Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. This challenging position sits within BDO's market-leading Financial Model Assurance Services team, providing a range of transactional model assurance and financial modelling-related services to global blue-chip sponsors , banks, financial institutions and funds in relation to major infrastructure, energy and digital projects, often in conjunction with our global network. These parties are involved in the financing, development, acquisition and operation of multi-million and, in some cases, multi-billion Pound projects, across all sectors and regions. The diverse range of projects we support include: petrochemical plants, LNG trains, water de-salination plants, and IWPP projects in the Middle East; to wind and rail projects across the UK and Europe; to government sponsored transport projects in the Benelux region; to digital infrastructure and energy from waste projects across the UK. The Director role involves taking responsibility for providing leadership to the team and deputising for Partners as required. Working closely in conjunction with the partner and the senior team this will include planning, monitoring, reviewing work of other team members and taking responsibility for undertaking and progressing quality control procedures, business development, practice development and marketing initiatives. You'll be someone with Experience of managing Financial Model Audits over the whole engagement lifecycle including commercial management Extensive experience of project finance including the origination and delivery of mandates for financial modelling, assurance and related financial advisory. Knowledge and experience of PPP, project finance, infrastructure and renewables would be well received. Experience of quality and risk reviews of the work performed and the final work products ACA/ACCA qualification, or equivalent Strong commercial management experience and a track record of converting business development opportunities such as scoping projects and developing and managing client relationships. A proven background in managing and developing teams You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Feb 09, 2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. This challenging position sits within BDO's market-leading Financial Model Assurance Services team, providing a range of transactional model assurance and financial modelling-related services to global blue-chip sponsors , banks, financial institutions and funds in relation to major infrastructure, energy and digital projects, often in conjunction with our global network. These parties are involved in the financing, development, acquisition and operation of multi-million and, in some cases, multi-billion Pound projects, across all sectors and regions. The diverse range of projects we support include: petrochemical plants, LNG trains, water de-salination plants, and IWPP projects in the Middle East; to wind and rail projects across the UK and Europe; to government sponsored transport projects in the Benelux region; to digital infrastructure and energy from waste projects across the UK. The Director role involves taking responsibility for providing leadership to the team and deputising for Partners as required. Working closely in conjunction with the partner and the senior team this will include planning, monitoring, reviewing work of other team members and taking responsibility for undertaking and progressing quality control procedures, business development, practice development and marketing initiatives. You'll be someone with Experience of managing Financial Model Audits over the whole engagement lifecycle including commercial management Extensive experience of project finance including the origination and delivery of mandates for financial modelling, assurance and related financial advisory. Knowledge and experience of PPP, project finance, infrastructure and renewables would be well received. Experience of quality and risk reviews of the work performed and the final work products ACA/ACCA qualification, or equivalent Strong commercial management experience and a track record of converting business development opportunities such as scoping projects and developing and managing client relationships. A proven background in managing and developing teams You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Hanover is looking for an Account Director to join the Healthcare Policy, Advocacy & Public Affairs team. The Account Director will provide strategic advice to Hanover's existing clients and take the lead on client accounts, teams, and budgets. They will also lead on new business activity including acquisition, development and pitching, and will play a vital role in the development of talent in the team by managing and mentoring junior team members. The role will be based in London and offers the opportunity to work across clients we share with our offices in Brussels, Dublin and the Middle East, as well as integrated accounts with our Healthcare Communications teams. At Hanover Health we are united in our common belief that good healthcare is one of the most important things we can have. And we want to play an active role in evolving and improving it. Hanover Health has been an integral part of the Hanover Group's overall growth and was shortlisted for Public Affairs Consultancy of the Year at the Communique Awards 2024. Hanover has also received award wins for its diversity and inclusion work picking up the trophy for Action on Workplace DEI at the Communique Awards 2024 and Best Team Approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the PRCA UK Awards 2024. The team works across a range of services including government relations, public affairs, market access, policy, advocacy and corporate communications across health and business. With over half of the world's top 20 pharmaceutical companies, as well as NHS providers, health technology businesses and charities amongst our clients, we offer a diverse and compelling range of issues and opportunities. When applying, in your cover letter, please could you provide information on the following points: Why are you interested in the role? What is your experience of working in policy, advocacy and public affairs, and the impact you have had with work in this space? What is your experience of coaching and managing people? Primary Responsibilities: Manage client accounts and budgets, including the project management of account teams Build and execute breakthrough campaigns to deliver tangible policy change for our clients Run environment-changing events for a range of audiences including politicians, policy makers, health system stakeholders and patient groups Deliver important intelligence to our clients by utilising the Hanover network and building your own network through attending events as well as developing expertise in policy areas Draft reports with impact for clients on a varied number of topics including trade/business policy, disease or health system policy areas Support the management of expert steering groups to drive thought-leadership for our clients Personal management of junior members of the team providing guidance on professional development Take a lead on new business pitches, being a core part of the team in building creative strategies and tactics and pitching to clients Deliver marketing activity to support Hanover Health's business growth Requirements: Relevant experience from a public affairs consultancy, in-house public affairs department, patient group/NGO, Parliament, or other relevant organisation Excellent knowledge of health policy and ability to analyse developments within the life sciences sector Good conceptual understanding of the medicines access landscape in the UK, including knowledge of how MHRA, NICE and NHS England interact to deliver medicines to NHS patients Understanding of the levers that can impact the medicines access policy landscape for pharmaceutical companies as well as the various factors that can influence the uptake of medicines by health systems Ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines, while maintaining the highest quality standards Eye for detail and ability to think critically about your own work and that of others Excellent project management, written and verbal communication skills Experience managing junior colleagues on their professional and personal development and providing advice and support for their work Benefits: As well as competitive salaries, we offer employees a generous benefits package which includes: Annual performance-related bonus, with additional bonuses linked to recruitment, new business and long service Healthcare insurance and company pension scheme Flexible and hybrid working policies, with eligibility to apply for a sabbatical after 2 years' service Summer Fridays - and early Friday finish all year round Employee Assistance Programme, including Hanover Healthy Minds forum with trained Mental Health First Aiders and mental health coaching Family-friendly policies, including full pay for 18 weeks during maternity/adoption leave, enhanced paternity and shared parental pay, parental coaching and clothing allowance for pregnant employees Support for employees who are going through menopause or fertility treatment, including paid time off and monthly contribution towards HRT prescriptions Subsidised gym membership and 'LiveSmart' wellbeing workshops IN Network, a global working group dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - workstreams include gender, ethnicity, socio-economic background, working parents and LGBTQ+ Trailblazer of the Month award for outstanding contribution, Lunch & Learns and an opportunity to win an Out of Office activity fund Cycle to work scheme and interest-free loans
