Role - General Manager / HOB - Automotive Location - North London Package - up to £85k Base Salary, OTE £100k + Our client is an award-winning dealer group representing some of the best OEMs in the sector. We are currently looking for an engaging, talented, and highly motivated General Manager to join the team. Role This role demands clear leadership, to lead the dealership with vision, inspiration and motivation, propelling the whole dealership team forward in order to achieve shared objectives and goals. The Head of Business will realise the sales and profitability of the dealership through delivery of the highest standards of customer engagement and satisfaction, ensuring that the sales and service departments achieve and exceed key performance indicators and agreed monthly targets. This role will seek out new ways to increase and develop business opportunities, new and additional products and will work towards maintaining the dealership's competitive edge. Requirements As a person, you are highly skilled in leadership and have unparalleled interpersonal skills. You have a customer-centric mindset and an empathetic instinct which allows you to understand the needs of people around you. You are full of energy, self-motivated and make things happen - never settling for just the status quo. As a leader, you are supportive of your team and are happy to provide a high level of support for team members to drive change and development. You provide guidance and communicate clearly to maintain a trusting environment and bring out the best in the team. Experience To be successful in this role you will have a great eagerness to learn and passion for the Automotive Sector. For this role you must have the following: - More than 5 years of experience as a people Manager in the Automotive industry with demonstrable experience of leadership and management A sound knowledge and understanding of FCA standards, consumer legislation and trade practices Financially astute with a proven track record of achieving results Excellent communication skills at all levels combined with an eye for detail and a strong entrepreneurial spirit
May 18, 2024
Full time
Role - General Manager / HOB - Automotive Location - North London Package - up to £85k Base Salary, OTE £100k + Our client is an award-winning dealer group representing some of the best OEMs in the sector. We are currently looking for an engaging, talented, and highly motivated General Manager to join the team. Role This role demands clear leadership, to lead the dealership with vision, inspiration and motivation, propelling the whole dealership team forward in order to achieve shared objectives and goals. The Head of Business will realise the sales and profitability of the dealership through delivery of the highest standards of customer engagement and satisfaction, ensuring that the sales and service departments achieve and exceed key performance indicators and agreed monthly targets. This role will seek out new ways to increase and develop business opportunities, new and additional products and will work towards maintaining the dealership's competitive edge. Requirements As a person, you are highly skilled in leadership and have unparalleled interpersonal skills. You have a customer-centric mindset and an empathetic instinct which allows you to understand the needs of people around you. You are full of energy, self-motivated and make things happen - never settling for just the status quo. As a leader, you are supportive of your team and are happy to provide a high level of support for team members to drive change and development. You provide guidance and communicate clearly to maintain a trusting environment and bring out the best in the team. Experience To be successful in this role you will have a great eagerness to learn and passion for the Automotive Sector. For this role you must have the following: - More than 5 years of experience as a people Manager in the Automotive industry with demonstrable experience of leadership and management A sound knowledge and understanding of FCA standards, consumer legislation and trade practices Financially astute with a proven track record of achieving results Excellent communication skills at all levels combined with an eye for detail and a strong entrepreneurial spirit
About Us BeZero Carbon's Mission is to scale investment in environmental markets that deliver a sustainable future. We are a carbon ratings agency. We equip world-leading organisations with the knowledge, tools and confidence to make better climate decisions. BeZero Carbon is the largest global ratings agency for the Voluntary Carbon Market. We are driving climate action through carbon ratings. We distribute our ratings via our SaaS Product, BeZero Carbon Markets, informing all market participants on how to price and manage risk. Our ratings and research tools support buyers, intermediaries, investors and carbon project developers with mission-critical data. Our 160+ strong team combines climatic and earth sciences, sell-side financial research, machine learning, technology, and public policy expertise with world-class commercial and operations teams. Curiosity, technical know-how and a research-first mindset sit at the heart of BeZero. We combine traditional capital markets research practices with expertise in environmental sciences and technology. Our 70+ analytical team of climate and data scientists, geospatial experts and financial market analysts comes with the highest academic credentials, a tenacious approach to scientific inquiry and a dedication to climate action through science. Off the back of our Series B funding round in late 2022, we are expanding our global capabilities in pursuit of our mission to accelerate climate action through carbon ratings. Why you'll love it here: Career defining work - come and work on some of the most cutting edge problem sets, and do something you'll be proud of for the rest of your career World-class analysts - spend your time among the best of the best; 70% of our analytical team have PhDs, and have worked across some of the top global institutions Compensation and benefits - competitive compensation and a broad benefits package Live your life - flexible time off, and opportunity for remote working Room to grow - many of our roles didn't exist in the market 2 years ago, and there's plenty of room to chart your own course Job Description We're looking for a Director of Engineering who will be a key member of the technology leadership team at BeZero Carbon. You will have leadership responsibility for our software engineering teams (currently 11 software engineers based in the UK). This group is responsible for the development of our client-facing product and APIs, as well as our website and internal tooling that helps our carbon rating analysts carry out their climate-related research and ratings analysis. The work we do at BeZero is highly interdisciplinary in nature, and our software teams work closely with counterparts in product, data, and ratings to build our products. This is an excellent opportunity to drive real-world climate impact with technology, and at the same time get exposure to some of the brightest minds in the carbon markets space. Responsibilities: The Director of Engineering should lead by example, both in terms of knowledge and effort, and make significant contributions to the team by providing technical leadership for the technology systems within BeZero: Establish the vision for our internally-facing tools and externally-facing products in collaboration with our Chief Data Officer and Chief Product Officer, ensuring that it aligns with BeZero's mission and goals. Take responsibility for the delivery of all engineering changes, ensuring that the desired outcomes are achieved. This includes ensuring that the internal build systems are efficient, scalable, and reliable. Understand and own non-functional requirements (NFRs) and their implementation across the estate. This involves working with other teams to identify and prioritise NFRs and ensuring that they are implemented correctly. Ensure a coherent technical design for all deliveries, as well as more widely across the estate. This includes developing and enforcing technical standards, reviewing technical designs, and ensuring that they are consistent with BeZero's overall architecture. Lead key technical decision-making and ensure it is completed in a timely manner. This involves working with other teams to identify technical challenges and proposing solutions that are aligned with BeZero's goals. Be a skilled communicator who can comfortably work at different levels of the organisation, adapting your communication style to the target audience. Lead, and inspire a high-performing team of software engineers, using all tools at your disposal to hire, coach, promote, and retain the correct team compositions to achieve our goals. Develop and drive a culture of excellence and strong technical ownership, ensuring the right bets are taken with the highest quality. Clearly articulate a compelling technical vision to motivate our teams. Candidate Profile: 10+ years of total work experience, ideally with experience in building data-intensive products for enterprise clients. 3+ years of experience of managing team(s) of software and product engineers within a technology organisation of at least 10-50 people. Experience with enterprise financial data and research products will be considered a plus. Experience in developing and driving DevOps / SRE / security processes, such as monitoring, on-call, and incident management. Experience at high-growth technology start-ups. Experience in building and scaling data and API platforms will be considered a plus Strong technical expertise in cloud-based infrastructure. Experience with AWS preferred. Technology delivery experience working across a number of different stacks and industries. Go, Javascript, TypeScript, React, and Python are all in active use. What we'll offer: Competitive salary and equity in a rapidly growing VC-backed start-up through share options Ability to learn and develop alongside a range of sector specialists from the worlds of science, economics, business, finance and more 25 days leave (with additional time off between Christmas and New Year, and for your birthday) Benefits package covering private medical insurance, dental, critical illness cover, income protection, life assurance, medical cash plan and cycle to work scheme (or a comparable package if you're based overseas) Health and wellness cash allowance Enhanced parental leave Regular social events Opportunity to work remote or in our East London office space (Liverpool Street) with flexibility to work from home 2 days a week Nomad working over the summer, allowing you to work from another country We value diversity at BeZero Carbon. We need a team that brings different perspectives and backgrounds together to build the tools needed to make the voluntary carbon market transparent. We are therefore committed to not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability.
May 18, 2024
Full time
About Us BeZero Carbon's Mission is to scale investment in environmental markets that deliver a sustainable future. We are a carbon ratings agency. We equip world-leading organisations with the knowledge, tools and confidence to make better climate decisions. BeZero Carbon is the largest global ratings agency for the Voluntary Carbon Market. We are driving climate action through carbon ratings. We distribute our ratings via our SaaS Product, BeZero Carbon Markets, informing all market participants on how to price and manage risk. Our ratings and research tools support buyers, intermediaries, investors and carbon project developers with mission-critical data. Our 160+ strong team combines climatic and earth sciences, sell-side financial research, machine learning, technology, and public policy expertise with world-class commercial and operations teams. Curiosity, technical know-how and a research-first mindset sit at the heart of BeZero. We combine traditional capital markets research practices with expertise in environmental sciences and technology. Our 70+ analytical team of climate and data scientists, geospatial experts and financial market analysts comes with the highest academic credentials, a tenacious approach to scientific inquiry and a dedication to climate action through science. Off the back of our Series B funding round in late 2022, we are expanding our global capabilities in pursuit of our mission to accelerate climate action through carbon ratings. Why you'll love it here: Career defining work - come and work on some of the most cutting edge problem sets, and do something you'll be proud of for the rest of your career World-class analysts - spend your time among the best of the best; 70% of our analytical team have PhDs, and have worked across some of the top global institutions Compensation and benefits - competitive compensation and a broad benefits package Live your life - flexible time off, and opportunity for remote working Room to grow - many of our roles didn't exist in the market 2 years ago, and there's plenty of room to chart your own course Job Description We're looking for a Director of Engineering who will be a key member of the technology leadership team at BeZero Carbon. You will have leadership responsibility for our software engineering teams (currently 11 software engineers based in the UK). This group is responsible for the development of our client-facing product and APIs, as well as our website and internal tooling that helps our carbon rating analysts carry out their climate-related research and ratings analysis. The work we do at BeZero is highly interdisciplinary in nature, and our software teams work closely with counterparts in product, data, and ratings to build our products. This is an excellent opportunity to drive real-world climate impact with technology, and at the same time get exposure to some of the brightest minds in the carbon markets space. Responsibilities: The Director of Engineering should lead by example, both in terms of knowledge and effort, and make significant contributions to the team by providing technical leadership for the technology systems within BeZero: Establish the vision for our internally-facing tools and externally-facing products in collaboration with our Chief Data Officer and Chief Product Officer, ensuring that it aligns with BeZero's mission and goals. Take responsibility for the delivery of all engineering changes, ensuring that the desired outcomes are achieved. This includes ensuring that the internal build systems are efficient, scalable, and reliable. Understand and own non-functional requirements (NFRs) and their implementation across the estate. This involves working with other teams to identify and prioritise NFRs and ensuring that they are implemented correctly. Ensure a coherent technical design for all deliveries, as well as more widely across the estate. This includes developing and enforcing technical standards, reviewing technical designs, and ensuring that they are consistent with BeZero's overall architecture. Lead key technical decision-making and ensure it is completed in a timely manner. This involves working with other teams to identify technical challenges and proposing solutions that are aligned with BeZero's goals. Be a skilled communicator who can comfortably work at different levels of the organisation, adapting your communication style to the target audience. Lead, and inspire a high-performing team of software engineers, using all tools at your disposal to hire, coach, promote, and retain the correct team compositions to achieve our goals. Develop and drive a culture of excellence and strong technical ownership, ensuring the right bets are taken with the highest quality. Clearly articulate a compelling technical vision to motivate our teams. Candidate Profile: 10+ years of total work experience, ideally with experience in building data-intensive products for enterprise clients. 3+ years of experience of managing team(s) of software and product engineers within a technology organisation of at least 10-50 people. Experience with enterprise financial data and research products will be considered a plus. Experience in developing and driving DevOps / SRE / security processes, such as monitoring, on-call, and incident management. Experience at high-growth technology start-ups. Experience in building and scaling data and API platforms will be considered a plus Strong technical expertise in cloud-based infrastructure. Experience with AWS preferred. Technology delivery experience working across a number of different stacks and industries. Go, Javascript, TypeScript, React, and Python are all in active use. What we'll offer: Competitive salary and equity in a rapidly growing VC-backed start-up through share options Ability to learn and develop alongside a range of sector specialists from the worlds of science, economics, business, finance and more 25 days leave (with additional time off between Christmas and New Year, and for your birthday) Benefits package covering private medical insurance, dental, critical illness cover, income protection, life assurance, medical cash plan and cycle to work scheme (or a comparable package if you're based overseas) Health and wellness cash allowance Enhanced parental leave Regular social events Opportunity to work remote or in our East London office space (Liverpool Street) with flexibility to work from home 2 days a week Nomad working over the summer, allowing you to work from another country We value diversity at BeZero Carbon. We need a team that brings different perspectives and backgrounds together to build the tools needed to make the voluntary carbon market transparent. We are therefore committed to not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability.
