Technical Architect Fully remote 9 month contract Inside IR35 Are you a highly skilled and experienced Technical Architect looking for your next challenge? Join our dynamic and innovative team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology landscape. As a Technical Architect, you will provide expert technical leadership across a range of complex projects and services. You will be responsible for defining and implementing technical strategies that align with our business objectives, ensuring we stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Provide strategic technical guidance to project and service teams. Define and document technical architectures, including system diagrams, data flows, and integration points. Evaluate and recommend cutting-edge technologies to drive business success. Conduct feasibility studies and impact assessments. Ensure technical solutions align with enterprise architecture principles. Solution Design & Development Design and develop scalable and innovative technical solutions. Maintain technical roadmaps and drive continuous improvement. Identify emerging technologies and assess their impact. Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes. Project Delivery Lead technical aspects throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and engineers. Manage technical risks and develop mitigation plans. Keep stakeholders informed of technical decisions and their business impact. Operational Excellence Improve operational efficiency and reduce technical debt. Automate and streamline processes where possible. Provide technical support to operations teams. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Support Conduct technical due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. Develop integration plans for acquired systems and processes. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Technical Architect with expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-scale IT solutions. Strong knowledge of IT best practices, including ITIL, Prince2, TOGAF, and Archimate. Deep expertise across multiple technical domains, including: Enterprise IT: Large-scale systems (5,000+ users) Service Desk: ITSM platforms (ServiceNow) EUC: Endpoint devices, management tools (Intune, SCCM) Applications: CRM, ERP, HCM, Finance, Payroll Infrastructure: Cloud (Azure), servers, networks (Palo Alto, Cisco, Meraki), storage (SAN, VEEAM, HP) Cyber Security: IPS/IDS, SIEM, XDR, ISO27001 Data Science & Automation: MS Data Fabric, Data Bricks, RPA, iPaaS, MS Power Platform Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to think strategically. Excellent communication skills able to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience working in fast-paced, matrixed organizations with cross-functional teams. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience in M&A activities, including due diligence and integration. Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). DevSecOps practices and tools. Relevant certifications (e.g. Azure Solutions Architect). What We Offer The opportunity to work on exciting, large-scale projects that drive real business impact. Career growth opportunities in a fast-moving, innovative environment. A collaborative and supportive team culture. The chance to work with the latest technologies and influence strategic decisions. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of our journey. At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for an IT Technical Architect looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
Feb 12, 2025
Contractor
Technical Architect Fully remote 9 month contract Inside IR35 Are you a highly skilled and experienced Technical Architect looking for your next challenge? Join our dynamic and innovative team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our technology landscape. As a Technical Architect, you will provide expert technical leadership across a range of complex projects and services. You will be responsible for defining and implementing technical strategies that align with our business objectives, ensuring we stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital world. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Provide strategic technical guidance to project and service teams. Define and document technical architectures, including system diagrams, data flows, and integration points. Evaluate and recommend cutting-edge technologies to drive business success. Conduct feasibility studies and impact assessments. Ensure technical solutions align with enterprise architecture principles. Solution Design & Development Design and develop scalable and innovative technical solutions. Maintain technical roadmaps and drive continuous improvement. Identify emerging technologies and assess their impact. Develop proof-of-concepts and prototypes. Project Delivery Lead technical aspects throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with project managers, business analysts, and engineers. Manage technical risks and develop mitigation plans. Keep stakeholders informed of technical decisions and their business impact. Operational Excellence Improve operational efficiency and reduce technical debt. Automate and streamline processes where possible. Provide technical support to operations teams. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Support Conduct technical due diligence for mergers and acquisitions. Develop integration plans for acquired systems and processes. Skills & Experience Required Proven experience as a Technical Architect with expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-scale IT solutions. Strong knowledge of IT best practices, including ITIL, Prince2, TOGAF, and Archimate. Deep expertise across multiple technical domains, including: Enterprise IT: Large-scale systems (5,000+ users) Service Desk: ITSM platforms (ServiceNow) EUC: Endpoint devices, management tools (Intune, SCCM) Applications: CRM, ERP, HCM, Finance, Payroll Infrastructure: Cloud (Azure), servers, networks (Palo Alto, Cisco, Meraki), storage (SAN, VEEAM, HP) Cyber Security: IPS/IDS, SIEM, XDR, ISO27001 Data Science & Automation: MS Data Fabric, Data Bricks, RPA, iPaaS, MS Power Platform Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to think strategically. Excellent communication skills able to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences. Experience working in fast-paced, matrixed organizations with cross-functional teams. Desirable Skills & Experience Experience in M&A activities, including due diligence and integration. Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban). DevSecOps practices and tools. Relevant certifications (e.g. Azure Solutions Architect). What We Offer The opportunity to work on exciting, large-scale projects that drive real business impact. Career growth opportunities in a fast-moving, innovative environment. A collaborative and supportive team culture. The chance to work with the latest technologies and influence strategic decisions. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of our journey. At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That is why our Recruitment Consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. We actively recruit at all levels and this is a superb opportunity for an IT Technical Architect looking for new employment. As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
Salary: £34,085.47 plus £5023 London weighting if applicable Location: London Old Street or Home-based Contract: Permanent Hours : Full time - 37.5 hours per week Closing date: Tuesday 25th February at 11:30pm Are you a motivated and positive person who is passionate about our cause and eager to grow your career in planning/project management? If this sounds like you, apply to be a Senior Planning and Project Executive to play a vital role in our fight for home. About the role A focus of this role is supporting the delivery of Shelter's key fundraising initiative, the Winter Fundraising Campaign. The Winter Campaign is a major income generator for Shelter, involving cross-departmental collaboration. You will gather information from stakeholders to ensure a cohesive, organisation-wide approach to the projects you support. The campaign also includes a variety of public-facing activities, such as advertising, direct marketing appeals, events, and corporate partnerships, all amplified through press and social media. This role offers the opportunity to grow into an accomplished Project Manager. You'll gain hands-on experience with project management tools and processes, manage smaller-scale projects, engage with diverse stakeholders, and provide admin and finance management support. It's an exciting chance for growth and learning in a supportive environment where success is based on your merit. Further to this, the role will have a joint focus on cross-directorate planning. You will assist the Head of Planning and Project Management with organisation-wide planning initiatives, and will collaborate with stakeholders across all levels to support Shelter's planning and prioritisation processes. You will be the lead administrative support for a variety of short and medium-term planning and resourcing activities, and will support the Head of Planning and Project Management and Income Generation leadership team in keeping said processes and activities running smoothly. About you Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as you'll work with a variety of teams across Shelter's Income Generation directorate. You will need to be comfortable taking responsibility for leading on smaller projects and working with the Senior Fundraising Project Manager to deliver projects of all sizes, and embrace opportunities for learning and decision-making. Proactivity is important, whether it's setting up meetings, asking questions, or suggesting new ideas. You'll also have the chance to volunteer in our retail shops and visit Shelter Hubs to deepen your understanding of our cause. Effective time management, organisation, and attention to detail will help you navigate the workload and manage both administrative tasks and complex projects. Above all, a positive attitude towards learning, an open mind, and a solutions-focused approach will be crucial to your success. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. About the team This role sits within the Planning & Project Management team in our Income Generation directorate. This team leads on delivering key projects such as Shelter's Winter Campaign, as well as acting as the backbone for many of Income Generation's planning processes. The team sits within a wider sub-directorate known as Fundraising Enablement, which is responsible for product development & innovation, fundraising standards & compliance and planning and project management. Due to cross-directorate working the team works on a variety of different strategic planning initiatives, as well as introducing new tools and processes to support teams in performing at their best. How to apply Please submit your CV along with a supporting statement. In the supporting statement, please give relevant examples in line with the role responsibilities of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of the job description, following the STAR format. Please also demonstrate how you address these two behaviours below in your answers: We work together to achieve our shared purpose We learn from our experiences and are open to risk Any applications submitted without an expression of interest will not be considered. About Shelter Home is a human right. It's our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. Safeguarding statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Salary: £34,085.47 plus £5023 London weighting if applicable Location: London Old Street or Home-based Contract: Permanent Hours : Full time - 37.5 hours per week Closing date: Tuesday 25th February at 11:30pm Are you a motivated and positive person who is passionate about our cause and eager to grow your career in planning/project management? If this sounds like you, apply to be a Senior Planning and Project Executive to play a vital role in our fight for home. About the role A focus of this role is supporting the delivery of Shelter's key fundraising initiative, the Winter Fundraising Campaign. The Winter Campaign is a major income generator for Shelter, involving cross-departmental collaboration. You will gather information from stakeholders to ensure a cohesive, organisation-wide approach to the projects you support. The campaign also includes a variety of public-facing activities, such as advertising, direct marketing appeals, events, and corporate partnerships, all amplified through press and social media. This role offers the opportunity to grow into an accomplished Project Manager. You'll gain hands-on experience with project management tools and processes, manage smaller-scale projects, engage with diverse stakeholders, and provide admin and finance management support. It's an exciting chance for growth and learning in a supportive environment where success is based on your merit. Further to this, the role will have a joint focus on cross-directorate planning. You will assist the Head of Planning and Project Management with organisation-wide planning initiatives, and will collaborate with stakeholders across all levels to support Shelter's planning and prioritisation processes. You will be the lead administrative support for a variety of short and medium-term planning and resourcing activities, and will support the Head of Planning and Project Management and Income Generation leadership team in keeping said processes and activities running smoothly. About you Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, as you'll work with a variety of teams across Shelter's Income Generation directorate. You will need to be comfortable taking responsibility for leading on smaller projects and working with the Senior Fundraising Project Manager to deliver projects of all sizes, and embrace opportunities for learning and decision-making. Proactivity is important, whether it's setting up meetings, asking questions, or suggesting new ideas. You'll also have the chance to volunteer in our retail shops and visit Shelter Hubs to deepen your understanding of our cause. Effective time management, organisation, and attention to detail will help you navigate the workload and manage both administrative tasks and complex projects. Above all, a positive attitude towards learning, an open mind, and a solutions-focused approach will be crucial to your success. Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme. Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We're here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own. We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit. About the team This role sits within the Planning & Project Management team in our Income Generation directorate. This team leads on delivering key projects such as Shelter's Winter Campaign, as well as acting as the backbone for many of Income Generation's planning processes. The team sits within a wider sub-directorate known as Fundraising Enablement, which is responsible for product development & innovation, fundraising standards & compliance and planning and project management. Due to cross-directorate working the team works on a variety of different strategic planning initiatives, as well as introducing new tools and processes to support teams in performing at their best. How to apply Please submit your CV along with a supporting statement. In the supporting statement, please give relevant examples in line with the role responsibilities of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of the job description, following the STAR format. Please also demonstrate how you address these two behaviours below in your answers: We work together to achieve our shared purpose We learn from our experiences and are open to risk Any applications submitted without an expression of interest will not be considered. About Shelter Home is a human right. It's our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency. We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything. We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist. Safeguarding statement Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Recruitment Consultant - Adecco Hull About the role Are you an experienced sales driven recruiter, or someone who has a strong sales background? Are you motivated picking up the phones, driven to win business and excited to help candidates secure their next role? Location: Hull City Centre Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Hybrid- initial training in the office then 4 office, 1 WFH (flexible if needed after probation) Salary: up to 28,000 plus commission Driving License required. You will be managing the Perms desk predominately within the Engineering and Industrial sector, supporting local businesses in Hull and the surrounding areas. You will be excited to meet clients face to face to grow relationships with existing, lost, lapsed and prospect clients. This is a 360-recruitment role , where you will be using strong sales techniques to find your own clients, sourcing and headhunting candidates and managing the whole process from start to finish. The role will be fast -paced and highly rewarding for someone who wants to establish themselves in recruitment coming from either a sales background, or someone who wants to progress their recruitment journey with a reputable and successful Adecco branch. Team You will be part of a supportive, established, and award-winning team, where you are free to control and manage your own desk, with the support, training and development from the Branch Manager and colleagues. We boast an excellent reputation in the local area and pride ourselves on providing a Gold Star Client and Candidate service experience. What you will be doing Actively using sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking to attract business from companies. Developing long term professional business relationships with both clients and candidates. Providing a specialist consultative service by developing a thorough understanding of your Town/City. Sourcing and successfully placing permanent candidates into roles. Delivering a high level of customer service to all clients, candidates, and colleagues. Visiting companies to build and develop working relationships. Advertising vacancies. Headhunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who may already be in work. Receiving and reviewing applications, managing interviews, candidate assessments, and creating a shortlist of candidates for the client. Meeting and briefing the candidate about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of the job in question. Preparing CVs and correspondence to forward to clients in respect of suitable applicants. Offering advice to both clients and candidates on pay rates, training, and career progression. About you To succeed in this role, you need motivation, initiative, responsibility, and a passion for financial incentives. While being the top salesperson isn't mandatory, it's crucial to display a strong desire to secure deals and exceed expectations in placing candidates for your own success and the branch. Strong desire to succeed, win business and grow your market share. Confident, able to use own initiative and manage own workload. Strong communication, organisation and relationship building skills Resilience, self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated focus on client and candidate relationships. Working to reach deadlines that may reach beyond core working hours. Excellent customer service skills, going above and beyond your candidate and clients' expectations Why choose us Hybrid working TagU - An amazing platform which offers thousands of life & work skills for free - Want to learn a new language? Go for it! LinkedIn Learning - Access to thousands of courses to fine tune your skills - Free for you! Range of discounts via our own benefits platform (buy & sell holidays, discounted shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, etc) Private healthcare option Free counselling/legal and financial advice Huge incentives - league tables, quarterly incentives, award & conference events Monthly incentives lead by the Branch Manager, as well as quarterly team incentive funded by Adecco to celebrate success! Make an impact where it matters most. A journey to bring out the best in you We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organisation with multiple different roles, our application process can vary. On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Recruitment Consultant - Adecco Hull About the role Are you an experienced sales driven recruiter, or someone who has a strong sales background? Are you motivated picking up the phones, driven to win business and excited to help candidates secure their next role? Location: Hull City Centre Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Hybrid- initial training in the office then 4 office, 1 WFH (flexible if needed after probation) Salary: up to 28,000 plus commission Driving License required. You will be managing the Perms desk predominately within the Engineering and Industrial sector, supporting local businesses in Hull and the surrounding areas. You will be excited to meet clients face to face to grow relationships with existing, lost, lapsed and prospect clients. This is a 360-recruitment role , where you will be using strong sales techniques to find your own clients, sourcing and headhunting candidates and managing the whole process from start to finish. The role will be