Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Dec 20, 2023
Full time
Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
AWE currently has an exciting opportunity for a Business Operations Analyst. This role would support the delivery and operational capability of the Physics sub function within the Science function here at AWE. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire . We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with onsite parking. Package: 31,000 - 46,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience ) Closing Date: 31st May 2024 The Role Are you looking for a role that is dynamic, interesting, and challenging, with no two days the same? Are you looking for a role where you can gain a sense of satisfaction from making a difference across the business? Then why not apply for a role within the Physics Business Operations team as a Physics Business Operations Analyst. This role will give you the opportunity to get involved with a team that is supporting both the tactical and strategic business focuses across the Physics sub-function. The successful candidate will be part of the Physics Business Operations team supporting the Head of Physics and Physics management team in developing, managing, and maintaining the sub function, to ensure it has the resource and capability to deliver against the current and future programme demands necessary to support AWE's mission. The Physics Business Operations team work closely alongside other counter parts across the business to ensure consistency in processes and procedures across the Science and Engineering Functions. We are looking for candidates that offer a board range of skills to support SharePoint development and management, dashboards, programme and finance portfolios, data analysts and communications. What you could be involved and responsible for. Data analysis: Providing metrics and developing dashboards to input into the Physics Visual Management Board (VMB), functional services, supply and demand, resource management alongside a number of other areas. Documentation: Updating documentation to reflect new processes or procedures and communicating it out to the leadership, management and across the sub function. Training: To support Physics Business Operations with understanding all the training requirements across Physics, developing a training and upskilling hub, working on career pathways and developing a competency/skillset databases. Sub function: Support the Head of Physics and Physics Business Operations team with managing the sub function, transformation activities and company initiatives and any other reasonable duties that align to this position. Who Are We Looking For? The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Strong communication skills with the ability to form strong stakeholder relationships across the business. Good business acumen with experience supporting a variety of business disciplines. Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance conflicting demands, prioritise and deliver effectively under pressure. Strong administration skills with diligence. Experience in presenting high level metrics in a meaningful way for trend analysis to a wide range of audiences. Computer literate with a good working understanding of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Power BI. Power Automat) and SharePoint. Excellent track record of delivery and engagement with senior stakeholders. What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off work. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: You must be a UK citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years. Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE.
May 18, 2024
Full time
AWE currently has an exciting opportunity for a Business Operations Analyst. This role would support the delivery and operational capability of the Physics sub function within the Science function here at AWE. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire . We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with onsite parking. Package: 31,000 - 46,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience ) Closing Date: 31st May 2024 The Role Are you looking for a role that is dynamic, interesting, and challenging, with no two days the same? Are you looking for a role where you can gain a sense of satisfaction from making a difference across the business? Then why not apply for a role within the Physics Business Operations team as a Physics Business Operations Analyst. This role will give you the opportunity to get involved with a team that is supporting both the tactical and strategic business focuses across the Physics sub-function. The successful candidate will be part of the Physics Business Operations team supporting the Head of Physics and Physics management team in developing, managing, and maintaining the sub function, to ensure it has the resource and capability to deliver against the current and future programme demands necessary to support AWE's mission. The Physics Business Operations team work closely alongside other counter parts across the business to ensure consistency in processes and procedures across the Science and Engineering Functions. We are looking for candidates that offer a board range of skills to support SharePoint development and management, dashboards, programme and finance portfolios, data analysts and communications. What you could be involved and responsible for. Data analysis: Providing metrics and developing dashboards to input into the Physics Visual Management Board (VMB), functional services, supply and demand, resource management alongside a number of other areas. Documentation: Updating documentation to reflect new processes or procedures and communicating it out to the leadership, management and across the sub function. Training: To support Physics Business Operations with understanding all the training requirements across Physics, developing a training and upskilling hub, working on career pathways and developing a competency/skillset databases. Sub function: Support the Head of Physics and Physics Business Operations team with managing the sub function, transformation activities and company initiatives and any other reasonable duties that align to this position. Who Are We Looking For? The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Strong communication skills with the ability to form strong stakeholder relationships across the business. Good business acumen with experience supporting a variety of business disciplines. Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance conflicting demands, prioritise and deliver effectively under pressure. Strong administration skills with diligence. Experience in presenting high level metrics in a meaningful way for trend analysis to a wide range of audiences. Computer literate with a good working understanding of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Power BI. Power Automat) and SharePoint. Excellent track record of delivery and engagement with senior stakeholders. What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off work. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: You must be a UK citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years. Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE.
IT Recruitment Consultant Sheffield 25,000- 40,000 + Commission Scheme + Incentives Recruitment Consultant / Resourcer / Delivery Consultant / Account Management Akkodis: Akkodis is an IT Recruitment company and Smart Industry leader. We enable clients to advance in their digital transformation with market leading Talent & Solutions services. Our 50,000 experts combine best-in-class technologies, R&D, and deep sector know-how for purposeful innovation. We are passionate about Engineering a Smarter Future Together. The role: We have multiple openings within our Sheffield office to join our highly successful SaaS Team. If successful, you will fully immerse yourself into a specialist market and given all the tools and training to become of the best recruiters in the UK in that specialism. Your role will be split into two clear functions: Candidate Management: You will be attracting, qualifying & representing in market candidates. You will be tasked with building strong relationships to become the "go to" person in your specialist area. Business Development: Despite Akkodis having a substantial client portfolio, you will be using a variety of business development techniques to strengthen relationships with existing customers, as well as breaking into new clients. We utilise cutting edge technology to automate processes, allow you to be a step ahead of the competition, and to focus on high value activities. We offer a comprehensive training plan, which is a mixture of official programmes & shadowing our experience Consultants. Why work for Akkodis? Akkodis is an expanding Global organisation which offers many diverse & exciting opportunities, such as: Competitive salary which is regularly reviewed. Excellent commission scheme. Regular incentives (monthly, quarterly & yearly). Clear career progression with realistic targets. International travel. Comprehensive training programmes. Flexible working. Fantastic culture & team environment. Responsibilities: This is a diverse, multi-faceted role. Some of your initial duties will include, but not be limited to: Building a specialist market. Business Development. Sourcing and reviewing candidates CVs. Screening and interviewing candidates. Following internal business processes & best practice techniques. Meeting daily and weekly targets (KPIs). Scheduling interviews between clients & candidates. Who should apply? We are interested in speaking to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, skill sets & experience. Candidates who tend to be successful come from the following career paths: Outbound Sales B2B Professional office environment. Marketing Advertising I am looking to speak to candidates with a mixture of the following qualities: Highly motivates & hard working. Organised & ability to follow business processes. Comfortable in a people facing organisation and able to speak to candidates and clients from all backgrounds and seniority levels. Strong time management. Strong written & oral communication. Problem solving skills and able to look at thing from an agile & analytical perspective. Next steps: If this exciting role has piqued your interest, then please do not hesitate to apply. This will be a two-stage interview process: 1st Stage: Microsoft Teams or phone call. 2nd Stage: Face-to-face in our Sheffield office. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
May 18, 2024
Full time
IT Recruitment Consultant Sheffield 25,000- 40,000 + Commission Scheme + Incentives Recruitment Consultant / Resourcer / Delivery Consultant / Account Management Akkodis: Akkodis is an IT Recruitment company and Smart Industry leader. We enable clients to advance in their digital transformation with market leading Talent & Solutions services. Our 50,000 experts combine best-in-class technologies, R&D, and deep sector know-how for purposeful innovation. We are passionate about Engineering a Smarter Future Together. The role: We have multiple openings within our Sheffield office to join our highly successful SaaS Team. If successful, you will fully immerse yourself into a specialist market and given all the tools and training to become of the best recruiters in the UK in that specialism. Your role will be split into two clear functions: Candidate Management: You will be attracting, qualifying & representing in market candidates. You will be tasked with building strong relationships to become the "go to" person in your specialist area. Business Development: Despite Akkodis having a substantial client portfolio, you will be using a variety of business development techniques to strengthen relationships with existing customers, as well as breaking into new clients. We utilise cutting edge technology to automate processes, allow you to be a step ahead of the competition, and to focus on high value activities. We offer a comprehensive training plan, which is a mixture of official programmes & shadowing our experience Consultants. Why work for Akkodis? Akkodis is an expanding Global organisation which offers many diverse & exciting opportunities, such as: Competitive salary which is regularly reviewed. Excellent commission scheme. Regular incentives (monthly, quarterly & yearly). Clear career progression with realistic targets. International travel. Comprehensive training programmes. Flexible working. Fantastic culture & team environment. Responsibilities: This is a diverse, multi-faceted role. Some of your initial duties will include, but not be limited to: Building a specialist market. Business Development. Sourcing and reviewing candidates CVs. Screening and interviewing candidates. Following internal business processes & best practice techniques. Meeting daily and weekly targets (KPIs). Scheduling interviews between clients & candidates. Who should apply? We are interested in speaking to candidates from a variety of backgrounds, skill sets & experience. Candidates who tend to be successful come from the following career paths: Outbound Sales B2B Professional office environment. Marketing Advertising I am looking to speak to candidates with a mixture of the following qualities: Highly motivates & hard working. Organised & ability to follow business processes. Comfortable in a people facing organisation and able to speak to candidates and clients from all backgrounds and seniority levels. Strong time management. Strong written & oral communication. Problem solving skills and able to look at thing from an agile & analytical perspective. Next steps: If this exciting role has piqued your interest, then please do not hesitate to apply. This will be a two-stage interview process: 1st Stage: Microsoft Teams or phone call. 2nd Stage: Face-to-face in our Sheffield office. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Genesis Technology Services
Great Stukeley, Cambridgeshire
Work location: Global House - Huntington Job Summary Genesis is seeking a qualified and seasoned Head of Delivery with specific experience in 4G and 5G Technology Solutions, Services and associated activities to work UK wide on long term customer contracts, although based from our Head Office in Huntingdon. This will be a key role within Genesis and will work alongside Functional Heads, Directors, Account Managers and Project Managers supporting a number of Clients. You will be involved in leading, early planning and management of the services needed to secure an efficient delivery process for your portfolio ensuring timely customer acceptance supporting the team as required. The role is primarily to provide technical support to Support Sales Team on RFP/RFQ, Project Teams, and Customer Support for ongoing projects where needed. Head of Delivery will be responsible for supporting various services across multiple customers, including, but not limited to the DICI of client s LTE & 5G RAN. Other solutions may also include In-Building, Survey & Design and Technical Support. This role is suited to candidates with a proficient background in typically RAN based projects, with a deep and competent understanding of UK Operator processes and networks. You will be required to regularly visit customer offices for business reviews and new opportunity discussion and support to Account Director and Sales Team. Responsibilities and Duties: Leadership role for UK Operations Member of UK Senior Management Team Responsible for Service Delivery in the business Responsible for Account wise Delivery P&Ls (CoDs & CoGs) Supporting Business Development team in all new bids. Build Best Practice Delivery Platform for Genesis UK Developing Delivery USP to improve telecoms standing of companies in UK Ensuring quality of delivery service with complete customer satisfaction To work closely with the quality team to manage the quality processes at the project and customer premises Effective working capital management with minimal days of working capital turnarounds & receivables Managing existing customer business by ensuring optimum customer satisfaction. Control of budgeted expenditures. Compliance to Statutory and HSE requirements related to contracts. Co-ordinate and technical support to business managers for increasing business. Creating knowledge base for key processes & maximizing automation of processes. Develop succession planning. Be visible to all staff (Office and Field Based). Operational Experience: Excellent leadership and communication skills Attention to detail, analytical and methodical Enjoys working within a team but also able to work on own initiative Conscientious, flexible, professional and organised approach to work Works well under pressure and to strict deadlines
May 17, 2024
Full time
Work location: Global House - Huntington Job Summary Genesis is seeking a qualified and seasoned Head of Delivery with specific experience in 4G and 5G Technology Solutions, Services and associated activities to work UK wide on long term customer contracts, although based from our Head Office in Huntingdon. This will be a key role within Genesis and will work alongside Functional Heads, Directors, Account Managers and Project Managers supporting a number of Clients. You will be involved in leading, early planning and management of the services needed to secure an efficient delivery process for your portfolio ensuring timely customer acceptance supporting the team as required. The role is primarily to provide technical support to Support Sales Team on RFP/RFQ, Project Teams, and Customer Support for ongoing projects where needed. Head of Delivery will be responsible for supporting various services across multiple customers, including, but not limited to the DICI of client s LTE & 5G RAN. Other solutions may also include In-Building, Survey & Design and Technical Support. This role is suited to candidates with a proficient background in typically RAN based projects, with a deep and competent understanding of UK Operator processes and networks. You will be required to regularly visit customer offices for business reviews and new opportunity discussion and support to Account Director and Sales Team. Responsibilities and Duties: Leadership role for UK Operations Member of UK Senior Management Team Responsible for Service Delivery in the business Responsible for Account wise Delivery P&Ls (CoDs & CoGs) Supporting Business Development team in all new bids. Build Best Practice Delivery Platform for Genesis UK Developing Delivery USP to improve telecoms standing of companies in UK Ensuring quality of delivery service with complete customer satisfaction To work closely with the quality team to manage the quality processes at the project and customer premises Effective working capital management with minimal days of working capital turnarounds & receivables Managing existing customer business by ensuring optimum customer satisfaction. Control of budgeted expenditures. Compliance to Statutory and HSE requirements related to contracts. Co-ordinate and technical support to business managers for increasing business. Creating knowledge base for key processes & maximizing automation of processes. Develop succession planning. Be visible to all staff (Office and Field Based). Operational Experience: Excellent leadership and communication skills Attention to detail, analytical and methodical Enjoys working within a team but also able to work on own initiative Conscientious, flexible, professional and organised approach to work Works well under pressure and to strict deadlines
Technical Pre-Sales Consultant Up to 60k + OTE Corporate benefits package A prominent provider of Technology, Managed Services, Professional Services, and Support Services is searching for a skilled Technical Pre-Sales Expert. The selected candidate will play a critical role in enhancing business growth through exceptional pre-sales support, primarily focused on the Microsoft M365 and Azure technology stacks. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work closely with sales teams to understand and meet customer needs, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Here is a summary of the different areas you will be working in. Pre-Sales Support: Engage in pre-sales activities by collaborating closely with sales teams to grasp the technical requirements and business objectives of customers. Conduct comprehensive technical discussions and presentations to demonstrate the benefits and features of the product and service offerings. Offer technical guidance and expertise during customer interactions, including meetings, conference calls, and product demonstrations. Work alongside the sales team to craft and present solutions that fulfil customer requirements. Solution Design and Proposal Development: Design effective technology solutions after analysing customer environments and requirements. Prepare persuasive proposals, statements of work (SOW), and other sales documentation. Maintain a proposals & SOW documents library to aid in the efficiency of future documentation tasks. Highlight the competitive advantages and value proposition of the product and service offerings. Product Knowledge and Expertise: Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings. Gain comprehensive knowledge of the product and service portfolio, including managed IT services, cloud solutions, and professional services. Demonstrate technical proficiency and clearly articulate the technical differentiators of the offerings. Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, serving as a trusted advisor. Foster collaborative relationships with Practice Heads, Technical Architects, and Managed Service teams to ensure a seamless transition from sales to delivery and enhance customer satisfaction. Attend industry events, conferences, and seminars to promote offerings and expand the professional network. Candidate Requirements Comfortable and confident in a customer-facing role. Proven experience in technical pre-sales or solutions architecture, especially within the managed services and technology reseller industry. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, security, cloud computing, and related technologies. Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of addressing both technical and non-technical audiences. Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities, adept at designing appropriate solutions based on customer requirements. Well-versed in a variety of technology vendors and their products. Relevant technology certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure / M365, Juniper) are highly desirable. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding sales targets and achieving customer satisfaction goals.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Technical Pre-Sales Consultant Up to 60k + OTE Corporate benefits package A prominent provider of Technology, Managed Services, Professional Services, and Support Services is searching for a skilled Technical Pre-Sales Expert. The selected candidate will play a critical role in enhancing business growth through exceptional pre-sales support, primarily focused on the Microsoft M365 and Azure technology stacks. This position requires a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work closely with sales teams to understand and meet customer needs, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Here is a summary of the different areas you will be working in. Pre-Sales Support: Engage in pre-sales activities by collaborating closely with sales teams to grasp the technical requirements and business objectives of customers. Conduct comprehensive technical discussions and presentations to demonstrate the benefits and features of the product and service offerings. Offer technical guidance and expertise during customer interactions, including meetings, conference calls, and product demonstrations. Work alongside the sales team to craft and present solutions that fulfil customer requirements. Solution Design and Proposal Development: Design effective technology solutions after analysing customer environments and requirements. Prepare persuasive proposals, statements of work (SOW), and other sales documentation. Maintain a proposals & SOW documents library to aid in the efficiency of future documentation tasks. Highlight the competitive advantages and value proposition of the product and service offerings. Product Knowledge and Expertise: Keep abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings. Gain comprehensive knowledge of the product and service portfolio, including managed IT services, cloud solutions, and professional services. Demonstrate technical proficiency and clearly articulate the technical differentiators of the offerings. Relationship Building: Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, serving as a trusted advisor. Foster collaborative relationships with Practice Heads, Technical Architects, and Managed Service teams to ensure a seamless transition from sales to delivery and enhance customer satisfaction. Attend industry events, conferences, and seminars to promote offerings and expand the professional network. Candidate Requirements Comfortable and confident in a customer-facing role. Proven experience in technical pre-sales or solutions architecture, especially within the managed services and technology reseller industry. Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, security, cloud computing, and related technologies. Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of addressing both technical and non-technical audiences. Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities, adept at designing appropriate solutions based on customer requirements. Well-versed in a variety of technology vendors and their products. Relevant technology certifications (e.g., Microsoft Azure / M365, Juniper) are highly desirable. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Demonstrated success in meeting or exceeding sales targets and achieving customer satisfaction goals.
