Sewell Wallis are representing a social impact foundation committed to placing people at the center of social and political decision-making. With the mission is to tackle society's greatest challenges through innovative approaches. We seek an experienced and entrepreneurial Head of Fundraising to drive our financial initiatives. As a pivotal team member, you'll secure resources vital for our innovative work in reshaping political systems for the future. Responsibilities: Fundraising strategy : Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with our mission and goals. This includes identifying potential funding sources, setting fundraising targets, and creating detailed plans to achieve them. Foundation and Grant Management : Work closely with the Institutional Fundraising lead to research, identify, and cultivate relationships with foundations, trusts, and grant-making organisations that share our vision. Prepare and submit high-quality grant proposals and applications, ensuring compliance with all requirements and deadlines. Fundraising development : Design new funding streams as appropriate, to support individual projects; for example, individual giving campaigns which capitalise on digital technologies, ensuring donor cultivation, stewardship, and retention Campaigns and Events : Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and events, both online and offline, to engage donors and raise funds. Collaborate with the communications team to promote and deliver these initiatives effectively. Budget Management : Manage the fundraising budget, tracking expenses, and ensuring efficient allocation of resources to maximise fundraising efforts. Reporting and Analytics : Monitor and report on fundraising progress, providing regular updates to the executive team and board of directors. Use data and analytics to assess fundraising effectiveness and make data-driven improvements. Team Leadership : Lead and mentor a team of fundraising professionals, providing guidance, support, and opportunities for professional development. Compliance : Ensure compliance with all relevant fundraising regulations and ethical standards, both in the UK and internationally. Essential Skills/Experience: A passion for the mission. Excellent communication skills. Networking prowess for high-profile representations. Knowledge of environmental and democratic fundraising landscapes and UK fundraising code of practice with a high level of integrity and ethical conduct. Strong leadership and innovation skills. Familiarity with the UK fundraising code of practice. Budget management and time management skills. Contribution to CRM system development. Desirable Skills/Experience: Existing relationships with funders in democratic innovation and climate action. Global context experience in individual giving. Awareness of digital technologies and their fundraising potential. Salary, Benefits, and Conditions: Salary range: 55-60k per annum (pro rata based on experience). Flexible working options, potentially part-time or full time (Tuesday to Thursday core days). 35 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata). Pension contribution. Progression - the opportunity for role shaping and leadership For more information contact Faith Collins. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Sewell Wallis are representing a social impact foundation committed to placing people at the center of social and political decision-making. With the mission is to tackle society's greatest challenges through innovative approaches. We seek an experienced and entrepreneurial Head of Fundraising to drive our financial initiatives. As a pivotal team member, you'll secure resources vital for our innovative work in reshaping political systems for the future. Responsibilities: Fundraising strategy : Develop and implement a comprehensive fundraising strategy aligned with our mission and goals. This includes identifying potential funding sources, setting fundraising targets, and creating detailed plans to achieve them. Foundation and Grant Management : Work closely with the Institutional Fundraising lead to research, identify, and cultivate relationships with foundations, trusts, and grant-making organisations that share our vision. Prepare and submit high-quality grant proposals and applications, ensuring compliance with all requirements and deadlines. Fundraising development : Design new funding streams as appropriate, to support individual projects; for example, individual giving campaigns which capitalise on digital technologies, ensuring donor cultivation, stewardship, and retention Campaigns and Events : Plan and execute fundraising campaigns and events, both online and offline, to engage donors and raise funds. Collaborate with the communications team to promote and deliver these initiatives effectively. Budget Management : Manage the fundraising budget, tracking expenses, and ensuring efficient allocation of resources to maximise fundraising efforts. Reporting and Analytics : Monitor and report on fundraising progress, providing regular updates to the executive team and board of directors. Use data and analytics to assess fundraising effectiveness and make data-driven improvements. Team Leadership : Lead and mentor a team of fundraising professionals, providing guidance, support, and opportunities for professional development. Compliance : Ensure compliance with all relevant fundraising regulations and ethical standards, both in the UK and internationally. Essential Skills/Experience: A passion for the mission. Excellent communication skills. Networking prowess for high-profile representations. Knowledge of environmental and democratic fundraising landscapes and UK fundraising code of practice with a high level of integrity and ethical conduct. Strong leadership and innovation skills. Familiarity with the UK fundraising code of practice. Budget management and time management skills. Contribution to CRM system development. Desirable Skills/Experience: Existing relationships with funders in democratic innovation and climate action. Global context experience in individual giving. Awareness of digital technologies and their fundraising potential. Salary, Benefits, and Conditions: Salary range: 55-60k per annum (pro rata based on experience). Flexible working options, potentially part-time or full time (Tuesday to Thursday core days). 35 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rata). Pension contribution. Progression - the opportunity for role shaping and leadership For more information contact Faith Collins. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Network Manager, Assistant Vice President page is loaded Network Manager, Assistant Vice President Apply locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 15 Days Ago job requisition id R-745580 Who we are looking for State Street is recruiting for a Network Manager, AVP to provide oversight of our Agent Bank and Cash Correspondent Bank network. State Street's network consists of over 150 relationships across 103 countries and is an integral part of the operation of the bank with over $42trn in AUCA. As State Street embarks on an exciting period of transformation for the Bank we require an experienced AVP with deep understanding of banking relationships and the complexity of supporting a diverse network. Responsibilities: Key responsibilities of an AVP Network Manager include the due diligence and on-going monitoring of a select number of third party /affiliate custodian relationships. Accountable for completion of key control processes relating to Network Management due diligence and oversight including but not limited to; questionnaire management and assessment, issuance and management of various governing documents, on-site due diligence visits and the maintenance of market related information Contribution to the related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Operating Requirements process reviews. This includes assessment and incorporation of new and relevant criteria into the oversight process as required. Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to clients and internal business units, supporting State Street Product Organisation business strategies and priorities. Participate in and/or contribute to, internal governance and controls forums. Providing updates to senior management as required to mitigate known and emerging risks. Identify and compose market intelligence from third party sources for onward transmission to SSTB Clients whilst ensuring communication of key regulatory and third party / affiliate changes to internal business units and Governance structures where impacted. Represent SST externally at Industry events and forums. Lobbying with local participants and regulators to develop product and operational efficiencies for SST and its clients. Collaborate within Network Management, the wider Product organisation and other cross-functional partners to ensure SST's compliance with relevant regulatory guidance and obligations. Develop the skills necessary to participate in projects and initiatives as required (e.g. regulatory requests / examinations, agent selection and conversions, change etc.). Act in accordance with Risk Excellence and role model Ethical behaviour and decision making as part of our Way Ahead foundation Perform other duties as required What we value These skills will help you succeed in this role Market knowledge across securities and cash products Subject matter expertise of the Custody family of products; Global Custody, Direct Custody and associated FX and Cash products Industry profile with a track record of engagement and leadership on major industry events Track record of engagement with regulators and market infrastructures globally Strong financial planning skills. Education & Preferred Qualifications Seasoned AVP with 3+ years experience in Network Management or Product Proven leader, strong communicator, consultative approach. Proven change agent with track record of delivery About State Street What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients. Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential. Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Discover more at Similar Jobs (1) Operational Readiness Manager, Assistant Vice President locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. Our promise to maintain an environment where every employee feels valued and able to meet their full potential infuses our company values. It's also part of our commitment to inclusion, development and engagement, and corporate social responsibility. You'll have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. Join us. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider applications for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. For more information, for U.S. jobs only, please read our CEO Statement .
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Network Manager, Assistant Vice President page is loaded Network Manager, Assistant Vice President Apply locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 15 Days Ago job requisition id R-745580 Who we are looking for State Street is recruiting for a Network Manager, AVP to provide oversight of our Agent Bank and Cash Correspondent Bank network. State Street's network consists of over 150 relationships across 103 countries and is an integral part of the operation of the bank with over $42trn in AUCA. As State Street embarks on an exciting period of transformation for the Bank we require an experienced AVP with deep understanding of banking relationships and the complexity of supporting a diverse network. Responsibilities: Key responsibilities of an AVP Network Manager include the due diligence and on-going monitoring of a select number of third party /affiliate custodian relationships. Accountable for completion of key control processes relating to Network Management due diligence and oversight including but not limited to; questionnaire management and assessment, issuance and management of various governing documents, on-site due diligence visits and the maintenance of market related information Contribution to the related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Operating Requirements process reviews. This includes assessment and incorporation of new and relevant criteria into the oversight process as required. Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) to clients and internal business units, supporting State Street Product Organisation business strategies and priorities. Participate in and/or contribute to, internal governance and controls forums. Providing updates to senior management as required to mitigate known and emerging risks. Identify and compose market intelligence from third party sources for onward transmission to SSTB Clients whilst ensuring communication of key regulatory and third party / affiliate changes to internal business units and Governance structures where impacted. Represent SST externally at Industry events and forums. Lobbying with local participants and regulators to develop product and operational efficiencies for SST and its clients. Collaborate within Network Management, the wider Product organisation and other cross-functional partners to ensure SST's compliance with relevant regulatory guidance and obligations. Develop the skills necessary to participate in projects and initiatives as required (e.g. regulatory requests / examinations, agent selection and conversions, change etc.). Act in accordance with Risk Excellence and role model Ethical behaviour and decision making as part of our Way Ahead foundation Perform other duties as required What we value These skills will help you succeed in this role Market knowledge across securities and cash products Subject matter expertise of the Custody family of products; Global Custody, Direct Custody and associated FX and Cash products Industry profile with a track record of engagement and leadership on major industry events Track record of engagement with regulators and market infrastructures globally Strong financial planning skills. Education & Preferred Qualifications Seasoned AVP with 3+ years experience in Network Management or Product Proven leader, strong communicator, consultative approach. Proven change agent with track record of delivery About State Street What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients. Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential. Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Discover more at Similar Jobs (1) Operational Readiness Manager, Assistant Vice President locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. Our promise to maintain an environment where every employee feels valued and able to meet their full potential infuses our company values. It's also part of our commitment to inclusion, development and engagement, and corporate social responsibility. You'll have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. Join us. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider applications for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. For more information, for U.S. jobs only, please read our CEO Statement .
Merrifield Consultants are delighted to partner with The London Transport Museum to find a Senior Trusts and Statutory Manager, someone to be responsible for developing high-value reactive bids and proactive applications whilst coordinating cross-organisational responses to large opportunities. The successful candidate will manage a number of high value grants and key relationships across the Museum's trusts and statutory portfolio, working to secure funds for a number of exciting new projects and initiatives as well as existing programmes of work. Title: Senior Trusts and Statutory Manager Lie Management Responsibility: Trusts and Foundation Manager Salary: 37,800 - 46,200 PA Location: London based office with a minimum of 1 day in the office. Contract: Permanent/ Full-time Benefits: Free travel on the TfL network, Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class ticket for National Rail travel from home and 30 days annual leave plus much more Closing Date: 27th March 2024 The London Transport Museum are the world's leading museum of urban transport. As a heritage and education charity, they aim to reach every primary school in the capital to fire the imaginations of tomorrow's engineers, designers, scientists and arts enthusiasts. With business partners and industry decision-makers, they also tackle the topics that matter to London, from smart cities to green innovation. Main responsibilities: Identify and manage a pipeline of high-value prospects and opportunities which have the potential of delivering six or seven figure grants. Lead on horizon scanning for statutory income sources from sources including DCMS, Arts Council England, National Lottery Heritage Fund and funding which supports the Museum's Green Journey strategy Working with colleagues across London Transport Museum to develop and submit high-value and high-quality statutory, trust and foundation bids, creating a compelling narrative, budget and outcomes for a range of London Transport Museum projects Manage major funding grants and relationships, ensuring effective stewardship, reporting and budget management Manage processes and cross-organisational systems to effectively manage funded grants, undertaking due diligence in line with Charity Law and fundraising regulation to mitigate against risk Work with portfolio teams including colleagues in individual giving, corporate and across the Museum to develop applications for fundable projects and programmes which meet funding criteria Line manage the Trusts and Foundations Manager, supporting them to grow and manage the income raised from their portfolio, providing support and professional development opportunities Embody London Transport Museum's mission, vision and behaviours, being open, collaborative and active with a commitment to valuing people, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and green leadership Knowledge and Skillset: Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of trust and statutory fundraising, charity legislation, major trust and statutory funders' grant and funding criteria and of the general trust and statutory funding landscape Knowledge of developing and executing fundraising strategy Knowledge of researching and approaching and securing income from trusts, foundations and statutory sources Proven ability to monitor, assess, evaluate and report back to funders on how their support has delivered against London Transport Museum's charitable purpose and project aims and objectives Knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulations, Charity Law and other relevant fundraising legislation and guidelines. This is an exciting time to join the museum and as a member of the Middle Management Team, you will become a supportive, proactive member of the Museum's high-performing Development department, securing funding that enables the Museum's five-year strategy. To find out more and to apply, please contact Jaini Shah at Merrifield Consultants We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Merrifield Consultants are delighted to partner with The London Transport Museum to find a Senior Trusts and Statutory Manager, someone to be responsible for developing high-value reactive bids and proactive applications whilst coordinating cross-organisational responses to large opportunities. The successful candidate will manage a number of high value grants and key relationships across the Museum's trusts and statutory portfolio, working to secure funds for a number of exciting new projects and initiatives as well as existing programmes of work. Title: Senior Trusts and Statutory Manager Lie Management Responsibility: Trusts and Foundation Manager Salary: 37,800 - 46,200 PA Location: London based office with a minimum of 1 day in the office. Contract: Permanent/ Full-time Benefits: Free travel on the TfL network, Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class ticket for National Rail travel from home and 30 days annual leave plus much more Closing Date: 27th March 2024 The London Transport Museum are the world's leading museum of urban transport. As a heritage and education charity, they aim to reach every primary school in the capital to fire the imaginations of tomorrow's engineers, designers, scientists and arts enthusiasts. With business partners and industry decision-makers, they also tackle the topics that matter to London, from smart cities to green innovation. Main responsibilities: Identify and manage a pipeline of high-value prospects and opportunities which have the potential of delivering six or seven figure grants. Lead on horizon scanning for statutory income sources from sources including DCMS, Arts Council England, National Lottery Heritage Fund and funding which supports the Museum's Green Journey strategy Working with colleagues across London Transport Museum to develop and submit high-value and high-quality statutory, trust and foundation bids, creating a compelling narrative, budget and outcomes for a range of London Transport Museum projects Manage major funding grants and relationships, ensuring effective stewardship, reporting and budget management Manage processes and cross-organisational systems to effectively manage funded grants, undertaking due diligence in line with Charity Law and fundraising regulation to mitigate against risk Work with portfolio teams including colleagues in individual giving, corporate and across the Museum to develop applications for fundable projects and programmes which meet funding criteria Line manage the Trusts and Foundations Manager, supporting them to grow and manage the income raised from their portfolio, providing support and professional development opportunities Embody London Transport Museum's mission, vision and behaviours, being open, collaborative and active with a commitment to valuing people, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and green leadership Knowledge and Skillset: Knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of trust and statutory fundraising, charity legislation, major trust and statutory funders' grant and funding criteria and of the general trust and statutory funding landscape Knowledge of developing and executing fundraising strategy Knowledge of researching and approaching and securing income from trusts, foundations and statutory sources Proven ability to monitor, assess, evaluate and report back to funders on how their support has delivered against London Transport Museum's charitable purpose and project aims and objectives Knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulations, Charity Law and other relevant fundraising legislation and guidelines. This is an exciting time to join the museum and as a member of the Middle Management Team, you will become a supportive, proactive member of the Museum's high-performing Development department, securing funding that enables the Museum's five-year strategy. To find out more and to apply, please contact Jaini Shah at Merrifield Consultants We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