Feb 06, 2025
Full time
Hanover is looking for an Account Director to join the Healthcare Policy, Advocacy & Public Affairs team. The Account Director will provide strategic advice to Hanover's existing clients and take the lead on client accounts, teams, and budgets. They will also lead on new business activity including acquisition, development and pitching, and will play a vital role in the development of talent in the team by managing and mentoring junior team members. The role will be based in London and offers the opportunity to work across clients we share with our offices in Brussels, Dublin and the Middle East, as well as integrated accounts with our Healthcare Communications teams. At Hanover Health we are united in our common belief that good healthcare is one of the most important things we can have. And we want to play an active role in evolving and improving it. Hanover Health has been an integral part of the Hanover Group's overall growth and was shortlisted for Public Affairs Consultancy of the Year at the Communique Awards 2024. Hanover has also received award wins for its diversity and inclusion work picking up the trophy for Action on Workplace DEI at the Communique Awards 2024 and Best Team Approach to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the PRCA UK Awards 2024. The team works across a range of services including government relations, public affairs, market access, policy, advocacy and corporate communications across health and business. With over half of the world's top 20 pharmaceutical companies, as well as NHS providers, health technology businesses and charities amongst our clients, we offer a diverse and compelling range of issues and opportunities. When applying, in your cover letter, please could you provide information on the following points: Why are you interested in the role? What is your experience of working in policy, advocacy and public affairs, and the impact you have had with work in this space? What is your experience of coaching and managing people? Primary Responsibilities: Manage client accounts and budgets, including the project management of account teams Build and execute breakthrough campaigns to deliver tangible policy change for our clients Run environment-changing events for a range of audiences including politicians, policy makers, health system stakeholders and patient groups Deliver important intelligence to our clients by utilising the Hanover network and building your own network through attending events as well as developing expertise in policy areas Draft reports with impact for clients on a varied number of topics including trade/business policy, disease or health system policy areas Support the management of expert steering groups to drive thought-leadership for our clients Personal management of junior members of the team providing guidance on professional development Take a lead on new business pitches, being a core part of the team in building creative strategies and tactics and pitching to clients Deliver marketing activity to support Hanover Health's business growth Requirements: Relevant experience from a public affairs consultancy, in-house public affairs department, patient group/NGO, Parliament, or other relevant organisation Excellent knowledge of health policy and ability to analyse developments within the life sciences sector Good conceptual understanding of the medicines access landscape in the UK, including knowledge of how MHRA, NICE and NHS England interact to deliver medicines to NHS patients Understanding of the levers that can impact the medicines access policy landscape for pharmaceutical companies as well as the various factors that can influence the uptake of medicines by health systems Ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines, while maintaining the highest quality standards Eye for detail and ability to think critically about your own work and that of others Excellent project management, written and verbal communication skills Experience managing junior colleagues on their professional and personal development and providing advice and support for their work Benefits: As well as competitive salaries, we offer employees a generous benefits package which includes: Annual performance-related bonus, with additional bonuses linked to recruitment, new business and long service Healthcare insurance and company pension scheme Flexible and hybrid working policies, with eligibility to apply for a sabbatical after 2 years' service Summer Fridays - and early Friday finish all year round Employee Assistance Programme, including Hanover Healthy Minds forum with trained Mental Health First Aiders and mental health coaching Family-friendly policies, including full pay for 18 weeks during maternity/adoption leave, enhanced paternity and shared parental pay, parental coaching and clothing allowance for pregnant employees Support for employees who are going through menopause or fertility treatment, including paid time off and monthly contribution towards HRT prescriptions Subsidised gym membership and 'LiveSmart' wellbeing workshops IN Network, a global working group dedicated to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - workstreams include gender, ethnicity, socio-economic background, working parents and LGBTQ+ Trailblazer of the Month award for outstanding contribution, Lunch & Learns and an opportunity to win an Out of Office activity fund Cycle to work scheme and interest-free loans
The Role We see a significant opportunity to grow our regulatory proposition within Jersey. We are looking for an Associate Director who is experienced in delivering and managing complex projects in the regulated Financial Services space. As an Associate Director, you will have the opportunity to develop and work on a diverse range of regulatory-focused engagements across the Financial Services sector, with plenty of responsibility for leading on-the-ground teams, managing junior staff and supporting Senior Leadership in client-facing delivery. The successful candidate will be a driven professional with deep regulatory experience who is seeking to join an exciting new team which offers unparalleled opportunities for personal growth and promotion. They should exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit with a genuine desire to provide quality, independent advice and insight to Teneo's client base across the Channel Islands and further afield. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of business change, transformation, reorganisation, and financial stress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to enhance or restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst uncertainty. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of restructuring, financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of transformation, uncertainty, and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to business reorganisation, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty. Key Responsibilities As part of a select and highly skilled team, you will have the opportunity to: Grow and develop the regulatory transformation practice in Jersey, actively supporting business development activities and identifying and pursuing potential opportunities using your own contact network as well as supporting existing BD programmes, key client accounts and sales activities led by Senior Managing Directors Lead and manage a variety of regulatory projects Personally develop through both formal and informal training Interact with clients and provide quality advice, irrespective of grade Typical Projects Will Include Regulatory response projects Regulatory change management Project assurance Skilled person reporting Project Management Secondments Key Skills & Experience Experience in Financial Services and Regulatory projects gained at a large accounting / consulting firm , boutique advisory firm or from a financial services business with significant regulatory project experience Excellent oral and written communication skills Fluent business level English is essential. Additional language skills are advantageous Ambitious, with a desire to succeed in an entrepreneurial culture. Teneo is an environment that presents a real opportunity for ambitious individuals as all employees are encouraged to develop their client network and business development skills Excellent interpersonal skills and evidence of leading clients/ providing advice in challenging / critical situations Strong project management skills Ability to lead small teams and develop people What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme, and continuous improvement is achieved through a structured and tailored programme that suits your career development. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including: Competitive Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster by earning trust, navigating disruption, and removing barriers. We balance the culture and feel of a boutique-sized company against the great client opportunities presented by working for a larger company. Our culture is critical to our success. We pride ourselves on having a friendly and collaborative working environment in which strong performers can make rapid career progress. In supporting this, we run dedicated events for mental health and well-being, and ensure an inclusive and transparent environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential to our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We are very happy to talk about flexible working, so please do let us know if this something you would like to discuss.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