Service Manager - Prestige Brands Package £40,000 Base salary. OTE £55,000 & Company Car Location: Chiswick, London Our client is an award-winning dealer group representing some of the best OEMs in the sector. We are currently looking for an engaging and highly motivated Service Manager to join the team. Role The Service Manager will be leading a team of Service staff. You will undoubtedly be an experienced people manager with a passion for building excellent customer satisfaction whilst driving forward profitable business expansion. As a customer-focused manager, you will inspire your team to provide the best possible services for the customer whilst ensuring the Company profit targets are achieved. You will be able to enhance the current team by providing support, coaching and motivation to them. Requirements As a person, you are curious, creative, and enthusiastic. You have a customer-centric mindset, strong communication skills, and an empathetic instinct which allows you to understand the needs of people around you. You are full of energy, self-motivated and make things happen - never settling for just the status quo. As a leader, you are supportive of your team and are happy to provide a high level of support for team members to drive change and development. You provide guidance and communicate clearly to maintain a trusting environment and bring out the best in the team. Experience To be successful in this role you will have a great eagerness to learn and passion for Prestige brands. For this role you must have the following: - More than 2 years of experience as a Service Manager in the automotive industry A sound knowledge and understanding of FCA standards, consumer legislation and trade practices. Financially astute with a proven track record of achieving results. Excellent communication skills at all levels combined with an eye for detail and a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Service Manager - Prestige Brands Package £40,000 Base salary. OTE £55,000 & Company Car Location: Chiswick, London Our client is an award-winning dealer group representing some of the best OEMs in the sector. We are currently looking for an engaging and highly motivated Service Manager to join the team. Role The Service Manager will be leading a team of Service staff. You will undoubtedly be an experienced people manager with a passion for building excellent customer satisfaction whilst driving forward profitable business expansion. As a customer-focused manager, you will inspire your team to provide the best possible services for the customer whilst ensuring the Company profit targets are achieved. You will be able to enhance the current team by providing support, coaching and motivation to them. Requirements As a person, you are curious, creative, and enthusiastic. You have a customer-centric mindset, strong communication skills, and an empathetic instinct which allows you to understand the needs of people around you. You are full of energy, self-motivated and make things happen - never settling for just the status quo. As a leader, you are supportive of your team and are happy to provide a high level of support for team members to drive change and development. You provide guidance and communicate clearly to maintain a trusting environment and bring out the best in the team. Experience To be successful in this role you will have a great eagerness to learn and passion for Prestige brands. For this role you must have the following: - More than 2 years of experience as a Service Manager in the automotive industry A sound knowledge and understanding of FCA standards, consumer legislation and trade practices. Financially astute with a proven track record of achieving results. Excellent communication skills at all levels combined with an eye for detail and a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
Position Title: Chief Executive Officer Reports to: CompanyBoard (Chair / President) Package Benefits: 22 days holiday (Rising to 27 days after 5 years of service), with additional days for Christmas shopping and birthday Working hours - 9.5 day fortnight Hybrid role - 3 days in the office in Staines, Surrey and 2 days working from home Company pension scheme Plus annual bonus Main Purpose of Role/Summary In partnership with the Board, responsible for: Building the business through increased renewals and business development Implementing the strategic goals and objectives of the organisation. Managing management team and direct reports. Overseeing all financial and budgetary operations. Shaping and leading on organisational culture to retain and attract colleagues Implementing policies and procedures at an organisation-wide level. Accountability for CPDSO to its diverse constituents and stakeholders. The Board delegates responsibility for management and day-to-day operations to the Chief Executive and they have the authority to carry out these responsibilities. Person Specification Key skills, attributes and desirable qualities: Possess strong leadership and strategic thinking skills alongside exceptional planning and organisational skills Demonstrate exceptional skills in managing continuity, change and transition Deal effectively with demanding situations and design and implement suitable solutions Be a role model for integrity and values Develop individual staff and build high-performing teams Convey a professional and positive image Know how to influence and enable others, requiring professionalism from the workforce Demonstrate commitment to continued professional growth and development. Demonstrate a flexible attitude to meet the demands of both the role and the complexities of its relationships. The Chief Executive will demonstrate a commitment to results and will be: Able to execute an annual business plan for new business and membership renewals. Customer-focused and goal-driven Able to identify relevant information and transform it into individual and organisational knowledge and learning Action-oriented and innovative, translating broad goals into achievable steps Anticipating and solving problems, taking advantage of opportunities. The Chief Executive will also demonstrate business acumen and demonstrate: Knowledge of and experience in management and administration An understanding of running a membership or renewals business. Experience in integrating and coordinating diverse areas of management Knowledge of human resources; finance; oral and written communications; planning and evaluation; and governance A high level of personal skills in order to make formal, persuasive presentations to groups and to deal effectively with people from all segments of the community. Main Duties/Tasks: Governance - Works with the Board Chair to enable the Board to fulfil its governance functions. Facilitates optimum performance by the Board, its committees and individual Board members by assisting them to articulate their roles and accountabilities and organising regular performance evaluations. Alongside the Board Chair, focus on the Board's attention to long-range strategic issues. Manages the Board's due diligence process to ensure timely attention to core issues. Works with the Board, its officers and committee chairs to get the best thinking and involvement of each Board member. Policy and Planning - Works with the Board and senior staff to determine the CPD Standards Office's values, mission, vision, and short and long-term goals. Works with the Board and staff to monitor and evaluate the CPD Standards Office's relevance to the sector, its effectiveness, and its results. Keeps the Board fully informed on the condition of the organisation and on all the important factors influencing it. Identifies problems and opportunities and addresses them; brings those which are appropriate to the Board and/or its committees; and facilitates discussion and deliberation. Informs the Board and its committees about trends, issues, problems and activities in order to facilitate policy-making. Recommends policy positions. Keeps informed via personal and professional development of all relevant issues in managing all colleagues and contractors. Management, Finance and Administration - Provides effective oversight of all the CPD Standards Office's activities, and provides strategic leadership to manage day-to-day operations, and assures a smoothly functioning, efficient organisation. Assures operational quality and organisational stability through the development and implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures, and regular evaluation. Ensures legal compliance in all areas. Oversees financial, tax, risk and facilities management. Recommends yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manages the CPD Standards Office resources within budget while maintaining quality of service delivery in all areas. Assures a work environment that recruits, retains and supports quality staff and volunteers. Assures process for selecting, developing, motivating, and evaluating staff and volunteers. Recommends staffing and financing to the Board. Specifies accountabilities for management personnel (whether paid or volunteer) and evaluates performance regularly. External Relations - Acts as an advocate for issues relevant to (organisation name), its services and relationships and serves as chief spokesperson for the CPD Standards Office, assuring proper representation. Facilitates the integration of the CPD Standards Office into the sector by using effective marketing and communications activities. Listens to members, volunteers, donors and the community in order to improve services and generate involvement, as well as responding to defined needs. Initiates, develops, and maintains cooperative relationships with key stakeholders. Works with legislators, regulatory agencies, volunteers and representatives of the CPD and professional bodies and the not-for-profit sector to promote legislative and regulatory policies that address issues for (organisation name) various stakeholders. Further specific responsibilities include: Maintain existing member services and develop new services to support member operations and, where possible, reduce bottom-line costs. Ensure that members are kept fully informed and abreast of all relevant developments and news through regular personal contact and relevant channels. Actively promote membership of the organisation. Develop alternative revenue streams to reduce the organisation's reliance on membership subscriptions. Undertake all other required activities as directed by the Board.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Position Title: Chief Executive Officer Reports to: CompanyBoard (Chair / President) Package Benefits: 22 days holiday (Rising to 27 days after 5 years of service), with additional days for Christmas shopping and birthday Working hours - 9.5 day fortnight Hybrid role - 3 days in the office in Staines, Surrey and 2 days working from home Company pension scheme Plus annual bonus Main Purpose of Role/Summary In partnership with the Board, responsible for: Building the business through increased renewals and business development Implementing the strategic goals and objectives of the organisation. Managing management team and direct reports. Overseeing all financial and budgetary operations. Shaping and leading on organisational culture to retain and attract colleagues Implementing policies and procedures at an organisation-wide level. Accountability for CPDSO to its diverse constituents and stakeholders. The Board delegates responsibility for management and day-to-day operations to the Chief Executive and they have the authority to carry out these responsibilities. Person Specification Key skills, attributes and desirable qualities: Possess strong leadership and strategic thinking skills alongside exceptional planning and organisational skills Demonstrate exceptional skills in managing continuity, change and transition Deal effectively with demanding situations and design and implement suitable solutions Be a role model for integrity and values Develop individual staff and build high-performing teams Convey a professional and positive image Know how to influence and enable others, requiring professionalism from the workforce Demonstrate commitment to continued professional growth and development. Demonstrate a flexible attitude to meet the demands of both the role and the complexities of its relationships. The Chief Executive will demonstrate a commitment to results and will be: Able to execute an annual business plan for new business and membership renewals. Customer-focused and goal-driven Able to identify relevant information and transform it into individual and organisational knowledge and learning Action-oriented and innovative, translating broad goals into achievable steps Anticipating and solving problems, taking advantage of opportunities. The Chief Executive will also demonstrate business acumen and demonstrate: Knowledge of and experience in management and administration An understanding of running a membership or renewals business. Experience in integrating and coordinating diverse areas of management Knowledge of human resources; finance; oral and written communications; planning and evaluation; and governance A high level of personal skills in order to make formal, persuasive presentations to groups and to deal effectively with people from all segments of the community. Main Duties/Tasks: Governance - Works with the Board Chair to enable the Board to fulfil its governance functions. Facilitates optimum performance by the Board, its committees and individual Board members by assisting them to articulate their roles and accountabilities and organising regular performance evaluations. Alongside the Board Chair, focus on the Board's attention to long-range strategic issues. Manages the Board's due diligence process to ensure timely attention to core issues. Works with the Board, its officers and committee chairs to get the best thinking and involvement of each Board member. Policy and Planning - Works with the Board and senior staff to determine the CPD Standards Office's values, mission, vision, and short and long-term goals. Works with the Board and staff to monitor and evaluate the CPD Standards Office's relevance to the sector, its effectiveness, and its results. Keeps the Board fully informed on the condition of the organisation and on all the important factors influencing it. Identifies problems and opportunities and addresses them; brings those which are appropriate to the Board and/or its committees; and facilitates discussion and deliberation. Informs the Board and its committees about trends, issues, problems and activities in order to facilitate policy-making. Recommends policy positions. Keeps informed via personal and professional development of all relevant issues in managing all colleagues and contractors. Management, Finance and Administration - Provides effective oversight of all the CPD Standards Office's activities, and provides strategic leadership to manage day-to-day operations, and assures a smoothly functioning, efficient organisation. Assures operational quality and organisational stability through the development and implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures, and regular evaluation. Ensures legal compliance in all areas. Oversees financial, tax, risk and facilities management. Recommends yearly budget for Board approval and prudently manages the CPD Standards Office resources within budget while maintaining quality of service delivery in all areas. Assures a work environment that recruits, retains and supports quality staff and volunteers. Assures process for selecting, developing, motivating, and evaluating staff and volunteers. Recommends staffing and financing to the Board. Specifies accountabilities for management personnel (whether paid or volunteer) and evaluates performance regularly. External Relations - Acts as an advocate for issues relevant to (organisation name), its services and relationships and serves as chief spokesperson for the CPD Standards Office, assuring proper representation. Facilitates the integration of the CPD Standards Office into the sector by using effective marketing and communications activities. Listens to members, volunteers, donors and the community in order to improve services and generate involvement, as well as responding to defined needs. Initiates, develops, and maintains cooperative relationships with key stakeholders. Works with legislators, regulatory agencies, volunteers and representatives of the CPD and professional bodies and the not-for-profit sector to promote legislative and regulatory policies that address issues for (organisation name) various stakeholders. Further specific responsibilities include: Maintain existing member services and develop new services to support member operations and, where possible, reduce bottom-line costs. Ensure that members are kept fully informed and abreast of all relevant developments and news through regular personal contact and relevant channels. Actively promote membership of the organisation. Develop alternative revenue streams to reduce the organisation's reliance on membership subscriptions. Undertake all other required activities as directed by the Board.
About us At DLG Legal Services, our mission is to make law easy and accessible to everyone. As part of the Direct Line Group, we provide legal services to over 50,000 DLG customers each year. Customers can access our legal Advice-line team and our growing list of services includes personal injury, employment, property, inheritance, and contract litigation. We also support our parent group, litigating on their behalf. We are growing our Civil Litigation team and as such are looking to recruit Senior Contract Litigator with the right competencies and positive approach, to join our Bristol or Leeds based teams, on a full time and permanent basis. The role You will report to Contracts Team Leader, and will gain exposure to an exciting and varied caseload to include consumer contracts, professional negligence, and inheritance matters. There is also potential for supervising some of our more junior staff as well as leading on multi-track files. What you will be doing You will provide accurate and clear legal advice, managing clients' expectations, explaining decisions and the steps in the claims process clearly and succinctly; always ensuring the fair treatment of clients. Take all reasonable steps to settle claims and recover costs. Record time spent accurately and maintain accurate system records. Identify learning & development needs and opportunities for self and wider team progression. Support the strategic development of department best practice, product performance, and the customer experience through continuous improvement initiatives, you will be supported in generating new ideas with all ideas welcomed and encouraged. What we are looking for Minimum 5 years' PQE in this field Experience of dealing with Professional Negligence or Inheritance claims is desirable Experience of collaborating within a high performing team Location: Bristol (BS1 6JX) or Leeds (LS1 4AZ) Home Working: Hybrid model (2 days from the office, 3 days from home) Working hours: 35 hour per week (Monday - Friday) Ways of Working Here at Direct Line Group, we recognise the importance of flexibility, not only in our personal lives but also in the way we work. Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. How much you'll be in the office depends on your role, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. You can find out more about our flexible working approach or please get in touch with the team to discuss. Benefits We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer such excellent benefits designed to suit you as and when you need them: 9% Private Pension Up to 10% Annual performance base bonus 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Additional optional Health and Dental insurance EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way. Generous holidays Buy as you earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Plus many more Life at Direct Line Group Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we're committed to making DLG a truly inclusive place to work. We recognise and embrace that people work in different ways and we'll always adapt as much as possible so you have the best and most comfortable working environment that we can offer. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, can bring real potential to DLG. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
