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.
A new opportunity has risen for a Data and Insights Manager to join our D2C team. The Data and Insights team is a small but dynamic and experienced group of SMEs who work across Google Analytics, Bloomreach CDP and BI/data engineering. The team is the first port of call for insights from our customer-centric marketing, product, PR, content and strategy teams, as well as working on projects and initiatives to allow the business to harness the power of our data. The team are continually working to understand our customers better through meticulous tracking and analysis. We're passionate about delivering an increasingly personalised and segmented approach to every customer touchpoint to empower our customers to reach their financial goals. Plus, we know the best decisions are data-driven - so we give our senior management team the best business intelligence data at their fingertips. We're looking for an experienced, driven and hands-on manager for the team, who can support the individual specialists deliver their ambitious roadmap. What does the job involve? The key responsibilities of the role are as follows: Management of a growing and high performing team (currently 5 members ranging from junior analyst to experienced specialists). Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning to drive professional growth and development within the team. You'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day work of the team, working with the team to triage incoming requests, gather requirements for data tasks (whether that be dashboards, new functionality, analysis pieces or tracking requests) and manage the team's backlog on JIRA. You'll take on running sprint planning meetings and daily stand ups with team, identifying blockers and addressing where necessary. You'll ensure the team's work is of the highest standard by QAing before delivery to the business. Act as the interface between data and marketing, product and other D2C teams to enable them to make the best use of our data and insights. You'll oversee projects being run out of the data team, as well as working with stakeholders across the business when there's a cross-functional project requiring data input (that's most of them!). Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data privacy, security, and confidentiality. You'll ensure the team have effective controls in place, monitor any risks to the team and own the rectification of any data incidents. You'll support the individual specialists in defining and executing their roadmaps across Google, Bloomreach and Snowflake. Support Senior BI developer by overseeing the collection and integration of data from internal and external sources. Implement robust data pipelines and ETL processes to streamline data ingestion and transformation. Competence, Knowledge & Skills: Proven experience in a data management or analytics role within the financial services industry Proven understanding of GDPR, preferably in financial services Knowledge of Google Analytics, Database architecture (cloud) and CPDs Management experience with track record of building effective and happy teams. Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as SQL, Python, R, or SAS. Experience with data visualization tools, particularly Power BI Outstanding stakeholder management skills Excellent prioritisation skills, including effective communication of priorities Experience in analysis and development within a BI environment Agile/scrum experience would be a benefit Highly effective communication skills and comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and generate actionable insights. Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing environment Embraces continuous learning JIRA and Confluence experience would be an advantage AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 503,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £80.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1300 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' for six consecutive years. What we offer: Salary of £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience Generous holiday allowance increasing up to 31 days with service, plus bank holidays Holiday buy/sell scheme Hybrid working policy Casual dress code Discretionary bonus Contributory pension scheme Healthcare Cash Plan Buy as you earn share scheme Free annual share scheme Paid study support for qualifications Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one Bike loan Season ticket loan portal Discounted PMI and Dental Paid volunteering opportunities, free social events and more AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.
May 19, 2024
Full time
A new opportunity has risen for a Data and Insights Manager to join our D2C team. The Data and Insights team is a small but dynamic and experienced group of SMEs who work across Google Analytics, Bloomreach CDP and BI/data engineering. The team is the first port of call for insights from our customer-centric marketing, product, PR, content and strategy teams, as well as working on projects and initiatives to allow the business to harness the power of our data. The team are continually working to understand our customers better through meticulous tracking and analysis. We're passionate about delivering an increasingly personalised and segmented approach to every customer touchpoint to empower our customers to reach their financial goals. Plus, we know the best decisions are data-driven - so we give our senior management team the best business intelligence data at their fingertips. We're looking for an experienced, driven and hands-on manager for the team, who can support the individual specialists deliver their ambitious roadmap. What does the job involve? The key responsibilities of the role are as follows: Management of a growing and high performing team (currently 5 members ranging from junior analyst to experienced specialists). Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning to drive professional growth and development within the team. You'll be responsible for managing the day-to-day work of the team, working with the team to triage incoming requests, gather requirements for data tasks (whether that be dashboards, new functionality, analysis pieces or tracking requests) and manage the team's backlog on JIRA. You'll take on running sprint planning meetings and daily stand ups with team, identifying blockers and addressing where necessary. You'll ensure the team's work is of the highest standard by QAing before delivery to the business. Act as the interface between data and marketing, product and other D2C teams to enable them to make the best use of our data and insights. You'll oversee projects being run out of the data team, as well as working with stakeholders across the business when there's a cross-functional project requiring data input (that's most of them!). Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data privacy, security, and confidentiality. You'll ensure the team have effective controls in place, monitor any risks to the team and own the rectification of any data incidents. You'll support the individual specialists in defining and executing their roadmaps across Google, Bloomreach and Snowflake. Support Senior BI developer by overseeing the collection and integration of data from internal and external sources. Implement robust data pipelines and ETL processes to streamline data ingestion and transformation. Competence, Knowledge & Skills: Proven experience in a data management or analytics role within the financial services industry Proven understanding of GDPR, preferably in financial services Knowledge of Google Analytics, Database architecture (cloud) and CPDs Management experience with track record of building effective and happy teams. Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as SQL, Python, R, or SAS. Experience with data visualization tools, particularly Power BI Outstanding stakeholder management skills Excellent prioritisation skills, including effective communication of priorities Experience in analysis and development within a BI environment Agile/scrum experience would be a benefit Highly effective communication skills and comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex datasets and generate actionable insights. Flexible approach to work and adaptable to changing environment Embraces continuous learning JIRA and Confluence experience would be an advantage AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers, to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 503,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £80.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1300 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' for six consecutive years. What we offer: Salary of £60,000 - £70,000 depending on experience Generous holiday allowance increasing up to 31 days with service, plus bank holidays Holiday buy/sell scheme Hybrid working policy Casual dress code Discretionary bonus Contributory pension scheme Healthcare Cash Plan Buy as you earn share scheme Free annual share scheme Paid study support for qualifications Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one Bike loan Season ticket loan portal Discounted PMI and Dental Paid volunteering opportunities, free social events and more AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.
Join Our Clients Team as Head of Data Integration and Strategy Location: North London Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Benefits: 25 days Annual Leave plus statutory bank holidays Additional days over the Christmas and New Year period Pension scheme Onsite gym facilities Free parking Flexible working: option to work up to 2 days from home Your Role: As the Head of Data Integration and Strategy , you will lead the design and implementation of data strategies, collaborating with project managers, system architects, and senior managers to optimise data flow management across the Education Group. Reporting directly to the IT Director, you will play a crucial role in fostering a data-driven culture and driving innovation in data management. Key Responsibilities: Define and execute a comprehensive educational system strategy. Oversee the integration of new schools into strategic solutions. Foster a data-driven culture within the organisation. Manage data security and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to define data quality standards. Develop roadmaps for data-related projects. Your Profile: Proven experience in data architecture, management, and analysis Strong leadership and communication skills Proficiency in SQL and database management Familiarity with PowerBI/Tableau dashboarding tools Bachelor's degree in a related field required We Offer: Competitive salary package and benefits Opportunity to make a significant impact on education. Collaborative and supportive work environment Continuous professional development opportunities Apply Now: If you're passionate about leveraging data to drive excellence in education and making a meaningful impact on students' lives, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our client's dynamic team as Head of Data Integration and Strategy. About GreatFind Recruitment Here at GreatFind Recruitment, with 20 years EdTech experience, we specialise in Sourcing IT Talent for Education and the technology sector. Our clients include schools, multi-academy trusts, IT service providers, IT resellers, and educational software providers, Providing marketing, sales, technical, and operational professionals is our forte. At our agency, we know exactly what skills, personal attributes, and work experience our candidates need to succeed within our clients' businesses. We are an equal opportunity provider. Please note that as a result of the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual responses to each application. If you have not received any communication from us within three business days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
May 19, 2024
Full time
Join Our Clients Team as Head of Data Integration and Strategy Location: North London Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Benefits: 25 days Annual Leave plus statutory bank holidays Additional days over the Christmas and New Year period Pension scheme Onsite gym facilities Free parking Flexible working: option to work up to 2 days from home Your Role: As the Head of Data Integration and Strategy , you will lead the design and implementation of data strategies, collaborating with project managers, system architects, and senior managers to optimise data flow management across the Education Group. Reporting directly to the IT Director, you will play a crucial role in fostering a data-driven culture and driving innovation in data management. Key Responsibilities: Define and execute a comprehensive educational system strategy. Oversee the integration of new schools into strategic solutions. Foster a data-driven culture within the organisation. Manage data security and compliance. Collaborate cross-functionally to define data quality standards. Develop roadmaps for data-related projects. Your Profile: Proven experience in data architecture, management, and analysis Strong leadership and communication skills Proficiency in SQL and database management Familiarity with PowerBI/Tableau dashboarding tools Bachelor's degree in a related field required We Offer: Competitive salary package and benefits Opportunity to make a significant impact on education. Collaborative and supportive work environment Continuous professional development opportunities Apply Now: If you're passionate about leveraging data to drive excellence in education and making a meaningful impact on students' lives, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our client's dynamic team as Head of Data Integration and Strategy. About GreatFind Recruitment Here at GreatFind Recruitment, with 20 years EdTech experience, we specialise in Sourcing IT Talent for Education and the technology sector. Our clients include schools, multi-academy trusts, IT service providers, IT resellers, and educational software providers, Providing marketing, sales, technical, and operational professionals is our forte. At our agency, we know exactly what skills, personal attributes, and work experience our candidates need to succeed within our clients' businesses. We are an equal opportunity provider. Please note that as a result of the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual responses to each application. If you have not received any communication from us within three business days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
IT Project ManagerBristol£51' 500 + Hybrid working- 2 days a month in the office + Excellent benefits + Penson + holidaysDo you have a background in IT project management where you have led projects which involved data migration or system integration?Are you looking for a role with autonomy, variety, technical challenge and where you will be a vital cog in the wheel?As a Project Manager, your key purpose is to help manage change and plan for the future by improving the processes, services and products that we are transforming as part of our strategy.This is a unique opportunity to bring your skills, experience and passion for enabling change to a growing and critical healthcare organisation. The digital transformation you help to deliver will support over 70,000+ clients a year.The objective of this role is to support the business on any initiative necessary to improve the client journey, on small pathway changes to larger projects alongside process improvements to enhance the client experience and overall business.The ideal candidate will have 5 year's experience in an IT project manager role and have a proven track record in leading projects which have involved data migration or system integration.This is a brilliant role for an IT project manager to join a public sector organisation where you will play a pivotal role in the organisations growth and development.The role End to end project management of the implementation of new IT systems, including data migration and integration with existing systems Management of all elements of each project, including (but not limited to) budget management, requirements capture, implementation planning, issue impact assessments, risk mitigation and benefits management. Project reporting, including regular project boards as well as to senior stakeholders in the organisation Leading and guiding project teams and project managers while working with key stakeholders across the organisation Management of third party supplier relationshipsThe person Candidates need to have a background as an IT project Manager. Candidates must have a proven track record in managing projects that involved data migration or system integration Live in or commutable to the Bradley Stoke area in Bristol. Candidates will have ideally worked on projects where you are moving data to cloud.