fast -paced and highly rewarding for someone who wants to establish themselves in recruitment coming from either a sales background, or someone who wants to progress their recruitment journey with a reputable and successful Adecco branch. Team You will be part of a supportive, established, and award-winning team, where you are free to control and manage your own desk, with the support, training and development from the Branch Manager and colleagues. We boast an excellent reputation in the local area and pride ourselves on providing a Gold Star Client and Candidate service experience. What you will be doing Actively using sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking to attract business from companies. Developing long term professional business relationships with both clients and candidates. Providing a specialist consultative service by developing a thorough understanding of your Town/City. Sourcing and successfully placing permanent candidates into roles. Delivering a high level of customer service to all clients, candidates, and colleagues. Visiting companies to build and develop working relationships. Advertising vacancies. Headhunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who may already be in work. Receiving and reviewing applications, managing interviews, candidate assessments, and creating a shortlist of candidates for the client. Meeting and briefing the candidate about the responsibilities, salary and benefits of the job in question. Preparing CVs and correspondence to forward to clients in respect of suitable applicants. Offering advice to both clients and candidates on pay rates, training, and career progression. About you To succeed in this role, you need motivation, initiative, responsibility, and a passion for financial incentives. While being the top salesperson isn't mandatory, it's crucial to display a strong desire to secure deals and exceed expectations in placing candidates for your own success and the branch. Strong desire to succeed, win business and grow your market share. Confident, able to use own initiative and manage own workload. Strong communication, organisation and relationship building skills Resilience, self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated focus on client and candidate relationships. Working to reach deadlines that may reach beyond core working hours. Excellent customer service skills, going above and beyond your candidate and clients' expectations Why choose us Hybrid working TagU - An amazing platform which offers thousands of life & work skills for free - Want to learn a new language? Go for it! LinkedIn Learning - Access to thousands of courses to fine tune your skills - Free for you! Range of discounts via our own benefits platform (buy & sell holidays, discounted shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, etc) Private healthcare option Free counselling/legal and financial advice Huge incentives - league tables, quarterly incentives, award & conference events Monthly incentives lead by the Branch Manager, as well as quarterly team incentive funded by Adecco to celebrate success! Make an impact where it matters most. A journey to bring out the best in you We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organisation with multiple different roles, our application process can vary. On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
We are partnered with a leading digital transformation and cyber security consultancy, specialising in delivering public and private sector outcomes that modernise systems, processes, and technologies. They drive impactful change through advanced digital solutions and are looking to appoint an experienced Practitioner who will lead on User-Centred Design (UCD) activity across the consultancy whilst also undertaking user research work. This role will be instrumental in shaping and delivering user-focused digital transformation initiatives within government programmes, ensuring user needs are met and that services are accessible. The Head of UCD Practice will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, providing management across user research, content design, service design/interaction design and performance analysis, while aligning with the wider development team. RESPONSIBILITIES: Grow and Lead the UCD practice, driving strategy and embedding user research, content design, service design, interaction design, and performance analysis across public and private sector projects. Initiate and progress projects through discovery, alpha, beta and into live, leading by example and ensuring a high standard of work completed by all UCD resource. Champion user needs and accessibility within digital transformation, data & AI projects, ensuring compliance with the government service standard and the equivalence within regulated industries. Build and develop a high-performing team of UCD professionals, providing mentorship and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Develop and implement frameworks, best practices, and governance models to standardise UCD methodologies throughout the organisation and client engagements. Act as a thought leader, representing the organisation at industry events, conferences, and government forums on user-centred design and digital transformation. Oversee the delivery of UCD outcomes that inform the development of human centric, accessible digital services. Support presales efforts by incorporating user-centred design strategies into bids and proposals for public and private sector clients. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Hands on experience in user-centred design, service design, or UX roles, ideally within government (GDS standards/CDDO) or highly regulated sectors. Proven experience in leading user-centred design within digital transformation projects. Deep knowledge of Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility best practices. Strong leadership skills, with experience working with multidisciplinary digital teams and fostering a culture of innovation. Expertise in user research, service design, interaction design, or content strategy within digital projects. Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making at all levels. Strong understanding of agile methodologies and human-centred design principles. BENEFITS Our client prioritises employee well-being and mental health by offering a comprehensive range of benefits so to enhance both health and career growth. Health Benefits: 24/7 GP Access, Counselling Services, Virtual Physiotherapy, Discounted Gym Memberships, Virtual Gym Classes, Discounted Private Health Cover, Eye Care Discounts. Wealth Benefits: Shopping Discounts, Debt Support, Money Advice, Free Credit Reports, Travel Money Savings Education Benefits: Learning Courses, Business Skills Training Offered only to employees based in the UK.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
We are partnered with a leading digital transformation and cyber security consultancy, specialising in delivering public and private sector outcomes that modernise systems, processes, and technologies. They drive impactful change through advanced digital solutions and are looking to appoint an experienced Practitioner who will lead on User-Centred Design (UCD) activity across the consultancy whilst also undertaking user research work. This role will be instrumental in shaping and delivering user-focused digital transformation initiatives within government programmes, ensuring user needs are met and that services are accessible. The Head of UCD Practice will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, providing management across user research, content design, service design/interaction design and performance analysis, while aligning with the wider development team. RESPONSIBILITIES: Grow and Lead the UCD practice, driving strategy and embedding user research, content design, service design, interaction design, and performance analysis across public and private sector projects. Initiate and progress projects through discovery, alpha, beta and into live, leading by example and ensuring a high standard of work completed by all UCD resource. Champion user needs and accessibility within digital transformation, data & AI projects, ensuring compliance with the government service standard and the equivalence within regulated industries. Build and develop a high-performing team of UCD professionals, providing mentorship and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Develop and implement frameworks, best practices, and governance models to standardise UCD methodologies throughout the organisation and client engagements. Act as a thought leader, representing the organisation at industry events, conferences, and government forums on user-centred design and digital transformation. Oversee the delivery of UCD outcomes that inform the development of human centric, accessible digital services. Support presales efforts by incorporating user-centred design strategies into bids and proposals for public and private sector clients. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Hands on experience in user-centred design, service design, or UX roles, ideally within government (GDS standards/CDDO) or highly regulated sectors. Proven experience in leading user-centred design within digital transformation projects. Deep knowledge of Government Digital Service (GDS) standards and accessibility best practices. Strong leadership skills, with experience working with multidisciplinary digital teams and fostering a culture of innovation. Expertise in user research, service design, interaction design, or content strategy within digital projects. Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and influence decision-making at all levels. Strong understanding of agile methodologies and human-centred design principles. BENEFITS Our client prioritises employee well-being and mental health by offering a comprehensive range of benefits so to enhance both health and career growth. Health Benefits: 24/7 GP Access, Counselling Services, Virtual Physiotherapy, Discounted Gym Memberships, Virtual Gym Classes, Discounted Private Health Cover, Eye Care Discounts. Wealth Benefits: Shopping Discounts, Debt Support, Money Advice, Free Credit Reports, Travel Money Savings Education Benefits: Learning Courses, Business Skills Training Offered only to employees based in the UK.
Senior Fundraising Manager Permanent/Full Time £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience Hybrid Closing date: 16th February 2025 The Shakespeare Hospice, based in Stratford upon Avon, offers a diverse range of services to patients, and their families/carers across South Warwickshire and surrounding areas. The Hospice is not just about end-of-life care, we provide support and compassion alongside our patients and their families throughout their journey from diagnosis through to treatment, and survivorship. Patients and their families can access one or more specialised services, day hospice, hospice at home, adult and children's counselling for pre and post bereavement, transitional care for terminally ill 16-24 year olds, and provide spiritual, emotional and complementary therapies. We pride our offer as one that is all inclusive and embraces not only the patient but their complete support system, family and loved ones. Job Summary This is a new and exciting role at the Hospice. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Fundraising Manager to lead and inspire our wonderful fundraising team to achieve ambitious income targets. This role involves managing and tracking income against targets, driving individual KPI achievements and overseeing day-to-day fundraising operations, including the provision of leadership and support for event fundraising initiatives. The Senior Fundraising Manager will also work closely with the Head of Income Generation to develop and nurture corporate partnerships and major donors. You will have several years experience of fundraising, with a proven track record of building and developing high-value, long-term partnerships and securing sustainable income from multiple streams. You will also have exceptional communications skills and the ability to enthuse and motivate your team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence. If you are interested in using your exceptional experience of charitable fundraising, along with your proven leadership and management skills, to develop and deliver our fundraising strategy in support of our much-loved hospice, we would love to hear from you. We can offer: Competitive salary Generous annual leave entitlement 35 days including statutory bank holidays, rising to 37 days after 5 years continuous service and 39 days after 10 years continuous service (pro rata for part-time) Contributory pension scheme Free on-site car parking Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay Occupational sick pay Free 24-hour confidential advice and support via our Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working Staff Wellbeing Programme A comprehensive induction plan Training and development opportunities for staff where relevant to role Free eye tests A full job description can be found by clicking apply . If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply ASAP. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK. The Shakespeare Hospice reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive enough applications. All data is processed in accordance with our privacy policy, which can be found on our website.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Senior Fundraising Manager Permanent/Full Time £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience Hybrid Closing date: 16th February 2025 The Shakespeare Hospice, based in Stratford upon Avon, offers a diverse range of services to patients, and their families/carers across South Warwickshire and surrounding areas. The Hospice is not just about end-of-life care, we provide support and compassion alongside our patients and their families throughout their journey from diagnosis through to treatment, and survivorship. Patients and their families can access one or more specialised services, day hospice, hospice at home, adult and children's counselling for pre and post bereavement, transitional care for terminally ill 16-24 year olds, and provide spiritual, emotional and complementary therapies. We pride our offer as one that is all inclusive and embraces not only the patient but their complete support system, family and loved ones. Job Summary This is a new and exciting role at the Hospice. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Fundraising Manager to lead and inspire our wonderful fundraising team to achieve ambitious income targets. This role involves managing and tracking income against targets, driving individual KPI achievements and overseeing day-to-day fundraising operations, including the provision of leadership and support for event fundraising initiatives. The Senior Fundraising Manager will also work closely with the Head of Income Generation to develop and nurture corporate partnerships and major donors. You will have several years experience of fundraising, with a proven track record of building and developing high-value, long-term partnerships and securing sustainable income from multiple streams. You will also have exceptional communications skills and the ability to enthuse and motivate your team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and excellence. If you are interested in using your exceptional experience of charitable fundraising, along with your proven leadership and management skills, to develop and deliver our fundraising strategy in support of our much-loved hospice, we would love to hear from you. We can offer: Competitive salary Generous annual leave entitlement 35 days including statutory bank holidays, rising to 37 days after 5 years continuous service and 39 days after 10 years continuous service (pro rata for part-time) Contributory pension scheme Free on-site car parking Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay Occupational sick pay Free 24-hour confidential advice and support via our Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working Staff Wellbeing Programme A comprehensive induction plan Training and development opportunities for staff where relevant to role Free eye tests A full job description can be found by clicking apply . If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply ASAP. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK. The Shakespeare Hospice reserves the right to close adverts early should we receive enough applications. All data is processed in accordance with our privacy policy, which can be found on our website.
Student Activities Manager (6-month contract) Are you a talented and inclusive people or volunteer manager with a passion for empowering others? Do you want to support student leadership and help members to Love their time at University? Then we'd love you to join us as Student Activities Manager for a dynamic six-month role. You'll be responsible for leading the Student Activities team, creating an empowering and supportive environment that champions brilliant volunteer management and student-led opportunities, as we refine our strategic plan. The Role Role: Interim Student Activities Manager Hours: 35-hours per week / Fixed Term (6 months) Salary: Grade D (£36,149 to £40,686 per annum) Closing date: 12pm on Monday 17 February 2025 Who are we? The Students Guild is the University of Exeter s students union, led by students for students. We re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have nearly 300 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of, our members. The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation with a seriously exciting future ahead, we can t wait to hear from you. What will you bring? You ll be able to lead individuals and teams to perform at their best and continue to develop by creating an empowering and supportive working environment. You know how to able to build and maintain positive and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, by agreeing and working towards shared goals. You'll be skilled in creating accessible and inclusive volunteer practices, boosting member confidence and creating safe, supportive environments. We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced family pay, at least 6-weeks holiday, sustainable travel incentives, access to exclusive discounts and perks and a free confidential advice service. We re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We also provide access to great development opportunities, including a personal development budget for you to spend on sharpening your skills. We ll also help you to gain valuable experience, ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career both here at the Guild and beyond. Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience. Dates for your Diary Closing Date: 12pm on Monday 17 February 2025 Interviews: Monday 24 February 2025 For further information including details on how you can apply for this role, pelase visit our website. We look forard to hearing from you!
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Student Activities Manager (6-month contract) Are you a talented and inclusive people or volunteer manager with a passion for empowering others? Do you want to support student leadership and help members to Love their time at University? Then we'd love you to join us as Student Activities Manager for a dynamic six-month role. You'll be responsible for leading the Student Activities team, creating an empowering and supportive environment that champions brilliant volunteer management and student-led opportunities, as we refine our strategic plan. The Role Role: Interim Student Activities Manager Hours: 35-hours per week / Fixed Term (6 months) Salary: Grade D (£36,149 to £40,686 per annum) Closing date: 12pm on Monday 17 February 2025 Who are we? The Students Guild is the University of Exeter s students union, led by students for students. We re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have nearly 300 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of, our members. The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation with a seriously exciting future ahead, we can t wait to hear from you. What will you bring? You ll be able to lead individuals and teams to perform at their best and continue to develop by creating an empowering and supportive working environment. You know how to able to build and maintain positive and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, by agreeing and working towards shared goals. You'll be skilled in creating accessible and inclusive volunteer practices, boosting member confidence and creating safe, supportive environments. We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced family pay, at least 6-weeks holiday, sustainable travel incentives, access to exclusive discounts and perks and a free confidential advice service. We re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We also provide access to great development opportunities, including a personal development budget for you to spend on sharpening your skills. We ll also help you to gain valuable experience, ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career both here at the Guild and beyond. Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience. Dates for your Diary Closing Date: 12pm on Monday 17 February 2025 Interviews: Monday 24 February 2025 For further information including details on how you can apply for this role, pelase visit our website. We look forard to hearing from you!