Fundraising Officer (Community & Events) Location: Hybrid Salary: £22,000 to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) Role Status: 35 hours per week Make a lasting impact by joining our team as a Fundraising Officer (Community & Events) and help us transform the lives of those affected by meningitis. About the job This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to move into a career in the charity and fundraising sector. We would welcome applications from people with limited fundraising experience, but who have transferrable skills and experience to the role. You will become an integral part of the Fundraising Team at Meningitis Now, as we look to grow our programme of events and continue to proactively seek opportunities in communities throughout the UK. You will support the fundraising team in the development and delivery of our community fundraising programme, by seeking successful fundraising opportunities through supporters, schools, universities, and associations throughout the UK. Supporting the development of the events programme, in recruitment of participants through a variety of effective marketing communications and excellent stewardship, ensuring they maximise their fundraising potential. You will also be required to manage the day-to-day logistics of events which may include working with external suppliers or Meningitis Now volunteers. You will have the opportunity to lead on at least one event which may include any of the following events in our current programme: London Marathon, Five Valleys Walk, Great North Run, London Landmarks Half Marathon along with a trekking challenge. Key Duties and Responsibilities: To work as part of a team to deliver the annual fundraising plan and income target. Lead on the delivery of at least one Meningitis Now fundraising event. Deliver excellent supporter care including supporter recruitment, development, and stewardship. Create and implement successful marketing plans for the events portfolio using a range of communication channels to drive enquiry numbers and conversions to ensure that all events are filled to an agreed participant target number. Work with the communications and marketing team to provide content for social media campaigns with the aim of recruiting participants. Develop fundraising opportunities across a broad range of target markets including community organisations, schools, and universities. Recruit and motivate supporters, encouraging innovative fundraising ideas to help achieve targets. Develop positive relationships with all supporters with the aim of achieving long-term and sustainable support, through written communications, telephone conversations, face to face meetings, and attendance at events. Use the database as an effective fundraising tool, maintaining individual records, making data selections to agreed briefs and analysing performance. Manage suppliers including event companies and marketing agencies, ensuring high standards of delivery and cost control are always maintained. Be an active member of the Fundraising and Communications team, attending and supporting fundraising events as and when required. Keep accurate records and the database (Salesforce) up to date with all supporter communications. Ensure that all data protection requirements are upheld. Champion the Fundraising Regulator s Codes of Practice. What we're looking for: The successful candidate will have excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to create and implement successful marketing plans using a range of communication channels. You will have the ability to motivate and inspire others and have high levels of project and event management, with the ability to communicate with confidence and fluency. You will feel at ease speaking over the phone, email and in person with a broad range of people; for example, families affected by meningitis. Skills and Experience: Professional fundraising, marketing or sales experience preferably within a charity. Event and/or project management. Experience of working on cross-organisational projects. Experience of delivering exceptional supporter care. Working in target driven environments. Achieving financial targets & budget setting. Experience of producing a range of effective communications. Experience of using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Database. Data protection (Preferably within the charity sector). Excellent relationship management skills, with ability to motivate and inspire others. Excellent networking skills. Engaging interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with confidence and fluency. Strong administration, ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities. Excellent written and telephone communication skills. Numeracy and attention to detail. Empathy, often working with individuals who have been affected by meningitis. Competency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word. Strong self-motivation with ability to work on own initiative identifying and maximising fundraising opportunities. Desirable Selection Criteria: Professional marketing or fundraising qualification Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Working with volunteers Other Requirements: Commitment to the goals and values of Meningitis Now Occasional out-of-hour travel and attendance at support events, when required Other requirements as determined by the organisation Full UK driving license In return, we offer a wide range of benefits, including: 30 days annual leave per annum, pro rata plus bank holidays Enrolment into our employer matched pension scheme (matched up to 5%) Life Assurance Scheme (4 x annual salary) Hybrid Working Policy Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay Fertility Treatment Policy Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave Long-term Service Rewards an extra day annual leave (pro rata) for every 5 years service, up to a maximum of 3 days Staff Suggestion Box Cycle scheme Free Parking And more Ready to apply? Click apply now and you will be redirected to our website to complete your application. Please complete the application form at the bottom of the page once you have been redirected. Please note that due to using an anonymised recruitment process, only responses to the application questions will be used for shortlisting. If you choose to upload a CV or cover letter, this information won't be seen until after shortlisting has been completed. Therefore, please ensure you clearly demonstrate in the application form how your experience and skills fit with the requirements outlined. Closing date for applications: 10am on Tuesday 9 April 2024 Interviews: Tuesday 23 April 2024 Note: Meningitis Now reserves the right to close this advert early or extend it depending on the number of sufficient applications received. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Fundraising Officer (Community & Events) Location: Hybrid Salary: £22,000 to £28,000 per annum (depending on experience) Role Status: 35 hours per week Make a lasting impact by joining our team as a Fundraising Officer (Community & Events) and help us transform the lives of those affected by meningitis. About the job This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to move into a career in the charity and fundraising sector. We would welcome applications from people with limited fundraising experience, but who have transferrable skills and experience to the role. You will become an integral part of the Fundraising Team at Meningitis Now, as we look to grow our programme of events and continue to proactively seek opportunities in communities throughout the UK. You will support the fundraising team in the development and delivery of our community fundraising programme, by seeking successful fundraising opportunities through supporters, schools, universities, and associations throughout the UK. Supporting the development of the events programme, in recruitment of participants through a variety of effective marketing communications and excellent stewardship, ensuring they maximise their fundraising potential. You will also be required to manage the day-to-day logistics of events which may include working with external suppliers or Meningitis Now volunteers. You will have the opportunity to lead on at least one event which may include any of the following events in our current programme: London Marathon, Five Valleys Walk, Great North Run, London Landmarks Half Marathon along with a trekking challenge. Key Duties and Responsibilities: To work as part of a team to deliver the annual fundraising plan and income target. Lead on the delivery of at least one Meningitis Now fundraising event. Deliver excellent supporter care including supporter recruitment, development, and stewardship. Create and implement successful marketing plans for the events portfolio using a range of communication channels to drive enquiry numbers and conversions to ensure that all events are filled to an agreed participant target number. Work with the communications and marketing team to provide content for social media campaigns with the aim of recruiting participants. Develop fundraising opportunities across a broad range of target markets including community organisations, schools, and universities. Recruit and motivate supporters, encouraging innovative fundraising ideas to help achieve targets. Develop positive relationships with all supporters with the aim of achieving long-term and sustainable support, through written communications, telephone conversations, face to face meetings, and attendance at events. Use the database as an effective fundraising tool, maintaining individual records, making data selections to agreed briefs and analysing performance. Manage suppliers including event companies and marketing agencies, ensuring high standards of delivery and cost control are always maintained. Be an active member of the Fundraising and Communications team, attending and supporting fundraising events as and when required. Keep accurate records and the database (Salesforce) up to date with all supporter communications. Ensure that all data protection requirements are upheld. Champion the Fundraising Regulator s Codes of Practice. What we're looking for: The successful candidate will have excellent relationship management skills, with the ability to create and implement successful marketing plans using a range of communication channels. You will have the ability to motivate and inspire others and have high levels of project and event management, with the ability to communicate with confidence and fluency. You will feel at ease speaking over the phone, email and in person with a broad range of people; for example, families affected by meningitis. Skills and Experience: Professional fundraising, marketing or sales experience preferably within a charity. Event and/or project management. Experience of working on cross-organisational projects. Experience of delivering exceptional supporter care. Working in target driven environments. Achieving financial targets & budget setting. Experience of producing a range of effective communications. Experience of using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Database. Data protection (Preferably within the charity sector). Excellent relationship management skills, with ability to motivate and inspire others. Excellent networking skills. Engaging interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with confidence and fluency. Strong administration, ability to plan, balance and cope with competing priorities. Excellent written and telephone communication skills. Numeracy and attention to detail. Empathy, often working with individuals who have been affected by meningitis. Competency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word. Strong self-motivation with ability to work on own initiative identifying and maximising fundraising opportunities. Desirable Selection Criteria: Professional marketing or fundraising qualification Member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Working with volunteers Other Requirements: Commitment to the goals and values of Meningitis Now Occasional out-of-hour travel and attendance at support events, when required Other requirements as determined by the organisation Full UK driving license In return, we offer a wide range of benefits, including: 30 days annual leave per annum, pro rata plus bank holidays Enrolment into our employer matched pension scheme (matched up to 5%) Life Assurance Scheme (4 x annual salary) Hybrid Working Policy Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay Fertility Treatment Policy Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave Long-term Service Rewards an extra day annual leave (pro rata) for every 5 years service, up to a maximum of 3 days Staff Suggestion Box Cycle scheme Free Parking And more Ready to apply? Click apply now and you will be redirected to our website to complete your application. Please complete the application form at the bottom of the page once you have been redirected. Please note that due to using an anonymised recruitment process, only responses to the application questions will be used for shortlisting. If you choose to upload a CV or cover letter, this information won't be seen until after shortlisting has been completed. Therefore, please ensure you clearly demonstrate in the application form how your experience and skills fit with the requirements outlined. Closing date for applications: 10am on Tuesday 9 April 2024 Interviews: Tuesday 23 April 2024 Note: Meningitis Now reserves the right to close this advert early or extend it depending on the number of sufficient applications received. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.
Synthetic Process Development Chemist c£40-64k +Bonus +Benefits South East ABJ6783 Permanent As high-level graduate (BSc, MSc or PhD) of Chemist, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering Scientist with several years industrial experience you will embark on a development / product synthesis and analysing opportunity. This is a great role for a process chemist with practical excellence and experience transferring process from lab to (pilot) plant scale. As a process chemist you will be involved in designing and synthesise novel compounds across a variety of chemistry types, developing robust processes which can be translated to commercial manufacture. You will have the opportunity to drive the development of industrially relevant, next generation materials across a range of scales (100g 5kg) in well-equipped laboratories. Your understanding of synthetic chemistry will help enable commercialisation of novel chemical solutions whilst working across multiple functions to assess regulatory, legal (intellectual property) and commercial viability of new materials. Key points to mention crucial to the role Several years experience MUST be in an industrial process R&D setting This experience needs to be, first and foremost, in developing robust chemical processes (often from early-stage, discovery-type synthetic routes) which can be translated to commercial manufacture. The scales operated at (e.g. 100 g 5 kg) must closely match This person is immediately owning projects in this area, stewarding and overseeing workstreams of others and be leading (and developing) safety frameworks and more junior colleagues. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the high safety standard of the group within and beyond laboratory work Predominantly lab-based (at least 60% of time), developing commercially viable synthetic processes for translation to commercial manufacture Requirement to take ownership for other (sometimes non-lab based activities) to support the team s operation (e.g. related to safety, risk assessment and/or quality) Effective collation of data, interpreting and communicating results to agree next project steps in collaboration. Contribute effectively as an individual and as part of globally-distributed, cross-functional teams Solving complex scientific problems through generation of innovative solutions Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Required: BSc or MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, process or Synthetic chemistry or Materials Science Willingness to take ownership and accountability to progress projects independently Experience MUST BE several years in an industrial setting Must have worked CLOSELY to scales operated at (e.g. 100g 5 kg) industrially Technical background - significant experienced technology/ chemical, synthetic chemistry, product development, in various areas like synthetic organic chemistry or formulation or polymers, additives fuels, emulsifiers, diesels markets but can take from other industries materials etc. Track record within an industrial process R&D setting of translating early-stage synthetic routes into robust chemical processes which can be translated to commercial manufacture Hands-on experience in use and troubleshooting of a range of chemical analysis techniques such as LC-MS, GC-FID, GC-MS, NMR spectroscopy and FTIR spectroscopy Strong interpersonal and networking skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams Experience of sustainable and/or green chemistry in an industrial setting desirable They offer an attractive salary (dependent on experience), commensurate with qualifications. To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson quoting ABJ6783 on directly, outlining your particular skills, experience and relevance to this post Email
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Synthetic Process Development Chemist c£40-64k +Bonus +Benefits South East ABJ6783 Permanent As high-level graduate (BSc, MSc or PhD) of Chemist, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Engineering Scientist with several years industrial experience you will embark on a development / product synthesis and analysing opportunity. This is a great role for a process chemist with practical excellence and experience transferring process from lab to (pilot) plant scale. As a process chemist you will be involved in designing and synthesise novel compounds across a variety of chemistry types, developing robust processes which can be translated to commercial manufacture. You will have the opportunity to drive the development of industrially relevant, next generation materials across a range of scales (100g 5kg) in well-equipped laboratories. Your understanding of synthetic chemistry will help enable commercialisation of novel chemical solutions whilst working across multiple functions to assess regulatory, legal (intellectual property) and commercial viability of new materials. Key points to mention crucial to the role Several years experience MUST be in an industrial process R&D setting This experience needs to be, first and foremost, in developing robust chemical processes (often from early-stage, discovery-type synthetic routes) which can be translated to commercial manufacture. The scales operated at (e.g. 100 g 5 kg) must closely match This person is immediately owning projects in this area, stewarding and overseeing workstreams of others and be leading (and developing) safety frameworks and more junior colleagues. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the high safety standard of the group within and beyond laboratory work Predominantly lab-based (at least 60% of time), developing commercially viable synthetic processes for translation to commercial manufacture Requirement to take ownership for other (sometimes non-lab based activities) to support the team s operation (e.g. related to safety, risk assessment and/or quality) Effective collation of data, interpreting and communicating results to agree next project steps in collaboration. Contribute effectively as an individual and as part of globally-distributed, cross-functional teams Solving complex scientific problems through generation of innovative solutions Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience Required: BSc or MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, process or Synthetic chemistry or Materials Science Willingness to take ownership and accountability to progress projects independently Experience MUST BE several years in an industrial setting Must have worked CLOSELY to scales operated at (e.g. 100g 5 kg) industrially Technical background - significant experienced technology/ chemical, synthetic chemistry, product development, in various areas like synthetic organic chemistry or formulation or polymers, additives fuels, emulsifiers, diesels markets but can take from other industries materials etc. Track record within an industrial process R&D setting of translating early-stage synthetic routes into robust chemical processes which can be translated to commercial manufacture Hands-on experience in use and troubleshooting of a range of chemical analysis techniques such as LC-MS, GC-FID, GC-MS, NMR spectroscopy and FTIR spectroscopy Strong interpersonal and networking skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively in teams Experience of sustainable and/or green chemistry in an industrial setting desirable They offer an attractive salary (dependent on experience), commensurate with qualifications. To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson quoting ABJ6783 on directly, outlining your particular skills, experience and relevance to this post Email
The Diocese of Leeds Net Zero Carbon Fundraising Officer Job Title Net Zero Carbon Fundraising Office r Part-time 21 hrs (3 days) per week. Fixed term 18 months Reporting To Senior Stewardship Officer Key Relationships Senior Stewardship Officer, Diocesan Environmental Officer, Diocesan Church Buildings Team, Diocesan Property Team, Diocesan Education Team, Incumbents, Churchwardens, Treasurers, Archdeacons, Diocesan Secretary Other Diocesan departments including Finance, Communications, Diocesan Advisory Committee Regional and National colleagues Funding This post is funded by the Church of England Net Zero Capacity Building Fund for a period of 18 months. Therefore the contract will be a fixed-term of 18 months Salary Scale £35,983 Pro rata Job Purpose: • To support Diocesan staff teams and parishes to secure funding to deliver NZC projects and initiatives • To contribute to the infrastructure, culture and capability across the diocese in furthering the NZC ambition of the diocese. Key Responsibilities • Support diocesan staff in drafting and submitting funding applications as required • Support parishes in identifying suitable funders and provide advice on writing grant applications • Responsible for researching and identifying sources of funding from grants and foundations (particularly local and regional). Keep records updated including using grant funding databases. • Liaise with local authorities to explore collaboration for funding for churches Working with the Senior Stewardship Officer: • Promote and administer the Diocesan and National NZC Grants schemes. • Deliver training and surgeries online and face to face to upskill parish representatives in NZC funding opportunities and application skills • Assist parishes to develop local fundraising plans, including digital fundraising • Explore with parishes how their buildings can be used as community assets in order to secure funding Working with the Diocesan Advisory Committee: • Identify churches undertaking works requiring a faculty and who need to apply for grant funding and fundraising in the community. • Identify groups of churches with thematically linked projects that may be able to apply collectively for funding. Communication, training and support • Support the development of a programme of regular communication to parishes on funding opportunities • Keep the website and diocesan online resources platform (digital learning platform) updated with key information. • Build good working relationships with clergy and lay people throughout the differing church traditions in the Diocese. • Maintain external links with the Regional and National Giving Advisor Network and other organisations. Experience and qualifications - The ability to communicate in a clear and lively manner both in writing and verbally Essential - Experience of giving advice on running successful funding campaigns Essential - Experience in seeking and applying for funding from grant making bodies Essential - Experience of co-ordinating, planning, designing and leading training sessions aimed at a variety of audiences Essential - Experience in a Christian Stewardship and /or Fundraising role Desirable - Experienced at working with the voluntary sector Desirable - Graduate, a degree or equivalent level of education or similar relevant experience Desirable - Experience in book-keeping, accounting, treasurer responsibilities and charity law Desirable Skills/Aptitudes - Understanding of, and an ability to develop, good relationships and work with representatives of the churches in the Diocese regardless of their church traditions Essential - Excellent IT competency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel Essential - Highly organised, able to work to tight deadlines and manage conflicting priorities Essential - Ability to deal sensitively and diplomatically with a range of people Essential - An understanding of diversity and cross-cultural dynamics Essential - Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality Essential - An understanding of, and a commitment to the promotion of, the principles and practice of Christian generosity and giving and a willingness to teach others Desirable - A willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as required Desirable - A car driver, or able to travel to all parishes within the Diocese Desirable - An understanding of the challenges facing local churches Desirable - An understanding of the range of digital giving technologies available to churches Desirable Character and personal qualities - In sympathy with the ethos of the Church of England and comfortable engaging with a worshipping community Essential - Have a clear customer-focused outlook Essential - Be self-motivated, with the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team Essential Any Other Duties - The post holder may be required to work occasional evenings and weekends as required. - A core value of Diocesan staff is collaborative team working. The responsibilities outlined above cannot totally encompass or define all tasks which may be required of the post-holder, and you may be asked to perform any other duty as directed from time to time.