May 18, 2024
Full time
IT Project ManagerBristol£51' 500 + Hybrid working- 2 days a month in the office + Excellent benefits + Penson + holidaysDo you have a background in IT project management where you have led projects which involved data migration or system integration?Are you looking for a role with autonomy, variety, technical challenge and where you will be a vital cog in the wheel?As a Project Manager, your key purpose is to help manage change and plan for the future by improving the processes, services and products that we are transforming as part of our strategy.This is a unique opportunity to bring your skills, experience and passion for enabling change to a growing and critical healthcare organisation. The digital transformation you help to deliver will support over 70,000+ clients a year.The objective of this role is to support the business on any initiative necessary to improve the client journey, on small pathway changes to larger projects alongside process improvements to enhance the client experience and overall business.The ideal candidate will have 5 year's experience in an IT project manager role and have a proven track record in leading projects which have involved data migration or system integration.This is a brilliant role for an IT project manager to join a public sector organisation where you will play a pivotal role in the organisations growth and development.The role End to end project management of the implementation of new IT systems, including data migration and integration with existing systems Management of all elements of each project, including (but not limited to) budget management, requirements capture, implementation planning, issue impact assessments, risk mitigation and benefits management. Project reporting, including regular project boards as well as to senior stakeholders in the organisation Leading and guiding project teams and project managers while working with key stakeholders across the organisation Management of third party supplier relationshipsThe person Candidates need to have a background as an IT project Manager. Candidates must have a proven track record in managing projects that involved data migration or system integration Live in or commutable to the Bradley Stoke area in Bristol. Candidates will have ideally worked on projects where you are moving data to cloud.
You might have thought that as "Technology Partner of the Year 2023" our dev team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere but you'd be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we're insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we're ONLY JUST getting started. We want YOU to come and lead us and to help us to innovate faster & smarter. Are you ready for your next mission? If so, we'd love to hear from you Role Info: Software Development Director (Exec Team Seat)Remote Working with Ellesmere Port Office-Based Minimum 1 Day Per Week£120,000 - £140,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Operational Hours 8am - 7pm. Occasional Saturday work required. Reporting to: CEOTeam Size: 12 Devs (UK Based) 4 QAs - (You will hire more!) Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and AdvicePedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury's, Post Office, Pret and More Your Background / Skills: Team Leadership, Software Project Delivery, Software, Automation Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Platforms, Strategic Thinking, Building Software Products, B2B SaaS, People / HR Tech. About us: We are the UK's leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services. We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile. By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency. We're not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it. Our Tech: Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower , is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business. Empower is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue. This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say: "It's so intuitive. It's built around how HR advice is actually provided. We're not fitting around the software; the software fits around us". Do you have experience leading software development teams? We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Development Director for our empower SaaS platform. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our market-leading platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and delivers exceptional value. Where you'll add value: + Recruit, build and lead a high-performing team of developers and QA engineers+ Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the development team+ Define and execute the development roadmap for the empower platform, aligned with product strategy and business objectives+ Oversee the development lifecycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment+ Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and code quality assurance+ Champion automated testing practices and tools, driving efficiency and improving software quality+ Partner closely with the Product Management function to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements+ Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the empower platform+ Contribute to the overall strategic direction of AdviserPlus, providing technical expertise and insights to the Executive Leadership Team About you: + Minimum 5 years' experience leading development teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment+ Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget+ Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)+ Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is a significant advantage+ Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools is a bonus+ Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills+ Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions+ Passion for building high-quality, innovative software products What's on Offer: + Life assurance+ Pension+ Holiday purchase scheme+ Volunteering days+ Long service awards+ Contribution towards professional qualifications+ Contribution towards membership fees+ Employee assistance programme+ Health cashback plan+ And more . Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the
May 18, 2024
Full time
You might have thought that as "Technology Partner of the Year 2023" our dev team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere but you'd be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we're insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we're ONLY JUST getting started. We want YOU to come and lead us and to help us to innovate faster & smarter. Are you ready for your next mission? If so, we'd love to hear from you Role Info: Software Development Director (Exec Team Seat)Remote Working with Ellesmere Port Office-Based Minimum 1 Day Per Week£120,000 - £140,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Operational Hours 8am - 7pm. Occasional Saturday work required. Reporting to: CEOTeam Size: 12 Devs (UK Based) 4 QAs - (You will hire more!) Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and AdvicePedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury's, Post Office, Pret and More Your Background / Skills: Team Leadership, Software Project Delivery, Software, Automation Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Platforms, Strategic Thinking, Building Software Products, B2B SaaS, People / HR Tech. About us: We are the UK's leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services. We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile. By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency. We're not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it. Our Tech: Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower , is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business. Empower is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue. This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say: "It's so intuitive. It's built around how HR advice is actually provided. We're not fitting around the software; the software fits around us". Do you have experience leading software development teams? We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Development Director for our empower SaaS platform. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our market-leading platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and delivers exceptional value. Where you'll add value: + Recruit, build and lead a high-performing team of developers and QA engineers+ Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the development team+ Define and execute the development roadmap for the empower platform, aligned with product strategy and business objectives+ Oversee the development lifecycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment+ Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and code quality assurance+ Champion automated testing practices and tools, driving efficiency and improving software quality+ Partner closely with the Product Management function to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements+ Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the empower platform+ Contribute to the overall strategic direction of AdviserPlus, providing technical expertise and insights to the Executive Leadership Team About you: + Minimum 5 years' experience leading development teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment+ Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget+ Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)+ Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is a significant advantage+ Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools is a bonus+ Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills+ Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions+ Passion for building high-quality, innovative software products What's on Offer: + Life assurance+ Pension+ Holiday purchase scheme+ Volunteering days+ Long service awards+ Contribution towards professional qualifications+ Contribution towards membership fees+ Employee assistance programme+ Health cashback plan+ And more . Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the
We have an exciting position available for an Insurance Data professional to join a FTSE 500 Global Insurer, at a pivotal time in their data journey. You'll join at a time where they are about to start work on their data stratergy, meaning your role will evolve with their journey to target state. The Data Integration and Governance Manager will be responsible for ensuring data management strategy gets implemented in alignment with business objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of Insurance business processes and technical aspects of data management to address integration challenges and meet data governance targets. Also will lead initiatives to improve data quality, compliance and efficient data utilization across. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the insurance industry and data management technologies to carry out deep dive into data and related processes when required. Responsibilities: Mandate data management and governance policies and procedures that align with both business needs and regulatory requirements. Facilitate data ownership and stewardship while ensuring compliance and risk management. Utilize comprehensive knowledge of insurance processes to address specific data governance needs and challenges within each data domain. Support programmes to integrate data systems and governance understanding and mitigating implementation challenges associated with data integration. Work closely with data services and business functions to ensure data integration and models maintain data management requirements. Develop and maintain metadata repositories to keep metadata accurate for effective data usage. Implement integrated Reference data solution ,facilitating change management and issue resolution to support seamless collaboration across all data usage. Implement practices to monitor data quality ,lineage and detect anomalies in real-time using the available tools. Integrate observability tools into data solutions to maintain data health. Continuous improvement approach to evaluate data maturity and implement best practices to optimize data value. Implement unified data management framework , accommodating diverse operational needs across various business unites and locations ensuring efficiency and data integrity. Maintain ongoing communication with data owners and stewards , conduct data governance working groups as required. Ensure continuous communication and awareness of data management tools and practices, arrange necessary training meeting business function requirements. Track KPIs to monitor the effectiveness of implemented solutions in improving data management practices. Skills Expertise in data modelling, metadata management, and data governance tools. Proficiency in data quality and analysis tools, along with a strong understanding of data observability is beneficial. Problem-solving expertise with a focus on data integrity checks. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and managing data-focused projects. Excellent communication abilities, effective in stakeholder management and training. Capable of managing multiple priorities and proactive in data issue resolution. Technical expertise in SQL, Power BI, DQPro, Ataccama Data Management can be advantageous.
May 18, 2024
Full time
We have an exciting position available for an Insurance Data professional to join a FTSE 500 Global Insurer, at a pivotal time in their data journey. You'll join at a time where they are about to start work on their data stratergy, meaning your role will evolve with their journey to target state. The Data Integration and Governance Manager will be responsible for ensuring data management strategy gets implemented in alignment with business objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of Insurance business processes and technical aspects of data management to address integration challenges and meet data governance targets. Also will lead initiatives to improve data quality, compliance and efficient data utilization across. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the insurance industry and data management technologies to carry out deep dive into data and related processes when required. Responsibilities: Mandate data management and governance policies and procedures that align with both business needs and regulatory requirements. Facilitate data ownership and stewardship while ensuring compliance and risk management. Utilize comprehensive knowledge of insurance processes to address specific data governance needs and challenges within each data domain. Support programmes to integrate data systems and governance understanding and mitigating implementation challenges associated with data integration. Work closely with data services and business functions to ensure data integration and models maintain data management requirements. Develop and maintain metadata repositories to keep metadata accurate for effective data usage. Implement integrated Reference data solution ,facilitating change management and issue resolution to support seamless collaboration across all data usage. Implement practices to monitor data quality ,lineage and detect anomalies in real-time using the available tools. Integrate observability tools into data solutions to maintain data health. Continuous improvement approach to evaluate data maturity and implement best practices to optimize data value. Implement unified data management framework , accommodating diverse operational needs across various business unites and locations ensuring efficiency and data integrity. Maintain ongoing communication with data owners and stewards , conduct data governance working groups as required. Ensure continuous communication and awareness of data management tools and practices, arrange necessary training meeting business function requirements. Track KPIs to monitor the effectiveness of implemented solutions in improving data management practices. Skills Expertise in data modelling, metadata management, and data governance tools. Proficiency in data quality and analysis tools, along with a strong understanding of data observability is beneficial. Problem-solving expertise with a focus on data integrity checks. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and managing data-focused projects. Excellent communication abilities, effective in stakeholder management and training. Capable of managing multiple priorities and proactive in data issue resolution. Technical expertise in SQL, Power BI, DQPro, Ataccama Data Management can be advantageous.