The Role We see a significant opportunity to grow our regulatory proposition within Jersey. We are looking for an Associate Director who is experienced in delivering and managing complex projects in the regulated Financial Services space. As an Associate Director, you will have the opportunity to develop and work on a diverse range of regulatory-focused engagements across the Financial Services sector, with plenty of responsibility for leading on-the-ground teams, managing junior staff and supporting Senior Leadership in client-facing delivery. The successful candidate will be a driven professional with deep regulatory experience who is seeking to join an exciting new team which offers unparalleled opportunities for personal growth and promotion. They should exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit with a genuine desire to provide quality, independent advice and insight to Teneo's client base across the Channel Islands and further afield. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of business change, transformation, reorganisation, and financial stress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to enhance or restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst uncertainty. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of restructuring, financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of transformation, uncertainty, and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to business reorganisation, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty. Key Responsibilities As part of a select and highly skilled team, you will have the opportunity to: Grow and develop the regulatory transformation practice in Jersey, actively supporting business development activities and identifying and pursuing potential opportunities using your own contact network as well as supporting existing BD programmes, key client accounts and sales activities led by Senior Managing Directors Lead and manage a variety of regulatory projects Personally develop through both formal and informal training Interact with clients and provide quality advice, irrespective of grade Typical Projects Will Include Regulatory response projects Regulatory change management Project assurance Skilled person reporting Project Management Secondments Key Skills & Experience Experience in Financial Services and Regulatory projects gained at a large accounting / consulting firm , boutique advisory firm or from a financial services business with significant regulatory project experience Excellent oral and written communication skills Fluent business level English is essential. Additional language skills are advantageous Ambitious, with a desire to succeed in an entrepreneurial culture. Teneo is an environment that presents a real opportunity for ambitious individuals as all employees are encouraged to develop their client network and business development skills Excellent interpersonal skills and evidence of leading clients/ providing advice in challenging / critical situations Strong project management skills Ability to lead small teams and develop people What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme, and continuous improvement is achieved through a structured and tailored programme that suits your career development. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including: Competitive Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Scheme Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Group Income protection Life assurance Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster by earning trust, navigating disruption, and removing barriers. We balance the culture and feel of a boutique-sized company against the great client opportunities presented by working for a larger company. Our culture is critical to our success. We pride ourselves on having a friendly and collaborative working environment in which strong performers can make rapid career progress. In supporting this, we run dedicated events for mental health and well-being, and ensure an inclusive and transparent environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential to our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We are very happy to talk about flexible working, so please do let us know if this something you would like to discuss.
BAE Systems Digital Intelligence
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Role Overview The Software Engineer analyses requirements, designs, implements and unit tests software code and supporting artefacts using appropriate tools and following the disciplines and practices of BAE Systems. Role Accountabilities The Software Engineer: Produces or validates the schedule and effort estimate for each task they perform Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of schedule and will endeavour to estimate accurately and deliver according to those estimates Demonstrates skill and adeptness in team collaboration, technical discussion and negotiation. Continually increase personal understanding of the languages, frameworks, technical concepts, methods and measurements that underpin the Engineering disciplines and practices of BAE Systems. Demonstrates the ability to understand, challenge, contribute or construct software specification and is capable of building software in line with the specifications Exploits appropriate software development methods, languages, libraries and techniques and applies these to software engineering tasks to realise the most effective outcome Ensures that all work is consistent with defined standards where standards exist and to withstand professional scrutiny in any case Ensures that high quality and delivery standards are met and consistently delivers quality code on time and within estimate. Demonstrates the ability to reflect on and improve personal performance Works as a member of a development team, collaborates with other team members and participates in technical discussions and conversations with customers. Technical Skills Strong Javascript or Typescript knowledge Basic networks (reverse proxy configuration, addressing) Strong understanding of Docker (Running in swarm mode specifically) Basic to intermediate knowledge of Go Intermediate knowledge of Python (for wrapping services from other teams and participating in code reviews) Intermediate understanding of Ansible Basic understanding of Certificate Authorities Intermediate understanding of Continuous Integration and, for the future, Continuous Delivery. Strong Bash scripting Understanding of Active Directory and Role modelling (this will be in keycloak, but as long as there is an understanding of how this should map) About National Security This role is part of our National Security Fundamental business, where we develop operational solutions and deliver mission-critical services to Law Enforcement Agencies and Government departments. Our dedicated engineers and business consultants form multi-disciplinary teams, working together to provide a variety of solutions that help to prevent, protect and pursue criminals involved in serious and organised crime, enhance operational capabilities and deliver digital transformation programmes. Our work is a mix of remote working with some travel to various LEA sites around the UK. We need proactive, solution finding individuals with a can do attitude to join our teams to help solve some of the most difficult challenges so even if this role isn't a perfect fit we'd still love to hear from you! Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We use our intelligence-led insights to help defend Governments, Nations and Societies from cyber-attacks and financial crime. Our customers depend on our evolving capabilities to help them safely grow their organisations. Our unprecedented access to threat intelligence, world-leading analysts and market-leading technology means we can help them to adapt, evolve and stay ahead of the criminals. Applicants to this role must be amenable to obtain UK Government security clearance Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We use our intelligence-led insights to help defend Governments, Nations and Societies from cyber-attacks and financial crime. Our customers depend on our evolving capabilities to help them safely grow their organisations. Our unprecedented access to threat intelligence, world-leading analysts and market-leading technology means we can help them to adapt, evolve and stay ahead of the criminals. Division overview: Government At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Government contracts are an area we have many decades of experience in. Our Government business unit houses four of our critical client groups: UK National Security, Global National Security, defence and central government. Government and key infrastructure networks are critical targets to defend as the effects of these networks being breached can be devastating. As a member of the Government business unit, you will defend the connected world and ensure the protection of nations. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
