Business Unit: Chief Operating Office Salary range: £41,600 - £57,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Remote - work from anywhere within the UK Contract Type: Permanent Live to inspire change. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team The BizApps Centre of Excellence (COE) is a key enabling function within the bank, promoting, accelerating, and governing the adoption and delivery of the Microsoft Business Applications platform. We are at the heart of our digital strategy, working with the latest technology offerings and with our COE services highly in demand, it makes this an incredibly exciting time to join the team. We are looking for an experienced Power Platform Admin to support our platform operations, provisioning, managing, and maintaining our Power Platform environments and services, facilitating the enablement of users and the deployment of solutions and service updates, and overseeing the day-to-day monitoring and management of our Power Platform services to ensure service effectiveness. Your work will be varied and high pace, but more importantly, interesting and fun! Sound good? Then read on and apply What you'll be doing Day-to-day management of our Power Platform environments across our pro-dev and citizen-developer communities, provisioning, configuring, and enabling services in line with approved design patterns and best practices to meet business and operational requirements. Managing user access processes, setup of security controls and application of licenses for the Power Platform to enable projects/squads to quickly mobilise and for the business to maintain operational effectiveness once live. Monitoring and troubleshooting the performance, security, capacity, availability, and reliability of the Power Platform, providing MI reports to support governance reviews and leadership updates. Working with our COE SMEs to build and enable foundational service components to support new service design patterns and evergreen capabilities to enable projects/squads to develop on these. Providing technical input to the Release Management process such that change is effectively managed and deployments appropriately prioritised and scheduled. Working with COE SMEs to assess evergreen change for the Power Platform, identifying and impact assessing changes to key service components in-use. This includes the Microsoft Wave Releases and product specific updates. Keeping up to date with the latest features, updates, and enhancements of the Power Platform components and services We need you to have Relevant experience in configuring, managing, and deploying solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform, including Dynamics 365 (Customer Service, Sales and Customer Insights), Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents and Power B. A solid understanding of the Microsoft Power Platform architecture, components, and services, specifically Power Platform environments, Dataverse, Admin Centre and Azure Active Directory. A working knowledge of Azure DevOps, with experience in provisioning and deploying pipelines and projects for the Power Platform. A proficiency in using PowerShell, REST APIs, and developer tools to automate administrative tasks. Knowledge of the licensing and governance models for the Microsoft Power Platform and how to optimize the usage and cost of the platform. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, demonstrate the value proposition of the Microsoft Power Platform and provide guidance and support for adoption and change management. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Knowledge and experience in using the COE Starter Kit, Knowledge and experience of Azure Power Platform integrations and services such as Azure Application Insights, Azure Service Bus, Functions, Logic Apps and Synapse link. It would also be beneficial to have experience in Microsoft Digital Contact Center Platform and Open AI. Microsoft certification: PL-900 (Power Platform Fundamentals), AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment Advertised: 16 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 30 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time
May 18, 2024
Full time
Business Unit: Chief Operating Office Salary range: £41,600 - £57,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Remote - work from anywhere within the UK Contract Type: Permanent Live to inspire change. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team The BizApps Centre of Excellence (COE) is a key enabling function within the bank, promoting, accelerating, and governing the adoption and delivery of the Microsoft Business Applications platform. We are at the heart of our digital strategy, working with the latest technology offerings and with our COE services highly in demand, it makes this an incredibly exciting time to join the team. We are looking for an experienced Power Platform Admin to support our platform operations, provisioning, managing, and maintaining our Power Platform environments and services, facilitating the enablement of users and the deployment of solutions and service updates, and overseeing the day-to-day monitoring and management of our Power Platform services to ensure service effectiveness. Your work will be varied and high pace, but more importantly, interesting and fun! Sound good? Then read on and apply What you'll be doing Day-to-day management of our Power Platform environments across our pro-dev and citizen-developer communities, provisioning, configuring, and enabling services in line with approved design patterns and best practices to meet business and operational requirements. Managing user access processes, setup of security controls and application of licenses for the Power Platform to enable projects/squads to quickly mobilise and for the business to maintain operational effectiveness once live. Monitoring and troubleshooting the performance, security, capacity, availability, and reliability of the Power Platform, providing MI reports to support governance reviews and leadership updates. Working with our COE SMEs to build and enable foundational service components to support new service design patterns and evergreen capabilities to enable projects/squads to develop on these. Providing technical input to the Release Management process such that change is effectively managed and deployments appropriately prioritised and scheduled. Working with COE SMEs to assess evergreen change for the Power Platform, identifying and impact assessing changes to key service components in-use. This includes the Microsoft Wave Releases and product specific updates. Keeping up to date with the latest features, updates, and enhancements of the Power Platform components and services We need you to have Relevant experience in configuring, managing, and deploying solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform, including Dynamics 365 (Customer Service, Sales and Customer Insights), Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents and Power B. A solid understanding of the Microsoft Power Platform architecture, components, and services, specifically Power Platform environments, Dataverse, Admin Centre and Azure Active Directory. A working knowledge of Azure DevOps, with experience in provisioning and deploying pipelines and projects for the Power Platform. A proficiency in using PowerShell, REST APIs, and developer tools to automate administrative tasks. Knowledge of the licensing and governance models for the Microsoft Power Platform and how to optimize the usage and cost of the platform. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, demonstrate the value proposition of the Microsoft Power Platform and provide guidance and support for adoption and change management. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Knowledge and experience in using the COE Starter Kit, Knowledge and experience of Azure Power Platform integrations and services such as Azure Application Insights, Azure Service Bus, Functions, Logic Apps and Synapse link. It would also be beneficial to have experience in Microsoft Digital Contact Center Platform and Open AI. Microsoft certification: PL-900 (Power Platform Fundamentals), AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment Advertised: 16 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 30 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Business Unit: Chief Operating Office Salary range: £68,000 - £92,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Remote - work from anywhere within the UK Contract Type: Permanent Live to inspire change. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team The BizApps Centre of Excellence (COE) is a key enabling function within the bank, promoting, accelerating, and governing the adoption and delivery of the Microsoft Business Applications platform. We are at the heart of our digital strategy, working with the latest technology offerings and with our COE services highly in demand, it makes this an incredibly exciting time to join the team. We are looking for an experienced Power Platform Technical Lead to spearhead our COE service capabilities, guiding on platform enablement and adoption strategy, shaping our platform roadmap, and evaluating and implementing new service component capabilities to create the foundational services upon which projects/squads can develop their solutions. You will work closely with our Microsoft fast-track advisors, 3rd party partners and our platform service teams to safeguard service effectiveness and coordinate evergreen strategy and the introduction of new Power Platform service components and capabilities in line with our wider Microsoft ecosystem controls. Your work will be varied and high pace, but more importantly, interesting and fun! Sound good? Then read on and apply What you'll be doing As custodian of our Power Platform component register and technical service capabilities, you will be responsible for safeguarding platform adoption, maintaining our governance controls and enforcing standards and best practice across our pro-dev and citizen-dev communities. Working collaboratively with COE leadership to develop and implement a platform enablement and adoption strategy for the Power Platform, incorporating evergreen requirements as well as COE approved design patterns. Working with our COE SMEs to build foundational service components to support new service design patterns and evergreen capabilities to enable projects/squads to develop on these. Working collaboratively with SMEs from Microsoft, our 3rd party partners and from within the business to assess evergreen change for the Power Platform, identifying and impact assessing changes to key service components in-use and where applicable, forming an implementation plan to test these ahead of general release. This includes the Microsoft Wave Releases and product specific updates. Providing technical oversight of our platform operations, including capacity management, service management, environment management, user and licensing management and security controls. Acting as a gatekeeper and safety-net for our Power Platform service, supporting COE leadership by proactively identifying risks and issues and intervening to prevent problems before they happen. Working with the COE team to document standards and best practices for adoption and implementation of Power Platform components and services, ensuring all documentation is accurate, consistent and up-to-date and in line with latest features and best-practice guidance from Microsoft. Leading and mentoring COE colleagues to support their development and to advance collective skills and capabilities within the COE. We need you to have Extensive experience (5+ years) in designing, developing, and deploying solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform, including Dynamics 365 (Customer Service, Sales and Customer Insights), Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents and Power BI, preferably in a Technical Lead or Solution Architect role. Extensive knowledge and experience in applying best practices and standards for developing and maintaining secure, scalable, and performant solutions on the Microsoft Power Platform, with a deep understanding of its capabilities and limitations and how to leverage them to meet business requirements. Knowledge and experience in designing, implementing and managing complex Power Platform environment strategies to support coexistence and effective route-to-live, preferably using automated pipeline deployment via Azure DevOps. Knowledge and experience implementing the many integration options and methods for connecting the Microsoft Power Platform with other Microsoft and 3rd party services and data sources, including Microsoft 365 and Azure services. Knowledge of the licensing and governance models for the Microsoft Power Platform and how to optimize the usage and cost of the platform. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, demonstrate the value proposition of the Microsoft Power Platform and provide guidance and support for adoption and change management. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Experience performing in a Centre Of Excellence role, ideally in a Microsoft Power Platform capacity. Knowledge and experience of Azure Power Platform integrations and services such as Azure Application Insights, Azure Service Bus, Functions, Logic Apps and Synapse link. It would also be beneficial to have experience in Microsoft Digital Contact Center Platform and Open AI. Microsoft certification: PL-600 (Power Platform Solution Architect), AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 16 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 30 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time
May 18, 2024
Full time