Company Description Hitachi Solutions understand what it takes to digitally transform organisations, harnessing the power of the latest technologies and seamlessly integrating them into businesses. As a global consultancy firm working across the private and public sectors, we specialise in user-friendly business applications based on the Microsoft cloud. With a team of experienced industry professionals, consultants and technology experts, Hitachi Solutions has a wide range of capabilities including digital transformation, ERP and CRM implementation, change management and data science & analytics. Our highly skilled team help drive improvements to many aspects of your business creating efficiencies and growth. For more information, visit Job Description Key responsibilities: Assisting customers to maximise returns on their Dynamics investment Developing long lasting and high-quality business relationships with clients by instilling trust and confidence Working directly with clients to understand their business strategy, programme requirements & processes Demonstrating the future state solution enactment of the articulated programme strategy in the context of Microsoft Dynamics CRM / CRM & related applications and technologies Utilising specialist knowledge of business processes and the Microsoft Dynamics / CRM product suite (including related applications and technologies) to support the development and expansion of the solution footprint to meet clients' articulated business strategy Providing solution demonstrations Developing original approaches to improve or replace existing processes and procedures Designing bespoke solutions Documenting the Programme Solution Design Supporting Lead Consultants in their review of functional specifications for clients of high complexity and quality, including complex integrations or significant module changes Acting as the single point design authority between Solution Architects so that solutions can be developed Guiding Client Programme Directors & Project Managers and keeping them informed Sharing knowledge with other project team members or other Hitachi Solutions consultants Execute assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with Hitachi Solution Europe Ltd's Quality Management Policy. Qualifications Key competencies: Deep functional knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics CRM / CRM solutions & integrations Experience of developing customised solutions to complex business problems Demonstrable Programme level Solution Architect experience Strong working knowledge of Solution and Integration Design Relevant Microsoft certifications Excellent documentation and communication skills A logical approach to problem solving and the structured introduction of change into operational systems Ability to multitask and prioritise Good interpersonal skills Attention to detail Additional Information The Hitachi Solutions Europe office is in London but our client offices are spread throughout the UK so candidates must be willing to travel and stay away from home during the working week. In responding to this application you are explicitly giving your permission under General Data Protection regulation (GDPR) & the UK Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA), for Hitachi Solutions Europe Limited to collect your information, store & process it for this role & / or any others that may be suitable now or in the future subject to Hitachi Solutions Europe Limited's Data Retention Policy. For more information please refer to our Privacy Policy located on Beware of scams Our recruiting team may communicate with candidates via domain email address and/or via our SmartRecruiters (Applicant Tracking System) domain email address regarding your application and interview requests. All offers will originate from domain email address. If you receive an offer or information from someone purporting to be an employee of Hitachi Solutions from any other domain, it may not be legitimate.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Company Description Hitachi Solutions understand what it takes to digitally transform organisations, harnessing the power of the latest technologies and seamlessly integrating them into businesses. As a global consultancy firm working across the private and public sectors, we specialise in user-friendly business applications based on the Microsoft cloud. With a team of experienced industry professionals, consultants and technology experts, Hitachi Solutions has a wide range of capabilities including digital transformation, ERP and CRM implementation, change management and data science & analytics. Our highly skilled team help drive improvements to many aspects of your business creating efficiencies and growth. For more information, visit Job Description Key responsibilities: Assisting customers to maximise returns on their Dynamics investment Developing long lasting and high-quality business relationships with clients by instilling trust and confidence Working directly with clients to understand their business strategy, programme requirements & processes Demonstrating the future state solution enactment of the articulated programme strategy in the context of Microsoft Dynamics CRM / CRM & related applications and technologies Utilising specialist knowledge of business processes and the Microsoft Dynamics / CRM product suite (including related applications and technologies) to support the development and expansion of the solution footprint to meet clients' articulated business strategy Providing solution demonstrations Developing original approaches to improve or replace existing processes and procedures Designing bespoke solutions Documenting the Programme Solution Design Supporting Lead Consultants in their review of functional specifications for clients of high complexity and quality, including complex integrations or significant module changes Acting as the single point design authority between Solution Architects so that solutions can be developed Guiding Client Programme Directors & Project Managers and keeping them informed Sharing knowledge with other project team members or other Hitachi Solutions consultants Execute assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with Hitachi Solution Europe Ltd's Quality Management Policy. Qualifications Key competencies: Deep functional knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics CRM / CRM solutions & integrations Experience of developing customised solutions to complex business problems Demonstrable Programme level Solution Architect experience Strong working knowledge of Solution and Integration Design Relevant Microsoft certifications Excellent documentation and communication skills A logical approach to problem solving and the structured introduction of change into operational systems Ability to multitask and prioritise Good interpersonal skills Attention to detail Additional Information The Hitachi Solutions Europe office is in London but our client offices are spread throughout the UK so candidates must be willing to travel and stay away from home during the working week. In responding to this application you are explicitly giving your permission under General Data Protection regulation (GDPR) & the UK Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA), for Hitachi Solutions Europe Limited to collect your information, store & process it for this role & / or any others that may be suitable now or in the future subject to Hitachi Solutions Europe Limited's Data Retention Policy. For more information please refer to our Privacy Policy located on Beware of scams Our recruiting team may communicate with candidates via domain email address and/or via our SmartRecruiters (Applicant Tracking System) domain email address regarding your application and interview requests. All offers will originate from domain email address. If you receive an offer or information from someone purporting to be an employee of Hitachi Solutions from any other domain, it may not be legitimate.
Information Technology Services' (ITS) provide IT Services to the global Crown Agents Group, ensuring IT solutions are identified and implemented to enable Crown Agents continued business operation in some of the most complex environments around the world Main Job Purpose Reporting into the Chief Operations and Performance Office, the Head of IT has overall responsibility for the management and delivery of corporate and client programming IT. The Head of IT is responsible for strategic planning, financial forecasting/budgeting and day-to-day operations IT across the CA group. They will also be responsible for ensuring that activities undertaken by and for the group are to the appropriate levels of effectiveness, quality, cost-efficiency and risk awareness Advise the Executive Committee & Board on IT strategy and tactical planning including policy & related best practice. Advise programme teams on IT strategy, budgets and risks associated during programme design phase. Work with the IT committee to establish the strategic direction and implementation of the Company's information systems. Ensure we remain up to date on the current trends and opportunities in IT to support effective and efficient business delivery. Provide strategic planning and insight into the future role of IT within the company globally; develop and refine related services to meet statutory and regulatory requirements Where necessary, lead the design and re-engineering of systems and processes to ensure it aligns with business need. Structure and resource the IT functions appropriately to facilitate delivery of service. Encourage & enable knowledge sharing and collaborative working across IT Identify ways to improve business efficiency via increased automation, integration and AI. Operational Management Oversee the setting of budgets and Annual Operating Plans for the IT. Lead a team of 4 to effectively deliver the ITS services Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT operational projects. Manage IT cost to ensure cost-effectiveness across licences, IT infrastructure and assets. Development and implementation of all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision. Oversight of Supplier budgets and invoices. Oversee the Service Desk Manager and the relationship with our outsourced service desk provider to ensure the required level on service, enhancing performance Negotiation and oversight of vendor, outsourced providers, consultant contracts and service agreements. Ensure a 'smart customer' approach to all external providers, in overseeing CA servers and the SQL database estate. General Provide technical cover for the IT management team, Service, Application and development managers. Provide cover and support to users with physical IT issues in the London office. Oversee and Support the IT Applications Manager to get the most out of applications used by the business. Oversee and support the IT team in any development requirements. Find ways to improve the service received in the international offices, to ensure this equates to the service received by staff in London. Manage and actively support daily operations of IT services including system interfaces, user support issues and IT maintenance tasks. About you Understanding database languages including SQL Understand integration languages and techniques including API and XML Experience of web, mobile app and portal development techniques Understanding of Cyber Security frameworks and experience in Cyber Security Accreditation Strong willingness to roll your sleeves up and dig in when support is needed Extensive experience of IT management including time spent at a senior management level. Experience working within a global organisation. Experience developing or contributing to ITS strategies. Experience supporting non-IT staff and programmes to use IT to enhance their experience and client offerings. Experience managing a Service Desk. Extensive experience in managing and negotiating with ITS suppliers. Experience in developing and adhering to ITS budgets. About us You'll be working with Crown Agents which is a high impact social enterprise passionate about transforming the future for millions of people. Since our creation in 1833 we have worked across the globe to improve public services and drive economic growth. Our expertise is finding new solutions to difficult problems for clients in the areas of health, governance, economic growth, humanitarian action and supply chain services. We work with and train leaders at local, national and international level to achieve lasting change drawing on our insight and experience. Crown Agents is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all candidates at all times as well as a business culture that reflects that belief. Crown Agents will treat everyone equally irrespective of race, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, and places an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Crown Agents shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidates are selected for interview, or in any terms of employment, and will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the role. Crown Agents is committed to being an organisation enhanced by diversity and encourages applications from anyone who shares our values and commitment to improving the lives of communities affected by poverty or conflict. About what's on offer Crown Agents offers an excellent salary package Crown Agents is piloting certain provisions of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), hence will request information from the applicant's previous employers relating to any findings of sexual misconduct during employment, or incidents involving the applicant under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms understanding of these recruitment procedures.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Information Technology Services' (ITS) provide IT Services to the global Crown Agents Group, ensuring IT solutions are identified and implemented to enable Crown Agents continued business operation in some of the most complex environments around the world Main Job Purpose Reporting into the Chief Operations and Performance Office, the Head of IT has overall responsibility for the management and delivery of corporate and client programming IT. The Head of IT is responsible for strategic planning, financial forecasting/budgeting and day-to-day operations IT across the CA group. They will also be responsible for ensuring that activities undertaken by and for the group are to the appropriate levels of effectiveness, quality, cost-efficiency and risk awareness Advise the Executive Committee & Board on IT strategy and tactical planning including policy & related best practice. Advise programme teams on IT strategy, budgets and risks associated during programme design phase. Work with the IT committee to establish the strategic direction and implementation of the Company's information systems. Ensure we remain up to date on the current trends and opportunities in IT to support effective and efficient business delivery. Provide strategic planning and insight into the future role of IT within the company globally; develop and refine related services to meet statutory and regulatory requirements Where necessary, lead the design and re-engineering of systems and processes to ensure it aligns with business need. Structure and resource the IT functions appropriately to facilitate delivery of service. Encourage & enable knowledge sharing and collaborative working across IT Identify ways to improve business efficiency via increased automation, integration and AI. Operational Management Oversee the setting of budgets and Annual Operating Plans for the IT. Lead a team of 4 to effectively deliver the ITS services Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT operational projects. Manage IT cost to ensure cost-effectiveness across licences, IT infrastructure and assets. Development and implementation of all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision. Oversight of Supplier budgets and invoices. Oversee the Service Desk Manager and the relationship with our outsourced service desk provider to ensure the required level on service, enhancing performance Negotiation and oversight of vendor, outsourced providers, consultant contracts and service agreements. Ensure a 'smart customer' approach to all external providers, in overseeing CA servers and the SQL database estate. General Provide technical cover for the IT management team, Service, Application and development managers. Provide cover and support to users with physical IT issues in the London office. Oversee and Support the IT Applications Manager to get the most out of applications used by the business. Oversee and support the IT team in any development requirements. Find ways to improve the service received in the international offices, to ensure this equates to the service received by staff in London. Manage and actively support daily operations of IT services including system interfaces, user support issues and IT maintenance tasks. About you Understanding database languages including SQL Understand integration languages and techniques including API and XML Experience of web, mobile app and portal development techniques Understanding of Cyber Security frameworks and experience in Cyber Security Accreditation Strong willingness to roll your sleeves up and dig in when support is needed Extensive experience of IT management including time spent at a senior management level. Experience working within a global organisation. Experience developing or contributing to ITS strategies. Experience supporting non-IT staff and programmes to use IT to enhance their experience and client offerings. Experience managing a Service Desk. Extensive experience in managing and negotiating with ITS suppliers. Experience in developing and adhering to ITS budgets. About us You'll be working with Crown Agents which is a high impact social enterprise passionate about transforming the future for millions of people. Since our creation in 1833 we have worked across the globe to improve public services and drive economic growth. Our expertise is finding new solutions to difficult problems for clients in the areas of health, governance, economic growth, humanitarian action and supply chain services. We work with and train leaders at local, national and international level to achieve lasting change drawing on our insight and experience. Crown Agents is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all candidates at all times as well as a business culture that reflects that belief. Crown Agents will treat everyone equally irrespective of race, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, and places an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Crown Agents shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidates are selected for interview, or in any terms of employment, and will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the role. Crown Agents is committed to being an organisation enhanced by diversity and encourages applications from anyone who shares our values and commitment to improving the lives of communities affected by poverty or conflict. About what's on offer Crown Agents offers an excellent salary package Crown Agents is piloting certain provisions of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), hence will request information from the applicant's previous employers relating to any findings of sexual misconduct during employment, or incidents involving the applicant under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms understanding of these recruitment procedures.