May 18, 2024
Full time
About us At DLG Legal Services, our mission is to make law easy and accessible to everyone. As part of the Direct Line Group, we provide legal services to over 50,000 DLG customers each year. Customers can access our legal Advice-line team and our growing list of services includes personal injury, employment, property, inheritance, and contract litigation. We also support our parent group, litigating on their behalf. We are growing our Civil Litigation team and as such are looking to recruit Senior Contract Litigator with the right competencies and positive approach, to join our Bristol or Leeds based teams, on a full time and permanent basis. The role You will report to Contracts Team Leader, and will gain exposure to an exciting and varied caseload to include consumer contracts, professional negligence, and inheritance matters. There is also potential for supervising some of our more junior staff as well as leading on multi-track files. What you will be doing You will provide accurate and clear legal advice, managing clients' expectations, explaining decisions and the steps in the claims process clearly and succinctly; always ensuring the fair treatment of clients. Take all reasonable steps to settle claims and recover costs. Record time spent accurately and maintain accurate system records. Identify learning & development needs and opportunities for self and wider team progression. Support the strategic development of department best practice, product performance, and the customer experience through continuous improvement initiatives, you will be supported in generating new ideas with all ideas welcomed and encouraged. What we are looking for Minimum 5 years' PQE in this field Experience of dealing with Professional Negligence or Inheritance claims is desirable Experience of collaborating within a high performing team Location: Bristol (BS1 6JX) or Leeds (LS1 4AZ) Home Working: Hybrid model (2 days from the office, 3 days from home) Working hours: 35 hour per week (Monday - Friday) Ways of Working Here at Direct Line Group, we recognise the importance of flexibility, not only in our personal lives but also in the way we work. Our mixed model way of working offers a 'best of both worlds' approach combining the best parts of home and office-working, offering flexibility for everyone. How much you'll be in the office depends on your role, and we'll consider the flexible working options that work best for you. You can find out more about our flexible working approach or please get in touch with the team to discuss. Benefits We recognise we wouldn't be where we are today without our colleagues, that's why we offer such excellent benefits designed to suit you as and when you need them: 9% Private Pension Up to 10% Annual performance base bonus 50% off home, motor and pet insurance plus free travel insurance and Green Flag breakdown cover Additional optional Health and Dental insurance EV car scheme allows all colleagues to lease a brand new electric or plug-in hybrid car in a tax efficient way. Generous holidays Buy as you earn share scheme Employee discounts and cashback Plus many more Life at Direct Line Group Direct Line Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and we're committed to making DLG a truly inclusive place to work. We recognise and embrace that people work in different ways and we'll always adapt as much as possible so you have the best and most comfortable working environment that we can offer. We know you're more than a CV, and the things that make you, you, can bring real potential to DLG. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
Head of People Head of People CentralLondon, Hybrid working Full time, 40 hours, Monday-Friday About the job An important part of the leadership team at Storal, the Head of People is responsible for shaping and executing our holistic approach to people management, encompassing people operations, employee relations, people engagement, people analytics, and talent attraction. The primary focuses of the role will be to develop the strategies for retention andtalent attraction; leading and building a high-performing People and Talent team; develop and executing People policies and procedures and building a scalable People and Talent function to support the business through upcoming growth. You'llbe supported by a Talent Manager, Associate People Partners, Associate Talent Partners and administrativeteam. As part of your role youwill work closely with the Head of Education who owns the learning and development strategy, in addition to the other Heads of Department and the Executive team. Through your role, you will need to inspire teams, set clear expectations, and work collaboratively with other stakeholders to drive forward the organisation's vision. Main Responsibilities Ensuring a culture of excellence, high standards and continuous improvement within the People function and across the company, embodying our behaviours and values; Lead the development and implementation of our people engagement/retention and talent attraction strategies Lead on the management of regulatory people risk including but not limited to NMW legislation, statutory leaver, safer recruitment and effective employee relations case management Lead on the development and regular review of all HR specific nursery policies and procedures. Working in partnership with the other Heads of Department to ensure the corporate goals are executed through a collaborative and cohesive approach Develop a highly motivated, skilled and engaged people and talent team through strong leadership Develop a robust set of people analytics metrics and drive data informed decision making through the people function and through nursery operations with a focus on improving team retention and reducing team sickness Own the company approach to reward and recognition Innovate and use automation and technology to develop a scalable and efficient people function Support the integration of new acquisitions and the launch of brownfield/greenfield nurseries Work with the Head of Education and the Learning & Development Manager to support the company learning and development About you: An experienced Head of People (HR generalist background) Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of employment law A CIPD qualification - level 5 or above Experience developing and successfully implementing a talent engagement/retention strategy Experience within a regulated sector where the workforce possesses some similar qualities/challenges to the early years workforce Experience within a multi-site business Experience in employee relations case management Experience in managing TUPE Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, will be an engaging and inspiring presenter Strong understanding of people analytics, analytical and able to analyse trends to drive improvements Strong understanding of people process mapping Experience of change management Have strong interpersonal skills and a natural capability to develop and maintain meaningful cross-functional relationships Experienceof maximising the benefit from a HRIS What we can offer you: Company shares Annual wellness day off Company sick pay Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox Holidays increasing with length of service Performance related bonuses Dedicated learning and development support Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance About us: Storal are NMT (medium)nursery group of the year 2023 , with nurseries across England. It is our vision at Storal to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We also haveour own Storal curriculum, thatis embedded by our education team.We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow and that's only the beginning of the story. We do what we say we do and if you align with this approach, then Storal is the place for you. Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS checks and reference checks. Head of People Loading application form Already working at Storal? Let's recruit together and find your next colleague.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Head of People Head of People CentralLondon, Hybrid working Full time, 40 hours, Monday-Friday About the job An important part of the leadership team at Storal, the Head of People is responsible for shaping and executing our holistic approach to people management, encompassing people operations, employee relations, people engagement, people analytics, and talent attraction. The primary focuses of the role will be to develop the strategies for retention andtalent attraction; leading and building a high-performing People and Talent team; develop and executing People policies and procedures and building a scalable People and Talent function to support the business through upcoming growth. You'llbe supported by a Talent Manager, Associate People Partners, Associate Talent Partners and administrativeteam. As part of your role youwill work closely with the Head of Education who owns the learning and development strategy, in addition to the other Heads of Department and the Executive team. Through your role, you will need to inspire teams, set clear expectations, and work collaboratively with other stakeholders to drive forward the organisation's vision. Main Responsibilities Ensuring a culture of excellence, high standards and continuous improvement within the People function and across the company, embodying our behaviours and values; Lead the development and implementation of our people engagement/retention and talent attraction strategies Lead on the management of regulatory people risk including but not limited to NMW legislation, statutory leaver, safer recruitment and effective employee relations case management Lead on the development and regular review of all HR specific nursery policies and procedures. Working in partnership with the other Heads of Department to ensure the corporate goals are executed through a collaborative and cohesive approach Develop a highly motivated, skilled and engaged people and talent team through strong leadership Develop a robust set of people analytics metrics and drive data informed decision making through the people function and through nursery operations with a focus on improving team retention and reducing team sickness Own the company approach to reward and recognition Innovate and use automation and technology to develop a scalable and efficient people function Support the integration of new acquisitions and the launch of brownfield/greenfield nurseries Work with the Head of Education and the Learning & Development Manager to support the company learning and development About you: An experienced Head of People (HR generalist background) Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of employment law A CIPD qualification - level 5 or above Experience developing and successfully implementing a talent engagement/retention strategy Experience within a regulated sector where the workforce possesses some similar qualities/challenges to the early years workforce Experience within a multi-site business Experience in employee relations case management Experience in managing TUPE Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, will be an engaging and inspiring presenter Strong understanding of people analytics, analytical and able to analyse trends to drive improvements Strong understanding of people process mapping Experience of change management Have strong interpersonal skills and a natural capability to develop and maintain meaningful cross-functional relationships Experienceof maximising the benefit from a HRIS What we can offer you: Company shares Annual wellness day off Company sick pay Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox Holidays increasing with length of service Performance related bonuses Dedicated learning and development support Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance About us: Storal are NMT (medium)nursery group of the year 2023 , with nurseries across England. It is our vision at Storal to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We also haveour own Storal curriculum, thatis embedded by our education team.We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow and that's only the beginning of the story. We do what we say we do and if you align with this approach, then Storal is the place for you. Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS checks and reference checks. Head of People Loading application form Already working at Storal? Let's recruit together and find your next colleague.
Would you like to join the UK s fastest growing toy retailer and join us on our mission to be the best loved toyshop? We are currently looking for a Store Manager to join us in Preston on a full time, permanent basis. You will receive a competitive salary of £29,200 per annum plus a whole host of fantastic benefits. Toy retailing is demanding, hands on and fast paced but also fun - every day brings new challenges. To be successful in this role you must be a competitive, and commercial manager with that retail trader instinct. You should also thrive operating in a volume driven, highly seasonal trading environment. The Entertainer is a family run business and the U.K. s Largest Independent Toy Retailer with over 170 locations stretched across the U.K. With over 20 international franchise partners and stores in Jersey, Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man too, you are bound to find us not far away! As an ambitious toy retailer, our online and high street presence is growing, as we partner with well-known companies to showcase our toys where the customer can benefit from our specialist knowledge, toy expertise and impressive customer service experience! We have brought our vibrant, friendly, and spacious stores from the UK to Spain too, with our chain of toy shops, Poly Juguetes and with the acquisition of the Early Learning Centre in 2019, we are committed to providing our customers with quality, choice and value. Our sister company, Addo Play, create and design toys that delight children all over the world with creative teams based in Amersham and Hong Kong. We really care about our people, our customers, and the communities in which we trade, offering you a friendly, supportive culture where training and development is put first to help you aim higher in your retail career. The Entertainer have opened over 30 new stores in the past five years and with continued ambitions plans for growth, we d love it if you would join us on our big adventure! In return for your hard work and commitment as our Store Manager you will be entitled to fantastic benefits such as: - Annual Profit related Bonus scheme - No Sunday trading - 33 Days Holiday plus Birthday Leave - Generous Toy Discount - High Street & Leisure Discounts - Payroll Giving - Group Personal Pension Scheme - Life Cover 4 x Salary - Cycle to work Scheme - Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Your duties and key responsibilities as our Store Manager include; - To build and develop the team to offer exceptional levels of customer service supported by brilliant product knowledge - Implementing and executing regular promotional changes and delivering excellent merchandising standards on the shop floor - Developing & coaching your team to deliver fantastic sales - Building external relationships to market your store and grow sales What we re looking for in our Store Manager; - You need to be positive, and people focussed whilst being excited about our brand and ranges - An ability to work with a high Sku count in a non-planogrammed merchandising environment - Tech savvy and confident with new technology - Resilient and adaptable with an ability to plan and deliver operational activity under pressure - Have great leadership and people skills to be able to drive, develop and motivate your team to become The Best Loved Toyshop Ideally you will be currently working as an experienced Assistant or Deputy manager looking for the next step in your career or alternatively, a current Branch or Store Manager, for a customer focused retailer looking for a new challenge. So, if you think you know Funko Pop from your Squishmallows and you feel you are a competitive and commercial retailer then please apply today with up-to-date CV to become our new Store Manager.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Would you like to join the UK s fastest growing toy retailer and join us on our mission to be the best loved toyshop? We are currently looking for a Store Manager to join us in Preston on a full time, permanent basis. You will receive a competitive salary of £29,200 per annum plus a whole host of fantastic benefits. Toy retailing is demanding, hands on and fast paced but also fun - every day brings new challenges. To be successful in this role you must be a competitive, and commercial manager with that retail trader instinct. You should also thrive operating in a volume driven, highly seasonal trading environment. The Entertainer is a family run business and the U.K. s Largest Independent Toy Retailer with over 170 locations stretched across the U.K. With over 20 international franchise partners and stores in Jersey, Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man too, you are bound to find us not far away! As an ambitious toy retailer, our online and high street presence is growing, as we partner with well-known companies to showcase our toys where the customer can benefit from our specialist knowledge, toy expertise and impressive customer service experience! We have brought our vibrant, friendly, and spacious stores from the UK to Spain too, with our chain of toy shops, Poly Juguetes and with the acquisition of the Early Learning Centre in 2019, we are committed to providing our customers with quality, choice and value. Our sister company, Addo Play, create and design toys that delight children all over the world with creative teams based in Amersham and Hong Kong. We really care about our people, our customers, and the communities in which we trade, offering you a friendly, supportive culture where training and development is put first to help you aim higher in your retail career. The Entertainer have opened over 30 new stores in the past five years and with continued ambitions plans for growth, we d love it if you would join us on our big adventure! In return for your hard work and commitment as our Store Manager you will be entitled to fantastic benefits such as: - Annual Profit related Bonus scheme - No Sunday trading - 33 Days Holiday plus Birthday Leave - Generous Toy Discount - High Street & Leisure Discounts - Payroll Giving - Group Personal Pension Scheme - Life Cover 4 x Salary - Cycle to work Scheme - Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Your duties and key responsibilities as our Store Manager include; - To build and develop the team to offer exceptional levels of customer service supported by brilliant product knowledge - Implementing and executing regular promotional changes and delivering excellent merchandising standards on the shop floor - Developing & coaching your team to deliver fantastic sales - Building external relationships to market your store and grow sales What we re looking for in our Store Manager; - You need to be positive, and people focussed whilst being excited about our brand and ranges - An ability to work with a high Sku count in a non-planogrammed merchandising environment - Tech savvy and confident with new technology - Resilient and adaptable with an ability to plan and deliver operational activity under pressure - Have great leadership and people skills to be able to drive, develop and motivate your team to become The Best Loved Toyshop Ideally you will be currently working as an experienced Assistant or Deputy manager looking for the next step in your career or alternatively, a current Branch or Store Manager, for a customer focused retailer looking for a new challenge. So, if you think you know Funko Pop from your Squishmallows and you feel you are a competitive and commercial retailer then please apply today with up-to-date CV to become our new Store Manager.