Mar 28, 2024
Contractor
The Diocese of Leeds Net Zero Carbon Fundraising Officer Job Title Net Zero Carbon Fundraising Office r Part-time 21 hrs (3 days) per week. Fixed term 18 months Reporting To Senior Stewardship Officer Key Relationships Senior Stewardship Officer, Diocesan Environmental Officer, Diocesan Church Buildings Team, Diocesan Property Team, Diocesan Education Team, Incumbents, Churchwardens, Treasurers, Archdeacons, Diocesan Secretary Other Diocesan departments including Finance, Communications, Diocesan Advisory Committee Regional and National colleagues Funding This post is funded by the Church of England Net Zero Capacity Building Fund for a period of 18 months. Therefore the contract will be a fixed-term of 18 months Salary Scale £35,983 Pro rata Job Purpose: • To support Diocesan staff teams and parishes to secure funding to deliver NZC projects and initiatives • To contribute to the infrastructure, culture and capability across the diocese in furthering the NZC ambition of the diocese. Key Responsibilities • Support diocesan staff in drafting and submitting funding applications as required • Support parishes in identifying suitable funders and provide advice on writing grant applications • Responsible for researching and identifying sources of funding from grants and foundations (particularly local and regional). Keep records updated including using grant funding databases. • Liaise with local authorities to explore collaboration for funding for churches Working with the Senior Stewardship Officer: • Promote and administer the Diocesan and National NZC Grants schemes. • Deliver training and surgeries online and face to face to upskill parish representatives in NZC funding opportunities and application skills • Assist parishes to develop local fundraising plans, including digital fundraising • Explore with parishes how their buildings can be used as community assets in order to secure funding Working with the Diocesan Advisory Committee: • Identify churches undertaking works requiring a faculty and who need to apply for grant funding and fundraising in the community. • Identify groups of churches with thematically linked projects that may be able to apply collectively for funding. Communication, training and support • Support the development of a programme of regular communication to parishes on funding opportunities • Keep the website and diocesan online resources platform (digital learning platform) updated with key information. • Build good working relationships with clergy and lay people throughout the differing church traditions in the Diocese. • Maintain external links with the Regional and National Giving Advisor Network and other organisations. Experience and qualifications - The ability to communicate in a clear and lively manner both in writing and verbally Essential - Experience of giving advice on running successful funding campaigns Essential - Experience in seeking and applying for funding from grant making bodies Essential - Experience of co-ordinating, planning, designing and leading training sessions aimed at a variety of audiences Essential - Experience in a Christian Stewardship and /or Fundraising role Desirable - Experienced at working with the voluntary sector Desirable - Graduate, a degree or equivalent level of education or similar relevant experience Desirable - Experience in book-keeping, accounting, treasurer responsibilities and charity law Desirable Skills/Aptitudes - Understanding of, and an ability to develop, good relationships and work with representatives of the churches in the Diocese regardless of their church traditions Essential - Excellent IT competency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel Essential - Highly organised, able to work to tight deadlines and manage conflicting priorities Essential - Ability to deal sensitively and diplomatically with a range of people Essential - An understanding of diversity and cross-cultural dynamics Essential - Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality Essential - An understanding of, and a commitment to the promotion of, the principles and practice of Christian generosity and giving and a willingness to teach others Desirable - A willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends as required Desirable - A car driver, or able to travel to all parishes within the Diocese Desirable - An understanding of the challenges facing local churches Desirable - An understanding of the range of digital giving technologies available to churches Desirable Character and personal qualities - In sympathy with the ethos of the Church of England and comfortable engaging with a worshipping community Essential - Have a clear customer-focused outlook Essential - Be self-motivated, with the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team Essential Any Other Duties - The post holder may be required to work occasional evenings and weekends as required. - A core value of Diocesan staff is collaborative team working. The responsibilities outlined above cannot totally encompass or define all tasks which may be required of the post-holder, and you may be asked to perform any other duty as directed from time to time.
We are seeking a Junior Developer for UK Power Networks in central Ipswich. This will be for 6-6 months but could become long term. JOB PURPOSE: To play a key role in the implementation of UK Power Networks Digital Strategy by transforming the way the business utilises technology and data to sustain and increase business performance. As a Junior Developer your primary focus will be to Support the Technology Specialists to define, build and continuously improve the core systems and data infrastructure of the business. You will be involved in designing solutions for on-premise and cloud-based technologies. You will be a vital part of a dynamic team defining and delivering continuous change into our systems and data architecture driven increasingly by cloud-based solutions. What you deliver will drive the realisation of the Digital Strategy through enabling technology services that allow true business agility, robust systems resilience, and excellent data intelligence. Specifically, you will be maintaining in house business applications and also working on minor bug fixes, including front-end user interface design, server-side code, any business logic, and database integration. This role is vital to enable the delivery of the UK Power Networks digital strategy and being able to set UK Power Networks up to operate within the expectations of the RIIO-ED2 regime. investment. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: This role will be responsible for the following: Supporting technology change • Take a Supporting role in the customer service agile team, prioritising own workload. • Be primary contact in the customer service agile team, prioritise workload according to agreed attributes including understanding the impact of not delivering. • collaboration with representatives from across the business in the delivery of change for on-premises and cloud-based solutions. • Support waterfall project delivery for certain projects and scope, working with project managers and team members to achieve the required outcomes. Technology solving business challenges. • Showing thought approach in how to rapidly assess and select relevant technology solutions to deliver business needs in a scalable and supportable manner. • Showing deep understanding to keep abreast of technology advances and identifying how and when such capabilities can be tested and utilised to drive digital innovation. • Being passionate about how tech works and getting hands-on to develop cloud-based prototypes to rapidly prove business value and drive learning through action . Driving data change • Ensure your work is done with robustness, scalability and best practices in mind. • Advocating best practices in data governance, ownership and stewardship within the team Ensuring standards and controls • Document customer service technology system strategies, roadmaps and standards and ensuring their alignment and support of UK Power Networks business vision and objectives. • Support the development and adherence to technology principles and guardrails to support the realisation of the enterprise architecture and the corresponding business vision and strategy. Managing Communication • Maintain key stakeholder relationships in the business to continuously understand their biggest challenges and data needs, incorporating these needs into technology design and implementation. NATURE AND SCOPE: UK Power Networks is UK's largest electricity distribution network operator, delivering electricity to approximately 18 million customers, including critical infrastructure and businesses across the country. As we face new opportunities and challenges such as smart meters, electric vehicles and a carbon neutral future, we need to simultaneously transform the way use technology to evolve the service we offer to customers & the platform our teams use to serve them. It is the purpose of this initiative to drive this transformation, by complimenting the digital strategy that will seek to make UK Power Networks a in data driven decision making. You will have the opportunity to have a major impact across the company and change the way technology and data is utilised by employees and customers of UK Power Networks. We are accountable in supporting the business in achieving its vision of becoming an 'employer of choice', 'a respected and trusted corporate citizen' and 'sustainably cost efficient'. SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Qualifications • Education to degree level is desirable but not essential. Experience • Knowledge or experience in working in Agile Delivery Teams and/or leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprises (SAFE) • Experience is required in the creation and maintenance of databases within SQL server. This includes schema normalisation, production of views, stored procedures, triggers and user access control. • Extensive experience with Office 365 and Azure as well as data visualisation tools such as PowerBI • Knowledge of the energy and utilities sector is very much preferred. Technical Skills • Writing clean, concise, commented and exceptional code standards within, but not limited to (C# / JavaScript / VBA/HTML / Razor mark-up/SQL) • Using and deploying Microsoft O365 and Azure cloud services utilising SaaS, PaaS and IaaS models • Designing and delivery of solutions on or integrating with real-time systems • Architecting, designing and delivery of packaged solutions including integration into the wider IT estate. • Designing and implementing cloud-based solutions data engineering solutions, including designing the networking and security arrangements. Using technologies such as Azure Data Lakes, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Data Warehouse/Synapse Analytics, HDInsight, Azure Analysis Services, NoSQL DBs • Championing an automation data driven mindset and knowledge of any programming/scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Go, Python, Ruby, .NET,) • Regularly using data analytics technology and scripting (e.g. SQL, Python/R, NoSQL, PowerBI, Notebooks, machine learning) • In depth understanding of Windows, Linux and Networking systems. • Working with real-time event ingestion engines such as Azure Event Hubs or Apache Kafka, have developed connectors for a range of different data sources. • Excellent range of communication skills, including being able to translate technical issues into non-technical terms and attain complex details from stakeholders quickly and easily.
Mar 28, 2024
Contractor
We are seeking a Junior Developer for UK Power Networks in central Ipswich. This will be for 6-6 months but could become long term. JOB PURPOSE: To play a key role in the implementation of UK Power Networks Digital Strategy by transforming the way the business utilises technology and data to sustain and increase business performance. As a Junior Developer your primary focus will be to Support the Technology Specialists to define, build and continuously improve the core systems and data infrastructure of the business. You will be involved in designing solutions for on-premise and cloud-based technologies. You will be a vital part of a dynamic team defining and delivering continuous change into our systems and data architecture driven increasingly by cloud-based solutions. What you deliver will drive the realisation of the Digital Strategy through enabling technology services that allow true business agility, robust systems resilience, and excellent data intelligence. Specifically, you will be maintaining in house business applications and also working on minor bug fixes, including front-end user interface design, server-side code, any business logic, and database integration. This role is vital to enable the delivery of the UK Power Networks digital strategy and being able to set UK Power Networks up to operate within the expectations of the RIIO-ED2 regime. investment. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: This role will be responsible for the following: Supporting technology change • Take a Supporting role in the customer service agile team, prioritising own workload. • Be primary contact in the customer service agile team, prioritise workload according to agreed attributes including understanding the impact of not delivering. • collaboration with representatives from across the business in the delivery of change for on-premises and cloud-based solutions. • Support waterfall project delivery for certain projects and scope, working with project managers and team members to achieve the required outcomes. Technology solving business challenges. • Showing thought approach in how to rapidly assess and select relevant technology solutions to deliver business needs in a scalable and supportable manner. • Showing deep understanding to keep abreast of technology advances and identifying how and when such capabilities can be tested and utilised to drive digital innovation. • Being passionate about how tech works and getting hands-on to develop cloud-based prototypes to rapidly prove business value and drive learning through action . Driving data change • Ensure your work is done with robustness, scalability and best practices in mind. • Advocating best practices in data governance, ownership and stewardship within the team Ensuring standards and controls • Document customer service technology system strategies, roadmaps and standards and ensuring their alignment and support of UK Power Networks business vision and objectives. • Support the development and adherence to technology principles and guardrails to support the realisation of the enterprise architecture and the corresponding business vision and strategy. Managing Communication • Maintain key stakeholder relationships in the business to continuously understand their biggest challenges and data needs, incorporating these needs into technology design and implementation. NATURE AND SCOPE: UK Power Networks is UK's largest electricity distribution network operator, delivering electricity to approximately 18 million customers, including critical infrastructure and businesses across the country. As we face new opportunities and challenges such as smart meters, electric vehicles and a carbon neutral future, we need to simultaneously transform the way use technology to evolve the service we offer to customers & the platform our teams use to serve them. It is the purpose of this initiative to drive this transformation, by complimenting the digital strategy that will seek to make UK Power Networks a in data driven decision making. You will have the opportunity to have a major impact across the company and change the way technology and data is utilised by employees and customers of UK Power Networks. We are accountable in supporting the business in achieving its vision of becoming an 'employer of choice', 'a respected and trusted corporate citizen' and 'sustainably cost efficient'. SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Qualifications • Education to degree level is desirable but not essential. Experience • Knowledge or experience in working in Agile Delivery Teams and/or leveraging the Scaled Agile Framework for Enterprises (SAFE) • Experience is required in the creation and maintenance of databases within SQL server. This includes schema normalisation, production of views, stored procedures, triggers and user access control. • Extensive experience with Office 365 and Azure as well as data visualisation tools such as PowerBI • Knowledge of the energy and utilities sector is very much preferred. Technical Skills • Writing clean, concise, commented and exceptional code standards within, but not limited to (C# / JavaScript / VBA/HTML / Razor mark-up/SQL) • Using and deploying Microsoft O365 and Azure cloud services utilising SaaS, PaaS and IaaS models • Designing and delivery of solutions on or integrating with real-time systems • Architecting, designing and delivery of packaged solutions including integration into the wider IT estate. • Designing and implementing cloud-based solutions data engineering solutions, including designing the networking and security arrangements. Using technologies such as Azure Data Lakes, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Data Warehouse/Synapse Analytics, HDInsight, Azure Analysis Services, NoSQL DBs • Championing an automation data driven mindset and knowledge of any programming/scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Go, Python, Ruby, .NET,) • Regularly using data analytics technology and scripting (e.g. SQL, Python/R, NoSQL, PowerBI, Notebooks, machine learning) • In depth understanding of Windows, Linux and Networking systems. • Working with real-time event ingestion engines such as Azure Event Hubs or Apache Kafka, have developed connectors for a range of different data sources. • Excellent range of communication skills, including being able to translate technical issues into non-technical terms and attain complex details from stakeholders quickly and easily.