At EF World Journeys, we believe that the best way to learn about the world is to experience it. EF Go Ahead Tours and EF Ultimate Break are divisions of EF World Journeys, and we strive to make world travel easy. We want to empower travelers of all ages to get out there and experience something new on our guided tours. If you share this passion for opening the world, come work with us! On the Engineering team you'll join a group of engineers, product professionals, analysts, and UX/UI designers that build the applications and systems that make travel happen. We power every step of our customer's journey - from the e-commerce experience on the web, to creating personalized itineraries, to enhancing the travel experience through our mobile app. What you'll do As a Senior Salesforce Engineer, you will contribute to and support the systems that power our sales and service teams. In this role you will: Leverage Salesforce programming languages and frameworks (such as Apex, Visualforce Page, Aura, Lightning Web Components, and Sales Cloud products) to deliver strategic sales solutions Work with Engineering leadership to advise on process and developer experience changes that will help empower our engineering teams to work quickly, smoothly, and autonomously Continuously improve the design, quality, and performance of all aspects of our Salesforce footprint Collaborate frequently with other engineering teams to streamline Salesforce integrations with related systems (order management, customer service telephony, data warehouse, and more) Be a leader when it comes to Salesforce technology choices. You'll work with leadership and engineering teams to define, document, and evangelize best practices and help adopt and evolve the use of new offerings Who you are You are passionate about Salesforce development and thrive in a collaborative environment You have a strong aptitude and desire to learn new technologies, give and receive feedback, and grow outside of your comfort zone You are experienced in the Salesforce ecosystem of technologies and how they can empower a business, and can guide others to understand the best practices and appropriate usage of those technologies You are looking to grow, evolve, and improve engineering practices on your team and across the organization What you'll be doing on the World Journey's team Your first week, you will Onboard as an EF employee and World Journeys engineer - and maybe finish up some related paperwork Meet with your manager to set up the tech, the accounts, the meetings, and the relationships you'll need to be successful Meet your team and your team lead, explore our code, and start contributing some code of your own Your first month, you will Learn about our travel products and the business context of our projects, through trainings, guidance from your manager, and your own exploration Acquaint yourself with team processes, technical standards, and how we measure success, through trainings, guidance from your team lead, and your own contributions Begin shaping a professional development plan with your manager wherein you'll grow your technical and professional knowledge and build connections to peers across our teams Your first three months, you will Help define team goals to realize business opportunities, contribute to the strategy for achieving those goals, and own projects related to that work Collaborate across engineering domains to review work, help solve complex problems, and deepen your understanding of business offerings and engineering platforms Regularly meet with your manager to reflect on progress and sustain professional development Why you'll love working here Work in our beautiful Cambridge office or remote, where you'll enjoy comprehensive professional development, frequent social programming, and employee-run DEIB Resource Groups and clubs. You can expect: The opportunity to travel on one of our tours every year with no cost and no impact on your paid vacation. Four weeks paid vacation, ten paid holidays & two floating holidays. Robust professional growth opportunities including monthly trainings, workshops, and inspiring talks with global leaders and experts. 25% company match on your 401(k) contribution. Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance. Paid international business travel. Wellness benefits and a yearly fitness reimbursement. EF program discounts include travel, language schools, childcare, and more. Dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Discounts at local venues and businesses. About EF Education First At EF, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs, focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics, turn dreams into international opportunities. When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about, we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, parental status, identity, experience, and everything else that makes you unique. Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at .
May 18, 2024
Full time
At EF World Journeys, we believe that the best way to learn about the world is to experience it. EF Go Ahead Tours and EF Ultimate Break are divisions of EF World Journeys, and we strive to make world travel easy. We want to empower travelers of all ages to get out there and experience something new on our guided tours. If you share this passion for opening the world, come work with us! On the Engineering team you'll join a group of engineers, product professionals, analysts, and UX/UI designers that build the applications and systems that make travel happen. We power every step of our customer's journey - from the e-commerce experience on the web, to creating personalized itineraries, to enhancing the travel experience through our mobile app. What you'll do As a Senior Salesforce Engineer, you will contribute to and support the systems that power our sales and service teams. In this role you will: Leverage Salesforce programming languages and frameworks (such as Apex, Visualforce Page, Aura, Lightning Web Components, and Sales Cloud products) to deliver strategic sales solutions Work with Engineering leadership to advise on process and developer experience changes that will help empower our engineering teams to work quickly, smoothly, and autonomously Continuously improve the design, quality, and performance of all aspects of our Salesforce footprint Collaborate frequently with other engineering teams to streamline Salesforce integrations with related systems (order management, customer service telephony, data warehouse, and more) Be a leader when it comes to Salesforce technology choices. You'll work with leadership and engineering teams to define, document, and evangelize best practices and help adopt and evolve the use of new offerings Who you are You are passionate about Salesforce development and thrive in a collaborative environment You have a strong aptitude and desire to learn new technologies, give and receive feedback, and grow outside of your comfort zone You are experienced in the Salesforce ecosystem of technologies and how they can empower a business, and can guide others to understand the best practices and appropriate usage of those technologies You are looking to grow, evolve, and improve engineering practices on your team and across the organization What you'll be doing on the World Journey's team Your first week, you will Onboard as an EF employee and World Journeys engineer - and maybe finish up some related paperwork Meet with your manager to set up the tech, the accounts, the meetings, and the relationships you'll need to be successful Meet your team and your team lead, explore our code, and start contributing some code of your own Your first month, you will Learn about our travel products and the business context of our projects, through trainings, guidance from your manager, and your own exploration Acquaint yourself with team processes, technical standards, and how we measure success, through trainings, guidance from your team lead, and your own contributions Begin shaping a professional development plan with your manager wherein you'll grow your technical and professional knowledge and build connections to peers across our teams Your first three months, you will Help define team goals to realize business opportunities, contribute to the strategy for achieving those goals, and own projects related to that work Collaborate across engineering domains to review work, help solve complex problems, and deepen your understanding of business offerings and engineering platforms Regularly meet with your manager to reflect on progress and sustain professional development Why you'll love working here Work in our beautiful Cambridge office or remote, where you'll enjoy comprehensive professional development, frequent social programming, and employee-run DEIB Resource Groups and clubs. You can expect: The opportunity to travel on one of our tours every year with no cost and no impact on your paid vacation. Four weeks paid vacation, ten paid holidays & two floating holidays. Robust professional growth opportunities including monthly trainings, workshops, and inspiring talks with global leaders and experts. 25% company match on your 401(k) contribution. Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance. Paid international business travel. Wellness benefits and a yearly fitness reimbursement. EF program discounts include travel, language schools, childcare, and more. Dependent care, healthcare, and commuter flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Discounts at local venues and businesses. About EF Education First At EF, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs, focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics, turn dreams into international opportunities. When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about, we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, parental status, identity, experience, and everything else that makes you unique. Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at .
Tomorrow is a collection of companies that build better, faster, smarter solutions, to deliver exceptional digital experiences. Made up of some of the smartest minds, Tomorrow is shaping the future of digital experience, today. Found is a multi-award-winning digital growth agency whose vision is to be the agency of the future, now. Harnessing the efficiencies of technology and the future-thinking of a smart team of analysts, specialists, consultants and creatives, Found helps its clients grow their businesses online measurably, responsibly, and significantly. The Role The PPC Account Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership and guidance for your portfolio of clients. You will be responsible for owning the strategy and deliverables and building strong, successful relationships with your clients will be at the core of what you do. You will manage a team of talented PPC specialists, supporting, developing and nurturing the team to fulfil their full potential. You will identify new opportunities and implement new tactics to support the growth of the PPC team and the agency. ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT Act as a point of contact and escalation for all the assigned accounts within your team. Contribute to key meetings and provide support on all other meeting preparation and delivery. Develop and maintain close and productive client relationships as well as have the ability to identify new business opportunities from existing clients. Reviewing Quarterly Business Review and monthly meeting decks to ensure the correct insights around strategy and activity is being delivered to the client. Overseeing accounts to ensure all day to day requirements of account management are being completed such as dashboard accuracy, budget tracking, performance, deadlines met etc. are on track and accurate. STRATEGY OF ACCOUNTS Act as strategic lead for all PPC accounts under your remit, defining responsibilities, owning relationships and steering your team. Ensuring all accounts have a successful strategy and support PPC Account Managers in creating strategies that meet the client's objectives and KPIs. Overseeing monthly activity planning to ensure it is in line with client's strategy, and ensuring all relevant documents and tools such as digital plans, Asana etc, have been update and shared. Ensuring forecasts have been created and are regularly maintained. Leading integration to ensure the PPC team are working closely with the client, SEO and data teams to have clear and integrated performance planning and execution. Work with clients to set KPIs for campaigns and ensure performance is monitored closely against client goals and contractual requirements. Contribute to upsells, proposals and pitches with winning Paid Performance Media strategies that meet client's objectives. TEAM MANAGEMENT Understand the commercial requirements of your clients' businesses and determine strategies, and facilitate internal understanding, accordingly. Keeping up to date with recent algorithm & platform updates and news and adapting to improve process and deliverables. Manage the resourcing across accounts to ensure all tasks can be delivered within the hours available. Managing overburn across accounts and ensuring tasks are delivered within reasonable timeframes. Defining best practice and ensuring the team is operating in this way. Take a proactive approach to actively develop relationships with clients. Approachable, supportive and accountable for their own, the clients and the team's performance and outputs. Forward thinking and solutions orientated. Extremely collaborative across the agency. A strong leader, manager and mentor. Flexible Working - remote & flexible hours Personalised Career Development Summer hours on Friday + early finish on Fridays throughout the rest of the year Birthday day off + half a day leave throughout the year for extra celebrations Interchangeable bank holiday switch to celebrate the days important to you Employee Wellbeing Initiatives including Employee Assistance Programme Pension Bippit financial coaching Bupa Healthcare Enhanced parental leave Pregnancy loss and parental bereavement leave Compassionate leave Eye-care vouchers Summer and Christmas party Life Assurance & Income protection Cycle to work scheme Computer purchase scheme Regular lunch and learns Team socials Opportunities to attend conferences and industry events And more! We're a flexible employer so we're happy to hear from people who are looking to work fully remote. At Tomorrow, we embrace and support diversity, fostering a culture of inclusivity as we know it is fundamental to our mission to make digital experiences more engaging, connected and accountable. We're an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, nationality, neurodiversity
May 18, 2024
Full time
Tomorrow is a collection of companies that build better, faster, smarter solutions, to deliver exceptional digital experiences. Made up of some of the smartest minds, Tomorrow is shaping the future of digital experience, today. Found is a multi-award-winning digital growth agency whose vision is to be the agency of the future, now. Harnessing the efficiencies of technology and the future-thinking of a smart team of analysts, specialists, consultants and creatives, Found helps its clients grow their businesses online measurably, responsibly, and significantly. The Role The PPC Account Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership and guidance for your portfolio of clients. You will be responsible for owning the strategy and deliverables and building strong, successful relationships with your clients will be at the core of what you do. You will manage a team of talented PPC specialists, supporting, developing and nurturing the team to fulfil their full potential. You will identify new opportunities and implement new tactics to support the growth of the PPC team and the agency. ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT Act as a point of contact and escalation for all the assigned accounts within your team. Contribute to key meetings and provide support on all other meeting preparation and delivery. Develop and maintain close and productive client relationships as well as have the ability to identify new business opportunities from existing clients. Reviewing Quarterly Business Review and monthly meeting decks to ensure the correct insights around strategy and activity is being delivered to the client. Overseeing accounts to ensure all day to day requirements of account management are being completed such as dashboard accuracy, budget tracking, performance, deadlines met etc. are on track and accurate. STRATEGY OF ACCOUNTS Act as strategic lead for all PPC accounts under your remit, defining responsibilities, owning relationships and steering your team. Ensuring all accounts have a successful strategy and support PPC Account Managers in creating strategies that meet the client's objectives and KPIs. Overseeing monthly activity planning to ensure it is in line with client's strategy, and ensuring all relevant documents and tools such as digital plans, Asana etc, have been update and shared. Ensuring forecasts have been created and are regularly maintained. Leading integration to ensure the PPC team are working closely with the client, SEO and data teams to have clear and integrated performance planning and execution. Work with clients to set KPIs for campaigns and ensure performance is monitored closely against client goals and contractual requirements. Contribute to upsells, proposals and pitches with winning Paid Performance Media strategies that meet client's objectives. TEAM MANAGEMENT Understand the commercial requirements of your clients' businesses and determine strategies, and facilitate internal understanding, accordingly. Keeping up to date with recent algorithm & platform updates and news and adapting to improve process and deliverables. Manage the resourcing across accounts to ensure all tasks can be delivered within the hours available. Managing overburn across accounts and ensuring tasks are delivered within reasonable timeframes. Defining best practice and ensuring the team is operating in this way. Take a proactive approach to actively develop relationships with clients. Approachable, supportive and accountable for their own, the clients and the team's performance and outputs. Forward thinking and solutions orientated. Extremely collaborative across the agency. A strong leader, manager and mentor. Flexible Working - remote & flexible hours Personalised Career Development Summer hours on Friday + early finish on Fridays throughout the rest of the year Birthday day off + half a day leave throughout the year for extra celebrations Interchangeable bank holiday switch to celebrate the days important to you Employee Wellbeing Initiatives including Employee Assistance Programme Pension Bippit financial coaching Bupa Healthcare Enhanced parental leave Pregnancy loss and parental bereavement leave Compassionate leave Eye-care vouchers Summer and Christmas party Life Assurance & Income protection Cycle to work scheme Computer purchase scheme Regular lunch and learns Team socials Opportunities to attend conferences and industry events And more! We're a flexible employer so we're happy to hear from people who are looking to work fully remote. At Tomorrow, we embrace and support diversity, fostering a culture of inclusivity as we know it is fundamental to our mission to make digital experiences more engaging, connected and accountable. We're an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, nationality, neurodiversity