Job Introduction At Turning Point, we have been supporting people for 60 years. As a Recovery Worker within the Herefordshire Recovery Service, you'll make a real difference as you empower and enable people to change. Passionate about people, you'll receive support to enhance your own life too, as you make the role your own in a friendly and multidisciplinary team. As a Recovery Worker we offer a starting salary of £24,150 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £28,252 per year. (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary). You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths. Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field as an Advanced Recovery Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey. Role Responsibility We have opportunities for Recovery Workers in our Alcohol & Non-Opiate Team and Opiate Team, providing assessments, treatment, psychosocial interventions, and care to drug and alcohol users. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, recovery workers and peer mentors and be required to work alongside a range of partners in criminal justice, housing, mental health, and health and social care. You will be responsible for a caseload of clients across the county and as such will be expected to work flexibly across different sites. The Ideal Candidate You'll understand alcohol and other substance use issues, as well as appropriate treatment pathways, and the challenges and opportunities for individuals on a recovery journey. Substantial knowledge and/or experience of current detox and prescribing options would also be advantageous, but we offer full training. The role is varied, so flexibility, an ability to work dynamically on a one-to-one and group basis, and knowledge of relapse prevention and other skills to promote recovery will be vital. We also look for candidates with excellent communication and organisational skills who share our values as an organisation. We are also keen to hear from people with lived experience. We value individual creativity and initiative and, whatever your role, you will be fully involved in identifying opportunities to improve the quality of our services and the experience of the people we support. Your ideas will be listened to, and your suggestions implemented wherever possible. You will be supported in your role by extensive training to help develop your skills. Our learning culture encourages everyone to stay on top of the latest developments in their field and helps drive service improvement. About us What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future - we're proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications 28 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus, the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further - including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You'll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings! Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service - free, confidential telephone-based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more - all free to you and your immediate family Recognition awards to recognise colleagues' inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us! We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. Turning Point Attached documents SM - Recovery Worker.pdf Apply
May 18, 2024
Full time
Job Introduction At Turning Point, we have been supporting people for 60 years. As a Recovery Worker within the Herefordshire Recovery Service, you'll make a real difference as you empower and enable people to change. Passionate about people, you'll receive support to enhance your own life too, as you make the role your own in a friendly and multidisciplinary team. As a Recovery Worker we offer a starting salary of £24,150 rising each year in line with our pay progression salary bands, rising to £28,252 per year. (Dependent on experience you may be offered a starting salary above the initial starting salary). You will have opportunities to progress your career with a structured learning journey and clearly defined career pathways that will enable you to achieve your long-term goals and work to your strengths. Whether you are looking to progress into a management and leadership role or to be a specialist in your field as an Advanced Recovery Practitioner at Turning point we will support and encourage you on your career journey. Role Responsibility We have opportunities for Recovery Workers in our Alcohol & Non-Opiate Team and Opiate Team, providing assessments, treatment, psychosocial interventions, and care to drug and alcohol users. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, recovery workers and peer mentors and be required to work alongside a range of partners in criminal justice, housing, mental health, and health and social care. You will be responsible for a caseload of clients across the county and as such will be expected to work flexibly across different sites. The Ideal Candidate You'll understand alcohol and other substance use issues, as well as appropriate treatment pathways, and the challenges and opportunities for individuals on a recovery journey. Substantial knowledge and/or experience of current detox and prescribing options would also be advantageous, but we offer full training. The role is varied, so flexibility, an ability to work dynamically on a one-to-one and group basis, and knowledge of relapse prevention and other skills to promote recovery will be vital. We also look for candidates with excellent communication and organisational skills who share our values as an organisation. We are also keen to hear from people with lived experience. We value individual creativity and initiative and, whatever your role, you will be fully involved in identifying opportunities to improve the quality of our services and the experience of the people we support. Your ideas will be listened to, and your suggestions implemented wherever possible. You will be supported in your role by extensive training to help develop your skills. Our learning culture encourages everyone to stay on top of the latest developments in their field and helps drive service improvement. About us What Benefits Will I Receive? We know reward looks different to each person and so whether its ways to make your money go further, a culture supporting recognition and celebration, or opportunities to boost your career - we want to support you in every way we can with our total reward package that includes: Comprehensive learning and development opportunities so we can invest in your future - we're proud to have a silver accreditation from Investors in People. Choose from our range of courses to gain recognised qualifications 28 days' paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 30 days. Plus, the option to buy additional holidays and spread the cost An exclusive discounts hub for TP colleagues, to help make your money go further - including high street shopping, pubs and restaurants, mobile phones, gym memberships, and much more. You'll also have access to the Blue Light Card, for even more discounts and savings! Flexible working solutions to support your work-life balance Life Assurance of up to 3x annual salary and a competitive Pension Scheme to support your savings and security Access to our Rightsteps Therapy service - free, confidential telephone-based counselling sessions, access to an online wellbeing platform, and a Financial Education hub to support your total wellbeing A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including a Digital GP, legal advice and more - all free to you and your immediate family Recognition awards to recognise colleagues' inspirational work and dedication, as well as Long Service bonuses to celebrate your commitment to us Flexible benefit options including a Cycle to Work scheme and interest-free Season Ticket Loans A £300 bonus if you successfully refer a friend as a new colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme, as a thanks from us! We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. Turning Point Attached documents SM - Recovery Worker.pdf Apply
Permanent (37.5 hours a week) - Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm. Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 100 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty. Wallington Day Care is a day centre in Surrey where clients can meet new friends and do activities they enjoy with help and support from dedicated and experienced care staff. The team are trained in supporting older people with a range of age related conditions, including short-term memory loss and dementia. Joining our committed team as a Team Leader , you will supervise and support day care staff in providing a high standard of personal care and support for our clients so they can maintain independence, autonomy, choice and lead fulfilled lives. Always promoting dignity and confidentiality, you will develop person centred care plans that meet the needs of each and every client and contribute to the co-ordination and provision of meaningful activities. Joining us as Team Leader means no two days are the same. Experienced in working in day care for older people or a similar type of care service, you will ideally hold a Level 3 NVQ in care and have completed specific Dementia training. We will provide you with all the outstanding training and tools that you need; all we ask is a willingness to learn and a genuine enthusiasm to encourage others to live their lives to the full. To succeed in this role, you will need great communication and interpersonal skills, so that you can form great relationships with your clients and colleagues. Number and digital skills are required along with the ability to problem solve and adapt to situations. With a compassionate nature and a positive can-do attitude, you will be able to supervise your peers and take the initiative. This isn't just a job; it's about making a difference to older people's lives every day. In return for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a wealth of benefits: Learning, development, and progression. Paid breaks. Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won. Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme and Unmind. Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further. Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt. Health cash plans for you and your family. Cycle to work scheme. Long service awards, that increase with length of service. Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus. Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us. Free DBS checks Safeguarding: Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity's core values, and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away. Criminal record checks: As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other's differences. A charity where everyone is equal but definitely not the same. Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people. People that care and can make a difference. We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK. Don't delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply. Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Permanent (37.5 hours a week) - Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm. Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 100 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty. Wallington Day Care is a day centre in Surrey where clients can meet new friends and do activities they enjoy with help and support from dedicated and experienced care staff. The team are trained in supporting older people with a range of age related conditions, including short-term memory loss and dementia. Joining our committed team as a Team Leader , you will supervise and support day care staff in providing a high standard of personal care and support for our clients so they can maintain independence, autonomy, choice and lead fulfilled lives. Always promoting dignity and confidentiality, you will develop person centred care plans that meet the needs of each and every client and contribute to the co-ordination and provision of meaningful activities. Joining us as Team Leader means no two days are the same. Experienced in working in day care for older people or a similar type of care service, you will ideally hold a Level 3 NVQ in care and have completed specific Dementia training. We will provide you with all the outstanding training and tools that you need; all we ask is a willingness to learn and a genuine enthusiasm to encourage others to live their lives to the full. To succeed in this role, you will need great communication and interpersonal skills, so that you can form great relationships with your clients and colleagues. Number and digital skills are required along with the ability to problem solve and adapt to situations. With a compassionate nature and a positive can-do attitude, you will be able to supervise your peers and take the initiative. This isn't just a job; it's about making a difference to older people's lives every day. In return for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a wealth of benefits: Learning, development, and progression. Paid breaks. Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won. Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme and Unmind. Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further. Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt. Health cash plans for you and your family. Cycle to work scheme. Long service awards, that increase with length of service. Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus. Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us. Free DBS checks Safeguarding: Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity's core values, and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away. Criminal record checks: As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other's differences. A charity where everyone is equal but definitely not the same. Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people. People that care and can make a difference. We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK. Don't delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply. Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.
Regulatory Services Manager Hove Town Hall, BN3 3BR Temp for 3 months initially - possibilities to extend 28.30 per hour PAYE Full time - Monday to Friday - 9:00 - 17:00 Tate are working with a leading council to recruit for a Regulatory Services Manager to come in and hit the ground running. Please look at the below details and if the role is something you are qualified to do, please apply and we will get back to you as soon as we can! Core Accountabilities To develop and ensure effective delivery of statutory functions including animal welfare, emergencies & resilience, environmental protection, food safety, infectious disease investigation and control, licensing, pest control, trading standards, health and safety enforcement within a quality assured system, developing relevant policies and appropriate standards for the provision of a comprehensive service. As an environmental health practitioner, trading standards officer or registered safety practitioner, providing a lead and service of professional advice to all staff; establish objectives, organise, communicate and motivate officers and measure, evaluate and manage staff by setting and enforcing professional and corporate standards. To monitor and manage relevant service budgets to agreed standards in compliance with financial regulations, legislation, policies and standards and identify, innovate and deliver service delivery solutions to develop relevant income streams. To draft service plans and monitor the plan against specified targets and performance indicators and development and deliver of relevant statutory plans and corporate strategies in relation to: emergency & resilience, food regulation, health & safety regulation, licensing, trading standards, animal welfare charter, regulation of investigatory powers (surveillance), enforcement policies and to produce and present these plans for relevant committees To be the technical lead for all services in scope and represent the companies, regional and national interest, policy, and partnership groups. To ensure the provision of professional advice on relevant emergencies & resilience, environmental health, licensing, and trading standards service areas to Elected Members and provide technical support to members of relevant committees, members oversight groups and Corporate Modernisation Board. To have a high degree of autonomy to devise, develop and implement imminent resolutions to service challenges as they arise and provide strategic leadership to ensure public health, the environment, the local economy and the Council's reputation is protected. Maintain effective partnerships with residents, businesses, other enforcement agencies and the third sector to promote a fair and safe trading environment, protect public health and ensure the provision of user led services, providing clear direction on the role of Regulatory Services To provide a framework of advice and assistance to businesses and consumers to ensure a compliant, effective, fair and safe commercial environment is maintained. To maximise the impact of Regulatory Services enforcement actively through local and national media. To consider reports on criminal infringements and civil breaches and determine whether formal action should be instituted Provide cover for other Regulatory Services Managers and deputise for the Head of Safer Communities where appropriate. Experience needed Significant experience of managing at a senior level within a local authority regulatory function including statutory functions. Experience of working in a high pressured, political environment, dealing with elected members and presenting at formal meetings within relevant fields Significant experience of providing high quality technical information to several audiences Proven experience of leading and managing diverse multi-disciplinary, professional teams with the ability to motivate and develop staff to improve performance and meet agreed targets. Proven experience of leading change and implementing strategies and policies to improve services. Proven experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including a proven track record of successfully working with and advising Members on a wide range of public protection issues. Proven experience of managing budgets and resources, complex budgets and developing robust accountancy systems. Partnership working with statutory bodies, responsible authorities, stakeholders, businesses, residents, their associations and representatives. Recent experience of managing change At least three years experience of managing a multi -disciplinary team Educated to degree standard or equivalent qualification in environmental health, licensing or trading standards Up to date in depth environmental health or trading standards knowledge- including CPD as required by the Trading Standards Institute, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health or Food Standards Agency. Expert knowledge of legislation and good practice of either civil contingencies, public health, trading standards, licensing or environmental health In depth knowledge of quality management and systems and able to demonstrate an understanding of ways of measuring the quality of services. In depth knowledge of the working of council committees Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
May 18, 2024
Contractor
Regulatory Services Manager Hove Town Hall, BN3 3BR Temp for 3 months initially - possibilities to extend 28.30 per hour PAYE Full time - Monday to Friday - 9:00 - 17:00 Tate are working with a leading council to recruit for a Regulatory Services Manager to come in and hit the ground running. Please look at the below details and if the role is something you are qualified to do, please apply and we will get back to you as soon as we can! Core Accountabilities To develop and ensure effective delivery of statutory functions including animal welfare, emergencies & resilience, environmental protection, food safety, infectious disease investigation and control, licensing, pest control, trading standards, health and safety enforcement within a quality assured system, developing relevant policies and appropriate standards for the provision of a comprehensive service. As an environmental health practitioner, trading standards officer or registered safety practitioner, providing a lead and service of professional advice to all staff; establish objectives, organise, communicate and motivate officers and measure, evaluate and manage staff by setting and enforcing professional and corporate standards. To monitor and manage relevant service budgets to agreed standards in compliance with financial regulations, legislation, policies and standards and identify, innovate and deliver service delivery solutions to develop relevant income streams. To draft service plans and monitor the plan against specified targets and performance indicators and development and deliver of relevant statutory plans and corporate strategies in relation to: emergency & resilience, food regulation, health & safety regulation, licensing, trading standards, animal welfare charter, regulation of investigatory powers (surveillance), enforcement policies and to produce and present these plans for relevant committees To be the technical lead for all services in scope and represent the companies, regional and national interest, policy, and partnership groups. To ensure the provision of professional advice on relevant emergencies & resilience, environmental health, licensing, and trading standards service areas to Elected Members and provide technical support to members of relevant committees, members oversight groups and Corporate Modernisation Board. To have a high degree of autonomy to devise, develop and implement imminent resolutions to service challenges as they arise and provide strategic leadership to ensure public health, the environment, the local economy and the Council's reputation is protected. Maintain effective partnerships with residents, businesses, other enforcement agencies and the third sector to promote a fair and safe trading environment, protect public health and ensure the provision of user led services, providing clear direction on the role of Regulatory Services To provide a framework of advice and assistance to businesses and consumers to ensure a compliant, effective, fair and safe commercial environment is maintained. To maximise the impact of Regulatory Services enforcement actively through local and national media. To consider reports on criminal infringements and civil breaches and determine whether formal action should be instituted Provide cover for other Regulatory Services Managers and deputise for the Head of Safer Communities where appropriate. Experience needed Significant experience of managing at a senior level within a local authority regulatory function including statutory functions. Experience of working in a high pressured, political environment, dealing with elected members and presenting at formal meetings within relevant fields Significant experience of providing high quality technical information to several audiences Proven experience of leading and managing diverse multi-disciplinary, professional teams with the ability to motivate and develop staff to improve performance and meet agreed targets. Proven experience of leading change and implementing strategies and policies to improve services. Proven experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including a proven track record of successfully working with and advising Members on a wide range of public protection issues. Proven experience of managing budgets and resources, complex budgets and developing robust accountancy systems. Partnership working with statutory bodies, responsible authorities, stakeholders, businesses, residents, their associations and representatives. Recent experience of managing change At least three years experience of managing a multi -disciplinary team Educated to degree standard or equivalent qualification in environmental health, licensing or trading standards Up to date in depth environmental health or trading standards knowledge- including CPD as required by the Trading Standards Institute, Chartered Institute of Environmental Health or Food Standards Agency. Expert knowledge of legislation and good practice of either civil contingencies, public health, trading standards, licensing or environmental health In depth knowledge of quality management and systems and able to demonstrate an understanding of ways of measuring the quality of services. In depth knowledge of the working of council committees Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
Would you like to join the UK s fastest growing toy retailer and join us on our mission to be the best loved toyshop? We are currently looking for an Assistant Manager to join us in Norwich on a full time, permanent basis. You will receive a competitive salary of £27,800 per annum plus a whole host of fantastic benefits. Toy retailing is demanding, hands on and fast paced but also fun - every day brings new challenges. To be successful in this role you must be a competitive, and commercial manager with that retail trader instinct. You should also thrive operating in a volume driven, highly seasonal trading environment. The Entertainer is a family run business and the U.K. s Largest Independent Toy Retailer with over 170 locations stretched across the U.K. With over 20 international franchise partners and stores in Jersey, Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man too, you are bound to find us not far away! As an ambitious toy retailer, our online and high street presence is growing, as we partner with well-known companies to showcase our toys where the customer can benefit from our specialist knowledge, toy expertise and impressive customer service experience! We have brought our vibrant, friendly, and spacious stores from the UK to Spain too, with our chain of toy shops, Poly Juguetes and with the acquisition of the Early Learning Centre in 2019, we are committed to providing our customers with quality, choice and value. Our sister company, Addo Play, create and design toys that delight children all over the world with creative teams based in Amersham and Hong Kong. We really care about our people, our customers, and the communities in which we trade, offering you a friendly, supportive culture where training and development is put first to help you aim higher in your retail career. The Entertainer have opened over 30 new stores in the past five years and with continued ambitions plans for growth, we d love it if you would join us on our big adventure! In return for your hard work and commitment as our Assistant Manager you will be entitled to fantastic benefits such as: - 33 Days Holiday plus Birthday Leave - No Sunday trading - Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay - Group Personal Pension Scheme - Life Cover 4 x Salary - Annual Profit related Bonus scheme - Generous Toy Discount - Cycle to work Scheme - High Street & Leisure Discounts Whilst supporting the Store Manager, your duties, and key responsibilities as our Assistant Manager include; - Working with your team to offer exceptional levels of customer service supported by brilliant product knowledge - Implementing and executing regular promotional changes and delivering excellent merchandising standards on the shop floor - Developing & coaching your team to deliver fantastic sales - Building external relationships to market your store and grow sales What we re looking for in our Assistant Manager; - You need to be positive, and people focussed whilst being excited about our brand and ranges - An ability to work with a high Sku count in a non-planogrammed merchandising environment - Tech savvy and confident with new technology - Resilient and adaptable with an ability to plan and deliver operational activity under pressure - Have great leadership and people skills to be able to drive, develop and motivate your team to become The Best Loved Toyshop Ideally you will be currently working as a Branch Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Sales Manager, Department Manager for a customer focused retailer looking for a new career challenge. So, if you know your Funko Pop from your Squishmallows and you feel you are a competitive and commercial retailer then apply today with an up-to-date CV to become our new Assistant Manager.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Would you like to join the UK s fastest growing toy retailer and join us on our mission to be the best loved toyshop? We are currently looking for an Assistant Manager to join us in Norwich on a full time, permanent basis. You will receive a competitive salary of £27,800 per annum plus a whole host of fantastic benefits. Toy retailing is demanding, hands on and fast paced but also fun - every day brings new challenges. To be successful in this role you must be a competitive, and commercial manager with that retail trader instinct. You should also thrive operating in a volume driven, highly seasonal trading environment. The Entertainer is a family run business and the U.K. s Largest Independent Toy Retailer with over 170 locations stretched across the U.K. With over 20 international franchise partners and stores in Jersey, Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man too, you are bound to find us not far away! As an ambitious toy retailer, our online and high street presence is growing, as we partner with well-known companies to showcase our toys where the customer can benefit from our specialist knowledge, toy expertise and impressive customer service experience! We have brought our vibrant, friendly, and spacious stores from the UK to Spain too, with our chain of toy shops, Poly Juguetes and with the acquisition of the Early Learning Centre in 2019, we are committed to providing our customers with quality, choice and value. Our sister company, Addo Play, create and design toys that delight children all over the world with creative teams based in Amersham and Hong Kong. We really care about our people, our customers, and the communities in which we trade, offering you a friendly, supportive culture where training and development is put first to help you aim higher in your retail career. The Entertainer have opened over 30 new stores in the past five years and with continued ambitions plans for growth, we d love it if you would join us on our big adventure! In return for your hard work and commitment as our Assistant Manager you will be entitled to fantastic benefits such as: - 33 Days Holiday plus Birthday Leave - No Sunday trading - Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay - Group Personal Pension Scheme - Life Cover 4 x Salary - Annual Profit related Bonus scheme - Generous Toy Discount - Cycle to work Scheme - High Street & Leisure Discounts Whilst supporting the Store Manager, your duties, and key responsibilities as our Assistant Manager include; - Working with your team to offer exceptional levels of customer service supported by brilliant product knowledge - Implementing and executing regular promotional changes and delivering excellent merchandising standards on the shop floor - Developing & coaching your team to deliver fantastic sales - Building external relationships to market your store and grow sales What we re looking for in our Assistant Manager; - You need to be positive, and people focussed whilst being excited about our brand and ranges - An ability to work with a high Sku count in a non-planogrammed merchandising environment - Tech savvy and confident with new technology - Resilient and adaptable with an ability to plan and deliver operational activity under pressure - Have great leadership and people skills to be able to drive, develop and motivate your team to become The Best Loved Toyshop Ideally you will be currently working as a Branch Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Sales Manager, Department Manager for a customer focused retailer looking for a new career challenge. So, if you know your Funko Pop from your Squishmallows and you feel you are a competitive and commercial retailer then apply today with an up-to-date CV to become our new Assistant Manager.