Role Overview The Software Engineer analyses requirements, designs, implements and unit tests software code and supporting artefacts using appropriate tools and following the disciplines and practices of BAE Systems. Role Accountabilities The Software Engineer: Produces or validates the schedule and effort estimate for each task they perform Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of schedule and will endeavour to estimate accurately and deliver according to those estimates Demonstrates skill and adeptness in team collaboration, technical discussion and negotiation. Continually increase personal understanding of the languages, frameworks, technical concepts, methods and measurements that underpin the Engineering disciplines and practices of BAE Systems. Demonstrates the ability to understand, challenge, contribute or construct software specification and is capable of building software in line with the specifications Exploits appropriate software development methods, languages, libraries and techniques and applies these to software engineering tasks to realise the most effective outcome Ensures that all work is consistent with defined standards where standards exist and to withstand professional scrutiny in any case Ensures that high quality and delivery standards are met and consistently delivers quality code on time and within estimate. Demonstrates the ability to reflect on and improve personal performance Works as a member of a development team, collaborates with other team members and participates in technical discussions and conversations with customers. Technical Skills Strong Javascript or Typescript knowledge Basic networks (reverse proxy configuration, addressing) Strong understanding of Docker (Running in swarm mode specifically) Basic to intermediate knowledge of Go Intermediate knowledge of Python (for wrapping services from other teams and participating in code reviews) Intermediate understanding of Ansible Basic understanding of Certificate Authorities Intermediate understanding of Continuous Integration and, for the future, Continuous Delivery. Strong Bash scripting Understanding of Active Directory and Role modelling (this will be in keycloak, but as long as there is an understanding of how this should map) About National Security This role is part of our National Security Fundamental business, where we develop operational solutions and deliver mission-critical services to Law Enforcement Agencies and Government departments. Our dedicated engineers and business consultants form multi-disciplinary teams, working together to provide a variety of solutions that help to prevent, protect and pursue criminals involved in serious and organised crime, enhance operational capabilities and deliver digital transformation programmes. Our work is a mix of remote working with some travel to various LEA sites around the UK. We need proactive, solution finding individuals with a can do attitude to join our teams to help solve some of the most difficult challenges so even if this role isn't a perfect fit we'd still love to hear from you! Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We use our intelligence-led insights to help defend Governments, Nations and Societies from cyber-attacks and financial crime. Our customers depend on our evolving capabilities to help them safely grow their organisations. Our unprecedented access to threat intelligence, world-leading analysts and market-leading technology means we can help them to adapt, evolve and stay ahead of the criminals. Applicants to this role must be amenable to obtain UK Government security clearance Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day. By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we're working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential. About BAE Systems Digital Intelligence We use our intelligence-led insights to help defend Governments, Nations and Societies from cyber-attacks and financial crime. Our customers depend on our evolving capabilities to help them safely grow their organisations. Our unprecedented access to threat intelligence, world-leading analysts and market-leading technology means we can help them to adapt, evolve and stay ahead of the criminals. Division overview: Government At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Government contracts are an area we have many decades of experience in. Our Government business unit houses four of our critical client groups: UK National Security, Global National Security, defence and central government. Government and key infrastructure networks are critical targets to defend as the effects of these networks being breached can be devastating. As a member of the Government business unit, you will defend the connected world and ensure the protection of nations. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.
The Role This is your opportunity to join Teneo's growing Financial Advisory team in Cardiff working alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies on some of their most challenging strategic issues. As a Manager within Financial Advisory you will be exposed to a wide variety of projects within a highly commercial, client focused environment. You will work on high profile assignments ranging from insolvency to advising on the restructuring and financial turnarounds for high profile mid-market, national and international clients. This represents a truly exciting time for the Financial Advisory team. Following the sale of the Deloitte Restructuring business to Teneo in June 2021, the Financial Advisory business continues to grow across multiple disciplines and international locations. This growth will provide fantastic opportunities to rapidly develop your career on a structured path. As a Manager in the team, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors, Managing Directors and Senior Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. Key aspects of the role will include: Client Service - Being part of and leading project teams advising corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders on Restructuring Advisory, Contingency Planning and Insolvency projects. Business Development - Playing an active role in the team's business development and targeting activities, developing your network in the financial advisory market. People and Leadership - Manage, coach and provide guidance and support to team members, helping to support talent development and foster an inclusive environment. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty. Key Responsibilities Client Service Assist with project managing parts of the engagement and appointments, providing support to the Director / Managing Director (or often directly Senior Managing Director) in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and restructuring plans. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options. Apply an understanding of engagement economics, financial and risk management. Knowledge Acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continue to develop leadership skills. Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and Leadership Actively support practice and talent development, including on-the-job coaching, mentoring and participation in wider business training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Have a clear understanding of Teneo's commitment to creating a more inclusive culture. Business Development Start to own elements of business development, including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director / Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified. Audit, Tax, Financial advisory, insolvency or transaction experience gained within a professional services company, consultancy firm or bank. Commitment to understanding the restructuring, insolvency and transaction marketplace, its trends, and key players (principals and advisers). Very strong analytical skills, including business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. A basic understanding of insolvency legislation and practice is not a prerequisite but helpful. Logical and methodical approach to problem solving. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong project management and organisational skills. Excellent reporting writing skills, with experience of developing client deliverables. Ability to lead small teams, coach, mentor and develop junior members of the team. About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and rewards including: Market-leading salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities
Sep 23, 2022
Full time