You might have thought that as Technology Partner of the Year 2023 our dev team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere but you d be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we re insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we re ONLY JUST getting started. We want YOU to come and lead us and to help us to innovate faster & smarter. Are you ready for your next mission? If so, we d love to hear from you Role Info: Software Development Director (Exec Team Seat) Remote Working with Ellesmere Port Office-Based Minimum 1 Day Per Week £120,000 - £140,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Operational Hours 8am 7pm. Occasional Saturday work required. Reporting to: CEO Team Size: 12 Devs (UK Based) 4 QAs - (You will hire more!) Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and Advice Pedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023 Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury s, Post Office, Pret and More Your Background / Skills: Team Leadership, Software Project Delivery, Software, Automation Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Platforms, Strategic Thinking, Building Software Products, B2B SaaS, People / HR Tech. About us: We are the UK s leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services. We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile. By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency. We re not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it. Our Tech: Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower , is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business. Empower is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue. This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say: It s so intuitive. It s built around how HR advice is actually provided. We re not fitting around the software; the software fits around us . Do you have experience leading software development teams? We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Development Director for our empower SaaS platform. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our market-leading platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and delivers exceptional value. Where you ll add value: + Recruit, build and lead a high-performing team of developers and QA engineers + Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the development team + Define and execute the development roadmap for the empower platform, aligned with product strategy and business objectives + Oversee the development lifecycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment + Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and code quality assurance + Champion automated testing practices and tools, driving efficiency and improving software quality + Partner closely with the Product Management function to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the empower platform + Contribute to the overall strategic direction of AdviserPlus, providing technical expertise and insights to the Executive Leadership Team About you: + Minimum 5 years experience leading development teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment + Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget + Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) + Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is a significant advantage + Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools is a bonus + Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills + Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions + Passion for building high-quality, innovative software products What s on Offer: + Life assurance + Pension + Holiday purchase scheme + Volunteering days + Long service awards + Contribution towards professional qualifications + Contribution towards membership fees + Employee assistance programme + Health cashback plan + And more . Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
May 18, 2024
Full time
You might have thought that as Technology Partner of the Year 2023 our dev team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere but you d be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we re insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we re ONLY JUST getting started. We want YOU to come and lead us and to help us to innovate faster & smarter. Are you ready for your next mission? If so, we d love to hear from you Role Info: Software Development Director (Exec Team Seat) Remote Working with Ellesmere Port Office-Based Minimum 1 Day Per Week £120,000 - £140,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Operational Hours 8am 7pm. Occasional Saturday work required. Reporting to: CEO Team Size: 12 Devs (UK Based) 4 QAs - (You will hire more!) Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and Advice Pedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023 Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury s, Post Office, Pret and More Your Background / Skills: Team Leadership, Software Project Delivery, Software, Automation Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Platforms, Strategic Thinking, Building Software Products, B2B SaaS, People / HR Tech. About us: We are the UK s leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services. We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile. By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency. We re not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it. Our Tech: Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower , is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business. Empower is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue. This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say: It s so intuitive. It s built around how HR advice is actually provided. We re not fitting around the software; the software fits around us . Do you have experience leading software development teams? We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Development Director for our empower SaaS platform. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our market-leading platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and delivers exceptional value. Where you ll add value: + Recruit, build and lead a high-performing team of developers and QA engineers + Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the development team + Define and execute the development roadmap for the empower platform, aligned with product strategy and business objectives + Oversee the development lifecycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment + Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and code quality assurance + Champion automated testing practices and tools, driving efficiency and improving software quality + Partner closely with the Product Management function to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the empower platform + Contribute to the overall strategic direction of AdviserPlus, providing technical expertise and insights to the Executive Leadership Team About you: + Minimum 5 years experience leading development teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment + Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget + Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) + Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is a significant advantage + Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools is a bonus + Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills + Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions + Passion for building high-quality, innovative software products What s on Offer: + Life assurance + Pension + Holiday purchase scheme + Volunteering days + Long service awards + Contribution towards professional qualifications + Contribution towards membership fees + Employee assistance programme + Health cashback plan + And more . Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
You might have thought that as Technology Partner of the Year 2023 our dev team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere but you d be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we re insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we re ONLY JUST getting started. We want YOU to come and lead us and to help us to innovate faster & smarter. Are you ready for your next mission? If so, we d love to hear from you Role Info: Software Development Director (Exec Team Seat) Remote Working with Ellesmere Port Office-Based Minimum 1 Day Per Week £120,000 - £140,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Operational Hours 8am 7pm. Occasional Saturday work required. Reporting to: CEO Team Size: 12 Devs (UK Based) 4 QAs - (You will hire more!) Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and Advice Pedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023 Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury s, Post Office, Pret and More Your Background / Skills: Team Leadership, Software Project Delivery, Software, Automation Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Platforms, Strategic Thinking, Building Software Products, B2B SaaS, People / HR Tech. About us: We are the UK s leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services. We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile. By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency. We re not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it. Our Tech: Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower , is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business. Empower is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue. This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say: It s so intuitive. It s built around how HR advice is actually provided. We re not fitting around the software; the software fits around us . Do you have experience leading software development teams? We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Development Director for our empower SaaS platform. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our market-leading platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and delivers exceptional value. Where you ll add value: + Recruit, build and lead a high-performing team of developers and QA engineers + Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the development team + Define and execute the development roadmap for the empower platform, aligned with product strategy and business objectives + Oversee the development lifecycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment + Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and code quality assurance + Champion automated testing practices and tools, driving efficiency and improving software quality + Partner closely with the Product Management function to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the empower platform + Contribute to the overall strategic direction of AdviserPlus, providing technical expertise and insights to the Executive Leadership Team About you: + Minimum 5 years experience leading development teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment + Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget + Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) + Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is a significant advantage + Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools is a bonus + Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills + Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions + Passion for building high-quality, innovative software products What s on Offer: + Life assurance + Pension + Holiday purchase scheme + Volunteering days + Long service awards + Contribution towards professional qualifications + Contribution towards membership fees + Employee assistance programme + Health cashback plan + And more . Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
May 18, 2024
Full time
You might have thought that as Technology Partner of the Year 2023 our dev team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere but you d be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we re insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we re ONLY JUST getting started. We want YOU to come and lead us and to help us to innovate faster & smarter. Are you ready for your next mission? If so, we d love to hear from you Role Info: Software Development Director (Exec Team Seat) Remote Working with Ellesmere Port Office-Based Minimum 1 Day Per Week £120,000 - £140,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Operational Hours 8am 7pm. Occasional Saturday work required. Reporting to: CEO Team Size: 12 Devs (UK Based) 4 QAs - (You will hire more!) Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and Advice Pedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023 Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury s, Post Office, Pret and More Your Background / Skills: Team Leadership, Software Project Delivery, Software, Automation Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Platforms, Strategic Thinking, Building Software Products, B2B SaaS, People / HR Tech. About us: We are the UK s leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services. We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile. By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency. We re not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it. Our Tech: Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower , is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business. Empower is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue. This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say: It s so intuitive. It s built around how HR advice is actually provided. We re not fitting around the software; the software fits around us . Do you have experience leading software development teams? We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Development Director for our empower SaaS platform. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our market-leading platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and delivers exceptional value. Where you ll add value: + Recruit, build and lead a high-performing team of developers and QA engineers + Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the development team + Define and execute the development roadmap for the empower platform, aligned with product strategy and business objectives + Oversee the development lifecycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment + Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and code quality assurance + Champion automated testing practices and tools, driving efficiency and improving software quality + Partner closely with the Product Management function to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the empower platform + Contribute to the overall strategic direction of AdviserPlus, providing technical expertise and insights to the Executive Leadership Team About you: + Minimum 5 years experience leading development teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment + Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget + Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) + Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is a significant advantage + Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools is a bonus + Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills + Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions + Passion for building high-quality, innovative software products What s on Offer: + Life assurance + Pension + Holiday purchase scheme + Volunteering days + Long service awards + Contribution towards professional qualifications + Contribution towards membership fees + Employee assistance programme + Health cashback plan + And more . Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