Role Purpose Our client is a leading telecommunications provider for SMEs and corporate/enterprise clients including FTSE 100, 250 and 350 listed clients. Providing an extensive portfolio of enterprise mobile, data, fixed, VoIP, unified communications, IoT/M2M, connectivity, and cloud/IT solutions from the UK s leading networks. They are a top-tier partner of the likes of Vodafone, O2, EE, BT, Gamma, etc and work with a wide range of leading unified comms and cloud providers About the Role We currently have a requirement for BDM s covering London and surrounding regions. You will be selling a comprehensive range of enterprise mobile, data, fixed, VoIP, unified communications, IoT/M2M, connectivity, and cloud/IT solutions to small and medium-sized companies. Focusing on high value SME businesses to corporate enterprises you will take full responsibility for acquiring new business. BDM s will be expected to initially generate their own opportunities through various means such cold and warm calling, networking, social selling. You will be supplemented with appointments and other opportunities. BDM s will attend appointments with key decision makers within SMEs and corporates, building relationships with them and selling the appropriate products and services. BDM s must be self-motivated and have the determination to win business, up and cross-selling from a vast portfolio of solutions. You will also have the opportunity to up-sell, cross-sell, and renew the clients you bring onboard, so the earning potential is truly unlimited. Working Relationships With : Head of Sales: Reporting into Subordinates: None Team: Expected to develop a good working relationship with other members of the sales team, including fellow BDMs, appointment setters (BDEs) etc. Working alongside various departments from accounts, marketing, and our support desk Customers: Interacting with prospective clients via email, phone, face to face meetings, and MS Teams meetings etc. Liaising with key decision-makers and influencers within companies to affect a close Other external contacts: Required to interact with our suppliers and partners, e.g. for product training Skills and Aptitudes Good track record of acquiring new business and hitting targets Determination to succeed in a new business sales environment Professional and credible Good communication skills Great interpersonal skills and the ability to build long term relationships with clients Solution selling Organised, pro-active, takes ownership Ability to absorb and understand knowledge of new products, solutions, and services Job Knowledge and Experience Experience of field sales in telecommunications (working either for the direct networks or their partners) If you are coming from another sector, you must be able to demonstrate your successes in that sector 2 to 5 years of field sales experience Qualifications Degree Preferable but not essential. Other industry qualifications and certifications are desirable Targets, Commission Structure & Benefits Targets £12,000 GP expected monthly target. Commission Structure: Up to £11,999.99 GP = 7.5% commission. £12,000 to £14,999.99 GP = 10% commission. £15,000+GP = 15% commission. Renewal commission = 7.5% of GP. Commission is paid on the same payroll month the deal is closed and onboarded! Benefits: Company mobile and laptop/tablet, Business travel expenses covered, workplace pension scheme, salesperson of the month, end of year bonus, sales lunches, team outings, free on-site gym, hybrid working, free fruit in the office etc.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Role Purpose Our client is a leading telecommunications provider for SMEs and corporate/enterprise clients including FTSE 100, 250 and 350 listed clients. Providing an extensive portfolio of enterprise mobile, data, fixed, VoIP, unified communications, IoT/M2M, connectivity, and cloud/IT solutions from the UK s leading networks. They are a top-tier partner of the likes of Vodafone, O2, EE, BT, Gamma, etc and work with a wide range of leading unified comms and cloud providers About the Role We currently have a requirement for BDM s covering London and surrounding regions. You will be selling a comprehensive range of enterprise mobile, data, fixed, VoIP, unified communications, IoT/M2M, connectivity, and cloud/IT solutions to small and medium-sized companies. Focusing on high value SME businesses to corporate enterprises you will take full responsibility for acquiring new business. BDM s will be expected to initially generate their own opportunities through various means such cold and warm calling, networking, social selling. You will be supplemented with appointments and other opportunities. BDM s will attend appointments with key decision makers within SMEs and corporates, building relationships with them and selling the appropriate products and services. BDM s must be self-motivated and have the determination to win business, up and cross-selling from a vast portfolio of solutions. You will also have the opportunity to up-sell, cross-sell, and renew the clients you bring onboard, so the earning potential is truly unlimited. Working Relationships With : Head of Sales: Reporting into Subordinates: None Team: Expected to develop a good working relationship with other members of the sales team, including fellow BDMs, appointment setters (BDEs) etc. Working alongside various departments from accounts, marketing, and our support desk Customers: Interacting with prospective clients via email, phone, face to face meetings, and MS Teams meetings etc. Liaising with key decision-makers and influencers within companies to affect a close Other external contacts: Required to interact with our suppliers and partners, e.g. for product training Skills and Aptitudes Good track record of acquiring new business and hitting targets Determination to succeed in a new business sales environment Professional and credible Good communication skills Great interpersonal skills and the ability to build long term relationships with clients Solution selling Organised, pro-active, takes ownership Ability to absorb and understand knowledge of new products, solutions, and services Job Knowledge and Experience Experience of field sales in telecommunications (working either for the direct networks or their partners) If you are coming from another sector, you must be able to demonstrate your successes in that sector 2 to 5 years of field sales experience Qualifications Degree Preferable but not essential. Other industry qualifications and certifications are desirable Targets, Commission Structure & Benefits Targets £12,000 GP expected monthly target. Commission Structure: Up to £11,999.99 GP = 7.5% commission. £12,000 to £14,999.99 GP = 10% commission. £15,000+GP = 15% commission. Renewal commission = 7.5% of GP. Commission is paid on the same payroll month the deal is closed and onboarded! Benefits: Company mobile and laptop/tablet, Business travel expenses covered, workplace pension scheme, salesperson of the month, end of year bonus, sales lunches, team outings, free on-site gym, hybrid working, free fruit in the office etc.
Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe. We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Project Manager to join our proactive and innovative team aligned to the Transport and Manufacturing industries. The Project Manager will be expected to lead cross functional teams to deliver maximum value to the business and our customers. The focus of the role will be on the effective coordination of activities leading to the successful delivery of projects on time and to budget. The Project Manager will liaise closely with other key roles in the organisation (e.g. Sales, Programme Delivery Lead, Capability Leads and Engineers) to ensure the project meets the needs of the business. This role offers the opportunity to work with multiple industry-leading companies in the fields of Rail (both signalling and rolling stock), Advanced Manufacturing and other technical manufacturing organisations. The role is hybrid and therefore will need travel to client sites across UK, work with the Expleo Transport & Manufacturing team, attend Expleo locations for F2F meetings - as well as offering work-from-home options. The Project Manager will have full responsibility for project results in the context of delivery to cost, quality, schedule and stakeholder satisfaction. Is able to maintain excellent working relationships with our customers and colleagues Can problem-solve to ensure contractual issues are faced head-on and taken to resolution Team-oriented, will roll their sleeves up and take a leadership position on their projects. Creates project schedules and drives projects in cooperation with stakeholders. Executes project within the defined requirements (e.g. regarding targets for project cost, time, quality, functionality and customer satisfaction). Ensures business success and satisfaction of the customer by professional stakeholder management. Ensures timely decisions about open issues, escalating if necessary. Manages and ensures compliance to standards, working laws, rules and regulations, intellectual property rights. Performs risk and opportunity management. Performs budget and resource planning as well as generation of project agreement for project. Aligns project targets with customer strategy (e.g. product portfolio, technology roadmap). Drives a continuous improvement culture including e.g. reuse, cooperation, knowledge management, lessons learned. Ensures appropriate Project documentation. Incorporates customer feedback during project execution Professional accreditation with recognised body such as APM, PMI (Chartered, Member) APM PMQ/PPQ, Prince2 or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe. We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Project Manager to join our proactive and innovative team aligned to the Transport and Manufacturing industries. The Project Manager will be expected to lead cross functional teams to deliver maximum value to the business and our customers. The focus of the role will be on the effective coordination of activities leading to the successful delivery of projects on time and to budget. The Project Manager will liaise closely with other key roles in the organisation (e.g. Sales, Programme Delivery Lead, Capability Leads and Engineers) to ensure the project meets the needs of the business. This role offers the opportunity to work with multiple industry-leading companies in the fields of Rail (both signalling and rolling stock), Advanced Manufacturing and other technical manufacturing organisations. The role is hybrid and therefore will need travel to client sites across UK, work with the Expleo Transport & Manufacturing team, attend Expleo locations for F2F meetings - as well as offering work-from-home options. The Project Manager will have full responsibility for project results in the context of delivery to cost, quality, schedule and stakeholder satisfaction. Is able to maintain excellent working relationships with our customers and colleagues Can problem-solve to ensure contractual issues are faced head-on and taken to resolution Team-oriented, will roll their sleeves up and take a leadership position on their projects. Creates project schedules and drives projects in cooperation with stakeholders. Executes project within the defined requirements (e.g. regarding targets for project cost, time, quality, functionality and customer satisfaction). Ensures business success and satisfaction of the customer by professional stakeholder management. Ensures timely decisions about open issues, escalating if necessary. Manages and ensures compliance to standards, working laws, rules and regulations, intellectual property rights. Performs risk and opportunity management. Performs budget and resource planning as well as generation of project agreement for project. Aligns project targets with customer strategy (e.g. product portfolio, technology roadmap). Drives a continuous improvement culture including e.g. reuse, cooperation, knowledge management, lessons learned. Ensures appropriate Project documentation. Incorporates customer feedback during project execution Professional accreditation with recognised body such as APM, PMI (Chartered, Member) APM PMQ/PPQ, Prince2 or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
Protective Security Specialist Reporting to the Sr. Director, Crisis and Special Risk Management, we are seeking a Protective Security Specialist to support the physical risk management functions of the Crisis and Special Risk Management Group. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our London office. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Develop and implement security protocols and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of all employees, VIPs, and events in your assigned area of responsibility. Conduct risk assessment, operational plan development, vendor management, and security support for Aon's public-facing business and sponsorship events. Coordinate and oversee security measures of high-profile executive attendees for international travel and events, ensuring appropriate safeguards are applied. Collaborate and coordinate with cross-functional teams (Corporate Security, Travel Risk, Security Operations Center, Information Security) ensuring holistic risk management. Manage and maintain relationships with external security firms and vendors to ensure a consistent level of protection and security for company events, high-profile executives, and associated security requests. Monitor and analyze security trends, industry best practices or new security technology while applying recommendations for improvements to existing security protocols. Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion in all security-related matters. Travel regionally as required (15-20%) Lead and support the creation and development of the Protective Intelligence Team and broader Protective Operations Team. Build out an Executive Security program with a risk-based methodology that provides support for 12 top line executives and second line executives. Enhance situational awareness, threat management, and intelligence goals across a variety of cross-functional internal stakeholders at headquarters and regional offices within the environment. Monitor all-source information to proactively identify and assess risks and threats that could impact the Executive Leadership Team and brand reputation. Provide protective intelligence and operational expertise. Conduct intelligence-related tasks including research, assessments of risk and threats, producing advisories, executive protection support and operational methods. Gather and analyze data to facilitate improvements in the methodologies, tools and techniques to enable the team to scale and optimize operations to mitigate potential risk. Provide event security risk assessments and onsite support for large scale events. Executive Protection support for the Executive Leadership Team including risk profile, logistical review, security reviews, and on the ground support. Active overwatch of geofenced travel routes & destinations. Confirm & validate movement with broader team. Notify security stakeholders of any threats, incidents or situations that may impact executive movement. Monitor Executive Leadership Team flights. Create executive movement summary reports. Provides timely and relevant heath and travel security risk information to the Executive Leadership Team. Delivers pre-travel briefings that outline relevant risks, addresses traveler specific concerns, identifies mitigation recommendations, and offers support services. Writes for a variety of audiences to deliver concise and actionable insights. Delivers verbal briefings to senior leaders. Escalates issues, risks, and ideas/suggestions to manager as required. How this opportunity is different This unique role is dynamic, diverse, and multifaceted contributing across all areas of Aon's corporate security portfolio (event security, intelligence, travel risk, close protection) and has a high degree of self-accountability in accordance with pre-defined protocols and operational procedures. Skills and experience that will lead to success Numerous years of relevant experience in a security, intelligence, risk, military, or crisis management with a focus on protection/security issues. Critical thinking, ability to assess risks and develop effective security safeguards accordingly. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team of security personnel (external and internal) Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Expert or advanced working knowledge of Security Risk and Crisis Management - Best Practice and Industry Standards Competent skills with MS Office-based software Extensive global travel experience Experience, and comfortability interfacing with senior executives and C-Suite executives Able to understand corporate escalation process (Escalate/Disseminate) and incident management in a timely manner to the correct personnel in the event or during an emergency or incident on site. Preferred: First Aid Training (FPOSI)Close Protection course training (BTEC Level 3 Close Protection) Advanced security risk management qualification (CSMP, CPP, PSP etc.) Digital, Information Security experience Understanding of relevant insurance and professional services marketsFluency in a second language (Spanish, German, French)A degree in history, political science, international relations, intelligence analysis, criminal justice, regional
May 17, 2024
Full time
Protective Security Specialist Reporting to the Sr. Director, Crisis and Special Risk Management, we are seeking a Protective Security Specialist to support the physical risk management functions of the Crisis and Special Risk Management Group. This is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work both virtually and from our London office. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like Develop and implement security protocols and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of all employees, VIPs, and events in your assigned area of responsibility. Conduct risk assessment, operational plan development, vendor management, and security support for Aon's public-facing business and sponsorship events. Coordinate and oversee security measures of high-profile executive attendees for international travel and events, ensuring appropriate safeguards are applied. Collaborate and coordinate with cross-functional teams (Corporate Security, Travel Risk, Security Operations Center, Information Security) ensuring holistic risk management. Manage and maintain relationships with external security firms and vendors to ensure a consistent level of protection and security for company events, high-profile executives, and associated security requests. Monitor and analyze security trends, industry best practices or new security technology while applying recommendations for improvements to existing security protocols. Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion in all security-related matters. Travel regionally as required (15-20%) Lead and support the creation and development of the Protective Intelligence Team and broader Protective Operations Team. Build out an Executive Security program with a risk-based methodology that provides support for 12 top line executives and second line executives. Enhance situational awareness, threat management, and intelligence goals across a variety of cross-functional internal stakeholders at headquarters and regional offices within the environment. Monitor all-source information to proactively identify and assess risks and threats that could impact the Executive Leadership Team and brand reputation. Provide protective intelligence and operational expertise. Conduct intelligence-related tasks including research, assessments of risk and threats, producing advisories, executive protection support and operational methods. Gather and analyze data to facilitate improvements in the methodologies, tools and techniques to enable the team to scale and optimize operations to mitigate potential risk. Provide event security risk assessments and onsite support for large scale events. Executive Protection support for the Executive Leadership Team including risk profile, logistical review, security reviews, and on the ground support. Active overwatch of geofenced travel routes & destinations. Confirm & validate movement with broader team. Notify security stakeholders of any threats, incidents or situations that may impact executive movement. Monitor Executive Leadership Team flights. Create executive movement summary reports. Provides timely and relevant heath and travel security risk information to the Executive Leadership Team. Delivers pre-travel briefings that outline relevant risks, addresses traveler specific concerns, identifies mitigation recommendations, and offers support services. Writes for a variety of audiences to deliver concise and actionable insights. Delivers verbal briefings to senior leaders. Escalates issues, risks, and ideas/suggestions to manager as required. How this opportunity is different This unique role is dynamic, diverse, and multifaceted contributing across all areas of Aon's corporate security portfolio (event security, intelligence, travel risk, close protection) and has a high degree of self-accountability in accordance with pre-defined protocols and operational procedures. Skills and experience that will lead to success Numerous years of relevant experience in a security, intelligence, risk, military, or crisis management with a focus on protection/security issues. Critical thinking, ability to assess risks and develop effective security safeguards accordingly. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team of security personnel (external and internal) Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Expert or advanced working knowledge of Security Risk and Crisis Management - Best Practice and Industry Standards Competent skills with MS Office-based software Extensive global travel experience Experience, and comfortability interfacing with senior executives and C-Suite executives Able to understand corporate escalation process (Escalate/Disseminate) and incident management in a timely manner to the correct personnel in the event or during an emergency or incident on site. Preferred: First Aid Training (FPOSI)Close Protection course training (BTEC Level 3 Close Protection) Advanced security risk management qualification (CSMP, CPP, PSP etc.) Digital, Information Security experience Understanding of relevant insurance and professional services marketsFluency in a second language (Spanish, German, French)A degree in history, political science, international relations, intelligence analysis, criminal justice, regional