As a Senior Product Manager for our Data Products team you will join an agile organisation of 20 teams who work together on a common mission to build a reliable marketplace where tradespeople find quality jobs and homeowners hire quality tradespeople. At Instapro we have been applying data science and machine learning to improve our core experience for our customers for many years. We are further investing and improving our data science driven product development and are seeking a highly motivated Senior Product Manager with extensive experience in Data Science. This role will work together with a cross functional team of Data Scientists and Full Stack Engineers that will investigate, develop and maintain data science driven product features across our entire product including, acquisition, vetting, matching/recommending, and retention. Your role includes the following: Own the vision and roadmap for a portfolio of data science products tied to business goals Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities, customer pain points, and differentiation using Data Science & AI Be accountable for defining and achieving specific product outcomes Working together with other teams on opportunities, evangalizing for data product solutions within other teams, and experimenting on data product solutions to drive strategic outcomes Lead the ideation, definition, and develop detailed product requirements & translate into user stories for implementation by data science and engineering Build business cases for new features and feature enhancements by collaborating with product leadership, engineering, sales, data science, and operations groups Champion user-centric design principles to deliver an intuitive and delightful user experience, working closely with product designers to create wireframes, prototypes, and UI/UX improvements Define and track key product performance metrics. Analyze data to gain insights into user behaviour and product usage, using this information to guide future product improvements Manage escalations, investigate issues and prioritise fixes 2+ years of experience as a data scientist, and 3-5 years of experience in product management with a focus in data science Experience leading and managing multiple data science product initiatives across different parts of the user journey Deep interest in user experience, creating, and analysing products. Effective communication skills with the ability to work well in a team environment. Strong organisation and management skills to manage multiple concurrent activities Experience using Python, and cloud computing platforms (preferably AWS) Experience with marketplaces would be very beneficial Why you'll enjoy working at the Instapro Group You can make an Impact. Joining Instapro Group is an opportunity to help crack the code in one of the last big industries to become digital-first. We're leaders in our markets, yet small enough for everyone to make a real difference. We care . We don't believe in one size fits all. Whether it's flexibility in your working hours, your location, or opportunities to advance and grow, you'll find a supportive and open culture designed to help our team members thrive. These are the benefits you'll enjoy: 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + 1 annual bonus leave day after 5, 8, 10, 15 and 20 work anniversaries (capped at 5 bonus leave days) 5% employer pension contribution Eligibility to receive stock appreciation rights Comprehensive private medical insurance with AXA Routine treatments health cash plan Enhanced parental leave Hybrid work environment Training support Generous hybrid allowance Commuting allowance for office days These are the values that guide everything we do: We put integrity first . We are authentic, transparent and respectful. We are all stewards. We are stewards of the company on behalf of all stakeholders. We follow the evidence. We are objective, evidence-based and pragmatic in our decision-making. We never stop learning. We are open-minded and curious. We win together. We collaborate and earn trust with our colleagues. We are inclusive. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company. Read our values in full here Interested in applying? Submit your application below and we will get back to you.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
As a Senior Product Manager for our Data Products team you will join an agile organisation of 20 teams who work together on a common mission to build a reliable marketplace where tradespeople find quality jobs and homeowners hire quality tradespeople. At Instapro we have been applying data science and machine learning to improve our core experience for our customers for many years. We are further investing and improving our data science driven product development and are seeking a highly motivated Senior Product Manager with extensive experience in Data Science. This role will work together with a cross functional team of Data Scientists and Full Stack Engineers that will investigate, develop and maintain data science driven product features across our entire product including, acquisition, vetting, matching/recommending, and retention. Your role includes the following: Own the vision and roadmap for a portfolio of data science products tied to business goals Conduct in-depth market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities, customer pain points, and differentiation using Data Science & AI Be accountable for defining and achieving specific product outcomes Working together with other teams on opportunities, evangalizing for data product solutions within other teams, and experimenting on data product solutions to drive strategic outcomes Lead the ideation, definition, and develop detailed product requirements & translate into user stories for implementation by data science and engineering Build business cases for new features and feature enhancements by collaborating with product leadership, engineering, sales, data science, and operations groups Champion user-centric design principles to deliver an intuitive and delightful user experience, working closely with product designers to create wireframes, prototypes, and UI/UX improvements Define and track key product performance metrics. Analyze data to gain insights into user behaviour and product usage, using this information to guide future product improvements Manage escalations, investigate issues and prioritise fixes 2+ years of experience as a data scientist, and 3-5 years of experience in product management with a focus in data science Experience leading and managing multiple data science product initiatives across different parts of the user journey Deep interest in user experience, creating, and analysing products. Effective communication skills with the ability to work well in a team environment. Strong organisation and management skills to manage multiple concurrent activities Experience using Python, and cloud computing platforms (preferably AWS) Experience with marketplaces would be very beneficial Why you'll enjoy working at the Instapro Group You can make an Impact. Joining Instapro Group is an opportunity to help crack the code in one of the last big industries to become digital-first. We're leaders in our markets, yet small enough for everyone to make a real difference. We care . We don't believe in one size fits all. Whether it's flexibility in your working hours, your location, or opportunities to advance and grow, you'll find a supportive and open culture designed to help our team members thrive. These are the benefits you'll enjoy: 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + 1 annual bonus leave day after 5, 8, 10, 15 and 20 work anniversaries (capped at 5 bonus leave days) 5% employer pension contribution Eligibility to receive stock appreciation rights Comprehensive private medical insurance with AXA Routine treatments health cash plan Enhanced parental leave Hybrid work environment Training support Generous hybrid allowance Commuting allowance for office days These are the values that guide everything we do: We put integrity first . We are authentic, transparent and respectful. We are all stewards. We are stewards of the company on behalf of all stakeholders. We follow the evidence. We are objective, evidence-based and pragmatic in our decision-making. We never stop learning. We are open-minded and curious. We win together. We collaborate and earn trust with our colleagues. We are inclusive. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company. Read our values in full here Interested in applying? Submit your application below and we will get back to you.
Legal Counsel, VP (Hybrid) page is loaded Legal Counsel, VP (Hybrid) Apply locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-746713 The Vice President will be responsible for working independently and as part of a legal team of 5 - 6 lawyers on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters relating to the sales, trading and research business and the portfolio solutions business across the EMEA region. The candidate will need experience working with sophisticated business partners and institutional clients in connection with these - often regulated - product types as well as experience in offering these product types in the EMEA region in a post-Brexit environment. The role is located in State Street's offices in Canary Wharf, London, UK. Qualifications include: Solicitor or barrister qualified to practise English law; Right to work in the UK; Extensive experience practising in a major law firm and/or in-house working in the relevant product areas in EMEA; Specifically expertise dealing with ISDA Master Agreements and related collateral arrangements, bespoke currency trading agreements, currency management agreements, outsourced trading agreements, brokerage agreements and research payment agreements; Experience dealing with all aspects of MiFID and EMIR; Strong understanding of licensing laws relevant to cross-border activity in EMEA; Track record of working in a high performing team and working to tight deadlines; Strong and sophisticated drafting and negotiating experience. Why this role is important to us The person filling this role will be responsible for all aspects of supporting these businesses and their growth initiatives and client onboardings. What you will be responsible for The candidate will be responsible for duties including the following: Drafting and negotiating legal contracts and documentation, including ISDA master agreements, credit support annexes, bespoke currency trading and currency management documentation and netting documentation and the ability to craft new forms of documentation for use globally as required; Collaborating with global legal colleagues to effectively and efficiently onboard new clients; Conducting, leading and training others regarding netting, enforceability, jurisdictional and other reviews; Advising on applicable laws and regulations; Providing legal analysis in connection with changes to existing product offerings and new product offerings; Active involvement in the preparation of legal analysis to be put before internal new product approval committees; Assisting with regulatory inquiries; Providing legal support to senior global business colleagues; Managing consultation process with external legal counsel; Ensuring all internal legal templates, policies and guidelines are understood and implemented and are up to date against applicable legislation. The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform. What we value These skills will help you succeed in this role: Results oriented with strong project management and execution skills; Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills with ability to sustain strong relationships with clients, peers and staff; Ability to interact with multiple levels in an organization and in multiple jurisdictions; Keen understanding of market practice impacting the business lines in the relevant jurisdictions and ability to work with business units to achieve practical solutions within applicable regulatory and risk parameters; Strong time management, planning and organizational skills; Ability to work independently but also thrive in a global, dynamic and team-oriented environment; Flexibility and an eagerness to learn; Ability to manage workflows in the best interests both of the business needs and their growth. About State Street What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients. Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential. Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Discover more at Similar Jobs (1) Legal Counsel IS, Vice President locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. Our promise to maintain an environment where every employee feels valued and able to meet their full potential infuses our company values. It's also part of our commitment to inclusion, development and engagement, and corporate social responsibility. You'll have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. Join us. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider applications for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. For more information, for U.S. jobs only, please read our CEO Statement .
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Legal Counsel, VP (Hybrid) page is loaded Legal Counsel, VP (Hybrid) Apply locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id R-746713 The Vice President will be responsible for working independently and as part of a legal team of 5 - 6 lawyers on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters relating to the sales, trading and research business and the portfolio solutions business across the EMEA region. The candidate will need experience working with sophisticated business partners and institutional clients in connection with these - often regulated - product types as well as experience in offering these product types in the EMEA region in a post-Brexit environment. The role is located in State Street's offices in Canary Wharf, London, UK. Qualifications include: Solicitor or barrister qualified to practise English law; Right to work in the UK; Extensive experience practising in a major law firm and/or in-house working in the relevant product areas in EMEA; Specifically expertise dealing with ISDA Master Agreements and related collateral arrangements, bespoke currency trading agreements, currency management agreements, outsourced trading agreements, brokerage agreements and research payment agreements; Experience dealing with all aspects of MiFID and EMIR; Strong understanding of licensing laws relevant to cross-border activity in EMEA; Track record of working in a high performing team and working to tight deadlines; Strong and sophisticated drafting and negotiating experience. Why this role is important to us The person filling this role will be responsible for all aspects of supporting these businesses and their growth initiatives and client onboardings. What you will be responsible for The candidate will be responsible for duties including the following: Drafting and negotiating legal contracts and documentation, including ISDA master agreements, credit support annexes, bespoke currency trading and currency management documentation and netting documentation and the ability to craft new forms of documentation for use globally as required; Collaborating with global legal colleagues to effectively and efficiently onboard new clients; Conducting, leading and training others regarding netting, enforceability, jurisdictional and other reviews; Advising on applicable laws and regulations; Providing legal analysis in connection with changes to existing product offerings and new product offerings; Active involvement in the preparation of legal analysis to be put before internal new product approval committees; Assisting with regulatory inquiries; Providing legal support to senior global business colleagues; Managing consultation process with external legal counsel; Ensuring all internal legal templates, policies and guidelines are understood and implemented and are up to date against applicable legislation. The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected or asked to perform. What we value These skills will help you succeed in this role: Results oriented with strong project management and execution skills; Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills with ability to sustain strong relationships with clients, peers and staff; Ability to interact with multiple levels in an organization and in multiple jurisdictions; Keen understanding of market practice impacting the business lines in the relevant jurisdictions and ability to work with business units to achieve practical solutions within applicable regulatory and risk parameters; Strong time management, planning and organizational skills; Ability to work independently but also thrive in a global, dynamic and team-oriented environment; Flexibility and an eagerness to learn; Ability to manage workflows in the best interests both of the business needs and their growth. About State Street What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients. Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential. Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Discover more at Similar Jobs (1) Legal Counsel IS, Vice President locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. Our promise to maintain an environment where every employee feels valued and able to meet their full potential infuses our company values. It's also part of our commitment to inclusion, development and engagement, and corporate social responsibility. You'll have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. Join us. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider applications for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. For more information, for U.S. jobs only, please read our CEO Statement .