Technical Ag Chems Manager - Scotland Vacancy Reference: 43328 SD This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. Are you an experienced professional in the Agrochemical sector, with a passion for formulating programmes, advising sales teams, and managing a team? Do you have technical expertise in Agrochemicals? Do you have a strong background in Agronomy? Do you have a drive to ensure the future success of the business? The Company: A successfully established agricultural company with a strong reputation in supporting farmers, specialising in a wide range of essential products, including agrochemicals, forage seeds, dairy supplies through to feed and animal health. The Job Role: The Agrochemical Manager will play a key role in driving the success of Agrochemical sales. With extensive knowledge and experience in the agrochemical industry, this role will involve formulating effective programmes and providing expert advice to Area Managers on all matters related to Agrochemical sales. The manager will also be responsible for purchasing Agrochemicals and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. Additionally, the role includes leading and managing a team, ensuring a collaborative and high-performing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with significant agrochemical experience and agronomy expertise to bring their skills to a leading organisation and contribute to the continued growth and success of our business. Location: Scotland Salary Package: Between 60,000 - 70,000 Basic Salary Company Car Key Responsibilities: Formulate and implement effective agrochemical programmes aligned with business needs. Provide expert technical advice and support to Area Managers on all aspects of agrochemical sales. Manage the procurement of agrochemicals, building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, and ensuring competitive pricing structures. Supervise spraying operations to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Offer agronomy support directly to farms, alongside the team. Lead, manage, and mentor a team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Stay up-to-date with industry developments, regulations, and new products. Work closely with internal teams to drive sales and profitability. Candidate Skills and Experience: Significant experience in the agrochemical industry, with a strong understanding of product formulation and sales strategies. Technical knowledge of agrochemicals and agricultural practices. FACTS or BASIS qualification. Strong agronomy background and hands-on experience in the field. Proven experience in managing and leading a team. Proven ability to develop and manage relationships with suppliers. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to advise and support multiple stakeholders. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. A proactive, solutions-driven approach to problem-solving. Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance standards. Personal Attributes: Strong leadership skills Solution driven approach Other: Hold a valid UK driving licence Able to provide excellent references on request How to apply: Please click on the APPLY NOW button. Please send your CV to; Saskia Dowell - Senior Recruitment Resourcer We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission. Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment head-hunting and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry leading organisations across the UK and Internationally. We recruit specifically for all roles within the sectors of: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Food and Fresh Produce, Vet, Pet and Animal Health, Agrochemicals, Fertilisers and Seeds, Software and Technology, Machinery, Technical and Engineering and specialist Education.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Technical Ag Chems Manager - Scotland Vacancy Reference: 43328 SD This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. Are you an experienced professional in the Agrochemical sector, with a passion for formulating programmes, advising sales teams, and managing a team? Do you have technical expertise in Agrochemicals? Do you have a strong background in Agronomy? Do you have a drive to ensure the future success of the business? The Company: A successfully established agricultural company with a strong reputation in supporting farmers, specialising in a wide range of essential products, including agrochemicals, forage seeds, dairy supplies through to feed and animal health. The Job Role: The Agrochemical Manager will play a key role in driving the success of Agrochemical sales. With extensive knowledge and experience in the agrochemical industry, this role will involve formulating effective programmes and providing expert advice to Area Managers on all matters related to Agrochemical sales. The manager will also be responsible for purchasing Agrochemicals and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. Additionally, the role includes leading and managing a team, ensuring a collaborative and high-performing environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with significant agrochemical experience and agronomy expertise to bring their skills to a leading organisation and contribute to the continued growth and success of our business. Location: Scotland Salary Package: Between 60,000 - 70,000 Basic Salary Company Car Key Responsibilities: Formulate and implement effective agrochemical programmes aligned with business needs. Provide expert technical advice and support to Area Managers on all aspects of agrochemical sales. Manage the procurement of agrochemicals, building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, and ensuring competitive pricing structures. Supervise spraying operations to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Offer agronomy support directly to farms, alongside the team. Lead, manage, and mentor a team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Stay up-to-date with industry developments, regulations, and new products. Work closely with internal teams to drive sales and profitability. Candidate Skills and Experience: Significant experience in the agrochemical industry, with a strong understanding of product formulation and sales strategies. Technical knowledge of agrochemicals and agricultural practices. FACTS or BASIS qualification. Strong agronomy background and hands-on experience in the field. Proven experience in managing and leading a team. Proven ability to develop and manage relationships with suppliers. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to advise and support multiple stakeholders. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. A proactive, solutions-driven approach to problem-solving. Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance standards. Personal Attributes: Strong leadership skills Solution driven approach Other: Hold a valid UK driving licence Able to provide excellent references on request How to apply: Please click on the APPLY NOW button. Please send your CV to; Saskia Dowell - Senior Recruitment Resourcer We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission. Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment head-hunting and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry leading organisations across the UK and Internationally. We recruit specifically for all roles within the sectors of: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Food and Fresh Produce, Vet, Pet and Animal Health, Agrochemicals, Fertilisers and Seeds, Software and Technology, Machinery, Technical and Engineering and specialist Education.
My client in Wales are looking to appoint a talented HR Business Partner on a Contract basis. This role will provide professional HR advice, guidance and support to Heads of Service, departmental managers, Head Teachers, and Governors considering departmental business objectives, corporate policies, and statutory requirements. What's on offer: Salary: 20 per hour, inside IR35 negotiable based on experience please submit your CV with the rate you require Hybrid working Contract type: Contract Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:30 About the role: Based in Wales (Hybrid): Provide clear and timely advice on all employment aspects including employee relations, attendance management, contractual matters, organisational change and redundancy consultation. Develop an understanding of different service areas to provide high quality, practical and timely solutions effectively. Contribute to overall policy development programme, lead on agreed policy areas. Support collaborative working opportunities and work closely with People Management colleagues as appropriate to provide an integrated and shared service. About you: You will have the following experiences: Extensive experience in a similar role. CIPD Level 5. Proven experience of dealing with organisational change. Local Authority experience is essential How to apply Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted. Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. About Spencer Clarke Group Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way. When you join us, you will receive: Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities Free DBS checks Post Placement Aftercare Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals INDSCG3
Feb 12, 2025
Contractor
My client in Wales are looking to appoint a talented HR Business Partner on a Contract basis. This role will provide professional HR advice, guidance and support to Heads of Service, departmental managers, Head Teachers, and Governors considering departmental business objectives, corporate policies, and statutory requirements. What's on offer: Salary: 20 per hour, inside IR35 negotiable based on experience please submit your CV with the rate you require Hybrid working Contract type: Contract Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:30 About the role: Based in Wales (Hybrid): Provide clear and timely advice on all employment aspects including employee relations, attendance management, contractual matters, organisational change and redundancy consultation. Develop an understanding of different service areas to provide high quality, practical and timely solutions effectively. Contribute to overall policy development programme, lead on agreed policy areas. Support collaborative working opportunities and work closely with People Management colleagues as appropriate to provide an integrated and shared service. About you: You will have the following experiences: Extensive experience in a similar role. CIPD Level 5. Proven experience of dealing with organisational change. Local Authority experience is essential How to apply Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted. Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. About Spencer Clarke Group Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way. When you join us, you will receive: Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities Free DBS checks Post Placement Aftercare Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals INDSCG3
Position: HR Advisor x2 roles Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), Fixed Term contract Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely Salary: £35,825 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Profession/ Technical you'll start at our entry point salary of £35,825 per annum, increasing to £38,065 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £40,304 after a further 6 months. About the Employer This charity makes sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus. Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job You'll have worked in a similar role at this level. You'll have substantial experience of advising on grievances, disciplinary matters and sickness absence. In addition, you will undertake general HR administration, payroll input each month and provide cover for colleagues within the HR Operations team as and when required. HR Advisor (Employee Relations) 6 months Fixed Term contract. In this role, you will be the go-to expert on employee relations, providing first-line advice, guidance, and casework support across the organisation. With the ability to hit the ground running, you'll play a key role in fostering a positive working environment while ensuring legal compliance and best practices. Key Responsibilities: • Provide expert advice on employment law, performance management, and disciplinary matters. • Advising casework related to grievances, disciplinary issues, absence management, and other complex employee matters. • Build strong relationships with managers, supporting them through sensitive HR challenges. • Provide cover for colleagues within the HR Operations team as required. HR Advisor (Recruitment Lead) - Fixed Term contract until June 2026 As the Recruitment Lead, you'll spearhead the charity's talent acquisition strategy, providing a high-quality, friendly, and efficient service. You'll lead recruitment campaigns and collaborate with managers to ensure a seamless and inclusive candidate experience. Key Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end recruitment campaigns for a variety of roles. • Being the first point of contact for candidate applications and relating queries • Build strong relationships with hiring managers and external partners to identify top talent. • Liaising with external job boards and agencies • Ensure best practices in inclusive recruitment and onboarding processes. • Support HR administration with the onboarding of new starters Closing date for applications: 9:00 am Monday 24 February 2025 How to apply: Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they're committed to promoting equality and diversity. You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact them to discuss. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. More about their employee benefits: They have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. No agencies please.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Position: HR Advisor x2 roles Type: Full-time (35 hours a week), Fixed Term contract Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely Salary: £35,825 per annum plus excellent benefits Salary Band and Job Family: Band 2, Profession/ Technical you'll start at our entry point salary of £35,825 per annum, increasing to £38,065 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £40,304 after a further 6 months. About the Employer This charity makes sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything they do. And it's this commitment that unites them across the UK. Their strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told them is important to them. It gives the organisation a clear and determined focus. Their work is based on the hopes and aspirations of the MS community. Together they campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. This organisation's people are their greatest asset and the key to their success. They offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job You'll have worked in a similar role at this level. You'll have substantial experience of advising on grievances, disciplinary matters and sickness absence. In addition, you will undertake general HR administration, payroll input each month and provide cover for colleagues within the HR Operations team as and when required. HR Advisor (Employee Relations) 6 months Fixed Term contract. In this role, you will be the go-to expert on employee relations, providing first-line advice, guidance, and casework support across the organisation. With the ability to hit the ground running, you'll play a key role in fostering a positive working environment while ensuring legal compliance and best practices. Key Responsibilities: • Provide expert advice on employment law, performance management, and disciplinary matters. • Advising casework related to grievances, disciplinary issues, absence management, and other complex employee matters. • Build strong relationships with managers, supporting them through sensitive HR challenges. • Provide cover for colleagues within the HR Operations team as required. HR Advisor (Recruitment Lead) - Fixed Term contract until June 2026 As the Recruitment Lead, you'll spearhead the charity's talent acquisition strategy, providing a high-quality, friendly, and efficient service. You'll lead recruitment campaigns and collaborate with managers to ensure a seamless and inclusive candidate experience. Key Responsibilities: • Lead end-to-end recruitment campaigns for a variety of roles. • Being the first point of contact for candidate applications and relating queries • Build strong relationships with hiring managers and external partners to identify top talent. • Liaising with external job boards and agencies • Ensure best practices in inclusive recruitment and onboarding processes. • Support HR administration with the onboarding of new starters Closing date for applications: 9:00 am Monday 24 February 2025 How to apply: Please click 'Apply' and follow the job board process. You will receive an email from CHM Recruit containing further information on how to apply for the role. Please note that although you may be asked by the job board to upload a CV, you are not applying at this stage. Equal Opportunities This employer particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. Disability Confident Employer Our client is a Disability Confident Employer and they're committed to promoting equality and diversity. You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both their recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact them to discuss. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. Your right to work in the UK You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with this organisation. You'll need to share documents showing you're eligible to work in the UK if they offer you employment. You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. They currently don't have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren't able to support you with your visa applications. More about their employee benefits: They have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and them) Flexible working options Caring for you and your family Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis Enhanced leave for new parents Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 10 days paid carers' leave a year, pro-rata for part-time Cycle to work scheme Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: in the event of miscarriage or still birth to support fertility treatments for antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing Enriching your life at work Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely Various opportunities to influence how this organisation internally operates (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for the charity's activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal working hours Safeguarding This employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses their services and they come into contact with. This is regardless of: Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy, gender reassignment. They recognise their particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected. They have measures in place to protect everyone they come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds. No agencies please.