Business Unit: Chief Operating Office Salary range: £68,000 - £92,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Remote - work from anywhere within the UK Contract Type: Permanent Live to inspire change. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team The BizApps Centre of Excellence (COE) is a key enabling function within the bank, promoting, accelerating, and governing the adoption and delivery of the Microsoft Business Applications platform. We are at the heart of our digital strategy, working with the latest technology offerings and with our COE services highly in demand, it makes this an incredibly exciting time to join the team. We are looking for an experienced Power Platform Technical Lead to spearhead our COE service capabilities, guiding on platform enablement and adoption strategy, shaping our platform roadmap, and evaluating and implementing new service component capabilities to create the foundational services upon which projects/squads can develop their solutions. You will work closely with our Microsoft fast-track advisors, 3rd party partners and our platform service teams to safeguard service effectiveness and coordinate evergreen strategy and the introduction of new Power Platform service components and capabilities in line with our wider Microsoft ecosystem controls. Your work will be varied and high pace, but more importantly, interesting and fun! Sound good? Then read on and apply What you'll be doing As custodian of our Power Platform component register and technical service capabilities, you will be responsible for safeguarding platform adoption, maintaining our governance controls and enforcing standards and best practice across our pro-dev and citizen-dev communities. Working collaboratively with COE leadership to develop and implement a platform enablement and adoption strategy for the Power Platform, incorporating evergreen requirements as well as COE approved design patterns. Working with our COE SMEs to build foundational service components to support new service design patterns and evergreen capabilities to enable projects/squads to develop on these. Working collaboratively with SMEs from Microsoft, our 3rd party partners and from within the business to assess evergreen change for the Power Platform, identifying and impact assessing changes to key service components in-use and where applicable, forming an implementation plan to test these ahead of general release. This includes the Microsoft Wave Releases and product specific updates. Providing technical oversight of our platform operations, including capacity management, service management, environment management, user and licensing management and security controls. Acting as a gatekeeper and safety-net for our Power Platform service, supporting COE leadership by proactively identifying risks and issues and intervening to prevent problems before they happen. Working with the COE team to document standards and best practices for adoption and implementation of Power Platform components and services, ensuring all documentation is accurate, consistent and up-to-date and in line with latest features and best-practice guidance from Microsoft. Leading and mentoring COE colleagues to support their development and to advance collective skills and capabilities within the COE. We need you to have Extensive experience (5+ years) in designing, developing, and deploying solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform, including Dynamics 365 (Customer Service, Sales and Customer Insights), Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents and Power BI, preferably in a Technical Lead or Solution Architect role. Extensive knowledge and experience in applying best practices and standards for developing and maintaining secure, scalable, and performant solutions on the Microsoft Power Platform, with a deep understanding of its capabilities and limitations and how to leverage them to meet business requirements. Knowledge and experience in designing, implementing and managing complex Power Platform environment strategies to support coexistence and effective route-to-live, preferably using automated pipeline deployment via Azure DevOps. Knowledge and experience implementing the many integration options and methods for connecting the Microsoft Power Platform with other Microsoft and 3rd party services and data sources, including Microsoft 365 and Azure services. Knowledge of the licensing and governance models for the Microsoft Power Platform and how to optimize the usage and cost of the platform. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, demonstrate the value proposition of the Microsoft Power Platform and provide guidance and support for adoption and change management. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Experience performing in a Centre Of Excellence role, ideally in a Microsoft Power Platform capacity. Knowledge and experience of Azure Power Platform integrations and services such as Azure Application Insights, Azure Service Bus, Functions, Logic Apps and Synapse link. It would also be beneficial to have experience in Microsoft Digital Contact Center Platform and Open AI. Microsoft certification: PL-600 (Power Platform Solution Architect), AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 16 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 30 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Business Unit: Chief Operating Office Salary range: £68,000 - £90,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Remote - work from anywhere within the UK Contract Type: Permanent Live to inspire change. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team The BizApps Centre of Excellence (COE) is a key enabling function within the bank, promoting, accelerating, and governing the adoption and delivery of the Microsoft Business Applications platform. We are at the heart of our digital strategy, working with the latest technology offerings and with our COE services highly in demand, it makes this an incredibly exciting time to join the team. We are looking for an experienced Power Platform Senior Solution Designer to lead our COE design advisory and assurance services, guiding colleagues and project teams/squads on Power Platform best practice, design/development standards and alignment to strategic architecture. You will evaluate and approve design proposals, facilitate COE assurance review forums, and represent the COE in formal design boards. You will work closely with our Microsoft fast-track advisors, 3rd party partners, enterprise architecture and solution design community to determine and shape best practices and design standards. Your work will be varied and high pace, but more importantly, interesting and fun! Sound good? Then read on and apply What you'll be doing Working directly with our Enterprise Architecture leads to inform strategic architecture for the Power Platform and translate this into design patterns for solution designers across our tribes/projects. Working collaboratively with SMEs from Microsoft, our 3rd party partners and from within the business to shape solution ideas and determine approved patterns for the adoption and implementation of Power Platform solutions and services. Reviewing and impact assessing all Power Platform design submissions to ratify compliance with reference architecture and COE approved design patterns, with decision making authority on approval to proceed to build. Working with colleagues and projects/squads to provide SME advice during project initiation and ideation, guiding them on best practice, standards and what to consider as part of the design assurance process. Represent COE in technical governance forums, providing advice, feedback and decisions in relation to adoption and implementation of Power Platform components and services. Acting as a gatekeeper and safety-net for our Power Platform service, supporting COE leadership by proactively identifying risks and issues and intervening to prevent problems before they happen. Working with the COE team to document standards and best practices for adoption and implementation of Power Platform components and services, ensuring all documentation is accurate, consistent and up-to-date and in line with latest features and best-practice guidance from Microsoft. Leading and mentoring COE colleagues to support their development and to advance collective skills and capabilities within the COE. We need you to have Extensive experience (5+ years) in designing, developing, and deploying solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform, including Dynamics 365 (Customer Service, Sales and Customer Insights), Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents and Power BI, preferably in a Solution Architect or Solution Designer role. Knowledge and experience in applying best practices and standards for developing and maintaining secure, scalable, and performant solutions on the Microsoft Power Platform. Extensive knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the Microsoft Power Platform and how to leverage them to meet business requirements. Knowledge and experience implementing the many integration options and methods for connecting the Microsoft Power Platform with other Microsoft and 3rd party services and data sources, including Microsoft 365 and Azure services. Knowledge of the licensing and governance models for the Microsoft Power Platform and how to optimize the usage and cost of the platform. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, demonstrate the value proposition of the Microsoft Power Platform and provide guidance and support for adoption and change management. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Experience performing in a Centre Of Excellence role, ideally in a Microsoft Power Platform capacity. Knowledge and experience of Azure Power Platform integrations and services such as Azure Application Insights, Azure Service Bus, Functions, Logic Apps and Synapse link. It would also be beneficial to have experience in Microsoft Digital Contact Center Platform and Open AI. Microsoft certification: PL-600 (Power Platform Solution Architect), AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 16 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 30 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time
May 18, 2024
Full time
Business Unit: Chief Operating Office Salary range: £68,000 - £90,000 per annum DOE + red-hot benefits Location: Remote - work from anywhere within the UK Contract Type: Permanent Live to inspire change. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team The BizApps Centre of Excellence (COE) is a key enabling function within the bank, promoting, accelerating, and governing the adoption and delivery of the Microsoft Business Applications platform. We are at the heart of our digital strategy, working with the latest technology offerings and with our COE services highly in demand, it makes this an incredibly exciting time to join the team. We are looking for an experienced Power Platform Senior Solution Designer to lead our COE design advisory and assurance services, guiding colleagues and project teams/squads on Power Platform best practice, design/development standards and alignment to strategic architecture. You will evaluate and approve design proposals, facilitate COE assurance review forums, and represent the COE in formal design boards. You will work closely with our Microsoft fast-track advisors, 3rd party partners, enterprise architecture and solution design community to determine and shape best practices and design standards. Your work will be varied and high pace, but more importantly, interesting and fun! Sound good? Then read on and apply What you'll be doing Working directly with our Enterprise Architecture leads to inform strategic architecture for the Power Platform and translate this into design patterns for solution designers across our tribes/projects. Working collaboratively with SMEs from Microsoft, our 3rd party partners and from within the business to shape solution ideas and determine approved patterns for the adoption and implementation of Power Platform solutions and services. Reviewing and impact assessing all Power Platform design submissions to ratify compliance with reference architecture and COE approved design patterns, with decision making authority on approval to proceed to build. Working with colleagues and projects/squads to provide SME advice during project initiation and ideation, guiding them on best practice, standards and what to consider as part of the design assurance process. Represent COE in technical governance forums, providing advice, feedback and decisions in relation to adoption and implementation of Power Platform components and services. Acting as a gatekeeper and safety-net for our Power Platform service, supporting COE leadership by proactively identifying risks and issues and intervening to prevent problems before they happen. Working with the COE team to document standards and best practices for adoption and implementation of Power Platform components and services, ensuring all documentation is accurate, consistent and up-to-date and in line with latest features and best-practice guidance from Microsoft. Leading and mentoring COE colleagues to support their development and to advance collective skills and capabilities within the COE. We need you to have Extensive experience (5+ years) in designing, developing, and deploying solutions using the Microsoft Power Platform, including Dynamics 365 (Customer Service, Sales and Customer Insights), Power Apps, Power Automate, Power Virtual Agents and Power BI, preferably in a Solution Architect or Solution Designer role. Knowledge and experience in applying best practices and standards for developing and maintaining secure, scalable, and performant solutions on the Microsoft Power Platform. Extensive knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the Microsoft Power Platform and how to leverage them to meet business requirements. Knowledge and experience implementing the many integration options and methods for connecting the Microsoft Power Platform with other Microsoft and 3rd party services and data sources, including Microsoft 365 and Azure services. Knowledge of the licensing and governance models for the Microsoft Power Platform and how to optimize the usage and cost of the platform. Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, demonstrate the value proposition of the Microsoft Power Platform and provide guidance and support for adoption and change management. It's a bonus if you have but not essential Experience performing in a Centre Of Excellence role, ideally in a Microsoft Power Platform capacity. Knowledge and experience of Azure Power Platform integrations and services such as Azure Application Insights, Azure Service Bus, Functions, Logic Apps and Synapse link. It would also be beneficial to have experience in Microsoft Digital Contact Center Platform and Open AI. Microsoft certification: PL-600 (Power Platform Solution Architect), AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 16 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 30 May 2024 GMT Daylight Time
UM is a media agency designed to Futureproof our clients' businesses for the now and the next. We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximize growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections - all rooted in culture. We believe in purposeful growth, and our Better World Media philosophy puts diversity, equity and sustainability at the heart of our business operations. We are committed to investing in diverse and responsible media partners, in order to drive more meaningful and authentic messaging for our clients. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people innovating on a roster of global clients. Here in the UK we are proud to work with some of the world's most exciting brands, including Accenture, American Express, Just Eat Takeaway, Johnson & Johnson, Mattel, MoneySuperMarket and Spotify. London is also the home of our UM EMEA Headquarters, providing the full spectrum of integrated media and marketing services to global clients across the region. Our in-house tools and technology capabilities, driven by a truly multi-national, talented and passionate team of people, makes us perfectly placed to create tailored, regional solutions for a diverse range of clients. As a regional hub, we act as a catalyst to integrate and connect - fuelling central strategies with both local insights and regional expertise. We have specialists across brand strategy, research & insight, data-driven analytics, 360 digital media planning and content creation, and we bring all of these disciplines together to provide frameworks that optimise our clients' advertising investment in each market. ABOUT THE ROLE This role is an exciting opportunity for you to join the team as an Account Director, delivering campaigns across UM's client - Ithra. You will play a significant role in the team, driving forward innovative thinking, as well as media planning excellence across digital and offline channels. KEY CAPABILITIES As the Account Director, you will be tasked with playing a vital role in the client-facing account management team. This role focuses on the full campaign lifecycle, from taking in new briefs, to creating exciting media plans across all online and offline channels, through to overseeing activation and post-campaign analyses. You will work with the Account Managers and Account Executive (across all disciplines) to deliver innovative and effective media plans, whilst having autonomy to develop cross channel planning skills within the team. You will have excellent people skills, be confident in planning online and offline campaigns, and have a good understanding of reporting and measurement requirements. You will need to build excellent relationships with clients, media owners, internal activation team specialists, and those working within your own team. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Client & Account Management Gain the respect and trust of client by demonstrating knowledge, commitment, and enthusiasm for the business. Work with internal specialist units to deliver the best response/service to clients. Create and maintain relationship with external agencies and key media partners. Help ensure the smooth management of account finances and administrative tasks. Escalate issues quickly to the Managing Partner Planning Champion excellence in all aspects of of media planning & buying in online and offline channels . Demonstrate understanding of online and offline channels. Fully understand the brief and help challenge the clients. Work seamlessly with Strategy and Specialist teams to ensure brilliant thinking is turned into brilliant implementation. Understand and utilise Mediabrands' planning tools. Implementation of campaigns - e.g.: Request/check/deliver accurate timelines and ensuring on-time delivery Deliver live campaign updates Campaign updates, asset production requests, checking asset supply, reporting etc Collaborate closely with media partners to align performance against client expectation and new opportunities. Support the team in administrative and finance tasks ( Prisma, all billing based tasks including reconciliation at the end of the campaign) Compiling trafficking sheets Any additional pixel creation briefing to AdOps Coordination 3rd party agency comms, creative agency, analytics agency etc ABOUT YOU You are professional in front of clients. You have experience working on a range of brands, and across a wide range of media channels, ideally someone with digital first experience who has been responsible for the implantation and management of campaigns. You are a dedicated and motivated individual, who helps create and maintain a powerful team dynamic. You have a collaborative spirit and enjoys developing good working relationships internally and externally. You have good communications skills. You are a self-motivated and driven person who has an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to succeed and achieve. Strong admin skills and great attention to detail. Employee Transparency At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at email protected if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. The Perks We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year Free breakfast and free lunch Early finish Fridays Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme Interest free season ticket loan Paid time off for Volunteering Group Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% Generous Parental Leave & Pay Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more! Analytics and Customization These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. 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May 18, 2024
Full time
UM is a media agency designed to Futureproof our clients' businesses for the now and the next. We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximize growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections - all rooted in culture. We believe in purposeful growth, and our Better World Media philosophy puts diversity, equity and sustainability at the heart of our business operations. We are committed to investing in diverse and responsible media partners, in order to drive more meaningful and authentic messaging for our clients. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people innovating on a roster of global clients. Here in the UK we are proud to work with some of the world's most exciting brands, including Accenture, American Express, Just Eat Takeaway, Johnson & Johnson, Mattel, MoneySuperMarket and Spotify. London is also the home of our UM EMEA Headquarters, providing the full spectrum of integrated media and marketing services to global clients across the region. Our in-house tools and technology capabilities, driven by a truly multi-national, talented and passionate team of people, makes us perfectly placed to create tailored, regional solutions for a diverse range of clients. As a regional hub, we act as a catalyst to integrate and connect - fuelling central strategies with both local insights and regional expertise. We have specialists across brand strategy, research & insight, data-driven analytics, 360 digital media planning and content creation, and we bring all of these disciplines together to provide frameworks that optimise our clients' advertising investment in each market. ABOUT THE ROLE This role is an exciting opportunity for you to join the team as an Account Director, delivering campaigns across UM's client - Ithra. You will play a significant role in the team, driving forward innovative thinking, as well as media planning excellence across digital and offline channels. KEY CAPABILITIES As the Account Director, you will be tasked with playing a vital role in the client-facing account management team. This role focuses on the full campaign lifecycle, from taking in new briefs, to creating exciting media plans across all online and offline channels, through to overseeing activation and post-campaign analyses. You will work with the Account Managers and Account Executive (across all disciplines) to deliver innovative and effective media plans, whilst having autonomy to develop cross channel planning skills within the team. You will have excellent people skills, be confident in planning online and offline campaigns, and have a good understanding of reporting and measurement requirements. You will need to build excellent relationships with clients, media owners, internal activation team specialists, and those working within your own team. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Client & Account Management Gain the respect and trust of client by demonstrating knowledge, commitment, and enthusiasm for the business. Work with internal specialist units to deliver the best response/service to clients. Create and maintain relationship with external agencies and key media partners. Help ensure the smooth management of account finances and administrative tasks. Escalate issues quickly to the Managing Partner Planning Champion excellence in all aspects of of media planning & buying in online and offline channels . Demonstrate understanding of online and offline channels. Fully understand the brief and help challenge the clients. Work seamlessly with Strategy and Specialist teams to ensure brilliant thinking is turned into brilliant implementation. Understand and utilise Mediabrands' planning tools. Implementation of campaigns - e.g.: Request/check/deliver accurate timelines and ensuring on-time delivery Deliver live campaign updates Campaign updates, asset production requests, checking asset supply, reporting etc Collaborate closely with media partners to align performance against client expectation and new opportunities. Support the team in administrative and finance tasks ( Prisma, all billing based tasks including reconciliation at the end of the campaign) Compiling trafficking sheets Any additional pixel creation briefing to AdOps Coordination 3rd party agency comms, creative agency, analytics agency etc ABOUT YOU You are professional in front of clients. You have experience working on a range of brands, and across a wide range of media channels, ideally someone with digital first experience who has been responsible for the implantation and management of campaigns. You are a dedicated and motivated individual, who helps create and maintain a powerful team dynamic. You have a collaborative spirit and enjoys developing good working relationships internally and externally. You have good communications skills. You are a self-motivated and driven person who has an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to succeed and achieve. Strong admin skills and great attention to detail. Employee Transparency At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at email protected if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. The Perks We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year Free breakfast and free lunch Early finish Fridays Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme Interest free season ticket loan Paid time off for Volunteering Group Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% Generous Parental Leave & Pay Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more! Analytics and Customization These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. 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86917 - Head of Content, Deputy Head of Digital Number of jobs available 1 Detail of reserve list 12 Months Region London City/Town London Building/Site 102 PETTY FRANCE (MOJ) LONDON, SW1H 9AJ Grade Grade 7 Grade 7 Post Type Permanent Working Pattern Full Time Role Type Communications / Marketing Head of Content, Deputy Head of Digital Building/Site: 102 Petty France (MoJ) London, SW1H 9AJ Grade: Grade 7 Post Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time. The role will be based at 102 petty France. We currently attend the office for a minimum of two days a week and you may be asked to attend for additional days when required. Role Type: Strategic Communications We are looking to appoint a Head of Content, Deputy Head of Digital to lead the production and creative strands of our busy and high-performing digital content and channels team. You will lead on quality assuring our digital creative content development, have experience in overseeing the delivery of design work, ensuring it is channel appropriate, has the end users in mind, and meet our strategic priorities. The Ministry of Justice deals with a vast range of issues that have a profound impact on people's lives, the digital team brings the justice system to life for everyone in society by commissioning, creating and publishing high volumes of creative, social-first content across our key priority areas - ranging from prison reform to modern justice and support for victims. It's an extremely fast-paced and ever-changing environment, and you will play a key role in ensuring we stay ahead of the curve in the way we produce and share our digital content. This is a new role splitting out the roles and responsibilities between our existing Deputy Head of Digital who will oversee 'Channels and Engagement' where this role will be responsible for 'Content'. We are looking for an expert creative to help us communicate the work of the criminal justice system to our audiences in engaging and innovative ways. You will have a strong understanding of brand development, you will keep across trends and the changing way social media platforms treat different types of content, and you will have an instinct for innovation and risk-taking that ensures our content is seen. You will work with the Head of Channels and Engagement (co-Deputy Head of Digital) to deliver high quality social first content that stays ahead of platform updates and embraces industry trends. You will be a key player in influencing senior colleagues on creative best practice so you will be a hands-on and strategic practitioner focused on the delivery of quality products fit for platform. You will drive our team's creative and production efforts to develop our digital approach, based on audience insight, learning from leading organisations and influencers in this space. To succeed you will combine your extensive digital production and creative experience, with strong influencing and persuasion skills. You will report into the Head of Digital Communications and lead talented Digital Content Managers and Social Media Videographers. You will work collaboratively with other leaders in the Strategic Communications team and wider communication directorate including Campaigns, Insight and Evaluation, Press, External Affairs and the Web Team as well as Ministers, Special Advisers and Private Office. Importantly you will work with your manager to: Ensure that the team is a happy, supportive and inclusive place to be - where difference is encouraged and celebrated Maintain a "no-blame culture" where it is recognised that occasional mistakes and missteps are worthwhile costs of ambition and innovation Facilitate a space that welcomes creative challenge and big ideas - whatever your grade Ensure that everyone is supported and empowered to do their very best work You can review our work here: YouTube: Twitter: Linkedin: Instagram: Threads: Facebook: Responsibilities Manage Senior Digital Content Managers (SIO), Digital Content Managers (IO) and Social Media Videographers, overseeing quality output across production and content that adheres to insights and supports efficiency and innovation. Lead on production best practice to produce high quality, social-first content for all commissions from the No10 press grid, x-gov, campaigns, Private Office and proactives. Provide creative direction across content and lead on brand development and design standards including our the MoJ social media brand book and creds deck. Ensure accessibility guidelines are enforced and that all content produced and published across MoJ channels adheres to industry best practice and GCS guidelines. Participate in production, filming, editing and photography where required by business needs. Maintain and advance as needed our creds decks and Brand Book. Management and procurement of creative and production related support including but not limited to; asset file management system, relevant software (Adobe, Dropbox, Google Drive etc) and filming and photography resources (equipment and storage). In collaboration with the Head of Digital Communications and Head of Channels and Engagement lead the implementation of the MoJ's digital strategy (for the MoJ group) Act as a lead for social media content creation and production across the MoJ group - providing expert advice and guidance to the communications directorate including upskilling and training. Where required attend cross government digital meetings and events; build strong partnerships and working relationships with other digital teams across Government and partner organisations. Play an active, engaged role in the Strategic Communications team's senior management group - supporting other functions within that team, contributing to cross-team decision making and pastoral care and helping drive standards and collaboration. Build capability across the team, sharing extensive knowledge of established and emerging online platform content trends and formats ensuring learnings are shared. Achieve the best return on investment by managing production and creative resources, maximising the use of existing assets and managing relationships with other agencies and private sector providers when required. Work with the Head of Channels and Engagement to identify risks to the MOJ's reputation and service continuity, work closely with press office colleagues to mitigate risks. Person Specification A proven track record in the creation and management of multimedia content for digital / social media and offline channels, including video, photography, graphics, illustrations, and animation, with a creative portfolio to evidence work delivered. Experience in Adobe suite workflow (InDesign, After Effects, Illustrator and Premiere Pro). Extensive experience in managing the delivery of high profile and effective social-first digital communications for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Threads. Experience in project management, able to effectively manage resources under pressure to deliver multiple competing projects on time. Strong negotiation and persuasion skills, with the confidence to provide best practice advice to senior officials and ministers. A passion for, and detailed knowledge of digital communications best practice. Closely monitor social media developments and platform updates tailoring our content accordingly to keep our communications relevant and help the MoJ stand out. The ability to make strategic decisions by having strong analytical skills, using data and content performance to improve communications approaches with a commitment to continual improvement via a 'test, learn and iterate' approach. Excellent written and oral communications skills reflecting the need to explain complex policy areas to non-specialist audiences in a clear and engaging way. The ability to tell relevant and authentic stories about the complex work involved in the criminal justice system. Experience leading teams to perform at their best, developing their skills and helping them to grow and innovate with proven ability to build and maintain a positive, motivating and inclusive work culture. Application Process We will be using success profiles to assess your communication and leadership abilities. When considering applying please look at how your experience relates to the role, and within your CV and 1000-word Personal Statement please provide detailed evidence of your experience. Interview / Selection Process If selected for interview, you will be asked to present your portfolio in answer a question sent to you in advance. Working Arrangements & Further Information The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity. . click apply for full job details