AWE currently has an exciting opportunity for a Business Operations Analyst. This role would support the delivery and operational capability of the Physics sub function within the Science function here at AWE. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire . We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with onsite parking. Package: £31,000 - £46,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience ) Closing Date: 31st May 2024 The Role Are you looking for a role that is dynamic, interesting, and challenging, with no two days the same? Are you looking for a role where you can gain a sense of satisfaction from making a difference across the business? Then why not apply for a role within the Physics Business Operations team as a Physics Business Operations Analyst. This role will give you the opportunity to get involved with a team that is supporting both the tactical and strategic business focuses across the Physics sub-function. The successful candidate will be part of the Physics Business Operations team supporting the Head of Physics and Physics management team in developing, managing, and maintaining the sub function, to ensure it has the resource and capability to deliver against the current and future programme demands necessary to support AWE's mission. The Physics Business Operations team work closely alongside other counter parts across the business to ensure consistency in processes and procedures across the Science and Engineering Functions. We are looking for candidates that offer a board range of skills to support SharePoint development and management, dashboards, programme and finance portfolios, data analysts and communications. What you could be involved and responsible for. Data analysis: Providing metrics and developing dashboards to input into the Physics Visual Management Board (VMB), functional services, supply and demand, resource management alongside a number of other areas. Documentation: Updating documentation to reflect new processes or procedures and communicating it out to the leadership, management and across the sub function. Training: To support Physics Business Operations with understanding all the training requirements across Physics, developing a training and upskilling hub, working on career pathways and developing a competency/skillset databases. Sub function: Support the Head of Physics and Physics Business Operations team with managing the sub function, transformation activities and company initiatives and any other reasonable duties that align to this position. Who Are We Looking For? The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Strong communication skills with the ability to form strong stakeholder relationships across the business. Good business acumen with experience supporting a variety of business disciplines. Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance conflicting demands, prioritise and deliver effectively under pressure. Strong administration skills with diligence. Experience in presenting high level metrics in a meaningful way for trend analysis to a wide range of audiences. Computer literate with a good working understanding of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Power BI. Power Automat) and SharePoint. Excellent track record of delivery and engagement with senior stakeholders. What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off work. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: You must be a UK citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years. Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE.
May 17, 2024
Full time
AWE currently has an exciting opportunity for a Business Operations Analyst. This role would support the delivery and operational capability of the Physics sub function within the Science function here at AWE. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire . We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with onsite parking. Package: £31,000 - £46,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience ) Closing Date: 31st May 2024 The Role Are you looking for a role that is dynamic, interesting, and challenging, with no two days the same? Are you looking for a role where you can gain a sense of satisfaction from making a difference across the business? Then why not apply for a role within the Physics Business Operations team as a Physics Business Operations Analyst. This role will give you the opportunity to get involved with a team that is supporting both the tactical and strategic business focuses across the Physics sub-function. The successful candidate will be part of the Physics Business Operations team supporting the Head of Physics and Physics management team in developing, managing, and maintaining the sub function, to ensure it has the resource and capability to deliver against the current and future programme demands necessary to support AWE's mission. The Physics Business Operations team work closely alongside other counter parts across the business to ensure consistency in processes and procedures across the Science and Engineering Functions. We are looking for candidates that offer a board range of skills to support SharePoint development and management, dashboards, programme and finance portfolios, data analysts and communications. What you could be involved and responsible for. Data analysis: Providing metrics and developing dashboards to input into the Physics Visual Management Board (VMB), functional services, supply and demand, resource management alongside a number of other areas. Documentation: Updating documentation to reflect new processes or procedures and communicating it out to the leadership, management and across the sub function. Training: To support Physics Business Operations with understanding all the training requirements across Physics, developing a training and upskilling hub, working on career pathways and developing a competency/skillset databases. Sub function: Support the Head of Physics and Physics Business Operations team with managing the sub function, transformation activities and company initiatives and any other reasonable duties that align to this position. Who Are We Looking For? The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Strong communication skills with the ability to form strong stakeholder relationships across the business. Good business acumen with experience supporting a variety of business disciplines. Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance conflicting demands, prioritise and deliver effectively under pressure. Strong administration skills with diligence. Experience in presenting high level metrics in a meaningful way for trend analysis to a wide range of audiences. Computer literate with a good working understanding of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Power BI. Power Automat) and SharePoint. Excellent track record of delivery and engagement with senior stakeholders. What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off work. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services. A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution). Life Assurance. Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: You must be a UK citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years. Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE.
Sr. Manager, EMEA Transactions, GREF Global Strategy, Transactions & Business Intelligence Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. • Significant experience managing transactions of Grade/Class A commercial office space across a multi-country portfolio • Bachelor's degree • Highly competent with productivity software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel • Exceptional communication skills; ability to write concisely and effectively • Demonstrated experience as a leader with senior management responsibilities • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence versus direct management • Deliver Results - demonstrated experience and successful track record in both leasing and purchase (and sale) of Grade/Class A assets, land, and redevelopment opportunities DESCRIPTION As a member of the Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) team overseeing corporate office space - this position will lead transaction management activities within the EMEA portfolio. This role combines transaction management, portfolio strategy, project management skills, and team leadership including vendor team management. We seek a highly experienced leader who demonstrates proven success in a high-volume real estate organization delivering a large volume of simultaneous, complex transactions under demanding timelines. The successful candidate must operate as a trusted advisor to business leaders, and partner to Finance, HR, and other functional areas. They must demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain relationships with integrated vendor partners. They must be comfortable operating on both the strategic and tactical levels, simultaneously acting as an internal ambassador, educator, analyst, solutions architect, and implementer. The ideal candidate is an experienced, vibrant, and engaging professional who is customer obsessed and will excel within an entrepreneurial culture - they have an ownership mentality, providing expertise, vision, leadership, and exceptional communication skills. They will own transaction strategy and execution for their respective portfolio. They will dive deep, actively negotiate, and maintain intimate knowledge of each transaction in their remit. They will draft and present monthly real estate spend requests demonstrating deep knowledge of both the specific transaction and how it fits into the overall strategy. They should also be a truly authentic leader, balancing the need for effective delivery with the need to be accessible and build relationships, develop talent and demonstrate self-awareness and overall emotional intelligence. This position will include regular travel throughout the EMEA portfolio. Key job responsibilities • Manage high volume deal flow and negotiate high-value and complex leases/build-to-suits, yield on cost structures, and purchase/sale transactions under demanding timeframes. • Directly manage brokerage and integrated vendor partners to draft and negotiate Requests for Proposals (RFP), Letters of Intent (LOI), Leases, Subleases, Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSA), and License Agreements from inception to execution. • Work with internal and external legal counsel in preparing all documentation relating to any transaction, including RFP's, Letters of Intent, Lease Agreements, Amendments, etc. • Prepare and present high-level presentations, proposals, and analysis summaries to senior business and finance leaders for review and approval, including spend approval documentation for each transaction. • Support strategic portfolio planning in drafting papers and leverage complex financial models to guide business decisions and influence multiple business groups. • Work with vendor partners and GREF Finance, generate comparative financial analysis including lease cash flows, lease vs. buy analysis, P&L underwriting, building valuations, etc., and direct analysts' qualitative and quantitative analysis relevant to each deal and the overall portfolio. • Closely collaborate with Amazon operations, lease administration, legal, finance, treasury, FP&A, economic development, transportation, strategic planning, and design and construction groups to deliver highly successful projects. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal business partners (CFO, Finance, Divisional and Business Unit Heads). • Effectively communicate expectations, requirements and status of deals to key business partners - both internal and external. • Ensure all active and known deals are captured in annual operating plans with respect to capex and opex. • Create, innovate and implement a relevant system of metrics to plan, manage, measure and evaluate performance pertaining to the transaction process. • Continue to build a culture of speed, flexibility and frugality with all business partners. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Master's degree in a related field (MBA, Masters in Real Estate, etc.) • Experienced with legal terms and structures for standard commercial lease and purchase and sale contracts • Proven self-starter who sets goals and consistently gets results • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and successfully execute tactics • Effective resource management and project management skills • Ownership mentality willing to raise their hand and take on whatever is needed to achieve objectives • Strong ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial (tel:). If calling from Ireland, please dial (tel:). Posted: January 9, 2024 (Updated about 6 hours ago) Posted: January 5, 2024 (Updated about 9 hours ago) Posted: December 12, 2023 (Updated 1 day ago) Posted: April 22, 2024 (Updated 3 days ago) Posted: September 13, 2023 (Updated 7 days ago) Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Sr. Manager, EMEA Transactions, GREF Global Strategy, Transactions & Business Intelligence Job ID: Amazon UK Services Ltd. • Significant experience managing transactions of Grade/Class A commercial office space across a multi-country portfolio • Bachelor's degree • Highly competent with productivity software, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel • Exceptional communication skills; ability to write concisely and effectively • Demonstrated experience as a leader with senior management responsibilities • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence versus direct management • Deliver Results - demonstrated experience and successful track record in both leasing and purchase (and sale) of Grade/Class A assets, land, and redevelopment opportunities DESCRIPTION As a member of the Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) team overseeing corporate office space - this position will lead transaction management activities within the EMEA portfolio. This role combines transaction management, portfolio strategy, project management skills, and team leadership including vendor team management. We seek a highly experienced leader who demonstrates proven success in a high-volume real estate organization delivering a large volume of simultaneous, complex transactions under demanding timelines. The successful candidate must operate as a trusted advisor to business leaders, and partner to Finance, HR, and other functional areas. They must demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain relationships with integrated vendor partners. They must be comfortable operating on both the strategic and tactical levels, simultaneously acting as an internal ambassador, educator, analyst, solutions architect, and implementer. The ideal candidate is an experienced, vibrant, and engaging professional who is customer obsessed and will excel within an entrepreneurial culture - they have an ownership mentality, providing expertise, vision, leadership, and exceptional communication skills. They will own transaction strategy and execution for their respective portfolio. They will dive deep, actively negotiate, and maintain intimate knowledge of each transaction in their remit. They will draft and present monthly real estate spend requests demonstrating deep knowledge of both the specific transaction and how it fits into the overall strategy. They should also be a truly authentic leader, balancing the need for effective delivery with the need to be accessible and build relationships, develop talent and demonstrate self-awareness and overall emotional intelligence. This position will include regular travel throughout the EMEA portfolio. Key job responsibilities • Manage high volume deal flow and negotiate high-value and complex leases/build-to-suits, yield on cost structures, and purchase/sale transactions under demanding timeframes. • Directly manage brokerage and integrated vendor partners to draft and negotiate Requests for Proposals (RFP), Letters of Intent (LOI), Leases, Subleases, Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSA), and License Agreements from inception to execution. • Work with internal and external legal counsel in preparing all documentation relating to any transaction, including RFP's, Letters of Intent, Lease Agreements, Amendments, etc. • Prepare and present high-level presentations, proposals, and analysis summaries to senior business and finance leaders for review and approval, including spend approval documentation for each transaction. • Support strategic portfolio planning in drafting papers and leverage complex financial models to guide business decisions and influence multiple business groups. • Work with vendor partners and GREF Finance, generate comparative financial analysis including lease cash flows, lease vs. buy analysis, P&L underwriting, building valuations, etc., and direct analysts' qualitative and quantitative analysis relevant to each deal and the overall portfolio. • Closely collaborate with Amazon operations, lease administration, legal, finance, treasury, FP&A, economic development, transportation, strategic planning, and design and construction groups to deliver highly successful projects. • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal business partners (CFO, Finance, Divisional and Business Unit Heads). • Effectively communicate expectations, requirements and status of deals to key business partners - both internal and external. • Ensure all active and known deals are captured in annual operating plans with respect to capex and opex. • Create, innovate and implement a relevant system of metrics to plan, manage, measure and evaluate performance pertaining to the transaction process. • Continue to build a culture of speed, flexibility and frugality with all business partners. We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations: London, GBR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Master's degree in a related field (MBA, Masters in Real Estate, etc.) • Experienced with legal terms and structures for standard commercial lease and purchase and sale contracts • Proven self-starter who sets goals and consistently gets results • Demonstrated ability to think strategically and successfully execute tactics • Effective resource management and project management skills • Ownership mentality willing to raise their hand and take on whatever is needed to achieve objectives • Strong ability to identify and solve ambiguous problems Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice () to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial (tel:). If calling from Ireland, please dial (tel:). Posted: January 9, 2024 (Updated about 6 hours ago) Posted: January 5, 2024 (Updated about 9 hours ago) Posted: December 12, 2023 (Updated 1 day ago) Posted: April 22, 2024 (Updated 3 days ago) Posted: September 13, 2023 (Updated 7 days ago) Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges. Are you passionate about Marketing, Media, Digital, Analytics and excited about how it can completely transform the way an organization efficiently and effectively reach and convert consumers and prospects? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive data-driven measurement solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role of MMM - Solution architect in the Enterprise Architecture function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. The MMM - Solutions Architect is a technical leadership role that oversees delivery of digital, data and measurement capabilities that are critical to the success of our marketing/growth function. This role is responsible for the architecture, design and optimization of digital and data platforms, operations, data engineering and the development of the MMM product for the multi-billion-dollar Pet Nutrition division. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, the person in this role will be a part of the Global PN Architecture of Tomorrow team. The role operates globally and partners with PN business and digital leaders across all functions. 'This role is an incubation role (temporary) with an estimated end date of December 2026. The purpose is to fast-track and support the build of this specific product. At the completion of the product, a permanent BAU role will open to maintain and support the product: the role will be permanent and will have a different job description more suited to the need of the organisation at end state. If you are unable to secure the role by December 2026 you will be eligible for a separation package.' What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree or Equivalent (IT Degree preferred in particular computer science, data science or related field) Industry-leading expertise in building and delivering MMM solutions Data Modeling and Analysis: Proficient in developing data models and algorithms to analyze marketing effectiveness, customer behaviour, attribution, and return on investment (ROI). Media Channel Expertise: Understanding of various media channels including digital (social media, display advertising, search advertising, email marketing) and traditional (TV, print) to design effective multi-channel marketing strategies. Ad Tech Knowledge: Knowledge of advertising technologies such as ad servers, demand-side platforms (DSPs), ad exchanges, and programmatic advertising to optimize ad placements and bids. Machine Learning and AI: Understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms used in MMM for predictive modelling, customer segmentation, and personalization. Attribution Modeling: Proficiency in designing and implementing attribution models (first-touch, last-touch, multi-touch) to accurately measure the impact of marketing touchpoints on conversions and sales. Data Visualization: Ability to create intuitive and insightful dashboards and reports using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Google Data Studio to present marketing performance metrics and insights to stakeholders. Performance Monitoring: Monitoring the performance of marketing campaigns in real-time, identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for optimization. Optimization Strategies: Developing optimization strategies based on data-driven insights to improve marketing ROI, channel effectiveness, and customer engagement. Compliance and Privacy: Ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations (such as GDPR, CCPA) and best practices in data handling and security within the marketing technology stack Established and deep understanding of a range of technology solutions & business process, across Marketing domain. Proven track record of delivering value through data products in a fast-paced, agile environment. Extensive knowledge of data principles, architecture/modelling, ingestion, ETL, visualisation Extensive knowledge of Azure based big data platform & exposure to other clouds such as GCP is desirable. Prior experience of successfully leading large-scale data initiatives to support analytics, BI & AI use cases. Proven track record of presenting solution options to design authorities and governance forums Proven track record to master new and emerging technologies Successful experience, established over several years, to perform architecture leadership within a Technology environment A strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving adoption and use Strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities. Excellent in engaging with technical and functional leadership in a matrix organization. Ability to navigate complex matrix organisation Motivational and thought leading Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage multiple priorities Experience working in a multi-region business team with potentially conflicting needs/views and ability to navigate a complex organizational landscape Must be customer focused with demonstrated ability to form productive relationship including business & DT leaders Learning agility and desire to learn new technology and business. What will be your key responsibilities? Mars Principles: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Strategy and Thought Leadership: Work with PN Digital Leadership & MMM product leadership to create and execute the MMM strategy and roadmap for the Pet Nutrition segment, in alignment with the Pet Nutrition's business strategic priorities and goals. Bring the "outside-In" by maintaining an external network of digital professionals to deliver value faster and build our capabilities of the future. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN brand, Marketing, CMI, Digital Leadership & MMM product team. You align with and support Enterprise architecture efforts in Mars Petcare, corporate Enterprise Architecture (EA), Global Delivery Organisation (GDO), CISO teams. Architectural governance, review and assurance: you are accountable for effective and proportionate governance to approve or reject high level solution designs, solution architectures, other Technology services, including granting waivers where justified. You ensure that critical MMM design decisions and issues escalated by delivery teams across PN DT(digital technology team) & business are reviewed and resolved promptly. You drive architectural governance, review and assurance in partnership with the Technology Leadership Team, PN/Petcare/Corporate EAs and colleagues in the wider Mars PN. Roadmap to achieve the target architecture: you are accountable for setting out a roadmap to move from the current state architecture to the target architecture for MMM product, taking account of the change portfolio and expected future change plans. You ensure that the roadmap is maintained to account for evolving requirements. You will also consider Market Archetypes where appropriate to ensure relevant solutions are proposed and implemented. Work with development team: you are expected to work with development teams/Sis to guide and offer expert advice to ensure the application is built the highest standards and is in line with Mars PN EA architecture principles and above all, the solutions meet business requirements. Ensure comprehensive documentation, including solution architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user guides are produced. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges. Are you passionate about Marketing, Media, Digital, Analytics and excited about how it can completely transform the way an organization efficiently and effectively reach and convert consumers and prospects? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive data-driven measurement solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role of MMM - Solution architect in the Enterprise Architecture function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. The MMM - Solutions Architect is a technical leadership role that oversees delivery of digital, data and measurement capabilities that are critical to the success of our marketing/growth function. This role is responsible for the architecture, design and optimization of digital and data platforms, operations, data engineering and the development of the MMM product for the multi-billion-dollar Pet Nutrition division. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, the person in this role will be a part of the Global PN Architecture of Tomorrow team. The role operates globally and partners with PN business and digital leaders across all functions. 'This role is an incubation role (temporary) with an estimated end date of December 2026. The purpose is to fast-track and support the build of this specific product. At the completion of the product, a permanent BAU role will open to maintain and support the product: the role will be permanent and will have a different job description more suited to the need of the organisation at end state. If you are unable to secure the role by December 2026 you will be eligible for a separation package.' What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree or Equivalent (IT Degree preferred in particular computer science, data science or related field) Industry-leading expertise in building and delivering MMM solutions Data Modeling and Analysis: Proficient in developing data models and algorithms to analyze marketing effectiveness, customer behaviour, attribution, and return on investment (ROI). Media Channel Expertise: Understanding of various media channels including digital (social media, display advertising, search advertising, email marketing) and traditional (TV, print) to design effective multi-channel marketing strategies. Ad Tech Knowledge: Knowledge of advertising technologies such as ad servers, demand-side platforms (DSPs), ad exchanges, and programmatic advertising to optimize ad placements and bids. Machine Learning and AI: Understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms used in MMM for predictive modelling, customer segmentation, and personalization. Attribution Modeling: Proficiency in designing and implementing attribution models (first-touch, last-touch, multi-touch) to accurately measure the impact of marketing touchpoints on conversions and sales. Data Visualization: Ability to create intuitive and insightful dashboards and reports using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Google Data Studio to present marketing performance metrics and insights to stakeholders. Performance Monitoring: Monitoring the performance of marketing campaigns in real-time, identifying trends, anomalies, and opportunities for optimization. Optimization Strategies: Developing optimization strategies based on data-driven insights to improve marketing ROI, channel effectiveness, and customer engagement. Compliance and Privacy: Ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations (such as GDPR, CCPA) and best practices in data handling and security within the marketing technology stack Established and deep understanding of a range of technology solutions & business process, across Marketing domain. Proven track record of delivering value through data products in a fast-paced, agile environment. Extensive knowledge of data principles, architecture/modelling, ingestion, ETL, visualisation Extensive knowledge of Azure based big data platform & exposure to other clouds such as GCP is desirable. Prior experience of successfully leading large-scale data initiatives to support analytics, BI & AI use cases. Proven track record of presenting solution options to design authorities and governance forums Proven track record to master new and emerging technologies Successful experience, established over several years, to perform architecture leadership within a Technology environment A strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving adoption and use Strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities. Excellent in engaging with technical and functional leadership in a matrix organization. Ability to navigate complex matrix organisation Motivational and thought leading Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage multiple priorities Experience working in a multi-region business team with potentially conflicting needs/views and ability to navigate a complex organizational landscape Must be customer focused with demonstrated ability to form productive relationship including business & DT leaders Learning agility and desire to learn new technology and business. What will be your key responsibilities? Mars Principles: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Strategy and Thought Leadership: Work with PN Digital Leadership & MMM product leadership to create and execute the MMM strategy and roadmap for the Pet Nutrition segment, in alignment with the Pet Nutrition's business strategic priorities and goals. Bring the "outside-In" by maintaining an external network of digital professionals to deliver value faster and build our capabilities of the future. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN brand, Marketing, CMI, Digital Leadership & MMM product team. You align with and support Enterprise architecture efforts in Mars Petcare, corporate Enterprise Architecture (EA), Global Delivery Organisation (GDO), CISO teams. Architectural governance, review and assurance: you are accountable for effective and proportionate governance to approve or reject high level solution designs, solution architectures, other Technology services, including granting waivers where justified. You ensure that critical MMM design decisions and issues escalated by delivery teams across PN DT(digital technology team) & business are reviewed and resolved promptly. You drive architectural governance, review and assurance in partnership with the Technology Leadership Team, PN/Petcare/Corporate EAs and colleagues in the wider Mars PN. Roadmap to achieve the target architecture: you are accountable for setting out a roadmap to move from the current state architecture to the target architecture for MMM product, taking account of the change portfolio and expected future change plans. You ensure that the roadmap is maintained to account for evolving requirements. You will also consider Market Archetypes where appropriate to ensure relevant solutions are proposed and implemented. Work with development team: you are expected to work with development teams/Sis to guide and offer expert advice to ensure the application is built the highest standards and is in line with Mars PN EA architecture principles and above all, the solutions meet business requirements. Ensure comprehensive documentation, including solution architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user guides are produced. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
SAP Solutions Sales Director About Wipro's SAP Practice: Wipro enables global enterprises to standardise, automate, accelerate by harnessing the power of cloud and digital technologies. With over 25+ years of experience in handling complex SAP engagements and being a Global Strategic Services Partner (GSSP) with SAP, Wipro is uniquely positioned to offer cutting edge and transformative solutions to our customers through multiple joint co-innovation programs. We provide a host of services across SAP consulting, SAP implementation and SAP managed services leveraging our 360o relationship with SAP. Wipro has gained extensive capability on SAP with over 17,000+ SAP resources working for 400+ global customers in over 70 locations. We have more than 8700+ SAP certified consultants, and Wipro is ranked in the industry for total SAP certifications. With over 22 SAP S/4 HANA innovation centres and studios around the globe, Wipro has built over 60 intelligent technology accelerators, preconfigured solutions, and proprietary tools to help organizations become future-ready. Wipro's eSymphony is a unique platform that enables enterprises to chart a digital transformation enabling a 'vision-to-value' perspective build on a wide range of components including across industry centric insights, business process intelligence and platform integration that helps achieve through a cloud-first strategies. The acquisition of Rizing, a global consulting SAP firm, has strengthened our strategic SAP consulting capabilities in a critical expansion of Wipro Enterprise Futuring division. Wipro is an exciting and dynamic company to work for and we have been recognised as a Top Employer for 2024 ranking us 1 st across Europe and in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases our organization's dedication to a better working environment through leading HR policies and people practices. It helps to ensure we stay focused on attracting and holding on to the very best talent. The certification is based on a detailed, audited survey, covering topics such as People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and more. Imagine working at an organization where people come together to create leading edge solutions for the largest, most prestigious global companies. Then imagine saying "I was a part of making that happen." Job Overview As our SAP Solutions Sales Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving the sales of our SAP solutions into our clients. Your primary responsibility will be to understand client requirements, articulate the value proposition of our SAP offerings, and effectively communicate how our solutions align with their business objectives. NB: This is an individual contributor role and does not have any people/team management responsibility As the SAP Solutions Sales Director You will be accountable for the overall SAP order book across the assigned portfolio of accounts within the UK & Ireland region. Engage with the CXOs and business owners and build strong customer relationships. Create a deep understanding of the client's business, their challenges, and strategies within their existing SAP setup. Work effectively with a globally distributed technical and SAP pre-sales team in shaping proactive opportunities, RFP/RFI responses, solutions, and presentations. Lead generation working with alliances, marketing and through professional network. Work with the individual account teams to create Business Development Plans for the account and joint execution with respect to SAP portfolio. Lead and own the end-to-end solution development - architect and orchestrate solution development by working with Business Units / SAP Presales and solution leads / delivery and offer the best value proposition from Wipro - S/4 HANA Transformation Programs, Migrations, AMS, Upgrades including Cloud related offerings. Develop long term valued relationships with the client. Building and maintaining strong client relationships 5-Habits for Success at Wipro Being Respectful , this requires that you treat others how you want to be treated Being Responsive , this requires that you always acknowledge, commit and respond within reasonable timeframes Always Communicating , this requires that you ensure information flows (including difficult news) in a timely, proactive and consistent manner Demonstrate Stewardship , this requires that you put the interest of Wipro ahead of everything else (business unit / team / self) Building Trust , this require that you demonstrate a high say-do ratio in everything you do without externalizing failures We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive workplace that provides equal opportunities to all persons regardless of their age, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or anything else. Previous and demonstrable experience in Solutioning/ selling/closing deals in IT Services & Consulting Extensive experience selling in the SAP services space in one of the following areas: S/4HANA transformations, SAP LoB solutions like SuccessFactors, Ariba. SAP on Azure/AWS/GCP. Expertise in Public Cloud and IT transformation. Digital and Business Transformation experience is preferred. A deep technical understanding of one or all of the following; SAP pre-sales / sales cycles and leading / senior architecture roles on SAP projects and knowledge on SAP solutions portfolio. A strong understanding of SAP solutions and their application across various industries. Relevant business experience gained within a large Consulting or SI organization as either a consultant or sales professional, with combined relevant sales experience Proven and demonstrable record of sales quota attainment against an $8-10M or higher target Excellent customer interface skills - communication & ability to deliver presentation, drive meetings. Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment, work effectively under high pressure, growth mode. Experience in the Consumer and MFG industry segments will be a clear advantage. Prior experience in a highly collaborative and matrixed environment or any experience with a Global Delivery Model based IT Services Company will be an added advantage.