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 Partnership Office is a vital department. As well as supporting senior management in strategy, operations and decision making in the UK, this highly-experienced team make a big impact on significant projects and processes across our international network. A role in this team comes with a lot of responsibility and variety too. Whether you're helping senior management implement key decisions and strategies effectively or delivering on your own projects, being part of this department means you'll get plenty of exposure and experience. Could you make a real impact on our firm locally, nationally and internationally? 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 role will principally operate within the wider Partner Office team (alongside colleagues running Partnership planning and Partner HR Operations) and will work alongside the Partner Development team responsible for our high potential Director and Partner Development programmes of work. In joining the team, you'll experience a friendly and supportive environment; you'll get to work with some of our most senior stakeholders in the business; and get plenty of variety to keep you on your toes. The Partner Development team are responsible for the strategic development of our Partner pipeline and Partner Development programmes. The team works alongside the Partnership Office to develop projects in line with the Partner Engagement and Development Strategy. This role will involve working with the Senior Managers in the team to lead on and facilitate the development, engagement and promotion activities in line with the strategy - reporting to the Head of Partner Development. This role will also support alignment across the wider People Development and firm wide learning activity to make sure consistency is maintained and best practice shared. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also; Provide latest thinking and best practice in the area of People Development and bring this thinking and recommendation to the strategy Design, implement and evaluate large development programmes Lead on firm wide initiatives to identify learning and development interventions to upskill and maximise the value of leadership roles in the firm from Director to Partner Provide subject matter expertise for key people priorities and act as the key "go to" individual for guidance and support in all learning, development, talent & engagement matters Have strong communication skills, demonstrating clear ability to lead, influence and have impact with credibility at a senior level Be able to adapt style to deliver to various levels, methods and audiences and support others to do the same Be proactive, analyse and identify contingency plans to account for changing priorities Analyse and interpret appropriate MI in order to present commercial and pragmatic recommendations and solutions to stakeholders Actively champion BDO's learning offering to enable maximum utilisation Leverage knowledge and understanding of the firm to continuously define and refine the appropriate learning & development support required and offering delivered ensuring the appropriate level of consistency between streams and regions Actively champion the approach for firm wide and local initiatives and effectively challenge and influence key business stakeholders to work within these approaches Develop and grow solid relationships with our business stakeholders; and be viewed as a trusted consultant, challenging, supporting and coaching as appropriate Identify and foster excellent business partnering relationships Represent the Firm in external networking and business events Take a lead on working with the Partner Office and HRLT to develop social learning, communities of common practice and learning networks Analyse situations to identify external trends / gaps to capitalise on opportunities for doing things differently Encourage constructive challenges across working groups to support the delivery of change You'll be someone with: Strong experience of working as an experienced Manager in a large, complex organisation - professional services or finance preferred Qualified in psychometric instruments preferred Accredited Coaching Qualification preferred Experience of working with learning, development, engagement and talent strategies & frameworks Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret MI and make recommendations Experience of facilitating and coaching at senior level Strong project management skills Experience of developing and working with social learning, communities of common practice and learning networks Experience in dealing with and influencing senior stakeholders Proven experience of organisational change and influencing others to adopt new ways of working Strong communication skills, demonstrating clear ability to influence and have impact with credibility 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 12, 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 Partnership Office is a vital department. As well as supporting senior management in strategy, operations and decision making in the UK, this highly-experienced team make a big impact on significant projects and processes across our international network. A role in this team comes with a lot of responsibility and variety too. Whether you're helping senior management implement key decisions and strategies effectively or delivering on your own projects, being part of this department means you'll get plenty of exposure and experience. Could you make a real impact on our firm locally, nationally and internationally? 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 role will principally operate within the wider Partner Office team (alongside colleagues running Partnership planning and Partner HR Operations) and will work alongside the Partner Development team responsible for our high potential Director and Partner Development programmes of work. In joining the team, you'll experience a friendly and supportive environment; you'll get to work with some of our most senior stakeholders in the business; and get plenty of variety to keep you on your toes. The Partner Development team are responsible for the strategic development of our Partner pipeline and Partner Development programmes. The team works alongside the Partnership Office to develop projects in line with the Partner Engagement and Development Strategy. This role will involve working with the Senior Managers in the team to lead on and facilitate the development, engagement and promotion activities in line with the strategy - reporting to the Head of Partner Development. This role will also support alignment across the wider People Development and firm wide learning activity to make sure consistency is maintained and best practice shared. In this busy and rewarding role you'll also; Provide latest thinking and best practice in the area of People Development and bring this thinking and recommendation to the strategy Design, implement and evaluate large development programmes Lead on firm wide initiatives to identify learning and development interventions to upskill and maximise the value of leadership roles in the firm from Director to Partner Provide subject matter expertise for key people priorities and act as the key "go to" individual for guidance and support in all learning, development, talent & engagement matters Have strong communication skills, demonstrating clear ability to lead, influence and have impact with credibility at a senior level Be able to adapt style to deliver to various levels, methods and audiences and support others to do the same Be proactive, analyse and identify contingency plans to account for changing priorities Analyse and interpret appropriate MI in order to present commercial and pragmatic recommendations and solutions to stakeholders Actively champion BDO's learning offering to enable maximum utilisation Leverage knowledge and understanding of the firm to continuously define and refine the appropriate learning & development support required and offering delivered ensuring the appropriate level of consistency between streams and regions Actively champion the approach for firm wide and local initiatives and effectively challenge and influence key business stakeholders to work within these approaches Develop and grow solid relationships with our business stakeholders; and be viewed as a trusted consultant, challenging, supporting and coaching as appropriate Identify and foster excellent business partnering relationships Represent the Firm in external networking and business events Take a lead on working with the Partner Office and HRLT to develop social learning, communities of common practice and learning networks Analyse situations to identify external trends / gaps to capitalise on opportunities for doing things differently Encourage constructive challenges across working groups to support the delivery of change You'll be someone with: Strong experience of working as an experienced Manager in a large, complex organisation - professional services or finance preferred Qualified in psychometric instruments preferred Accredited Coaching Qualification preferred Experience of working with learning, development, engagement and talent strategies & frameworks Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to interpret MI and make recommendations Experience of facilitating and coaching at senior level Strong project management skills Experience of developing and working with social learning, communities of common practice and learning networks Experience in dealing with and influencing senior stakeholders Proven experience of organisational change and influencing others to adopt new ways of working Strong communication skills, demonstrating clear ability to influence and have impact with credibility 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.
Salary: From £42,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience + fantastic benefits Jisc grade: TGE3 (internal use only) Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Reports into: Head of AI Location: Hybrid - A blend of working from home and your nominated hub office, we have hubs in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford. Specific patterns for working in the office are not mandated, and the frequency of time worked in the office is agreed with your manager. Meeting in person is something we value so you may need to travel on occasion to any of our hub offices. About Jisc: Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Our talented people bring their own unique skills and experience to empower our members and customers with the technology they need to succeed. Take your next career step with us and you can make a real difference to the education and research sectors. About the role: This is an exciting opportunity to support the professional services functions of universities and colleges in enhancing their Artificial Intelligence maturity. Our focus is on delivering practical assistance and guidance to facilitate AI adoption across the tertiary education sector. You will collaborate closely with experts and senior professionals, contributing to impactful projects and gaining valuable experience in this rapidly evolving field. Responsibilities will include: • Gain a thorough understanding of tertiary education professional services functions to support the provision of practical advice on AI and implementation. • Identify and assess the opportunities, challenges and barriers they face in implementing AI. • Conduct analysis across tertiary education professional services functions to identify priority areas for implementing AI. • Build a national picture through analysing individual institutions. • Create impactful practical AI guidance resources, for professional services staff across tertiary education. • Develop and maintain a good technical understanding of the latest artificial intelligence techniques, including approaches such as LLMs, diffusion multi-modal modes and retrieval augmented generation. Be able to explain these concepts to a non-technical audience. • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of artificial intelligence and how they can be leverages in universities and colleges, communicating your technical findings into actionable insights through training, presentations, reports, and blogs, both internally and externally. • Proactively review process and develop improvements within workstreams, including impact on team capacity, member satisfaction and objectives. Key Skills and Experience: • Experience of leading and shaping deep institutional explorations to identify trends and barriers. • Experience of working with institutions to understand barriers and issues and create clearly defined user stories. • Experience of successfully problem solving and identifying effective solutions in complex organisations. • Broad understanding of AI approaches and technique, including generative AI models such as LLMs and diffusion models, and more traditional approaches such as classifiers, with a deeper understanding of specific areas. • Familiarity with a wide range of machine learning algorithms, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning techniques. • Understanding of AI ethics, fairness, and bias mitigation strategies, with a commitment to promoting responsible and explainable AI solutions and how this translates to institutional governance and policy. • Advanced analytical skills. • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship building. Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements, but you feel this role is perfect for you. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work for us? At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors. We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles. Take a look at our fantastic benefits! We offer: • Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments • 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas plus the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days • Generous flexible pension schemes • Protection benefit - life cover • Annual Jisc performance award • A range of wellbeing lifestyle benefits including company paid health care cash plan, employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders and support • A generous budget to support you with external learning and continuous professional development • Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office • Financial well-being support including access to preferential loan and savings plans, mortgage advice, will writing tools and support and resources to help you make the most of your money • The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit • Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech - spreading the cost of your everyday white goods and technology • A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores and CSSC membership • Family friendly policies including enhanced parental, maternity and paternity leave and opportunity for career breaks • Support your volunteering with up to 3 days volunteer leave • Cycle to work scheme and eye care scheme including free eye test vouchers and £70 towards new glasses for VDU use • Free flu vaccinations • Employee recognition awards and travel loans • A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning Equity, diversity and inclusion: At Jisc, we don't look for 'sameness', but to truly include people who can add unique perspectives and experiences to our culture, and we are working hard to achieve progressive change. 'Always inclusive' is one of our six guiding principles which actively encourages us to bring our whole authentic selves to work. We believe that our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to our success. Jisc believes our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We work with passionate colleagues to strengthen knowledge and awareness, provide learning and development opportunities, and foster multiple employee networks which create a sense of community and influence our policies and practice. We work hard to create an equitable experience for our candidates and workforce which embraces all aspects of their identity including race and ethnicity, religion and belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, trans identities, age, class, disability, neurodivergence, or veteran status. Application process: We want you to showcase your talent throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know how we can best support you to do that; for example, if there are any reasonable adjustments we may be able to put in place. We will be happy to help you. Just so you know, we review CVs as soon as we can and aim to provide an update on your application within 4 weeks of receiving it. However, you may hear from us a lot sooner, so please keep an eye out for our emails or calls! If you are currently a Jisc employee, please apply through your Dayforce Employee profile. Jisc has an active sponsor licence to recruit on a Skilled worker visa basis. Candidates wishing to apply who require sponsorship should determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant Home Office criteria. Jisc does not offer any financial re-imbursement towards the applicant costs, such as re-location, skilled worker visa and dependant costs or the immigration health charge. No agencies please. You will need to create an account and sign in to apply for a role
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Salary: From £42,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience + fantastic benefits Jisc grade: TGE3 (internal use only) Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Reports into: Head of AI Location: Hybrid - A blend of working from home and your nominated hub office, we have hubs in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford. Specific patterns for working in the office are not mandated, and the frequency of time worked in the office is agreed with your manager. Meeting in person is something we value so you may need to travel on occasion to any of our hub offices. About Jisc: Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Our talented people bring their own unique skills and experience to empower our members and customers with the technology they need to succeed. Take your next career step with us and you can make a real difference to the education and research sectors. About the role: This is an exciting opportunity to support the professional services functions of universities and colleges in enhancing their Artificial Intelligence maturity. Our focus is on delivering practical assistance and guidance to facilitate AI adoption across the tertiary education sector. You will collaborate closely with experts and senior professionals, contributing to impactful projects and gaining valuable experience in this rapidly evolving field. Responsibilities will include: • Gain a thorough understanding of tertiary education professional services functions to support the provision of practical advice on AI and implementation. • Identify and assess the opportunities, challenges and barriers they face in implementing AI. • Conduct analysis across tertiary education professional services functions to identify priority areas for implementing AI. • Build a national picture through analysing individual institutions. • Create impactful practical AI guidance resources, for professional services staff across tertiary education. • Develop and maintain a good technical understanding of the latest artificial intelligence techniques, including approaches such as LLMs, diffusion multi-modal modes and retrieval augmented generation. Be able to explain these concepts to a non-technical audience. • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of artificial intelligence and how they can be leverages in universities and colleges, communicating your technical findings into actionable insights through training, presentations, reports, and blogs, both internally and externally. • Proactively review process and develop improvements within workstreams, including impact on team capacity, member satisfaction and objectives. Key Skills and Experience: • Experience of leading and shaping deep institutional explorations to identify trends and barriers. • Experience of working with institutions to understand barriers and issues and create clearly defined user stories. • Experience of successfully problem solving and identifying effective solutions in complex organisations. • Broad understanding of AI approaches and technique, including generative AI models such as LLMs and diffusion models, and more traditional approaches such as classifiers, with a deeper understanding of specific areas. • Familiarity with a wide range of machine learning algorithms, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning techniques. • Understanding of AI ethics, fairness, and bias mitigation strategies, with a commitment to promoting responsible and explainable AI solutions and how this translates to institutional governance and policy. • Advanced analytical skills. • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship building. Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements, but you feel this role is perfect for you. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work for us? At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors. We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles. Take a look at our fantastic benefits! We offer: • Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments • 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas plus the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days • Generous flexible pension schemes • Protection benefit - life cover • Annual Jisc performance award • A range of wellbeing lifestyle benefits including company paid health care cash plan, employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders and support • A generous budget to support you with external learning and continuous professional development • Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office • Financial well-being support including access to preferential loan and savings plans, mortgage advice, will writing tools and support and resources to help you make the most of your money • The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit • Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech - spreading the cost of your everyday white goods and technology • A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores and CSSC membership • Family friendly policies including enhanced parental, maternity and paternity leave and opportunity for career breaks • Support your volunteering with up to 3 days volunteer leave • Cycle to work scheme and eye care scheme including free eye test vouchers and £70 towards new glasses for VDU use • Free flu vaccinations • Employee recognition awards and travel loans • A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning Equity, diversity and inclusion: At Jisc, we don't look for 'sameness', but to truly include people who can add unique perspectives and experiences to our culture, and we are working hard to achieve progressive change. 'Always inclusive' is one of our six guiding principles which actively encourages us to bring our whole authentic selves to work. We believe that our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to our success. Jisc believes our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We work with passionate colleagues to strengthen knowledge and awareness, provide learning and development opportunities, and foster multiple employee networks which create a sense of community and influence our policies and practice. We work hard to create an equitable experience for our candidates and workforce which embraces all aspects of their identity including race and ethnicity, religion and belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, trans identities, age, class, disability, neurodivergence, or veteran status. Application process: We want you to showcase your talent throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know how we can best support you to do that; for example, if there are any reasonable adjustments we may be able to put in place. We will be happy to help you. Just so you know, we review CVs as soon as we can and aim to provide an update on your application within 4 weeks of receiving it. However, you may hear from us a lot sooner, so please keep an eye out for our emails or calls! If you are currently a Jisc employee, please apply through your Dayforce Employee profile. Jisc has an active sponsor licence to recruit on a Skilled worker visa basis. Candidates wishing to apply who require sponsorship should determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant Home Office criteria. Jisc does not offer any financial re-imbursement towards the applicant costs, such as re-location, skilled worker visa and dependant costs or the immigration health charge. No agencies please. You will need to create an account and sign in to apply for a role