May 15, 2024
Full time
86917 - Head of Content, Deputy Head of Digital Number of jobs available 1 Detail of reserve list 12 Months Region London City/Town London Building/Site 102 PETTY FRANCE (MOJ) LONDON, SW1H 9AJ Grade Grade 7 Grade 7 Post Type Permanent Working Pattern Full Time Role Type Communications / Marketing Head of Content, Deputy Head of Digital Building/Site: 102 Petty France (MoJ) London, SW1H 9AJ Grade: Grade 7 Post Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time. The role will be based at 102 petty France. We currently attend the office for a minimum of two days a week and you may be asked to attend for additional days when required. Role Type: Strategic Communications We are looking to appoint a Head of Content, Deputy Head of Digital to lead the production and creative strands of our busy and high-performing digital content and channels team. You will lead on quality assuring our digital creative content development, have experience in overseeing the delivery of design work, ensuring it is channel appropriate, has the end users in mind, and meet our strategic priorities. The Ministry of Justice deals with a vast range of issues that have a profound impact on people's lives, the digital team brings the justice system to life for everyone in society by commissioning, creating and publishing high volumes of creative, social-first content across our key priority areas - ranging from prison reform to modern justice and support for victims. It's an extremely fast-paced and ever-changing environment, and you will play a key role in ensuring we stay ahead of the curve in the way we produce and share our digital content. This is a new role splitting out the roles and responsibilities between our existing Deputy Head of Digital who will oversee 'Channels and Engagement' where this role will be responsible for 'Content'. We are looking for an expert creative to help us communicate the work of the criminal justice system to our audiences in engaging and innovative ways. You will have a strong understanding of brand development, you will keep across trends and the changing way social media platforms treat different types of content, and you will have an instinct for innovation and risk-taking that ensures our content is seen. You will work with the Head of Channels and Engagement (co-Deputy Head of Digital) to deliver high quality social first content that stays ahead of platform updates and embraces industry trends. You will be a key player in influencing senior colleagues on creative best practice so you will be a hands-on and strategic practitioner focused on the delivery of quality products fit for platform. You will drive our team's creative and production efforts to develop our digital approach, based on audience insight, learning from leading organisations and influencers in this space. To succeed you will combine your extensive digital production and creative experience, with strong influencing and persuasion skills. You will report into the Head of Digital Communications and lead talented Digital Content Managers and Social Media Videographers. You will work collaboratively with other leaders in the Strategic Communications team and wider communication directorate including Campaigns, Insight and Evaluation, Press, External Affairs and the Web Team as well as Ministers, Special Advisers and Private Office. Importantly you will work with your manager to: Ensure that the team is a happy, supportive and inclusive place to be - where difference is encouraged and celebrated Maintain a "no-blame culture" where it is recognised that occasional mistakes and missteps are worthwhile costs of ambition and innovation Facilitate a space that welcomes creative challenge and big ideas - whatever your grade Ensure that everyone is supported and empowered to do their very best work You can review our work here: YouTube: Twitter: Linkedin: Instagram: Threads: Facebook: Responsibilities Manage Senior Digital Content Managers (SIO), Digital Content Managers (IO) and Social Media Videographers, overseeing quality output across production and content that adheres to insights and supports efficiency and innovation. Lead on production best practice to produce high quality, social-first content for all commissions from the No10 press grid, x-gov, campaigns, Private Office and proactives. Provide creative direction across content and lead on brand development and design standards including our the MoJ social media brand book and creds deck. Ensure accessibility guidelines are enforced and that all content produced and published across MoJ channels adheres to industry best practice and GCS guidelines. Participate in production, filming, editing and photography where required by business needs. Maintain and advance as needed our creds decks and Brand Book. Management and procurement of creative and production related support including but not limited to; asset file management system, relevant software (Adobe, Dropbox, Google Drive etc) and filming and photography resources (equipment and storage). In collaboration with the Head of Digital Communications and Head of Channels and Engagement lead the implementation of the MoJ's digital strategy (for the MoJ group) Act as a lead for social media content creation and production across the MoJ group - providing expert advice and guidance to the communications directorate including upskilling and training. Where required attend cross government digital meetings and events; build strong partnerships and working relationships with other digital teams across Government and partner organisations. Play an active, engaged role in the Strategic Communications team's senior management group - supporting other functions within that team, contributing to cross-team decision making and pastoral care and helping drive standards and collaboration. Build capability across the team, sharing extensive knowledge of established and emerging online platform content trends and formats ensuring learnings are shared. Achieve the best return on investment by managing production and creative resources, maximising the use of existing assets and managing relationships with other agencies and private sector providers when required. Work with the Head of Channels and Engagement to identify risks to the MOJ's reputation and service continuity, work closely with press office colleagues to mitigate risks. Person Specification A proven track record in the creation and management of multimedia content for digital / social media and offline channels, including video, photography, graphics, illustrations, and animation, with a creative portfolio to evidence work delivered. Experience in Adobe suite workflow (InDesign, After Effects, Illustrator and Premiere Pro). Extensive experience in managing the delivery of high profile and effective social-first digital communications for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube and Threads. Experience in project management, able to effectively manage resources under pressure to deliver multiple competing projects on time. Strong negotiation and persuasion skills, with the confidence to provide best practice advice to senior officials and ministers. A passion for, and detailed knowledge of digital communications best practice. Closely monitor social media developments and platform updates tailoring our content accordingly to keep our communications relevant and help the MoJ stand out. The ability to make strategic decisions by having strong analytical skills, using data and content performance to improve communications approaches with a commitment to continual improvement via a 'test, learn and iterate' approach. Excellent written and oral communications skills reflecting the need to explain complex policy areas to non-specialist audiences in a clear and engaging way. The ability to tell relevant and authentic stories about the complex work involved in the criminal justice system. Experience leading teams to perform at their best, developing their skills and helping them to grow and innovate with proven ability to build and maintain a positive, motivating and inclusive work culture. Application Process We will be using success profiles to assess your communication and leadership abilities. When considering applying please look at how your experience relates to the role, and within your CV and 1000-word Personal Statement please provide detailed evidence of your experience. Interview / Selection Process If selected for interview, you will be asked to present your portfolio in answer a question sent to you in advance. Working Arrangements & Further Information The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity. . click apply for full job details
Howdens Joinery have an exciting opportunity for an experienced CGI Content Manager to manage the CGI and photographic content and production for Howdens. Together with our agency partners, you will create inspirational CGI content and photography for use across the business including digital and marketing channels. This is a full-time and permanent position and can be based from our office in Raunds, Northamptonshire or Howden, East Yorkshire. You will be expected to be onsite 3 days a week with home working and travel to shoots across the UK. What will I be doing as a CGI Content Manager? Managing a small team of CGI content executives. You will drive collaborative relationships with stakeholders to consult, develop, and implement an on-brand CGI & photography content plan that delivers an engaging customer experience. Ensure all CGI and photography is best in class, accurate and aligns to brand guidelines, while ensuring it is delivered on time and within budget. Take responsibility for the production of CGI and photographic content cross channel, supporting the Senior Content Manager in ensuring the visual execution is on brand, inspirational, customer centric and accurate for a consistent customer experience. Collaborate on a CGI and photography strategy with the Senior Content Manager that underpins the marketing and digital strategies, plus wider business objectives, to ensure direction is clear for both planned and tactical content across the business. Produce detailed schedules, with clear milestones and sign off stages, to ensure that assets are delivered on time to a high standard. Awareness of all CGI and photography requirements across the business to create, maintain, communicate, and execute a content plan across all external and internal channels. Produce detailed schedules, with clear milestones and sign off stages, to ensure that assets are delivered on time to a high standard. What do I need to qualify for this role? Significant experience manging CGI and photography production from briefing, through to sign off, and delivery Proven experience working in fast-paced environment Budget management and control Highly creative and innovative problem solver The ability to influence and negotiate in the face of adversity Strong presentation skills to audiences at all levels Excellent design and creative skills Strong project management skills Motivated self-starter Audience-centric approach Strong visual communications skills Excellent presentation, negotiation and influencing skills What we can offer you: Competitive salary and annual company bonus Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days Staff discount Subsidised on-site restaurant Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional Reward and Recognition events About us: Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For . How to apply We're building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we're keen to hear from you.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Howdens Joinery have an exciting opportunity for an experienced CGI Content Manager to manage the CGI and photographic content and production for Howdens. Together with our agency partners, you will create inspirational CGI content and photography for use across the business including digital and marketing channels. This is a full-time and permanent position and can be based from our office in Raunds, Northamptonshire or Howden, East Yorkshire. You will be expected to be onsite 3 days a week with home working and travel to shoots across the UK. What will I be doing as a CGI Content Manager? Managing a small team of CGI content executives. You will drive collaborative relationships with stakeholders to consult, develop, and implement an on-brand CGI & photography content plan that delivers an engaging customer experience. Ensure all CGI and photography is best in class, accurate and aligns to brand guidelines, while ensuring it is delivered on time and within budget. Take responsibility for the production of CGI and photographic content cross channel, supporting the Senior Content Manager in ensuring the visual execution is on brand, inspirational, customer centric and accurate for a consistent customer experience. Collaborate on a CGI and photography strategy with the Senior Content Manager that underpins the marketing and digital strategies, plus wider business objectives, to ensure direction is clear for both planned and tactical content across the business. Produce detailed schedules, with clear milestones and sign off stages, to ensure that assets are delivered on time to a high standard. Awareness of all CGI and photography requirements across the business to create, maintain, communicate, and execute a content plan across all external and internal channels. Produce detailed schedules, with clear milestones and sign off stages, to ensure that assets are delivered on time to a high standard. What do I need to qualify for this role? Significant experience manging CGI and photography production from briefing, through to sign off, and delivery Proven experience working in fast-paced environment Budget management and control Highly creative and innovative problem solver The ability to influence and negotiate in the face of adversity Strong presentation skills to audiences at all levels Excellent design and creative skills Strong project management skills Motivated self-starter Audience-centric approach Strong visual communications skills Excellent presentation, negotiation and influencing skills What we can offer you: Competitive salary and annual company bonus Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days Staff discount Subsidised on-site restaurant Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional Reward and Recognition events About us: Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For . How to apply We're building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we're keen to hear from you.