May 17, 2024
Full time
SAP Solutions Sales Director About Wipro's SAP Practice: Wipro enables global enterprises to standardise, automate, accelerate by harnessing the power of cloud and digital technologies. With over 25+ years of experience in handling complex SAP engagements and being a Global Strategic Services Partner (GSSP) with SAP, Wipro is uniquely positioned to offer cutting edge and transformative solutions to our customers through multiple joint co-innovation programs. We provide a host of services across SAP consulting, SAP implementation and SAP managed services leveraging our 360o relationship with SAP. Wipro has gained extensive capability on SAP with over 17,000+ SAP resources working for 400+ global customers in over 70 locations. We have more than 8700+ SAP certified consultants, and Wipro is ranked in the industry for total SAP certifications. With over 22 SAP S/4 HANA innovation centres and studios around the globe, Wipro has built over 60 intelligent technology accelerators, preconfigured solutions, and proprietary tools to help organizations become future-ready. Wipro's eSymphony is a unique platform that enables enterprises to chart a digital transformation enabling a 'vision-to-value' perspective build on a wide range of components including across industry centric insights, business process intelligence and platform integration that helps achieve through a cloud-first strategies. The acquisition of Rizing, a global consulting SAP firm, has strengthened our strategic SAP consulting capabilities in a critical expansion of Wipro Enterprise Futuring division. Wipro is an exciting and dynamic company to work for and we have been recognised as a Top Employer for 2024 ranking us 1 st across Europe and in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases our organization's dedication to a better working environment through leading HR policies and people practices. It helps to ensure we stay focused on attracting and holding on to the very best talent. The certification is based on a detailed, audited survey, covering topics such as People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and more. Imagine working at an organization where people come together to create leading edge solutions for the largest, most prestigious global companies. Then imagine saying "I was a part of making that happen." Job Overview As our SAP Solutions Sales Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving the sales of our SAP solutions into our clients. Your primary responsibility will be to understand client requirements, articulate the value proposition of our SAP offerings, and effectively communicate how our solutions align with their business objectives. NB: This is an individual contributor role and does not have any people/team management responsibility As the SAP Solutions Sales Director You will be accountable for the overall SAP order book across the assigned portfolio of accounts within the UK & Ireland region. Engage with the CXOs and business owners and build strong customer relationships. Create a deep understanding of the client's business, their challenges, and strategies within their existing SAP setup. Work effectively with a globally distributed technical and SAP pre-sales team in shaping proactive opportunities, RFP/RFI responses, solutions, and presentations. Lead generation working with alliances, marketing and through professional network. Work with the individual account teams to create Business Development Plans for the account and joint execution with respect to SAP portfolio. Lead and own the end-to-end solution development - architect and orchestrate solution development by working with Business Units / SAP Presales and solution leads / delivery and offer the best value proposition from Wipro - S/4 HANA Transformation Programs, Migrations, AMS, Upgrades including Cloud related offerings. Develop long term valued relationships with the client. Building and maintaining strong client relationships 5-Habits for Success at Wipro Being Respectful , this requires that you treat others how you want to be treated Being Responsive , this requires that you always acknowledge, commit and respond within reasonable timeframes Always Communicating , this requires that you ensure information flows (including difficult news) in a timely, proactive and consistent manner Demonstrate Stewardship , this requires that you put the interest of Wipro ahead of everything else (business unit / team / self) Building Trust , this require that you demonstrate a high say-do ratio in everything you do without externalizing failures We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive workplace that provides equal opportunities to all persons regardless of their age, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or anything else. Previous and demonstrable experience in Solutioning/ selling/closing deals in IT Services & Consulting Extensive experience selling in the SAP services space in one of the following areas: S/4HANA transformations, SAP LoB solutions like SuccessFactors, Ariba. SAP on Azure/AWS/GCP. Expertise in Public Cloud and IT transformation. Digital and Business Transformation experience is preferred. A deep technical understanding of one or all of the following; SAP pre-sales / sales cycles and leading / senior architecture roles on SAP projects and knowledge on SAP solutions portfolio. A strong understanding of SAP solutions and their application across various industries. Relevant business experience gained within a large Consulting or SI organization as either a consultant or sales professional, with combined relevant sales experience Proven and demonstrable record of sales quota attainment against an $8-10M or higher target Excellent customer interface skills - communication & ability to deliver presentation, drive meetings. Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment, work effectively under high pressure, growth mode. Experience in the Consumer and MFG industry segments will be a clear advantage. Prior experience in a highly collaborative and matrixed environment or any experience with a Global Delivery Model based IT Services Company will be an added advantage.
Lead Enterprise Architect page is loaded Lead Enterprise Architect Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R We're Landsec We are Landsec, we build and invest in buildings, spaces and partnerships to create sustainable places, connect communities and realise potential. We are one of the largest real estate companies in Europe, with a portfolio of retail, leisure, workspace and residential hubs. Landsec is shaping a better future by leading our industry on environmental and social sustainability while delivering value for our shareholders, great experiences for our guests and positive change for our communities. The Role: The purpose of this role is to lead the design of solutions, governing the development and setting out the strategic technology direction for Landsec. Acting as a consultant within a given business domain e.g. Lifestyle, Workplace or Corporate Services for a broad range of technologies, platforms and vendor offerings. The role ensures that Landsec deliver the right technology in the right way. They will do this by defining solutions that deliver the desired business strategy and outcomes. They then support the design & delivery of technology projects by providing architectural skills and governance to ensure the successful delivery of the desired outcomes for Landsec. Salary: Competitive The Team: Ability to matrix manage teams across multiple disciplines, able to set and communicate vision and enthuse others. What you will be responsible for: Supports and deputises for the Head of Architecture, setting overarching technology strategy and providing guidance to other architects. Leads the development and maintenance of a technology strategy and an outcome driven, commercially focused technology roadmap for their business domain. Ensuring alignment of strategic needs with technology delivery across the entire organisation. Leads the identification, evaluation, design and analysis of new solutions, suppliers and delivery methods to extend and refine Landsec's digital eco-system. Responsible for ensuring that the respective business, application, data, security and technology architectures are in line with Landsec's technology and governance strategies, policies and standards. Ensures that projects are aligned to the technology strategy throughout the delivery process and do not duplicate functionality or diverge from the agreed strategy. Manges the upkeep of the architecture repository, principles, methods and standards. Ensures that the appropriate design and technical documentation are completed and kept up to date. Adhere to change processes and produce high quality technical documentation. Identify and recommend technology innovation experiments, helping to create new products and services and assists in integrating the best of these into steady-state operations for the organisation. Review the current IT environment to detect critical deficiencies, legacy and technical debt, and recommends improvements. Identifies the organisational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact. Your skills, experience and qualifications: Essential criteria Senior level enterprise architecture experience or lead level experience in disciplines, such as application development, business analysis, digital marketing, or infrastructure operations in a multi-technology/multi-partner environment. Knowledge of software development methodologies and design techniques e.g. UML, Agile etc. Understanding of infrastructure and network architecture Have the ability to prototype and demonstrate using recognised tools and technologies e.g. JavaScript, .Net, Powershell, SharePoint, Azure, Power BI, Power Platform and Drupal. Knowledge of business ecosystems, software as a service (SaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), SOA, APIs, open data, artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT) and data analytics. Experience in building Minimal Viable Products (MVP) and being able to demonstrate back to stakeholders. Certification in and knowledge of architecture and information management practices and EA frameworks e.g. TOGAF level 2. Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, engineering or a related discipline with an information technology focus; or equivalent related experience. Life and Benefits at Landsec We have a great benefits package, there to support you with your work-life balance and in moments that matter. We offer exceptional Learning & Development opportunities to help you grow and reach your potential and we also play our part in supporting the communities where we live and work. Here are some of our core benefits, view our Benefits and career development page for more information. Discretionary annual bonus plan 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 27 days after 2 years and options to purchase an additional holiday each year. Enhanced pension contributions - Landsec will contribute up to 10.5% subject to your contribution Private medical insurance, Life assurance and income protection. Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave policies (view our Family policies page for more details) Annual Sharesave plans with the chance to buy Landsec shares at a discounted rates Up to 4 working days to volunteer per year and 'Give As You Earn' programmes allowing you to donate to charities straight out of your pay and we top up by 20% And when it comes to your health and wellbeing you will also have access to other benefits: our employee assistance programme, digital GP, cycle to work scheme, a mindfulness app and a health app supporting fertility and menopause. Diversity and Inclusion At Landsec, we value diversity & inclusion. We work to better reflect the diversity of the communities we work within and empower everyone who works at Landsec to realise their potential. We strive to ensure all our information, and services are accessible to and usable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with our recruitment partners by emailing To find out more about our approach, visit our Diversity and Inclusion page . At Landsec, we build and invest in buildings, spaces and partnerships to create sustainable places, connect communities and realise potential. We are one of the largest real estate companies in Europe, with a portfolio of retail, leisure, workspace and residential hubs. Landsec is shaping a better future by leading our industry on environmental and social sustainability while delivering value for our shareholders, great experiences for our guests and positive change for our communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy and/or parental status, ethnicity, race, nationality, citizenship, cultural background,socio-economic background, religion or belief Flexible Working Depending on the nature of your role, Landsec may be able to offer different ways of working to fit around your lifestyle. We know that flexible working can make a real difference to your wellbeing and professional development, and in turn can benefit us as an employer and our customers. The flexible working options available to you is something that can be discussed at the interview stage during the recruitment process The Recruitment Process To apply for a role at Landsec please click apply in any available role, create a candidate account and upload your CV with the supporting information. Stage 1: Review CV's Once you have applied your application will be assessed against the required skills, experience and qualifications. Commonly you will be informed whether you move onto the interview process via a telephone call or email message within 2 weeks of your application being uploaded. Stage 2: Interview In most cases the interview process will take between 2-4 weeks with a single on-site interview that may be supported by telephone interviews. In more senior positions you may be asked to attend site and meet other members of the team for less formal interviews. Stage 3: Offer and Contract If you are successful a verbal offer will be made and your start date discussed before a contract and offer is sent out to you via the candidate account you applied through. You will be able to review and sign this online. You will be fully supported by Landsec's recruitment team during this process. Stage 4: Onboarding Once you have signed your contract you will be able to onboard through our HR system providing us with all the details and completing your benefit selection, your pre-employment screening and any additional onboarding tasks you may have.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Lead Enterprise Architect page is loaded Lead Enterprise Architect Apply locations London time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R We're Landsec We are Landsec, we build and invest in buildings, spaces and partnerships to create sustainable places, connect communities and realise potential. We are one of the largest real estate companies in Europe, with a portfolio of retail, leisure, workspace and residential hubs. Landsec is shaping a better future by leading our industry on environmental and social sustainability while delivering value for our shareholders, great experiences for our guests and positive change for our communities. The Role: The purpose of this role is to lead the design of solutions, governing the development and setting out the strategic technology direction for Landsec. Acting as a consultant within a given business domain e.g. Lifestyle, Workplace or Corporate Services for a broad range of technologies, platforms and vendor offerings. The role ensures that Landsec deliver the right technology in the right way. They will do this by defining solutions that deliver the desired business strategy and outcomes. They then support the design & delivery of technology projects by providing architectural skills and governance to ensure the successful delivery of the desired outcomes for Landsec. Salary: Competitive The Team: Ability to matrix manage teams across multiple disciplines, able to set and communicate vision and enthuse others. What you will be responsible for: Supports and deputises for the Head of Architecture, setting overarching technology strategy and providing guidance to other architects. Leads the development and maintenance of a technology strategy and an outcome driven, commercially focused technology roadmap for their business domain. Ensuring alignment of strategic needs with technology delivery across the entire organisation. Leads the identification, evaluation, design and analysis of new solutions, suppliers and delivery methods to extend and refine Landsec's digital eco-system. Responsible for ensuring that the respective business, application, data, security and technology architectures are in line with Landsec's technology and governance strategies, policies and standards. Ensures that projects are aligned to the technology strategy throughout the delivery process and do not duplicate functionality or diverge from the agreed strategy. Manges the upkeep of the architecture repository, principles, methods and standards. Ensures that the appropriate design and technical documentation are completed and kept up to date. Adhere to change processes and produce high quality technical documentation. Identify and recommend technology innovation experiments, helping to create new products and services and assists in integrating the best of these into steady-state operations for the organisation. Review the current IT environment to detect critical deficiencies, legacy and technical debt, and recommends improvements. Identifies the organisational impact (for example, on skills, processes, structures or culture) and financial impact. Your skills, experience and qualifications: Essential criteria Senior level enterprise architecture experience or lead level experience in disciplines, such as application development, business analysis, digital marketing, or infrastructure operations in a multi-technology/multi-partner environment. Knowledge of software development methodologies and design techniques e.g. UML, Agile etc. Understanding of infrastructure and network architecture Have the ability to prototype and demonstrate using recognised tools and technologies e.g. JavaScript, .Net, Powershell, SharePoint, Azure, Power BI, Power Platform and Drupal. Knowledge of business ecosystems, software as a service (SaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), SOA, APIs, open data, artificial intelligence (AI), internet of things (IoT) and data analytics. Experience in building Minimal Viable Products (MVP) and being able to demonstrate back to stakeholders. Certification in and knowledge of architecture and information management practices and EA frameworks e.g. TOGAF level 2. Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, engineering or a related discipline with an information technology focus; or equivalent related experience. Life and Benefits at Landsec We have a great benefits package, there to support you with your work-life balance and in moments that matter. We offer exceptional Learning & Development opportunities to help you grow and reach your potential and we also play our part in supporting the communities where we live and work. Here are some of our core benefits, view our Benefits and career development page for more information. Discretionary annual bonus plan 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 27 days after 2 years and options to purchase an additional holiday each year. Enhanced pension contributions - Landsec will contribute up to 10.5% subject to your contribution Private medical insurance, Life assurance and income protection. Enhanced maternity, adoption, shared parental leave policies (view our Family policies page for more details) Annual Sharesave plans with the chance to buy Landsec shares at a discounted rates Up to 4 working days to volunteer per year and 'Give As You Earn' programmes allowing you to donate to charities straight out of your pay and we top up by 20% And when it comes to your health and wellbeing you will also have access to other benefits: our employee assistance programme, digital GP, cycle to work scheme, a mindfulness app and a health app supporting fertility and menopause. Diversity and Inclusion At Landsec, we value diversity & inclusion. We work to better reflect the diversity of the communities we work within and empower everyone who works at Landsec to realise their potential. We strive to ensure all our information, and services are accessible to and usable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with our recruitment partners by emailing To find out more about our approach, visit our Diversity and Inclusion page . At Landsec, we build and invest in buildings, spaces and partnerships to create sustainable places, connect communities and realise potential. We are one of the largest real estate companies in Europe, with a portfolio of retail, leisure, workspace and residential hubs. Landsec is shaping a better future by leading our industry on environmental and social sustainability while delivering value for our shareholders, great experiences for our guests and positive change for our communities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy and/or parental status, ethnicity, race, nationality, citizenship, cultural background,socio-economic background, religion or belief Flexible Working Depending on the nature of your role, Landsec may be able to offer different ways of working to fit around your lifestyle. We know that flexible working can make a real difference to your wellbeing and professional development, and in turn can benefit us as an employer and our customers. The flexible working options available to you is something that can be discussed at the interview stage during the recruitment process The Recruitment Process To apply for a role at Landsec please click apply in any available role, create a candidate account and upload your CV with the supporting information. Stage 1: Review CV's Once you have applied your application will be assessed against the required skills, experience and qualifications. Commonly you will be informed whether you move onto the interview process via a telephone call or email message within 2 weeks of your application being uploaded. Stage 2: Interview In most cases the interview process will take between 2-4 weeks with a single on-site interview that may be supported by telephone interviews. In more senior positions you may be asked to attend site and meet other members of the team for less formal interviews. Stage 3: Offer and Contract If you are successful a verbal offer will be made and your start date discussed before a contract and offer is sent out to you via the candidate account you applied through. You will be able to review and sign this online. You will be fully supported by Landsec's recruitment team during this process. Stage 4: Onboarding Once you have signed your contract you will be able to onboard through our HR system providing us with all the details and completing your benefit selection, your pre-employment screening and any additional onboarding tasks you may have.