As Managing Director, London you are responsible for thought leadership in one or more Techstars Practice Areas, building an investor and early customer network, attracting the best and brightest founders to Techstars and aiding in the selection of investments for Techstars London. You will deliver one-on-one coaching to founders - guiding them through challenges, critical decisions and helping set strategy and tactics that accelerate their traction- during the program and support their fundraising efforts up to one-year post-program. In this key "London hub" role you will embrace and implement all elements of the North Star 2.0 vision and strategy, and serve as a positive internal ambassador of Techstars. You will report directly to the General Manager and be part of a global team. Core Responsibilities: Sourcing & Selection Partner with Marketing & the Investment Team to drive pipeline and recruitment of new companies. Champion promising teams and conduct diligence to bring founders to the investment committee. You will develop expertise in one to three Techstars Practice Areas and act as a thought leader internally and externally, across Techstars. During Program & 1 Year Post Program Partner with Accelerator program teams to deliver workshops to founders. Partner with Accelerator program teams to support founders via 1:1 mentorship and coaching. This effort requires a deep understanding of Techstars' portfolio companies' business and needs, allowing you to identify, analyze and problem-solve in a tailored way. Support founders throughout the fundraising process - from preparation to investor outreach and term sheet negotiation. Help close gaps by connecting founders with relevant investors, mentors, potential customers and partners. Partner with internal Techstars program teams and Portfolio Services to support founders in their fundraising journey to maximize successful funding outcomes. Ongoing: Serve as a thought leader and Techstars brand ambassador in the external community. Curate a strong network of institutional and angel investors to connect founders. Lead across the broader Techstars ecosystem to enable others and drive company growth. Examples include Mentoring & coaching new MDs, working on Techstars' strategic initiatives/projects that drive towards business goals, supporting transparency and accountability across the organization, and developing meaningful and beneficial relationships across the Techstars organization. Required Experience: Entrepreneurial empathy - Must have founder experience, preferably been through failure and successful startups as a CEO or cofounder. 10+ years experience in fast-paced environments within technology, startups, entrepreneurship and venture capital required. Proven experience in developing and refining investment theses and compelling narratives to attract and secure funding for programs. A solid history of successful investments and evidence of assisting companies with post-program fundraising. Deep understanding of venture math, with the ability to model financial projections and returns (IRR, TVPI, etc.). Experience in navigating investment negotiations, including shareholder agreements and term sheet negotiations. Required Abilities, Skills & Values: Maintains a high-quality investor network that actively generates beneficial connections for founders and VCs. Demonstrated ability in acting as a primary spokesperson and representing an organization both nationally and in local communities. Aligns with Techstars Values: think like an owner, win as a team, strive for excellence and analyze, execute, learn & iterate. Shaper of change: adaptive to, embraces and drives change Open-minded to alternative views and perspectives Collaborative and focused on the greater good for Techstars Critical thinker and problem solver Ability to effectively influence across different stakeholder groups internally and externally Please confirm you are happy with the listed salary range Please provide compensation information in local currency. How did you hear about this opportunity? (if referred please give employee name) Are you legally authorized to work in the UK? Please select Will you now or in the future require sponsorship? Please select Please acknowledge you are happy to work mainly onsite in our London office. (we can offer a Hybrid mix but require a strong presence in the office) Please note we have a salary budget of £155k - £159k + 30% Bonus - we are not able to go above this, so please only apply if this matches your expectations. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Techstars's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number Expires 04/30/2026 Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Techstars's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. Gender Please select Gender Are you Hispanic/Latino? Please select Are you Hispanic/Latino? Race & Ethnicity Definitions If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Veteran Status Please select Veteran Status Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form? 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May 17, 2024
Full time
As Managing Director, London you are responsible for thought leadership in one or more Techstars Practice Areas, building an investor and early customer network, attracting the best and brightest founders to Techstars and aiding in the selection of investments for Techstars London. You will deliver one-on-one coaching to founders - guiding them through challenges, critical decisions and helping set strategy and tactics that accelerate their traction- during the program and support their fundraising efforts up to one-year post-program. In this key "London hub" role you will embrace and implement all elements of the North Star 2.0 vision and strategy, and serve as a positive internal ambassador of Techstars. You will report directly to the General Manager and be part of a global team. Core Responsibilities: Sourcing & Selection Partner with Marketing & the Investment Team to drive pipeline and recruitment of new companies. Champion promising teams and conduct diligence to bring founders to the investment committee. You will develop expertise in one to three Techstars Practice Areas and act as a thought leader internally and externally, across Techstars. During Program & 1 Year Post Program Partner with Accelerator program teams to deliver workshops to founders. Partner with Accelerator program teams to support founders via 1:1 mentorship and coaching. This effort requires a deep understanding of Techstars' portfolio companies' business and needs, allowing you to identify, analyze and problem-solve in a tailored way. Support founders throughout the fundraising process - from preparation to investor outreach and term sheet negotiation. Help close gaps by connecting founders with relevant investors, mentors, potential customers and partners. Partner with internal Techstars program teams and Portfolio Services to support founders in their fundraising journey to maximize successful funding outcomes. Ongoing: Serve as a thought leader and Techstars brand ambassador in the external community. Curate a strong network of institutional and angel investors to connect founders. Lead across the broader Techstars ecosystem to enable others and drive company growth. Examples include Mentoring & coaching new MDs, working on Techstars' strategic initiatives/projects that drive towards business goals, supporting transparency and accountability across the organization, and developing meaningful and beneficial relationships across the Techstars organization. Required Experience: Entrepreneurial empathy - Must have founder experience, preferably been through failure and successful startups as a CEO or cofounder. 10+ years experience in fast-paced environments within technology, startups, entrepreneurship and venture capital required. Proven experience in developing and refining investment theses and compelling narratives to attract and secure funding for programs. A solid history of successful investments and evidence of assisting companies with post-program fundraising. Deep understanding of venture math, with the ability to model financial projections and returns (IRR, TVPI, etc.). Experience in navigating investment negotiations, including shareholder agreements and term sheet negotiations. Required Abilities, Skills & Values: Maintains a high-quality investor network that actively generates beneficial connections for founders and VCs. Demonstrated ability in acting as a primary spokesperson and representing an organization both nationally and in local communities. Aligns with Techstars Values: think like an owner, win as a team, strive for excellence and analyze, execute, learn & iterate. Shaper of change: adaptive to, embraces and drives change Open-minded to alternative views and perspectives Collaborative and focused on the greater good for Techstars Critical thinker and problem solver Ability to effectively influence across different stakeholder groups internally and externally Please confirm you are happy with the listed salary range Please provide compensation information in local currency. How did you hear about this opportunity? (if referred please give employee name) Are you legally authorized to work in the UK? Please select Will you now or in the future require sponsorship? Please select Please acknowledge you are happy to work mainly onsite in our London office. (we can offer a Hybrid mix but require a strong presence in the office) Please note we have a salary budget of £155k - £159k + 30% Bonus - we are not able to go above this, so please only apply if this matches your expectations. Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Techstars's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number Expires 04/30/2026 Voluntary Self-Identification For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file. As set forth in Techstars's Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. Gender Please select Gender Are you Hispanic/Latino? Please select Are you Hispanic/Latino? Race & Ethnicity Definitions If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Veteran Status Please select Veteran Status Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form CC-305 Page 1 of 1 OMB Control Number Expires 04/30/2026 Why are you being asked to complete this form? We are a federal contractor or subcontractor . click apply for full job details
Are you an experienced administrative professional with a knack for organisation and communication? My client is on the lookout for an Executive Assistant to provide stellar support to their Executive Team. A successful candidate will flourish in a fast-paced setting, handling meeting coordination, calendar management, and ensuring the directors are fully equipped for success. If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to make a difference, apply now to become part of their dynamic team. Job Purpose: Working as an Executive Assistant, your primary objective is to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Team Members, ensuring the smooth operation of all facets of the business in alignment with our strategic objectives. Your role involves maintaining strict confidentiality while delivering exceptional administrative assistance to the Directors and wider team. You will also be instrumental in providing cover and support to other PAs within My Clients group Communication: Exceptional communication skills are paramount in this role. You'll be required to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both verbally and in writing. Your ability to convey information clearly and in a timely manner to key stakeholders will be crucial to the success of the Executive Team. Innovation: A proactive and flexible approach to work is essential. You'll be expected to take initiative and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a high standard of work. Researching and providing relevant internal and external information for My Clients Directors will be part of your responsibilities. Knowledge: With over 6 years of experience in a similar role, you bring a wealth of secretarial and administrative skills to the table. Your proficiency in handling formal minutes and actions, along with strong numeracy and literacy skills, will be invaluable. Expertise in the Microsoft suite packages, sound commercial and financial awareness, and excellent customer relations skills are essential. You're comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, adept at handling diverse workloads and maintaining confidentiality with the utmost discretion. Person Specification: You embody the right way in all aspects of your work, prioritising My Client's interests above personal ambition, providing inspirational leadership, fostering a great working environment, and leading with humility, honesty, and integrity. You excel in teamwork, supporting colleagues through challenges, and celebrating successes together. Additionally, your responsibilities will include diary management for the Managing Directors, coordinating meetings and room bookings, arranging travel and accommodations, maintaining a confidential filing system, managing calendars, taking minutes, and undertaking general administrative tasks as required. This role demands resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Prior experience in a similar capacity and a commitment to upholding My Client's values are essential. Salary - Up To 40,000 DOE If this is a position you feel you'd thrive in then please apply!
May 17, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced administrative professional with a knack for organisation and communication? My client is on the lookout for an Executive Assistant to provide stellar support to their Executive Team. A successful candidate will flourish in a fast-paced setting, handling meeting coordination, calendar management, and ensuring the directors are fully equipped for success. If you're proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to make a difference, apply now to become part of their dynamic team. Job Purpose: Working as an Executive Assistant, your primary objective is to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Executive Team Members, ensuring the smooth operation of all facets of the business in alignment with our strategic objectives. Your role involves maintaining strict confidentiality while delivering exceptional administrative assistance to the Directors and wider team. You will also be instrumental in providing cover and support to other PAs within My Clients group Communication: Exceptional communication skills are paramount in this role. You'll be required to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both verbally and in writing. Your ability to convey information clearly and in a timely manner to key stakeholders will be crucial to the success of the Executive Team. Innovation: A proactive and flexible approach to work is essential. You'll be expected to take initiative and demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a high standard of work. Researching and providing relevant internal and external information for My Clients Directors will be part of your responsibilities. Knowledge: With over 6 years of experience in a similar role, you bring a wealth of secretarial and administrative skills to the table. Your proficiency in handling formal minutes and actions, along with strong numeracy and literacy skills, will be invaluable. Expertise in the Microsoft suite packages, sound commercial and financial awareness, and excellent customer relations skills are essential. You're comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, adept at handling diverse workloads and maintaining confidentiality with the utmost discretion. Person Specification: You embody the right way in all aspects of your work, prioritising My Client's interests above personal ambition, providing inspirational leadership, fostering a great working environment, and leading with humility, honesty, and integrity. You excel in teamwork, supporting colleagues through challenges, and celebrating successes together. Additionally, your responsibilities will include diary management for the Managing Directors, coordinating meetings and room bookings, arranging travel and accommodations, maintaining a confidential filing system, managing calendars, taking minutes, and undertaking general administrative tasks as required. This role demands resilience, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Prior experience in a similar capacity and a commitment to upholding My Client's values are essential. Salary - Up To 40,000 DOE If this is a position you feel you'd thrive in then please apply!