Howdens Joinery are looking for an experienced Content Manager to manage editorial content and production for Howdens. Joining our busy Marketing department you will create inspirational editorial content for use across the business including digital and marketing channels. Driving collaborative relationships with stakeholders and external agencies to develop an editorial plan that delivers an engaging customer experience. This is a full-time and permanent position based from our office in Raunds, Northamptonshire. You will be expected to be onsite 3 days a week with home working. What will I be doing as a Content Manager? Managing a small team of Content Executives. Take responsibility for the production of editorial content cross channel. Supporting the Senior Content Manager in ensuring the tone, message and visual execution is on brand, inspirational, customer centric and accurate for a consistent customer experience. Collaborate on an editorial content strategy with the Senior Content Manager that underpins the marketing and digital strategies, plus wider business objectives, to ensure direction is clear for both planned and tactical content across the business. Have awareness of all editorial content requirements across the business to create, maintain, communicate, and execute an editorial content plan across all external and internal channels. Produce detailed schedules, with clear milestones and sign off stages, to ensure that assets are delivered on time to a high standard. Develop relationships and ways of working with multiple stakeholders across the business that results in efficient content briefing and production, and consistent use across internal and external channels. Establish workflow for requesting, creating, editing, publishing, and retiring content within the appropriate product asset management system, to ensure efficiency and clarity around live content therefore reducing errors. Provide insight on content techniques, or consumption, bringing new ideas and practices to the business. What do I need to qualify for this role? Significant experience manging editorial/content production, cross channel Proven experience in fast paced environment A Degree in creative writing / Journalism or Literature is advantageous. Budget management and control Highly creative and innovative problem solver The ability to influence and negotiate in the face of adversity Strong presentation skills to audiences at all levels Experience of interior design and product launches is preferred as is Data analysis exposure using tools like Google Analytics, Content Square etc Excellent design and creative skills Strong project management skills Detailed planning and organisational skills A keen eye for detail What we can offer you: Competitive salary and annual company bonus Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days Staff discount Subsidised on-site restaurant Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional Reward and Recognition events About us: Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For . How to apply We're building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we're keen to hear from you.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Howdens Joinery are looking for an experienced Content Manager to manage editorial content and production for Howdens. Joining our busy Marketing department you will create inspirational editorial content for use across the business including digital and marketing channels. Driving collaborative relationships with stakeholders and external agencies to develop an editorial plan that delivers an engaging customer experience. This is a full-time and permanent position based from our office in Raunds, Northamptonshire. You will be expected to be onsite 3 days a week with home working. What will I be doing as a Content Manager? Managing a small team of Content Executives. Take responsibility for the production of editorial content cross channel. Supporting the Senior Content Manager in ensuring the tone, message and visual execution is on brand, inspirational, customer centric and accurate for a consistent customer experience. Collaborate on an editorial content strategy with the Senior Content Manager that underpins the marketing and digital strategies, plus wider business objectives, to ensure direction is clear for both planned and tactical content across the business. Have awareness of all editorial content requirements across the business to create, maintain, communicate, and execute an editorial content plan across all external and internal channels. Produce detailed schedules, with clear milestones and sign off stages, to ensure that assets are delivered on time to a high standard. Develop relationships and ways of working with multiple stakeholders across the business that results in efficient content briefing and production, and consistent use across internal and external channels. Establish workflow for requesting, creating, editing, publishing, and retiring content within the appropriate product asset management system, to ensure efficiency and clarity around live content therefore reducing errors. Provide insight on content techniques, or consumption, bringing new ideas and practices to the business. What do I need to qualify for this role? Significant experience manging editorial/content production, cross channel Proven experience in fast paced environment A Degree in creative writing / Journalism or Literature is advantageous. Budget management and control Highly creative and innovative problem solver The ability to influence and negotiate in the face of adversity Strong presentation skills to audiences at all levels Experience of interior design and product launches is preferred as is Data analysis exposure using tools like Google Analytics, Content Square etc Excellent design and creative skills Strong project management skills Detailed planning and organisational skills A keen eye for detail What we can offer you: Competitive salary and annual company bonus Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days Staff discount Subsidised on-site restaurant Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional Reward and Recognition events About us: Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For . How to apply We're building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we're keen to hear from you.
Howdens Joinery have an exciting opportunity to join our Marketing team as a new Senior Marketing Manager where you will support a business-critical portfolio of procurement and production projects, primarily for print and merchandise. You will be tasked with supporting the development and delivery of leading procurement, strategic sourcing and category management solutions in marketing and beyond; operating as an internal business partner to key stakeholders across the business This is a full-time, permanent position based from our office in Raunds, Northamptonshire. You will be expected to be onsite at least 3 days a week with some home working. What you will be doing Directly manage the team to facilitate the production of marketing materials and printed products, ensuring accountability for meeting critical production schedules. Lead the sourcing, supplier selection, cost negotiation and production of Howdens literature, merchandise and other printed collateral including brochures, flyers, point of sale material, stationery etc. Manage the complete production cycle, from initial brief interpretation to warehouse delivery, collaborating with in-house teams and external suppliers Source and maintain relationships with key external suppliers partners, primarily for print and merchandise, to ensure cost savings and value generation in line with budgets. Ensure consistently high service levels with suppliers, driving continuous improvement initiatives while minimising associated risks. Work with finance on budgeting, forecasting and actual product cost analysis compared to proposed budget. Actively participate in proofing and prepress pass processes to maintain high-quality standards. What we need from you Demonstrable experience in print production management or a related field A proven record of achieving cost savings through negotiation/operational change Being able to demonstrate procurement experience, sourcing and selecting partners through a tender process Understanding of the wider print production process, including knowledge of printing materials, ink, and paper types. Experience with print production processes and technologies, including knowledge of different print production techniques and processes such as offset, digital, and large format printing. Fully immersed in market trends and print industry best practices Experience managing budgets Experience managing supplier relationships Have strong influencing and negotiation skills especially in the face of adversity Be passionate about creating marketing leading publications / print collateral Applicants that hold a bachelor's degree in graphic design, print technology, or related field is preferred as is anyone who can bring experienced in Indirect Procurement with a deep understanding of markets and supply chains. What we can offer you Competitive salary and company bonus Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) Car Allowance or Company Car Private Healthcare 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days. Staff Discount Subsidised lunch at our onsite restaurant Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional Reward and Recognition events About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 800 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. We are the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile FTSE 100 company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For .
May 14, 2024
Full time
Howdens Joinery have an exciting opportunity to join our Marketing team as a new Senior Marketing Manager where you will support a business-critical portfolio of procurement and production projects, primarily for print and merchandise. You will be tasked with supporting the development and delivery of leading procurement, strategic sourcing and category management solutions in marketing and beyond; operating as an internal business partner to key stakeholders across the business This is a full-time, permanent position based from our office in Raunds, Northamptonshire. You will be expected to be onsite at least 3 days a week with some home working. What you will be doing Directly manage the team to facilitate the production of marketing materials and printed products, ensuring accountability for meeting critical production schedules. Lead the sourcing, supplier selection, cost negotiation and production of Howdens literature, merchandise and other printed collateral including brochures, flyers, point of sale material, stationery etc. Manage the complete production cycle, from initial brief interpretation to warehouse delivery, collaborating with in-house teams and external suppliers Source and maintain relationships with key external suppliers partners, primarily for print and merchandise, to ensure cost savings and value generation in line with budgets. Ensure consistently high service levels with suppliers, driving continuous improvement initiatives while minimising associated risks. Work with finance on budgeting, forecasting and actual product cost analysis compared to proposed budget. Actively participate in proofing and prepress pass processes to maintain high-quality standards. What we need from you Demonstrable experience in print production management or a related field A proven record of achieving cost savings through negotiation/operational change Being able to demonstrate procurement experience, sourcing and selecting partners through a tender process Understanding of the wider print production process, including knowledge of printing materials, ink, and paper types. Experience with print production processes and technologies, including knowledge of different print production techniques and processes such as offset, digital, and large format printing. Fully immersed in market trends and print industry best practices Experience managing budgets Experience managing supplier relationships Have strong influencing and negotiation skills especially in the face of adversity Be passionate about creating marketing leading publications / print collateral Applicants that hold a bachelor's degree in graphic design, print technology, or related field is preferred as is anyone who can bring experienced in Indirect Procurement with a deep understanding of markets and supply chains. What we can offer you Competitive salary and company bonus Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) Car Allowance or Company Car Private Healthcare 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days. Staff Discount Subsidised lunch at our onsite restaurant Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional Reward and Recognition events About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 800 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values. We are the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile FTSE 100 company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For .
Howdens Joinery have an exciting opportunity for an experienced CGI Content Manager to manage the CGI and photographic content and production for Howdens. Together with our agency partners, you will create inspirational CGI content and photography for use across the business including digital and marketing channels. This is a full-time and permanent position and can be based from our office in Raunds, Northamptonshire or Howden, East Yorkshire. You will be expected to be onsite 3 days a week with home working and travel to shoots across the UK. What will I be doing as a CGI Content Manager? Managing a small team of CGI content executives. You will drive collaborative relationships with stakeholders to consult, develop, and implement an on-brand CGI & photography content plan that delivers an engaging customer experience. Ensure all CGI and photography is best in class, accurate and aligns to brand guidelines, while ensuring it is delivered on time and within budget. Take responsibility for the production of CGI and photographic content cross channel, supporting the Senior Content Manager in ensuring the visual execution is on brand, inspirational, customer centric and accurate for a consistent customer experience. Collaborate on a CGI and photography strategy with the Senior Content Manager that underpins the marketing and digital strategies, plus wider business objectives, to ensure direction is clear for both planned and tactical content across the business. Produce detailed schedules, with clear milestones and sign off stages, to ensure that assets are delivered on time to a high standard. Awareness of all CGI and photography requirements across the business to create, maintain, communicate, and execute a content plan across all external and internal channels. Produce detailed schedules, with clear milestones and sign off stages, to ensure that assets are delivered on time to a high standard. What do I need to qualify for this role? Significant experience manging CGI and photography production from briefing, through to sign off, and delivery Proven experience working in fast-paced environment Budget management and control Highly creative and innovative problem solver The ability to influence and negotiate in the face of adversity Strong presentation skills to audiences at all levels Excellent design and creative skills Strong project management skills Motivated self-starter Audience-centric approach Strong visual communications skills Excellent presentation, negotiation and influencing skills What we can offer you: Competitive salary and annual company bonus Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days Staff discount Subsidised on-site restaurant Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional Reward and Recognition events About us: Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For . How to apply We're building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we're keen to hear from you.