The Role This is your opportunity to join Teneo's growing Financial Advisory team in Cardiff working alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies on some of their most challenging strategic issues. As a Manager within Financial Advisory you will be exposed to a wide variety of projects within a highly commercial, client focused environment. You will work on high profile assignments ranging from insolvency to advising on the restructuring and financial turnarounds for high profile mid-market, national and international clients. This represents a truly exciting time for the Financial Advisory team. Following the sale of the Deloitte Restructuring business to Teneo in June 2021, the Financial Advisory business continues to grow across multiple disciplines and international locations. This growth will provide fantastic opportunities to rapidly develop your career on a structured path. As a Manager in the team, you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors, Managing Directors and Senior Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. Key aspects of the role will include: Client Service - Being part of and leading project teams advising corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders on Restructuring Advisory, Contingency Planning and Insolvency projects. Business Development - Playing an active role in the team's business development and targeting activities, developing your network in the financial advisory market. People and Leadership - Manage, coach and provide guidance and support to team members, helping to support talent development and foster an inclusive environment. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty. Key Responsibilities Client Service Assist with project managing parts of the engagement and appointments, providing support to the Director / Managing Director (or often directly Senior Managing Director) in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and restructuring plans. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options. Apply an understanding of engagement economics, financial and risk management. Knowledge Acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continue to develop leadership skills. Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and Leadership Actively support practice and talent development, including on-the-job coaching, mentoring and participation in wider business training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Have a clear understanding of Teneo's commitment to creating a more inclusive culture. Business Development Start to own elements of business development, including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director / Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified. Audit, Tax, Financial advisory, insolvency or transaction experience gained within a professional services company, consultancy firm or bank. Commitment to understanding the restructuring, insolvency and transaction marketplace, its trends, and key players (principals and advisers). Very strong analytical skills, including business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. A basic understanding of insolvency legislation and practice is not a prerequisite but helpful. Logical and methodical approach to problem solving. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong project management and organisational skills. Excellent reporting writing skills, with experience of developing client deliverables. Ability to lead small teams, coach, mentor and develop junior members of the team. About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and rewards including: Market-leading salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Pension Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways - directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications. Context This role sits within the Cultural Engagement Operations team, which is part of the Cultural Engagement (CE) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) within the British Council. CE brings together our work in arts, education, English, and research. With a workforce of approximately 1000 globally and an annual turnover in 2019/20 in excess of £400 million CE delivers impact through research and insight, sector engagement, policy dialogue and a mixed portfolio of commercial and non-commercial work globally. The purpose of the CE Operations function is to set and support an operating environment that enables CE to efficiently deliver the CE global business plan. It focuses on enabling teams to embed ways of working, good practice, continual improvement and to demonstrate compliance. The function comprises a global team with 27 people and a wider operations network with sector/regional operations roles embedded into the regional/sector teams to support and drive the implementation of the CE operating environment. That wider network also includes roles within the central corporate teams (professional services) that have a remit to support CE to deliver its global business. The Opportunity Role Purpose This role will support the transformation of the operating environment and associated ways of working required for effective and efficient delivery of the Cultural Engagement portfolio globally - specifically working with CE Head Operations Network to help implement and maintain a community of practise for the wider operations network focused on priority areas of programme management quality assurance, compliance, embedding global standards and workforce planning. It will alsoprovide administrative support for members of the CE Operations leadership team within their specialist work areas to enable the smooth running of the function. Main accountabilities but not limited to the following: Leadership & management Plan and prioritise own work activities to ensure effective delivery of responsibilities and the team plan deliverables which ultimately contribute to the delivery of the Global Business Plan. Be the "go to" person for an agreed number of internal initiatives as agreed with CE Head Operations Nework. Support CE Head Operations Network to develop and maintain a high-level CE/Corporate framework which articulates relationship management accountabilities and service provision across CE and Corporate/professional Services. Support the setting up and ongoing tasks associated with the wider operations network and community of practice. Coordinate the gathering of insight and feedback from sector and regional operations colleagues to support a more streamlined and effective operating environment globally. To actively Contribute to an inclusive and anti-racist organisational culture, being aware of your own biases, and taking action to mitigate against these. Ensuring people feel valued and are treated equitably, with support for people's well-being and mental health. Understand the British Council's approach to equality, diversity and inclusion and how it applies to your role, and make time for learning and development relating to EDI and anti racism. Relationship and stakeholder management Work with peers and colleagues across the Operations Network, supporting its effectiveness as a vehicle to drive change and implement new ways of working. Help to identify and address challenges and opportunities so there is a more streamlined and consistent service. Sector/subject expertise Support the planning, organisation and delivery of training and development opportunities that embed ways of working and support compliance and assurance in the priority areas for CE Operations Provide support to members of the global CE Operations Leadership Team within there specialist areas which may include, but is not limited to Support the embedding first and second line assurance processes such as Management control checks. Support the global sector risk management processes so that risks are collated, managed, and updated. Collate information for the resourcing panels to support their effective running Support the rollout of resource management mechanisms such as time logging across the sector/ business area. Support the contract management team to build contract management capability in the global sector. Function support Provide administrative support to members of the global CE Operations Leadership Team which may include, but is not limited to Supporting CE Director Operations with occasional travel arrangements (including preparing documents/travel packs, visas etc) and large meetings Leading on planning and support for occational internal team events, away days, workshops etc. Taking minutes and actions as needed Information management - including document management and content editing on sharepoint sites Taking on a SAP-OS role (raising purchase orders (POs), goods receipting, managing invoices and vendors), supporting tenders as needed and following procurement and contract management standards for e.g. venues, stationery, external consultants Supporting internal financial planning and reporting processes (e.g. quarterly reviews/forecasts) Role specific knowledge and experience: Experience of supporting and/or inputting to practitioner networks. Experience of providing administrative and consultative support to a range of stakeholders concurrently. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience of content editing of online platforms / resources. Further Information Pay Band - 6/G Contract Type - Indefinite Contract Department - Cultural Engagement Location - UK Requirements - Candidates must have the pre-existing right to work in location. Mobility / relocation support will not be provided Closing Date - Sunday 2 October 2022 Interviews - Week commencing 10 october 2022 A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion(EDI) Statement The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities. The British Council iscommitted to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council's Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children. If you have any problems with your application please email Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our 'ASK HR' email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.