Would you like to join the UK s fastest growing toy retailer and join us on our mission to be the best loved toyshop? We are currently looking for a Store Manager to join us in Corby on a full time, permanent basis. You will receive a competitive salary of £30,200 per annum plus a whole host of fantastic benefits. Toy retailing is demanding, hands on and fast paced but also fun - every day brings new challenges. To be successful in this role you must be a competitive, and commercial manager with that retail trader instinct. You should also thrive operating in a volume driven, highly seasonal trading environment. The Entertainer is a family run business and the U.K. s Largest Independent Toy Retailer with over 170 locations stretched across the U.K. With over 20 international franchise partners and stores in Jersey, Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man too, you are bound to find us not far away! As an ambitious toy retailer, our online and high street presence is growing, as we partner with well-known companies to showcase our toys where the customer can benefit from our specialist knowledge, toy expertise and impressive customer service experience! We have brought our vibrant, friendly, and spacious stores from the UK to Spain too, with our chain of toy shops, Poly Juguetes and with the acquisition of the Early Learning Centre in 2019, we are committed to providing our customers with quality, choice and value. Our sister company, Addo Play, create and design toys that delight children all over the world with creative teams based in Amersham and Hong Kong. We really care about our people, our customers, and the communities in which we trade, offering you a friendly, supportive culture where training and development is put first to help you aim higher in your retail career. The Entertainer have opened over 30 new stores in the past five years and with continued ambitions plans for growth, we d love it if you would join us on our big adventure! In return for your hard work and commitment as our Store Manager you will be entitled to fantastic benefits such as: - Annual Profit related Bonus scheme - No Sunday trading - 33 Days Holiday plus Birthday Leave - Generous Toy Discount - High Street & Leisure Discounts - Payroll Giving - Group Personal Pension Scheme - Life Cover 4 x Salary - Cycle to work Scheme - Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Your duties and key responsibilities as our Store Manager include; - To build and develop the team to offer exceptional levels of customer service supported by brilliant product knowledge - Implementing and executing regular promotional changes and delivering excellent merchandising standards on the shop floor - Developing & coaching your team to deliver fantastic sales - Building external relationships to market your store and grow sales What we re looking for in our Store Manager; - You need to be positive, and people focussed whilst being excited about our brand and ranges - An ability to work with a high Sku count in a non-planogrammed merchandising environment - Tech savvy and confident with new technology - Resilient and adaptable with an ability to plan and deliver operational activity under pressure - Have great leadership and people skills to be able to drive, develop and motivate your team to become The Best Loved Toyshop Ideally you will be currently working as an experienced Assistant or Deputy manager looking for the next step in your career or alternatively, a current Branch or Store Manager, for a customer focused retailer looking for a new challenge. So, if you think you know Funko Pop from your Squishmallows and you feel you are a competitive and commercial retailer then please apply today with up-to-date CV to become our new Store Manager.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Would you like to join the UK s fastest growing toy retailer and join us on our mission to be the best loved toyshop? We are currently looking for a Store Manager to join us in Corby on a full time, permanent basis. You will receive a competitive salary of £30,200 per annum plus a whole host of fantastic benefits. Toy retailing is demanding, hands on and fast paced but also fun - every day brings new challenges. To be successful in this role you must be a competitive, and commercial manager with that retail trader instinct. You should also thrive operating in a volume driven, highly seasonal trading environment. The Entertainer is a family run business and the U.K. s Largest Independent Toy Retailer with over 170 locations stretched across the U.K. With over 20 international franchise partners and stores in Jersey, Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man too, you are bound to find us not far away! As an ambitious toy retailer, our online and high street presence is growing, as we partner with well-known companies to showcase our toys where the customer can benefit from our specialist knowledge, toy expertise and impressive customer service experience! We have brought our vibrant, friendly, and spacious stores from the UK to Spain too, with our chain of toy shops, Poly Juguetes and with the acquisition of the Early Learning Centre in 2019, we are committed to providing our customers with quality, choice and value. Our sister company, Addo Play, create and design toys that delight children all over the world with creative teams based in Amersham and Hong Kong. We really care about our people, our customers, and the communities in which we trade, offering you a friendly, supportive culture where training and development is put first to help you aim higher in your retail career. The Entertainer have opened over 30 new stores in the past five years and with continued ambitions plans for growth, we d love it if you would join us on our big adventure! In return for your hard work and commitment as our Store Manager you will be entitled to fantastic benefits such as: - Annual Profit related Bonus scheme - No Sunday trading - 33 Days Holiday plus Birthday Leave - Generous Toy Discount - High Street & Leisure Discounts - Payroll Giving - Group Personal Pension Scheme - Life Cover 4 x Salary - Cycle to work Scheme - Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Your duties and key responsibilities as our Store Manager include; - To build and develop the team to offer exceptional levels of customer service supported by brilliant product knowledge - Implementing and executing regular promotional changes and delivering excellent merchandising standards on the shop floor - Developing & coaching your team to deliver fantastic sales - Building external relationships to market your store and grow sales What we re looking for in our Store Manager; - You need to be positive, and people focussed whilst being excited about our brand and ranges - An ability to work with a high Sku count in a non-planogrammed merchandising environment - Tech savvy and confident with new technology - Resilient and adaptable with an ability to plan and deliver operational activity under pressure - Have great leadership and people skills to be able to drive, develop and motivate your team to become The Best Loved Toyshop Ideally you will be currently working as an experienced Assistant or Deputy manager looking for the next step in your career or alternatively, a current Branch or Store Manager, for a customer focused retailer looking for a new challenge. So, if you think you know Funko Pop from your Squishmallows and you feel you are a competitive and commercial retailer then please apply today with up-to-date CV to become our new Store Manager.
Part Time 24 hours per week Night shifts. Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 100 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty. Joining our dedicated team as a Shift Leader , you will be responsible for delivering person-centred care, unique to each individual, supporting and enabling our residents to maintain key skills, personal interests, independence, choice, and dignity, so that they can lead fulfilled lives. You will make sure our residents are safe and comfortable. You will act as a champion for their safety and dignity. You will lead the team in providing quality, individualised care for our residents in line with procedures and policies. You will make sure that clear, accurate records are kept. You will follow our procedures for ordering, administering and dispensing medication. You will conduct supervisions and appraisals with the staff and promote their development. You will maintain a safe, clean workplace and follow infection control protocols. To ensure we can achieve this, our shift patterns include evenings, weekends, and some unsociable hours. To succeed in this role, you will need great communication and interpersonal skills, so that you can form great relationships with your residents and effectively handover information to colleagues. Number and digital skills are also required along with the ability to problem solve and adapt to situations, and to recognise and report situations where there might be a need for safeguarding. Working as a Shift Leader means no two days are the same. You will have at least 2 years experience in a care setting, ideally with an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or working towards it. With a compassionate nature and a positive can-do attitude, you will be able to supervise your peers and take the initiative. We will provide you with all the outstanding training and tools that you need; all we ask is a willingness to learn and a genuine enthusiasm to encourage others to live their lives to the full. This isn t just a job; it s about making a difference to older people s lives every day. In return for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a wealth of benefits: Learning, development, and progression. Paid breaks. Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won. Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme and Unmind. Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further. Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt. Health cash plans for you and your family. Cycle to work scheme. Long service awards, that increase with length of service. Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus. Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us. Free parking at our homes and day clubs. Evening, weekend, and bank holiday enhancements to pay, as well as overtime premiums. Uniforms are provided. Free DBS checks Safeguarding: Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity s core values, and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away. Criminal record checks: As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other s differences. A charity where everyone is equal but definitely not the same. Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people. People that care and can make a difference. Don t delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply. We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK. Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Part Time 24 hours per week Night shifts. Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over 100 years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty. Joining our dedicated team as a Shift Leader , you will be responsible for delivering person-centred care, unique to each individual, supporting and enabling our residents to maintain key skills, personal interests, independence, choice, and dignity, so that they can lead fulfilled lives. You will make sure our residents are safe and comfortable. You will act as a champion for their safety and dignity. You will lead the team in providing quality, individualised care for our residents in line with procedures and policies. You will make sure that clear, accurate records are kept. You will follow our procedures for ordering, administering and dispensing medication. You will conduct supervisions and appraisals with the staff and promote their development. You will maintain a safe, clean workplace and follow infection control protocols. To ensure we can achieve this, our shift patterns include evenings, weekends, and some unsociable hours. To succeed in this role, you will need great communication and interpersonal skills, so that you can form great relationships with your residents and effectively handover information to colleagues. Number and digital skills are also required along with the ability to problem solve and adapt to situations, and to recognise and report situations where there might be a need for safeguarding. Working as a Shift Leader means no two days are the same. You will have at least 2 years experience in a care setting, ideally with an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or working towards it. With a compassionate nature and a positive can-do attitude, you will be able to supervise your peers and take the initiative. We will provide you with all the outstanding training and tools that you need; all we ask is a willingness to learn and a genuine enthusiasm to encourage others to live their lives to the full. This isn t just a job; it s about making a difference to older people s lives every day. In return for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a wealth of benefits: Learning, development, and progression. Paid breaks. Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won. Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme and Unmind. Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further. Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earnt. Health cash plans for you and your family. Cycle to work scheme. Long service awards, that increase with length of service. Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus. Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us. Free parking at our homes and day clubs. Evening, weekend, and bank holiday enhancements to pay, as well as overtime premiums. Uniforms are provided. Free DBS checks Safeguarding: Keeping everyone safe is one of the charity s core values, and is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away. Criminal record checks: As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each other s differences. A charity where everyone is equal but definitely not the same. Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and retains the best people. People that care and can make a difference. Don t delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply. We currently do not provide sponsorship but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK. Please refer to the job description upon submitting your application.
Would you like to join the UK s fastest growing toy retailer and join us on our mission to be the best loved toyshop? We are currently looking for an Assistant Manager to join us in Bolton on a full time, permanent basis. You will receive a competitive salary of £27,200 per annum plus a whole host of fantastic benefits. Toy retailing is demanding, hands on and fast paced but also fun - every day brings new challenges. To be successful in this role you must be a competitive, and commercial manager with that retail trader instinct. You should also thrive operating in a volume driven, highly seasonal trading environment. The Entertainer is a family run business and the U.K. s Largest Independent Toy Retailer with over 170 locations stretched across the U.K. With over 20 international franchise partners and stores in Jersey, Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man too, you are bound to find us not far away! As an ambitious toy retailer, our online and high street presence is growing, as we partner with well-known companies to showcase our toys where the customer can benefit from our specialist knowledge, toy expertise and impressive customer service experience! We have brought our vibrant, friendly, and spacious stores from the UK to Spain too, with our chain of toy shops, Poly Juguetes and with the acquisition of the Early Learning Centre in 2019, we are committed to providing our customers with quality, choice and value. Our sister company, Addo Play, create and design toys that delight children all over the world with creative teams based in Amersham and Hong Kong. We really care about our people, our customers, and the communities in which we trade, offering you a friendly, supportive culture where training and development is put first to help you aim higher in your retail career. The Entertainer have opened over 30 new stores in the past five years and with continued ambitions plans for growth, we d love it if you would join us on our big adventure! In return for your hard work and commitment as our Assistant Manager you will be entitled to fantastic benefits such as: - 33 Days Holiday plus Birthday Leave - No Sunday trading - Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay - Group Personal Pension Scheme - Life Cover 4 x Salary - Annual Profit related Bonus scheme - Generous Toy Discount - Cycle to work Scheme - High Street & Leisure Discounts Whilst supporting the Store Manager, your duties, and key responsibilities as our Assistant Manager include; - Working with your team to offer exceptional levels of customer service supported by brilliant product knowledge - Implementing and executing regular promotional changes and delivering excellent merchandising standards on the shop floor - Developing & coaching your team to deliver fantastic sales - Building external relationships to market your store and grow sales What we re looking for in our Assistant Manager; - You need to be positive, and people focussed whilst being excited about our brand and ranges - An ability to work with a high Sku count in a non-planogrammed merchandising environment - Tech savvy and confident with new technology - Resilient and adaptable with an ability to plan and deliver operational activity under pressure - Have great leadership and people skills to be able to drive, develop and motivate your team to become The Best Loved Toyshop Ideally you will be currently working as a Branch Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Sales Manager, Department Manager for a customer focused retailer looking for a new career challenge. So, if you know your Funko Pop from your Squishmallows and you feel you are a competitive and commercial retailer then apply today with an up-to-date CV to become our new Assistant Manager.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Would you like to join the UK s fastest growing toy retailer and join us on our mission to be the best loved toyshop? We are currently looking for an Assistant Manager to join us in Bolton on a full time, permanent basis. You will receive a competitive salary of £27,200 per annum plus a whole host of fantastic benefits. Toy retailing is demanding, hands on and fast paced but also fun - every day brings new challenges. To be successful in this role you must be a competitive, and commercial manager with that retail trader instinct. You should also thrive operating in a volume driven, highly seasonal trading environment. The Entertainer is a family run business and the U.K. s Largest Independent Toy Retailer with over 170 locations stretched across the U.K. With over 20 international franchise partners and stores in Jersey, Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man too, you are bound to find us not far away! As an ambitious toy retailer, our online and high street presence is growing, as we partner with well-known companies to showcase our toys where the customer can benefit from our specialist knowledge, toy expertise and impressive customer service experience! We have brought our vibrant, friendly, and spacious stores from the UK to Spain too, with our chain of toy shops, Poly Juguetes and with the acquisition of the Early Learning Centre in 2019, we are committed to providing our customers with quality, choice and value. Our sister company, Addo Play, create and design toys that delight children all over the world with creative teams based in Amersham and Hong Kong. We really care about our people, our customers, and the communities in which we trade, offering you a friendly, supportive culture where training and development is put first to help you aim higher in your retail career. The Entertainer have opened over 30 new stores in the past five years and with continued ambitions plans for growth, we d love it if you would join us on our big adventure! In return for your hard work and commitment as our Assistant Manager you will be entitled to fantastic benefits such as: - 33 Days Holiday plus Birthday Leave - No Sunday trading - Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay - Group Personal Pension Scheme - Life Cover 4 x Salary - Annual Profit related Bonus scheme - Generous Toy Discount - Cycle to work Scheme - High Street & Leisure Discounts Whilst supporting the Store Manager, your duties, and key responsibilities as our Assistant Manager include; - Working with your team to offer exceptional levels of customer service supported by brilliant product knowledge - Implementing and executing regular promotional changes and delivering excellent merchandising standards on the shop floor - Developing & coaching your team to deliver fantastic sales - Building external relationships to market your store and grow sales What we re looking for in our Assistant Manager; - You need to be positive, and people focussed whilst being excited about our brand and ranges - An ability to work with a high Sku count in a non-planogrammed merchandising environment - Tech savvy and confident with new technology - Resilient and adaptable with an ability to plan and deliver operational activity under pressure - Have great leadership and people skills to be able to drive, develop and motivate your team to become The Best Loved Toyshop Ideally you will be currently working as a Branch Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Sales Manager, Department Manager for a customer focused retailer looking for a new career challenge. So, if you know your Funko Pop from your Squishmallows and you feel you are a competitive and commercial retailer then apply today with an up-to-date CV to become our new Assistant Manager.