May 14, 2024
Full time
Howdens Joinery have an exciting opportunity for an experienced CGI Content Manager to manage the CGI and photographic content and production for Howdens. Together with our agency partners, you will create inspirational CGI content and photography for use across the business including digital and marketing channels. This is a full-time and permanent position and can be based from our office in Raunds, Northamptonshire or Howden, East Yorkshire. You will be expected to be onsite 3 days a week with home working and travel to shoots across the UK. What will I be doing as a CGI Content Manager? Managing a small team of CGI content executives. You will drive collaborative relationships with stakeholders to consult, develop, and implement an on-brand CGI & photography content plan that delivers an engaging customer experience. Ensure all CGI and photography is best in class, accurate and aligns to brand guidelines, while ensuring it is delivered on time and within budget. Take responsibility for the production of CGI and photographic content cross channel, supporting the Senior Content Manager in ensuring the visual execution is on brand, inspirational, customer centric and accurate for a consistent customer experience. Collaborate on a CGI and photography strategy with the Senior Content Manager that underpins the marketing and digital strategies, plus wider business objectives, to ensure direction is clear for both planned and tactical content across the business. Produce detailed schedules, with clear milestones and sign off stages, to ensure that assets are delivered on time to a high standard. Awareness of all CGI and photography requirements across the business to create, maintain, communicate, and execute a content plan across all external and internal channels. Produce detailed schedules, with clear milestones and sign off stages, to ensure that assets are delivered on time to a high standard. What do I need to qualify for this role? Significant experience manging CGI and photography production from briefing, through to sign off, and delivery Proven experience working in fast-paced environment Budget management and control Highly creative and innovative problem solver The ability to influence and negotiate in the face of adversity Strong presentation skills to audiences at all levels Excellent design and creative skills Strong project management skills Motivated self-starter Audience-centric approach Strong visual communications skills Excellent presentation, negotiation and influencing skills What we can offer you: Competitive salary and annual company bonus Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%) 25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days Staff discount Subsidised on-site restaurant Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional Reward and Recognition events About us: Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For . How to apply We're building a future where world-class service, innovation, and sustainability are embedded within our DNA. If Howdens sounds like the kind of place where you can build and develop your career, then we're keen to hear from you.
Role Description Experienced User Researcher looking to join a fast-growing team at a leading Digital Agency - Read on! Tell me more Softwire are a leading Digital Agency with strong design and engineering credentials. They tackle challenges including streaming Glastonbury's headliners, helping the fuel-poor improve their homes, to using Machine-Learning to help Moorfields Eye Hospital better diagnose eye disease. They're a team of over 150 who work to help their clients achieve their ambitions. So what's the job? They're a fast-growing team, within a more established agency, focusing on innovation, proof-of-concept and early stage engagements. They work very closely with their clients in intense, user focused, prototype driven sprints, that grow into long term relationships. They're looking for someone to grow with them with a strong opportunity to shape your future role in the team. These are the essential requirements: Experience & Qualifications Applying user research, in both the public and private sectors A track record you can share with us, demonstrating project success Degree or higher in a relevant subject (HCI, psychology etc), or equivalent experience Experience working within Agile/SCRUM processes Experience of working in or alongside design sprints Logistics & Planning Capabilities Able to plan and lead your own activities Develop and execute research plans to business priorities and project content Lead clients and teams in workshops, focus groups and other research activities Work with key stakeholders to identify and prioritise project goals Manage the logistics of user recruitment, scheduling and interactions Business Insight Experience of using data to inform business and design decisions Be a strong advocate of the user within a business setting Help clients through the process of aligning behind priorities Understand the product/business lifecycle and where/how research can deliver value Research Skills In-depth knowledge of UCD and research techniques Able to recognise project constraints and determine appropriate methods Expertise with a range of tools to deliver in-person and remote research sessions An ability to make sense of and translate research findings into high-impact outputs Dedication to developing in-house research capabilities Team/process Familiar with the agile process Understanding of wider development process, and where user research fits Ability to work collaboratively and mentor colleagues from other disciplines Ability to move with the team, iterating research during the project lifetime Presentation / Communication Skills Communicate the value of user engagement in new business activities: proposal writing; project scoping and presentations Present articulately, and explain user needs to clients Empathy to engage and develop strong working relationships with a range of individuals Confidence to both stick to your principles and flexible to take onboard those of others Understand communications needs around insights, to make a compelling case Do I fit the bill? ️ You are a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about improving the experiences of users by understanding their needs. Using a range of research techniques and best practices you'll help to craft the best outcome for users and our clients. Your experience will bring together quantitative and qualitative research data to draw business focused conclusions and you'll engage the team and clients to communicate the results and devise testing plans. With a flexible approach you'll need to adapt to changing objectives and drive the correct combination of activities to deliver project goals and deadlines. You'll be comfortable leading the user research on any project, helping and feeding insight to the wider team. You will deliver research and data-informed artefacts including personas, journey maps and user needs to drive effective products and services. You'll be comfortable working autonomously within a supportive environment. We value work-life balance and provide the right conditions to enable individuals reach their potential. The exciting bits! Softwire operates transparent pay scales and a profit share scheme based on role and overall company performance Salary: £37,700 - £49,600 + Profit Share Pension: Additional 5% of salary 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy and sell) ️ Time off for company-wide morale activities, time off for charitable / CSR activities Permanent health insurance Free annual eye test, cycle to work, electric vehicle lease schemes, and payroll charity donations 50% of company profits paid as bonus to employees Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay Commitment to build a diverse and inclusive workplace Numerous exciting options for career development and training Dedicated budget for wide ranging staff activities and entertainment The key details Location: London Salary: Total package based on experience ranging from £41,000 - £55,000, plus pension - additional 5% of salary Start date: ASAP What's the culture like? "We're innovators. We're passionate problem-solvers in both software engineering and digital design. We are dedicated. And we love what we do. It all started when our founders Pete, Dan, and Phil realised that there was a better way to do things. A way that delivers results without squeezing the fun out of what we do. A way that is never corporate, but always professional. When you work with Softwire, you're not only becoming part of a team with in-depth technical skills and delivery expertise - you're joining a team filled with passion, guile, and an absolute dedication to producing the best work possible. Voted in the Sunday Times as one of the Top 100 Companies to Work For (now known as Best Companies), you'll be working in a thriving environment full of innovation, devotion, and outright electricity." What we stand for Here at Softwire, we hold four key values at the core of everything we do: We really care about what we do When we say we care, we honestly mean it. Our work is our passion, and eve-rything that comes through our doors is treated with the utmost respect and with the same level of care that we'd treat our own work. Because honestly - we really do care. We trust and are trustworthy We're not micromanagers. We place a level of trust in each member of our team to work their hardest and produce the best they can achieve. This is an innovative but fun place to work - and we trust that you'll meet our standards. We are kind Clients come to us with complex, exciting, but often challenging projects. And we are the friendly face that will help them reach their goals - and be with them for the long run. Our team is open, accepting, and always ready to accept new ideas. Because after all, in a world where being kind is free - why be anything but? We are fun When you're working at the forefront of technology, every day is different. And in this fast-paced environment, we realise that work isn't always going to be fun. Some days can be stressful, but despite this, we know the importance of enjoying ourselves. Because at the end of the day, we spend a lot of time at work - so we might as well have fun while we're there." Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Softwire ️ Softwire is an equal-opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender including gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. So, what are the next steps? ️ Apply via Feisty Answer simple screening questions (to follow) Follow link (to follow) to complete your application A job from Feisty.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Role Description Experienced User Researcher looking to join a fast-growing team at a leading Digital Agency - Read on! Tell me more Softwire are a leading Digital Agency with strong design and engineering credentials. They tackle challenges including streaming Glastonbury's headliners, helping the fuel-poor improve their homes, to using Machine-Learning to help Moorfields Eye Hospital better diagnose eye disease. They're a team of over 150 who work to help their clients achieve their ambitions. So what's the job? They're a fast-growing team, within a more established agency, focusing on innovation, proof-of-concept and early stage engagements. They work very closely with their clients in intense, user focused, prototype driven sprints, that grow into long term relationships. They're looking for someone to grow with them with a strong opportunity to shape your future role in the team. These are the essential requirements: Experience & Qualifications Applying user research, in both the public and private sectors A track record you can share with us, demonstrating project success Degree or higher in a relevant subject (HCI, psychology etc), or equivalent experience Experience working within Agile/SCRUM processes Experience of working in or alongside design sprints Logistics & Planning Capabilities Able to plan and lead your own activities Develop and execute research plans to business priorities and project content Lead clients and teams in workshops, focus groups and other research activities Work with key stakeholders to identify and prioritise project goals Manage the logistics of user recruitment, scheduling and interactions Business Insight Experience of using data to inform business and design decisions Be a strong advocate of the user within a business setting Help clients through the process of aligning behind priorities Understand the product/business lifecycle and where/how research can deliver value Research Skills In-depth knowledge of UCD and research techniques Able to recognise project constraints and determine appropriate methods Expertise with a range of tools to deliver in-person and remote research sessions An ability to make sense of and translate research findings into high-impact outputs Dedication to developing in-house research capabilities Team/process Familiar with the agile process Understanding of wider development process, and where user research fits Ability to work collaboratively and mentor colleagues from other disciplines Ability to move with the team, iterating research during the project lifetime Presentation / Communication Skills Communicate the value of user engagement in new business activities: proposal writing; project scoping and presentations Present articulately, and explain user needs to clients Empathy to engage and develop strong working relationships with a range of individuals Confidence to both stick to your principles and flexible to take onboard those of others Understand communications needs around insights, to make a compelling case Do I fit the bill? ️ You are a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about improving the experiences of users by understanding their needs. Using a range of research techniques and best practices you'll help to craft the best outcome for users and our clients. Your experience will bring together quantitative and qualitative research data to draw business focused conclusions and you'll engage the team and clients to communicate the results and devise testing plans. With a flexible approach you'll need to adapt to changing objectives and drive the correct combination of activities to deliver project goals and deadlines. You'll be comfortable leading the user research on any project, helping and feeding insight to the wider team. You will deliver research and data-informed artefacts including personas, journey maps and user needs to drive effective products and services. You'll be comfortable working autonomously within a supportive environment. We value work-life balance and provide the right conditions to enable individuals reach their potential. The exciting bits! Softwire operates transparent pay scales and a profit share scheme based on role and overall company performance Salary: £37,700 - £49,600 + Profit Share Pension: Additional 5% of salary 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy and sell) ️ Time off for company-wide morale activities, time off for charitable / CSR activities Permanent health insurance Free annual eye test, cycle to work, electric vehicle lease schemes, and payroll charity donations 50% of company profits paid as bonus to employees Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay Commitment to build a diverse and inclusive workplace Numerous exciting options for career development and training Dedicated budget for wide ranging staff activities and entertainment The key details Location: London Salary: Total package based on experience ranging from £41,000 - £55,000, plus pension - additional 5% of salary Start date: ASAP What's the culture like? "We're innovators. We're passionate problem-solvers in both software engineering and digital design. We are dedicated. And we love what we do. It all started when our founders Pete, Dan, and Phil realised that there was a better way to do things. A way that delivers results without squeezing the fun out of what we do. A way that is never corporate, but always professional. When you work with Softwire, you're not only becoming part of a team with in-depth technical skills and delivery expertise - you're joining a team filled with passion, guile, and an absolute dedication to producing the best work possible. Voted in the Sunday Times as one of the Top 100 Companies to Work For (now known as Best Companies), you'll be working in a thriving environment full of innovation, devotion, and outright electricity." What we stand for Here at Softwire, we hold four key values at the core of everything we do: We really care about what we do When we say we care, we honestly mean it. Our work is our passion, and eve-rything that comes through our doors is treated with the utmost respect and with the same level of care that we'd treat our own work. Because honestly - we really do care. We trust and are trustworthy We're not micromanagers. We place a level of trust in each member of our team to work their hardest and produce the best they can achieve. This is an innovative but fun place to work - and we trust that you'll meet our standards. We are kind Clients come to us with complex, exciting, but often challenging projects. And we are the friendly face that will help them reach their goals - and be with them for the long run. Our team is open, accepting, and always ready to accept new ideas. Because after all, in a world where being kind is free - why be anything but? We are fun When you're working at the forefront of technology, every day is different. And in this fast-paced environment, we realise that work isn't always going to be fun. Some days can be stressful, but despite this, we know the importance of enjoying ourselves. Because at the end of the day, we spend a lot of time at work - so we might as well have fun while we're there." Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Softwire ️ Softwire is an equal-opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender including gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. So, what are the next steps? ️ Apply via Feisty Answer simple screening questions (to follow) Follow link (to follow) to complete your application A job from Feisty.