Salary: From £36,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience + fantastic benefits Jisc grade: PRS3 (internal use only) Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: 18-month fixed term contract Location: Hybrid - A blend of working from home and your nominated hub office, we have hubs in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford. Specific patterns for working in the office are not mandated, and the frequency of time worked in the office is agreed with your manager. Meeting in person is something we value so you may need to travel on occasion to any of our hub offices. About Jisc: Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Our talented people bring their own unique skills and experience to empower our members and customers with the technology they need to succeed. Take your next career step with us and you can make a real difference to the education and research sectors. About the role: The main purpose of this role is to support the learning analytics service. This may include assisting HEPs with implementation, and ongoing expert advice. The role will also involve discovery consultancy and assisting in the development of new processes. As a consultant, you will regularly have the opportunity to apply your existing analytical skills, knowledge and experience to problem solve and contribute to achievable outcomes. This role plays a critical part in supporting our increasing customer base. The two main responsibilities of the Analytics Consultant will be: To support customer implementation of our products, acting as the key contact, offering expert advice, and handling referrals or escalations as appropriate. To support and deliver consultancy services, including online and onsite discovery activities with customers. About the team: The learning analytics team works with Higher Education Providers (HEPs) to turn data into actionable insight by identifying students who require support. Our current product portfolio includes the learning analytics platform, student app and attendance monitoring. Jisc learning analytics went live in 2018 following co-design with pathfinders in the Higher Education (HE) sector. A redeveloped platform launched in January 2025. The service has now grown to include our discovery consultancy service, assessing institutional readiness for learning analytics by reviewing policy, process, data quality and includes a series of stakeholder focus groups. Responsibilities will include: Producing, maintaining and reviewing service processes and documentation . Working closely with the senior analytics consultants, principle technical consultant, head of analytics, product owner, as well the customer success team, and other appropriate stakeholders. Provision of learning analytics consultancy services to HEPs, including design, customer analysis, on-site visits and report writing. Providing support and guidance to HEPs during their implementation, pilot and deployment of services, following project management principles. Key Skills and Experience: Demonstrable experience of working with stakeholders at all levels from senior leadership to project team, enabling their successful use of products or services. Proven experience in report and documentation writing. Ability to develop and support complex processes. Experience of working in or with the HE sector would be desirable. Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements, but you feel this role is perfect for you. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work for us? At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors. We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles. Take a look at our fantastic benefits! We offer: Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas plus the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days Generous flexible pension schemes Protection benefit - life cover Annual Jisc performance award A range of wellbeing lifestyle benefits including company paid health care cash plan, employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders and support A generous budget to support you with external learning and continuous professional development Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office Financial well-being support including access to preferential loan and savings plans, mortgage advice, will writing tools and support and resources to help you make the most of your money The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech - spreading the cost of your everyday white goods and technology A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores and CSSC membership Family friendly policies including enhanced parental, maternity and paternity leave and opportunity for career breaks Support your volunteering with up to 3 days volunteer leave Cycle to work scheme and eye care scheme including free eye test vouchers and £70 towards new glasses for VDU use Free flu vaccinations Employee recognition awards and travel loans A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning Equity, diversity and inclusion: At Jisc, we don't look for 'sameness', but to truly include people who can add unique perspectives and experiences to our culture, and we are working hard to achieve progressive change. 'Always inclusive' is one of our six guiding principles which actively encourages us to bring our whole authentic selves to work. We believe that our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to our success. Jisc believes our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We work with passionate colleagues to strengthen knowledge and awareness, provide learning and development opportunities, and foster multiple employee networks which create a sense of community and influence our policies and practice. We work hard to create an equitable experience for our candidates and workforce which embraces all aspects of their identity including race and ethnicity, religion and belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, trans identities, age, class, disability, neurodivergence, or veteran status. Application process: We want you to showcase your talent throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know how we can best support you to do that; for example, if there are any reasonable adjustments we may be able to put in place. We will be happy to help you. Just so you know, we review CVs as soon as we can and aim to provide an update on your application within 4 weeks of receiving it. However, you may hear from us a lot sooner, so please keep an eye out for our emails or calls! If you are currently a Jisc employee, please apply through your Dayforce Employee profile. Jisc has an active sponsor licence to recruit on a Skilled worker visa basis. Candidates wishing to apply who require sponsorship should determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant Home Office criteria. Jisc does not offer any financial re-imbursement towards the applicant costs, such as re-location, skilled worker visa and dependant costs or the immigration health charge. No agencies please. You will need to create an account and sign in to apply for a role
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Salary: From £36,000 per annum negotiable depending on experience + fantastic benefits Jisc grade: PRS3 (internal use only) Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: 18-month fixed term contract Location: Hybrid - A blend of working from home and your nominated hub office, we have hubs in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford. Specific patterns for working in the office are not mandated, and the frequency of time worked in the office is agreed with your manager. Meeting in person is something we value so you may need to travel on occasion to any of our hub offices. About Jisc: Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Our talented people bring their own unique skills and experience to empower our members and customers with the technology they need to succeed. Take your next career step with us and you can make a real difference to the education and research sectors. About the role: The main purpose of this role is to support the learning analytics service. This may include assisting HEPs with implementation, and ongoing expert advice. The role will also involve discovery consultancy and assisting in the development of new processes. As a consultant, you will regularly have the opportunity to apply your existing analytical skills, knowledge and experience to problem solve and contribute to achievable outcomes. This role plays a critical part in supporting our increasing customer base. The two main responsibilities of the Analytics Consultant will be: To support customer implementation of our products, acting as the key contact, offering expert advice, and handling referrals or escalations as appropriate. To support and deliver consultancy services, including online and onsite discovery activities with customers. About the team: The learning analytics team works with Higher Education Providers (HEPs) to turn data into actionable insight by identifying students who require support. Our current product portfolio includes the learning analytics platform, student app and attendance monitoring. Jisc learning analytics went live in 2018 following co-design with pathfinders in the Higher Education (HE) sector. A redeveloped platform launched in January 2025. The service has now grown to include our discovery consultancy service, assessing institutional readiness for learning analytics by reviewing policy, process, data quality and includes a series of stakeholder focus groups. Responsibilities will include: Producing, maintaining and reviewing service processes and documentation . Working closely with the senior analytics consultants, principle technical consultant, head of analytics, product owner, as well the customer success team, and other appropriate stakeholders. Provision of learning analytics consultancy services to HEPs, including design, customer analysis, on-site visits and report writing. Providing support and guidance to HEPs during their implementation, pilot and deployment of services, following project management principles. Key Skills and Experience: Demonstrable experience of working with stakeholders at all levels from senior leadership to project team, enabling their successful use of products or services. Proven experience in report and documentation writing. Ability to develop and support complex processes. Experience of working in or with the HE sector would be desirable. Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box, so we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements, but you feel this role is perfect for you. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work for us? At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors. We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. It isn't about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it's about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles. Take a look at our fantastic benefits! We offer: Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas plus the opportunity to buy up to an additional 5 days Generous flexible pension schemes Protection benefit - life cover Annual Jisc performance award A range of wellbeing lifestyle benefits including company paid health care cash plan, employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders and support A generous budget to support you with external learning and continuous professional development Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office Financial well-being support including access to preferential loan and savings plans, mortgage advice, will writing tools and support and resources to help you make the most of your money The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech - spreading the cost of your everyday white goods and technology A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores and CSSC membership Family friendly policies including enhanced parental, maternity and paternity leave and opportunity for career breaks Support your volunteering with up to 3 days volunteer leave Cycle to work scheme and eye care scheme including free eye test vouchers and £70 towards new glasses for VDU use Free flu vaccinations Employee recognition awards and travel loans A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning Equity, diversity and inclusion: At Jisc, we don't look for 'sameness', but to truly include people who can add unique perspectives and experiences to our culture, and we are working hard to achieve progressive change. 'Always inclusive' is one of our six guiding principles which actively encourages us to bring our whole authentic selves to work. We believe that our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to our success. Jisc believes our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We work with passionate colleagues to strengthen knowledge and awareness, provide learning and development opportunities, and foster multiple employee networks which create a sense of community and influence our policies and practice. We work hard to create an equitable experience for our candidates and workforce which embraces all aspects of their identity including race and ethnicity, religion and belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, trans identities, age, class, disability, neurodivergence, or veteran status. Application process: We want you to showcase your talent throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know how we can best support you to do that; for example, if there are any reasonable adjustments we may be able to put in place. We will be happy to help you. Just so you know, we review CVs as soon as we can and aim to provide an update on your application within 4 weeks of receiving it. However, you may hear from us a lot sooner, so please keep an eye out for our emails or calls! If you are currently a Jisc employee, please apply through your Dayforce Employee profile. Jisc has an active sponsor licence to recruit on a Skilled worker visa basis. Candidates wishing to apply who require sponsorship should determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant Home Office criteria. Jisc does not offer any financial re-imbursement towards the applicant costs, such as re-location, skilled worker visa and dependant costs or the immigration health charge. No agencies please. You will need to create an account and sign in to apply for a role
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 greatest asset is our people, so our HR team focus on ensuring we are all reaching our potential. They use their specialist expertise to help us attract great talent, enable our employees to succeed and inspire a unified culture of development across our firm. By playing a role in the recruitment and management of our people, they help change lives and influence the future of BDO. Join a driven and passionate team where you can be yourself, while also helping your colleagues to achieve their ambitions. 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. As the Employee Relations (ER) Lead, you will oversee the entire ER function at BDO, ensuring the delivery of high-quality ER services across the firm. You will lead a team of 13 ER professionals, including the Senior ER Manager, and work closely with senior leadership and Partners to support the business effectively. Your role will involve strategic planning, provide commercial guidance and support to the firm on risk mitigation, compliance, thought leadership on ER policy implementation ensuring the firm is proactive, maintaining or implementing ahead of trends alongside ownership of overall delivery of ER team activities. You'll also: Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the ER strategy in alignment with the firm's overall HR and business objectives. Lead the ER team, providing direction, support, and development opportunities to ensure high performance. Oversee complex case management/risk decisions and provide commercial guidance on high-risk ER issues. Ensure the ER team delivers timely and pragmatic advice and guidance to the business, ensuring realistic KPI's are set and objectives are clear. Ensure the team clearly understands their roles and responsibilities and takes ownership of their actions. Legislation, Policy and Compliance: Take full ownership of compliance with the firm's ER allocated ISQM risks and processes including relevant and timely inputs on Rhiza. Oversee the team's development and maintenance of ER policies and procedures, ensuring they are legally compliant and reflect best practices. Provide support and guidance to the Senior ER Manager in their responsibility for ensuring high quality, robust governance of ER processes and procedures, consulting with stakeholders as needed and reviewing as necessary. Ensure the team provide timely and quality responses to all Tribunal claims and ACAS Early Conciliation by ensuring appropriate consultation with lawyers and decision making escalation to Senior ER Manager and ER lead. Act as the final escalation point for ER team complex queries and risk-based decisions, being accountable for overall technical decision making within the team. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Build strong, credible relationships, including with the Head of People, members of the People Culture Exec, the Firm's LT, Partners, HRLT and HR Generalist team acting as a trusted advisor on complex ER matters, providing strategic guidance on risks impacting the firm. Develop and apply commercial solutions to resolve business and employee issues. Work closely with senior members of internal Ethics, Risk and Legal on improving firm's culture and governance implementation, developing and maintaining measures to mitigate risk to the firm. Collaborate with the HR team and other departments to support firmwide and HR strategic projects. Take ownership of external relationships including external legal advisors and occupational health, to ensure strong commercial relationships to bring knowledge and best practices into the firm. Data and Analytics: Regularly review key themes and trends identified by the ER Senior Manager and produce data and analytics alongside providing pro-active solutions and recommendations to leadership on complex issues. Maintain and establish where relevant, key metrics to measure the effectiveness of the ER team and provide reports to key stakeholders on trends and areas for improvement and focus. Support the Senior ER Manager and ER Managers to ensure accurate data capture in the case management system to meet internal and regulatory reporting requirements. Training and Development: Coach and develop the ER Senior Manager and ER team where required, fostering a supportive and developmental culture. Identify ER team training needs and facilitate workshops or training sessions to ensure that the ER team has the necessary skills, knowledge, and behaviours to deliver the best service to the firm. Support the ER Senior Manager in implementing team-building events and a cohesive working environment. Develop and deliver training to business stakeholders on ER matters where relevant. You'll be someone with: Substantial experience of managing complex Employee Relations cases at senior level. Strong technical and current knowledge of employment law and best practice trends. Proven experience in building, developing, and leading a team. High emotional intelligence and a natural leader with a calm, patient, pragmatic and balanced approach to sensitive matters. Confident in creating and interpreting ER-related data, producing analysis, and presenting recommendations to leadership. Experience in developing continuous process improvement and encouraging new ways of working. Fully accountable for risk based decision-making in complex ER case management, including Employment Tribunals and TUPE. Gravitas to influence all seniority stakeholders with strong communication and influencing skills. Experience in a professional services and/or regulated environment is advantageous. Experience using Navex (Ethics point) as a case management system would also be desirable. 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 12, 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 greatest asset is our people, so our HR team focus on ensuring we are all reaching our potential. They use their specialist expertise to help us attract great talent, enable our employees to succeed and inspire a unified culture of development across our firm. By playing a role in the recruitment and management of our people, they help change lives and influence the future of BDO. Join a driven and passionate team where you can be yourself, while also helping your colleagues to achieve their ambitions. 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. As the Employee Relations (ER) Lead, you will oversee the entire ER function at BDO, ensuring the delivery of high-quality ER services across the firm. You will lead a team of 13 ER professionals, including the Senior ER Manager, and work closely with senior leadership and Partners to support the business effectively. Your role will involve strategic planning, provide commercial guidance and support to the firm on risk mitigation, compliance, thought leadership on ER policy implementation ensuring the firm is proactive, maintaining or implementing ahead of trends alongside ownership of overall delivery of ER team activities. You'll also: Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the ER strategy in alignment with the firm's overall HR and business objectives. Lead the ER team, providing direction, support, and development opportunities to ensure high performance. Oversee complex case management/risk decisions and provide commercial guidance on high-risk ER issues. Ensure the ER team delivers timely and pragmatic advice and guidance to the business, ensuring realistic KPI's are set and objectives are clear. Ensure the team clearly understands their roles and responsibilities and takes ownership of their actions. Legislation, Policy and Compliance: Take full ownership of compliance with the firm's ER allocated ISQM risks and processes including relevant and timely inputs on Rhiza. Oversee the team's development and maintenance of ER policies and procedures, ensuring they are legally compliant and reflect best practices. Provide support and guidance to the Senior ER Manager in their responsibility for ensuring high quality, robust governance of ER processes and procedures, consulting with stakeholders as needed and reviewing as necessary. Ensure the team provide timely and quality responses to all Tribunal claims and ACAS Early Conciliation by ensuring appropriate consultation with lawyers and decision making escalation to Senior ER Manager and ER lead. Act as the final escalation point for ER team complex queries and risk-based decisions, being accountable for overall technical decision making within the team. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Build strong, credible relationships, including with the Head of People, members of the People Culture Exec, the Firm's LT, Partners, HRLT and HR Generalist team acting as a trusted advisor on complex ER matters, providing strategic guidance on risks impacting the firm. Develop and apply commercial solutions to resolve business and employee issues. Work closely with senior members of internal Ethics, Risk and Legal on improving firm's culture and governance implementation, developing and maintaining measures to mitigate risk to the firm. Collaborate with the HR team and other departments to support firmwide and HR strategic projects. Take ownership of external relationships including external legal advisors and occupational health, to ensure strong commercial relationships to bring knowledge and best practices into the firm. Data and Analytics: Regularly review key themes and trends identified by the ER Senior Manager and produce data and analytics alongside providing pro-active solutions and recommendations to leadership on complex issues. Maintain and establish where relevant, key metrics to measure the effectiveness of the ER team and provide reports to key stakeholders on trends and areas for improvement and focus. Support the Senior ER Manager and ER Managers to ensure accurate data capture in the case management system to meet internal and regulatory reporting requirements. Training and Development: Coach and develop the ER Senior Manager and ER team where required, fostering a supportive and developmental culture. Identify ER team training needs and facilitate workshops or training sessions to ensure that the ER team has the necessary skills, knowledge, and behaviours to deliver the best service to the firm. Support the ER Senior Manager in implementing team-building events and a cohesive working environment. Develop and deliver training to business stakeholders on ER matters where relevant. You'll be someone with: Substantial experience of managing complex Employee Relations cases at senior level. Strong technical and current knowledge of employment law and best practice trends. Proven experience in building, developing, and leading a team. High emotional intelligence and a natural leader with a calm, patient, pragmatic and balanced approach to sensitive matters. Confident in creating and interpreting ER-related data, producing analysis, and presenting recommendations to leadership. Experience in developing continuous process improvement and encouraging new ways of working. Fully accountable for risk based decision-making in complex ER case management, including Employment Tribunals and TUPE. Gravitas to influence all seniority stakeholders with strong communication and influencing skills. Experience in a professional services and/or regulated environment is advantageous. Experience using Navex (Ethics point) as a case management system would also be desirable. 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.