This is what you will do: This position is responsible for development and implementation of the UK and Ireland regulatory strategy and activities plus quality activities for all Alexion portfolio products . The Director,UK & Ireland Regulatory Affairs and Quality will ensure full compliance with all local regulations and corporate policies and act as the main contact person accountable for regulatory and quality activities in the UK and Ireland marketing company, in respect to regulatory authorities. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the implementation and execution of the Corporate Quality System at the designated affiliate(s) within Alexion. Will act as a Local Regulator or Quality lead as necessary according to the needs of the team. You will be responsible for: Regulaltory Affairs and Quality Team Leadership Lead and manage the Regualtory Affairs & Quality team to ensure achievement of objectives, personal development, and ensuring the team is trained and equipped to achieve established goals. Responsible for recruitment, performance management, development and succession planning across the team. Lead regulatory and quality team members to deliver on local responsibilities outlined in regulations, policies, and internal standards, aligned with business priorities.Ensure alignment of local regulatory & quality objectives with global regulatory and quality plans Ensure the local Regulatory Affairs & Quality team are appropriately resourced, directed and support the local franchise teams and collaborate with other functions Lead organisational change efforts impacting local Regulatory & Quality Affairs team Ensure Regualtory Affairs & Quality team maintain compliance with ABPI Code of Practice, relevant laws and Alexion policies and procedure Routinely assess, maximise and communicate the performance of the Regulatory Affairs & Quality team locally and globally as relevant. Good understanding of UK regulatory pathways including International Recognition route (IRP), Innovative Licencing and Access Pathway (ILAP), Promising Innovative Medicine (PIM) and Early Access to Medicine (EAMs) scheme. Regulatory Affairs and Quality Thought Ledership Develop country affiliate regulatory strategy aligned with UK/IE market access strategy and, input to regulatory strategies for pipeline products Manage regulatory strategies for approved products in terms of life cycle management and commercial quality aspects. In collaboration with global regulatory leads (GRL) and UK cross functional stakeholders, advise on clinical trial strategy where needed, and possible national scientific advice if relevant. Partner and coordinate with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Business Operations and Management (such as BUL, Medical Director, GM etc.) to define regulatory and quality priorities based on business opportunities and the affiliate's business objectives. Provide input into the development and implementation of successful asset commercialistion plans including market-access strategies, where required. Provides local regulatory environment intelligence and advises on expected regulatory hurdles and solutions relevant to UK/IE specificities, while actively shaping the local regulatory environment for optimal outcomes. Oversee local regulatory submissions in coordination with other Global Regulatory and Quality functions. Oversee roll out and ongoing compliance to Alexion's Global Quality and Compliance systems and associated procedures and standards. Assure appropriate escalations and notification to line management. Ensure that Alexion Policies, Global Quality Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) are implemented in accordance with global and local GxP requirements Monitor GxP compliance to regulations and Alexion's procedures and communicate CAPAs and action plans to Country Management and Corporate Quality Partner with local, regional, and global operational groups to foster a proactive approach to quality and compliance. Provide Quality leadership for territory expansion and new product introductions locally. This includes the maintenance and necessary updates to QAGs (Quality Agreements), initiation of audits, and support of required Quality documentation Key contact with local health authorities and inspectors Develop relationships and facilitate early engagament with relevant MHRA stakeholders Accountable for all interactions with local Health authorities, including health authority meetings, inspections, and other regulatory compliance aspects. Responsible for local review, implementation and tracking of implementation of the risk management plans (RMP) and other post-authorization aspects for the Alexion products. Oversee the review and implementation of Quality Improvement/remediation plans locally. Ensure adherence to Alexion procedures to vendor oversight, periodic KPI review and appropriate risk assessment and mitigation You will need to have: Bachelor's degree, preferably in life sciences. 10 years of hands-on Regulatory and/or Quality Assurance / Compliance and management experience in pharmaceutical/ biotech industry. Thorough knowledge of applicable local and global regulatory requirements required for GXP compliance. Extensive knowledge in a broad range of pharmaceutical regulatory activities and Quality Systems. Strong Management & leadership ability Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work globally in a matrix environment Ability to influence senior management, peers, and other colleagues without direct reporting lines Ability to work in a dynamic environment and to constantly redefine the scope of responsibilities in alignment with compliance and business needs Fluent English language skills The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours. We would prefer for you to have: Advanced degree (PharmD or PhD) AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
May 17, 2024
Full time
This is what you will do: This position is responsible for development and implementation of the UK and Ireland regulatory strategy and activities plus quality activities for all Alexion portfolio products . The Director,UK & Ireland Regulatory Affairs and Quality will ensure full compliance with all local regulations and corporate policies and act as the main contact person accountable for regulatory and quality activities in the UK and Ireland marketing company, in respect to regulatory authorities. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the implementation and execution of the Corporate Quality System at the designated affiliate(s) within Alexion. Will act as a Local Regulator or Quality lead as necessary according to the needs of the team. You will be responsible for: Regulaltory Affairs and Quality Team Leadership Lead and manage the Regualtory Affairs & Quality team to ensure achievement of objectives, personal development, and ensuring the team is trained and equipped to achieve established goals. Responsible for recruitment, performance management, development and succession planning across the team. Lead regulatory and quality team members to deliver on local responsibilities outlined in regulations, policies, and internal standards, aligned with business priorities.Ensure alignment of local regulatory & quality objectives with global regulatory and quality plans Ensure the local Regulatory Affairs & Quality team are appropriately resourced, directed and support the local franchise teams and collaborate with other functions Lead organisational change efforts impacting local Regulatory & Quality Affairs team Ensure Regualtory Affairs & Quality team maintain compliance with ABPI Code of Practice, relevant laws and Alexion policies and procedure Routinely assess, maximise and communicate the performance of the Regulatory Affairs & Quality team locally and globally as relevant. Good understanding of UK regulatory pathways including International Recognition route (IRP), Innovative Licencing and Access Pathway (ILAP), Promising Innovative Medicine (PIM) and Early Access to Medicine (EAMs) scheme. Regulatory Affairs and Quality Thought Ledership Develop country affiliate regulatory strategy aligned with UK/IE market access strategy and, input to regulatory strategies for pipeline products Manage regulatory strategies for approved products in terms of life cycle management and commercial quality aspects. In collaboration with global regulatory leads (GRL) and UK cross functional stakeholders, advise on clinical trial strategy where needed, and possible national scientific advice if relevant. Partner and coordinate with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Business Operations and Management (such as BUL, Medical Director, GM etc.) to define regulatory and quality priorities based on business opportunities and the affiliate's business objectives. Provide input into the development and implementation of successful asset commercialistion plans including market-access strategies, where required. Provides local regulatory environment intelligence and advises on expected regulatory hurdles and solutions relevant to UK/IE specificities, while actively shaping the local regulatory environment for optimal outcomes. Oversee local regulatory submissions in coordination with other Global Regulatory and Quality functions. Oversee roll out and ongoing compliance to Alexion's Global Quality and Compliance systems and associated procedures and standards. Assure appropriate escalations and notification to line management. Ensure that Alexion Policies, Global Quality Standards Operating Procedures (SOPs) are implemented in accordance with global and local GxP requirements Monitor GxP compliance to regulations and Alexion's procedures and communicate CAPAs and action plans to Country Management and Corporate Quality Partner with local, regional, and global operational groups to foster a proactive approach to quality and compliance. Provide Quality leadership for territory expansion and new product introductions locally. This includes the maintenance and necessary updates to QAGs (Quality Agreements), initiation of audits, and support of required Quality documentation Key contact with local health authorities and inspectors Develop relationships and facilitate early engagament with relevant MHRA stakeholders Accountable for all interactions with local Health authorities, including health authority meetings, inspections, and other regulatory compliance aspects. Responsible for local review, implementation and tracking of implementation of the risk management plans (RMP) and other post-authorization aspects for the Alexion products. Oversee the review and implementation of Quality Improvement/remediation plans locally. Ensure adherence to Alexion procedures to vendor oversight, periodic KPI review and appropriate risk assessment and mitigation You will need to have: Bachelor's degree, preferably in life sciences. 10 years of hands-on Regulatory and/or Quality Assurance / Compliance and management experience in pharmaceutical/ biotech industry. Thorough knowledge of applicable local and global regulatory requirements required for GXP compliance. Extensive knowledge in a broad range of pharmaceutical regulatory activities and Quality Systems. Strong Management & leadership ability Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work globally in a matrix environment Ability to influence senior management, peers, and other colleagues without direct reporting lines Ability to work in a dynamic environment and to constantly redefine the scope of responsibilities in alignment with compliance and business needs Fluent English language skills The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours. We would prefer for you to have: Advanced degree (PharmD or PhD) AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
The Pump House Day Nursery, part of the CC Nurseries Group, offers quality childcare, with Nursery places for children aged 12 weeks to five years. We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated individual to take advantage of this challenging and exciting opportunity.Working under the guidance of a highly experienced Nursery Management, Senior Team and forward-thinking Early Years Director, you will have the opportunity to develop the nursery with the team in this level 3 role.During your apprentice duties will include; To work as a member of the team to ensure safety, learning and development and parent partnerships for all children and families Plan and lead stimulating and educational activities that engage children through curriculum clubs and trigger boards while adhering to the company curriculum. Be a key person for one or more children, including monitoring their progress, maintaining records, providing developmentally challenging next steps and reporting to parents/carers. Ensure the safety of the environment and of all children, reporting concerns immediately to the nursery management team. This includes safeguarding. Ensuring the maintenance of good standards of cleanliness and hygiene for the children attending the nursery. This includes effective mealtimes, changing nappies and toilet training. To record any accidents or incidents in the correct format. To adhere to our collection policy ensuring that only a known person collects children. Ensure all policies/procedures and risk assessments are read, understood and adhered to. Complete all mandatory training in the given timescales. Attend regular staff meetings and parents evenings. Be aware of the high profile of the nursery and uphold its standards at all times both within working hours and outside. Be happy and approachable at all times. Our team members are the beating heart of our Nurseries. We pride ourselves on nurturing each and every member throughout their journey with us, from wellbeing and reward programmes to in-house training and opportunities for progression. Rewards and benefits Birthday Day Off Annual leave up to 28 days Employee Assistance Programme Sovereign Healthcare Programme. Paid training Day off work for charity per year. Company Pension Scheme. High Street Discounts. Enhanced discounted childcare, minimum of a 60% discount for nursery employees. Annual leave purchase scheme available - buy 5 days per year. Long service awards Star of the moment awards.Company website : Skills Required Excellent verbal communication Ability to work as part of a team in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals. Passion for personal development Qualification Required Grade 4/C in English and Maths preferred.To ideally hold a Level 2 qualification or equivalentExperience of working in a childcare setting for 12 months is preferable, however, we are prepared to take on newly childcare qualified staff to further train and develop Training Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. CC Nurseries Group will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)This will be delivered through CC Nurseries Group's dedicated training provider, Realise.Realise is an established training provider that's enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020. Personal Qualities Patience Kindness Caring Enthusiasm Adaptability Creativity Prospects Room leader, further development within the group Other Information Our Award-winning nurseries can be found in Middlesex, Brentford, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Barnet and Scotland.We provide stimulating environments and incredible early childhood experiences which aim to spark imagination and curiosity in children as they begin their learning journey.Our four key values ensure that we are delivering on our mission statement, that childhood matters. We take inspiration from the Te Wariki curriculum of New Zealand and deliver our curriculum through our four key values of inspiring environments, responsive teaching and learning, respectful relationships and equality and equity. To nurture is to belong. Disability & Inclusivity Policy
May 17, 2024
Full time
The Pump House Day Nursery, part of the CC Nurseries Group, offers quality childcare, with Nursery places for children aged 12 weeks to five years. We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and dedicated individual to take advantage of this challenging and exciting opportunity.Working under the guidance of a highly experienced Nursery Management, Senior Team and forward-thinking Early Years Director, you will have the opportunity to develop the nursery with the team in this level 3 role.During your apprentice duties will include; To work as a member of the team to ensure safety, learning and development and parent partnerships for all children and families Plan and lead stimulating and educational activities that engage children through curriculum clubs and trigger boards while adhering to the company curriculum. Be a key person for one or more children, including monitoring their progress, maintaining records, providing developmentally challenging next steps and reporting to parents/carers. Ensure the safety of the environment and of all children, reporting concerns immediately to the nursery management team. This includes safeguarding. Ensuring the maintenance of good standards of cleanliness and hygiene for the children attending the nursery. This includes effective mealtimes, changing nappies and toilet training. To record any accidents or incidents in the correct format. To adhere to our collection policy ensuring that only a known person collects children. Ensure all policies/procedures and risk assessments are read, understood and adhered to. Complete all mandatory training in the given timescales. Attend regular staff meetings and parents evenings. Be aware of the high profile of the nursery and uphold its standards at all times both within working hours and outside. Be happy and approachable at all times. Our team members are the beating heart of our Nurseries. We pride ourselves on nurturing each and every member throughout their journey with us, from wellbeing and reward programmes to in-house training and opportunities for progression. Rewards and benefits Birthday Day Off Annual leave up to 28 days Employee Assistance Programme Sovereign Healthcare Programme. Paid training Day off work for charity per year. Company Pension Scheme. High Street Discounts. Enhanced discounted childcare, minimum of a 60% discount for nursery employees. Annual leave purchase scheme available - buy 5 days per year. Long service awards Star of the moment awards.Company website : Skills Required Excellent verbal communication Ability to work as part of a team in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals. Passion for personal development Qualification Required Grade 4/C in English and Maths preferred.To ideally hold a Level 2 qualification or equivalentExperience of working in a childcare setting for 12 months is preferable, however, we are prepared to take on newly childcare qualified staff to further train and develop Training Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. CC Nurseries Group will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours• Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator• Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)This will be delivered through CC Nurseries Group's dedicated training provider, Realise.Realise is an established training provider that's enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020. Personal Qualities Patience Kindness Caring Enthusiasm Adaptability Creativity Prospects Room leader, further development within the group Other Information Our Award-winning nurseries can be found in Middlesex, Brentford, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Barnet and Scotland.We provide stimulating environments and incredible early childhood experiences which aim to spark imagination and curiosity in children as they begin their learning journey.Our four key values ensure that we are delivering on our mission statement, that childhood matters. We take inspiration from the Te Wariki curriculum of New Zealand and deliver our curriculum through our four key values of inspiring environments, responsive teaching and learning, respectful relationships and equality and equity. To nurture is to belong. Disability & Inclusivity Policy
DeepL, Europe's leading AI company since 2017, is dedicated to breaking down language barriers and bringing cultures closer together. Our expertise in AI and neural networks has enabled us to create cutting-edge communication technologies for businesses, including the acclaimed DeepL Translator which offers 30+ languages, and DeepL Write, our AI writing companion. Our core offering includes a suite of products and tools made for businesses to communicate more effectively, both internally and with their customers around the globe.Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI and build products that help drive better communication, drive connection, and make real-life impact. To do that, we need talented people, like you, who want to be a part of this exciting journey. If you're ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination. What sets us apart We are committed to innovation and to a nurturing work environment. Founded by developers and researchers, we spend a lot of time actively reviewing the latest trends in generative AI and software engineering. Known for pioneering AI technologies, we dive deep into cutting-edge research to create not only translations, but advanced language solutions. Combining our use of modern technology, comprehensive employee benefits with our open and welcoming work culture is what sets us apart. When we tell people about DeepL as an employer, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. Maybe it's because of the products that have helped countless people worldwide, or maybe it's because of our shared goal of improving communication for individuals and businesses worldwide. What we're certain of is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team committed to innovation and the well-being of its employees. Meet the team behind this journey As our Global SalesCompensation Manager, you will play an important role in the continued growth of our GTM team. With your experience and knowledge of sales compensation, it is easy for you to identify potential improvements in operational processes and to build out a world class compensation program. You will help the existing team build and improve the current tools and processes, providing leadership to the business on how to design and implement compensation across sales, customer success and other departments. Your responsibilities To build upon our compensation strategy by developing and implementing compensation strategies aligned with the company's business goals, market trends, and budget constraints Consult on compensation issues and solutions ranging from incentive plan design and individual employee pay recommendations to unique compensation programs Proactively identify challenges that our sales teams encounter in the day-to-day operations and build solutions to drive efficiency interventions, such as retention programs, one-time payments, off-cycle increases, and promotions, etc. Manage the rollout of a new compensation tool, partnering with the Business Technology team, including design, testing, implementation and on-going improvements; working closely with Sales Enablement to ensure effective adoption with all users. Consistently monitor feedback from the sales teams to improve processes. Communicate compensation policies, practices, and changes effectively to employees, managers, and other stakeholders, addressing inquiries and concerns to maintain a positive employee experience. Train the relevant teams on our compensation philosophy and mechanics Recommend actions by analysing and interpreting data and making informed decisions based off of trends, seasonal variance, etc Be part of the sales operations roadmap planning in collaboration with various stakeholders from Sales, SalesOps, RevOps Collaborate with cross functional teams, including Finance, Sales Operations, IT and Legal to drive process improvements and automation initiatives. Document procedures, workflows and best practices related to compensation programs, financial processes and reconciliation. Qualities we look for 8+ years of Sales Operations experience, preferably at a B2B SaaS company Growth and scale-up mindset to help us build Experience of running compensation programs for quota carrying roles (and others as required) on a global scale Knowledge of local markets, pay rates, commission rates and other market specific data Experience of setting up and maintaining a compensation tool such as Everstage, SPIFF, CaptivateIQ, Xactly or similar. Intellectual curiosity and confidence to challenge the status quo Can work well with a variety of cross-functional stakeholders towards a common goal Experience with Salesforce and Excel Strong "get things done" mindset What we offer Diverse and internationally distributed team : joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing-we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network Open communication, regular feedback : as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy makes us better together Remote work, flexible hours : whether you're near or in our hubs in cities like Cologne, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, or prefer the comfort of your own home, you decide where your office is. We offer remote opportunities, flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, all in sync with your team's general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration. Our aim is to integrate your work with your lifestyle, ensuring a balance that respects both your needs and our operational requirements Regular in-person team events : we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together-literally Monthly full-day hacking sessions : every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams-we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity 30 days of annual leave : we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally Annual learning budget : because we never stop learning, we've set up an annual budget for your professional development-pick a learning path which contributes to your career development and we'll back you up If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply-let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you! Please make sure to send your application in English.