Sep 22, 2022
Full time
The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways - directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realise their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications. Context This role sits within the Cultural Engagement Operations team, which is part of the Cultural Engagement (CE) Strategic Business Unit (SBU) within the British Council. CE brings together our work in arts, education, English, and research. With a workforce of approximately 1000 globally and an annual turnover in 2019/20 in excess of £400 million CE delivers impact through research and insight, sector engagement, policy dialogue and a mixed portfolio of commercial and non-commercial work globally. The purpose of the CE Operations function is to set and support an operating environment that enables CE to efficiently deliver the CE global business plan. It focuses on enabling teams to embed ways of working, good practice, continual improvement and to demonstrate compliance. The function comprises a global team with 27 people and a wider operations network with sector/regional operations roles embedded into the regional/sector teams to support and drive the implementation of the CE operating environment. That wider network also includes roles within the central corporate teams (professional services) that have a remit to support CE to deliver its global business. The Opportunity Role Purpose This role will support the transformation of the operating environment and associated ways of working required for effective and efficient delivery of the Cultural Engagement portfolio globally - specifically working with CE Head Operations Network to help implement and maintain a community of practise for the wider operations network focused on priority areas of programme management quality assurance, compliance, embedding global standards and workforce planning. It will alsoprovide administrative support for members of the CE Operations leadership team within their specialist work areas to enable the smooth running of the function. Main accountabilities but not limited to the following: Leadership & management Plan and prioritise own work activities to ensure effective delivery of responsibilities and the team plan deliverables which ultimately contribute to the delivery of the Global Business Plan. Be the "go to" person for an agreed number of internal initiatives as agreed with CE Head Operations Nework. Support CE Head Operations Network to develop and maintain a high-level CE/Corporate framework which articulates relationship management accountabilities and service provision across CE and Corporate/professional Services. Support the setting up and ongoing tasks associated with the wider operations network and community of practice. Coordinate the gathering of insight and feedback from sector and regional operations colleagues to support a more streamlined and effective operating environment globally. To actively Contribute to an inclusive and anti-racist organisational culture, being aware of your own biases, and taking action to mitigate against these. Ensuring people feel valued and are treated equitably, with support for people's well-being and mental health. Understand the British Council's approach to equality, diversity and inclusion and how it applies to your role, and make time for learning and development relating to EDI and anti racism. Relationship and stakeholder management Work with peers and colleagues across the Operations Network, supporting its effectiveness as a vehicle to drive change and implement new ways of working. Help to identify and address challenges and opportunities so there is a more streamlined and consistent service. Sector/subject expertise Support the planning, organisation and delivery of training and development opportunities that embed ways of working and support compliance and assurance in the priority areas for CE Operations Provide support to members of the global CE Operations Leadership Team within there specialist areas which may include, but is not limited to Support the embedding first and second line assurance processes such as Management control checks. Support the global sector risk management processes so that risks are collated, managed, and updated. Collate information for the resourcing panels to support their effective running Support the rollout of resource management mechanisms such as time logging across the sector/ business area. Support the contract management team to build contract management capability in the global sector. Function support Provide administrative support to members of the global CE Operations Leadership Team which may include, but is not limited to Supporting CE Director Operations with occasional travel arrangements (including preparing documents/travel packs, visas etc) and large meetings Leading on planning and support for occational internal team events, away days, workshops etc. Taking minutes and actions as needed Information management - including document management and content editing on sharepoint sites Taking on a SAP-OS role (raising purchase orders (POs), goods receipting, managing invoices and vendors), supporting tenders as needed and following procurement and contract management standards for e.g. venues, stationery, external consultants Supporting internal financial planning and reporting processes (e.g. quarterly reviews/forecasts) Role specific knowledge and experience: Experience of supporting and/or inputting to practitioner networks. Experience of providing administrative and consultative support to a range of stakeholders concurrently. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience of content editing of online platforms / resources. Further Information Pay Band - 6/G Contract Type - Indefinite Contract Department - Cultural Engagement Location - UK Requirements - Candidates must have the pre-existing right to work in location. Mobility / relocation support will not be provided Closing Date - Sunday 2 October 2022 Interviews - Week commencing 10 october 2022 A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion(EDI) Statement The British Council is committed to policies and practices of equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We support all staff to make sure their behaviour is consistent with this commitment. We want to address under representation and encourage applicants from under-represented groups, in particular, but not exclusively, on grounds of ethnicity and disability. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview and we have Disability Confident Employer Status. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities. The British Council iscommitted to safeguarding children, young people and adults who we work with.We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council's Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children. If you have any problems with your application please email Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our 'ASK HR' email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.