Salary: £70,000 to £100,000 depending on experience. Read about our compensation policy , powered by Figures Start date: Flexible Contract: Permanent, Full time Working hours: Flexible Team: Engineering Reporting to: Tom Dignan, CTO Location: Hybrid Office: Most of our team opt to come into our swish, wheelchair-accessible office in Elephant & Castle 1-2 times per week Visa sponsorship: Not available. You must have the right to work in the UK Background checks: Due to the nature of the work we do with global governments and partners, all employees are required to pass BPSS verification First round closing date: 27th March 2024 You can expect to hear from us, no matter the outcome, by: 2nd April 2024 We care deeply about having a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Should you require any accommodations during the hiring process, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will do our best to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. See more on accommodations. To keep up to date with future open roles, follow us on LinkedIn . Who we are Apolitical is a social learning platform for government. We equip policymakers with the knowledge, skills and community they need to solve the world's hardest challenges. Our platform is used by more than 200,000 public servants and policymakers in 170 countries, with community members ranging from mayors, ministers, and heads of civil services to policy pioneers and digital disruptors. Founded in 2015 by Robyn Scott and Lisa Witter, Apolitical is a team of 50+ employees with an office in London. Our mission is to help build 21st century governments that work for people and the planet. Our moonshot is to accelerate the adoption of better skills and solutions in government, so that 1% of governments' $30 trillion annual budget is spent 50% more effectively, unlocking $150 billion each year for society. How we work Our mission demands the purposeful, collaborative work of a driven and diverse team. Guided by our leadership principles , Apolitical team members are mission-driven and ready to embrace complex challenges with innovative and critical thinking. In our organisation, we value ownership, impact, and a supportive and inclusive environment enriched by kind and constructive feedback. Before applying, read our Candidate Handbook and make sure you're excited by the autonomy and changeability that a startup demands. We also encourage you to visit Escape The City for employee reviews, our Glassdoor profile for independent reviews, or to look at results from recent employee surveys . Who We Are Looking For You embody the essence of an entrepreneurial software engineer, taking pride in ownership, engaging with stakeholders, and being hands-on with coding. Your initiative, ability to inspire through knowledge sharing, and eagerness to drive innovation make you stand out. This role offers a unique opportunity to significantly influence our product, platform, and team dynamics. If coding is your passion, both professionally and personally, and you're excited by the prospect of integrating cutting-edge AI tools into our solutions, we'd love to have you on board. The role We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who exemplifies a proactive, results-driven approach. The ideal candidate will be skilled in developing new APIs, designing intuitive user interfaces, and passionate about AI technology. While experience in DevOps is advantageous, a willingness to learn is equally valued. Responsibilities include enhancing user experience, optimising application performance, integrating AI tools, promoting best practices, and mentoring junior team members. Note: This position is aimed at experienced professionals. However, candidates at various career stages are encouraged to follow our careers page for future opportunities. Our Technology Landscape Our solutions leverage React for front-end development, NodeJS for back-end services, and are fully hosted on Google Cloud Platform. With a keen interest in AI, we're eager to explore and implement AI tools to elevate our technology offerings as well as enhance our ability to create solutions. This is a great fit if you have Proven success as a software engineer, with a portfolio that spans several years and projects. Expertise in React and NodeJS within a professional environment. Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, crucial for leading technical discussions and idea sharing. A commitment to software engineering excellence, focusing on scalable, maintainable, and high-performing solutions. Strong proficiency in JavaScript. A culture of learning and mentoring, plus a readiness to explore and apply new AI technologies. Leadership experience with project and technical decision-making skills. Comfort in an agile development environment. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Apolitical is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Interview Process We've designed our hiring process to identify the traits, knowledge and skills that are likely to result in high levels of job performance and test for these qualities in an effective manner. We use semi-structured, behavioural interviews to get strong, measurable insights about you as a candidate and we aim to keep the discussion comfortable rather than interrogation-like. Application screening. We review (anonymous) applications on Workable to ensure they meet the minimum criteria for the role. We only see personal details once a candidate has been moved to the next stage of the process. Phone screen. A phone or Google Meet chat of up to 30 minutes to understand better in your words about your experience, how you've worked in the past and what you are looking for in your next role. We may cover some technical issues related to the role in particular how those may have related to your part experience. There will also be some time for you to query us further about the role, the team and company. Technical Pairing Exercise. We will send you instructions on how to set up your local environment to participate in a parking exercise with a member of our team. This will likely be a mix of frontend and backend and should last 45-60 minutes. Technical Discussion. This is a 45-60 minute discussion about your technical knowledge including past work experience, knowledge of techniques and best practices. There will be an emphasis on being able to talk the justification to certain approaches and in some cases a discussion on how you might want to improve things that you have worked on in the past. There will be time for you to ask questions about our technical approach and environment. Culture Interview. A 30 minute discussion around your approach work, collaboration, mentoring/learning, and communication. There tends to be a fair amount of back and forth as you learn about us as well. (In addition to working with smart, kind people on one of the most important challenges of our time ) Stock options: Our employee options plan gives you a stake in our vision. Flexibility: Everyone works differently. Whether it's early mornings, late nights or a day at home, we support what gives you energy and makes you effective. Holidays: Unlimited holidays, trusting people to take what they need when they need it (and encouraging time off where people aren't taking enough). As a restorative reboot, we give everyone on the team the last Friday of every month off. Office: We're a hybrid working company, but when we're at the office, we're based 3 minutes from Elephant & Castle station, easily accessible from all areas of London. Our office is wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral bathrooms, and we also have flexibility around remote work in the UK. Parental leave: Four months' maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Childcare benefit: Access to salary exchange through YellowNest, designed to help parents of kids aged 0-5 save 30-47% on childcare costs in the UK. Development: Learning and development budgets for books, conferences and courses. We also offer have an extensive library to which team members contribute their favourite book. Socials: Regular virtual and in-person socials. We aim to make activities, food and beverage at socials as inclusive as possible and are always open to suggestions from the team. Financial wellbeing: Pension contribution on a banded scheme, salary exchange, and access to Maji, a financial planning tool to help you achieve your goals. WFH setup: A work Macbook and working-from-home budget for equipment that supports your physical wellbeing. Mental Wellbeing: . click apply for full job details
May 17, 2024
Full time
Salary: £70,000 to £100,000 depending on experience. Read about our compensation policy , powered by Figures Start date: Flexible Contract: Permanent, Full time Working hours: Flexible Team: Engineering Reporting to: Tom Dignan, CTO Location: Hybrid Office: Most of our team opt to come into our swish, wheelchair-accessible office in Elephant & Castle 1-2 times per week Visa sponsorship: Not available. You must have the right to work in the UK Background checks: Due to the nature of the work we do with global governments and partners, all employees are required to pass BPSS verification First round closing date: 27th March 2024 You can expect to hear from us, no matter the outcome, by: 2nd April 2024 We care deeply about having a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. Should you require any accommodations during the hiring process, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will do our best to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. See more on accommodations. To keep up to date with future open roles, follow us on LinkedIn . Who we are Apolitical is a social learning platform for government. We equip policymakers with the knowledge, skills and community they need to solve the world's hardest challenges. Our platform is used by more than 200,000 public servants and policymakers in 170 countries, with community members ranging from mayors, ministers, and heads of civil services to policy pioneers and digital disruptors. Founded in 2015 by Robyn Scott and Lisa Witter, Apolitical is a team of 50+ employees with an office in London. Our mission is to help build 21st century governments that work for people and the planet. Our moonshot is to accelerate the adoption of better skills and solutions in government, so that 1% of governments' $30 trillion annual budget is spent 50% more effectively, unlocking $150 billion each year for society. How we work Our mission demands the purposeful, collaborative work of a driven and diverse team. Guided by our leadership principles , Apolitical team members are mission-driven and ready to embrace complex challenges with innovative and critical thinking. In our organisation, we value ownership, impact, and a supportive and inclusive environment enriched by kind and constructive feedback. Before applying, read our Candidate Handbook and make sure you're excited by the autonomy and changeability that a startup demands. We also encourage you to visit Escape The City for employee reviews, our Glassdoor profile for independent reviews, or to look at results from recent employee surveys . Who We Are Looking For You embody the essence of an entrepreneurial software engineer, taking pride in ownership, engaging with stakeholders, and being hands-on with coding. Your initiative, ability to inspire through knowledge sharing, and eagerness to drive innovation make you stand out. This role offers a unique opportunity to significantly influence our product, platform, and team dynamics. If coding is your passion, both professionally and personally, and you're excited by the prospect of integrating cutting-edge AI tools into our solutions, we'd love to have you on board. The role We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer who exemplifies a proactive, results-driven approach. The ideal candidate will be skilled in developing new APIs, designing intuitive user interfaces, and passionate about AI technology. While experience in DevOps is advantageous, a willingness to learn is equally valued. Responsibilities include enhancing user experience, optimising application performance, integrating AI tools, promoting best practices, and mentoring junior team members. Note: This position is aimed at experienced professionals. However, candidates at various career stages are encouraged to follow our careers page for future opportunities. Our Technology Landscape Our solutions leverage React for front-end development, NodeJS for back-end services, and are fully hosted on Google Cloud Platform. With a keen interest in AI, we're eager to explore and implement AI tools to elevate our technology offerings as well as enhance our ability to create solutions. This is a great fit if you have Proven success as a software engineer, with a portfolio that spans several years and projects. Expertise in React and NodeJS within a professional environment. Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities, crucial for leading technical discussions and idea sharing. A commitment to software engineering excellence, focusing on scalable, maintainable, and high-performing solutions. Strong proficiency in JavaScript. A culture of learning and mentoring, plus a readiness to explore and apply new AI technologies. Leadership experience with project and technical decision-making skills. Comfort in an agile development environment. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Apolitical is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Interview Process We've designed our hiring process to identify the traits, knowledge and skills that are likely to result in high levels of job performance and test for these qualities in an effective manner. We use semi-structured, behavioural interviews to get strong, measurable insights about you as a candidate and we aim to keep the discussion comfortable rather than interrogation-like. Application screening. We review (anonymous) applications on Workable to ensure they meet the minimum criteria for the role. We only see personal details once a candidate has been moved to the next stage of the process. Phone screen. A phone or Google Meet chat of up to 30 minutes to understand better in your words about your experience, how you've worked in the past and what you are looking for in your next role. We may cover some technical issues related to the role in particular how those may have related to your part experience. There will also be some time for you to query us further about the role, the team and company. Technical Pairing Exercise. We will send you instructions on how to set up your local environment to participate in a parking exercise with a member of our team. This will likely be a mix of frontend and backend and should last 45-60 minutes. Technical Discussion. This is a 45-60 minute discussion about your technical knowledge including past work experience, knowledge of techniques and best practices. There will be an emphasis on being able to talk the justification to certain approaches and in some cases a discussion on how you might want to improve things that you have worked on in the past. There will be time for you to ask questions about our technical approach and environment. Culture Interview. A 30 minute discussion around your approach work, collaboration, mentoring/learning, and communication. There tends to be a fair amount of back and forth as you learn about us as well. (In addition to working with smart, kind people on one of the most important challenges of our time ) Stock options: Our employee options plan gives you a stake in our vision. Flexibility: Everyone works differently. Whether it's early mornings, late nights or a day at home, we support what gives you energy and makes you effective. Holidays: Unlimited holidays, trusting people to take what they need when they need it (and encouraging time off where people aren't taking enough). As a restorative reboot, we give everyone on the team the last Friday of every month off. Office: We're a hybrid working company, but when we're at the office, we're based 3 minutes from Elephant & Castle station, easily accessible from all areas of London. Our office is wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral bathrooms, and we also have flexibility around remote work in the UK. Parental leave: Four months' maternity, paternity and adoption leave. Childcare benefit: Access to salary exchange through YellowNest, designed to help parents of kids aged 0-5 save 30-47% on childcare costs in the UK. Development: Learning and development budgets for books, conferences and courses. We also offer have an extensive library to which team members contribute their favourite book. Socials: Regular virtual and in-person socials. We aim to make activities, food and beverage at socials as inclusive as possible and are always open to suggestions from the team. Financial wellbeing: Pension contribution on a banded scheme, salary exchange, and access to Maji, a financial planning tool to help you achieve your goals. WFH setup: A work Macbook and working-from-home budget for equipment that supports your physical wellbeing. Mental Wellbeing: . click apply for full job details
Strategic IT Procurement Manager - Leading Transformation Programme Salary: £70-80,000 Location: Berkshire (hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the office with the rest being home based) This Leading UK Sustainability firm are enjoying continued success and are frequently re-investing into their best-in-class procurement function. Due to the final stages of a strategic restructuring and transformation, they now seek an experienced IT procurement professional to come on board as a Senior Category Manager and drive froward strategic change across a range of digital sub-categories. Sitting in the Commercial Operations arm of this industry-recognised procurement function, you will be operating across a broad spend in an IT Generalist position. With an emphasis on SRM, ESG / sustainability and innovative approaches to category management, you will be encouraged from day one to bring new and creative ideas to the table and add significant commercial value to your assigned spend areas, in order to enhance the success of this already-recognised, growing brand. In turn, they seek ambitious individuals with strong experience in strategic change and end-to-end category management, who can work in a dynamic business unit across a range of spend areas, demonstrating agility and adaptability to broaden the portfolio of your procurement expertise. With multiple new hires over the past 6 months and the view to continue this rapid expansion through these new positions, this procurement function offers a fresh, vibrant culture, built around bringing in forward-thinking individuals who are all striving towards a more sustainable way of living, achieved through strategic procurement and transformational change. With a fantastic reputation for people development and staff retention, and a growing focus on sustainability world-wide, your scope and development will only continue to grow in line with this organisations success. As a Senior Category Manager, you will be reporting into the Head of IT Procurement and have continuous opportunities to liaise with senior stakeholders up to the C-Suite. Depending on experience, you'd be going into a role with a salary between £70-80,000. You can work from home circa 3 days per week and be based in a modern, state of the art HQ in Berkshire circa 2 times per week. If you are interested in finding out more, or having a general discussion around the procurement market, then please send your CV to Molly at Key skills: Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain, Indirect, Strategic Sourcing, Stakeholder Management, SRM, supplier relationship management, Indirect procurement, direct procurement, IT procurement, digital, software, software licenses, hardware, telco, infrastructure, non-it, professional services, hr procurement, fleet procurement, fm procurement, facilities management, hard services, soft services, equipment, capex, capital equipment, raw materials, chemicals, supply chain, strategic procurement, contracts, operations, Berkshire, Hampshire, Reading, Swindon, Slough, Middlesex, Basingstoke, Southampton, Wiltshire, London, West London, England, Remote, UK, Work from home
May 17, 2024
Full time
Strategic IT Procurement Manager - Leading Transformation Programme Salary: £70-80,000 Location: Berkshire (hybrid working - 2-3 days per week in the office with the rest being home based) This Leading UK Sustainability firm are enjoying continued success and are frequently re-investing into their best-in-class procurement function. Due to the final stages of a strategic restructuring and transformation, they now seek an experienced IT procurement professional to come on board as a Senior Category Manager and drive froward strategic change across a range of digital sub-categories. Sitting in the Commercial Operations arm of this industry-recognised procurement function, you will be operating across a broad spend in an IT Generalist position. With an emphasis on SRM, ESG / sustainability and innovative approaches to category management, you will be encouraged from day one to bring new and creative ideas to the table and add significant commercial value to your assigned spend areas, in order to enhance the success of this already-recognised, growing brand. In turn, they seek ambitious individuals with strong experience in strategic change and end-to-end category management, who can work in a dynamic business unit across a range of spend areas, demonstrating agility and adaptability to broaden the portfolio of your procurement expertise. With multiple new hires over the past 6 months and the view to continue this rapid expansion through these new positions, this procurement function offers a fresh, vibrant culture, built around bringing in forward-thinking individuals who are all striving towards a more sustainable way of living, achieved through strategic procurement and transformational change. With a fantastic reputation for people development and staff retention, and a growing focus on sustainability world-wide, your scope and development will only continue to grow in line with this organisations success. As a Senior Category Manager, you will be reporting into the Head of IT Procurement and have continuous opportunities to liaise with senior stakeholders up to the C-Suite. Depending on experience, you'd be going into a role with a salary between £70-80,000. You can work from home circa 3 days per week and be based in a modern, state of the art HQ in Berkshire circa 2 times per week. If you are interested in finding out more, or having a general discussion around the procurement market, then please send your CV to Molly at Key skills: Procurement, Category Management, Supply Chain, Indirect, Strategic Sourcing, Stakeholder Management, SRM, supplier relationship management, Indirect procurement, direct procurement, IT procurement, digital, software, software licenses, hardware, telco, infrastructure, non-it, professional services, hr procurement, fleet procurement, fm procurement, facilities management, hard services, soft services, equipment, capex, capital equipment, raw materials, chemicals, supply chain, strategic procurement, contracts, operations, Berkshire, Hampshire, Reading, Swindon, Slough, Middlesex, Basingstoke, Southampton, Wiltshire, London, West London, England, Remote, UK, Work from home
To provide high-quality network and server infrastructure, including on-premises and cloud solutions, to support my clients IT portfolio and end user base. Ensuring all internal systems are functioning as expected both onsite and at remote locations with the minimum of disruption to users working environment. Client Details My client is a leading provider of world-class IT solutions & Services. Description My client is looking to recruit a junior Azure infrastructure engineer. You will provide high-quality network and server infrastructure, including on-premises and cloud solutions, to support my clients IT portfolio and end user base. Ensuring all internal systems are functioning as expected both onsite and at remote locations with the minimum of disruption to users working environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responding to the Infrastructure ticket queue in FreshService Monitoring and responding to enterprise infrastructure issues Server/network hardware builds, configuration and installation Creation and management of Citrix Releases Pro-active maintenance of servers, including software and firmware patching Creation and execution of change requests Point of escalation for other teams within Systems Support Provide consistently professional and high-quality interface between Systems Support and its customers Liaising with external resources (suppliers / manufacturers / support providers) Profile Tio be considered for this role, you must have an udnerstanding of the below and be able to techcnially articulate previosu experience. Operating Systems - Windows, Windows Server, Linux (Debian/Ubuntu) Cloud - Microsoft Azure Firewall - Checkpoint/pfSense, Cloudflare, NetScaler Networking - Cisco, HPE/Aruba, Ubiquiti - OSPF, RIP, BGP Email/Messaging - Microsoft Exchange/ExchangeOnline, Mimecast, Microsoft Teams Storage - NetApp (NFS), Synology/QNAP (iSCSI) Virtualisation - VMWare vSphere, Docker, Kubernetes/Tanzu Kubernetes Grid ESSENTIAL OR DESIRABLE Additional Knowledge Virtual Desktop - Citrix VDI Management Tools - Microsoft SCCM Databases - SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB Job Offer A full time opportunity , joining a successful and busy IT team at the start of a global transformation project. Salary on offer is 50,000 - 55,000 per year. there is a company wide bonus scheme paid each year base don performance, and equates to 1 x month extra in salary on average. Hybrid working has been agreed; 2-3 days at site, in Leatherhead, Surrey. Attached with the offer is ; 25 x days holiday, plus Bank Holidays, Pension contribution, Heathcare and more.