At AQA, we're committed to advancing education and we're committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over seven million GCSEs and A-levels each year and it's our people who make this happen. Creative Artworker (Junior Graphic Designer) Permanent Salary Guildford: £27,000 - £30,600 Hybrid working - up to 3 days per week from home Is creativity your life blood? Do you know what it takes to engage others with visually compelling material? Want to turn ideas into reality as part of a top team? At AQA we're entering an exciting new phase where as a Creative Artworker you will be at the heart of fresh design. You will support the creation and delivery of ambitious and engaging marketing campaign assets across all marketing channels. As part of the AQA Creative Studio, you will work on a wide variety of materials including corporate identity, advertising and promotional collateral, exhibition and display, brochures, newsletters, and specifications. Collaborating with the Marketing & Brand team, this role is crucial to creating connection and developing trust with our customers. Landscape: Reporting to the Marketing Planning Manager, you will become part of the AQA Creative Studio, working alongside two Graphic Designers and a Copywriter. The AQA Creative Studio sits within Marketing Operations. Activities: Work with the Marketing Planning Manager, Graphic Designers, and others on marketing campaign assets, advising on style, format and production. Produce a wide range of collateral that meets campaign briefs, and adheres to brand guidelines. Co-ordinate the development of an images/illustrations library. Organise and support creative direction on photo and filming shoots where appropriate. Support specification development processes, designing and updating AQA's specifications in line with Digital requirements and Curriculum changes. Work with colleagues in managing timescales and communicating with colleagues on progress and any potential delays. Work with the marketing teams to ensure that graphics used across all digital channels meet AQA brand requirements. Ensure templates are in place enabling other parts of the business to self-create materials for lower priority needs Need to know (to be successful in this role, you will need): Knowledge of delivery channels and understanding of most effective design approaches across these channels. In-depth knowledge and understanding of graphic design best practice and trends Creative industry knowledge and expertise - a broad understanding of the campaign environment and the creative elements that make up a fantastic campaign Creative thinker - able to turn campaign briefs into exciting ideas that stretch AQA's visual ways of delivering campaigns A confident communicator, both in person and in writing, the role requires significant networking within and outside the organisation. A pro-active approach with the ability to work in a team and independently. Benefits of working at AQA include, but are not limited to: A fun, supportive and open-minded team A generous pension scheme 25 days annual leave (which rises a day per year for up to five years) with the Bank Holidays and extra closure days over the Christmas period on top Flexible working 35 hour week Corporate access to a mindfulness and wellbeing programme CRE22 Recruitment Agencies We have a preferred supplier list (PSL) in place. Unsolicited CVs will be treated as a gift. We will not be subject to or liable under your terms and conditions for agency fees. Full Job Description Summary To support the creation and delivery of ambitious and engaging marketing campaign assets across all marketing channels. The Creative Artworker will work in the AQA Creative Studio, alongside Graphic Designers, and a Copywriter, and will work on a wide variety of materials including corporate identity, advertising and promotional collateral, exhibition and display, brochures, newsletters, and specifications. Collaborating with the Marketing & Brand team, this role is crucial to creating connection and developing trust with our customers.Activities: To work with the Marketing Planning Manager, Graphic Designers, and others on marketing campaign assets, advising on style, format and production. To produce a wide range of collateral that meets campaign briefs, and adheres to brand guidelines. To co-ordinate the development of an images/illustrations library. To organise and support creative direction on photo and filming shoots where appropriate. To support specification development processes, designing and updating AQA's specifications in line with Digital requirements and Curriculum changes. To work with colleagues in managing timescales and communicating with colleagues on progress and any potential delays. Work with the marketing teams to ensure that graphics used across all digital channels meet AQA brand requirements. To ensure templates are in place enable other parts of the business to self-create materials for lower priority needs Need to know (to be successful in this role, you will need to know): Knowledge of delivery channels and understanding of most effective design approaches across these channels. In-depth knowledge and understanding of graphic design best practice and trends Creative industry knowledge and expertise - a broad understanding of the campaign environment and the creative elements that make up a fantastic campaign Creative thinker - able to turn campaign briefs into exciting ideas that stretch AQA's visual ways of delivering campaigns A confident communicator, both in person and in writing, the role requires significant networking within and outside the organisation. Someone who is self-motivated and who can work well in a team and on their own.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
At AQA, we're committed to advancing education and we're committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over seven million GCSEs and A-levels each year and it's our people who make this happen. Creative Artworker (Junior Graphic Designer) Permanent Salary Guildford: £27,000 - £30,600 Hybrid working - up to 3 days per week from home Is creativity your life blood? Do you know what it takes to engage others with visually compelling material? Want to turn ideas into reality as part of a top team? At AQA we're entering an exciting new phase where as a Creative Artworker you will be at the heart of fresh design. You will support the creation and delivery of ambitious and engaging marketing campaign assets across all marketing channels. As part of the AQA Creative Studio, you will work on a wide variety of materials including corporate identity, advertising and promotional collateral, exhibition and display, brochures, newsletters, and specifications. Collaborating with the Marketing & Brand team, this role is crucial to creating connection and developing trust with our customers. Landscape: Reporting to the Marketing Planning Manager, you will become part of the AQA Creative Studio, working alongside two Graphic Designers and a Copywriter. The AQA Creative Studio sits within Marketing Operations. Activities: Work with the Marketing Planning Manager, Graphic Designers, and others on marketing campaign assets, advising on style, format and production. Produce a wide range of collateral that meets campaign briefs, and adheres to brand guidelines. Co-ordinate the development of an images/illustrations library. Organise and support creative direction on photo and filming shoots where appropriate. Support specification development processes, designing and updating AQA's specifications in line with Digital requirements and Curriculum changes. Work with colleagues in managing timescales and communicating with colleagues on progress and any potential delays. Work with the marketing teams to ensure that graphics used across all digital channels meet AQA brand requirements. Ensure templates are in place enabling other parts of the business to self-create materials for lower priority needs Need to know (to be successful in this role, you will need): Knowledge of delivery channels and understanding of most effective design approaches across these channels. In-depth knowledge and understanding of graphic design best practice and trends Creative industry knowledge and expertise - a broad understanding of the campaign environment and the creative elements that make up a fantastic campaign Creative thinker - able to turn campaign briefs into exciting ideas that stretch AQA's visual ways of delivering campaigns A confident communicator, both in person and in writing, the role requires significant networking within and outside the organisation. A pro-active approach with the ability to work in a team and independently. Benefits of working at AQA include, but are not limited to: A fun, supportive and open-minded team A generous pension scheme 25 days annual leave (which rises a day per year for up to five years) with the Bank Holidays and extra closure days over the Christmas period on top Flexible working 35 hour week Corporate access to a mindfulness and wellbeing programme CRE22 Recruitment Agencies We have a preferred supplier list (PSL) in place. Unsolicited CVs will be treated as a gift. We will not be subject to or liable under your terms and conditions for agency fees. Full Job Description Summary To support the creation and delivery of ambitious and engaging marketing campaign assets across all marketing channels. The Creative Artworker will work in the AQA Creative Studio, alongside Graphic Designers, and a Copywriter, and will work on a wide variety of materials including corporate identity, advertising and promotional collateral, exhibition and display, brochures, newsletters, and specifications. Collaborating with the Marketing & Brand team, this role is crucial to creating connection and developing trust with our customers.Activities: To work with the Marketing Planning Manager, Graphic Designers, and others on marketing campaign assets, advising on style, format and production. To produce a wide range of collateral that meets campaign briefs, and adheres to brand guidelines. To co-ordinate the development of an images/illustrations library. To organise and support creative direction on photo and filming shoots where appropriate. To support specification development processes, designing and updating AQA's specifications in line with Digital requirements and Curriculum changes. To work with colleagues in managing timescales and communicating with colleagues on progress and any potential delays. Work with the marketing teams to ensure that graphics used across all digital channels meet AQA brand requirements. To ensure templates are in place enable other parts of the business to self-create materials for lower priority needs Need to know (to be successful in this role, you will need to know): Knowledge of delivery channels and understanding of most effective design approaches across these channels. In-depth knowledge and understanding of graphic design best practice and trends Creative industry knowledge and expertise - a broad understanding of the campaign environment and the creative elements that make up a fantastic campaign Creative thinker - able to turn campaign briefs into exciting ideas that stretch AQA's visual ways of delivering campaigns A confident communicator, both in person and in writing, the role requires significant networking within and outside the organisation. Someone who is self-motivated and who can work well in a team and on their own.