The Role This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside our established, team in Manchester who will support you to utilise and enhance your advisory skills and experience. You will work alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies which are underperforming and/or facing financing issues. As a Manager in the team you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors and Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of Financial Advisory, financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to financial Financial Advisory, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty Key Responsibilities Client service Project managing parts of the engagement, providing support to the Managing Director/ Director (or often directly Senior Managing Director) in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and Financial Advisory plans. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options using input from other teams, e.g. insolvency or tax analysis. Liaise with the Company's lawyers to understand key aspects of legal documentation and also drive any documentation processes (term sheets, waivers, loan documentation etc.) Apply an understanding of engagement economics. Apply an understanding of financial and risk management. Knowledge acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continues to develop leadership skills Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and leadership Support practice and talent development. Provide on-job coaching and development to staff. Develop junior staff outside of jobs through appraising and mentoring. Support wider Financial Advisory training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Business Development Start to own elements of business development including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director/ Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified. Financial Financial Advisory experience gained either as an advisor within a professional services company, consultancy or investment bank; as an analyst in a debt or special situations funds. An understanding of debt markets, banking, loan agreements and other relevant financial and legal documentation Good understanding of the Financial Advisory marketplace, its trends and key players (principals and advisers) Very strong analytical skills, including: business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. A basic understanding of insolvency legislation and practice is not a prerequisite but helpful Excellent interpersonal skills Strong project management skills Ability to lead small teams and develop people Ability to conduct business in fluent oral and written English is a pre-requisite. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; Market-leading Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Company Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Group income protection Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
Sep 20, 2022
Full time
The Role This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside our established, team in Manchester who will support you to utilise and enhance your advisory skills and experience. You will work alongside some of the most experienced practitioners in the field advising the boards, management teams, lenders and shareholders of companies which are underperforming and/or facing financing issues. As a Manager in the team you will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of engagements across all sectors, with plenty of responsibility for leading workstreams, managing junior staff and supporting Directors and Managing Directors in client-facing delivery. The Financial Advisory Team at Teneo Teneo's global Financial Advisory business advises corporates, creditors and other financial stakeholders in situations of financial stress and distress. No two situations are the same. Our advice and approach is tailored to each situation and each client. At Teneo, we believe such occurrences present new opportunities for our clients. Opportunities to restore value, raise new capital, pivot in a new direction and ultimately, identify certainty amidst chaos. Teneo partners with clients to find viable opportunities that will protect and enhance value and help them to build strategies that will most benefit their business and/or investment goals. Integrating the disciplines of Financial Advisory, financial advisory, management consulting, investor relations, strategic communications, government affairs, risk analysis and talent advisory, Teneo's global Financial Advisory team guides companies and their stakeholders through periods of uncertainty and stress. We help address the challenges a business faces, whether that is targeted performance improvement to financial Financial Advisory, or delivering a route to recover value, our focus is delivering certainty from uncertainty Key Responsibilities Client service Project managing parts of the engagement, providing support to the Managing Director/ Director (or often directly Senior Managing Director) in managing external stakeholders. Support management teams in preparing and challenging business plans, short term cash flow forecasts and Financial Advisory plans. Develop, analyse and present Financial Advisory options using input from other teams, e.g. insolvency or tax analysis. Liaise with the Company's lawyers to understand key aspects of legal documentation and also drive any documentation processes (term sheets, waivers, loan documentation etc.) Apply an understanding of engagement economics. Apply an understanding of financial and risk management. Knowledge acquisition Build client relationship skills, sector knowledge and continues to develop leadership skills Continue to build technical expertise, broader business advisory and people management skills. Understand the market, topical issues and our Financial Advisory propositions. People and leadership Support practice and talent development. Provide on-job coaching and development to staff. Develop junior staff outside of jobs through appraising and mentoring. Support wider Financial Advisory training initiatives. Manage diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution. Business Development Start to own elements of business development including actively supporting business development activities, building and expending your own contact network and supporting Director/ Managing Director-led marketing and sales activities. Participate in existing business development programmes and key client accounts. Identify opportunities to expand jobs as well as opportunities to provide wider Teneo services to existing clients. Take responsibility for leading marketing initiatives aimed at specific channels to market, or events. Key Skills & Experience Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent), both time and exam qualified. Financial Financial Advisory experience gained either as an advisor within a professional services company, consultancy or investment bank; as an analyst in a debt or special situations funds. An understanding of debt markets, banking, loan agreements and other relevant financial and legal documentation Good understanding of the Financial Advisory marketplace, its trends and key players (principals and advisers) Very strong analytical skills, including: business analytics, business planning, short term cash flows, financing options. A basic understanding of insolvency legislation and practice is not a prerequisite but helpful Excellent interpersonal skills Strong project management skills Ability to lead small teams and develop people Ability to conduct business in fluent oral and written English is a pre-requisite. What can we offer you? New joiners are supported by an induction programme. As well as this we offer a whole host of benefits and reward including; Market-leading Salary 25 days holiday Discretionary Bonus Scheme Company Pension Scheme Extensive investment in personal development & learning Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (depending on length of service) and shared parental leave Private medical insurance Life assurance Group income protection Cycle to work schemes Regular social, cultural and charitable activities About Teneo Teneo advises business leaders, enabling them to achieve goals faster and at lower cost by earning trust, navigating disruption and removing barriers. We are built to help businesses succeed in a world no longer defined by boundaries and disciplines. Working exclusively with the CEOs and senior executives of the world's leading companies, Teneo provides strategic counsel across their full range of key objectives and issues. Our clients include a significant number of the FTSE 100 and Fortune 100, as well as other global public and private corporations. We're an ambitious, global consultancy which allows candidates unmatched opportunities to develop and work with inspiring, motivated people. Our teams bring together the disciplines of strategic communications, investor relations, restructuring, management consulting, physical & cyber risk, financial advisory, corporate governance advisory, ESG, DE&I, political & policy risk, and talent advisory, to solve for the most complex business challenges and opportunities. We aim to make companies and institutions stronger and more valuable. We are capable of advising at the most senior levels across the world's leading businesses and organisations and we're proud to work with some of the strongest brands in the world. Across the globe, Teneo employs more than 1,200 people, offering global reach from a light infrastructure, built out of regional hubs. Our culture is critical to our success. We have a flat management structure with an open and supportive office atmosphere. To support progression and learning, we foster a supportive environment with a focus on mental health and wellbeing as well as adopting an inclusive environment that allows all employees to flourish. We recognise that diversity is essential for our business and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. At Teneo, we have fully embraced hybrid working and redefined the way we work such that it facilitates collaboration, optimises productivity and promotes the health and wellbeing of our people. We are also happy to discuss other forms of flexible working so please let us know if this is something you would like to discuss.
About Us Our clients come to us for best in class forecasting and analysis of economic conditions and an understanding of risks to business success in the regions where they operate. Our global team of analysts, economists and subject matter experts provide economy-wide insight on the drivers of economic growth and industry performance. Our consulting team of economists are highly regarded for their ability to translate economic events into direct drivers of business activity and economic impact. We are looking for a dynamic, business development professional to drive new business and scale development of solution design for our Economics and Country Risk (ECR) offerings to corporate, financial and government clients. Candidate will be responsible for developing new and enhanced analytical approaches within the following portfolios: Business Analytics and Forecasting Market Sizing & Segmentation Market Entry Analysis Economic/Fiscal/Policy Analysis Labour Markets/Workforce Analysis Trade Policy & Analysis Macroeconomic Modelling & Scenario Planning Economic Development Strategy Your Role As part of the Economics & Country Risk Consulting team, the successful candidate will have commercial responsibility for collaborating with the team of economists, statisticians and subject matter experts in pursuit of new data-driven client solutions. You will be expected to provide solutions across diverse industry sectors with a focus on supporting demand planning within client workflows. Success in this role involves partnering with internal resources such as Sales, Research teams, external project partners and Sales Operations to support technical and business development initiatives. We're looking for an experienced commercial professional who: Is comfortable discussing analytical techniques to reveal new insight and uncover new value to customers Feels comfortable interacting with senior executives Can learn and effectively position a wide range of ECR persona/workflow solutions and articulate IHS Markit's value proposition Is capable of architecting a client solution 1) based on client pain-points; 2) integrating recommendations from the Applied Economics consulting teams; and 3) replicating these solutions at scale across a swath of clients with similar requirements Enjoys networking at industry events and can quickly develop new business relationships Can contribute to go-to-market strategies with suggestions for marketing campaigns, events, account planning, customer segmentation and structured sales activities About You Key Qualifications and Skills: Intellectual curiosity with agility to solve business challenges across a range of client types Minimum 10 years of business to business sales experience Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor communications to audience needs Proven excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build effective internal and external relationships Experience selling business and information services (research, data, consulting) Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% during normal times necessary to conduct face-to-face meetings or attend industry conferences Bachelor's degree minimum, advanced degree preferred What we offer Cash incentive plan Options to work from home Flexible working hours to allow you to attend your family Opportunity to work with world experts in the field Strong client base and broad product line Inclusion and diversity are critical to the success of IHS Markit, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category. For more information on the many ways in which we enthusiastically support inclusion and diversity efforts for both candidates and employees, please access our Inclusion & Diversity Statement here . We are proud to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with IHS Markit and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please contact or call +1 . Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are considered on a case-by-case basis. This contact information (email and phone) is intended for application assistance and accommodation requests only. We are unable to accept resumes or provide information about application status through the phone number or email address above. Resumes are only accepted through the online application process, and only qualified candidates will receive consideration and follow-up. IHS Markit maintains a substance-free workplace; employees may be asked to submit to a drug test (where permitted by law). In addition, as a federal contractor in the United States, the company participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work. For information please click on the following links: IHS Markit Business Code of Conduct Right to Work EEO is the Law EEO is the Law Supplement Pay Transparency Current Colleagues If you are currently employed by IHS Markit, please apply internally via the Workday internal careers site.
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
About Us Our clients come to us for best in class forecasting and analysis of economic conditions and an understanding of risks to business success in the regions where they operate. Our global team of analysts, economists and subject matter experts provide economy-wide insight on the drivers of economic growth and industry performance. Our consulting team of economists are highly regarded for their ability to translate economic events into direct drivers of business activity and economic impact. We are looking for a dynamic, business development professional to drive new business and scale development of solution design for our Economics and Country Risk (ECR) offerings to corporate, financial and government clients. Candidate will be responsible for developing new and enhanced analytical approaches within the following portfolios: Business Analytics and Forecasting Market Sizing & Segmentation Market Entry Analysis Economic/Fiscal/Policy Analysis Labour Markets/Workforce Analysis Trade Policy & Analysis Macroeconomic Modelling & Scenario Planning Economic Development Strategy Your Role As part of the Economics & Country Risk Consulting team, the successful candidate will have commercial responsibility for collaborating with the team of economists, statisticians and subject matter experts in pursuit of new data-driven client solutions. You will be expected to provide solutions across diverse industry sectors with a focus on supporting demand planning within client workflows. Success in this role involves partnering with internal resources such as Sales, Research teams, external project partners and Sales Operations to support technical and business development initiatives. We're looking for an experienced commercial professional who: Is comfortable discussing analytical techniques to reveal new insight and uncover new value to customers Feels comfortable interacting with senior executives Can learn and effectively position a wide range of ECR persona/workflow solutions and articulate IHS Markit's value proposition Is capable of architecting a client solution 1) based on client pain-points; 2) integrating recommendations from the Applied Economics consulting teams; and 3) replicating these solutions at scale across a swath of clients with similar requirements Enjoys networking at industry events and can quickly develop new business relationships Can contribute to go-to-market strategies with suggestions for marketing campaigns, events, account planning, customer segmentation and structured sales activities About You Key Qualifications and Skills: Intellectual curiosity with agility to solve business challenges across a range of client types Minimum 10 years of business to business sales experience Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor communications to audience needs Proven excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build effective internal and external relationships Experience selling business and information services (research, data, consulting) Willingness to travel internationally up to 25% during normal times necessary to conduct face-to-face meetings or attend industry conferences Bachelor's degree minimum, advanced degree preferred What we offer Cash incentive plan Options to work from home Flexible working hours to allow you to attend your family Opportunity to work with world experts in the field Strong client base and broad product line Inclusion and diversity are critical to the success of IHS Markit, and we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category. For more information on the many ways in which we enthusiastically support inclusion and diversity efforts for both candidates and employees, please access our Inclusion & Diversity Statement here . We are proud to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with IHS Markit and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, please contact or call +1 . Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are considered on a case-by-case basis. This contact information (email and phone) is intended for application assistance and accommodation requests only. We are unable to accept resumes or provide information about application status through the phone number or email address above. Resumes are only accepted through the online application process, and only qualified candidates will receive consideration and follow-up. IHS Markit maintains a substance-free workplace; employees may be asked to submit to a drug test (where permitted by law). In addition, as a federal contractor in the United States, the company participates in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work. For information please click on the following links: IHS Markit Business Code of Conduct Right to Work EEO is the Law EEO is the Law Supplement Pay Transparency Current Colleagues If you are currently employed by IHS Markit, please apply internally via the Workday internal careers site.