May 17, 2024
Full time
To provide high-quality network and server infrastructure, including on-premises and cloud solutions, to support my clients IT portfolio and end user base. Ensuring all internal systems are functioning as expected both onsite and at remote locations with the minimum of disruption to users working environment. Client Details My client is a leading provider of world-class IT solutions & Services. Description My client is looking to recruit a junior Azure infrastructure engineer. You will provide high-quality network and server infrastructure, including on-premises and cloud solutions, to support my clients IT portfolio and end user base. Ensuring all internal systems are functioning as expected both onsite and at remote locations with the minimum of disruption to users working environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responding to the Infrastructure ticket queue in FreshService Monitoring and responding to enterprise infrastructure issues Server/network hardware builds, configuration and installation Creation and management of Citrix Releases Pro-active maintenance of servers, including software and firmware patching Creation and execution of change requests Point of escalation for other teams within Systems Support Provide consistently professional and high-quality interface between Systems Support and its customers Liaising with external resources (suppliers / manufacturers / support providers) Profile Tio be considered for this role, you must have an udnerstanding of the below and be able to techcnially articulate previosu experience. Operating Systems - Windows, Windows Server, Linux (Debian/Ubuntu) Cloud - Microsoft Azure Firewall - Checkpoint/pfSense, Cloudflare, NetScaler Networking - Cisco, HPE/Aruba, Ubiquiti - OSPF, RIP, BGP Email/Messaging - Microsoft Exchange/ExchangeOnline, Mimecast, Microsoft Teams Storage - NetApp (NFS), Synology/QNAP (iSCSI) Virtualisation - VMWare vSphere, Docker, Kubernetes/Tanzu Kubernetes Grid ESSENTIAL OR DESIRABLE Additional Knowledge Virtual Desktop - Citrix VDI Management Tools - Microsoft SCCM Databases - SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB Job Offer A full time opportunity , joining a successful and busy IT team at the start of a global transformation project. Salary on offer is 50,000 - 55,000 per year. there is a company wide bonus scheme paid each year base don performance, and equates to 1 x month extra in salary on average. Hybrid working has been agreed; 2-3 days at site, in Leatherhead, Surrey. Attached with the offer is ; 25 x days holiday, plus Bank Holidays, Pension contribution, Heathcare and more.
ROLE OVERVIEW Croud is a digital marketing agency with a unique business model , recently named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023 . We are looking for an experienced Paid Search professional with an agency background who is passionate about digital marketing and in particular PPC. The overall purpose of this role is to support the Channel Head and Strategy Directors and lead the PPC Senior Account Managers, Managers and Executives in implementing PPC strategy for key clients. You will be responsible for the management and delivery of PPC scopes for our clients, using both internal resources and our network of specialists, in order to achieve client business objectives and targets. You will lead the effective implementation of client Account Development Plans (ADPs) in order to achieve the client's annual business objectives and targets. You will also be responsible for ensuring cross-channel workflows. Croud operates a hybrid working mode l with a minimum of 3 days a week based in our London office and the remaining days from home if you wish. RESPONSIBILITIES Client Services Working with the Client Directors/Client Services team, provide senior leadership and strategic guidance to your client portfolio. Develop & maintain strong relationships across your client base Share knowledge, new platforms and industry developments with your key clients, keeping them abreast of upcoming changes - becoming a source of truth and an industry thought leader Identify & develop opportunities to grow revenue from key clients, whether through increased investment in PPC or wider cross-channel conversations Leadership/Management Provide effective support to the PPC Management Team, maintaining standards, improving processes and streamlining delivery across the team Lead the delivery of PPC services in your team, ensuring a high quality of work that adheres to best practices and meets/exceeds client expectations Ensure all client revenues/P&L follow due process in the team Co-ordinate and delegate work amongst your team to ensure tasks are allocated effectively depending on skills and resources Manage your direct reports, including their development and training needs Commercial awareness and ownership of the commercial performance of your team and clients with a focus on costs, revenue and ways of working, to ensure profitable delivery for Croud PPC Delivery Be at the forefront of PPC by keeping up to date with industry news, new platforms and technologies Help in new business preparation and attend sales pitches as and when required. Lead new business pitches and drive the strategy for them. Attend and deliver the pitch Lead and build required key client communications and deliverables eg. QBRs, campaign reviews and client meetings Working with key stakeholders (strategy & planning, client services, etc), align strategy and ensure client needs are met with other teams across the business Develop imaginative, innovative and effective ideas and process improvements for your clients/the wider PPC team Contribute to the development of Croud's paid search proposition, positioning yourself as a key thought leader within the PPC team/wider business Key stakeholders: Direct Line Manager: PPC Strategy Director Direct Reports: PPC Sr Managers, PPC Managers, PPC Executives Key stakeholders: PPC Head of Channel, Client Strategy team, Planning team, CDDs Other stakeholders: Development Manager, Network Support Manager, Shrewsbury Operations Director, Head of Operational Process PERSON SPECIFICATION Degree level education or relevant equivalent experience In-depth demonstrable experience in Digital Marketing In-depth demonstrable experience in PPC advertising Excellent communication, organisation, and presentation skills A mathematical and analytical mind Exceptional client service skills Highly organised and an ability to multi-task Impeccable attention to detail Excellent Microsoft Office skills which must include Excel, Word and PowerPoint Proven track record of working to deadlines Proven time management skills Proven ability to negotiate. The ability to autonomously identify opportunities, generate ideas and formulate strategies Leadership skills: managing direct reports, a motivator Extensive line management experience, mentoring & training Proven experience in client expectation management roles and situations, able to manage and direct client expectations Clear passion for digital marketing and cross channel COMPANY BENEFITS Croud offers a clear path to progression for all members of staff. We are committed to offering development opportunities alongside a support system of regular performance reviews. The opportunities are endless! Croud offers competitive starting salaries alongside numerous company benefits.On completion of the three month probation period every employee is eligible for the benefits listed on our careers site which include: 25 days holiday a year Annual performance bonus Sale commission Recruitment referrals bonus Gym membership contributions Ride to Work scheme Rail card Season Ticket loan Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks and tea & coffee Free home office chair and screen Enhanced maternity and paternity package Life and income protection Medical cash plan Agile Working Policy LinkedIn Learning and access to Croud Campus (our bespoke learning and development platform) Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly' Team off-sites/regular socialsYear-round holiday parties Day to make a difference Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there's flexibility if agreed in advance with your linemanagers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours). Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.
May 17, 2024
Full time
ROLE OVERVIEW Croud is a digital marketing agency with a unique business model , recently named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023 . We are looking for an experienced Paid Search professional with an agency background who is passionate about digital marketing and in particular PPC. The overall purpose of this role is to support the Channel Head and Strategy Directors and lead the PPC Senior Account Managers, Managers and Executives in implementing PPC strategy for key clients. You will be responsible for the management and delivery of PPC scopes for our clients, using both internal resources and our network of specialists, in order to achieve client business objectives and targets. You will lead the effective implementation of client Account Development Plans (ADPs) in order to achieve the client's annual business objectives and targets. You will also be responsible for ensuring cross-channel workflows. Croud operates a hybrid working mode l with a minimum of 3 days a week based in our London office and the remaining days from home if you wish. RESPONSIBILITIES Client Services Working with the Client Directors/Client Services team, provide senior leadership and strategic guidance to your client portfolio. Develop & maintain strong relationships across your client base Share knowledge, new platforms and industry developments with your key clients, keeping them abreast of upcoming changes - becoming a source of truth and an industry thought leader Identify & develop opportunities to grow revenue from key clients, whether through increased investment in PPC or wider cross-channel conversations Leadership/Management Provide effective support to the PPC Management Team, maintaining standards, improving processes and streamlining delivery across the team Lead the delivery of PPC services in your team, ensuring a high quality of work that adheres to best practices and meets/exceeds client expectations Ensure all client revenues/P&L follow due process in the team Co-ordinate and delegate work amongst your team to ensure tasks are allocated effectively depending on skills and resources Manage your direct reports, including their development and training needs Commercial awareness and ownership of the commercial performance of your team and clients with a focus on costs, revenue and ways of working, to ensure profitable delivery for Croud PPC Delivery Be at the forefront of PPC by keeping up to date with industry news, new platforms and technologies Help in new business preparation and attend sales pitches as and when required. Lead new business pitches and drive the strategy for them. Attend and deliver the pitch Lead and build required key client communications and deliverables eg. QBRs, campaign reviews and client meetings Working with key stakeholders (strategy & planning, client services, etc), align strategy and ensure client needs are met with other teams across the business Develop imaginative, innovative and effective ideas and process improvements for your clients/the wider PPC team Contribute to the development of Croud's paid search proposition, positioning yourself as a key thought leader within the PPC team/wider business Key stakeholders: Direct Line Manager: PPC Strategy Director Direct Reports: PPC Sr Managers, PPC Managers, PPC Executives Key stakeholders: PPC Head of Channel, Client Strategy team, Planning team, CDDs Other stakeholders: Development Manager, Network Support Manager, Shrewsbury Operations Director, Head of Operational Process PERSON SPECIFICATION Degree level education or relevant equivalent experience In-depth demonstrable experience in Digital Marketing In-depth demonstrable experience in PPC advertising Excellent communication, organisation, and presentation skills A mathematical and analytical mind Exceptional client service skills Highly organised and an ability to multi-task Impeccable attention to detail Excellent Microsoft Office skills which must include Excel, Word and PowerPoint Proven track record of working to deadlines Proven time management skills Proven ability to negotiate. The ability to autonomously identify opportunities, generate ideas and formulate strategies Leadership skills: managing direct reports, a motivator Extensive line management experience, mentoring & training Proven experience in client expectation management roles and situations, able to manage and direct client expectations Clear passion for digital marketing and cross channel COMPANY BENEFITS Croud offers a clear path to progression for all members of staff. We are committed to offering development opportunities alongside a support system of regular performance reviews. The opportunities are endless! Croud offers competitive starting salaries alongside numerous company benefits.On completion of the three month probation period every employee is eligible for the benefits listed on our careers site which include: 25 days holiday a year Annual performance bonus Sale commission Recruitment referrals bonus Gym membership contributions Ride to Work scheme Rail card Season Ticket loan Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks and tea & coffee Free home office chair and screen Enhanced maternity and paternity package Life and income protection Medical cash plan Agile Working Policy LinkedIn Learning and access to Croud Campus (our bespoke learning and development platform) Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly' Team off-sites/regular socialsYear-round holiday parties Day to make a difference Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there's flexibility if agreed in advance with your linemanagers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours). Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.