Are you a newly qualified Solicitor looking for an exciting opportunity with a prestigious Legal 500 firm? Our client is seeking a versatile NQ Solicitor to work closely with the firm's Head of Employment, assisting with a diverse caseload of Employment Law matters. You will need a strong understanding of the daily operations of a legal office and a working knowledge of case management software. You will also demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks, thrive under pressure, and exhibit excellent communication skills. The Firm: Our esteemed Legal 500 client is a full-service practice with a nationwide presence recognised for providing high quality legal advice to private and commercial clients. With client care at their core, the Firm comprises specialists with diverse expertise, drawn from top-tier UK firms, ensuring clients receive the highest quality advice. Understanding the intricacies of business, with many team members boasting hands-on experience in multi-million-pound companies, providing invaluable foresight and risk management skills. Type of work: To provide legal representation to employee and employer clients in employment matters, to include both contentious and non-contentious matters To manage costs effectively. To promote the firm to both existing and prospective clients. To handle straightforward commercial and charitable enquiries. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with (url removed)
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Are you a newly qualified Solicitor looking for an exciting opportunity with a prestigious Legal 500 firm? Our client is seeking a versatile NQ Solicitor to work closely with the firm's Head of Employment, assisting with a diverse caseload of Employment Law matters. You will need a strong understanding of the daily operations of a legal office and a working knowledge of case management software. You will also demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks, thrive under pressure, and exhibit excellent communication skills. The Firm: Our esteemed Legal 500 client is a full-service practice with a nationwide presence recognised for providing high quality legal advice to private and commercial clients. With client care at their core, the Firm comprises specialists with diverse expertise, drawn from top-tier UK firms, ensuring clients receive the highest quality advice. Understanding the intricacies of business, with many team members boasting hands-on experience in multi-million-pound companies, providing invaluable foresight and risk management skills. Type of work: To provide legal representation to employee and employer clients in employment matters, to include both contentious and non-contentious matters To manage costs effectively. To promote the firm to both existing and prospective clients. To handle straightforward commercial and charitable enquiries. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with (url removed)
Founded in 1869, The Building Societies Association (BSA) champions, represents and supports mutual lenders and deposit takers across the UK, specifically all 42 building societies, including two mutual owned banks, as well as 7 credit unions. It is highly respected for its representational advocacy to external bodies such as government departments and financial services regulators. As well as proactively campaigning on behalf of the sector, the BSA frequently responds to consultation papers and provides information and advisory services to its Members and Associates. In addition to the BSA's 49 Members it has approximately 40 Associates (organisations which have an interest in the sector). The BSA is an unincorporated not-for-profit organisation. The BSA currently has 27 staff in the areas of policy/representational lobbying, economics and research, external affairs, member communications, commercial activities and corporate services. We are looking to recruit a Head of Operations to join the BSA's senior leadership team, in response to the existing jobholder's forthcoming retirement (in Summer 2025). Reporting to the Chief Executive, this is a challenging position with considerable responsibility and autonomy. The successful candidate will have principal responsibility for the BSA's finances, people (including talent development and working practices), property and operational efficiency, while also playing a key role in the overall strategic direction of the organisation. The Role: Assist the Chief Executive in the delivery of the BSA's strategy and contribute to the overall leadership and strategy of the BSA. Manage the work of the team and oversee the BSA's recruitment, remuneration, performance management, succession planning and employee development. Lead on the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures ensuring that they comply with legislation and best practice. Manage the BSA's budgets, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and cash flow management to ensure strong financial decision-making. Manage internal and external audits and Independent Examinations. Oversee all aspects of the office's maintenance, processes, policies and procedures including the property's lease, insurances, health & safety and security. Liaise with the landlord's agents and with professional advisers, and BSA Council, as necessary. Oversee the provision of advice and aggregate information on HR related matters to BSA members (including through webinars) and represent the views of members to external organisations. Attend BSA Council to present on areas of responsibility and act as Secretary to the BSA's Audit Committee and Remuneration & Nominations Committee, Financial Adviser to BS Trust Ltd and Director of BSA Property Limited. The Candidate: Senior management experience with proven leadership skills, motivational and teamwork skills. Good proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices and principles and HR related issues and legislation. Articulate and confident in dealing with members and external stakeholders. Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential matters appropriately. Good verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with employees and stakeholders. Ability to take primary responsibility for particular major areas of policy work. Ability to work to strict deadlines with a self-motivated, flexible and proactive approach. Degree or equivalent level education. The generous benefits package includes a group personal pension scheme, BUPA, life assurance and permanent health insurance. The starting salary will depend on the successful candidate's experience. The BSA is committed to supporting a positive work-life balance for its employees and operates a hybrid working policy, enabling its staff to work from home for up to 50% of the time. As an equal opportunities employer, the BSA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, socio-economic group or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to create and support a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our organisation. Closing date for applications is 7 February 2025.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Founded in 1869, The Building Societies Association (BSA) champions, represents and supports mutual lenders and deposit takers across the UK, specifically all 42 building societies, including two mutual owned banks, as well as 7 credit unions. It is highly respected for its representational advocacy to external bodies such as government departments and financial services regulators. As well as proactively campaigning on behalf of the sector, the BSA frequently responds to consultation papers and provides information and advisory services to its Members and Associates. In addition to the BSA's 49 Members it has approximately 40 Associates (organisations which have an interest in the sector). The BSA is an unincorporated not-for-profit organisation. The BSA currently has 27 staff in the areas of policy/representational lobbying, economics and research, external affairs, member communications, commercial activities and corporate services. We are looking to recruit a Head of Operations to join the BSA's senior leadership team, in response to the existing jobholder's forthcoming retirement (in Summer 2025). Reporting to the Chief Executive, this is a challenging position with considerable responsibility and autonomy. The successful candidate will have principal responsibility for the BSA's finances, people (including talent development and working practices), property and operational efficiency, while also playing a key role in the overall strategic direction of the organisation. The Role: Assist the Chief Executive in the delivery of the BSA's strategy and contribute to the overall leadership and strategy of the BSA. Manage the work of the team and oversee the BSA's recruitment, remuneration, performance management, succession planning and employee development. Lead on the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures ensuring that they comply with legislation and best practice. Manage the BSA's budgets, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and cash flow management to ensure strong financial decision-making. Manage internal and external audits and Independent Examinations. Oversee all aspects of the office's maintenance, processes, policies and procedures including the property's lease, insurances, health & safety and security. Liaise with the landlord's agents and with professional advisers, and BSA Council, as necessary. Oversee the provision of advice and aggregate information on HR related matters to BSA members (including through webinars) and represent the views of members to external organisations. Attend BSA Council to present on areas of responsibility and act as Secretary to the BSA's Audit Committee and Remuneration & Nominations Committee, Financial Adviser to BS Trust Ltd and Director of BSA Property Limited. The Candidate: Senior management experience with proven leadership skills, motivational and teamwork skills. Good proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices and principles and HR related issues and legislation. Articulate and confident in dealing with members and external stakeholders. Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential matters appropriately. Good verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with employees and stakeholders. Ability to take primary responsibility for particular major areas of policy work. Ability to work to strict deadlines with a self-motivated, flexible and proactive approach. Degree or equivalent level education. The generous benefits package includes a group personal pension scheme, BUPA, life assurance and permanent health insurance. The starting salary will depend on the successful candidate's experience. The BSA is committed to supporting a positive work-life balance for its employees and operates a hybrid working policy, enabling its staff to work from home for up to 50% of the time. As an equal opportunities employer, the BSA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, socio-economic group or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to create and support a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our organisation. Closing date for applications is 7 February 2025.
Head of Building Control Hybrid Working Permanent Salary Dependent on Experience + Benefits The Client Our client one of the leading Approved Inspectors offer building control service which are tailored to client requirements. Our client can provide solutions when you want them, where you want them, from design phase to completion. Building compliance, safety, training and education has been at the heart of what we do since we were founded in 2005 The Role The role will be joining us at an amazing and exciting time of development and growth and will contribute significantly to the profitable long-term growth of the business and advocate the values / culture of the business. The Head of Building Control will be responsible for the technical leadership and development of a team of Registered Building Inspectors (RBIs). Accountable for the consistent application of operational standards, building control, professional guidance, codes of conduct and performance, to ensure the business satisfactorily performs its regulatory role as Registered Building Control Approver. Key Responsibilities Deliver the area targets set for your team and ensure targets are being meet by each RBI Working with the operational team to plan surveyor workload understanding the necessary data in respect of: volume, type, and complexity of projects. Review and manage the statutory building control and operational processes, monitor performance (KPIs QA alerts) take necessary actions to ensure highest quality service delivery (on target), determine/maintain compliance and escalate non-conformance working with the Risk and Compliance Team. Attend team meetings to discuss and provide solutions to operational changes and improvements. To meet requirements of Building Inspector Competence Framework (BICof). support and maintain both self and team development of competence and experience through the training Academy. Responsible for upholding the groups Quality Risk management and compliance polices within their office resource requirements, compliance with all regulatory requirements including working with key stakeholders Ensure all procedures of regulatory and compliance are carried out consistently by your team and working with key stakeholders in relation to defective work on site. Ensure awareness and uphold best practice in respect of all risk management initiatives and that all policies and procedures are adhered to with your remit to ensure rigor around PI/PL insurance and the regulatory body BSR. An advocate for the business in a professional manner. Professional technical leadership of a team of Registered Building Inspectors (mix of levels and competencies). Ensure the team has the required capacity and competency to service an agreed portfolio of projects. Performance manage the RBI s within your area and ensure code of conduct standards are followed Engagement in recruiting, supporting, training, mentoring, and developing the necessary resources. Provide competent advice to network for all technical queries and escalate issues as required. Project manage a maximum of 10 projects to enable RBI status is maintained. Identify and report on conflicts of interest. Engage in stakeholder communications. Experience and Qualifications Required Professional qualification/membership RICS & MCABE or equivalent. Hold and maintain appropriate technical Class 2/3 Registered Building Inspector RBI status, + desirable to hold Class 4 Technical Manager registration status. Conversant with relevant legislation and technical guidance. Health and Safety Policy and framework development. Codes of conduct and performance standards. Knowledge of customer care and the principles of equal opportunities in providing a Building Control function. Assessing compliance against regulation & legislation. Professional leadership People management Decision making Problems solving Record keeping Analysis of information Time Management Change management Communication, influencing and interpersonal skills Benefits Our client offers a range of benefits on top of the competitive salary they are offering for this position. These benefits include: Choice of company car or allowance, Contributory pension scheme, Private Healthcare scheme, Death in Service Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Cycle to Work Scheme, Performance Related Bonus Scheme, Employee referral scheme and Hybrid working.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Head of Building Control Hybrid Working Permanent Salary Dependent on Experience + Benefits The Client Our client one of the leading Approved Inspectors offer building control service which are tailored to client requirements. Our client can provide solutions when you want them, where you want them, from design phase to completion. Building compliance, safety, training and education has been at the heart of what we do since we were founded in 2005 The Role The role will be joining us at an amazing and exciting time of development and growth and will contribute significantly to the profitable long-term growth of the business and advocate the values / culture of the business. The Head of Building Control will be responsible for the technical leadership and development of a team of Registered Building Inspectors (RBIs). Accountable for the consistent application of operational standards, building control, professional guidance, codes of conduct and performance, to ensure the business satisfactorily performs its regulatory role as Registered Building Control Approver. Key Responsibilities Deliver the area targets set for your team and ensure targets are being meet by each RBI Working with the operational team to plan surveyor workload understanding the necessary data in respect of: volume, type, and complexity of projects. Review and manage the statutory building control and operational processes, monitor performance (KPIs QA alerts) take necessary actions to ensure highest quality service delivery (on target), determine/maintain compliance and escalate non-conformance working with the Risk and Compliance Team. Attend team meetings to discuss and provide solutions to operational changes and improvements. To meet requirements of Building Inspector Competence Framework (BICof). support and maintain both self and team development of competence and experience through the training Academy. Responsible for upholding the groups Quality Risk management and compliance polices within their office resource requirements, compliance with all regulatory requirements including working with key stakeholders Ensure all procedures of regulatory and compliance are carried out consistently by your team and working with key stakeholders in relation to defective work on site. Ensure awareness and uphold best practice in respect of all risk management initiatives and that all policies and procedures are adhered to with your remit to ensure rigor around PI/PL insurance and the regulatory body BSR. An advocate for the business in a professional manner. Professional technical leadership of a team of Registered Building Inspectors (mix of levels and competencies). Ensure the team has the required capacity and competency to service an agreed portfolio of projects. Performance manage the RBI s within your area and ensure code of conduct standards are followed Engagement in recruiting, supporting, training, mentoring, and developing the necessary resources. Provide competent advice to network for all technical queries and escalate issues as required. Project manage a maximum of 10 projects to enable RBI status is maintained. Identify and report on conflicts of interest. Engage in stakeholder communications. Experience and Qualifications Required Professional qualification/membership RICS & MCABE or equivalent. Hold and maintain appropriate technical Class 2/3 Registered Building Inspector RBI status, + desirable to hold Class 4 Technical Manager registration status. Conversant with relevant legislation and technical guidance. Health and Safety Policy and framework development. Codes of conduct and performance standards. Knowledge of customer care and the principles of equal opportunities in providing a Building Control function. Assessing compliance against regulation & legislation. Professional leadership People management Decision making Problems solving Record keeping Analysis of information Time Management Change management Communication, influencing and interpersonal skills Benefits Our client offers a range of benefits on top of the competitive salary they are offering for this position. These benefits include: Choice of company car or allowance, Contributory pension scheme, Private Healthcare scheme, Death in Service Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Cycle to Work Scheme, Performance Related Bonus Scheme, Employee referral scheme and Hybrid working.