You might have thought that as Technology Partner of the Year 2023 our dev team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere but you d be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we re insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we re ONLY JUST getting started. We want YOU to come and lead us and to help us to innovate faster & smarter. Are you ready for your next mission? If so, we d love to hear from you Role Info: Software Development Director (Exec Team Seat) Remote Working with Ellesmere Port Office-Based Minimum 1 Day Per Week £120,000 - £140,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Operational Hours 8am 7pm. Occasional Saturday work required. Reporting to: CEO Team Size: 12 Devs (UK Based) 4 QAs - (You will hire more!) Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and Advice Pedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023 Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury s, Post Office, Pret and More Your Background / Skills: Team Leadership, Software Project Delivery, Software, Automation Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Platforms, Strategic Thinking, Building Software Products, B2B SaaS, People / HR Tech. About us: We are the UK s leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services. We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile. By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency. We re not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it. Our Tech: Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower , is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business. Empower is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue. This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say: It s so intuitive. It s built around how HR advice is actually provided. We re not fitting around the software; the software fits around us . Do you have experience leading software development teams? We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Development Director for our empower SaaS platform. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our market-leading platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and delivers exceptional value. Where you ll add value: + Recruit, build and lead a high-performing team of developers and QA engineers + Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the development team + Define and execute the development roadmap for the empower platform, aligned with product strategy and business objectives + Oversee the development lifecycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment + Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and code quality assurance + Champion automated testing practices and tools, driving efficiency and improving software quality + Partner closely with the Product Management function to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the empower platform + Contribute to the overall strategic direction of AdviserPlus, providing technical expertise and insights to the Executive Leadership Team About you: + Minimum 5 years experience leading development teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment + Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget + Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) + Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is a significant advantage + Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools is a bonus + Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills + Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions + Passion for building high-quality, innovative software products What s on Offer: + Life assurance + Pension + Holiday purchase scheme + Volunteering days + Long service awards + Contribution towards professional qualifications + Contribution towards membership fees + Employee assistance programme + Health cashback plan + And more . Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
May 18, 2024
Full time
You might have thought that as Technology Partner of the Year 2023 our dev team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere but you d be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we re insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we re ONLY JUST getting started. We want YOU to come and lead us and to help us to innovate faster & smarter. Are you ready for your next mission? If so, we d love to hear from you Role Info: Software Development Director (Exec Team Seat) Remote Working with Ellesmere Port Office-Based Minimum 1 Day Per Week £120,000 - £140,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Operational Hours 8am 7pm. Occasional Saturday work required. Reporting to: CEO Team Size: 12 Devs (UK Based) 4 QAs - (You will hire more!) Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and Advice Pedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023 Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury s, Post Office, Pret and More Your Background / Skills: Team Leadership, Software Project Delivery, Software, Automation Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Platforms, Strategic Thinking, Building Software Products, B2B SaaS, People / HR Tech. About us: We are the UK s leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services. We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile. By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency. We re not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it. Our Tech: Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower , is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business. Empower is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue. This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say: It s so intuitive. It s built around how HR advice is actually provided. We re not fitting around the software; the software fits around us . Do you have experience leading software development teams? We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Development Director for our empower SaaS platform. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our market-leading platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and delivers exceptional value. Where you ll add value: + Recruit, build and lead a high-performing team of developers and QA engineers + Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the development team + Define and execute the development roadmap for the empower platform, aligned with product strategy and business objectives + Oversee the development lifecycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment + Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and code quality assurance + Champion automated testing practices and tools, driving efficiency and improving software quality + Partner closely with the Product Management function to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements + Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the empower platform + Contribute to the overall strategic direction of AdviserPlus, providing technical expertise and insights to the Executive Leadership Team About you: + Minimum 5 years experience leading development teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment + Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget + Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) + Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is a significant advantage + Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools is a bonus + Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills + Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions + Passion for building high-quality, innovative software products What s on Offer: + Life assurance + Pension + Holiday purchase scheme + Volunteering days + Long service awards + Contribution towards professional qualifications + Contribution towards membership fees + Employee assistance programme + Health cashback plan + And more . Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
Solution Architect - Integration 75K- 100K Hybrid Working Model (London 2 / 3 Days Per Month) Enterprise Level Organisation Summary My client is a global facilities management company providing services like cleaning, security, catering, and waste management across various industries. Emphasizing sustainability and innovation, they offer tailored solutions for clients worldwide, ensuring safe and efficient environments while minimizing environmental impact. The Solution Architect will be responsible for the overarching technology architecture that enables business processes and data flows to connect in harmony with the end-to-end business architecture in a new fully automated digital business model. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain future state architectures, using documented business requirements, developing solution options, architecture documentation and managing the approval and sign off process. Ensure the designed architecture is maintained to a contemporary standard and reviewed regularly with colleagues across the IT organisation and business. Manage risks and issues associated with the architecture design process and escalate where necessary. Input to both the demand management process and Technical Design Authority (TDA) to govern project architecture deliverables. Lead the architecture and development governance community with a focus on the quality and longevity of solutions. Work with other architects, business analysts, project managers, PMO and other technology colleagues to ensure alignment of proposed solutions to both IT Strategy and Business Strategy, architecture standard and principles. Work with delivery partners and technology vendors to align detailed design and build activities to high-level architecture principles. Develop long-term relationships with colleagues, delivery partners and technology vendors. Technologies: SAP Success Factors, D365, Azure Integration Services, Azure logic Apps. M&A experience is essential. Experience integrating different applications and working on different business processes and systems.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Solution Architect - Integration 75K- 100K Hybrid Working Model (London 2 / 3 Days Per Month) Enterprise Level Organisation Summary My client is a global facilities management company providing services like cleaning, security, catering, and waste management across various industries. Emphasizing sustainability and innovation, they offer tailored solutions for clients worldwide, ensuring safe and efficient environments while minimizing environmental impact. The Solution Architect will be responsible for the overarching technology architecture that enables business processes and data flows to connect in harmony with the end-to-end business architecture in a new fully automated digital business model. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain future state architectures, using documented business requirements, developing solution options, architecture documentation and managing the approval and sign off process. Ensure the designed architecture is maintained to a contemporary standard and reviewed regularly with colleagues across the IT organisation and business. Manage risks and issues associated with the architecture design process and escalate where necessary. Input to both the demand management process and Technical Design Authority (TDA) to govern project architecture deliverables. Lead the architecture and development governance community with a focus on the quality and longevity of solutions. Work with other architects, business analysts, project managers, PMO and other technology colleagues to ensure alignment of proposed solutions to both IT Strategy and Business Strategy, architecture standard and principles. Work with delivery partners and technology vendors to align detailed design and build activities to high-level architecture principles. Develop long-term relationships with colleagues, delivery partners and technology vendors. Technologies: SAP Success Factors, D365, Azure Integration Services, Azure logic Apps. M&A experience is essential. Experience integrating different applications and working on different business processes and systems.
Solution Architect - Integration 75K- 100K Hybrid Working Model (London 2 / 3 Days Per Month) Enterprise Level Organisation Summary My client is a global facilities management company providing services like cleaning, security, catering, and waste management across various industries. Emphasizing sustainability and innovation, they offer tailored solutions for clients worldwide, ensuring safe and efficient environments while minimizing environmental impact. The Solution Architect will be responsible for the overarching technology architecture that enables business processes and data flows to connect in harmony with the end-to-end business architecture in a new fully automated digital business model. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain future state architectures, using documented business requirements, developing solution options, architecture documentation and managing the approval and sign off process. Ensure the designed architecture is maintained to a contemporary standard and reviewed regularly with colleagues across the IT organisation and business. Manage risks and issues associated with the architecture design process and escalate where necessary. Input to both the demand management process and Technical Design Authority (TDA) to govern project architecture deliverables. Lead the architecture and development governance community with a focus on the quality and longevity of solutions. Work with other architects, business analysts, project managers, PMO and other technology colleagues to ensure alignment of proposed solutions to both IT Strategy and Business Strategy, architecture standard and principles. Work with delivery partners and technology vendors to align detailed design and build activities to high-level architecture principles. Develop long-term relationships with colleagues, delivery partners and technology vendors. Technologies: SAP Success Factors, D365, Azure Integration Services, Azure logic Apps. M&A experience is essential. Experience working on several different applications. Experience doing high level solution architecture designs.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Solution Architect - Integration 75K- 100K Hybrid Working Model (London 2 / 3 Days Per Month) Enterprise Level Organisation Summary My client is a global facilities management company providing services like cleaning, security, catering, and waste management across various industries. Emphasizing sustainability and innovation, they offer tailored solutions for clients worldwide, ensuring safe and efficient environments while minimizing environmental impact. The Solution Architect will be responsible for the overarching technology architecture that enables business processes and data flows to connect in harmony with the end-to-end business architecture in a new fully automated digital business model. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain future state architectures, using documented business requirements, developing solution options, architecture documentation and managing the approval and sign off process. Ensure the designed architecture is maintained to a contemporary standard and reviewed regularly with colleagues across the IT organisation and business. Manage risks and issues associated with the architecture design process and escalate where necessary. Input to both the demand management process and Technical Design Authority (TDA) to govern project architecture deliverables. Lead the architecture and development governance community with a focus on the quality and longevity of solutions. Work with other architects, business analysts, project managers, PMO and other technology colleagues to ensure alignment of proposed solutions to both IT Strategy and Business Strategy, architecture standard and principles. Work with delivery partners and technology vendors to align detailed design and build activities to high-level architecture principles. Develop long-term relationships with colleagues, delivery partners and technology vendors. Technologies: SAP Success Factors, D365, Azure Integration Services, Azure logic Apps. M&A experience is essential. Experience working on several different applications. Experience doing high level solution architecture designs.