ESG Investment Strategist, State Street Global Advisors, Assistant Vice President page is loaded ESG Investment Strategist, State Street Global Advisors, Assistant Vice President Apply locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-744635 Why this role is important to us State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) provides dedicated ESG/sustainable investment products and strategies, research, thought leadership, and implementation guidance demonstrating the firm's commitment to providing choice to meet our clients' needs. SSGA's ESG team spans various functions covering investments, research and data analytics and extends into various asset classes. Further growing the core ESG strategy team is a key priority for SSGA. This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements. What you will be responsible for As ESG Investment Specialist you will Be an expert on a variety of ESG themes and topics, and rapidly grow into delivering that expertise to serve clients, empower colleagues and raise SSGA's public ESG profile Act as an ESG investment subject matter expert to both internal and external stakeholders Contribute to the adoption of SSGA's investment strategies with clients and prospects, in collaboration with client-facing teams, to fuel the growth of SSGA's ESG business Contribute to complex projects and help conduct ESG related analysis for some of the most sophisticated investors in the world Assist with ESG research efforts across investment teams Collaborate with and keep internal business partners and clients updated on general ESG industry trends and provide insights on how they affect client goals and our offering Contribute to our thought leadership platform and help drive the research agenda on salient ESG and sustainability topics and trends Help to manage ESG requests for proposals/ information (RFP/RFI) and due diligence questionnaires Contribute to the creation of solutions collateral and general ESG marketing materials What we value These skills will help you succeed in this role Analytical with a solid investment foundation, and the ability to formulate strategy to convert ideas into action Passionate about ESG issues with experience in dealing with the investment implications Highly developed team player, within a multi-cultural environment; someone who is sensitive to complexities within a global business Commercially minded Self-starter, motivated and driven to succeed; someone who will thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial team environment and is results oriented Capable communicator (written and verbal), with strong relationship management skills Education & Preferred Qualifications 4+ years of work experience preferably in investment management (ESG specific experience a plus) or with an ESG research/data vendor Good understanding of the ESG investing landscape, market trends including a solid understanding of the interplay between investments and ESG frameworks such as the UNSDGs, TCFD, ESG ratings Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills to articulate complex concepts and issues in a compelling, persuasive, fact-based manner Interest in working cross-functionally/ geographically and building relationships with investment, sales, operations, marketing and product teams Willingness to collaborate with members of the team to achieve group performance targets Degree in Finance, Economics, business or similar field Are you the right candidate? Yes! We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit. About State Street Global Advisors What We Do. As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Global Advisors has served the world's governments, institutions and financial advisors for over four decades. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As stewards, we help portfolio companies see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance. And, as pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest. As a result, we have become one of the world's largest asset managers with trillions of dollars under our care. Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to Flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential. Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Company: State Street Global Advisors Similar Jobs (5) State Street Global Advisors - Portfolio Strategist, Vice President locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Transfer Agency UK, Assistant Vice President, Hybrid locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 21 Days Ago Global Custody Product Development Data Analyst, Assistant Vice President locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. Our promise to maintain an environment where every employee feels valued and able to meet their full potential infuses our company values. It's also part of our commitment to inclusion, development and engagement, and corporate social responsibility. You'll have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. Join us. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider applications for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. For more information, for U.S. jobs only, please read our CEO Statement .
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
ESG Investment Strategist, State Street Global Advisors, Assistant Vice President page is loaded ESG Investment Strategist, State Street Global Advisors, Assistant Vice President Apply locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-744635 Why this role is important to us State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) provides dedicated ESG/sustainable investment products and strategies, research, thought leadership, and implementation guidance demonstrating the firm's commitment to providing choice to meet our clients' needs. SSGA's ESG team spans various functions covering investments, research and data analytics and extends into various asset classes. Further growing the core ESG strategy team is a key priority for SSGA. This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements. What you will be responsible for As ESG Investment Specialist you will Be an expert on a variety of ESG themes and topics, and rapidly grow into delivering that expertise to serve clients, empower colleagues and raise SSGA's public ESG profile Act as an ESG investment subject matter expert to both internal and external stakeholders Contribute to the adoption of SSGA's investment strategies with clients and prospects, in collaboration with client-facing teams, to fuel the growth of SSGA's ESG business Contribute to complex projects and help conduct ESG related analysis for some of the most sophisticated investors in the world Assist with ESG research efforts across investment teams Collaborate with and keep internal business partners and clients updated on general ESG industry trends and provide insights on how they affect client goals and our offering Contribute to our thought leadership platform and help drive the research agenda on salient ESG and sustainability topics and trends Help to manage ESG requests for proposals/ information (RFP/RFI) and due diligence questionnaires Contribute to the creation of solutions collateral and general ESG marketing materials What we value These skills will help you succeed in this role Analytical with a solid investment foundation, and the ability to formulate strategy to convert ideas into action Passionate about ESG issues with experience in dealing with the investment implications Highly developed team player, within a multi-cultural environment; someone who is sensitive to complexities within a global business Commercially minded Self-starter, motivated and driven to succeed; someone who will thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial team environment and is results oriented Capable communicator (written and verbal), with strong relationship management skills Education & Preferred Qualifications 4+ years of work experience preferably in investment management (ESG specific experience a plus) or with an ESG research/data vendor Good understanding of the ESG investing landscape, market trends including a solid understanding of the interplay between investments and ESG frameworks such as the UNSDGs, TCFD, ESG ratings Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills to articulate complex concepts and issues in a compelling, persuasive, fact-based manner Interest in working cross-functionally/ geographically and building relationships with investment, sales, operations, marketing and product teams Willingness to collaborate with members of the team to achieve group performance targets Degree in Finance, Economics, business or similar field Are you the right candidate? Yes! We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit. About State Street Global Advisors What We Do. As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Global Advisors has served the world's governments, institutions and financial advisors for over four decades. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As stewards, we help portfolio companies see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance. And, as pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest. As a result, we have become one of the world's largest asset managers with trillions of dollars under our care. Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to Flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential. Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Company: State Street Global Advisors Similar Jobs (5) State Street Global Advisors - Portfolio Strategist, Vice President locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Transfer Agency UK, Assistant Vice President, Hybrid locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 21 Days Ago Global Custody Product Development Data Analyst, Assistant Vice President locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. Our promise to maintain an environment where every employee feels valued and able to meet their full potential infuses our company values. It's also part of our commitment to inclusion, development and engagement, and corporate social responsibility. You'll have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. Join us. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider applications for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. For more information, for U.S. jobs only, please read our CEO Statement .
Our Union client based in London EC1V are looking for a Membership Service Administrator who will provide secretarial and administrative support within the Region, to the Regional Officers of the district and deal with enquiries from the branches and other colleagues. Hours - Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm Friday 9am to 4pm (1 hour Lunch) Salary - 26.12 per hour Duration - 1 month's temporary cover - possibly longer Key Responsibilities Provide secretarial and admin support as required, diary management, arranging meetings, minute taking Provide organisational support for the officers generally Keep filling up to date Maintain data base and run general reports using Word and Excel Answer queries and provide assistance to members Keep Regional Industrial activists / shop Stewards /Branch Officer listings up to date on the membership systems Open correspondence and respond as appropriate on a timely basis Accurately record absence and holidays taken for all District Office employees - Officers and staff Undertake regional administrative functions to ensure excellent service to members, officer, activists, and branches Key Requirements Previous Office Experience in a Secretarial and Administrative capacity Competent use of all Microsoft Office applications with minimum standard of Advanced Excel and Word. Transcription skills using appropriate techniques (e.g Shorthand, speedwriting, note taking) Good interpersonal Skills, the ability to communicate with people at all levels Displays a flexible and co-operative approach to initiating and completing changes of processes/working practices Discretion and the ability to work to a high degree of confidentiality Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to prioritise workloads Experience of taking minutes at meetings STARTS TUESDAY 2nd APRIL - INTERVIEWING NOW!
Mar 27, 2024
Seasonal
Our Union client based in London EC1V are looking for a Membership Service Administrator who will provide secretarial and administrative support within the Region, to the Regional Officers of the district and deal with enquiries from the branches and other colleagues. Hours - Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm Friday 9am to 4pm (1 hour Lunch) Salary - 26.12 per hour Duration - 1 month's temporary cover - possibly longer Key Responsibilities Provide secretarial and admin support as required, diary management, arranging meetings, minute taking Provide organisational support for the officers generally Keep filling up to date Maintain data base and run general reports using Word and Excel Answer queries and provide assistance to members Keep Regional Industrial activists / shop Stewards /Branch Officer listings up to date on the membership systems Open correspondence and respond as appropriate on a timely basis Accurately record absence and holidays taken for all District Office employees - Officers and staff Undertake regional administrative functions to ensure excellent service to members, officer, activists, and branches Key Requirements Previous Office Experience in a Secretarial and Administrative capacity Competent use of all Microsoft Office applications with minimum standard of Advanced Excel and Word. Transcription skills using appropriate techniques (e.g Shorthand, speedwriting, note taking) Good interpersonal Skills, the ability to communicate with people at all levels Displays a flexible and co-operative approach to initiating and completing changes of processes/working practices Discretion and the ability to work to a high degree of confidentiality Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Ability to prioritise workloads Experience of taking minutes at meetings STARTS TUESDAY 2nd APRIL - INTERVIEWING NOW!
Travel/Relocation/Remote: Hybrid 3 days / Week Capgemini is seeking a Solution Architect What will you be doing? Production of architectural visions and end-to-end designs for Cards & Payment, Application integration, Acquiring and Issuing Co-ordination of impact assessment activities for proposed solutions Be the steward for one or more capabilities/technologies, setting ongoing roadmap and direction for them ensuring all components remain in support and conform to Bank standards Project governance in terms of conforming to architectural standards and strategy Able to develop and maintain constructive relationships with senior business stakeholders at all levels; Able to develop and maintain peer relationships with CTO and other Transaction Cycle architects Strong understanding of applications, API architecture, including RAML, SOAP etc. Exposure to Service Orientated Architecture design principles, service definition and web services implementation including external exposure of API components What we're looking for: Significant and proven experience in real world architecture with significant practical experience of defining enterprise wide technical solutions, documenting them and driving them to delivery Significant and proven experience with an application background, as well as an understanding of API architecture, including RAML, SOAP etc. Significant and proven experience in architecting end to end solutions including software/application architecture and integration Experience of migrating from traditional on premise architecture to Cloud based solutions Skills that will help you in the role: Competence in the execution of substantial IT delivery programmes from inception through delivery Solution architect and enterprise architect training and certification, e.g. TOGAF or BCS Knowledge of Java / Java Enterprise About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 360,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2022 global revenues of €22 billion. Get The Future You Want What We'll Offer You Professional development. Accelerated career progression. An environment that encourages entrepreneurial spirit. It's all on offer at Capgemini. And although collaboration is at the core of the way we work, we also recognise everyone's needs with a flexible benefits package you can tailor to suit you. Why We're Different At Capgemini, we help organizations across the world become more agile, more considerate and more successful. Smart, tailored, often-groundbreaking technical solutions to complex problems are the norm. But so, too, is a culture that's as collaborative as it is forward thinking. Working closely with each other, and with our clients, we get under the skin of businesses and to the heart of their goals. You will too Inclusion Capgemini positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people to deliver innovative, world-class solutions for our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their family and work-life needs. When you join Capgemini, you don't just start a new job. You become part of something bigger. Learn about how the recruitment process works - how to apply, where to follow your application, and next steps. To help you bring out the best of yourself during the interview process, we've got some great interview tips to share before the big day.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Travel/Relocation/Remote: Hybrid 3 days / Week Capgemini is seeking a Solution Architect What will you be doing? Production of architectural visions and end-to-end designs for Cards & Payment, Application integration, Acquiring and Issuing Co-ordination of impact assessment activities for proposed solutions Be the steward for one or more capabilities/technologies, setting ongoing roadmap and direction for them ensuring all components remain in support and conform to Bank standards Project governance in terms of conforming to architectural standards and strategy Able to develop and maintain constructive relationships with senior business stakeholders at all levels; Able to develop and maintain peer relationships with CTO and other Transaction Cycle architects Strong understanding of applications, API architecture, including RAML, SOAP etc. Exposure to Service Orientated Architecture design principles, service definition and web services implementation including external exposure of API components What we're looking for: Significant and proven experience in real world architecture with significant practical experience of defining enterprise wide technical solutions, documenting them and driving them to delivery Significant and proven experience with an application background, as well as an understanding of API architecture, including RAML, SOAP etc. Significant and proven experience in architecting end to end solutions including software/application architecture and integration Experience of migrating from traditional on premise architecture to Cloud based solutions Skills that will help you in the role: Competence in the execution of substantial IT delivery programmes from inception through delivery Solution architect and enterprise architect training and certification, e.g. TOGAF or BCS Knowledge of Java / Java Enterprise About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 360,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2022 global revenues of €22 billion. Get The Future You Want What We'll Offer You Professional development. Accelerated career progression. An environment that encourages entrepreneurial spirit. It's all on offer at Capgemini. And although collaboration is at the core of the way we work, we also recognise everyone's needs with a flexible benefits package you can tailor to suit you. Why We're Different At Capgemini, we help organizations across the world become more agile, more considerate and more successful. Smart, tailored, often-groundbreaking technical solutions to complex problems are the norm. But so, too, is a culture that's as collaborative as it is forward thinking. Working closely with each other, and with our clients, we get under the skin of businesses and to the heart of their goals. You will too Inclusion Capgemini positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people to deliver innovative, world-class solutions for our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their family and work-life needs. When you join Capgemini, you don't just start a new job. You become part of something bigger. Learn about how the recruitment process works - how to apply, where to follow your application, and next steps. To help you bring out the best of yourself during the interview process, we've got some great interview tips to share before the big day.