Reporting to the Group Head of Operations This is an exciting opportunity to establish and lead a procurement function in a rapidly growing and transforming organisation. This position will drive the planning and development of market leading, innovative procurement strategies and frameworks that support organisational objectives whilst proactively addressing and managing risk and compliance. In addition to the creation of a procurement strategy for the Group, the role will additionally be responsible for the management of supplier risk, contract and commercial management, governance and oversight of goods and services, systems and tools and the provision of procurement advice to the business. Key responsibilities: Accountable for establishing and leading an in-house procurement function which delivers a best-in-class procurement service to the wider Aztec business. Lead the strategic direction for the function including the creation and delivery of the Procurement Strategy, proactive identification of procurement risk and identification of continuous improvement initiatives that support the effective delivery of procurement activities. Development and implementation of overarching procurement policies, procedures, systems, tools, structures and frameworks that deliver best in class procurement solutions. Encourage innovative approaches and enhance value through improved procurement efficiency and outcomes. Working closely with the business, finance and legal teams to drive the right commercial outcomes with a focus from day one on large contracts. Accountable for developing a suite of procurement contract and service frameworks which deliver best practice procurement support to the Aztec procurement team. Accountable for developing a robust tendering process, enabling the business to effectively evaluate tenders and identify the best outcome for the business. Develop and implement procurement arrangements and initiatives that deliver optimal value for money outcomes. Lead high level negotiations with procurement partners and suppliers and establish collaborative stakeholder and strategic supplier relationships to maximise the organisation's influence. Provide expert, authoritative advice to key stakeholders on all aspects of procurement strategy and practice to inform business planning and action. Establish key performance indicators and qualitative and quantitative metrics to capture, report and evaluate the benefit and performance of all procurement activity and lead improvement planning and implementation in consultation with key stakeholders and suppliers. Skills and knowledge: Previous experience of building, leading and managing a procurement function at senior leadership level, in a 2000+ employee multi-jurisdictional organisation is required. Strong and inclusive people leader with demonstrable success on motivating and developing high performing teams. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with the proven ability to engage and influence at all levels, including C-suite level stakeholders. Proven experience in developing procurement frameworks, policies systems and tools that add value to the business and effectively manage risk. Experience of building and maintaining a vendor programme. Demonstrable ability to bring tangible commercial value through the successful contracting and management of suppliers. Change orientated with the proven ability to energize people to drive change/ growth, be highly adaptable to new situations and work agilely across teams. Ability to think critically and independently problem solve, bringing insight and clarity to complex situations. Robust IT skills with the ability to embrace opportunities for increased digital and automated technology to drive effective solutions. An analytical, data driven thinker with experience of creating, presenting and driving metrics and reports. Strong communication skills with the ability to develop collaborative networks and relationships to drive solutions. Previous experience in a financial services company is desirable but not essential. Qualifications: MCIPS qualification is highly desirable but CIPS Level 5+ plus relevant experience would be considered. Project management qualification such as Prince 2, APM or Agile is of interest but not a requirement.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Reporting to the Group Head of Operations This is an exciting opportunity to establish and lead a procurement function in a rapidly growing and transforming organisation. This position will drive the planning and development of market leading, innovative procurement strategies and frameworks that support organisational objectives whilst proactively addressing and managing risk and compliance. In addition to the creation of a procurement strategy for the Group, the role will additionally be responsible for the management of supplier risk, contract and commercial management, governance and oversight of goods and services, systems and tools and the provision of procurement advice to the business. Key responsibilities: Accountable for establishing and leading an in-house procurement function which delivers a best-in-class procurement service to the wider Aztec business. Lead the strategic direction for the function including the creation and delivery of the Procurement Strategy, proactive identification of procurement risk and identification of continuous improvement initiatives that support the effective delivery of procurement activities. Development and implementation of overarching procurement policies, procedures, systems, tools, structures and frameworks that deliver best in class procurement solutions. Encourage innovative approaches and enhance value through improved procurement efficiency and outcomes. Working closely with the business, finance and legal teams to drive the right commercial outcomes with a focus from day one on large contracts. Accountable for developing a suite of procurement contract and service frameworks which deliver best practice procurement support to the Aztec procurement team. Accountable for developing a robust tendering process, enabling the business to effectively evaluate tenders and identify the best outcome for the business. Develop and implement procurement arrangements and initiatives that deliver optimal value for money outcomes. Lead high level negotiations with procurement partners and suppliers and establish collaborative stakeholder and strategic supplier relationships to maximise the organisation's influence. Provide expert, authoritative advice to key stakeholders on all aspects of procurement strategy and practice to inform business planning and action. Establish key performance indicators and qualitative and quantitative metrics to capture, report and evaluate the benefit and performance of all procurement activity and lead improvement planning and implementation in consultation with key stakeholders and suppliers. Skills and knowledge: Previous experience of building, leading and managing a procurement function at senior leadership level, in a 2000+ employee multi-jurisdictional organisation is required. Strong and inclusive people leader with demonstrable success on motivating and developing high performing teams. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills with the proven ability to engage and influence at all levels, including C-suite level stakeholders. Proven experience in developing procurement frameworks, policies systems and tools that add value to the business and effectively manage risk. Experience of building and maintaining a vendor programme. Demonstrable ability to bring tangible commercial value through the successful contracting and management of suppliers. Change orientated with the proven ability to energize people to drive change/ growth, be highly adaptable to new situations and work agilely across teams. Ability to think critically and independently problem solve, bringing insight and clarity to complex situations. Robust IT skills with the ability to embrace opportunities for increased digital and automated technology to drive effective solutions. An analytical, data driven thinker with experience of creating, presenting and driving metrics and reports. Strong communication skills with the ability to develop collaborative networks and relationships to drive solutions. Previous experience in a financial services company is desirable but not essential. Qualifications: MCIPS qualification is highly desirable but CIPS Level 5+ plus relevant experience would be considered. Project management qualification such as Prince 2, APM or Agile is of interest but not a requirement.
Head of Collections Management and Acquisition Location: London Closing date: 24th January 2024 The Head of Collections Management and Acquisition is responsible for leading a team (20 to 25 people) to acquire high-value content in close collaboration with the applicable journal teams. The team will build global subject-based collections within specific disciplines, particularly in our Springer Nature Journals portfolio, and grow submissions and published articles via targeted outreach to help deliver sustainable content growth in alignment with journal development priorities. Responsibilities include: Lead a Commissioning and Project Management team Recruit highly qualified and motivated people into Commissioning Editor and Managing Editor roles Ensure that the team is onboarded and trained to a high standard Energize team members to meet clear objectives and expectations for delivery Instill a performance-focused culture that supports reliable delivery of targets Report on progress toward targets and goals Engage regularly with your team members via the formal performance review processes that focus both on targets, achievements and personal development Create a positive environment that drives high engagement levels within the team Deliver and input into the strategy for building content via Collections Align with the journal owners on content development planning and agree projects to bring forward Control performance of collections at all stages of their lifecycle to feed into development of a framework for how to grow content with collections Control collections performance to determine how to maximize the output of collections activity by targeting the greatest opportunity journals Control the performance of the end-to-end collections process itself to effect continuous improvements and identify where innovation is needed or would be impactful Test and implement newly defined strategies and improvement initiatives Recruit and manage Guest Editors Recruit and train Guest Editors to ensure appropriate content handling Develop strong relationships with Guest Editors Drive engagement and high level of satisfaction within the Guest Editors community in close collaboration with the Editor Engagement and Marketing teams Support the development of tools needed to reliably deliver Collections content at scale Work with the Analytics Centre of Excellence to optimize the performance and usage of machine learning technology aimed at identifying and inviting the best potential authors on your journal portfolio Work with the Analytics Centre of Excellence to optimize the expansion of automatic collection topic identification Work with the Submission and Peer Review system team to optimize the management and delivery of collections content Work with Product & Platform Group to optimize delivery of Collections content on our platforms Work with key internal stakeholders to ensure the goals of the Collections Management and Acquisition team are achieved and the needs of our research communities are met Build close working relationships with Publishing teams to ensure all requirements and perspectives are shared Build close working relationships with other internal divisions as needed e.g. Product & Platform group, Technology, Production, Customer Service, etc. Experience, skills and qualifications: Professional line management skills Experience of working with editorial and publishing teams Proven ability to train and develop staff members within their role and within the organization Motivated and capable of planning, leading and delivering results Ability to manage multiple stakeholders for programme delivery Track record of working with different nationalities and cultures Excellent communication skills and the ability to build both internal and external relationships The flexibility to work with a varied workload, often under pressure Flexibility to travel when needed Knowledge and experience of the world of science Experience of the organizational complexities in a matrix organization Applicants should send: A cover letter that conveys their interest and motivation for the role and indicates salary expectations A CV (which should include a brief account of the applicant's research accomplishments and of other relevant experience) Candidates will be considered on an on-going basis. Early applications are encouraged. At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Support networks that focus on fostering dialogue around diversity, community building, advice and advocacy: Wellbeing initiatives to support in maintaining a healthy work life balance 24-hour access to our learning and development platform LEAP and LinkedIn Learning to help develop your skills A fantastic benefits package Further information about life at Springer Nature, hybrid working and the range of benefits available in your preferred location will be shared during the interview process.
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Head of Collections Management and Acquisition Location: London Closing date: 24th January 2024 The Head of Collections Management and Acquisition is responsible for leading a team (20 to 25 people) to acquire high-value content in close collaboration with the applicable journal teams. The team will build global subject-based collections within specific disciplines, particularly in our Springer Nature Journals portfolio, and grow submissions and published articles via targeted outreach to help deliver sustainable content growth in alignment with journal development priorities. Responsibilities include: Lead a Commissioning and Project Management team Recruit highly qualified and motivated people into Commissioning Editor and Managing Editor roles Ensure that the team is onboarded and trained to a high standard Energize team members to meet clear objectives and expectations for delivery Instill a performance-focused culture that supports reliable delivery of targets Report on progress toward targets and goals Engage regularly with your team members via the formal performance review processes that focus both on targets, achievements and personal development Create a positive environment that drives high engagement levels within the team Deliver and input into the strategy for building content via Collections Align with the journal owners on content development planning and agree projects to bring forward Control performance of collections at all stages of their lifecycle to feed into development of a framework for how to grow content with collections Control collections performance to determine how to maximize the output of collections activity by targeting the greatest opportunity journals Control the performance of the end-to-end collections process itself to effect continuous improvements and identify where innovation is needed or would be impactful Test and implement newly defined strategies and improvement initiatives Recruit and manage Guest Editors Recruit and train Guest Editors to ensure appropriate content handling Develop strong relationships with Guest Editors Drive engagement and high level of satisfaction within the Guest Editors community in close collaboration with the Editor Engagement and Marketing teams Support the development of tools needed to reliably deliver Collections content at scale Work with the Analytics Centre of Excellence to optimize the performance and usage of machine learning technology aimed at identifying and inviting the best potential authors on your journal portfolio Work with the Analytics Centre of Excellence to optimize the expansion of automatic collection topic identification Work with the Submission and Peer Review system team to optimize the management and delivery of collections content Work with Product & Platform Group to optimize delivery of Collections content on our platforms Work with key internal stakeholders to ensure the goals of the Collections Management and Acquisition team are achieved and the needs of our research communities are met Build close working relationships with Publishing teams to ensure all requirements and perspectives are shared Build close working relationships with other internal divisions as needed e.g. Product & Platform group, Technology, Production, Customer Service, etc. Experience, skills and qualifications: Professional line management skills Experience of working with editorial and publishing teams Proven ability to train and develop staff members within their role and within the organization Motivated and capable of planning, leading and delivering results Ability to manage multiple stakeholders for programme delivery Track record of working with different nationalities and cultures Excellent communication skills and the ability to build both internal and external relationships The flexibility to work with a varied workload, often under pressure Flexibility to travel when needed Knowledge and experience of the world of science Experience of the organizational complexities in a matrix organization Applicants should send: A cover letter that conveys their interest and motivation for the role and indicates salary expectations A CV (which should include a brief account of the applicant's research accomplishments and of other relevant experience) Candidates will be considered on an on-going basis. Early applications are encouraged. At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Support networks that focus on fostering dialogue around diversity, community building, advice and advocacy: Wellbeing initiatives to support in maintaining a healthy work life balance 24-hour access to our learning and development platform LEAP and LinkedIn Learning to help develop your skills A fantastic benefits package Further information about life at Springer Nature, hybrid working and the range of benefits available in your preferred location will be shared during the interview process.