Role: Test Manager Location: Remote (occasional Travel to Yeovil) Duration: 6 Months Brief The Test Manager will be responsible for our Service Validation & Testing performed during the transition and during the term of Client contracts spanning Managed Print and Content Capture Services, and production print centres. The Account Test Manager function will also provide support for Clients and 3rd party testing resources The Test Manager will be responsible for delivering: Test execution and support of Client and other suppliers testing activities Management and creation of Phased Test plans, e.g CIT, SIT, UAT. Authoring and creation of Test scripts from HLD, LLD and requirements. Xerox Print Service compliance with the Client's Test Strategy Xerox Print Service compliance with the Client's Testing Policies, Processes, Procedures Ensure alignment of all Xerox test processes with the Client's Test Strategy Management and change control of the Xerox Model Office test environments Create and maintain Xerox test data and process documentation The role includes all relevant testing types, including (but not limited to); System Testing Integration Testing Performance Testing Regression Testing User Acceptance Testing Report Testing Financial Testing Operational Acceptance / Service Acceptance Testing Cutover / Implementation Testing (inc. zero tests) Required Skills and Experience Knowledge and hands on experience of managing virtualised test environments. Knowledge of MS Azure, SQL server Experience of testing print / testing driver's / print servers / print migration etc Experience of defining/creating test strategies and plans / test scheduling with multiple suppliers Experience of System Integration Testing Excellent written and verbal communication skills as will have to work with project / service delivery / external suppliers / and attend client meetings Excellent MS Excel / MS Word / MS Project skills and can evidence documentation skills Experience of documentation approval processes, review, auditing and sign off through PMO or self managed Experience of testing aligned to multiple towers Desirable - experience of Jira/Zephyr/DevOps testing toolset For more information and immediate consideration please apply directly to this advert
May 17, 2024
Contractor
Role: Test Manager Location: Remote (occasional Travel to Yeovil) Duration: 6 Months Brief The Test Manager will be responsible for our Service Validation & Testing performed during the transition and during the term of Client contracts spanning Managed Print and Content Capture Services, and production print centres. The Account Test Manager function will also provide support for Clients and 3rd party testing resources The Test Manager will be responsible for delivering: Test execution and support of Client and other suppliers testing activities Management and creation of Phased Test plans, e.g CIT, SIT, UAT. Authoring and creation of Test scripts from HLD, LLD and requirements. Xerox Print Service compliance with the Client's Test Strategy Xerox Print Service compliance with the Client's Testing Policies, Processes, Procedures Ensure alignment of all Xerox test processes with the Client's Test Strategy Management and change control of the Xerox Model Office test environments Create and maintain Xerox test data and process documentation The role includes all relevant testing types, including (but not limited to); System Testing Integration Testing Performance Testing Regression Testing User Acceptance Testing Report Testing Financial Testing Operational Acceptance / Service Acceptance Testing Cutover / Implementation Testing (inc. zero tests) Required Skills and Experience Knowledge and hands on experience of managing virtualised test environments. Knowledge of MS Azure, SQL server Experience of testing print / testing driver's / print servers / print migration etc Experience of defining/creating test strategies and plans / test scheduling with multiple suppliers Experience of System Integration Testing Excellent written and verbal communication skills as will have to work with project / service delivery / external suppliers / and attend client meetings Excellent MS Excel / MS Word / MS Project skills and can evidence documentation skills Experience of documentation approval processes, review, auditing and sign off through PMO or self managed Experience of testing aligned to multiple towers Desirable - experience of Jira/Zephyr/DevOps testing toolset For more information and immediate consideration please apply directly to this advert
IT Infrastructure Team Lead Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum Location: London/Hybrid home based, however, travel to site as and when required. My client is a privatley owned insurance business who are recruiting an IT infrastructure Team Lead. they are dedicated to advancing their IT strategy to achieve ultimate system efficiency, reliability, and excellence in end-user experience. They operate within a modern workplace ecosystem, prioritizing best practices and security. the IT infrastructure team lead will be responsible for the day to day managment of a small team whilst still being hands on around the it infrastructure. Responsibilities: Leadership: Lead a team of skilled infrastructure professionals and third-party vendors, overseeing all infrastructure services. Infrastructure Design: Collect and analyze data to design scalable, budget-conscious infrastructure solutions cutting-edge technologies. Security Management: Identify and mitigate potential threats, embed security standards, and ensure compliance. Disaster Recovery: Contribute to detailed disaster recovery planning to ensure efficient backup solutions for all infrastructure elements. Infrastructure Provisioning and Configuration Management: Set up and maintain IT resources, ensuring system consistency through templated/code-based approaches. Infrastructure Monitoring and Logging: Continuously monitor performance and health data across various assets, facilitating proactive issue detection and resolution. Infrastructure Upgrades: Plan and implement software updates, system upgrades, and new elements, acting as a project manager for seamless integration. Acquisition Integrations: Support technical tasks for acquisition integration, ensuring smooth transitions and positive experiences for incoming staff. Documentation and Reporting: Create and update technical documentation, including hardware/software components, performance reports, and problem-solving guidelines. Cross-Team Communication: Translate business requirements into technical implementations, fostering communication between non-tech stakeholders and IT staff. Technical Skills: Proficiency in building and deploying physical, cloud, hybrid, cloud-native, and serverless architectures. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Fortinet Next-Generation Firewalls. Experience with backup management, email technologies, Microsoft Security stack, migration tools, and Microsoft Intune. Broad IT background including Windows operating systems, Active Directory, M365, networks, virtual machines, and DNS. Microsoft certifications: AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator), AZ-305 (Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure), Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert. Behavioral Skills: Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent project management and coordination abilities. Security-focused with a commitment to best practices. Collaborative mindset, eager to share ideas with the team. Ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences. Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Willingness to travel to company offices as needed for project work. To discuss this IT infrastructure team lead opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Adam Pettitt, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website. To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at VIQU IT Recruitment on LinkedIn, and
May 17, 2024
Full time
IT Infrastructure Team Lead Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum Location: London/Hybrid home based, however, travel to site as and when required. My client is a privatley owned insurance business who are recruiting an IT infrastructure Team Lead. they are dedicated to advancing their IT strategy to achieve ultimate system efficiency, reliability, and excellence in end-user experience. They operate within a modern workplace ecosystem, prioritizing best practices and security. the IT infrastructure team lead will be responsible for the day to day managment of a small team whilst still being hands on around the it infrastructure. Responsibilities: Leadership: Lead a team of skilled infrastructure professionals and third-party vendors, overseeing all infrastructure services. Infrastructure Design: Collect and analyze data to design scalable, budget-conscious infrastructure solutions cutting-edge technologies. Security Management: Identify and mitigate potential threats, embed security standards, and ensure compliance. Disaster Recovery: Contribute to detailed disaster recovery planning to ensure efficient backup solutions for all infrastructure elements. Infrastructure Provisioning and Configuration Management: Set up and maintain IT resources, ensuring system consistency through templated/code-based approaches. Infrastructure Monitoring and Logging: Continuously monitor performance and health data across various assets, facilitating proactive issue detection and resolution. Infrastructure Upgrades: Plan and implement software updates, system upgrades, and new elements, acting as a project manager for seamless integration. Acquisition Integrations: Support technical tasks for acquisition integration, ensuring smooth transitions and positive experiences for incoming staff. Documentation and Reporting: Create and update technical documentation, including hardware/software components, performance reports, and problem-solving guidelines. Cross-Team Communication: Translate business requirements into technical implementations, fostering communication between non-tech stakeholders and IT staff. Technical Skills: Proficiency in building and deploying physical, cloud, hybrid, cloud-native, and serverless architectures. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Fortinet Next-Generation Firewalls. Experience with backup management, email technologies, Microsoft Security stack, migration tools, and Microsoft Intune. Broad IT background including Windows operating systems, Active Directory, M365, networks, virtual machines, and DNS. Microsoft certifications: AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator), AZ-305 (Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure), Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert. Behavioral Skills: Strong leadership and people management skills. Excellent project management and coordination abilities. Security-focused with a commitment to best practices. Collaborative mindset, eager to share ideas with the team. Ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences. Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Willingness to travel to company offices as needed for project work. To discuss this IT infrastructure team lead opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Consultant. Additionally, you can contact Adam Pettitt, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website. To be the first to hear about other exciting opportunities, technology, and recruitment news, please also follow us at VIQU IT Recruitment on LinkedIn, and
Solution Architect - Asset ManagerCity of London12 Month FTCResponsibilities include defining roadmaps, application and integration strategies, and architectural standards, as well as supporting the establishment of foundational cloud capabilities. The architect will maintain a hands-on approach, drawing on their engineering background to deliver robust solutions, while also fostering collaboration with strategic partners and internal teams to drive continuous improvement and minimise risks.They will be responsible for defining and delivering roadmaps, defining application and integration strategies to support the transformational journey, decision making for application architecture for cloud integration services.Defining architectural standards based on best practices and repeatable processes ensuring they are embedded as part of the technical governance processes. They will play a significant role in defining, maintaining and communicating the IT Strategy, technology roadmaps and play an active role in technical governance.RESPONSIBILITIES Design and develop IT solutions that meet the business requirements and align with the company's technology strategy Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses to assess the potential impact of proposed solutions Collaborate with software developers, engineers, and other IT professionals to ensure the successful implementation and integration of solutions Establish and lead on architecture principles, standards, defining reusable standards, guidelines, patterns, and strategies for guiding the use of public cloud and on-premises infrastructure services including system diagrams, flowcharts, and data models, to guide the development and implementation process Provide support for the Technology Leadership Team in innovation, advice on strategic IT decisions, technology choices and the assessment of investment cases for technology using excellent written and oral communication skills to present ideas in a business and user friendly language. Assist engineering teams to create and update all project documentation relating to the low-level design, ensuring adherence to both IT architecture and high-level design principles. Apply appropriate, structured methodologies and implement architecture standards and industry best practice Design architectures using the principles of re-use and complexity reduction, while balancing performance, scalability and extensibility Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the organisation remains competitive and innovative. Support the business in our journey to become data-driven, by capturing and understanding their business needs, and defining and implementing Data and Analytics reference architectures, solutions and roadmaps. Provide clarity, thought leadership and design blueprints on Data management including migration, mastery, redundancy & lineage. Design and develop solutions architecture, data architecture and data governance specs based on the to-be processes that are part of the business and digital transformations.SKILLS: Demonstrated exposure to multiple, diverse technical configurations, technologies and processing Proven experience in technology architecture and design with a deep knowledge of Cloud based Data Platforms Experience of prototyping / proof of concept exercises to validate and evaluate the benefits of a technology against a business need Experience of other Cloud Service Providers (Azure, Google Cloud) Experience of Azure Databricks architecture. ExperiEnce of snowflake architecture and/or implementation Familiarity in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD Pipeline Familiarity with Dev Ops Services Facilitation and collaboration skills, comfortable leading design workshops through to actionable results Analytical and creative thinker, and experienced problem solver
May 17, 2024
Full time
Solution Architect - Asset ManagerCity of London12 Month FTCResponsibilities include defining roadmaps, application and integration strategies, and architectural standards, as well as supporting the establishment of foundational cloud capabilities. The architect will maintain a hands-on approach, drawing on their engineering background to deliver robust solutions, while also fostering collaboration with strategic partners and internal teams to drive continuous improvement and minimise risks.They will be responsible for defining and delivering roadmaps, defining application and integration strategies to support the transformational journey, decision making for application architecture for cloud integration services.Defining architectural standards based on best practices and repeatable processes ensuring they are embedded as part of the technical governance processes. They will play a significant role in defining, maintaining and communicating the IT Strategy, technology roadmaps and play an active role in technical governance.RESPONSIBILITIES Design and develop IT solutions that meet the business requirements and align with the company's technology strategy Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses to assess the potential impact of proposed solutions Collaborate with software developers, engineers, and other IT professionals to ensure the successful implementation and integration of solutions Establish and lead on architecture principles, standards, defining reusable standards, guidelines, patterns, and strategies for guiding the use of public cloud and on-premises infrastructure services including system diagrams, flowcharts, and data models, to guide the development and implementation process Provide support for the Technology Leadership Team in innovation, advice on strategic IT decisions, technology choices and the assessment of investment cases for technology using excellent written and oral communication skills to present ideas in a business and user friendly language. Assist engineering teams to create and update all project documentation relating to the low-level design, ensuring adherence to both IT architecture and high-level design principles. Apply appropriate, structured methodologies and implement architecture standards and industry best practice Design architectures using the principles of re-use and complexity reduction, while balancing performance, scalability and extensibility Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the organisation remains competitive and innovative. Support the business in our journey to become data-driven, by capturing and understanding their business needs, and defining and implementing Data and Analytics reference architectures, solutions and roadmaps. Provide clarity, thought leadership and design blueprints on Data management including migration, mastery, redundancy & lineage. Design and develop solutions architecture, data architecture and data governance specs based on the to-be processes that are part of the business and digital transformations.SKILLS: Demonstrated exposure to multiple, diverse technical configurations, technologies and processing Proven experience in technology architecture and design with a deep knowledge of Cloud based Data Platforms Experience of prototyping / proof of concept exercises to validate and evaluate the benefits of a technology against a business need Experience of other Cloud Service Providers (Azure, Google Cloud) Experience of Azure Databricks architecture. ExperiEnce of snowflake architecture and/or implementation Familiarity in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD Pipeline Familiarity with Dev Ops Services Facilitation and collaboration skills, comfortable leading design workshops through to actionable results Analytical and creative thinker, and experienced problem solver