ROLE OVERVIEW Croud is a digital marketing agency with a unique business model , recently named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023 . We are looking for an experienced Paid Search professional with an agency background who is passionate about digital marketing and in particular PPC. The overall purpose of this role is to support the Channel Head and Strategy Directors and lead the PPC Senior Account Managers, Managers and Executives in implementing PPC strategy for key clients. You will be responsible for the management and delivery of PPC scopes for our clients, using both internal resources and our network of specialists, in order to achieve client business objectives and targets. You will lead the effective implementation of client Account Development Plans (ADPs) in order to achieve the client's annual business objectives and targets. You will also be responsible for ensuring cross-channel workflows. Croud operates a hybrid working mode l with a minimum of 3 days a week based in our London office and the remaining days from home if you wish. RESPONSIBILITIES Client Services Working with the Client Directors/Client Services team, provide senior leadership and strategic guidance to your client portfolio. Develop & maintain strong relationships across your client base Share knowledge, new platforms and industry developments with your key clients, keeping them abreast of upcoming changes - becoming a source of truth and an industry thought leader Identify & develop opportunities to grow revenue from key clients, whether through increased investment in PPC or wider cross-channel conversations Leadership/Management Provide effective support to the PPC Management Team, maintaining standards, improving processes and streamlining delivery across the team Lead the delivery of PPC services in your team, ensuring a high quality of work that adheres to best practices and meets/exceeds client expectations Ensure all client revenues/P&L follow due process in the team Co-ordinate and delegate work amongst your team to ensure tasks are allocated effectively depending on skills and resources Manage your direct reports, including their development and training needs Commercial awareness and ownership of the commercial performance of your team and clients with a focus on costs, revenue and ways of working, to ensure profitable delivery for Croud PPC Delivery Be at the forefront of PPC by keeping up to date with industry news, new platforms and technologies Help in new business preparation and attend sales pitches as and when required. Lead new business pitches and drive the strategy for them. Attend and deliver the pitch Lead and build required key client communications and deliverables eg. QBRs, campaign reviews and client meetings Working with key stakeholders (strategy & planning, client services, etc), align strategy and ensure client needs are met with other teams across the business Develop imaginative, innovative and effective ideas and process improvements for your clients/the wider PPC team Contribute to the development of Croud's paid search proposition, positioning yourself as a key thought leader within the PPC team/wider business Key stakeholders: Direct Line Manager: PPC Strategy Director Direct Reports: PPC Sr Managers, PPC Managers, PPC Executives Key stakeholders: PPC Head of Channel, Client Strategy team, Planning team, CDDs Other stakeholders: Development Manager, Network Support Manager, Shrewsbury Operations Director, Head of Operational Process PERSON SPECIFICATION Degree level education or relevant equivalent experience In-depth demonstrable experience in Digital Marketing In-depth demonstrable experience in PPC advertising Excellent communication, organisation, and presentation skills A mathematical and analytical mind Exceptional client service skills Highly organised and an ability to multi-task Impeccable attention to detail Excellent Microsoft Office skills which must include Excel, Word and PowerPoint Proven track record of working to deadlines Proven time management skills Proven ability to negotiate. The ability to autonomously identify opportunities, generate ideas and formulate strategies Leadership skills: managing direct reports, a motivator Extensive line management experience, mentoring & training Proven experience in client expectation management roles and situations, able to manage and direct client expectations Clear passion for digital marketing and cross channel COMPANY BENEFITS Croud offers a clear path to progression for all members of staff. We are committed to offering development opportunities alongside a support system of regular performance reviews. The opportunities are endless! Croud offers competitive starting salaries alongside numerous company benefits.On completion of the three month probation period every employee is eligible for the benefits listed on our careers site which include: 25 days holiday a year Annual performance bonus Sale commission Recruitment referrals bonus Gym membership contributions Ride to Work scheme Rail card Season Ticket loan Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks and tea & coffee Free home office chair and screen Enhanced maternity and paternity package Life and income protection Medical cash plan Agile Working Policy LinkedIn Learning and access to Croud Campus (our bespoke learning and development platform) Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly' Team off-sites/regular socialsYear-round holiday parties Day to make a difference Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there's flexibility if agreed in advance with your linemanagers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours). Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.
May 17, 2024
Full time
ROLE OVERVIEW Croud is a digital marketing agency with a unique business model , recently named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023 . We are looking for an experienced Paid Search professional with an agency background who is passionate about digital marketing and in particular PPC. The overall purpose of this role is to support the Channel Head and Strategy Directors and lead the PPC Senior Account Managers, Managers and Executives in implementing PPC strategy for key clients. You will be responsible for the management and delivery of PPC scopes for our clients, using both internal resources and our network of specialists, in order to achieve client business objectives and targets. You will lead the effective implementation of client Account Development Plans (ADPs) in order to achieve the client's annual business objectives and targets. You will also be responsible for ensuring cross-channel workflows. Croud operates a hybrid working mode l with a minimum of 3 days a week based in our London office and the remaining days from home if you wish. RESPONSIBILITIES Client Services Working with the Client Directors/Client Services team, provide senior leadership and strategic guidance to your client portfolio. Develop & maintain strong relationships across your client base Share knowledge, new platforms and industry developments with your key clients, keeping them abreast of upcoming changes - becoming a source of truth and an industry thought leader Identify & develop opportunities to grow revenue from key clients, whether through increased investment in PPC or wider cross-channel conversations Leadership/Management Provide effective support to the PPC Management Team, maintaining standards, improving processes and streamlining delivery across the team Lead the delivery of PPC services in your team, ensuring a high quality of work that adheres to best practices and meets/exceeds client expectations Ensure all client revenues/P&L follow due process in the team Co-ordinate and delegate work amongst your team to ensure tasks are allocated effectively depending on skills and resources Manage your direct reports, including their development and training needs Commercial awareness and ownership of the commercial performance of your team and clients with a focus on costs, revenue and ways of working, to ensure profitable delivery for Croud PPC Delivery Be at the forefront of PPC by keeping up to date with industry news, new platforms and technologies Help in new business preparation and attend sales pitches as and when required. Lead new business pitches and drive the strategy for them. Attend and deliver the pitch Lead and build required key client communications and deliverables eg. QBRs, campaign reviews and client meetings Working with key stakeholders (strategy & planning, client services, etc), align strategy and ensure client needs are met with other teams across the business Develop imaginative, innovative and effective ideas and process improvements for your clients/the wider PPC team Contribute to the development of Croud's paid search proposition, positioning yourself as a key thought leader within the PPC team/wider business Key stakeholders: Direct Line Manager: PPC Strategy Director Direct Reports: PPC Sr Managers, PPC Managers, PPC Executives Key stakeholders: PPC Head of Channel, Client Strategy team, Planning team, CDDs Other stakeholders: Development Manager, Network Support Manager, Shrewsbury Operations Director, Head of Operational Process PERSON SPECIFICATION Degree level education or relevant equivalent experience In-depth demonstrable experience in Digital Marketing In-depth demonstrable experience in PPC advertising Excellent communication, organisation, and presentation skills A mathematical and analytical mind Exceptional client service skills Highly organised and an ability to multi-task Impeccable attention to detail Excellent Microsoft Office skills which must include Excel, Word and PowerPoint Proven track record of working to deadlines Proven time management skills Proven ability to negotiate. The ability to autonomously identify opportunities, generate ideas and formulate strategies Leadership skills: managing direct reports, a motivator Extensive line management experience, mentoring & training Proven experience in client expectation management roles and situations, able to manage and direct client expectations Clear passion for digital marketing and cross channel COMPANY BENEFITS Croud offers a clear path to progression for all members of staff. We are committed to offering development opportunities alongside a support system of regular performance reviews. The opportunities are endless! Croud offers competitive starting salaries alongside numerous company benefits.On completion of the three month probation period every employee is eligible for the benefits listed on our careers site which include: 25 days holiday a year Annual performance bonus Sale commission Recruitment referrals bonus Gym membership contributions Ride to Work scheme Rail card Season Ticket loan Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks and tea & coffee Free home office chair and screen Enhanced maternity and paternity package Life and income protection Medical cash plan Agile Working Policy LinkedIn Learning and access to Croud Campus (our bespoke learning and development platform) Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly' Team off-sites/regular socialsYear-round holiday parties Day to make a difference Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there's flexibility if agreed in advance with your linemanagers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours). Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.
To provide high-quality network and server infrastructure, including on-premises and cloud solutions, to support my clients IT portfolio and end user base. Ensuring all internal systems are functioning as expected both onsite and at remote locations with the minimum of disruption to users working environment. Client Details My client is a leading provider of world-class IT solutions & Services. Description My client is looking to recruit a junior Azure infrastructure engineer. You will provide high-quality network and server infrastructure, including on-premises and cloud solutions, to support my clients IT portfolio and end user base. Ensuring all internal systems are functioning as expected both onsite and at remote locations with the minimum of disruption to users working environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responding to the Infrastructure ticket queue in FreshService Monitoring and responding to enterprise infrastructure issues Server/network hardware builds, configuration and installation Creation and management of Citrix Releases Pro-active maintenance of servers, including software and firmware patching Creation and execution of change requests Point of escalation for other teams within Systems Support Provide consistently professional and high-quality interface between Systems Support and its customers Liaising with external resources (suppliers / manufacturers / support providers) Profile Tio be considered for this role, you must have an udnerstanding of the below and be able to techcnially articulate previosu experience. Operating Systems - Windows, Windows Server, Linux (Debian/Ubuntu) Cloud - Microsoft Azure Firewall - Checkpoint/pfSense, Cloudflare, NetScaler Networking - Cisco, HPE/Aruba, Ubiquiti - OSPF, RIP, BGP Email/Messaging - Microsoft Exchange/ExchangeOnline, Mimecast, Microsoft Teams Storage - NetApp (NFS), Synology/QNAP (iSCSI) Virtualisation - VMWare vSphere, Docker, Kubernetes/Tanzu Kubernetes Grid ESSENTIAL OR DESIRABLE Additional Knowledge Virtual Desktop - Citrix VDI Management Tools - Microsoft SCCM Databases - SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB Job Offer A full time opportunity , joining a successful and busy IT team at the start of a global transformation project. Salary on offer is £50,000 - £55,000 per year. there is a company wide bonus scheme paid each year base don performance, and equates to 1 x month extra in salary on average. Hybrid working has been agreed; 2-3 days at site, in Leatherhead, Surrey. Attached with the offer is ; 25 x days holiday, plus Bank Holidays, Pension contribution, Heathcare and more.
May 16, 2024
Full time
To provide high-quality network and server infrastructure, including on-premises and cloud solutions, to support my clients IT portfolio and end user base. Ensuring all internal systems are functioning as expected both onsite and at remote locations with the minimum of disruption to users working environment. Client Details My client is a leading provider of world-class IT solutions & Services. Description My client is looking to recruit a junior Azure infrastructure engineer. You will provide high-quality network and server infrastructure, including on-premises and cloud solutions, to support my clients IT portfolio and end user base. Ensuring all internal systems are functioning as expected both onsite and at remote locations with the minimum of disruption to users working environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Responding to the Infrastructure ticket queue in FreshService Monitoring and responding to enterprise infrastructure issues Server/network hardware builds, configuration and installation Creation and management of Citrix Releases Pro-active maintenance of servers, including software and firmware patching Creation and execution of change requests Point of escalation for other teams within Systems Support Provide consistently professional and high-quality interface between Systems Support and its customers Liaising with external resources (suppliers / manufacturers / support providers) Profile Tio be considered for this role, you must have an udnerstanding of the below and be able to techcnially articulate previosu experience. Operating Systems - Windows, Windows Server, Linux (Debian/Ubuntu) Cloud - Microsoft Azure Firewall - Checkpoint/pfSense, Cloudflare, NetScaler Networking - Cisco, HPE/Aruba, Ubiquiti - OSPF, RIP, BGP Email/Messaging - Microsoft Exchange/ExchangeOnline, Mimecast, Microsoft Teams Storage - NetApp (NFS), Synology/QNAP (iSCSI) Virtualisation - VMWare vSphere, Docker, Kubernetes/Tanzu Kubernetes Grid ESSENTIAL OR DESIRABLE Additional Knowledge Virtual Desktop - Citrix VDI Management Tools - Microsoft SCCM Databases - SQL Server, MySQL/MariaDB Job Offer A full time opportunity , joining a successful and busy IT team at the start of a global transformation project. Salary on offer is £50,000 - £55,000 per year. there is a company wide bonus scheme paid each year base don performance, and equates to 1 x month extra in salary on average. Hybrid working has been agreed; 2-3 days at site, in Leatherhead, Surrey. Attached with the offer is ; 25 x days holiday, plus Bank Holidays, Pension contribution, Heathcare and more.
My client is leading Software Solutions company developing state of the Art Enterprise software . They are looking for an Associate Project Manager to join the Professional Services Team in the Enterprise Systems Business Unit at my client. The role will provide project support for several significant client projects and internal projects in the form of planning, regular governance tasks, reporting and general day-to-day administration. In addition to this, you will take ownership for a number of small to medium portfolio of projects, which may include client facing, internal improvement and/or bid management projects. You will be responsible for delivering the projects to the agreed requirements, timescales, and budgets, working effectively with the internal stakeholders and/or clients, always displaying the highest level of professionalism. Key Responsibilities Project Support and Coordination Provide administrative support to the Project Managers and Head of Professional Services to ensure that projects are planned, monitored and controlled effectively, including; Setting up of project workspaces Coordination of project related meetings, including minute taking and action tracking. Planning resources Budget monitoring and reporting Project Management Ensure that clearly defined objectives and success criteria have been agreed with the customer, that they are communicated across the project team and met during project delivery. Ensure that our project management methodology, Fusion, is followed and that the project has the right level of governance to achieve its objectives. Develop a robust project plan based on accurate estimates with the right stakeholders and identify and manage intra-project dependencies. Monitor and control Requirements, Scope, Resources, Cost, Time, Risk and Quality against the plan. Robustly manage change through engaging with all appropriate parties and negotiate with the customer to achieve their project objectives and maximise business opportunity. Protect margin through accurate resource and financial estimates and a tightly managed budget on both Time and Materials and Fixed Priced Projects. Implement risk and issue management processes and engage stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive view. Actively manage and escalate in a timely manner. Key Attributes and Skills Essential At least two years' experience in a project office role including experience of supporting project managers through the project lifecycle. Good understanding of project management methodologies, governance procedures and the software development lifecycle. Excellent stakeholder communication skills Strong proficiency in MS Office including Excel, Word and Outlook Experience of using issue and project tracking software Experience of managing or supporting the management of projects through the full project lifecycle with internal and/or external clients A Bachelors degree or equivalent in a relevant field Accreditation in widely used project management methodologies such PRINCE2, Waterfall, Agile, PMP, etc.
May 16, 2024
Full time
My client is leading Software Solutions company developing state of the Art Enterprise software . They are looking for an Associate Project Manager to join the Professional Services Team in the Enterprise Systems Business Unit at my client. The role will provide project support for several significant client projects and internal projects in the form of planning, regular governance tasks, reporting and general day-to-day administration. In addition to this, you will take ownership for a number of small to medium portfolio of projects, which may include client facing, internal improvement and/or bid management projects. You will be responsible for delivering the projects to the agreed requirements, timescales, and budgets, working effectively with the internal stakeholders and/or clients, always displaying the highest level of professionalism. Key Responsibilities Project Support and Coordination Provide administrative support to the Project Managers and Head of Professional Services to ensure that projects are planned, monitored and controlled effectively, including; Setting up of project workspaces Coordination of project related meetings, including minute taking and action tracking. Planning resources Budget monitoring and reporting Project Management Ensure that clearly defined objectives and success criteria have been agreed with the customer, that they are communicated across the project team and met during project delivery. Ensure that our project management methodology, Fusion, is followed and that the project has the right level of governance to achieve its objectives. Develop a robust project plan based on accurate estimates with the right stakeholders and identify and manage intra-project dependencies. Monitor and control Requirements, Scope, Resources, Cost, Time, Risk and Quality against the plan. Robustly manage change through engaging with all appropriate parties and negotiate with the customer to achieve their project objectives and maximise business opportunity. Protect margin through accurate resource and financial estimates and a tightly managed budget on both Time and Materials and Fixed Priced Projects. Implement risk and issue management processes and engage stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive view. Actively manage and escalate in a timely manner. Key Attributes and Skills Essential At least two years' experience in a project office role including experience of supporting project managers through the project lifecycle. Good understanding of project management methodologies, governance procedures and the software development lifecycle. Excellent stakeholder communication skills Strong proficiency in MS Office including Excel, Word and Outlook Experience of using issue and project tracking software Experience of managing or supporting the management of projects through the full project lifecycle with internal and/or external clients A Bachelors degree or equivalent in a relevant field Accreditation in widely used project management methodologies such PRINCE2, Waterfall, Agile, PMP, etc.