Place of work: Any SMF office (Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle). We operate a hybrid model of work, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. Some travel, to other SMF offices and other locations, will occasionally be expected. Contract and hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are very open to part-time, compressed hours or other flexible working arrangements. Permanent contract. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu will be given. Benefits: 25 days holiday per year pro rata, plus bank holidays. 5% Employer contribution to pension following successful probation period, in line with auto-enrolment pension requirements. Reports to: Chief Executive Management responsibility: Currently managing a team of 9 with 3 direct reports Salary Band: £56,000 - £59,000 plus £2,200 London weighting if applicable Closing Date: 09:00am on Monday 8th April 2024. About the Social Mobility Foundation The Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) is a national charity that aims to make a practical difference in social mobility. We want young people from all backgrounds to have fair access to high quality education, career opportunities and progression. Our vision is a society where talent from all backgrounds is nurtured, harnessed and rewarded. We unlock potential, broaden horizons and create opportunities with and for ambitious young people who face structural barriers in education and work because of their socioeconomic background (where they grew up, went to school or the occupation of their parents or guardians). We do this by: Directly supporting young people; we nurture the knowledge, confidence and networks of high-achieving young people through our programmes. Influencing employers; we influence employers to ensure people with potential can get in and get on in professional life. Advocating for social mobility; we campaign on structural social mobility issues and amplify the voices of young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. About the role The SMF has just agreed a new three-year strategy with bold ambitions to develop our programmes to have more impact on more young people, and to increase our influence on the systemic barriers to social mobility. As our Head of Partnerships & Income Development you will own the development and delivery of our income generation strategy so that we can build the partnerships and secure the resources we need to meet these ambitions. You will primarily be accountable for overseeing and developing our impressive portfolio of corporate funding relationships and partnerships, through which we deliver on our strategic priorities and generate most of our income - currently £3m annually. You will also lead the development of our other income streams including trusts and foundations, events, earned income, and pro bono partnerships. As a valued member of the senior management team, you will work closely with the board, Chief Executive and senior leadership colleagues to shape and deliver our strategy and business plan and develop our charity and our people. Commercially minded and experienced at building and stewarding strong, mutually beneficial partnerships, the successful candidate will be an inspiring leader who can empower their team to be creative, proactive and tenacious and leverage our networks of support. You will be passionate about providing access and opportunity for young people across the UK, capable of working at the very highest level, and excited by the personal professional growth this role and the organisation could offer you. Person Specification Essential skills and experience Experience in securing strategic funding partnerships, including scoping opportunities and prospects, setting targets and building a pipeline, shaping compelling offers and proposals, pitching for new business, and building long term relationships Experience in managing a significant funding portfolio, stewarding and developing corporate partnerships and other funding relationships, ensuring effective account management and maximising opportunities for growth Confident in representing the SMF externally and engaging with different stakeholders Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills Excellent communication skills, able to write and present compelling cases for support and create fundraising and marketing assets Effective planning and organisational skills with experience of managing and monitoring multiple projects Excellent numeracy skills, able to manage budgets, set and monitor team and individual income targets and KPIs, and present data clearly and concisely Able to motivate, develop and inspire a team of high performing staff with a willingness to build capability and ensure that high standards of performance and behaviours are maintained Thinks and works collaboratively across the organisation, including as a key member of the senior management team Committed to the aims of the Social Mobility Foundation Desirable skills and experience Experience of raising income from trusts and foundations, and/or major donors and individuals Experience of developing new products and services and shaping a commercial offer Understanding of employee volunteering programmes and volunteer recruitment Experience of working with young people Able to harness Salesforce CRM as a tool for partnership and income development Main responsibilities Responsible for creating and implementing a robust income generation strategy to support and enable the achievement of the SMF's strategic ambitions, setting targets, monitoring and reporting on income performance and supporting accurate forecasts and projections Work collaboratively with SMT colleagues and across the charity to identify funding and partnership needs and opportunities, shape compelling cases for support and align our income generation strategy and offer to funders with our mission, targets and priorities Responsible for overseeing and stewarding SMF's portfolio of corporate partnerships, setting and reporting on income targets, maximising existing partnerships and taking lead responsibility for stewardship of flagship relationships Responsible for developing a robust new business pipeline, setting targets, developing our offer and securing new partnerships (corporates, trusts and foundations and events). Responsible for developing the potential of other income streams including individual giving and philanthropy Lead a culture of excellent relationship management across the SMF and ensure the right resources, systems and skills are in place across the charity and for all staff that interact or hold relationships with partners Work collaboratively with the Head of Advocacy and Campaigns to grow earned income through the Social Mobility Employer Index and develop related products and services for employers Oversee the development of and delivery of our volunteering offer including our award-winning student mentoring service, ensuringwe build mutually beneficial volunteering partnerships Represent the SMF externally with funders, partners and other stakeholders, seeking opportunities to increase the organisation's network and build our influence and reputation as an effective charity partner Manage, motivate and develop the team, setting team and individual goals and evaluating performance, coaching and motivating staff and supporting professional development and staff wellbeing Lead across the organisation, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture and modelling leadership behaviours Work with the CEO and fellow members of the SMT to shape the SMF's strategic priorities, set the annual business plan and key projects, and monitor delivery and performance How to Apply Interested candidates should apply to our application portal Breathe by submitting the following information by 09:00am, on Monday 8th April 2024. A cover letter outlining your suitability for the post along with specific examples from past experience and skills. Please ensure a contact number is included. A short statement answering the question: 'Tell us about a significant funding partnership which you were instrumental in securing or growing. How did you identify the opportunity, what skills did you use to secure it, and what were the outcomes and benefits?' (800 words maximum) Please note that generic applications, AI generated applications, and CV's will not be considered.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Place of work: Any SMF office (Birmingham, Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle). We operate a hybrid model of work, with flexible days in the office depending on business need and your preferences. Some travel, to other SMF offices and other locations, will occasionally be expected. Contract and hours: We are looking for the right candidate and while we envisage this being a full-time role (37.5 hours per week) we are very open to part-time, compressed hours or other flexible working arrangements. Permanent contract. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu will be given. Benefits: 25 days holiday per year pro rata, plus bank holidays. 5% Employer contribution to pension following successful probation period, in line with auto-enrolment pension requirements. Reports to: Chief Executive Management responsibility: Currently managing a team of 9 with 3 direct reports Salary Band: £56,000 - £59,000 plus £2,200 London weighting if applicable Closing Date: 09:00am on Monday 8th April 2024. About the Social Mobility Foundation The Social Mobility Foundation (SMF) is a national charity that aims to make a practical difference in social mobility. We want young people from all backgrounds to have fair access to high quality education, career opportunities and progression. Our vision is a society where talent from all backgrounds is nurtured, harnessed and rewarded. We unlock potential, broaden horizons and create opportunities with and for ambitious young people who face structural barriers in education and work because of their socioeconomic background (where they grew up, went to school or the occupation of their parents or guardians). We do this by: Directly supporting young people; we nurture the knowledge, confidence and networks of high-achieving young people through our programmes. Influencing employers; we influence employers to ensure people with potential can get in and get on in professional life. Advocating for social mobility; we campaign on structural social mobility issues and amplify the voices of young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. About the role The SMF has just agreed a new three-year strategy with bold ambitions to develop our programmes to have more impact on more young people, and to increase our influence on the systemic barriers to social mobility. As our Head of Partnerships & Income Development you will own the development and delivery of our income generation strategy so that we can build the partnerships and secure the resources we need to meet these ambitions. You will primarily be accountable for overseeing and developing our impressive portfolio of corporate funding relationships and partnerships, through which we deliver on our strategic priorities and generate most of our income - currently £3m annually. You will also lead the development of our other income streams including trusts and foundations, events, earned income, and pro bono partnerships. As a valued member of the senior management team, you will work closely with the board, Chief Executive and senior leadership colleagues to shape and deliver our strategy and business plan and develop our charity and our people. Commercially minded and experienced at building and stewarding strong, mutually beneficial partnerships, the successful candidate will be an inspiring leader who can empower their team to be creative, proactive and tenacious and leverage our networks of support. You will be passionate about providing access and opportunity for young people across the UK, capable of working at the very highest level, and excited by the personal professional growth this role and the organisation could offer you. Person Specification Essential skills and experience Experience in securing strategic funding partnerships, including scoping opportunities and prospects, setting targets and building a pipeline, shaping compelling offers and proposals, pitching for new business, and building long term relationships Experience in managing a significant funding portfolio, stewarding and developing corporate partnerships and other funding relationships, ensuring effective account management and maximising opportunities for growth Confident in representing the SMF externally and engaging with different stakeholders Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills Excellent communication skills, able to write and present compelling cases for support and create fundraising and marketing assets Effective planning and organisational skills with experience of managing and monitoring multiple projects Excellent numeracy skills, able to manage budgets, set and monitor team and individual income targets and KPIs, and present data clearly and concisely Able to motivate, develop and inspire a team of high performing staff with a willingness to build capability and ensure that high standards of performance and behaviours are maintained Thinks and works collaboratively across the organisation, including as a key member of the senior management team Committed to the aims of the Social Mobility Foundation Desirable skills and experience Experience of raising income from trusts and foundations, and/or major donors and individuals Experience of developing new products and services and shaping a commercial offer Understanding of employee volunteering programmes and volunteer recruitment Experience of working with young people Able to harness Salesforce CRM as a tool for partnership and income development Main responsibilities Responsible for creating and implementing a robust income generation strategy to support and enable the achievement of the SMF's strategic ambitions, setting targets, monitoring and reporting on income performance and supporting accurate forecasts and projections Work collaboratively with SMT colleagues and across the charity to identify funding and partnership needs and opportunities, shape compelling cases for support and align our income generation strategy and offer to funders with our mission, targets and priorities Responsible for overseeing and stewarding SMF's portfolio of corporate partnerships, setting and reporting on income targets, maximising existing partnerships and taking lead responsibility for stewardship of flagship relationships Responsible for developing a robust new business pipeline, setting targets, developing our offer and securing new partnerships (corporates, trusts and foundations and events). Responsible for developing the potential of other income streams including individual giving and philanthropy Lead a culture of excellent relationship management across the SMF and ensure the right resources, systems and skills are in place across the charity and for all staff that interact or hold relationships with partners Work collaboratively with the Head of Advocacy and Campaigns to grow earned income through the Social Mobility Employer Index and develop related products and services for employers Oversee the development of and delivery of our volunteering offer including our award-winning student mentoring service, ensuringwe build mutually beneficial volunteering partnerships Represent the SMF externally with funders, partners and other stakeholders, seeking opportunities to increase the organisation's network and build our influence and reputation as an effective charity partner Manage, motivate and develop the team, setting team and individual goals and evaluating performance, coaching and motivating staff and supporting professional development and staff wellbeing Lead across the organisation, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture and modelling leadership behaviours Work with the CEO and fellow members of the SMT to shape the SMF's strategic priorities, set the annual business plan and key projects, and monitor delivery and performance How to Apply Interested candidates should apply to our application portal Breathe by submitting the following information by 09:00am, on Monday 8th April 2024. A cover letter outlining your suitability for the post along with specific examples from past experience and skills. Please ensure a contact number is included. A short statement answering the question: 'Tell us about a significant funding partnership which you were instrumental in securing or growing. How did you identify the opportunity, what skills did you use to secure it, and what were the outcomes and benefits?' (800 words maximum) Please note that generic applications, AI generated applications, and CV's will not be considered.
It's an exciting time to join Netflix as we continue to transform entertainment globally. We bring entertainment to over 260 million subscribers in over 190 countries. This requires great content, a frictionless choosing experience and engaging conversation. As we continue to grow, we're increasingly focusing on Commerce as well. We have ambitious plans, an enormous growth opportunity and the passion to be the best in customer experience - which now includes a new ad-supported plan at a more affordable price point for customers. Within the broader Finance, Strategy & Analysis (FS&A) organization, we're building out a new team, Ads Revenue & Yield Analytics, who will help steward and support our Ads go-to-market strategy. In this management role, with specialization across Ad Sales pricing, inventory management & revenue analytics, you will support the commercial business in the EMEA region, inclusive of Sales & Account Management. In tandem, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow quickly in this space, working closely with a global, cross-functional team across FS&A, Partnerships, Consumer, Marketing & Content to help build a cohesive understanding and unified approach to advertising at Netflix. Visit our culture memo and long-term view to learn more about the unique Netflix culture and the opportunity to be part of our team. Your responsibilities will include: Pricing & Yield: Inform Go-to-market pricing & packaging requirements for new ad products, targeting capabilities and/or sponsorships that helps us achieve company goals and drive business growth Partner with Ads Sales to create, manage and implement negotiated ratecards for preferred partnerships Support MSFT/Sales/Account Management on deal approvals & business exceptions to ensure pricing & deal terms adhere to corporate policy and minimize future billing discrepancies Steward internal & marketplace feedback to develop Sales incentive programs and/or resolve pricing/packaging roadblocks Inventory Management: Manage inventory avails across the Ad Sales product suite, with a deep understanding of our inventory composition, pricing strategies and serving logic / delivery efficiency Develop inventory guidelines for Sales & Advertising partners to best maximize campaign delivery & KPI performance Optimize our targeting go-to-market strategies based on data-driven insights of our targeted inventory pools alongside advertiser buying behavior Revenue Analytics: Partner with Ads FP&A and Ads Sales Operations to inform annual Ads revenue targets/forecasts, combining macro-level supply metrics alongside transactional buying trends Work cross-functionally to generate supply & demand reporting, evaluate trends and support optimization to facilitate growth of the business Partner with Ads FS&A & Ads Sales Ops leaders across regions to customize market-level strategy and consolidate/validate reporting outcomes into a cohesive macro view of the Ads business What We're Looking For: 5+ years of experience in Revenue Management, Pricing & Planning, and/or Advertising Strategy Embodies Netflix's cultural values and is excited to work in a high-performance culture Knowledge of the streaming advertising and ad tech ecosystem is highly preferred Strong modeling skills and comfort with manipulating large datasets in Google Sheets, Excel, Tableau, and other data visualization tools A strong attention to detail and eye towards using the 80/20 rule to address problems Candidates must be motivated, disciplined, flexible, able to work autonomously, and perform tasks with a wide range of difficulties Very strong project management, planning and organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to deliver under tight timelines Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build successful relationships and partners at all levels The ability to communicate financial calculations with varying degrees of detail depending on the forum. You know your audience and what they're looking for. Champion of diverse and inclusive cultures and working with global teams We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service status, or disability status.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
It's an exciting time to join Netflix as we continue to transform entertainment globally. We bring entertainment to over 260 million subscribers in over 190 countries. This requires great content, a frictionless choosing experience and engaging conversation. As we continue to grow, we're increasingly focusing on Commerce as well. We have ambitious plans, an enormous growth opportunity and the passion to be the best in customer experience - which now includes a new ad-supported plan at a more affordable price point for customers. Within the broader Finance, Strategy & Analysis (FS&A) organization, we're building out a new team, Ads Revenue & Yield Analytics, who will help steward and support our Ads go-to-market strategy. In this management role, with specialization across Ad Sales pricing, inventory management & revenue analytics, you will support the commercial business in the EMEA region, inclusive of Sales & Account Management. In tandem, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow quickly in this space, working closely with a global, cross-functional team across FS&A, Partnerships, Consumer, Marketing & Content to help build a cohesive understanding and unified approach to advertising at Netflix. Visit our culture memo and long-term view to learn more about the unique Netflix culture and the opportunity to be part of our team. Your responsibilities will include: Pricing & Yield: Inform Go-to-market pricing & packaging requirements for new ad products, targeting capabilities and/or sponsorships that helps us achieve company goals and drive business growth Partner with Ads Sales to create, manage and implement negotiated ratecards for preferred partnerships Support MSFT/Sales/Account Management on deal approvals & business exceptions to ensure pricing & deal terms adhere to corporate policy and minimize future billing discrepancies Steward internal & marketplace feedback to develop Sales incentive programs and/or resolve pricing/packaging roadblocks Inventory Management: Manage inventory avails across the Ad Sales product suite, with a deep understanding of our inventory composition, pricing strategies and serving logic / delivery efficiency Develop inventory guidelines for Sales & Advertising partners to best maximize campaign delivery & KPI performance Optimize our targeting go-to-market strategies based on data-driven insights of our targeted inventory pools alongside advertiser buying behavior Revenue Analytics: Partner with Ads FP&A and Ads Sales Operations to inform annual Ads revenue targets/forecasts, combining macro-level supply metrics alongside transactional buying trends Work cross-functionally to generate supply & demand reporting, evaluate trends and support optimization to facilitate growth of the business Partner with Ads FS&A & Ads Sales Ops leaders across regions to customize market-level strategy and consolidate/validate reporting outcomes into a cohesive macro view of the Ads business What We're Looking For: 5+ years of experience in Revenue Management, Pricing & Planning, and/or Advertising Strategy Embodies Netflix's cultural values and is excited to work in a high-performance culture Knowledge of the streaming advertising and ad tech ecosystem is highly preferred Strong modeling skills and comfort with manipulating large datasets in Google Sheets, Excel, Tableau, and other data visualization tools A strong attention to detail and eye towards using the 80/20 rule to address problems Candidates must be motivated, disciplined, flexible, able to work autonomously, and perform tasks with a wide range of difficulties Very strong project management, planning and organizational skills, including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and to deliver under tight timelines Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proven ability to build successful relationships and partners at all levels The ability to communicate financial calculations with varying degrees of detail depending on the forum. You know your audience and what they're looking for. Champion of diverse and inclusive cultures and working with global teams We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity of thought and background builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, color, place of birth, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military service status, or disability status.