At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader - we're changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We're committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work - every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet. Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers - and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all. Senior Project Manager - Seller Experience (12 month FTC) . About the Team Seller Success team is a newly created team that manages eBay UK's consumer to consumer (C2C) and small business (SMB) Sellers. This newly created role will be key in supporting and driving global and local business initiatives to drive forward improvements for all our seller segments that enable them to grow their businesses on eBay. In this critical cross functional, analytical role you will be targeted with growing organic sellers GMV, sales growth and survival rates plus driving our onboarding to first sale figures and organic seller number and onboarding funnel metrics. We are looking for an expert Project Manager to deliver a range of initiatives that will deliver commercial success for our eBay UK sellers. Responsibilities Champion the sellers across the organisation always thinking of the bigger picture. Support and E2E project manage the development and delivery of work streams that support onboarding and scaling of sellers on eBay, from concept and initiation to release and go to market. This role will focus in particular, leading on specific projects and being the UK point of contact for projects on Risk & Trust areas and ensuring we deliver improvements in the Seller experience to drive growth. In 2024, in particular this role will predominantly be focussed on delivering against the fix the fundamental aspect of UK Win back plan, working with risk & trust partners on improving holds, suspensions etc to improve seller on boarding experience & helping our SMB & C2C sellers scale & grow on the platform. This will invovle : Using data & insights to find opportunities to evolve the platform and offer for sellers and navigate change Working with cross functional teams & partners and driving processes, tools & product enhancements to activate and/or optimise propositions & policy levers for small businesses Ensuring clear status reporting is happening at all levels, whether at the sponsor level or day to day team members Passionately understanding the eBay customer, and drive a customer-first attitude across the business Presenting formally and informally with impact to senior audiences to drive understanding and agreement About you : Commercial strategy : experience in developing & delivering strategic plans to drive commercial objectives that ladder up towards the achievement of overall company-wide business goals. Project management : ability to create & implement operational plans. Required to co-ordinate & deliver complex initiatives across different business functions & departments. Partner engagement : Able to build and sustain relationships across all functions and levels in an organization, to ensure seamless integration and flawless execution of plans. Analytical orientation: A self-sufficient analytical problem solver with the knack of sifting through detail and putting complex ideas into clear frameworks. Makes data driven decisions and is action and results orientated. Proficient in SQL and Excel. Customer focus & advocacy: A real passion for customers & ability to link to day-to-day role. Please see the Talent Privacy Notice for information regarding how eBay handles your personal data collected when you use the eBay Careers website or apply for a job with eBay. eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at . We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. Jobs posted with location as "Remote - United States (Excludes: HI, NM)" excludes residents of Hawaii and New Mexico. This website uses cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies. Visit our Privacy Center for more information.
May 17, 2024
Full time
At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader - we're changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We're committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts. Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work - every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet. Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers - and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all. Senior Project Manager - Seller Experience (12 month FTC) . About the Team Seller Success team is a newly created team that manages eBay UK's consumer to consumer (C2C) and small business (SMB) Sellers. This newly created role will be key in supporting and driving global and local business initiatives to drive forward improvements for all our seller segments that enable them to grow their businesses on eBay. In this critical cross functional, analytical role you will be targeted with growing organic sellers GMV, sales growth and survival rates plus driving our onboarding to first sale figures and organic seller number and onboarding funnel metrics. We are looking for an expert Project Manager to deliver a range of initiatives that will deliver commercial success for our eBay UK sellers. Responsibilities Champion the sellers across the organisation always thinking of the bigger picture. Support and E2E project manage the development and delivery of work streams that support onboarding and scaling of sellers on eBay, from concept and initiation to release and go to market. This role will focus in particular, leading on specific projects and being the UK point of contact for projects on Risk & Trust areas and ensuring we deliver improvements in the Seller experience to drive growth. In 2024, in particular this role will predominantly be focussed on delivering against the fix the fundamental aspect of UK Win back plan, working with risk & trust partners on improving holds, suspensions etc to improve seller on boarding experience & helping our SMB & C2C sellers scale & grow on the platform. This will invovle : Using data & insights to find opportunities to evolve the platform and offer for sellers and navigate change Working with cross functional teams & partners and driving processes, tools & product enhancements to activate and/or optimise propositions & policy levers for small businesses Ensuring clear status reporting is happening at all levels, whether at the sponsor level or day to day team members Passionately understanding the eBay customer, and drive a customer-first attitude across the business Presenting formally and informally with impact to senior audiences to drive understanding and agreement About you : Commercial strategy : experience in developing & delivering strategic plans to drive commercial objectives that ladder up towards the achievement of overall company-wide business goals. Project management : ability to create & implement operational plans. Required to co-ordinate & deliver complex initiatives across different business functions & departments. Partner engagement : Able to build and sustain relationships across all functions and levels in an organization, to ensure seamless integration and flawless execution of plans. Analytical orientation: A self-sufficient analytical problem solver with the knack of sifting through detail and putting complex ideas into clear frameworks. Makes data driven decisions and is action and results orientated. Proficient in SQL and Excel. Customer focus & advocacy: A real passion for customers & ability to link to day-to-day role. Please see the Talent Privacy Notice for information regarding how eBay handles your personal data collected when you use the eBay Careers website or apply for a job with eBay. eBay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and disability, or other legally protected status. If you have a need that requires accommodation, please contact us at . We will make every effort to respond to your request for accommodation as soon as possible. View our accessibility statement to learn more about eBay's commitment to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. Jobs posted with location as "Remote - United States (Excludes: HI, NM)" excludes residents of Hawaii and New Mexico. This website uses cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies. Visit our Privacy Center for more information.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Product to lead our product management efforts and drive the strategic development of our loan origination software. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in product management, particularly within the fintech industry, and a passion for innovation and customer-centricity. As the Head of Product, you will play a pivotal role in defining our product strategy, shaping our roadmap and processes, and helping us build the product team to deliver exceptional results at scale. Implementation to enterprise customers is a significant aspect of this role, requiring the successful candidate to oversee the development and execution of implementation plans, collaborate closely with client stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams, and ensure smooth onboarding, customisation, and integration of Mast's software solutions. This role is based in our London HQ office and reports directly to the founding team (CPO & CEO). Responsibilities Develop and execute the product vision and strategy in alignment with Mast's overall business objectives and market trends. Lead and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Drive product discovery, prioritisation, and delivery processes, ensuring that product initiatives are well-defined, feasible, and aligned with customer needs. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to translate product requirements into actionable plans and deliverables. Champion a user and customer-centric approach to product development, leveraging data insights, user feedback, and market research to inform decision-making. Monitor and analyse key product metrics and KPIs to evaluate product performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive growth. Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements, and incorporate relevant insights into product strategy and roadmap planning. Perform ongoing analysis and research of customer requests and competitor capabilities Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and internal teams, to ensure successful product launches and ongoing customer satisfaction. Lead the implementation and delivery process for enterprise clients, collaborating closely with client stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to ensure smooth onboarding, customisation, and integration of Mast's software solutions. Oversee the development and execution of implementation plans, including scoping, resource allocation, risk assessment, and timeline management, to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction. Drive continuous improvement in the implementation and delivery process, identifying areas for optimisation, standardisation, and automation to enhance efficiency and scalability. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 8+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on developing software products in the fintech or financial services industry. Proven leadership experience, with a track record of successfully leading high-performing product teams and driving results in a fast-paced environment. Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable product plans and roadmaps. Strong experience in scaling multi-tenanted software for enterprise clients. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence decision-making at all levels of the organisation. Deep understanding of agile methodologies, product management best practices, and software development lifecycle processes. Deep understanding of aspects within the product development lifecycle, including product strategy building, requirements definition, UX / UI, engineering, QA and release Passion for innovation, technology, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Extensive Knowledge of Fintech & banking/finance Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. Desirable Experience with loan origination software or financial technology products is highly desirable. Salary Range £100,000 - £120,000 + competitive stock options
May 17, 2024
Full time
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Product to lead our product management efforts and drive the strategic development of our loan origination software. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in product management, particularly within the fintech industry, and a passion for innovation and customer-centricity. As the Head of Product, you will play a pivotal role in defining our product strategy, shaping our roadmap and processes, and helping us build the product team to deliver exceptional results at scale. Implementation to enterprise customers is a significant aspect of this role, requiring the successful candidate to oversee the development and execution of implementation plans, collaborate closely with client stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams, and ensure smooth onboarding, customisation, and integration of Mast's software solutions. This role is based in our London HQ office and reports directly to the founding team (CPO & CEO). Responsibilities Develop and execute the product vision and strategy in alignment with Mast's overall business objectives and market trends. Lead and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Drive product discovery, prioritisation, and delivery processes, ensuring that product initiatives are well-defined, feasible, and aligned with customer needs. Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, design, marketing, and sales teams to translate product requirements into actionable plans and deliverables. Champion a user and customer-centric approach to product development, leveraging data insights, user feedback, and market research to inform decision-making. Monitor and analyse key product metrics and KPIs to evaluate product performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive growth. Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements, and incorporate relevant insights into product strategy and roadmap planning. Perform ongoing analysis and research of customer requests and competitor capabilities Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and internal teams, to ensure successful product launches and ongoing customer satisfaction. Lead the implementation and delivery process for enterprise clients, collaborating closely with client stakeholders, project managers, and technical teams to ensure smooth onboarding, customisation, and integration of Mast's software solutions. Oversee the development and execution of implementation plans, including scoping, resource allocation, risk assessment, and timeline management, to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction. Drive continuous improvement in the implementation and delivery process, identifying areas for optimisation, standardisation, and automation to enhance efficiency and scalability. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred. 8+ years of experience in product management, with a focus on developing software products in the fintech or financial services industry. Proven leadership experience, with a track record of successfully leading high-performing product teams and driving results in a fast-paced environment. Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable product plans and roadmaps. Strong experience in scaling multi-tenanted software for enterprise clients. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and influence decision-making at all levels of the organisation. Deep understanding of agile methodologies, product management best practices, and software development lifecycle processes. Deep understanding of aspects within the product development lifecycle, including product strategy building, requirements definition, UX / UI, engineering, QA and release Passion for innovation, technology, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Extensive Knowledge of Fintech & banking/finance Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. Desirable Experience with loan origination software or financial technology products is highly desirable. Salary Range £100,000 - £120,000 + competitive stock options