Engineering Manager £73,000+ (Work Level 4) plus excellent benefits including company car Manchester city centre Permanent and fixed term opportunities available This is a remote-first role. Those living close to Manchester will also have the option to work in the office if desired. We're looking for engineering managers to join us at Co-op and support our engineering teams. An engineering manager is someone who's got great software development experience, but who also has excellent people skills and is driven to inspire and motivate colleagues to help them grow. Our community of engineers work in small, multi-disciplinary teams to design, deliver, and operate our exciting range of products and services. In this role, you'll manage and mentor a group of up to 20 engineers at different levels, with varying technical specialisms, and drive a people-focused culture of continuous improvement. We're flexible when it comes to your technology background, but we'd like you to be strong in modern application / infrastructure development practices. If you've got great engineering experience, and a passion for growing and developing people and capability, we can offer you the change to progress your career with a business that puts digital at the heart of its strategy. What you'll do · manage, and mentor a group of up to 20 engineers at all levels, from different specialities across multiple teams · help build and develop our community of practice · use your own engineering skills and experience combined with external training to improve and develop the technical skills of our engineers · coach and guide our engineers in their personal and professional development · build meaningful relationships and work collaboratively with other engineering managers, technical leaders and product managers across Co-op · support our recruitment, getting involved in interviews, assessments and reviews · hire and onboard great engineering talent from a diverse group of backgrounds that reflect our customers and members · work closely with external partners and be an advocate for our engineering community, collaborating with industry organisations and events This role would suit people who have · excellent leadership skills, with significant experience managing and coaching large teams · proven experience working in multi-disciplinary agile team environments · a solid knowledge and experience with at least one programming language (e.g. Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, etc.) · alternatively, solid knowledge and experience in infrastructure such as infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, Puppet, Chef), cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) · alternatively, solid knowledge and experience from a quality assurance background (e.g. quality coaching, agile testing) · a passion for agile/DevOps/continuous delivery approach to software engineering with a focus on collaboration to deliver software · great communication skills, with a talent for building relationships and inspiring others Why Co-op? Here you'll do work that matters. We're a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you'll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You'll also get a package that includes: · competitive salary · company car or car allowance · private healthcare · coaching, training and support to help you develop · pension with up to 10% employer contributions · annual incentive scheme · 28 days holiday (rising to 32 in line with service) · discounts on Co-op products and services Building an inclusive work environment We're actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We aim to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve. We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs. And we offer a flexible working environment, so you can adjust your hours to suit your personal circumstances. You can find out more about Co-op people policies at colleagues.coop.co.uk. As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 12 minutes to complete this test.
Jan 04, 2022
Full time
Engineering Manager £73,000+ (Work Level 4) plus excellent benefits including company car Manchester city centre Permanent and fixed term opportunities available This is a remote-first role. Those living close to Manchester will also have the option to work in the office if desired. We're looking for engineering managers to join us at Co-op and support our engineering teams. An engineering manager is someone who's got great software development experience, but who also has excellent people skills and is driven to inspire and motivate colleagues to help them grow. Our community of engineers work in small, multi-disciplinary teams to design, deliver, and operate our exciting range of products and services. In this role, you'll manage and mentor a group of up to 20 engineers at different levels, with varying technical specialisms, and drive a people-focused culture of continuous improvement. We're flexible when it comes to your technology background, but we'd like you to be strong in modern application / infrastructure development practices. If you've got great engineering experience, and a passion for growing and developing people and capability, we can offer you the change to progress your career with a business that puts digital at the heart of its strategy. What you'll do · manage, and mentor a group of up to 20 engineers at all levels, from different specialities across multiple teams · help build and develop our community of practice · use your own engineering skills and experience combined with external training to improve and develop the technical skills of our engineers · coach and guide our engineers in their personal and professional development · build meaningful relationships and work collaboratively with other engineering managers, technical leaders and product managers across Co-op · support our recruitment, getting involved in interviews, assessments and reviews · hire and onboard great engineering talent from a diverse group of backgrounds that reflect our customers and members · work closely with external partners and be an advocate for our engineering community, collaborating with industry organisations and events This role would suit people who have · excellent leadership skills, with significant experience managing and coaching large teams · proven experience working in multi-disciplinary agile team environments · a solid knowledge and experience with at least one programming language (e.g. Java, C#, Python, JavaScript, etc.) · alternatively, solid knowledge and experience in infrastructure such as infrastructure as code (e.g. Terraform, Puppet, Chef), cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) · alternatively, solid knowledge and experience from a quality assurance background (e.g. quality coaching, agile testing) · a passion for agile/DevOps/continuous delivery approach to software engineering with a focus on collaboration to deliver software · great communication skills, with a talent for building relationships and inspiring others Why Co-op? Here you'll do work that matters. We're a commercial organisation with a purpose beyond profit, you'll have an opportunity to help us build a stronger Co-op and stronger communities. You'll also get a package that includes: · competitive salary · company car or car allowance · private healthcare · coaching, training and support to help you develop · pension with up to 10% employer contributions · annual incentive scheme · 28 days holiday (rising to 32 in line with service) · discounts on Co-op products and services Building an inclusive work environment We're actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We aim to build an inclusive environment, where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve. We can make reasonable adjustments to our interview process according to your needs. And we offer a flexible working environment, so you can adjust your hours to suit your personal circumstances. You can find out more about Co-op people policies at colleagues.coop.co.uk. As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 12 minutes to complete this test.
Systems Engineer - Bristol, Hampshire or Glasgow - Permanent - £30,000 - £60,000 per annum - SC Cleared Our client is currently recruiting for people to work in the Defence and Aerospace domains. Our client offers a range of independent and unbiased advice in engineering, technical and strategic advisory services to a wide breadth of markets and clients. Our client offers through-life' support to the MoD and equipment manufacturers, and because they don't manufacture anything theirselves, their clients can rely on them to offer independent and unbiased recommendations. The industry looks to them for advice on the latest issues and with duty of care always high on the MoD's agenda, which is driving this increasing demand. The Key Responsibilities of a Systems Engineer: Delivering identified engineering outputs within time, cost and quality constraints as part of an engineering service to a client. Draft and implement strategies to achieve successful client decision milestones. Provide consultancy to client project and engineering managers. Fulfil a senior role within a client's own delivery team. Managing multi-party and multidisciplinary teams to execute engineering plans. Development of engineering documentation, eg Management Plans, Requirement Strategies, Acceptance Plans, Architectural Definitions. Engage Subject Matter Experts to capture requirements, risks or solution options. Conduct technical analysis and make recommendations. Engage with wider industry to understand and shape potential solutions. Proactively identify opportunities and contribute to team growth. Deliver analysis reports to identify key risks and shortfalls. Participate in or lead design reviews. Implement quality assurance to satisfy both corporate and clients. Achieve client acceptance across a range of engineering deliverables. Below is a list of Key Skills required for the Systems Engineer, however you will not be expected to have everything: Degree qualified in a relevant discipline such as engineering, mathematics, science, software or equivalent depth of experience in an engineering field. Professionally recognised with an appropriate institution eg CEng, CSEP. A commensurate level of senior experience in any of these areas: Working in complex systems from digital, communications, sensors, platforms to software and advanced technology integration. Applying systems engineering processes (eg ISO15288:2015) across the life cycle. Knowledge of modelling languages and architecture frameworks, eg UML, Archimate, TOGAF, MODAF. Managing projects and teams within different development methods. Understanding of different tools and techniques applied to engineering to capture requirements and develop solution designs, eg Model Based Systems Engineering. Understanding of engineering within the MOD's procurement framework, Knowledge In Defence (KID). Strong interpersonal skills and able to build trusted relationships. Ability to understand, simplify and explain subject matter to non-engineers and senior stakeholders. Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. part time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs. Benefits/Perks: Pension Plan Life Assurance - Life assurance will be 4 x salary for new starters, whether or not they are in a pension scheme. Holidays - Basic entitlement 25 days with option to buy an additional 15 days or to sell 5 days. Income Protection - All annual salaried UK employees who are aged between 16 to state pension age except casual employees who are hourly paid. Professional Fees - Annual subscription reimbursed for membership of a professional body relevant to your role with the client. Season Ticket Loan - All UK employees are eligible on successful completion of their probationary period. RECOMMEND A FRIEND: If you have professional friends/colleagues who would be interested in one of our roles and our excellent levels of service too, we'd like to recognise your recommendations with a 'thank you' of our own. For every colleague you refer who then starts a role through Datasource either Contract or Permanent, we will send you £250 of Love to Shop Gift Vouchers! (c) Copyright Datasource Computer Employment Limited 2021.
Nov 05, 2021
Full time
Systems Engineer - Bristol, Hampshire or Glasgow - Permanent - £30,000 - £60,000 per annum - SC Cleared Our client is currently recruiting for people to work in the Defence and Aerospace domains. Our client offers a range of independent and unbiased advice in engineering, technical and strategic advisory services to a wide breadth of markets and clients. Our client offers through-life' support to the MoD and equipment manufacturers, and because they don't manufacture anything theirselves, their clients can rely on them to offer independent and unbiased recommendations. The industry looks to them for advice on the latest issues and with duty of care always high on the MoD's agenda, which is driving this increasing demand. The Key Responsibilities of a Systems Engineer: Delivering identified engineering outputs within time, cost and quality constraints as part of an engineering service to a client. Draft and implement strategies to achieve successful client decision milestones. Provide consultancy to client project and engineering managers. Fulfil a senior role within a client's own delivery team. Managing multi-party and multidisciplinary teams to execute engineering plans. Development of engineering documentation, eg Management Plans, Requirement Strategies, Acceptance Plans, Architectural Definitions. Engage Subject Matter Experts to capture requirements, risks or solution options. Conduct technical analysis and make recommendations. Engage with wider industry to understand and shape potential solutions. Proactively identify opportunities and contribute to team growth. Deliver analysis reports to identify key risks and shortfalls. Participate in or lead design reviews. Implement quality assurance to satisfy both corporate and clients. Achieve client acceptance across a range of engineering deliverables. Below is a list of Key Skills required for the Systems Engineer, however you will not be expected to have everything: Degree qualified in a relevant discipline such as engineering, mathematics, science, software or equivalent depth of experience in an engineering field. Professionally recognised with an appropriate institution eg CEng, CSEP. A commensurate level of senior experience in any of these areas: Working in complex systems from digital, communications, sensors, platforms to software and advanced technology integration. Applying systems engineering processes (eg ISO15288:2015) across the life cycle. Knowledge of modelling languages and architecture frameworks, eg UML, Archimate, TOGAF, MODAF. Managing projects and teams within different development methods. Understanding of different tools and techniques applied to engineering to capture requirements and develop solution designs, eg Model Based Systems Engineering. Understanding of engineering within the MOD's procurement framework, Knowledge In Defence (KID). Strong interpersonal skills and able to build trusted relationships. Ability to understand, simplify and explain subject matter to non-engineers and senior stakeholders. Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. part time opportunities/flexible working is available to suit individual needs. Benefits/Perks: Pension Plan Life Assurance - Life assurance will be 4 x salary for new starters, whether or not they are in a pension scheme. Holidays - Basic entitlement 25 days with option to buy an additional 15 days or to sell 5 days. Income Protection - All annual salaried UK employees who are aged between 16 to state pension age except casual employees who are hourly paid. Professional Fees - Annual subscription reimbursed for membership of a professional body relevant to your role with the client. Season Ticket Loan - All UK employees are eligible on successful completion of their probationary period. RECOMMEND A FRIEND: If you have professional friends/colleagues who would be interested in one of our roles and our excellent levels of service too, we'd like to recognise your recommendations with a 'thank you' of our own. For every colleague you refer who then starts a role through Datasource either Contract or Permanent, we will send you £250 of Love to Shop Gift Vouchers! (c) Copyright Datasource Computer Employment Limited 2021.