Acumen is looking for an Operations Associate with a minimum of 2 years of experience to manage Europe fundraising operations and support the team in effectively stewarding and engaging donors, and coordinating local events. This role reports into the Head of Development & Partnerships, Europe. Acumen is operating under a hybrid work agreement, we are in the London office 2 days a week. About Acumen Acumen's mission is to solve problems of poverty and build a world based on dignity. We invest patient capital in businesses whose products and services help vulnerable and low-income people transform their own lives. To date, Acumen has positively impacted 500+ million lives by investing $155M in 167 innovative, early-stage companies in Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and the United States. But investment isn't just about capital; we've been investing in leadership for years, supporting emerging leaders in their own countries and engaging them in extended collective dialogue, moral inquiry, and skill building. About Development and Partnerships We are a small and mighty team where everyone rolls up their sleeves together to bring in the revenue needed to support Acumen's work. We engage a diverse donor audience, creating funding partnerships with individuals, corporations, foundations, and government institutions. We work cross-functionally, engaging closely with Acumen's programs, communications function, legal and finance to develop and deliver effective funding partnerships. About the Role Reporting to the Head of Development & Partnerships, Europe, the Europe Development & Partnerships Associate will support Acumen's Europe fundraising efforts. This position will manage Europe fundraising operations and support the team in effectively stewarding and engaging donors. This role is part of the global Operations team, and will engage with this group on global projects from time to time. This role is based in London. Accountabilities include: Donor Management & Stewardship Support in building a focused list of Europe prospects by conducting research on relevant individuals, corporations, and foundations and drafting meeting briefings Manage local donor engagement touchpoint tracking and reminders Provide project management support to the Head of D&P, Europe, with the goal of engaging Acumen's donor base Support with gathering information for donor reports and proposals and coordinating with global colleagues to support the team to ensure timely submissions Support with the development of key collateral for donor cultivation, including decks, and drafting tailored emails to tailored to individual interests Salesforce database management Ensure all accounts are kept up to date Ensure donations are recorded accurately and ensure revenue totals are accurate Create and pull necessary reports for fundraising analysis Draft necessary gift processing documents Event Coordination Partner with the Events Manager to manage the logistics of Europe events - securing and coordinating with venue, catering, and other vendors Building and managing event page for invitations Coordinating invite/attendee list Event briefings and reporting T eam operations Support the D&P team in Europe with the smooth running of team operations, including supporting with scheduling meetings Qualifications and Skills: The ideal candidate is highly organized, has some experience supporting fundraising operations, is a good project manager, works well on a collaborative team, and has a passion for leveraging the power of social entrepreneurship to create impact. Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising or sales operations or project management Highly organized and detail oriented Strong operational skills: establishes priorities, people and project management, problem solving and project management, including the ability to work and deliver projects independently, proactively, and timely Data analysis and reporting Exceptional relationship and interpersonal skills: courtesy, tact, patience, and strong teamwork. Clear writer and verbal communicator Highly collaborative and able to work cross-functionally effectively The ability to proactively anticipate needs before they arise and take action without being asked, notices opportunities to create new systems and procedures when necessary Seeks and provides constructive feedback. Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce is a plus. Self reflective and aligned with Acumen values. Permanently authorized to work in the UK Deadline: Submit applications as early as possible as applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Acumen is looking for an Operations Associate with a minimum of 2 years of experience to manage Europe fundraising operations and support the team in effectively stewarding and engaging donors, and coordinating local events. This role reports into the Head of Development & Partnerships, Europe. Acumen is operating under a hybrid work agreement, we are in the London office 2 days a week. About Acumen Acumen's mission is to solve problems of poverty and build a world based on dignity. We invest patient capital in businesses whose products and services help vulnerable and low-income people transform their own lives. To date, Acumen has positively impacted 500+ million lives by investing $155M in 167 innovative, early-stage companies in Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and the United States. But investment isn't just about capital; we've been investing in leadership for years, supporting emerging leaders in their own countries and engaging them in extended collective dialogue, moral inquiry, and skill building. About Development and Partnerships We are a small and mighty team where everyone rolls up their sleeves together to bring in the revenue needed to support Acumen's work. We engage a diverse donor audience, creating funding partnerships with individuals, corporations, foundations, and government institutions. We work cross-functionally, engaging closely with Acumen's programs, communications function, legal and finance to develop and deliver effective funding partnerships. About the Role Reporting to the Head of Development & Partnerships, Europe, the Europe Development & Partnerships Associate will support Acumen's Europe fundraising efforts. This position will manage Europe fundraising operations and support the team in effectively stewarding and engaging donors. This role is part of the global Operations team, and will engage with this group on global projects from time to time. This role is based in London. Accountabilities include: Donor Management & Stewardship Support in building a focused list of Europe prospects by conducting research on relevant individuals, corporations, and foundations and drafting meeting briefings Manage local donor engagement touchpoint tracking and reminders Provide project management support to the Head of D&P, Europe, with the goal of engaging Acumen's donor base Support with gathering information for donor reports and proposals and coordinating with global colleagues to support the team to ensure timely submissions Support with the development of key collateral for donor cultivation, including decks, and drafting tailored emails to tailored to individual interests Salesforce database management Ensure all accounts are kept up to date Ensure donations are recorded accurately and ensure revenue totals are accurate Create and pull necessary reports for fundraising analysis Draft necessary gift processing documents Event Coordination Partner with the Events Manager to manage the logistics of Europe events - securing and coordinating with venue, catering, and other vendors Building and managing event page for invitations Coordinating invite/attendee list Event briefings and reporting T eam operations Support the D&P team in Europe with the smooth running of team operations, including supporting with scheduling meetings Qualifications and Skills: The ideal candidate is highly organized, has some experience supporting fundraising operations, is a good project manager, works well on a collaborative team, and has a passion for leveraging the power of social entrepreneurship to create impact. Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising or sales operations or project management Highly organized and detail oriented Strong operational skills: establishes priorities, people and project management, problem solving and project management, including the ability to work and deliver projects independently, proactively, and timely Data analysis and reporting Exceptional relationship and interpersonal skills: courtesy, tact, patience, and strong teamwork. Clear writer and verbal communicator Highly collaborative and able to work cross-functionally effectively The ability to proactively anticipate needs before they arise and take action without being asked, notices opportunities to create new systems and procedures when necessary Seeks and provides constructive feedback. Familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce is a plus. Self reflective and aligned with Acumen values. Permanently authorized to work in the UK Deadline: Submit applications as early as possible as applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis.
Summary We protect and care for places so that people and nature can thrive. Many millions share the belief that nature, beauty and history are for everyone. We look after the nation's coastline, historic sites, countryside and green spaces, ensuring everyone benefits. Gifts in wills are integral to funding this work and we have ambitions to grow this support. We have an exciting opportunity for an Events Assistant to join our gifts in wills team. This is a part time job of 30 hours per week. This opportunity is within Fundraising at the National Trust, to support a range of events across England, Wales and Northern Ireland for our gifts in wills enquirers, intenders and pledgers. We are currently undertaking our pay review process and it is likely that this salary will be increased from 1st April 2024.What it's like to work here We are embarking on a new phase in fundraising with ambitions for significant growth to help ensure that our work in conservation and for nature continues and that everyone feels welcome and enjoys access to our places. Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview. The role will involve some travel to venues, properties and regional hubs to meet with stakeholders and to carry out work around events and planning. What you'll be doing As Events Assistant, you'll support the Regional Legacy Team to deliver logistics for a portfolio of high-quality events, collaborating across regional teams, marketing and events to co-ordinate the end-to-end delivery of our events programme in a smooth, timely manner. You'll draft and send invitations and other events communications to a range of audiences and keeping event records up to date Supporting the Regional Legacy Team with information and ideas to inform the continuous development of our events and future strategy. You'll assist in bringing that to life in the way the events are then executed. In line with our organisational values, you will consider how you Welcome Everyone in the work that you do. Who we're looking for We recommend you view the full role profile document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed; this just provides a full picture of what is possible in the role. We'd love you to have or are: Experience in event management and processes Knowledge of fundraising, stewardship and/or working in the charity sector. Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team A great eye for detail, producing high quality work and able to work to deadlines Written and verbal communication skills with supporters and stakeholders Highly organised and efficient but also sensitive in your approach Excellent IT skills, including working with databases and other events tools The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Tax-free childcare scheme Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places Independent financial advice Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Summary We protect and care for places so that people and nature can thrive. Many millions share the belief that nature, beauty and history are for everyone. We look after the nation's coastline, historic sites, countryside and green spaces, ensuring everyone benefits. Gifts in wills are integral to funding this work and we have ambitions to grow this support. We have an exciting opportunity for an Events Assistant to join our gifts in wills team. This is a part time job of 30 hours per week. This opportunity is within Fundraising at the National Trust, to support a range of events across England, Wales and Northern Ireland for our gifts in wills enquirers, intenders and pledgers. We are currently undertaking our pay review process and it is likely that this salary will be increased from 1st April 2024.What it's like to work here We are embarking on a new phase in fundraising with ambitions for significant growth to help ensure that our work in conservation and for nature continues and that everyone feels welcome and enjoys access to our places. Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. You will be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview. The role will involve some travel to venues, properties and regional hubs to meet with stakeholders and to carry out work around events and planning. What you'll be doing As Events Assistant, you'll support the Regional Legacy Team to deliver logistics for a portfolio of high-quality events, collaborating across regional teams, marketing and events to co-ordinate the end-to-end delivery of our events programme in a smooth, timely manner. You'll draft and send invitations and other events communications to a range of audiences and keeping event records up to date Supporting the Regional Legacy Team with information and ideas to inform the continuous development of our events and future strategy. You'll assist in bringing that to life in the way the events are then executed. In line with our organisational values, you will consider how you Welcome Everyone in the work that you do. Who we're looking for We recommend you view the full role profile document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed; this just provides a full picture of what is possible in the role. We'd love you to have or are: Experience in event management and processes Knowledge of fundraising, stewardship and/or working in the charity sector. Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team A great eye for detail, producing high quality work and able to work to deadlines Written and verbal communication skills with supporters and stakeholders Highly organised and efficient but also sensitive in your approach Excellent IT skills, including working with databases and other events tools The package The National Trust has the motto 'For everyone, for ever' at its heart. We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we're for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too. Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18) Tax-free childcare scheme Rental deposit loan scheme Season ticket loan Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria. Flexible working whenever possible Employee assistance programme Free parking at most Trust places Independent financial advice Click here to find out more about the benefits we offer to support you.
Development Assistant Salary: £25,000 - £29,000 per annum depending on experience, plus benefits. Fixed Term, May 2024, (maternity cover, 13 months) Full Time Location: Oxford (hybrid working) We have an exciting new opportunity for a Development Assistant to join the Rhodes Trust. This role is a key role in the Global Engagement team providing administrative support. We are looking for the successful candidate to start with us in May 2024. About the Rhodes Trust The Rhodes Trust is an educational charity which offers Rhodes Scholarships to exceptional students from around the world to come and study at the University of Oxford. Our mission is to build a better world through global fellowship programmes that develop and connect compassionate, innovative, and public-spirited people committed to solving humanity's challenges. The role The role will also be responsible for tasks within gift registry and stewardship areas and will also include assisting team members based overseas. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in, or wishing to develop a career in, fundraising within the Higher Education sector. The role will be responsible for; Supporting the Donor Relations Manager in administering the Rhodes Trust Gift Registry; Administration of donation data, research, cleansing, extraction and analysis to support the Global Engagement team Provide administrative support to the Global Engagement team Monitor various email inboxes, schedule meetings, organise meeting materials and transcribe action items and minutes when necessary Occasional assistance for events - which may involve working on site at evenings or weekends Support ad hoc departmental projects Please see the job description for more information Essential skills, experience and qualifications: Relevant and proven administrative experience; Ability to build strong working relationship with immediate colleagues, as well as with external stakeholders; Team player with a positive approach to new challenges, quick to learn, and willingness to find / adopt new approaches to complete tasks in the interests of efficiency or as a result of changing requirements; Proactive, focused and organised, with consistent attention to detail; Experience of data entry and/or record maintenance; An undergraduate degree is desirable Please see the job description for more information Benefits of working here We are a global organisation and we use our deep connections across the world to bring together people of different backgrounds and viewpoints. We encourage our staff to challenge each other's thinking and generate new ideas. 30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 8 bank holidays Competitive pension scheme Generous family leave schemes Private health insurance Employee Assistance Programme Personal development opportunities Additional benefits, such as free access to the University's gardens, parks, libraries and museums, and University staff discounts in shops across Oxford. Cycle to Work Scheme Electric Car Scheme If you would like to find out more, please click 'apply' to view the full job description and to find the link to apply. Please send us your CV and a covering letter. Please note, this advert will close on Sunday 7 April at 17:00 BST. Please also note that interviews will take place the week commencing 15th April. The Rhodes Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Development Assistant Salary: £25,000 - £29,000 per annum depending on experience, plus benefits. Fixed Term, May 2024, (maternity cover, 13 months) Full Time Location: Oxford (hybrid working) We have an exciting new opportunity for a Development Assistant to join the Rhodes Trust. This role is a key role in the Global Engagement team providing administrative support. We are looking for the successful candidate to start with us in May 2024. About the Rhodes Trust The Rhodes Trust is an educational charity which offers Rhodes Scholarships to exceptional students from around the world to come and study at the University of Oxford. Our mission is to build a better world through global fellowship programmes that develop and connect compassionate, innovative, and public-spirited people committed to solving humanity's challenges. The role The role will also be responsible for tasks within gift registry and stewardship areas and will also include assisting team members based overseas. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in, or wishing to develop a career in, fundraising within the Higher Education sector. The role will be responsible for; Supporting the Donor Relations Manager in administering the Rhodes Trust Gift Registry; Administration of donation data, research, cleansing, extraction and analysis to support the Global Engagement team Provide administrative support to the Global Engagement team Monitor various email inboxes, schedule meetings, organise meeting materials and transcribe action items and minutes when necessary Occasional assistance for events - which may involve working on site at evenings or weekends Support ad hoc departmental projects Please see the job description for more information Essential skills, experience and qualifications: Relevant and proven administrative experience; Ability to build strong working relationship with immediate colleagues, as well as with external stakeholders; Team player with a positive approach to new challenges, quick to learn, and willingness to find / adopt new approaches to complete tasks in the interests of efficiency or as a result of changing requirements; Proactive, focused and organised, with consistent attention to detail; Experience of data entry and/or record maintenance; An undergraduate degree is desirable Please see the job description for more information Benefits of working here We are a global organisation and we use our deep connections across the world to bring together people of different backgrounds and viewpoints. We encourage our staff to challenge each other's thinking and generate new ideas. 30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 8 bank holidays Competitive pension scheme Generous family leave schemes Private health insurance Employee Assistance Programme Personal development opportunities Additional benefits, such as free access to the University's gardens, parks, libraries and museums, and University staff discounts in shops across Oxford. Cycle to Work Scheme Electric Car Scheme If you would like to find out more, please click 'apply' to view the full job description and to find the link to apply. Please send us your CV and a covering letter. Please note, this advert will close on Sunday 7 April at 17:00 BST. Please also note that interviews will take place the week commencing 15th April. The Rhodes Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief.