Snr Commercial Finance Analyst Contract Position Reading | Hybrid MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. This role sits within the Commercial Finance team working with Commercial finance manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver MBNL finance targets. To support the Commercial Finance Manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally, across shareholder and Supplier organisations. Responsible for all aspects of the financial management, this may include areas such as Property, Legal, Operations and Infrastructure related projects. The role includes management & financial accounting, business partnering, decision support, reporting, contract management, budgeting and forecasting. The role is responsible for supporting the delivery of roadmap/strategy. From a finance perspective, the role is integral to producing the 5-year business plan, which feeds into the team level strategy Key Responsibilities To be the finance subject matter expert and act as business partner. Responsible for production of 5-year plans, quarterly business plans and requisite analysis and presentation to shareholders. Understanding and pre-empting the needs of the Shareholders and answering their queries efficiently and effectively for all aspects of finance. Accountability and responsibility for owning month end processes for their own area as well as providing support to other team members when required. This includes preparing and posting of journals, completing balance sheet reconciliations and updating risks and initiatives. Work with Financial Accounting Team to produce the month end results and Financial Reporting with relevant commentary and high-quality analysis. Influencing a wide variety of stakeholders, including many senior stakeholders such as ELT and SMT to ensure financial targets are met, controls are not breached, and accuracy is high. Articulating complex financial concepts in a simplified way to make it easier for all to understand. Provide financial rigour to ensure delivery of towards overall delivery of Capex and Opex targets. Understand existing processes and implement enhancements where appropriate. Not focussing on just fixing issues but driving change where this will lead to greater ways of working and efficiencies. Maintain finance control environment for the business area as well as suggesting and implementing improvement plans for the business area. Opex and Capex management. Identify cost savings opportunities and drive/implement the processes needed to achieve the cost savings and help MBNL meet corporate financial targets set by shareholders. Working with the contract managers and procurement teams to ensure the effective financial management of contracts as well as driving cost saving initiatives Act as business partner and advisor for the business teams, shareholders and suppliers providing advice, support and consultancy services. Produce financial analysis/modelling of commercial deals and decision support. Establish and maintain strong relationships with shareholders and vendor teams. Support Commercial Finance Manager in managing the budget and provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Commercial Finance and Finance Director to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally and across shareholder and supplier organisations. Qualifications and Experience Needed Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA accountant or similar with at least 2 years post qualified experience. Experience in managing senior stakeholders and significant and complex contracts Strong Excel and financial modelling skills Exceptional attention to detail and highly analytical Excellent communicator and possesses a curious mind Keen problem solver Delivers high quality work by the deadline Able to influence and negotiate to meet their needs Collaborates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Nice to Have Telco experience Experience of using IFS If interested and to know more about the role, please share your CV with me - (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Feb 12, 2025
Contractor
Snr Commercial Finance Analyst Contract Position Reading | Hybrid MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. This role sits within the Commercial Finance team working with Commercial finance manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver MBNL finance targets. To support the Commercial Finance Manager and Head of Commercial Finance to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally, across shareholder and Supplier organisations. Responsible for all aspects of the financial management, this may include areas such as Property, Legal, Operations and Infrastructure related projects. The role includes management & financial accounting, business partnering, decision support, reporting, contract management, budgeting and forecasting. The role is responsible for supporting the delivery of roadmap/strategy. From a finance perspective, the role is integral to producing the 5-year business plan, which feeds into the team level strategy Key Responsibilities To be the finance subject matter expert and act as business partner. Responsible for production of 5-year plans, quarterly business plans and requisite analysis and presentation to shareholders. Understanding and pre-empting the needs of the Shareholders and answering their queries efficiently and effectively for all aspects of finance. Accountability and responsibility for owning month end processes for their own area as well as providing support to other team members when required. This includes preparing and posting of journals, completing balance sheet reconciliations and updating risks and initiatives. Work with Financial Accounting Team to produce the month end results and Financial Reporting with relevant commentary and high-quality analysis. Influencing a wide variety of stakeholders, including many senior stakeholders such as ELT and SMT to ensure financial targets are met, controls are not breached, and accuracy is high. Articulating complex financial concepts in a simplified way to make it easier for all to understand. Provide financial rigour to ensure delivery of towards overall delivery of Capex and Opex targets. Understand existing processes and implement enhancements where appropriate. Not focussing on just fixing issues but driving change where this will lead to greater ways of working and efficiencies. Maintain finance control environment for the business area as well as suggesting and implementing improvement plans for the business area. Opex and Capex management. Identify cost savings opportunities and drive/implement the processes needed to achieve the cost savings and help MBNL meet corporate financial targets set by shareholders. Working with the contract managers and procurement teams to ensure the effective financial management of contracts as well as driving cost saving initiatives Act as business partner and advisor for the business teams, shareholders and suppliers providing advice, support and consultancy services. Produce financial analysis/modelling of commercial deals and decision support. Establish and maintain strong relationships with shareholders and vendor teams. Support Commercial Finance Manager in managing the budget and provide ad-hoc support to the Head of Commercial Finance and Finance Director to deliver a trusted Business Partnering relationship with stakeholders internally and across shareholder and supplier organisations. Qualifications and Experience Needed Qualified ACA/CIMA/ACCA accountant or similar with at least 2 years post qualified experience. Experience in managing senior stakeholders and significant and complex contracts Strong Excel and financial modelling skills Exceptional attention to detail and highly analytical Excellent communicator and possesses a curious mind Keen problem solver Delivers high quality work by the deadline Able to influence and negotiate to meet their needs Collaborates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders Nice to Have Telco experience Experience of using IFS If interested and to know more about the role, please share your CV with me - (see below) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Director of Finance, UK&I Director of Finance, UK&I The purpose of the role is to provide financial advice and guidance to the functional leaders of the Dentsu Aegis Network (including Technology, HR, Comms, Legal, Global Clients and the broader Finance Function), in addition to managing the financial control and compliance environment for the central functional transformation programmes. Job Description: What you will be doing We're looking for a Commercial Finance Director to join Dentsu UK &I and work with Market and Regional executive teams to manage the UK&I Functional costs. Reporting into the UK&I CFO, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of various UK&I corporate functions. This includes managing financial planning, analysis, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for corporate services such as Finance, HR, IT, legal, marketing, and other internal indirect departments, including UK&I Property Portfolio. Working with senior stakeholders to ensure costs are optimised, operate within a strong control framework and reduce Supplier risk across the UK&I market. Ensuring there is regular and systematic reporting of insight and analysis covering key areas of focus. You will also have responsibilities for managing a small procurement team who provision indirect services from our third-party suppliers. Ensuring goods and services are acquired in a cost-effective, efficient, and timely manner while aligning with business goals and corporate compliance. As an active member of the UK&I Finance Leadership team, you will support the UK&I CFO on various projects and analysis; partner with business leadership to provide strong financial counsel and demonstrate excellent commercial acumen. Your opportunity to be the 'Trusted business Partner' is endless. You'll partner with the business in a collaborative way and be a strategic leader who can also roll up their sleeves and put in the detailed work required to drive change. You will work closely with finance teams in the UK, EMEA, and India. This is a high visibility role which directly supports the UK &I Executive Leadership Team. The difference you'll make Strategic Financial Planning: Leading the financial planning process for non-revenue generating functions to ensure cost efficiency and overall alignment with company strategy. Budgeting & Forecasting: Managing the budgeting and forecasting processes for corporate functions, ensuring financial discipline and adherence to targets. Financial Analysis: Analysing financial data to provide insights on cost trends, opportunities for cost savings, and performance improvement. Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with heads of corporate departments to ensure financial performance is tracked and managed effectively. Reporting & Compliance: Overseeing the preparation and presentation of financial reports for senior leadership and ensuring compliance with corporate financial policies. Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to streamline financial processes, reduce inefficiencies, and improve financial control. Financial Services: Work closely with offshore shared resources in India to deliver cost-effective reporting and analysis. Partner with the business: To understand short, medium & long-term cost projections, and to review and stress-test against the UK&I's overall performance. Support the UK Business and manage the Procurement Team: During supplier contract renewals to drive cost savings on existing business, driving creation & maintenance of summaries of key contractual terms for all key suppliers. Work with business leaders: To understand short, medium and long-term resource requirements and impact on forecasts and budgets, identifying opportunities in cost base for margin improvement but maintaining a strong focus on delivering business results sustainably and with a long-term (multi-year) outlook. Monitor balance sheet accounts: Relating to Functional Costs, and work with various teams to avoid or resolve aged vendor balances. What you'll bring Fully qualified with experience in senior finance roles. Strong and proven background in cost management and transformation. Experience managing a team required; offshore team management is desirable. Entrepreneurial mindset combined with focus on financial integrity & compliance. Excellent attention to detail, with strong technical and analytical skills. This position is responsible for handling highly confidential information, requiring an ability to maintain and display high ethical standards. Ability to work within a Matrix environment. What else you need to know This is a 12-month role. The Executive team you support is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. About dentsu international Part of Dentsu Group, Dentsu International is a network designed for what's next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes. This is delivered through five global leadership brands - Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms. Dentsu International's radically collaborative team of diverse creators unifies people, clients and capabilities through horizontal creativity to help clients create culture, change society, and invent the future. Powered by 100% renewable energy, Dentsu International operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists, and partners with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers. About Dentsu Group (dentsu) Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu's agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu's agency operations outside of Japan. With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands-Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle-as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world's largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale. How we'll reward you As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs. Inclusion and Diversity We're proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won't define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great; we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That's what we care about. So, whether you're joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone. We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles - we can't promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams. Location: London Brand: Dentsu Time Type: 全职 Contract Type: 固定期限合同 固定期限
Feb 12, 2025
Full time
Director of Finance, UK&I Director of Finance, UK&I The purpose of the role is to provide financial advice and guidance to the functional leaders of the Dentsu Aegis Network (including Technology, HR, Comms, Legal, Global Clients and the broader Finance Function), in addition to managing the financial control and compliance environment for the central functional transformation programmes. Job Description: What you will be doing We're looking for a Commercial Finance Director to join Dentsu UK &I and work with Market and Regional executive teams to manage the UK&I Functional costs. Reporting into the UK&I CFO, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of various UK&I corporate functions. This includes managing financial planning, analysis, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for corporate services such as Finance, HR, IT, legal, marketing, and other internal indirect departments, including UK&I Property Portfolio. Working with senior stakeholders to ensure costs are optimised, operate within a strong control framework and reduce Supplier risk across the UK&I market. Ensuring there is regular and systematic reporting of insight and analysis covering key areas of focus. You will also have responsibilities for managing a small procurement team who provision indirect services from our third-party suppliers. Ensuring goods and services are acquired in a cost-effective, efficient, and timely manner while aligning with business goals and corporate compliance. As an active member of the UK&I Finance Leadership team, you will support the UK&I CFO on various projects and analysis; partner with business leadership to provide strong financial counsel and demonstrate excellent commercial acumen. Your opportunity to be the 'Trusted business Partner' is endless. You'll partner with the business in a collaborative way and be a strategic leader who can also roll up their sleeves and put in the detailed work required to drive change. You will work closely with finance teams in the UK, EMEA, and India. This is a high visibility role which directly supports the UK &I Executive Leadership Team. The difference you'll make Strategic Financial Planning: Leading the financial planning process for non-revenue generating functions to ensure cost efficiency and overall alignment with company strategy. Budgeting & Forecasting: Managing the budgeting and forecasting processes for corporate functions, ensuring financial discipline and adherence to targets. Financial Analysis: Analysing financial data to provide insights on cost trends, opportunities for cost savings, and performance improvement. Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with heads of corporate departments to ensure financial performance is tracked and managed effectively. Reporting & Compliance: Overseeing the preparation and presentation of financial reports for senior leadership and ensuring compliance with corporate financial policies. Process Improvement: Identifying opportunities to streamline financial processes, reduce inefficiencies, and improve financial control. Financial Services: Work closely with offshore shared resources in India to deliver cost-effective reporting and analysis. Partner with the business: To understand short, medium & long-term cost projections, and to review and stress-test against the UK&I's overall performance. Support the UK Business and manage the Procurement Team: During supplier contract renewals to drive cost savings on existing business, driving creation & maintenance of summaries of key contractual terms for all key suppliers. Work with business leaders: To understand short, medium and long-term resource requirements and impact on forecasts and budgets, identifying opportunities in cost base for margin improvement but maintaining a strong focus on delivering business results sustainably and with a long-term (multi-year) outlook. Monitor balance sheet accounts: Relating to Functional Costs, and work with various teams to avoid or resolve aged vendor balances. What you'll bring Fully qualified with experience in senior finance roles. Strong and proven background in cost management and transformation. Experience managing a team required; offshore team management is desirable. Entrepreneurial mindset combined with focus on financial integrity & compliance. Excellent attention to detail, with strong technical and analytical skills. This position is responsible for handling highly confidential information, requiring an ability to maintain and display high ethical standards. Ability to work within a Matrix environment. What else you need to know This is a 12-month role. The Executive team you support is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. About dentsu international Part of Dentsu Group, Dentsu International is a network designed for what's next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes. This is delivered through five global leadership brands - Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms. Dentsu International's radically collaborative team of diverse creators unifies people, clients and capabilities through horizontal creativity to help clients create culture, change society, and invent the future. Powered by 100% renewable energy, Dentsu International operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists, and partners with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers. About Dentsu Group (dentsu) Led by Dentsu Group Inc. (Tokyo: 4324; ISIN: JP), a pure holding company established on January 1, 2020, the Dentsu Group encompasses two operational networks: dentsu japan network, which oversees Dentsu's agency operations in Japan, and dentsu international, its international business headquarters in London, which oversees Dentsu's agency operations outside of Japan. With a strong presence in approximately 145 countries and regions across five continents and with 65,000 dedicated professionals, the Dentsu Group provides a comprehensive range of client-centric integrated communications, media and digital services through its five leadership brands-Carat, dentsu X, iProspect, Dentsu Creative, and Merkle-as well as through Dentsu Japan Network companies, including Dentsu Inc., the world's largest single brand agency with a history of innovation. The Group is also active in the production and marketing of sports and entertainment content on a global scale. How we'll reward you As well as a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs. Inclusion and Diversity We're proud to be different and that starts with our people. We believe in equal opportunities for everyone. We won't define people by their race, gender, sexual-orientation, age or disability. Individuality is what makes us great; we want everyone to bring their full self to work and create something amazing. That's what we care about. So, whether you're joining us, or looking to move to a different part of the business, we work hard to make sure we create equal opportunities for everyone. We are happy to discuss flexible and agile approaches to working for all our roles - we can't promise we will be able to offer you everything you want or need but we do promise to discuss it with you openly and honestly. If you have any reasonable adjustment needs arising from a disability or medical condition to fully participate in the recruitment process, please discuss this with our recruitment teams. Location: London Brand: Dentsu Time Type: 全职 Contract Type: 固定期限合同 固定期限