May 17, 2024
Full time
DeepL, Europe's leading AI company since 2017, is dedicated to breaking down language barriers and bringing cultures closer together. Our expertise in AI and neural networks has enabled us to create cutting-edge communication technologies for businesses, including the acclaimed DeepL Translator which offers 30+ languages, and DeepL Write, our AI writing companion. Our core offering includes a suite of products and tools made for businesses to communicate more effectively, both internally and with their customers around the globe.Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI and build products that help drive better communication, drive connection, and make real-life impact. To do that, we need talented people, like you, who want to be a part of this exciting journey. If you're ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination. What sets us apart We are committed to innovation and to a nurturing work environment. Founded by developers and researchers, we spend a lot of time actively reviewing the latest trends in generative AI and software engineering. Known for pioneering AI technologies, we dive deep into cutting-edge research to create not only translations, but advanced language solutions. Combining our use of modern technology, comprehensive employee benefits with our open and welcoming work culture is what sets us apart. When we tell people about DeepL as an employer, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. Maybe it's because of the products that have helped countless people worldwide, or maybe it's because of our shared goal of improving communication for individuals and businesses worldwide. What we're certain of is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team committed to innovation and the well-being of its employees. Meet the team behind this journey As our Global SalesCompensation Manager, you will play an important role in the continued growth of our GTM team. With your experience and knowledge of sales compensation, it is easy for you to identify potential improvements in operational processes and to build out a world class compensation program. You will help the existing team build and improve the current tools and processes, providing leadership to the business on how to design and implement compensation across sales, customer success and other departments. Your responsibilities To build upon our compensation strategy by developing and implementing compensation strategies aligned with the company's business goals, market trends, and budget constraints Consult on compensation issues and solutions ranging from incentive plan design and individual employee pay recommendations to unique compensation programs Proactively identify challenges that our sales teams encounter in the day-to-day operations and build solutions to drive efficiency interventions, such as retention programs, one-time payments, off-cycle increases, and promotions, etc. Manage the rollout of a new compensation tool, partnering with the Business Technology team, including design, testing, implementation and on-going improvements; working closely with Sales Enablement to ensure effective adoption with all users. Consistently monitor feedback from the sales teams to improve processes. Communicate compensation policies, practices, and changes effectively to employees, managers, and other stakeholders, addressing inquiries and concerns to maintain a positive employee experience. Train the relevant teams on our compensation philosophy and mechanics Recommend actions by analysing and interpreting data and making informed decisions based off of trends, seasonal variance, etc Be part of the sales operations roadmap planning in collaboration with various stakeholders from Sales, SalesOps, RevOps Collaborate with cross functional teams, including Finance, Sales Operations, IT and Legal to drive process improvements and automation initiatives. Document procedures, workflows and best practices related to compensation programs, financial processes and reconciliation. Qualities we look for 8+ years of Sales Operations experience, preferably at a B2B SaaS company Growth and scale-up mindset to help us build Experience of running compensation programs for quota carrying roles (and others as required) on a global scale Knowledge of local markets, pay rates, commission rates and other market specific data Experience of setting up and maintaining a compensation tool such as Everstage, SPIFF, CaptivateIQ, Xactly or similar. Intellectual curiosity and confidence to challenge the status quo Can work well with a variety of cross-functional stakeholders towards a common goal Experience with Salesforce and Excel Strong "get things done" mindset What we offer Diverse and internationally distributed team : joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing-we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network Open communication, regular feedback : as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy makes us better together Remote work, flexible hours : whether you're near or in our hubs in cities like Cologne, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, or prefer the comfort of your own home, you decide where your office is. We offer remote opportunities, flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, all in sync with your team's general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration. Our aim is to integrate your work with your lifestyle, ensuring a balance that respects both your needs and our operational requirements Regular in-person team events : we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together-literally Monthly full-day hacking sessions : every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams-we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity 30 days of annual leave : we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally Annual learning budget : because we never stop learning, we've set up an annual budget for your professional development-pick a learning path which contributes to your career development and we'll back you up If this role and our mission resonate with you, but you're hesitant because you don't check all the boxes, don't let that hold you back. At DeepL, it's all about the value you bring and the growth we can foster together. Go ahead, apply-let's discover your potential together. We can't wait to meet you! Please make sure to send your application in English.
We're on a mission to make money work for everyone. We're waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We're not about selling products - we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ️ We're looking for a Product Manager to join our team and help us build one of the best, most innovative banks in the world. Monzo is the lead challenger bank in the UK with a mission to Make Money Work for Everyone. In the last few years we've built a banking app with extremely high daily engagement and an NPS that's consistently above 70. More than 10% of UK adults have a Monzo account already, but we have a global ambition and the opportunity to impact hundreds of millions - perhaps even billions - of lives. Product is at the heart of this ambition. As a PM you'll lead a multi-disciplinary team to set big, ambitious goals for an entire product area, and have the freedom to decide how to meet them. You'll operate with autonomy and have a massive impact on our customers' lives and Monzo's success. Your role We're looking for a product manager to join us to define and deliver the next phase of growth for Monzo Flex. Flex has grown significantly over the last two years since launch and has become one of Monzo's largest adopted consumer products. It also recently won the best credit card at the British Banking awards . We're looking to hire someone to help design and accelerate the next phase of growth to become the leading consumer credit, spending product in the UK. As the PM, you'll lead on increasing customer engagement with our fast growing base of existing Flex users, alongside defining how we continue to evolve the product to meet new customer needs. What you'll work on: Lead a cross-functional team to develop and deliver a customer engagement strategy for existing Monzo Flex users, including increasing engagement and monetisation. Key success metrics include total Flex users, monthly engagement and depth of spend. Define product strategy for the next phase of growth Flex, including building a deep understanding of customer needs and market opportunities, and how we'll continue to differentiate ourselves and grow. Work iteratively and collaboratively with design, engineering, research, data science, compliance and many others to refine your plan and execute against it effectively. Balance work to create long-term growth, and work to hit short-term growth and revenue targets. Shape the broader product strategy by sharing insights from your work. You should apply if: You've got extensive experience of shipping successful, customer-centric digital products in a fast growing company. You have experience working with financial services products. Bonus if this experience has been on a credit card or BNPL product. You have previously worked on a product that's success has required strong customer engagement. You're passionate about building value for customers and not just achieving business results. You're data driven, passionate about metrics, and intellectually honest about how your work is performing and driven to continuously improve it. You're creative, opportunistic, and love working as part of a fast, iterative team. You're full of novel ideas and creative solutions, and able to tease them out of others too. You can work effectively with a diverse range of people and working styles to get stuff done, and are able to thoughtfully and constructively challenge and influence the people you work with. You have the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively to a wide range of audiences, and in a structured way You're a fast learner, humble and curious, and enjoy developing yourself and others What we're doing here at Monzo excites you! The interview process: Our interview process involves 4 main stages: Initial Call with Hiring Manager Experience Loop, consisting of x3 hour long interviews to assess Project Walkthrough, Case Study and Leadership. Final chat with our Chief Product Officer Our average process takes around 5-6 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact us on What's in it for you: £85,000 to £120,000 depending on experience stock options & benefits ️ We can help you relocate to the UK We can sponsor visas This role can be based in our London office, but we're open to distributed working within the UK (with ad hoc meetings in London). We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team. Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences And much more, see our full list of benefits here Equal Opportunity Statement We are actively creating an equitable environment for every Monzonaut to thrive. Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we are making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, embracing diversity in all of its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our blog , 2022 Diversity and Inclusion Report and 2023Gender Pay Gap Report. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we're making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we're embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our blog , 2022 Diversity and Inclusion Report and 2023 Gender Pay Gap Report. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Tell us in a paragraph an example of a successful, consumer fintech product that you've shipped and the impact it had? What was your role in this product? Select A US Person is defined as someone who: was born in the United States (US) has at least 1 parent who was born in the US is a naturalised citizen of the US is a green card holder is a US tax resident Keeping your data safe is really important to us. Select Please confirm your UK Right to Work status. 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May 17, 2024
Full time
We're on a mission to make money work for everyone. We're waving goodbye to the complicated and confusing ways of traditional banking. With our hot coral cards and get-paid-early feature, combined with financial education on social media and our award winning customer service, we have a long history of creating magical moments for our customers! We're not about selling products - we want to solve problems and change lives through Monzo ️ We're looking for a Product Manager to join our team and help us build one of the best, most innovative banks in the world. Monzo is the lead challenger bank in the UK with a mission to Make Money Work for Everyone. In the last few years we've built a banking app with extremely high daily engagement and an NPS that's consistently above 70. More than 10% of UK adults have a Monzo account already, but we have a global ambition and the opportunity to impact hundreds of millions - perhaps even billions - of lives. Product is at the heart of this ambition. As a PM you'll lead a multi-disciplinary team to set big, ambitious goals for an entire product area, and have the freedom to decide how to meet them. You'll operate with autonomy and have a massive impact on our customers' lives and Monzo's success. Your role We're looking for a product manager to join us to define and deliver the next phase of growth for Monzo Flex. Flex has grown significantly over the last two years since launch and has become one of Monzo's largest adopted consumer products. It also recently won the best credit card at the British Banking awards . We're looking to hire someone to help design and accelerate the next phase of growth to become the leading consumer credit, spending product in the UK. As the PM, you'll lead on increasing customer engagement with our fast growing base of existing Flex users, alongside defining how we continue to evolve the product to meet new customer needs. What you'll work on: Lead a cross-functional team to develop and deliver a customer engagement strategy for existing Monzo Flex users, including increasing engagement and monetisation. Key success metrics include total Flex users, monthly engagement and depth of spend. Define product strategy for the next phase of growth Flex, including building a deep understanding of customer needs and market opportunities, and how we'll continue to differentiate ourselves and grow. Work iteratively and collaboratively with design, engineering, research, data science, compliance and many others to refine your plan and execute against it effectively. Balance work to create long-term growth, and work to hit short-term growth and revenue targets. Shape the broader product strategy by sharing insights from your work. You should apply if: You've got extensive experience of shipping successful, customer-centric digital products in a fast growing company. You have experience working with financial services products. Bonus if this experience has been on a credit card or BNPL product. You have previously worked on a product that's success has required strong customer engagement. You're passionate about building value for customers and not just achieving business results. You're data driven, passionate about metrics, and intellectually honest about how your work is performing and driven to continuously improve it. You're creative, opportunistic, and love working as part of a fast, iterative team. You're full of novel ideas and creative solutions, and able to tease them out of others too. You can work effectively with a diverse range of people and working styles to get stuff done, and are able to thoughtfully and constructively challenge and influence the people you work with. You have the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively to a wide range of audiences, and in a structured way You're a fast learner, humble and curious, and enjoy developing yourself and others What we're doing here at Monzo excites you! The interview process: Our interview process involves 4 main stages: Initial Call with Hiring Manager Experience Loop, consisting of x3 hour long interviews to assess Project Walkthrough, Case Study and Leadership. Final chat with our Chief Product Officer Our average process takes around 5-6 weeks but we will always work around your availability. You will have the chance to speak to our recruitment team at various points during your process but if you do have any specific questions ahead of this please contact us on What's in it for you: £85,000 to £120,000 depending on experience stock options & benefits ️ We can help you relocate to the UK We can sponsor visas This role can be based in our London office, but we're open to distributed working within the UK (with ad hoc meetings in London). We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team. Learning budget of £1,000 a year for books, training courses and conferences And much more, see our full list of benefits here Equal Opportunity Statement We are actively creating an equitable environment for every Monzonaut to thrive. Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we are making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, embracing diversity in all of its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our blog , 2022 Diversity and Inclusion Report and 2023Gender Pay Gap Report. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. Equal opportunities for everyone Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we're making sure we have lots of support for all of our people to grow at Monzo. At Monzo, we're embracing diversity by fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone. You can read more in our blog , 2022 Diversity and Inclusion Report and 2023 Gender Pay Gap Report. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Tell us in a paragraph an example of a successful, consumer fintech product that you've shipped and the impact it had? What was your role in this product? Select A US Person is defined as someone who: was born in the United States (US) has at least 1 parent who was born in the US is a naturalised citizen of the US is a green card holder is a US tax resident Keeping your data safe is really important to us. Select Please confirm your UK Right to Work status. 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