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? Unlock the Future: Join Us as a Senior Business Architect! If you're ready to turn visions into reality and drive our company's success to new heights, keep reading-your next adventure starts here. This role partners with business and functional leadership to contribute business architecture rigor, insight, and analysis, to teams defining, assessing, and planning to bridge strategy to execution. In this role, you will also be responsible for leading engagements with varying levels of complexity. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro-rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? You will support the growing need for business solution architecture engagement with the value streams through the following activities: Value Stream / Circle Partnership Connect with circle leadership to identify potential engagements and future BSA needs. Stay abreast of general value stream and circle roadmap. Identify impacts or relationships and provide context across value streams. Support customer/agent/employee journeys and product modernisation by defining solutions that enable the ideal experience. Initiative shaping Transform business needs, ideas and hunches into distinct bodies of work. Identify high level business capability areas to support proposed needs. Identify impacted value stream and circles to support prioritisation. Business capability articulation and refinement. Partner with business areas to elicit capability gaps. Facilitate working sessions with business leaders and SMEs to: Conduct current state assessment to identify pain points and gaps. Draw out future state business needs. Synthesise concrete and specific business capabilities needed to support general business needs. Articulate, capture and refine capability needs across BI. Logically organise and maintain capability needs to best suit engagement. Develop conceptual artefacts to illustrate proposed solution. Present summarised findings to senior leadership. Technical solution coordination Partner with technical stakeholders to inform scope of business needs, ensure adequate understanding and inform technical estimation process. Stewardship of high level established and strategic technical patterns to ensure consistency across initiatives. Map business capability needs to technical solution to ensure business needs are fully addressed. Evaluate emerging technology for business capability fit What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Demonstrated business experience with working knowledge of business analysis, process improvement and/or business architecture. Leadership Skills Personally accountable Demonstrated ability to interact and influence across levels of organization Ability to drive outcomes Increases organisational performance through coaching and mentoring Influencing Skills Seeks opportunities to learn from and to influence others Facilitate negotiations toward practical solutions Relationship Management (Advanced) High emotional intelligence Ability to consider others' ideas; responds well to feedback Ability to work independently, as a member of a team, and team lead Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with a diverse group of people at all levels in both business and IT areas across the Enterprise Strong credibility; easily gains respect and trust from others Organisational Skills Highly adaptable, with ability to proactively accommodate shifting priorities and aggressive timelines Ability to organise work efficiently and effectively Ability to see results to completion Communication Skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong presentation skills Highly effective facilitation skills within small or large group settings Presents thoughts effectively with individuals at all levels within the organization including senior leaders Ability to successfully collaborate within team and throughout organization to bring together desired results Ability to convey information in accurate and consumable models Ability to translate concepts into terms understandable by everyone Problem Solving and Analysis Skills Ability to assimilate and correlate disconnected information, identify patterns, and articulate organisational relevance Ability to solicit input, analyse data, draw conclusions and provide recommendations Uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions Ability to hold both a "big-picture" and a detailed view of a business problem when considering solutions Creatively generates ideas with confidence What is a Must Have? Demonstrated business experience, with working knowledge of business analysis, process improvement, business transformation, and/or business strategy development within complex organisations and business environments. Thorough knowledge of business architecture tools and concepts. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit 0
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? Unlock the Future: Join Us as a Senior Business Architect! If you're ready to turn visions into reality and drive our company's success to new heights, keep reading-your next adventure starts here. This role partners with business and functional leadership to contribute business architecture rigor, insight, and analysis, to teams defining, assessing, and planning to bridge strategy to execution. In this role, you will also be responsible for leading engagements with varying levels of complexity. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro-rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? You will support the growing need for business solution architecture engagement with the value streams through the following activities: Value Stream / Circle Partnership Connect with circle leadership to identify potential engagements and future BSA needs. Stay abreast of general value stream and circle roadmap. Identify impacts or relationships and provide context across value streams. Support customer/agent/employee journeys and product modernisation by defining solutions that enable the ideal experience. Initiative shaping Transform business needs, ideas and hunches into distinct bodies of work. Identify high level business capability areas to support proposed needs. Identify impacted value stream and circles to support prioritisation. Business capability articulation and refinement. Partner with business areas to elicit capability gaps. Facilitate working sessions with business leaders and SMEs to: Conduct current state assessment to identify pain points and gaps. Draw out future state business needs. Synthesise concrete and specific business capabilities needed to support general business needs. Articulate, capture and refine capability needs across BI. Logically organise and maintain capability needs to best suit engagement. Develop conceptual artefacts to illustrate proposed solution. Present summarised findings to senior leadership. Technical solution coordination Partner with technical stakeholders to inform scope of business needs, ensure adequate understanding and inform technical estimation process. Stewardship of high level established and strategic technical patterns to ensure consistency across initiatives. Map business capability needs to technical solution to ensure business needs are fully addressed. Evaluate emerging technology for business capability fit What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Demonstrated business experience with working knowledge of business analysis, process improvement and/or business architecture. Leadership Skills Personally accountable Demonstrated ability to interact and influence across levels of organization Ability to drive outcomes Increases organisational performance through coaching and mentoring Influencing Skills Seeks opportunities to learn from and to influence others Facilitate negotiations toward practical solutions Relationship Management (Advanced) High emotional intelligence Ability to consider others' ideas; responds well to feedback Ability to work independently, as a member of a team, and team lead Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with a diverse group of people at all levels in both business and IT areas across the Enterprise Strong credibility; easily gains respect and trust from others Organisational Skills Highly adaptable, with ability to proactively accommodate shifting priorities and aggressive timelines Ability to organise work efficiently and effectively Ability to see results to completion Communication Skills Excellent oral and written communication skills Strong presentation skills Highly effective facilitation skills within small or large group settings Presents thoughts effectively with individuals at all levels within the organization including senior leaders Ability to successfully collaborate within team and throughout organization to bring together desired results Ability to convey information in accurate and consumable models Ability to translate concepts into terms understandable by everyone Problem Solving and Analysis Skills Ability to assimilate and correlate disconnected information, identify patterns, and articulate organisational relevance Ability to solicit input, analyse data, draw conclusions and provide recommendations Uses logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions Ability to hold both a "big-picture" and a detailed view of a business problem when considering solutions Creatively generates ideas with confidence What is a Must Have? Demonstrated business experience, with working knowledge of business analysis, process improvement, business transformation, and/or business strategy development within complex organisations and business environments. Thorough knowledge of business architecture tools and concepts. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit 0
We are looking for a Temporary Individual Giving Officer for an incredible arts charity to be responsible to support the end-to-end delivery of individual giving campaigns across a range of media, from planning to execution.This is hybrid role with 2 days a week in the London officeThe RoleSupporting the day on the day to day running of the IG campaigns Reviewing copy and commenting on copy, circulating copy for comments and briefing on artwork.Selecting and checking database without the support of a database team.Producing work/collateral in house rather than experience of working with an agency.Including supporter acquisition, trading stewardship and retention programmes and regular giving schemes, trading and cash direct mail/digital appeals, and In-memory giving. The CandidateA successful track record in delivering IG fundraising activities to deliver strategic objectives.Demonstrable understanding of best practice in supporter relationships.Experience in creating and cleaning data selections.Experience in analysis within CRM systems to manage data and report performance.Understanding of segmentation and how to speak to different (existing and prospect) audiences.Track record of developing content, creative, and messaging that resonates with these audiences to drive awareness and engagement.IMPORTANT NOTEOur aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
We are looking for a Temporary Individual Giving Officer for an incredible arts charity to be responsible to support the end-to-end delivery of individual giving campaigns across a range of media, from planning to execution.This is hybrid role with 2 days a week in the London officeThe RoleSupporting the day on the day to day running of the IG campaigns Reviewing copy and commenting on copy, circulating copy for comments and briefing on artwork.Selecting and checking database without the support of a database team.Producing work/collateral in house rather than experience of working with an agency.Including supporter acquisition, trading stewardship and retention programmes and regular giving schemes, trading and cash direct mail/digital appeals, and In-memory giving. The CandidateA successful track record in delivering IG fundraising activities to deliver strategic objectives.Demonstrable understanding of best practice in supporter relationships.Experience in creating and cleaning data selections.Experience in analysis within CRM systems to manage data and report performance.Understanding of segmentation and how to speak to different (existing and prospect) audiences.Track record of developing content, creative, and messaging that resonates with these audiences to drive awareness and engagement.IMPORTANT NOTEOur aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Lorax EPI has partnered with Robert Walters Technology. They are keen to appoint a Software Developer to work with the senior development teams to support the software development of their cloud based environmental software, focusing on leveraging technical depth and capacity for independent work, along with a collaborative spirit to advance goals. The role is based out of the Rugby offices, offering a hybrid model, paying a salary range of 35,000 to 53,000 plus benefits. Lorax EPI: About Us Lorax EPI is at the forefront of the product stewardship sector, a pioneering environmental technology company based in Rugby, Warwickshire. Established in 2014, they are dedicated to transforming the landscape of environmental compliance through innovative cloud software solutions and expert consulting services. Their work empowers companies worldwide to navigate and simplify the complexities of environmental regulations, including packaging legislation, plastics taxes, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. The Role: Software Developer As an experienced Software Developer, you will have experience in the following but not limited to: Duties: Software Developer Participate in Agile ceremonies - planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, contributing insights and suggestions for improvements. Execute development tasks within Agile sprints, ensuring delivery of high-quality software features. Collaborate with the QA team to refine testing processes and improve overall software quality. Perform analysis of user stories ensuring thorough understanding of functional requirements, sprint objectives, and deliverables. Lead the configuration of complex software components. Validate user story non-functional requirements and acceptance criteria to ensure code is optimised for performance, scalability, and security. Ensuring implementations are tailored to meet specific business needs and operational requirements. Generate queries that provide deep insights into customer data, strengthen audit requirements and enable visualisation of data through reports or dashboards. Play a pivotal role in daily scrum meetings, offering insights into project progress, challenges, and strategies for overcoming obstacles. Play a key role in sprint planning sessions, helping to define deliverables for sprint goals. Tech Stack & Experience: Software Developer Experience working in an agile environment. Proficient in C#, .net, .NET Core, SQL, XML, and JSON. Experience of cloud-based technologies (AWS). C#, .NET, .NET Core, MVC, Containers, Blazor, .NET IDE, YML Testing Tools: Automation tools, frameworks for unit testing - MS Test, XUnit run through Azure Pipelines Version Control Systems: Git for code management and collaboration Security Tools: Security testing tools - Azure, DevOps, AWS Inspector Database: Relational: Non-Relational databases (DynamoDb, SQL Server) Cloud Platforms: AWS Cloud Services (Lambda, Fargate, Cloudwatch, Step Executions, S3, API Gateway) Availability & capacity management processes Knowledge of information security controls to mitigate threats within solutions and services Apply modern standards approach Agile practises Systems design and integration This role would suit an individual who has strong full stack capability with the ability to also work across back and front end. Who is driven to learn about new innovative ways of working, technologies and market trends. If you're an ambitious Software Developer looking to make your mark for an industry leader, we want to hear from you. For further information, please apply with an updated CV and contact Ajay Hayre on (url removed) or (phone number removed). All third-party applications will be forwarded to Robert Walters. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Mar 25, 2024
Full time
Lorax EPI has partnered with Robert Walters Technology. They are keen to appoint a Software Developer to work with the senior development teams to support the software development of their cloud based environmental software, focusing on leveraging technical depth and capacity for independent work, along with a collaborative spirit to advance goals. The role is based out of the Rugby offices, offering a hybrid model, paying a salary range of 35,000 to 53,000 plus benefits. Lorax EPI: About Us Lorax EPI is at the forefront of the product stewardship sector, a pioneering environmental technology company based in Rugby, Warwickshire. Established in 2014, they are dedicated to transforming the landscape of environmental compliance through innovative cloud software solutions and expert consulting services. Their work empowers companies worldwide to navigate and simplify the complexities of environmental regulations, including packaging legislation, plastics taxes, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations. The Role: Software Developer As an experienced Software Developer, you will have experience in the following but not limited to: Duties: Software Developer Participate in Agile ceremonies - planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, contributing insights and suggestions for improvements. Execute development tasks within Agile sprints, ensuring delivery of high-quality software features. Collaborate with the QA team to refine testing processes and improve overall software quality. Perform analysis of user stories ensuring thorough understanding of functional requirements, sprint objectives, and deliverables. Lead the configuration of complex software components. Validate user story non-functional requirements and acceptance criteria to ensure code is optimised for performance, scalability, and security. Ensuring implementations are tailored to meet specific business needs and operational requirements. Generate queries that provide deep insights into customer data, strengthen audit requirements and enable visualisation of data through reports or dashboards. Play a pivotal role in daily scrum meetings, offering insights into project progress, challenges, and strategies for overcoming obstacles. Play a key role in sprint planning sessions, helping to define deliverables for sprint goals. Tech Stack & Experience: Software Developer Experience working in an agile environment. Proficient in C#, .net, .NET Core, SQL, XML, and JSON. Experience of cloud-based technologies (AWS). C#, .NET, .NET Core, MVC, Containers, Blazor, .NET IDE, YML Testing Tools: Automation tools, frameworks for unit testing - MS Test, XUnit run through Azure Pipelines Version Control Systems: Git for code management and collaboration Security Tools: Security testing tools - Azure, DevOps, AWS Inspector Database: Relational: Non-Relational databases (DynamoDb, SQL Server) Cloud Platforms: AWS Cloud Services (Lambda, Fargate, Cloudwatch, Step Executions, S3, API Gateway) Availability & capacity management processes Knowledge of information security controls to mitigate threats within solutions and services Apply modern standards approach Agile practises Systems design and integration This role would suit an individual who has strong full stack capability with the ability to also work across back and front end. Who is driven to learn about new innovative ways of working, technologies and market trends. If you're an ambitious Software Developer looking to make your mark for an industry leader, we want to hear from you. For further information, please apply with an updated CV and contact Ajay Hayre on (url removed) or (phone number removed). All third-party applications will be forwarded to Robert Walters. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates