This role is based in London on a hybrid basis - living in London and/or close enough to commute is preferable.
Summary:
As Head of IT & Technical Director, your primary objective is to manage and oversee the use of all IT functions and projects throughout the studio.
You will take a lead role in planning and prioritising work on current and future IT systems and manage studio’s day-to-day technical operations including the implementation of new hardware and software solutions, setting roadmaps and policies.
You will be responsible for identifying and resolving IT issues as they arise suggesting improvements and implementing solutions to keep everything on track.
Based at our London Studio, we are in search of an efficient communicator, organised and detail-oriented individual who is ready to tackle challenges and contribute to the success of our studio.
Main responsibilities:
Take ownership of IT projects from concept to completion working to schedules and agreed timelines and budgets.
Manage the deployment, development, monitoring, maintenance, upgrading and support of studio’s IT systems to include applications, hardware, OS (MS Windows mainly), storage, and networking.
Troubleshoot IT issues regarding: applications, hardware, OS (MS Windows mainly), storage, and networking.
Manage Animation/VFX software licenses, updates and deployments.
Manage VFX software environments (shared plugins, preferences etc).
Manage the render farm and its scheduling software.
Oversee all technology operations and evaluating them according to established goals.
Assist with establishing IT policies and systems to support the implementation of studio’s wider strategies.
Create and update documentation explaining IT processes and tools.
Analyse the requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs.
Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and software.
Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency.
Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management.
Coordinate, supervise, support IT staff to provide guidance, mentoring and development.
Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts.
Offer and give technical help to all staff.
Requirements:
Min 8 years’ experience ideally in a VFX/Animation/Artistic/creative technology environment.
Knowledge of VFX/Animation software workflows used across the studio such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Unreal Engine and Adobe Suite products.
Experience in Scripting (Python mostly).
Advanced understanding of computer hardware, software, storage, network needed in a VFX/Animation/Artistic driven environment.
Advanced understanding of editing software and hardware (AVID MC and Premiere) and various image file and colour formats used in an Animation/VFX environment.
Knowledge of MPA-TPN (Trusted Partner Network) IT security policies and implementation guidelines.
Knowledge in remote desktop workflows and implementation (Teradici - HP AnyWare).
Knowledge in MS Azure or AWS environments.
Knowledge in VFX software licensing.
Ability to prioritise and efficiently work on multiple tasks at a time while remaining mindful of strict deadlines in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.
Strong problem solving, communication and organisation skills.
A positive and proactive attitude.
Studio AKA is a multi-BAFTA winning, multi-EMMY awarded and OSCAR-nominated independent animation studio.
We are committed to providing a workplace that welcomes and respects all people regardless of gender identity, sex, sexuality, race, religion, background or belief. We welcome applications from people who are underrepresented in our sector.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
This role is based in London on a hybrid basis - living in London and/or close enough to commute is preferable.
Summary:
As Head of IT & Technical Director, your primary objective is to manage and oversee the use of all IT functions and projects throughout the studio.
You will take a lead role in planning and prioritising work on current and future IT systems and manage studio’s day-to-day technical operations including the implementation of new hardware and software solutions, setting roadmaps and policies.
You will be responsible for identifying and resolving IT issues as they arise suggesting improvements and implementing solutions to keep everything on track.
Based at our London Studio, we are in search of an efficient communicator, organised and detail-oriented individual who is ready to tackle challenges and contribute to the success of our studio.
Main responsibilities:
Take ownership of IT projects from concept to completion working to schedules and agreed timelines and budgets.
Manage the deployment, development, monitoring, maintenance, upgrading and support of studio’s IT systems to include applications, hardware, OS (MS Windows mainly), storage, and networking.
Troubleshoot IT issues regarding: applications, hardware, OS (MS Windows mainly), storage, and networking.
Manage Animation/VFX software licenses, updates and deployments.
Manage VFX software environments (shared plugins, preferences etc).
Manage the render farm and its scheduling software.
Oversee all technology operations and evaluating them according to established goals.
Assist with establishing IT policies and systems to support the implementation of studio’s wider strategies.
Create and update documentation explaining IT processes and tools.
Analyse the requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs.
Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and software.
Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency.
Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management.
Coordinate, supervise, support IT staff to provide guidance, mentoring and development.
Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts.
Offer and give technical help to all staff.
Requirements:
Min 8 years’ experience ideally in a VFX/Animation/Artistic/creative technology environment.
Knowledge of VFX/Animation software workflows used across the studio such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Unreal Engine and Adobe Suite products.
Experience in Scripting (Python mostly).
Advanced understanding of computer hardware, software, storage, network needed in a VFX/Animation/Artistic driven environment.
Advanced understanding of editing software and hardware (AVID MC and Premiere) and various image file and colour formats used in an Animation/VFX environment.
Knowledge of MPA-TPN (Trusted Partner Network) IT security policies and implementation guidelines.
Knowledge in remote desktop workflows and implementation (Teradici - HP AnyWare).
Knowledge in MS Azure or AWS environments.
Knowledge in VFX software licensing.
Ability to prioritise and efficiently work on multiple tasks at a time while remaining mindful of strict deadlines in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.
Strong problem solving, communication and organisation skills.
A positive and proactive attitude.
Studio AKA is a multi-BAFTA winning, multi-EMMY awarded and OSCAR-nominated independent animation studio.
We are committed to providing a workplace that welcomes and respects all people regardless of gender identity, sex, sexuality, race, religion, background or belief. We welcome applications from people who are underrepresented in our sector.
About us Hello, we are Red Engine, the team behind the award-winning global brands Flight Club and Electric Shuffle. We're obsessed with disrupting the hospitality industry by creating and delivering the best possible experience - across all venues, products and brands. Our central team covers the full spectrum of skills needed to bring each concept to life – from design to marketing, sales to interior design, people and training, to finance, gaming and HR and everything in between. We’re not just a team of people, we are dreamers, artists, rocket scientists, content curators, forward thinkers and the industry’s finest.
With a total of 15 incredible venues throughout the UK, we have ambitious plans, never standing still, we are passionate about developing new and exciting products, which means we’re always growing and looking for passionate people to join the family.
The Role
As an IT Manager, you will be working in the Red Engine Technology team, managing the supply and support of infrastructure services and IT support to our UK and International Flight Club and Electric Shuffle venues and Head offices.
Our technology is pivotal to the success of the business. The role requires a positive, dedicated individual who will be a proud ambassador of the Red Engine, Flight Club and Electric Shuffle brands.
Reporting to the Head of IT, and working alongside the Technical Support Manager, Integration Manager, and our Technology partners, this is an exciting opportunity in a fast paced rapidly growing business.
An important part of our work is carried out in venue in a live social environment. This requires effective communication and social skills to manage and communicate with both technical and non-technical staff.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the provision of day to day IT support to both Head Office and our Venue teams
Provide technical IT support for projects across the business
Prioritise, manage and delegate IT support desk tickets
Maintain the relationship with our IT and technology suppliers
Manage the procurement, configuration and installation of Infrastructure and IT equipment for new venues and office locations
Own the new starter and leaver process, managing hardware and software supply and provisioning
Work with our IT partners to ensure IT Security and disaster recovery best practices are implemented and maintained, minimising the risk to the business of IT failure or compromise
Install, maintain and troubleshoot software systems required to manage and monitor our environments, alongside our IT partners.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
At least 3 years hands-on experience implementing, administering and supporting Windows Server 2016 - 2022 environments/ Active Directory / Microsoft 365 suite / Azure / SharePoint / Microsoft Teams in a 3rd line capacity.
At least 5 years experience supporting Windows and Mac end user devices, both deskside and remotely.
At least 3 years configuring switching, Firewalls and WiFi with a strong understanding of Internet Connectivity, VLANS, routing, DNS, DHCP and VPNs
Experience implenting and maintaining Cyber Security best practices, including MFA, Endpoint Protection and email security
Preferred
JIRA Administration and Ticket management
Experience of Macrium Site manager, and supporting Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Vectorworks and other design packages.
Experience supporting Hospitality specific IT platforms such as Zonal, Fourth and Flow.
Values
To succeed, the role holder will demonstrate our values in everything they do:
Innovative: Our edge is our innovation – we stay one step ahead because we are always looking to invent and improve. We are bold, creative, pioneering and fearless. Got an idea? Share it!
Passionate: We’re not like other workplaces – there’s no need to hold back here. We’re a full throttle, high energy, total commitment bunch, and we throw everything we’ve got into giving our customers the best time possible.
Warm: We’re all about people. A fundamental part of our customer's having fun is us being welcoming, hospitable and attentive. We hold the key to their experience!
Together: We are a family. We work with each other, and we support each other; we win together, and we lose together. That means honesty, commitment and responsibility, from all of us.
Jan 23, 2024
Full time
About us Hello, we are Red Engine, the team behind the award-winning global brands Flight Club and Electric Shuffle. We're obsessed with disrupting the hospitality industry by creating and delivering the best possible experience - across all venues, products and brands. Our central team covers the full spectrum of skills needed to bring each concept to life – from design to marketing, sales to interior design, people and training, to finance, gaming and HR and everything in between. We’re not just a team of people, we are dreamers, artists, rocket scientists, content curators, forward thinkers and the industry’s finest.
With a total of 15 incredible venues throughout the UK, we have ambitious plans, never standing still, we are passionate about developing new and exciting products, which means we’re always growing and looking for passionate people to join the family.
The Role
As an IT Manager, you will be working in the Red Engine Technology team, managing the supply and support of infrastructure services and IT support to our UK and International Flight Club and Electric Shuffle venues and Head offices.
Our technology is pivotal to the success of the business. The role requires a positive, dedicated individual who will be a proud ambassador of the Red Engine, Flight Club and Electric Shuffle brands.
Reporting to the Head of IT, and working alongside the Technical Support Manager, Integration Manager, and our Technology partners, this is an exciting opportunity in a fast paced rapidly growing business.
An important part of our work is carried out in venue in a live social environment. This requires effective communication and social skills to manage and communicate with both technical and non-technical staff.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure the provision of day to day IT support to both Head Office and our Venue teams
Provide technical IT support for projects across the business
Prioritise, manage and delegate IT support desk tickets
Maintain the relationship with our IT and technology suppliers
Manage the procurement, configuration and installation of Infrastructure and IT equipment for new venues and office locations
Own the new starter and leaver process, managing hardware and software supply and provisioning
Work with our IT partners to ensure IT Security and disaster recovery best practices are implemented and maintained, minimising the risk to the business of IT failure or compromise
Install, maintain and troubleshoot software systems required to manage and monitor our environments, alongside our IT partners.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential
At least 3 years hands-on experience implementing, administering and supporting Windows Server 2016 - 2022 environments/ Active Directory / Microsoft 365 suite / Azure / SharePoint / Microsoft Teams in a 3rd line capacity.
At least 5 years experience supporting Windows and Mac end user devices, both deskside and remotely.
At least 3 years configuring switching, Firewalls and WiFi with a strong understanding of Internet Connectivity, VLANS, routing, DNS, DHCP and VPNs
Experience implenting and maintaining Cyber Security best practices, including MFA, Endpoint Protection and email security
Preferred
JIRA Administration and Ticket management
Experience of Macrium Site manager, and supporting Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Vectorworks and other design packages.
Experience supporting Hospitality specific IT platforms such as Zonal, Fourth and Flow.
Values
To succeed, the role holder will demonstrate our values in everything they do:
Innovative: Our edge is our innovation – we stay one step ahead because we are always looking to invent and improve. We are bold, creative, pioneering and fearless. Got an idea? Share it!
Passionate: We’re not like other workplaces – there’s no need to hold back here. We’re a full throttle, high energy, total commitment bunch, and we throw everything we’ve got into giving our customers the best time possible.
Warm: We’re all about people. A fundamental part of our customer's having fun is us being welcoming, hospitable and attentive. We hold the key to their experience!
Together: We are a family. We work with each other, and we support each other; we win together, and we lose together. That means honesty, commitment and responsibility, from all of us.
Our Head of CRM & Data Management will join a small fast paced team, with the ideal candidate having a background in SME’s working technically hands on with a strong understanding of HUBSPOT and data management.
The core purpose for this role in its first year is to lead on hubspot usage, educating and consulting with teams, reviewing, identifying and implementing solutions to help future proof the platform. You will be our in-house expert supporting a workforce of (approx.) 70 and have a strong understanding of CRM systems terminology and use at SME level. We are looking for someone who can ensure effective workflows.
You will be responsible for managing and overseeing our CRM whilst providing some light touch support on wider systems day to day. Our ideal candidate will have experience specifically working with Hubspot, with some understanding of Wordpress.
Working closely with our 3rd party support partners you will be responsible for finding the most efficient ways of using the CRM and systems environment more effectively.
Our Head of CRM & Data Management will have strong project management skills and technical ability. You will have demonstrable experience leading effective data management practices and processes.
If you are an experienced Hubspot CRM & Data Manager, Head of CRM or CRM Executive and are looking for a business where you can further your career, take autonomy and lead a visionary function then this opportunity is not to be missed!
LOCATION: UK-Wide, hybrid working available with offices in MediaCityUK, Bristol and London
SALARY: FTE £45,000
CONTRACT: Initial 1-year initial fixed term full time OR min 3 days per week, scope to become permanent. Flexible hours.
TO APPLY: Email your CV, cover letter and/or 1-2-minute video link* to jobs@wearecreative.uk by 28th July 2023 midday. Please complete our anonymous diversity and inclusion survey. Interviews will take place by video conference 4th August, short notice period/ immediate appointment preferred.
* Video link optional. Creative UK is an inclusive recruiter and happy to make adjustments to our selection process by request
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Day to day CRM and data queries, working closely with 3rd party support where required
Auditing CRM use and recommended solutions for developing usage across wider teams
Lead internal training
Lead data management, sharing, processing and solutions to data-related problems
Manage processes that are conducive to increasing productivity, continuous integration and improvement.
Lead an internal data review, consultation, recommendations and project management
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
HUBSPOT CRM
Support the team with campaign building and driving customer acquisition across our product portfolio.
Create and manage membership engagement campaigns and workflows
End-to-end email testing for link accuracy, legal compliance, mobile optimisation & deliverability
Manage campaign segmentation and data selection
Setting up automation systems to support lead nurturing through the funnel
Own, manage and maintain customer and prospect data in the CRM system, and work with teams to ensure accuracy and completeness
Analyse customer and lead data and behaviour to identify trends and insights that can inform marketing and communication strategies
Ongoing development of a suite of reports for marketing, sales and operations
Ongoing support and management of the Sales Hub, Marketing Hub and Operations Hub
Ongoing support and training to teams
DATA MANAGEMENT
Maintain and improve data management processes and accuracy across systems; primarily Hubspot and Office365 (used for wider company data storage)
Ongoing management of data imports, cleansing, duplication, data enrichment, list management and data compliance
Improve policies and procedures for data management, sharing and processing
Work closely with the Marketing team to understand Hubspot integrations e.g. website, events, stripe - ensuring the CRM is linked and effective across integrations
OTHER
Provide light touch support to our Office365 environment e.g. ad-hoc updating of user permissions, monitoring of data storage, distribution lists (training will be provided)
Ensure management of CRM and data is strategic, utilising subscriptions and negotiating costs where required
Work with the wider team to ensure our digital offerings to stakeholders are appropriate, secure and connected
This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive; it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing
Required Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
CRM DEVELOPMENT experience, must have strong experience of work with HUBSPOT
Previous experience of working with large data sets and migrating data
PRO-ACTIVE, able to show initiative and to drive activity within deadlines.
Excellent COMMUNICATION skills, able to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels.
ORGANISED with experience of working to tight deadlines.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: knowledge of tools and managing projects from start to end
DATA MANAGEMENT experience with data functions (collection, analysis, distribution, GDPR)
Knowledge of Office365 & Wordpress (desirable)
All our employees will be expected to demonstrate behaviours associated with our company values. Our values drive the way we work; how we do things is just as important as what we do.
We join the dots; collaboration is in our DNA
We support and empower; we are here to make a difference
We are curious, open & honest
We celebrate difference & value equality of opportunity
OUR PEOPLE PERKS
Fully flexible hybrid working
Pension enrolment from 3 months service, 5% employer contribution
Cycle 2 Work scheme, in partnership with Halfords
Benefits hub, discounts across a broad range of partners
Life Assurance & BUPA private medical (1 years service)
Employee Assistance Programme, Health Assured
Mental Health Guardians
Summer Fridays, finish at 3pm every Friday throughout July & August
Your birthday off as paid leave, extra days off over the annual festive period
2 paid volunteer days per year to give something back to the community
Diversity Changes Everything: We value difference and celebrate the creativity that it brings.
We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation and industry by championing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, identities and talents.
Jul 05, 2023
Full time
Our Head of CRM & Data Management will join a small fast paced team, with the ideal candidate having a background in SME’s working technically hands on with a strong understanding of HUBSPOT and data management.
The core purpose for this role in its first year is to lead on hubspot usage, educating and consulting with teams, reviewing, identifying and implementing solutions to help future proof the platform. You will be our in-house expert supporting a workforce of (approx.) 70 and have a strong understanding of CRM systems terminology and use at SME level. We are looking for someone who can ensure effective workflows.
You will be responsible for managing and overseeing our CRM whilst providing some light touch support on wider systems day to day. Our ideal candidate will have experience specifically working with Hubspot, with some understanding of Wordpress.
Working closely with our 3rd party support partners you will be responsible for finding the most efficient ways of using the CRM and systems environment more effectively.
Our Head of CRM & Data Management will have strong project management skills and technical ability. You will have demonstrable experience leading effective data management practices and processes.
If you are an experienced Hubspot CRM & Data Manager, Head of CRM or CRM Executive and are looking for a business where you can further your career, take autonomy and lead a visionary function then this opportunity is not to be missed!
LOCATION: UK-Wide, hybrid working available with offices in MediaCityUK, Bristol and London
SALARY: FTE £45,000
CONTRACT: Initial 1-year initial fixed term full time OR min 3 days per week, scope to become permanent. Flexible hours.
TO APPLY: Email your CV, cover letter and/or 1-2-minute video link* to jobs@wearecreative.uk by 28th July 2023 midday. Please complete our anonymous diversity and inclusion survey. Interviews will take place by video conference 4th August, short notice period/ immediate appointment preferred.
* Video link optional. Creative UK is an inclusive recruiter and happy to make adjustments to our selection process by request
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Day to day CRM and data queries, working closely with 3rd party support where required
Auditing CRM use and recommended solutions for developing usage across wider teams
Lead internal training
Lead data management, sharing, processing and solutions to data-related problems
Manage processes that are conducive to increasing productivity, continuous integration and improvement.
Lead an internal data review, consultation, recommendations and project management
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
HUBSPOT CRM
Support the team with campaign building and driving customer acquisition across our product portfolio.
Create and manage membership engagement campaigns and workflows
End-to-end email testing for link accuracy, legal compliance, mobile optimisation & deliverability
Manage campaign segmentation and data selection
Setting up automation systems to support lead nurturing through the funnel
Own, manage and maintain customer and prospect data in the CRM system, and work with teams to ensure accuracy and completeness
Analyse customer and lead data and behaviour to identify trends and insights that can inform marketing and communication strategies
Ongoing development of a suite of reports for marketing, sales and operations
Ongoing support and management of the Sales Hub, Marketing Hub and Operations Hub
Ongoing support and training to teams
DATA MANAGEMENT
Maintain and improve data management processes and accuracy across systems; primarily Hubspot and Office365 (used for wider company data storage)
Ongoing management of data imports, cleansing, duplication, data enrichment, list management and data compliance
Improve policies and procedures for data management, sharing and processing
Work closely with the Marketing team to understand Hubspot integrations e.g. website, events, stripe - ensuring the CRM is linked and effective across integrations
OTHER
Provide light touch support to our Office365 environment e.g. ad-hoc updating of user permissions, monitoring of data storage, distribution lists (training will be provided)
Ensure management of CRM and data is strategic, utilising subscriptions and negotiating costs where required
Work with the wider team to ensure our digital offerings to stakeholders are appropriate, secure and connected
This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive; it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing
Required Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
CRM DEVELOPMENT experience, must have strong experience of work with HUBSPOT
Previous experience of working with large data sets and migrating data
PRO-ACTIVE, able to show initiative and to drive activity within deadlines.
Excellent COMMUNICATION skills, able to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels.
ORGANISED with experience of working to tight deadlines.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: knowledge of tools and managing projects from start to end
DATA MANAGEMENT experience with data functions (collection, analysis, distribution, GDPR)
Knowledge of Office365 & Wordpress (desirable)
All our employees will be expected to demonstrate behaviours associated with our company values. Our values drive the way we work; how we do things is just as important as what we do.
We join the dots; collaboration is in our DNA
We support and empower; we are here to make a difference
We are curious, open & honest
We celebrate difference & value equality of opportunity
OUR PEOPLE PERKS
Fully flexible hybrid working
Pension enrolment from 3 months service, 5% employer contribution
Cycle 2 Work scheme, in partnership with Halfords
Benefits hub, discounts across a broad range of partners
Life Assurance & BUPA private medical (1 years service)
Employee Assistance Programme, Health Assured
Mental Health Guardians
Summer Fridays, finish at 3pm every Friday throughout July & August
Your birthday off as paid leave, extra days off over the annual festive period
2 paid volunteer days per year to give something back to the community
Diversity Changes Everything: We value difference and celebrate the creativity that it brings.
We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation and industry by championing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, identities and talents.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
Jun 05, 2023
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
Ready to maximise your potential?
C&C Group supplies software solutions and services to almost every energy and water company throughout Great Britain.
We are at the dawn of an exciting new era with Smart Grids, as well as Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS), which will be one of the biggest changes to the electricity industry to date. This means we are on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team, as we expand our reach as well as our goals.
Technology is the essence of what we do, but our people make us who we are.
What will I get to do?
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager, who will be responsible for delivering multiple, concurrent, software development projects of varying size and complexity.
Drawing on project delivery and managerial experience, you will work with various stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, in scope, and within budget to meet an expanding change portfolio and new customer requirements.
You can be a part of this very exciting and crucial time for C&C Group and work to ensure we continue to deliver excellence!
What will my day look like?
You will bring your enthusiasm and motivation, alongside your project management skills to:
Lead projects on behalf of C&C Group, liaising directly with both internal and external customers
Manage projects varying in size, from small and medium sized change requests to existing software products, through to larger changes and implementation of new software products.
Manage the delivery of multiple projects running concurrently to multiple customers, adopting best practice project management techniques to achieve project deliverables.
Maintaining communication between project team members and stakeholders via meetings and reporting.
Work directly with our internal Development, Test, Infrastructure, and Security Teams, as well as external parties to develop and revise detailed project plans based on requirements and changing needs.
Work with other Project Managers overseeing and co-ordinating cross-functional initiatives to ensure that time, cost, and quality parameters are monitored and managed.
Monitor project performance to ensure timely delivery, and perform ongoing reviews of project statuses, identify potential project risks, and recommend and implement risk mitigation solutions as approved and as appropriate.
Ensure that all project deliveries are consistent with C&C Group’s ISMS Policies and Procedures.
Report to the Head of Project Management.
More about you
You must have:
Relevant Project Management qualification.
Demonstrable experience of project delivery, ideally covering all aspects of the software development lifecycle, and managing the delivery of complex business and IT change.
Be able to utilise proven project management techniques.
Be able to provide evidence of project planning of medium to large software projects and be proficient in the use of formal scheduling tools.
Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse change portfolio with concurrent initiatives.
Be creative and correctly use the range of resources available in an efficient, engaging, and successful way.
Excellent communication skills with experience of engaging and managing third parties and can assimilate information quickly and accurately.
Experience of producing compelling presentation material at pace, adjusting communication styles to suit different audiences.
Experience of working in a matrix management environment.
Good team player.
Must be able to travel between C&C Group offices and to customer locations, when required.
Nice to have:
Experience in the utilities sector would be beneficial.
Remote Working?
We want our employees to perform at their best, so we offer a flexible working model which means you decide where you want to work.
Want to work from home to meet your deadline in peace? You can do that.
Want to bounce ideas off your colleagues or go for a team lunch? We have comfortable and relaxed offices with fruit, snacks, and hot and cold drinks available; to keep you fuelled for working.
The expectation is to be in the office for 2 days a week to ensure you get up to speed and collaborate with colleagues.
A Company to be proud of
Be more than just a number. As a small to medium sized company, we make it our mission to ensure every employee feels valued and knows that their contribution makes a difference. We want everyone to work in a place where they can thrive, and feel empowered to be themselves, which is why we encourage a diverse, fair, and open workforce.
We offer flexible working to help employees work to their full potential. We also understand that flexibility goes beyond the place of work, and we are here to support our employees in any way we can, including having Mental Health First Aiders on hand to help with more challenging times.
We strive for continuous improvement in how we work, our products and services, our working environments and culture, and our impact on the environment, and we actively encourage our employees to tell us how.
Benefits and Rewards include:
Comprehensive private healthcare for you and your family, including optical and dental, as well as extra cancer care cover and access to mental health support
Employee Assistance Programme
25-27 days holiday, plus public holidays of course
Payroll Giving Scheme – We will match donations made to your chosen charity!
A generous monthly team social budget
Fruit, snacks, and drinks when working in our offices
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Ride to Work Scheme
Extra days annual leave for your wedding/civil partnership
Free on-site car parking
How do I join the C&C Group team?
If this advert sparks excitement as well as matches your aspirations and skills, then apply today!
If this isn’t the right role for you but you would love to work for C&C Group, then please get in touch. We are always looking for clever, smart, innovative, and motivated talent.
Jan 31, 2023
Full time
Ready to maximise your potential?
C&C Group supplies software solutions and services to almost every energy and water company throughout Great Britain.
We are at the dawn of an exciting new era with Smart Grids, as well as Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS), which will be one of the biggest changes to the electricity industry to date. This means we are on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team, as we expand our reach as well as our goals.
Technology is the essence of what we do, but our people make us who we are.
What will I get to do?
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager, who will be responsible for delivering multiple, concurrent, software development projects of varying size and complexity.
Drawing on project delivery and managerial experience, you will work with various stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, in scope, and within budget to meet an expanding change portfolio and new customer requirements.
You can be a part of this very exciting and crucial time for C&C Group and work to ensure we continue to deliver excellence!
What will my day look like?
You will bring your enthusiasm and motivation, alongside your project management skills to:
Lead projects on behalf of C&C Group, liaising directly with both internal and external customers
Manage projects varying in size, from small and medium sized change requests to existing software products, through to larger changes and implementation of new software products.
Manage the delivery of multiple projects running concurrently to multiple customers, adopting best practice project management techniques to achieve project deliverables.
Maintaining communication between project team members and stakeholders via meetings and reporting.
Work directly with our internal Development, Test, Infrastructure, and Security Teams, as well as external parties to develop and revise detailed project plans based on requirements and changing needs.
Work with other Project Managers overseeing and co-ordinating cross-functional initiatives to ensure that time, cost, and quality parameters are monitored and managed.
Monitor project performance to ensure timely delivery, and perform ongoing reviews of project statuses, identify potential project risks, and recommend and implement risk mitigation solutions as approved and as appropriate.
Ensure that all project deliveries are consistent with C&C Group’s ISMS Policies and Procedures.
Report to the Head of Project Management.
More about you
You must have:
Relevant Project Management qualification.
Demonstrable experience of project delivery, ideally covering all aspects of the software development lifecycle, and managing the delivery of complex business and IT change.
Be able to utilise proven project management techniques.
Be able to provide evidence of project planning of medium to large software projects and be proficient in the use of formal scheduling tools.
Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse change portfolio with concurrent initiatives.
Be creative and correctly use the range of resources available in an efficient, engaging, and successful way.
Excellent communication skills with experience of engaging and managing third parties and can assimilate information quickly and accurately.
Experience of producing compelling presentation material at pace, adjusting communication styles to suit different audiences.
Experience of working in a matrix management environment.
Good team player.
Must be able to travel between C&C Group offices and to customer locations, when required.
Nice to have:
Experience in the utilities sector would be beneficial.
Remote Working?
We want our employees to perform at their best, so we offer a flexible working model which means you decide where you want to work.
Want to work from home to meet your deadline in peace? You can do that.
Want to bounce ideas off your colleagues or go for a team lunch? We have comfortable and relaxed offices with fruit, snacks, and hot and cold drinks available; to keep you fuelled for working.
The expectation is to be in the office for 2 days a week to ensure you get up to speed and collaborate with colleagues.
A Company to be proud of
Be more than just a number. As a small to medium sized company, we make it our mission to ensure every employee feels valued and knows that their contribution makes a difference. We want everyone to work in a place where they can thrive, and feel empowered to be themselves, which is why we encourage a diverse, fair, and open workforce.
We offer flexible working to help employees work to their full potential. We also understand that flexibility goes beyond the place of work, and we are here to support our employees in any way we can, including having Mental Health First Aiders on hand to help with more challenging times.
We strive for continuous improvement in how we work, our products and services, our working environments and culture, and our impact on the environment, and we actively encourage our employees to tell us how.
Benefits and Rewards include:
Comprehensive private healthcare for you and your family, including optical and dental, as well as extra cancer care cover and access to mental health support
Employee Assistance Programme
25-27 days holiday, plus public holidays of course
Payroll Giving Scheme – We will match donations made to your chosen charity!
A generous monthly team social budget
Fruit, snacks, and drinks when working in our offices
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Ride to Work Scheme
Extra days annual leave for your wedding/civil partnership
Free on-site car parking
How do I join the C&C Group team?
If this advert sparks excitement as well as matches your aspirations and skills, then apply today!
If this isn’t the right role for you but you would love to work for C&C Group, then please get in touch. We are always looking for clever, smart, innovative, and motivated talent.
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Sep 15, 2022
Full time
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
Aug 19, 2022
Full time
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
About the role
Do you want to make a difference? Are you interested in joining an expert team working to transform health care technology in England? Do you have knowledge and experience in; Designing and Delivering systems using Cloud services, Big Data and Analytics, IoT and wearables, Architecture and Digital strategy? Then we may have a job for you…
This is an exciting time to join NHS Digital as one of our Senior Technical Architects and we have several roles available. The Architecture Profession provides a range of services to our internal and external stakeholders. We provide technical and solution architecture design, technical consultancy, and technical architecture ownership to large-scale NHS programmes and organisations. The work we do makes a difference to patients and NHS staff at a national level.
Please note that the advertised salary of £78,796 to £91,048 includes a 20% Recruitment and Retention Premium. The core salary for this role is £65,664 - £75,874.
About you
Some of the skills and experience we're looking for:
demonstrable evidence of leadership in the development of system and solution architectures
knowledge of specific technical specialisms and experience providing advice regarding their application. The specialism can be any relevant area of information technology, technique, method, product or application area.
experience of making credible technical decisions and communicating these with sensitivity and diplomacy to ensure the right technical direction is followed
experience of leading and delivering technical change, challenging the status-quo, anticipating problems and monitoring implementation progress
experience of contributing to the creation and review of a systems capability strategy which meets the strategic requirements of the business.
experience of managing staff to deliver across a large and complex domain of work, in terms of transaction and data volumes, technology complexity and number of active users
experience of developing models and plans to drive forward the strategy, taking advantage of opportunities to improve business performance.
TOGAF certification desirable
What's in it for you
a role as part of a dynamic team using data and digital technology to transform health and care
a range of opportunities to build your experience in an environment where your work has a direct and positive impact
a real commitment to your personal and professional development with access to a broad range of learning opportunities
About us
NHS Digital is a great place to work. What we do matters. Our outstanding teams are passionate about technology and public service, making use of everyone’s skills to improve people’s lives. We collaborate to deliver world class tech and intelligence, come and join us. We are committed to sustainability, diversity and inclusion; our people are at the heart of what we do. Find out about the amazing work we do by visiting our website: https://digital.nhs.uk/about-nhs-digital/our-work Find further information on the current work we are undertaking meeting the challenges of the pandemic here: https://digital.nhs.uk/coronavirus
Why you should apply
We value the different experiences our people bring to their work at NHS Digital. We're working to create an environment where everyone can make a full contribution no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Don't worry if you don’t meet all the criteria we’ve suggested – knowledge and experience you've gained in other ways might make us think about the role differently. Go ahead and apply.
Our work matters. You matter.
What we offer you:
we're moving to a hybrid working approach which offers you an informal, flexible way of blending home and office working
flexible working opportunities - we value and respect the diversity of our employees, and applications from prospective candidates who require flexible working arrangements are welcomed; these include part-time hours, job sharing, flexible hours and part-remote set ups
27 days annual leave increasing to 33 days with service
ability to buy and sell annual leave
a generous pension (with our contribution equal to 20.6% of your earnings)
NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gym, mobile phones, and insurance
employee benefit schemes including our Season Ticket Loan, Car Lease and Bike to Work schemes
Oct 01, 2021
Full time
About the role
Do you want to make a difference? Are you interested in joining an expert team working to transform health care technology in England? Do you have knowledge and experience in; Designing and Delivering systems using Cloud services, Big Data and Analytics, IoT and wearables, Architecture and Digital strategy? Then we may have a job for you…
This is an exciting time to join NHS Digital as one of our Senior Technical Architects and we have several roles available. The Architecture Profession provides a range of services to our internal and external stakeholders. We provide technical and solution architecture design, technical consultancy, and technical architecture ownership to large-scale NHS programmes and organisations. The work we do makes a difference to patients and NHS staff at a national level.
Please note that the advertised salary of £78,796 to £91,048 includes a 20% Recruitment and Retention Premium. The core salary for this role is £65,664 - £75,874.
About you
Some of the skills and experience we're looking for:
demonstrable evidence of leadership in the development of system and solution architectures
knowledge of specific technical specialisms and experience providing advice regarding their application. The specialism can be any relevant area of information technology, technique, method, product or application area.
experience of making credible technical decisions and communicating these with sensitivity and diplomacy to ensure the right technical direction is followed
experience of leading and delivering technical change, challenging the status-quo, anticipating problems and monitoring implementation progress
experience of contributing to the creation and review of a systems capability strategy which meets the strategic requirements of the business.
experience of managing staff to deliver across a large and complex domain of work, in terms of transaction and data volumes, technology complexity and number of active users
experience of developing models and plans to drive forward the strategy, taking advantage of opportunities to improve business performance.
TOGAF certification desirable
What's in it for you
a role as part of a dynamic team using data and digital technology to transform health and care
a range of opportunities to build your experience in an environment where your work has a direct and positive impact
a real commitment to your personal and professional development with access to a broad range of learning opportunities
About us
NHS Digital is a great place to work. What we do matters. Our outstanding teams are passionate about technology and public service, making use of everyone’s skills to improve people’s lives. We collaborate to deliver world class tech and intelligence, come and join us. We are committed to sustainability, diversity and inclusion; our people are at the heart of what we do. Find out about the amazing work we do by visiting our website: https://digital.nhs.uk/about-nhs-digital/our-work Find further information on the current work we are undertaking meeting the challenges of the pandemic here: https://digital.nhs.uk/coronavirus
Why you should apply
We value the different experiences our people bring to their work at NHS Digital. We're working to create an environment where everyone can make a full contribution no matter their background, identity, or circumstances.
Which means, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Don't worry if you don’t meet all the criteria we’ve suggested – knowledge and experience you've gained in other ways might make us think about the role differently. Go ahead and apply.
Our work matters. You matter.
What we offer you:
we're moving to a hybrid working approach which offers you an informal, flexible way of blending home and office working
flexible working opportunities - we value and respect the diversity of our employees, and applications from prospective candidates who require flexible working arrangements are welcomed; these include part-time hours, job sharing, flexible hours and part-remote set ups
27 days annual leave increasing to 33 days with service
ability to buy and sell annual leave
a generous pension (with our contribution equal to 20.6% of your earnings)
NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gym, mobile phones, and insurance
employee benefit schemes including our Season Ticket Loan, Car Lease and Bike to Work schemes
REPORTS TO :
The Database Manager reports to the Head of IT.
SUMMARY :
The Database Manager is responsible for the development, management and maintenance of the University’s administrative IT Systems including the interfaces with other systems. The Database Manager contributes to the IT Department’s strategic objectives and operational plan in relation to management information systems.
MAIN DUTIES :
The Database Manager’s main duties are to:
be responsible for the development, management and maintenance of the University’s administrative IT systems including the interfaces with other systems (PowerCampus, Blackboard, SharePoint, WordPress, Sage Snowdrop, AKERO, Argos, etc.;
perform systems analysis, documentation and programming activities as required in conjunction with other IT staff and users;
provide 1st / 2nd line support to users of the University’s management information systems;
liaise with departments to determine their needs and develop and deliver appropriate solutions;
collaborate with colleagues within the University in the maintenance of settings and processes in the University's student information and enterprise systems with an emphasis on data standards and consistency;
facilitate and participate in the testing/debugging of system upgrades and new functionality, and diagnose and resolve problems occurring in multiple software and database platforms;
develop the capability of integration between all systems including PowerCampus, Blackboard, the University’s Portal and any other platforms which require to interact with the University’s Databases and implement in line with business requirements;
contribute to the IT Department’s strategic objectives and operational plan in relation to management information systems;
produce and analyse responses to complex queries relating to PowerCampus and assist in the writing of reports as required;
coach faculty and staff on use of systems and business processing tools;
undertake special projects and development work as required;
adhere to and promote the university’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.
LOCATION :
The Database Manager is located at the Richmond Campus. The university is anticipating a change of location to a new site in South West London in 2022.
SPECIAL NOTE :
By the nature of the duties of this position, there may be a requirement for occasional evening and weekend work. A Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level is required for this position.
GENERAL :
The above responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the Head of IT and shall include other responsibilities as the Head of IT may from time-to-time assign. The Head of IT may also, at their discretion, reassign some of the above responsibilities. The Head of IT will work with the Database manager to co-ordinate work and resolve problems and will evaluate the Database Manager’s performance.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL :
proven skills and experience in the use of query languages, commercial reporting tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services to develop and produce complex reports and data analysis;
knowledge of legacy products such as Informix, Solaris and the ability to extract and transfer the information into current PowerCampus interface;
experience of 4GL or 3GL programming languages to extract and manipulate database information;
experience of working with from MS SQL Server 2008 to latest, MS Reporting and Integration Services and an understanding of MS SQL stored procedures, triggers and functions and all components of SSRS, SSAS and SSIS;
be able to liaise and communicate with current suppliers i.e. Ellucian PowerCampus, Sage, Blackboard, etc., and be the technical contact for any projects involving the optimization of current business critical systems
an understanding of business systems and processes in a higher education environment;
excellent written and oral analysis and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex ideas and data in a concise, actionable form;
strong organisation and time management skills;
the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of University users and external stakeholders;
experience in coaching others;
ability to grasp new concepts quickly and to work quickly and accurately;
able to work as part of a team, while taking sole responsibility for areas of a project;
able to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive data and information;
a relevant degree or equivalent qualification or work experience.
DESIRABLE :
Experience in:
using Ellucian’s PowerCampus or a similar student information system;
NET, ADO.NET, ASP.NET, LINQ, T-SQL; PHP, C#, Java
database design and object relational mapping and performance tuning;
designing and providing training on reporting and business processing tools;
project management using PRINCE2 or similar.
Blackboard, SharePoint, WordPress, O365, version control systems
LIST OF SPECIFIC PROJECTS:
Transfer old Student Record System into current PowerCampus (PC) interface
Upgrade current MS OS 2008 R2 database servers to latest possible and transfer Power Campus
Liaise with Ellucian the software update of PowerCampus to ver. 8.6 and plan for staged upgrade to current ver. 9.2
Liaise with Marketing to help integration of PC and AKERO
Liaise with Finance to move away from PC financial customizations and transfer any student billing functionalities to PS Financials
Liaise with Infosilem to upgrade Argos and Timetabler to latest versions
Liaise with HR to scope and support upgrade of current platform
Aug 26, 2021
Full time
REPORTS TO :
The Database Manager reports to the Head of IT.
SUMMARY :
The Database Manager is responsible for the development, management and maintenance of the University’s administrative IT Systems including the interfaces with other systems. The Database Manager contributes to the IT Department’s strategic objectives and operational plan in relation to management information systems.
MAIN DUTIES :
The Database Manager’s main duties are to:
be responsible for the development, management and maintenance of the University’s administrative IT systems including the interfaces with other systems (PowerCampus, Blackboard, SharePoint, WordPress, Sage Snowdrop, AKERO, Argos, etc.;
perform systems analysis, documentation and programming activities as required in conjunction with other IT staff and users;
provide 1st / 2nd line support to users of the University’s management information systems;
liaise with departments to determine their needs and develop and deliver appropriate solutions;
collaborate with colleagues within the University in the maintenance of settings and processes in the University's student information and enterprise systems with an emphasis on data standards and consistency;
facilitate and participate in the testing/debugging of system upgrades and new functionality, and diagnose and resolve problems occurring in multiple software and database platforms;
develop the capability of integration between all systems including PowerCampus, Blackboard, the University’s Portal and any other platforms which require to interact with the University’s Databases and implement in line with business requirements;
contribute to the IT Department’s strategic objectives and operational plan in relation to management information systems;
produce and analyse responses to complex queries relating to PowerCampus and assist in the writing of reports as required;
coach faculty and staff on use of systems and business processing tools;
undertake special projects and development work as required;
adhere to and promote the university’s Health and Safety policies and procedures.
LOCATION :
The Database Manager is located at the Richmond Campus. The university is anticipating a change of location to a new site in South West London in 2022.
SPECIAL NOTE :
By the nature of the duties of this position, there may be a requirement for occasional evening and weekend work. A Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level is required for this position.
GENERAL :
The above responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the Head of IT and shall include other responsibilities as the Head of IT may from time-to-time assign. The Head of IT may also, at their discretion, reassign some of the above responsibilities. The Head of IT will work with the Database manager to co-ordinate work and resolve problems and will evaluate the Database Manager’s performance.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL :
proven skills and experience in the use of query languages, commercial reporting tools such as SQL Server Reporting Services to develop and produce complex reports and data analysis;
knowledge of legacy products such as Informix, Solaris and the ability to extract and transfer the information into current PowerCampus interface;
experience of 4GL or 3GL programming languages to extract and manipulate database information;
experience of working with from MS SQL Server 2008 to latest, MS Reporting and Integration Services and an understanding of MS SQL stored procedures, triggers and functions and all components of SSRS, SSAS and SSIS;
be able to liaise and communicate with current suppliers i.e. Ellucian PowerCampus, Sage, Blackboard, etc., and be the technical contact for any projects involving the optimization of current business critical systems
an understanding of business systems and processes in a higher education environment;
excellent written and oral analysis and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex ideas and data in a concise, actionable form;
strong organisation and time management skills;
the ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of University users and external stakeholders;
experience in coaching others;
ability to grasp new concepts quickly and to work quickly and accurately;
able to work as part of a team, while taking sole responsibility for areas of a project;
able to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive data and information;
a relevant degree or equivalent qualification or work experience.
DESIRABLE :
Experience in:
using Ellucian’s PowerCampus or a similar student information system;
NET, ADO.NET, ASP.NET, LINQ, T-SQL; PHP, C#, Java
database design and object relational mapping and performance tuning;
designing and providing training on reporting and business processing tools;
project management using PRINCE2 or similar.
Blackboard, SharePoint, WordPress, O365, version control systems
LIST OF SPECIFIC PROJECTS:
Transfer old Student Record System into current PowerCampus (PC) interface
Upgrade current MS OS 2008 R2 database servers to latest possible and transfer Power Campus
Liaise with Ellucian the software update of PowerCampus to ver. 8.6 and plan for staged upgrade to current ver. 9.2
Liaise with Marketing to help integration of PC and AKERO
Liaise with Finance to move away from PC financial customizations and transfer any student billing functionalities to PS Financials
Liaise with Infosilem to upgrade Argos and Timetabler to latest versions
Liaise with HR to scope and support upgrade of current platform
Join the team as our next Principal Solutions Engineer - Segment. Although we're headquartered in San Francisco, we have presence throughout South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. We're on a journey to becoming a globally anti-racist, anti-oppressive, anti-bias company that actively opposes racism and all forms of oppression and bias. At Twilio, we support diversity, equity & inclusion wherever we do business. We employ thousands of Twilions worldwide, and we're looking for more builders, creators, and visionaries to help fuel our growth momentum. About the job Have you got a knack for explaining technical concepts? Do you want to work closely with industry-leading companies to solve some of their toughest problems? We're looking for a Principal Solutions Engineer who loves teaching people, solving problems, and wants to be a major factor in adding to the list of our biggest customers. You will be joining a team of solutions engineers that are passionate about storytelling, problem solving, and building meaningful solutions that solve real-world problems. We partner with Account Executives in discovering technical and business pains and requirements, advocating for customer needs to internal teams, and demonstrating the art of the possible. We get excited talking to data engineers, marketers, and product managers, and also know how to distill technical concepts to our buyers, while simultaneously articulating business value. We're here to make our customers' lives easier by providing them with the right solutions for their challenges in customer data strategy and architecture. Responsibilities In this role, you'll: Partner with Account Executives to execute pre-sales activities including opportunity qualification, discovery, demonstrations, Proof-of-Concept, RFP responses,and justifying business value. Become an expert builder and evangelist of Segment's products and partner ecosystem. Lead technical evaluations with our prospects to uncover their goals and technical pain, in order to design, demonstrate and present innovative solutions that unlock business-level gains. Develop subject matter expertise on Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) and Segment's role within the customer data ecosystem. Act as a trusted advisor to consult with customers and prospects in order to influence their customer data strategy and architecture design. Build a perspective on customer and market trends by listening to prospects and advocating for customer interests to influence Segment's strategy and vision. Qualifications Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having "desired" qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table! Required: You have 3+ years of success in a solutions engineering (presales) role with 6+ years of progressive professional experience supporting technical products. You have a curiosity that often manifests in understanding technology "under the hood", and have a knack for understanding technical concepts. You have a passionate commitment to closing deals. You're a customer focused problem solver. You balance devising creative solutions and doing what's right for the customer. You're a life-long learner - you enjoy digesting new information and sharing that knowledge with others. You are organized, driven and have the ability to switch context quickly throughout the day. You have experience with Data Engineering, Cloud Data Warehouses, Data Modeling, and APIs You have experience with marketing technology such as marketing automation, personalization, journey orchestration, or advertising. You have experience with customer data platforms You've built websites and/or mobile apps, or have experience working with ETL and/or data pipelines. You are familiar with the cloud infrastructure that powers them (e.g. Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, etc). You have some experience with Data Analytics, Data Science, AI, or Machine Learning Location This role will be remotely based in the UK or Ireland We prioritise connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately 25% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way What We Offer There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location. Twilio thinks big. Do you? We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values - something we call Twilio Magic . Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts. So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now! Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Twilio is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Twilio is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at . Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Twilio is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Twilio is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at . Please click all that apply Are you legally authorized to work in the country in which this role is located? What is the source of your right to work where this role is listed? By clicking the "Acknowledge" button, you acknowledge that Twilio processes data in accordance with the Twilio Applicant Privacy Policy. Acknowledge International - Self-Identification of Demographic Information Twilio invites you to self-identify your personal demographic information to help continue our mission to foster inclusivity and diversity in our workplace. In keeping with the Twilio Magic, our values set the foundation for how we act, how we make decisions and how we win. These values shape our work culture and demonstrate our dedication to ensuring everyone is welcomed and supported. We invite you to self-identify your gender. Completing this survey is voluntary and you may select "Decline to Disclose", but we hope you choose to participate. Your responses to this survey will also help Twilio live up to our commitment to build inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. Responding is completely optional and voluntary and does not affect your standing as a candidate. Whatever your decision, it will not be used for the purposes of any employment decision. However, we do hope that you will participate because your responses help us measure the effectiveness of our outreach and recruitment. Any information you do provide is anonymized and stored separately from your application in a confidential file, and the information cannot be viewed by your interview team or hiring manager at any time. We hope you will join us in our commitment and enthusiasm for making Twilio a place where everyone belongs! Voluntary Self-Identification of Gender Male Female Transgender Gender Nonconforming I don't wish to answer
May 18, 2024
Full time
Join the team as our next Principal Solutions Engineer - Segment. Although we're headquartered in San Francisco, we have presence throughout South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. We're on a journey to becoming a globally anti-racist, anti-oppressive, anti-bias company that actively opposes racism and all forms of oppression and bias. At Twilio, we support diversity, equity & inclusion wherever we do business. We employ thousands of Twilions worldwide, and we're looking for more builders, creators, and visionaries to help fuel our growth momentum. About the job Have you got a knack for explaining technical concepts? Do you want to work closely with industry-leading companies to solve some of their toughest problems? We're looking for a Principal Solutions Engineer who loves teaching people, solving problems, and wants to be a major factor in adding to the list of our biggest customers. You will be joining a team of solutions engineers that are passionate about storytelling, problem solving, and building meaningful solutions that solve real-world problems. We partner with Account Executives in discovering technical and business pains and requirements, advocating for customer needs to internal teams, and demonstrating the art of the possible. We get excited talking to data engineers, marketers, and product managers, and also know how to distill technical concepts to our buyers, while simultaneously articulating business value. We're here to make our customers' lives easier by providing them with the right solutions for their challenges in customer data strategy and architecture. Responsibilities In this role, you'll: Partner with Account Executives to execute pre-sales activities including opportunity qualification, discovery, demonstrations, Proof-of-Concept, RFP responses,and justifying business value. Become an expert builder and evangelist of Segment's products and partner ecosystem. Lead technical evaluations with our prospects to uncover their goals and technical pain, in order to design, demonstrate and present innovative solutions that unlock business-level gains. Develop subject matter expertise on Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) and Segment's role within the customer data ecosystem. Act as a trusted advisor to consult with customers and prospects in order to influence their customer data strategy and architecture design. Build a perspective on customer and market trends by listening to prospects and advocating for customer interests to influence Segment's strategy and vision. Qualifications Not all applicants will have skills that match a job description exactly. Twilio values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets the required qualifications to apply. While having "desired" qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. If your career is just starting or hasn't followed a traditional path, don't let that stop you from considering Twilio. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table! Required: You have 3+ years of success in a solutions engineering (presales) role with 6+ years of progressive professional experience supporting technical products. You have a curiosity that often manifests in understanding technology "under the hood", and have a knack for understanding technical concepts. You have a passionate commitment to closing deals. You're a customer focused problem solver. You balance devising creative solutions and doing what's right for the customer. You're a life-long learner - you enjoy digesting new information and sharing that knowledge with others. You are organized, driven and have the ability to switch context quickly throughout the day. You have experience with Data Engineering, Cloud Data Warehouses, Data Modeling, and APIs You have experience with marketing technology such as marketing automation, personalization, journey orchestration, or advertising. You have experience with customer data platforms You've built websites and/or mobile apps, or have experience working with ETL and/or data pipelines. You are familiar with the cloud infrastructure that powers them (e.g. Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, etc). You have some experience with Data Analytics, Data Science, AI, or Machine Learning Location This role will be remotely based in the UK or Ireland We prioritise connection and opportunities to build relationships with our customers and each other. For this role, approximately 25% travel is anticipated to help you connect in-person in a meaningful way What We Offer There are many benefits to working at Twilio, including, in addition to competitive pay, things like generous time-off, ample parental and wellness leave, healthcare, a retirement savings program, and much more. Offerings vary by location. Twilio thinks big. Do you? We like to solve problems, take initiative, pitch in when needed, and are always up for trying new things. That's why we seek out colleagues who embody our values - something we call Twilio Magic . Additionally, we empower employees to build positive change in their communities by supporting their volunteering and donation efforts. So, if you're ready to unleash your full potential, do your best work, and be the best version of yourself, apply now! Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Twilio is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Twilio is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at . Twilio is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Twilio is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Additionally, Twilio participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Twilio is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at . Please click all that apply Are you legally authorized to work in the country in which this role is located? What is the source of your right to work where this role is listed? By clicking the "Acknowledge" button, you acknowledge that Twilio processes data in accordance with the Twilio Applicant Privacy Policy. Acknowledge International - Self-Identification of Demographic Information Twilio invites you to self-identify your personal demographic information to help continue our mission to foster inclusivity and diversity in our workplace. In keeping with the Twilio Magic, our values set the foundation for how we act, how we make decisions and how we win. These values shape our work culture and demonstrate our dedication to ensuring everyone is welcomed and supported. We invite you to self-identify your gender. Completing this survey is voluntary and you may select "Decline to Disclose", but we hope you choose to participate. Your responses to this survey will also help Twilio live up to our commitment to build inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. Responding is completely optional and voluntary and does not affect your standing as a candidate. Whatever your decision, it will not be used for the purposes of any employment decision. However, we do hope that you will participate because your responses help us measure the effectiveness of our outreach and recruitment. Any information you do provide is anonymized and stored separately from your application in a confidential file, and the information cannot be viewed by your interview team or hiring manager at any time. We hope you will join us in our commitment and enthusiasm for making Twilio a place where everyone belongs! Voluntary Self-Identification of Gender Male Female Transgender Gender Nonconforming I don't wish to answer
Archax is an FCA-regulated exchange, broker and custodian for digital assets, targeted at professional and institutional clients. Our services cover all types of digital assets - from cryptocurrencies to NFTs to digital securities - as well as traditional financial instruments too. Our vision is to develop a truly digital capital markets ecosystem that bridges traditional and crypto markets, leveraging tokenisation and blockchain/DLT/Web3.0 technologies. This is an office based role , you must be able to commute to and work in the City of London as a norm Head of Quality Assurance - reporting to the CTO Archax has reached a growth point in its development and an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Quality Assurance to join the team. They will bring many years of experience supporting a wide variety of systems and technologies preferably from a capital markets environment. The successful applicant will also have worked in an environment where internal developers have built internal capital markets/trading software. They will provide overarching leadership of the quality assurance function and ongoing project-based engineering work across the technology estate, including Nodejs and C++ applications. The team is growing but currently consists of 8 QA engineers, this is expected to grow over the next 12 months. Applicants will have a strong engineering background, be ambitious, bright, motivated and have substantial experience in a highly technical role. Archax is a highly regulated fintech scale-up so experience of working in a rapidly evolving fluid company is vital. The successful applicant must have experience in a firm that has delivered product to external customers. Key Responsibilities: Strategic leadership of the QA function including management of tools Ensuring the construction and running of testing processes including UAT, regression testing, engaging with partner and client teams to ensure these are useful, productive, and run smoothly. QA leadership of large, cross-functional projects either directly or via the QA team Manage the Engineering QA team, including Lead QA Build out a wider QA/Test team to work with Business systems, transformation, and others to improve QA practice. Identify gaps in QA function and work with engineering and business leads to build a strategy to fill them Work alongside the QA team to deliver testing inline with developer output. Reporting key quality metrics to senior stakeholders Key Selection Criteria: Ability to lead test and QA strategy across multiple teams Ability to line manage teams and manage managers and lead-level positions Can construct and manage a small-medium sized QA organisation Can coach, manage and mentor the QAs and QA Leads/managers Strong collaborative sense, doesn't throw things over the wall Strong history of working in C++, Typescript, Nodejs Framework experience with Cucumber, Zephyr Scale Capable working daily with SQL Experience performance testing of APIs, Web-Apps and Websites highly beneficial Experience with CI tools (eg. Jenkins etc) Prior API Testing work with REST, Asynchronous WebSocket, FIX Experience with capital markets Understanding of crypto/securities trading Experience producing and reporting management information related QA Other required Skillsets/Traits: Ability and willingness to take ownership, responsibility and accountability of projects Excellent project management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical skills including problem solving and solution-orientated thinking Energetic personality with the drive to effect change and develop relationships across all levels of the business Degree or relevant industry qualifications Benefits: Competitive salary. Discretionary bonus. Company pension scheme. Comprehensive private healthcare scheme. Death in service benefit. 25 days holiday. Increasing by one day each year up to 30 days. Extra day's holiday for birthday. Being part of an entrepreneurial, exciting, fast-growing, and future thinking company. Opportunities to attend events representing Archax and its vision. Encouragement and support in your personal career development and industry knowledge. Archax is an equal opportunities employer and places a high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any attribute.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Archax is an FCA-regulated exchange, broker and custodian for digital assets, targeted at professional and institutional clients. Our services cover all types of digital assets - from cryptocurrencies to NFTs to digital securities - as well as traditional financial instruments too. Our vision is to develop a truly digital capital markets ecosystem that bridges traditional and crypto markets, leveraging tokenisation and blockchain/DLT/Web3.0 technologies. This is an office based role , you must be able to commute to and work in the City of London as a norm Head of Quality Assurance - reporting to the CTO Archax has reached a growth point in its development and an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Quality Assurance to join the team. They will bring many years of experience supporting a wide variety of systems and technologies preferably from a capital markets environment. The successful applicant will also have worked in an environment where internal developers have built internal capital markets/trading software. They will provide overarching leadership of the quality assurance function and ongoing project-based engineering work across the technology estate, including Nodejs and C++ applications. The team is growing but currently consists of 8 QA engineers, this is expected to grow over the next 12 months. Applicants will have a strong engineering background, be ambitious, bright, motivated and have substantial experience in a highly technical role. Archax is a highly regulated fintech scale-up so experience of working in a rapidly evolving fluid company is vital. The successful applicant must have experience in a firm that has delivered product to external customers. Key Responsibilities: Strategic leadership of the QA function including management of tools Ensuring the construction and running of testing processes including UAT, regression testing, engaging with partner and client teams to ensure these are useful, productive, and run smoothly. QA leadership of large, cross-functional projects either directly or via the QA team Manage the Engineering QA team, including Lead QA Build out a wider QA/Test team to work with Business systems, transformation, and others to improve QA practice. Identify gaps in QA function and work with engineering and business leads to build a strategy to fill them Work alongside the QA team to deliver testing inline with developer output. Reporting key quality metrics to senior stakeholders Key Selection Criteria: Ability to lead test and QA strategy across multiple teams Ability to line manage teams and manage managers and lead-level positions Can construct and manage a small-medium sized QA organisation Can coach, manage and mentor the QAs and QA Leads/managers Strong collaborative sense, doesn't throw things over the wall Strong history of working in C++, Typescript, Nodejs Framework experience with Cucumber, Zephyr Scale Capable working daily with SQL Experience performance testing of APIs, Web-Apps and Websites highly beneficial Experience with CI tools (eg. Jenkins etc) Prior API Testing work with REST, Asynchronous WebSocket, FIX Experience with capital markets Understanding of crypto/securities trading Experience producing and reporting management information related QA Other required Skillsets/Traits: Ability and willingness to take ownership, responsibility and accountability of projects Excellent project management skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical skills including problem solving and solution-orientated thinking Energetic personality with the drive to effect change and develop relationships across all levels of the business Degree or relevant industry qualifications Benefits: Competitive salary. Discretionary bonus. Company pension scheme. Comprehensive private healthcare scheme. Death in service benefit. 25 days holiday. Increasing by one day each year up to 30 days. Extra day's holiday for birthday. Being part of an entrepreneurial, exciting, fast-growing, and future thinking company. Opportunities to attend events representing Archax and its vision. Encouragement and support in your personal career development and industry knowledge. Archax is an equal opportunities employer and places a high value on diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any attribute.
This specialised European private bank seeks a Security Solutions Architect to join their group IT function in central London. The role is an individual contributor position, and is the only Security Architect in the function. As a stand alone Security Architect, you will have a varied role designing innovative solutions and playing an integral role in key technology transformation and security improvement projects,. You will help the business deliver on its objectives, using the latest cloud technology and emerging security tools. The successful candidate will be a highly experienced Security Architect with a relevant certification such as CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF or cloud vendor certifications. Your experience will include designing end-to-end solutions and you will have experience which covers multiple security domains. Cloud security experience is vital (any platform), knowledge of IAM controls is preferred, and ideally you will be able to demonstrate your role in major transformation projects. The successful candidate will have experience of working in financial services, as a Big 4 consultant with FS clients or a similarly highly regulated sector. Salary £90-110k base plus excellent benefits and bonus. Hybrid working available (2 days at home/3 in central London office). Apply for this job We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know. Barclay Simpson acts as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and an Employment Business for temporary/contract engagements. Sophie Spencer - Security Architecture and Engineering FTSE listed company in Bristol seeks a Product Security Engineer to join their team. In this role View job & apply Platform Security Engineer Location: London or Midlands (hybrid) Job type: Permanent Sector: Commerce and Industry This listed and high-growth consumer tech company seeks a Senior Platform Security Engineer to jo View job & apply Lead Security Architect Location: Remote Job type: Permanent This leading financial services company is searching for a Lead Security Architect to join their View job & apply Cloud Security Analyst - Specialist Location: Remote We are working with a leading financial services business committed to maintaining the highest st View job & apply BCM Manager Location: Stuttgart Job type: Permanent Sector: Insurance I am currently working with a leading insurance firm backed by an insurance giant to headhunt a B View job & apply Cryptography Specialist Location: Gloucestershire Job type: Permanent Sector: Government/Public Sector, Commerce and Industry Leading defence firm seeks a Cryptography Specialist to work with customers on complex challenges View job & apply Senior IAM Officer Location: Gloucestershire or Edinburgh Job type: Permanent My client, a household name in the financial sector, is seeking a Senior IAM Officer to join thei View job & apply Chief Information Officer Location: Qatar Job type: Permanent Sector: Commerce and Industry I am working with a Qatar based conglomerate on their search for a ne Chief Information Officer. View job & apply Cyber Security Analyst Location: London Job type: Permanent Leading consultancy firm seeks a Cyber Security Analyst to join the Security team. This individua View job & apply Crisis Manager Location: London Job type: Permanent Sector: Commerce and Industry This world-renowned media organization has a unique opportunity for a highly experienced Crisis M
May 18, 2024
Full time
This specialised European private bank seeks a Security Solutions Architect to join their group IT function in central London. The role is an individual contributor position, and is the only Security Architect in the function. As a stand alone Security Architect, you will have a varied role designing innovative solutions and playing an integral role in key technology transformation and security improvement projects,. You will help the business deliver on its objectives, using the latest cloud technology and emerging security tools. The successful candidate will be a highly experienced Security Architect with a relevant certification such as CISSP, CCSP, TOGAF or cloud vendor certifications. Your experience will include designing end-to-end solutions and you will have experience which covers multiple security domains. Cloud security experience is vital (any platform), knowledge of IAM controls is preferred, and ideally you will be able to demonstrate your role in major transformation projects. The successful candidate will have experience of working in financial services, as a Big 4 consultant with FS clients or a similarly highly regulated sector. Salary £90-110k base plus excellent benefits and bonus. Hybrid working available (2 days at home/3 in central London office). Apply for this job We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know. Barclay Simpson acts as an Employment Agency for permanent positions and an Employment Business for temporary/contract engagements. Sophie Spencer - Security Architecture and Engineering FTSE listed company in Bristol seeks a Product Security Engineer to join their team. In this role View job & apply Platform Security Engineer Location: London or Midlands (hybrid) Job type: Permanent Sector: Commerce and Industry This listed and high-growth consumer tech company seeks a Senior Platform Security Engineer to jo View job & apply Lead Security Architect Location: Remote Job type: Permanent This leading financial services company is searching for a Lead Security Architect to join their View job & apply Cloud Security Analyst - Specialist Location: Remote We are working with a leading financial services business committed to maintaining the highest st View job & apply BCM Manager Location: Stuttgart Job type: Permanent Sector: Insurance I am currently working with a leading insurance firm backed by an insurance giant to headhunt a B View job & apply Cryptography Specialist Location: Gloucestershire Job type: Permanent Sector: Government/Public Sector, Commerce and Industry Leading defence firm seeks a Cryptography Specialist to work with customers on complex challenges View job & apply Senior IAM Officer Location: Gloucestershire or Edinburgh Job type: Permanent My client, a household name in the financial sector, is seeking a Senior IAM Officer to join thei View job & apply Chief Information Officer Location: Qatar Job type: Permanent Sector: Commerce and Industry I am working with a Qatar based conglomerate on their search for a ne Chief Information Officer. View job & apply Cyber Security Analyst Location: London Job type: Permanent Leading consultancy firm seeks a Cyber Security Analyst to join the Security team. This individua View job & apply Crisis Manager Location: London Job type: Permanent Sector: Commerce and Industry This world-renowned media organization has a unique opportunity for a highly experienced Crisis M
Roles we're searching for now: - Software Engineering / The Petcare market is valued at around $240 Billion, by 2027 projections would suggest $350 Billion. It's clear people love their pets! ️ Well, we love our pets too! That's why are pioneering the pet wellness space, working with nutritionists and vets to produce the highest quality products for our little furry friends But we need someone to join the founding team and help take our product to the next step! Dogs are our best friends, part of the family and even an entry to parenthood for many. During the pandemic millions of families became pet parents for the first time. Like humans, they experience lots of problems with their health and wellbeing. Unfortunately they can't talk about it. Navigating healthcare for your dog can sometimes be mind-boggling and solutions can be generic. We are a holistic dog wellness company that offers personalised D2C supplements. We believe dogs are as unique and diverse as humans. We are on a mission to offer human grade healthcare for our furry friends making pet parenting hassle free and sustainable. We are an early-stage tech startup run by an established founder who has built and exited several businesses and has a strong background in CPG and personalised wellness technology. Our investors include Founders Factory, one of Europe's hottest accelerators. The Role As part of the founding team you will be an instrumental part of shaping the product & business strategy. You will own the tech strategy and manage day-to-day engineering execution. Looking ahead, you will be responsible for helping grow the team and set up the technical capabilities of the business for growth. Interesting technical challenges include: Building a digital retail marketplace, with a modular microservice based code base, enabling fast iterative development and experimentation. Design a secure secure and scalable API integration Platform integration with multiple best-in-class digital health providers, think about some of the best D2C digital health brands you've seen around APIs to expose capabilities to 3rd parties Responsibilities include Taking charge of platform development, making key decisions on technical architecture Delivering the MVP, enabling us to test, iterate and serve our growing membership base Ensuring the systems architecture and infrastructure is scalable and can support growth Feeding into product strategy and identifying opportunities to quickly deliver customer value You will have the following skills Demonstrated ability to deliver product in a tech startup environment Confidence over the full stack of web development, preferably Node.js React for frontend and AWS or GCP for infrastructure Ability to inspire and build a team Entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility and willingness to work across a range of areas and grittiness to operate in a start-up environment What's in it for you? As part of the founding team, a significant equity position in the business A salary from the Founders Factory initial investment meaning you don't have to worry about fundraising early on Autonomy to build & scale the product as YOU best see fitHands-on operational support from a team of smart and passionate people from Founders Factory Unparalleled access to FF partners and wider network (for life!) A unique opportunity to build a business that will scale.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Roles we're searching for now: - Software Engineering / The Petcare market is valued at around $240 Billion, by 2027 projections would suggest $350 Billion. It's clear people love their pets! ️ Well, we love our pets too! That's why are pioneering the pet wellness space, working with nutritionists and vets to produce the highest quality products for our little furry friends But we need someone to join the founding team and help take our product to the next step! Dogs are our best friends, part of the family and even an entry to parenthood for many. During the pandemic millions of families became pet parents for the first time. Like humans, they experience lots of problems with their health and wellbeing. Unfortunately they can't talk about it. Navigating healthcare for your dog can sometimes be mind-boggling and solutions can be generic. We are a holistic dog wellness company that offers personalised D2C supplements. We believe dogs are as unique and diverse as humans. We are on a mission to offer human grade healthcare for our furry friends making pet parenting hassle free and sustainable. We are an early-stage tech startup run by an established founder who has built and exited several businesses and has a strong background in CPG and personalised wellness technology. Our investors include Founders Factory, one of Europe's hottest accelerators. The Role As part of the founding team you will be an instrumental part of shaping the product & business strategy. You will own the tech strategy and manage day-to-day engineering execution. Looking ahead, you will be responsible for helping grow the team and set up the technical capabilities of the business for growth. Interesting technical challenges include: Building a digital retail marketplace, with a modular microservice based code base, enabling fast iterative development and experimentation. Design a secure secure and scalable API integration Platform integration with multiple best-in-class digital health providers, think about some of the best D2C digital health brands you've seen around APIs to expose capabilities to 3rd parties Responsibilities include Taking charge of platform development, making key decisions on technical architecture Delivering the MVP, enabling us to test, iterate and serve our growing membership base Ensuring the systems architecture and infrastructure is scalable and can support growth Feeding into product strategy and identifying opportunities to quickly deliver customer value You will have the following skills Demonstrated ability to deliver product in a tech startup environment Confidence over the full stack of web development, preferably Node.js React for frontend and AWS or GCP for infrastructure Ability to inspire and build a team Entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility and willingness to work across a range of areas and grittiness to operate in a start-up environment What's in it for you? As part of the founding team, a significant equity position in the business A salary from the Founders Factory initial investment meaning you don't have to worry about fundraising early on Autonomy to build & scale the product as YOU best see fitHands-on operational support from a team of smart and passionate people from Founders Factory Unparalleled access to FF partners and wider network (for life!) A unique opportunity to build a business that will scale.
Senior Software Engineer at Trilitech, powered by Tezos Our Team At Trilitech, our mission is to power the Web3 revolution by building cutting-edge solutions on the Tezos blockchain. We specialise in core development, application development, and business development across three key areas: Culture, Decentralised Finance, and Gaming. We're committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible and continue to set new standards in this ever-evolving space. Our Technology Tezos is an open-source platform known for its flexibility, security, and self-amendment capabilities. It's built to empower developers to create smart contracts and decentralised applications with ease. Today, the Tezos ecosystem is made up of thousands of passionate community members actively involved in various projects and initiatives including the development of decentralised applications, smart contracts, and educational content. We're proud to partner with the likes of Manchester United, McLaren Racing, Ubisoft, and Societe Generale (to name a few). Some of the exciting projects built on the Tezos blockchain are Hic Et Nunc OneOf and Kukai. We encourage you to explore the Tezos website and follow us on Twitter & Discord to learn more about the project. The Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing dApps Engineering unit. You'll work on our primary NFT Marketplace (Kanvas) which means creating NFT projects for the likes of Manchester United and creating features to release and improving existing services. It's an opportunity to join an existing team whose key focus is solving complex challenges to build new features and enhance the technology used all around the ecosystem. Being part of this project means you'll be at the forefront of blockchain innovation and have the chance to collaborate directly with some exceptionally talented Engineers in the field. It's a chance to contribute to a cutting-edge product while staying grounded in a supportive environment. What you'll need Extensive experience working with TypeScript on modern frameworks (React, NodeJS) in a serverless environment Extensive experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, from schema design to production-level optimisations Expert level experience in designing and managing large, scalable, high throughput, highly available and fault-tolerant systems Set medium-term strategic technical direction and look ahead 6-12 months and identify improvement areas Anticipate technical issues at a product level and make architectural decisions to avoid them. Ability to reduce complexity of projects and processes to get more done with less work to amplify effectiveness and productivity on an organisational level Experience mentoring engineers Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work as part of a collaborative team Comfortably navigate collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems Strong computer fundamentals (e.g. algorithms, data structures and concurrency) What you can expect from us Generous LTIP tez token scheme Flexible hours and a hybrid working environment; work from home and our dog-friendly office in Soho with access to an onsite gym and media room Lunch delivered daily in the office (Dishoom, Honi Poke, Salad Kitchen - you name it, we've tried it!) Expense up to £2700 per annum for subsidised commuter costs 30 day working abroad policy 25 days paid holiday and an additional day to celebrate your birthday Enhanced parental & adoption leave to support you in your journey through parenthood We'll double match your pension contribution (allowing you to contribute up to 5% of your gross salary, with us contributing up to 10%) Private medical and travel insurance with AXA from day one, inclusive of mental health support Learning and development initiatives to empower you in your career Comprehensive life assurance policy of 5x your base salary to provide you and your loved ones with peace of mind Why you'll love it Our cutting-edge projects offer you a chance to lead the way in shaping the future. We are dedicated to keeping your enthusiasm alive by fostering a fulfilling work environment that encourages open conversations and creativity. Collaboration and mutual support is key! Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have the time and energy to excel in your role while still enjoying life beyond the office. We offer competitive compensation, an extensive benefits package, and ongoing development opportunities, empowering your personal and professional growth. We'll chat more about this throughout the interview process. We believe in hiring great people and granting them the flexibility to work in a way that suits them best. While we establish OKRs, you'll have the autonomy to determine your approach. Given the incredibly fast rate the blockchain landscape is evolving, embracing a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous learning are integral to our culture. It's okay not to have all the answers and to engage in research. We're all human and we provide formal perks to support your ongoing education. Our Principles Desire to Win In our highly competitive industry, success is all about being at the top of our game. We strive for excellence and aim to be the best. Sense of Urgency Adaptability and quick action are essential in maintaining a competitive edge. We thrive on staying ahead of the curve. Ownership Mindset We take pride in our work and lead by example, seizing opportunities, and taking responsibility for achieving positive outcomes. Pragmatism Our focus is on making a tangible impact and achieving concrete results. We prioritise actions that make a real difference. Communication We believe in transparency and proactively sharing information as someone's insight could be invaluable to another's success. We foster a culture of collaboration and steer clear of creating information barriers. Experience is great, but passion is key. If you don't meet all of the criteria but believe you have the potential, please still apply. Our diverse talent is our greatest asset and fundamental to our continued success. Trilitech is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, race, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status. We're committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, so please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the interview process.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Software Engineer at Trilitech, powered by Tezos Our Team At Trilitech, our mission is to power the Web3 revolution by building cutting-edge solutions on the Tezos blockchain. We specialise in core development, application development, and business development across three key areas: Culture, Decentralised Finance, and Gaming. We're committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible and continue to set new standards in this ever-evolving space. Our Technology Tezos is an open-source platform known for its flexibility, security, and self-amendment capabilities. It's built to empower developers to create smart contracts and decentralised applications with ease. Today, the Tezos ecosystem is made up of thousands of passionate community members actively involved in various projects and initiatives including the development of decentralised applications, smart contracts, and educational content. We're proud to partner with the likes of Manchester United, McLaren Racing, Ubisoft, and Societe Generale (to name a few). Some of the exciting projects built on the Tezos blockchain are Hic Et Nunc OneOf and Kukai. We encourage you to explore the Tezos website and follow us on Twitter & Discord to learn more about the project. The Role We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our growing dApps Engineering unit. You'll work on our primary NFT Marketplace (Kanvas) which means creating NFT projects for the likes of Manchester United and creating features to release and improving existing services. It's an opportunity to join an existing team whose key focus is solving complex challenges to build new features and enhance the technology used all around the ecosystem. Being part of this project means you'll be at the forefront of blockchain innovation and have the chance to collaborate directly with some exceptionally talented Engineers in the field. It's a chance to contribute to a cutting-edge product while staying grounded in a supportive environment. What you'll need Extensive experience working with TypeScript on modern frameworks (React, NodeJS) in a serverless environment Extensive experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, from schema design to production-level optimisations Expert level experience in designing and managing large, scalable, high throughput, highly available and fault-tolerant systems Set medium-term strategic technical direction and look ahead 6-12 months and identify improvement areas Anticipate technical issues at a product level and make architectural decisions to avoid them. Ability to reduce complexity of projects and processes to get more done with less work to amplify effectiveness and productivity on an organisational level Experience mentoring engineers Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work as part of a collaborative team Comfortably navigate collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders. Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems Strong computer fundamentals (e.g. algorithms, data structures and concurrency) What you can expect from us Generous LTIP tez token scheme Flexible hours and a hybrid working environment; work from home and our dog-friendly office in Soho with access to an onsite gym and media room Lunch delivered daily in the office (Dishoom, Honi Poke, Salad Kitchen - you name it, we've tried it!) Expense up to £2700 per annum for subsidised commuter costs 30 day working abroad policy 25 days paid holiday and an additional day to celebrate your birthday Enhanced parental & adoption leave to support you in your journey through parenthood We'll double match your pension contribution (allowing you to contribute up to 5% of your gross salary, with us contributing up to 10%) Private medical and travel insurance with AXA from day one, inclusive of mental health support Learning and development initiatives to empower you in your career Comprehensive life assurance policy of 5x your base salary to provide you and your loved ones with peace of mind Why you'll love it Our cutting-edge projects offer you a chance to lead the way in shaping the future. We are dedicated to keeping your enthusiasm alive by fostering a fulfilling work environment that encourages open conversations and creativity. Collaboration and mutual support is key! Our commitment to work-life balance ensures you have the time and energy to excel in your role while still enjoying life beyond the office. We offer competitive compensation, an extensive benefits package, and ongoing development opportunities, empowering your personal and professional growth. We'll chat more about this throughout the interview process. We believe in hiring great people and granting them the flexibility to work in a way that suits them best. While we establish OKRs, you'll have the autonomy to determine your approach. Given the incredibly fast rate the blockchain landscape is evolving, embracing a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous learning are integral to our culture. It's okay not to have all the answers and to engage in research. We're all human and we provide formal perks to support your ongoing education. Our Principles Desire to Win In our highly competitive industry, success is all about being at the top of our game. We strive for excellence and aim to be the best. Sense of Urgency Adaptability and quick action are essential in maintaining a competitive edge. We thrive on staying ahead of the curve. Ownership Mindset We take pride in our work and lead by example, seizing opportunities, and taking responsibility for achieving positive outcomes. Pragmatism Our focus is on making a tangible impact and achieving concrete results. We prioritise actions that make a real difference. Communication We believe in transparency and proactively sharing information as someone's insight could be invaluable to another's success. We foster a culture of collaboration and steer clear of creating information barriers. Experience is great, but passion is key. If you don't meet all of the criteria but believe you have the potential, please still apply. Our diverse talent is our greatest asset and fundamental to our continued success. Trilitech is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, race, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status. We're committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, so please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the interview process.
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin andEnglish fluent, Solid IT Engineering experience within banking/financial services. Your New Salary: Competitive Depending on experience Fully office based Perm Start: ASAP Report to: DeputyHead of IT Mandarin Speaking IT Senior Engineer - What You'll be Doing Each Day: Assist IT deputy head to draft IT manuals, procedures, guidelines of production management include IT infrastructure and IT systems (hardware and software). To make plans for IT infrastructure and systems on the basis of understanding, analysis and forecasting of demands of the various departments, make sure the performance and capacity of IT infrastructure can meet the requirement of business development and system stability. Implement IT infrastructure and systems include servers, storage, network device, backup system, AD, WSUS, UPS, power plant, phone, printer, etc. In charge of virtual system maintenance include vCenter, ESXi, vmware, Ctrix etc. Guide and train bank staff with IT knowledge. Supervise the security program of the computer and telecommunications systems and delegate powers to authorized users. Formulate computer disaster recovery plans and arrange for relevant tests to ensure that the plan is compliant with the regulator s requirements. Liaise with HO and Data Center in relation to the task of IT Systems. Prepare reports to HO and Data Centre. Arrange the Disaster Recovery IT service when necessary. Mandarin Speaking IT Senior Engineer - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: At least 5 years IT engineering experience Microsoft Server and Desktop operating systems (2019/2012 Server/Win10) Core Microsoft Infrastructure technologies and solutions (Exchange, AD, RDS, DFS) Systems Virtualisation (VMware, vSphere, Hyper-V) Backup technologies (Veeam, Backup Exec, System Recovery, Endpoint Protection, LTO) Server hardware maintenance and troubleshooting Hardware firewalls and router configuration Switching (HP, Cisco, Juniper) System and network monitoring. Qualifications (Desirable): MCSA-Microsoft Windows Server 2008/2012/Office365 MCSE- Microsoft Certified Solution Expert MCITP-Microsoft Certified IT Professional VMware Certified Professional CCNA/CCNP. Job status: Permanent Start date: ASAP Working hours: 9 to 5 with flexibility when necessary. Working style: 4 days in the office, 1 day at home Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
May 18, 2024
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin andEnglish fluent, Solid IT Engineering experience within banking/financial services. Your New Salary: Competitive Depending on experience Fully office based Perm Start: ASAP Report to: DeputyHead of IT Mandarin Speaking IT Senior Engineer - What You'll be Doing Each Day: Assist IT deputy head to draft IT manuals, procedures, guidelines of production management include IT infrastructure and IT systems (hardware and software). To make plans for IT infrastructure and systems on the basis of understanding, analysis and forecasting of demands of the various departments, make sure the performance and capacity of IT infrastructure can meet the requirement of business development and system stability. Implement IT infrastructure and systems include servers, storage, network device, backup system, AD, WSUS, UPS, power plant, phone, printer, etc. In charge of virtual system maintenance include vCenter, ESXi, vmware, Ctrix etc. Guide and train bank staff with IT knowledge. Supervise the security program of the computer and telecommunications systems and delegate powers to authorized users. Formulate computer disaster recovery plans and arrange for relevant tests to ensure that the plan is compliant with the regulator s requirements. Liaise with HO and Data Center in relation to the task of IT Systems. Prepare reports to HO and Data Centre. Arrange the Disaster Recovery IT service when necessary. Mandarin Speaking IT Senior Engineer - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: At least 5 years IT engineering experience Microsoft Server and Desktop operating systems (2019/2012 Server/Win10) Core Microsoft Infrastructure technologies and solutions (Exchange, AD, RDS, DFS) Systems Virtualisation (VMware, vSphere, Hyper-V) Backup technologies (Veeam, Backup Exec, System Recovery, Endpoint Protection, LTO) Server hardware maintenance and troubleshooting Hardware firewalls and router configuration Switching (HP, Cisco, Juniper) System and network monitoring. Qualifications (Desirable): MCSA-Microsoft Windows Server 2008/2012/Office365 MCSE- Microsoft Certified Solution Expert MCITP-Microsoft Certified IT Professional VMware Certified Professional CCNA/CCNP. Job status: Permanent Start date: ASAP Working hours: 9 to 5 with flexibility when necessary. Working style: 4 days in the office, 1 day at home Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Roles we're searching for now: - Software Engineering / The Petcare market is valued at around $240 Billion, by 2027 projections would suggest $350 Billion. It's clear people love their pets! ️ Well, we love our pets too! That's why are pioneering the pet wellness space, working with nutritionists and vets to produce the highest quality products for our little furry friends But we need someone to join the founding team and help take our product to the next step! Dogs are our best friends, part of the family and even an entry to parenthood for many. During the pandemic millions of families became pet parents for the first time. Like humans, they experience lots of problems with their health and wellbeing. Unfortunately they can't talk about it. Navigating healthcare for your dog can sometimes be mind-boggling and solutions can be generic. We are a holistic dog wellness company that offers personalised D2C supplements. We believe dogs are as unique and diverse as humans. We are on a mission to offer human grade healthcare for our furry friends making pet parenting hassle free and sustainable. We are an early-stage tech startup run by an established founder who has built and exited several businesses and has a strong background in CPG and personalised wellness technology. Our investors include Founders Factory, one of Europe's hottest accelerators. The Role As part of the founding team you will be an instrumental part of shaping the product & business strategy. You will own the tech strategy and manage day-to-day engineering execution. Looking ahead, you will be responsible for helping grow the team and set up the technical capabilities of the business for growth. Interesting technical challenges include: Building a digital retail marketplace, with a modular microservice based code base, enabling fast iterative development and experimentation. Design a secure secure and scalable API integration Platform integration with multiple best-in-class digital health providers, think about some of the best D2C digital health brands you've seen around APIs to expose capabilities to 3rd parties Responsibilities include Taking charge of platform development, making key decisions on technical architecture Delivering the MVP, enabling us to test, iterate and serve our growing membership base Ensuring the systems architecture and infrastructure is scalable and can support growth Feeding into product strategy and identifying opportunities to quickly deliver customer value You will have the following skills Demonstrated ability to deliver product in a tech startup environment Confidence over the full stack of web development, preferably Node.js React for frontend and AWS or GCP for infrastructure Ability to inspire and build a team Entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility and willingness to work across a range of areas and grittiness to operate in a start-up environment What's in it for you? As part of the founding team, a significant equity position in the business A salary from the Founders Factory initial investment meaning you don't have to worry about fundraising early on Autonomy to build & scale the product as YOU best see fitHands-on operational support from a team of smart and passionate people from Founders Factory Unparalleled access to FF partners and wider network (for life!) A unique opportunity to build a business that will scale.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Roles we're searching for now: - Software Engineering / The Petcare market is valued at around $240 Billion, by 2027 projections would suggest $350 Billion. It's clear people love their pets! ️ Well, we love our pets too! That's why are pioneering the pet wellness space, working with nutritionists and vets to produce the highest quality products for our little furry friends But we need someone to join the founding team and help take our product to the next step! Dogs are our best friends, part of the family and even an entry to parenthood for many. During the pandemic millions of families became pet parents for the first time. Like humans, they experience lots of problems with their health and wellbeing. Unfortunately they can't talk about it. Navigating healthcare for your dog can sometimes be mind-boggling and solutions can be generic. We are a holistic dog wellness company that offers personalised D2C supplements. We believe dogs are as unique and diverse as humans. We are on a mission to offer human grade healthcare for our furry friends making pet parenting hassle free and sustainable. We are an early-stage tech startup run by an established founder who has built and exited several businesses and has a strong background in CPG and personalised wellness technology. Our investors include Founders Factory, one of Europe's hottest accelerators. The Role As part of the founding team you will be an instrumental part of shaping the product & business strategy. You will own the tech strategy and manage day-to-day engineering execution. Looking ahead, you will be responsible for helping grow the team and set up the technical capabilities of the business for growth. Interesting technical challenges include: Building a digital retail marketplace, with a modular microservice based code base, enabling fast iterative development and experimentation. Design a secure secure and scalable API integration Platform integration with multiple best-in-class digital health providers, think about some of the best D2C digital health brands you've seen around APIs to expose capabilities to 3rd parties Responsibilities include Taking charge of platform development, making key decisions on technical architecture Delivering the MVP, enabling us to test, iterate and serve our growing membership base Ensuring the systems architecture and infrastructure is scalable and can support growth Feeding into product strategy and identifying opportunities to quickly deliver customer value You will have the following skills Demonstrated ability to deliver product in a tech startup environment Confidence over the full stack of web development, preferably Node.js React for frontend and AWS or GCP for infrastructure Ability to inspire and build a team Entrepreneurial spirit, flexibility and willingness to work across a range of areas and grittiness to operate in a start-up environment What's in it for you? As part of the founding team, a significant equity position in the business A salary from the Founders Factory initial investment meaning you don't have to worry about fundraising early on Autonomy to build & scale the product as YOU best see fitHands-on operational support from a team of smart and passionate people from Founders Factory Unparalleled access to FF partners and wider network (for life!) A unique opportunity to build a business that will scale.
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders. Are you passionate about Data and Analytics and excited about how it can completely transform the way an enterprise works? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive data-driven solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role of Solution Architect Data Foundations, in the Enterprise Architecture function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. The Solution Architect Data Foundations is a strategic leadership role that oversees delivery of cross product transversal data capabilities that is foundational to our success. This role is accountable for the architecture and design and optimization of data platforms, data architecture, data operations, data engineering and the development of data assets/products for the multi-billion-dollar Pet Nutrition division's digital needs. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, the person in this role will be a part of the Global PN Architecture of Tomorrow team. The role operates globally and partners with PN business and digital leaders across all functions. 'This role is an incubation role (temporary) with an estimated end date of December 2026. The purpose is to fast-track and support the build of this specific product. At the completion of the product, a permanent BAU role will open to maintain and support the product: the role will be permanent and will have a different job description more suited to the need of the organisation at end state. If you are unable to secure the role by December 2026 you will be eligible for a separation package.' What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree or Equivalent (IT Degree preferred in particular computer science, data science or related field) Industry leading expertise in building and delivering data foundations, preferably in the CPG, or retail industry. Established and deep understanding of a range of technology solutions & business process, across CPG functional capabilities Proven track record of delivering value through data products in a fast-paced, agile environment. Extensive knowledge of data principles, architecture/modeling, ingestion, ETL principles and practices Extensive knowledge of Azure based big data platform & exposure to other clouds such as GCP is desirable. Experience in architect and design data platforms such as data lakes, data warehouses, and the data pipelines and data services that support various types of data and analytics use cases. Prior experience of successfully leading large-scale data initiatives to support analytics, BI & AI use cases. Prior experience in decentralized data management, specifically, in data governance of managing fragmented data domains like sales, finance, marketing. Proven track record of establishing and leading a DDF design authority Proven track record to master new and emerging technologies Successful experience, established over several years, to perform architecture leadership within a Technology environment A strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving adoption and use Strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities. Excellent in engaging with technical and functional leadership in a matrix organization. Ability to navigate complex matrix organisation What will be your key responsibilities? Mars Principles: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Strategy and Thought Leadership: Work with PN Digital Leadership to create and execute the data foundations strategy and roadmap for the Pet Nutrition segment, in alignment with the Pet Nutrition's business strategic priorities, goals and analytics needs. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN D&A leadership, PN product owners, and segment D&A leadership. You align with and support Enterprise architecture efforts in Mars Petcare, corporate EA, GDO, CISO teams. Architectural governance, review and assurance: you are accountable for effective and proportionate governance to approve or reject high level solution designs, solution architectures, other Technology services or substantial changes to existing services for compliance, including granting waivers where justified. You ensure that critical DDF design decisions and issues escalated by delivery teams across PN DT are reviewed and resolved promptly. You ensure that the governance, review and assurance processes provide insight and information to drive future revisions of the strategy and roadmap, so that the Technology architecture continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the Mars PN. You drive architectural governance, review and assurance in partnership with the Technology Leadership Team, PN/Petcare/Corporate EAs and colleagues in the wider Mars PN. Roadmap to achieve the target architecture: you are accountable for setting out a roadmap to move from the current state architecture to the target architecture for DDF, taking account of the change portfolio and expected future change plans. You ensure that the roadmap is maintained to account for evolving requirements. Data as a Product: Bring technical mastery, knowledge, and acumen to lead the creation and deployment of scalable, secure data platforms and data assets tailored to our organization's evolving requirements while ensuring data quality and trust. Embed thought leadership in modeling data such that it is domain driven, easly discoverable and self service enabled (where appropriate) with a strong-willed approach to avoid duplication and promote trust and integrity in data assets. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges while building and leading a team of world class data and analytics leaders. Are you passionate about Data and Analytics and excited about how it can completely transform the way an enterprise works? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive data-driven solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role of Solution Architect Data Foundations, in the Enterprise Architecture function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. The Solution Architect Data Foundations is a strategic leadership role that oversees delivery of cross product transversal data capabilities that is foundational to our success. This role is accountable for the architecture and design and optimization of data platforms, data architecture, data operations, data engineering and the development of data assets/products for the multi-billion-dollar Pet Nutrition division's digital needs. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, the person in this role will be a part of the Global PN Architecture of Tomorrow team. The role operates globally and partners with PN business and digital leaders across all functions. 'This role is an incubation role (temporary) with an estimated end date of December 2026. The purpose is to fast-track and support the build of this specific product. At the completion of the product, a permanent BAU role will open to maintain and support the product: the role will be permanent and will have a different job description more suited to the need of the organisation at end state. If you are unable to secure the role by December 2026 you will be eligible for a separation package.' What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree or Equivalent (IT Degree preferred in particular computer science, data science or related field) Industry leading expertise in building and delivering data foundations, preferably in the CPG, or retail industry. Established and deep understanding of a range of technology solutions & business process, across CPG functional capabilities Proven track record of delivering value through data products in a fast-paced, agile environment. Extensive knowledge of data principles, architecture/modeling, ingestion, ETL principles and practices Extensive knowledge of Azure based big data platform & exposure to other clouds such as GCP is desirable. Experience in architect and design data platforms such as data lakes, data warehouses, and the data pipelines and data services that support various types of data and analytics use cases. Prior experience of successfully leading large-scale data initiatives to support analytics, BI & AI use cases. Prior experience in decentralized data management, specifically, in data governance of managing fragmented data domains like sales, finance, marketing. Proven track record of establishing and leading a DDF design authority Proven track record to master new and emerging technologies Successful experience, established over several years, to perform architecture leadership within a Technology environment A strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving adoption and use Strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities. Excellent in engaging with technical and functional leadership in a matrix organization. Ability to navigate complex matrix organisation What will be your key responsibilities? Mars Principles: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Strategy and Thought Leadership: Work with PN Digital Leadership to create and execute the data foundations strategy and roadmap for the Pet Nutrition segment, in alignment with the Pet Nutrition's business strategic priorities, goals and analytics needs. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN D&A leadership, PN product owners, and segment D&A leadership. You align with and support Enterprise architecture efforts in Mars Petcare, corporate EA, GDO, CISO teams. Architectural governance, review and assurance: you are accountable for effective and proportionate governance to approve or reject high level solution designs, solution architectures, other Technology services or substantial changes to existing services for compliance, including granting waivers where justified. You ensure that critical DDF design decisions and issues escalated by delivery teams across PN DT are reviewed and resolved promptly. You ensure that the governance, review and assurance processes provide insight and information to drive future revisions of the strategy and roadmap, so that the Technology architecture continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the Mars PN. You drive architectural governance, review and assurance in partnership with the Technology Leadership Team, PN/Petcare/Corporate EAs and colleagues in the wider Mars PN. Roadmap to achieve the target architecture: you are accountable for setting out a roadmap to move from the current state architecture to the target architecture for DDF, taking account of the change portfolio and expected future change plans. You ensure that the roadmap is maintained to account for evolving requirements. Data as a Product: Bring technical mastery, knowledge, and acumen to lead the creation and deployment of scalable, secure data platforms and data assets tailored to our organization's evolving requirements while ensuring data quality and trust. Embed thought leadership in modeling data such that it is domain driven, easly discoverable and self service enabled (where appropriate) with a strong-willed approach to avoid duplication and promote trust and integrity in data assets. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Senior Software Engineer - React & Node London (Hybrid - 1x day in the office) Radically Digital is a people-first consultancy building future-ready solutions using modern technologies such as Javascript/Typescript, React & Node.js but we're fans of trying simple ways that get the job done. We work with clients in a variety of sectors from telecoms/ broadband, fintech, NFTs, crypto, renewable energy, hospitality and more, located all around the globe. We have a diverse team (more than 20 nationalities, speaking 22+ languages), with hybrid workplaces in London and Portugal. Join us on our mission to make building great tech accessible to everyone. Our environment promotes collaboration, impact and inclusivity. We use Agile methodologies and work in cross functional teams of software engineer, designers, product consultants etc. You'll be a part of an open-door environment where you will work with world-class engineers on cutting edge solutions. We offer L&D opportunities, impactful challenges and opportunities to progress your career based on your personal aspirations for development! If you have experience in Javascript/ Typescript/ React & Node.js and want to work in a team where you can make an impact from day one, then this role is just for you! About You As a React/Node Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to play a key role in helping our clients solve their technology challenges, while also supporting us in growing the business. You have a passion for all things tech and love keeping up to date with the newest tools/ technologies. You work well in a team and understand that team success equals individual success. You're adaptable, open-minded and professional in every interaction. You can break down complex technical topics and explain them to non-technical stakeholders. You have a consultative approach and a solution-oriented mindset. You take time to understand client needs, nurture their expectations and support them in finding the best solution to their problem. What you'll do as Senior Software Engineer at RAD: As we're a growing business, your responsibilities and priorities will vary but here are some of the key responsibilities you'll have from the start: You will have a chance to work with a wide range of clients working on both greenfield and established projects. You'll have the opportunity to see products and features through to fruition. You'll learn and adopt best practices while delivering high quality code. You will work as part of a cross functional team on one of our clients projects, providing technical insight and making an impact from day one. People are constantly learning and developing at RAD so we don't expect our candidates to come in being complete experts in what we do but to show a genuine ambition to better themselves every day. If you don't meet all the requirements, please don't let that put you off from applying. What's essential for the role: Previous consulting/ agency experience Experience in writing high quality code in Typescript/ Javascript Modern frontend frameworks such as React, Vue Experience with Node.js System architecture experience using microservices Experience with DevOps tools such as Docker & Kubernetes Experience in a cloud platform such as AWS, GCP or Azure Additionally, these are some of the nice to have skills/ experiences: Python and GenAI experience with tools such as Stable Diffusion RESTful APIs and GraphQL implementation experience. Experience estimating engineering efforts from analysis of requirements and scoping. Have experience with Agile methodology and be able to help implement this on the client site. Genuine interest and curiosity for all things digital across mobile, desktop and web. Be hands-on, eager to learn and able to get stuck in - from coding to system design, analysis, research or documentation. Ensure the security, efficiency, scalability of backend systems and services. Competitive Salary - £65-75K (we'd happily consider paying slightly over or under depending on experience) Benefits including: Flexible Hybrid Working - 1x day in the office Private Health Insurance through Aviva including dental and musculoskeletal Company Macbook Pro 25 holiday days (In addition to 8 bank holidays) Stunning Coworking office space with access to free drinks and food every week Regular Socials (remote or in-person) Opportunities to travel nationally and abroad (work trips, R&Rs and more) At RAD, we're committed to our team's diversity, learning and development and mental health and we want to make sure everyone is happy here, plus has a good work life balance. We take pride in the work we do and encourage collaboration rather than micromanagement. Check out our culture doc if you'd like a further sneak peak into what work life at RAD is like. Senior Software Engineer Process: If you need this spec in a slightly different format or special accommodations within reason, please let us know! Screen call with Lilly or Ines from the PX team Technical Interview - Paired programming challenge in real-time Final Interview with Wayne, our Head of Build
May 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Software Engineer - React & Node London (Hybrid - 1x day in the office) Radically Digital is a people-first consultancy building future-ready solutions using modern technologies such as Javascript/Typescript, React & Node.js but we're fans of trying simple ways that get the job done. We work with clients in a variety of sectors from telecoms/ broadband, fintech, NFTs, crypto, renewable energy, hospitality and more, located all around the globe. We have a diverse team (more than 20 nationalities, speaking 22+ languages), with hybrid workplaces in London and Portugal. Join us on our mission to make building great tech accessible to everyone. Our environment promotes collaboration, impact and inclusivity. We use Agile methodologies and work in cross functional teams of software engineer, designers, product consultants etc. You'll be a part of an open-door environment where you will work with world-class engineers on cutting edge solutions. We offer L&D opportunities, impactful challenges and opportunities to progress your career based on your personal aspirations for development! If you have experience in Javascript/ Typescript/ React & Node.js and want to work in a team where you can make an impact from day one, then this role is just for you! About You As a React/Node Software Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to play a key role in helping our clients solve their technology challenges, while also supporting us in growing the business. You have a passion for all things tech and love keeping up to date with the newest tools/ technologies. You work well in a team and understand that team success equals individual success. You're adaptable, open-minded and professional in every interaction. You can break down complex technical topics and explain them to non-technical stakeholders. You have a consultative approach and a solution-oriented mindset. You take time to understand client needs, nurture their expectations and support them in finding the best solution to their problem. What you'll do as Senior Software Engineer at RAD: As we're a growing business, your responsibilities and priorities will vary but here are some of the key responsibilities you'll have from the start: You will have a chance to work with a wide range of clients working on both greenfield and established projects. You'll have the opportunity to see products and features through to fruition. You'll learn and adopt best practices while delivering high quality code. You will work as part of a cross functional team on one of our clients projects, providing technical insight and making an impact from day one. People are constantly learning and developing at RAD so we don't expect our candidates to come in being complete experts in what we do but to show a genuine ambition to better themselves every day. If you don't meet all the requirements, please don't let that put you off from applying. What's essential for the role: Previous consulting/ agency experience Experience in writing high quality code in Typescript/ Javascript Modern frontend frameworks such as React, Vue Experience with Node.js System architecture experience using microservices Experience with DevOps tools such as Docker & Kubernetes Experience in a cloud platform such as AWS, GCP or Azure Additionally, these are some of the nice to have skills/ experiences: Python and GenAI experience with tools such as Stable Diffusion RESTful APIs and GraphQL implementation experience. Experience estimating engineering efforts from analysis of requirements and scoping. Have experience with Agile methodology and be able to help implement this on the client site. Genuine interest and curiosity for all things digital across mobile, desktop and web. Be hands-on, eager to learn and able to get stuck in - from coding to system design, analysis, research or documentation. Ensure the security, efficiency, scalability of backend systems and services. Competitive Salary - £65-75K (we'd happily consider paying slightly over or under depending on experience) Benefits including: Flexible Hybrid Working - 1x day in the office Private Health Insurance through Aviva including dental and musculoskeletal Company Macbook Pro 25 holiday days (In addition to 8 bank holidays) Stunning Coworking office space with access to free drinks and food every week Regular Socials (remote or in-person) Opportunities to travel nationally and abroad (work trips, R&Rs and more) At RAD, we're committed to our team's diversity, learning and development and mental health and we want to make sure everyone is happy here, plus has a good work life balance. We take pride in the work we do and encourage collaboration rather than micromanagement. Check out our culture doc if you'd like a further sneak peak into what work life at RAD is like. Senior Software Engineer Process: If you need this spec in a slightly different format or special accommodations within reason, please let us know! Screen call with Lilly or Ines from the PX team Technical Interview - Paired programming challenge in real-time Final Interview with Wayne, our Head of Build
In the journey of life, your career should make a difference. At Inizio Evoke, we come together-to do the best work, in the best possible place. We're all in. Because it's everyone's role to make health more human. Inizio Evoke is a global health marketing, communications, and transformation platform unlocking growth through data-driven insight and human centricity. As part of a global digital team you will play a key role in developing innovation-driven solutions.Bringingtogether data, omnichannel, content delivery, marketing technology, social media and automation expertise,to generate groundbreaking commercial impact for the best health organizations in the world." JOB SUMMARY Location: UK. hybrid or remote The Director, Digital will be a passionate digital strategist with hands-on planning, management, and implementation of digital programs. Typically, the Director, Digital: Serves as senior lead representing the digital team for digital clients and / or major projects depending on overall scope of the client engagement Has over 7 years relevant experience, including health comms experience. Manages assigned projects independently with 1-2 direct reports Derive insight from data, independently develop strategic omnichannel solutions, and facilitate client workshops. Actively participates in new business efforts, whether growing current business or helping to secure new clients Reports into the Vice President, Senior Vice President or Executive Vice President Some international travel and flexibility when working across time zones required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Client Partnership Develops and cultivates relationships with clients and external audiences Thoughtfully counsels clients based on digital landscape and business goals, showcasing ability to marry digital tactics up to client's broader strategy; takes immediate action on client feedback Develops digital strategies based on client objectives, defining measurable KPIs and proactively assessing results on an ongoing basis to evolve benchmarks, inform channel/content strategy and ensure success Proactively directs planning and execution of digital projects ensuring timeliness, efficiency and high-quality delivery of results Possesses skills necessary to handle issues management, mobilizing teams to respond to issues and provide strategically sound recommendations to clients on how to handle/address issues Deep experience in developing digital SOPs/playbooks and establishing channel management guidelines (e.g., website management, SEO, email, social platform) Ability to coach and train client and internal teams in digital best practices (e.g., 101 sessions) in collaboration with EVP Plays active role in developing and tracking budgets related to client digital activities, with ability to mentor mid-to-junior level staff on financials as appropriate Supports Global Head of Digital and Head of Social Media in monthly/quarterly forecasting and developing digital staff plans for core clients Manages multiple priorities at once and with ease Serves as quality control and final review of digital content/assets prior to client delivery Business Development & Operations Researches, develops and presents new business proposals, gaining more confidence and experience leading new business efforts Participates in organic/new business pitches with confidence Identifies and realizes opportunities for organic account growth by offering new digital tactics, ideas and upsells current offering on the account where they are embedded Understands key issues to be considered when making decisions and has the ability to formulate strong recommendations based on experience and data Utilizes data to drive agency recommendations and idea generation including ability to lead social listening, channel/content audit, user journey/persona development and other research projects to uncover clear and actionable insights Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of digital strategies and platform nuances across social, mobile and web platforms in addition to content and storytelling trends Demonstrates an understanding of Evoke Kyne's mission and values and a commitment to the growth and success of the company Collaborates with EVP to continue to enhance digital capabilities, suggesting new offerings or ways to elevate current practices and approaches Leadership & Teamwork Works collaboratively with account teams and other specialty teams, with ability to seamlessly flex between teams/management styles Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness and works through issues independently in as much as possible and effectively collaborates when appropriate Serves as a resource to account teams to educate and provide strategic counsel on digital and influencer programs Proactively seeks out professional development opportunities, skillset growth Assists in onboarding new specialty team members and account team members, coaching on best practices for working with digital team Provides direct and constructive feedback to junior team members, supporting them in developing fundamental skill sets (copywriting, research, project management, community management, etc.) Acts as a role model for junior team members Conducts annual reviews for direct reports (as appropriate) and regular check-ins, overseeing professional development and opportunities for growth and advancement Supervises junior staff by mentoring, motivating, coaching and providing clear and consistent feedback Be a change agent internally and with partners and clients - leading the way in best practice digital communications, problem-solving, coaching and building buy-in and consensus for innovative approaches Able to gather information to make appropriate decisions for clients and internal teams Role models company values and inspires an inclusive culture Effective Communication Plays a major part in drafting and providing oversight in development of digital strategies inclusive of those for corporate and unbranded/patient channels Robust knowledge of digital best practices across channels and keen eye for reviewing digital content for consistency, voice, channel nuances, brand/program style and developing analytics reports to report on results Collaborates with account teams to set appropriate timelines and follows established processes of leveraging strategic briefs and ensuring digital team inclusion as appropriate Leads key aspects of client interactions and liaison with external agency and third-party partners to further develop communications skills Continues to proactively seek opportunities to further hone communications skills, including presentation skills Manages and monitors workflow on accounts, anticipating and flagging staffing issues and offering solutions to EVP Qualifications Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, marketing or digital Significant communications or related marketing / communications / digital / social experience; global health issues or health product communications experience preferred Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships/partnerships (internally and externally) Track record of building successful digital and social campaigns. Experience with social media strategy, content creation and campaign management - organic and paid initiatives. Experience developing and managing multichannel content calendars and with CMS such as WordPress. Proficiency with online/social research and analytics platforms such as Netbase, Sprinklr, Buffer, Buzzsumo, Meltwater, Klipfolio, Hubspot, Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc. Confident with digital data (web, search, social, mobile; quantitative and qualitative), able to guide analytics projects and derive meaningful insights that can inform the strategic approach and yield hyper-targeted, high- impact communications strategies Team player, ability to work cooperatively across teams Prior supervisory experience and ability to develop junior team members Fluent English and excellent communications skills (written and oral), additional languages a plus Excellent organizational, communications and interpersonal skills Handles conflict diplomatically Delivers and accepts feedback well Has earned respect (internally and externally) and has leadership presence Confident and compelling style in communicating with clients, teams and external stakeholders Solid client relationship building and presentation skills Positive, professional, and flexible attitude that lends itself to quality client service Experienced in successfully managing resources and budgets Demonstrates keen critical thinking skills and proactivity Flexible and dynamic (e.g., willing to change and evolve thinking) Resourceful and proactively seeks solutions to challenges Knowledge of relevant guidelines and legislation as they pertain to digital marketing (e.g., GDPR) or to health communications (e.g., FDA or ABPI guidelines) Recognized project management aptitude Benefits include: Generous annual leave Contributory company pension scheme Life insurance cover and income protection Private medical insurance Discretionary bonus scheme Season ticket loan . click apply for full job details
May 18, 2024
Full time
In the journey of life, your career should make a difference. At Inizio Evoke, we come together-to do the best work, in the best possible place. We're all in. Because it's everyone's role to make health more human. Inizio Evoke is a global health marketing, communications, and transformation platform unlocking growth through data-driven insight and human centricity. As part of a global digital team you will play a key role in developing innovation-driven solutions.Bringingtogether data, omnichannel, content delivery, marketing technology, social media and automation expertise,to generate groundbreaking commercial impact for the best health organizations in the world." JOB SUMMARY Location: UK. hybrid or remote The Director, Digital will be a passionate digital strategist with hands-on planning, management, and implementation of digital programs. Typically, the Director, Digital: Serves as senior lead representing the digital team for digital clients and / or major projects depending on overall scope of the client engagement Has over 7 years relevant experience, including health comms experience. Manages assigned projects independently with 1-2 direct reports Derive insight from data, independently develop strategic omnichannel solutions, and facilitate client workshops. Actively participates in new business efforts, whether growing current business or helping to secure new clients Reports into the Vice President, Senior Vice President or Executive Vice President Some international travel and flexibility when working across time zones required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Client Partnership Develops and cultivates relationships with clients and external audiences Thoughtfully counsels clients based on digital landscape and business goals, showcasing ability to marry digital tactics up to client's broader strategy; takes immediate action on client feedback Develops digital strategies based on client objectives, defining measurable KPIs and proactively assessing results on an ongoing basis to evolve benchmarks, inform channel/content strategy and ensure success Proactively directs planning and execution of digital projects ensuring timeliness, efficiency and high-quality delivery of results Possesses skills necessary to handle issues management, mobilizing teams to respond to issues and provide strategically sound recommendations to clients on how to handle/address issues Deep experience in developing digital SOPs/playbooks and establishing channel management guidelines (e.g., website management, SEO, email, social platform) Ability to coach and train client and internal teams in digital best practices (e.g., 101 sessions) in collaboration with EVP Plays active role in developing and tracking budgets related to client digital activities, with ability to mentor mid-to-junior level staff on financials as appropriate Supports Global Head of Digital and Head of Social Media in monthly/quarterly forecasting and developing digital staff plans for core clients Manages multiple priorities at once and with ease Serves as quality control and final review of digital content/assets prior to client delivery Business Development & Operations Researches, develops and presents new business proposals, gaining more confidence and experience leading new business efforts Participates in organic/new business pitches with confidence Identifies and realizes opportunities for organic account growth by offering new digital tactics, ideas and upsells current offering on the account where they are embedded Understands key issues to be considered when making decisions and has the ability to formulate strong recommendations based on experience and data Utilizes data to drive agency recommendations and idea generation including ability to lead social listening, channel/content audit, user journey/persona development and other research projects to uncover clear and actionable insights Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of digital strategies and platform nuances across social, mobile and web platforms in addition to content and storytelling trends Demonstrates an understanding of Evoke Kyne's mission and values and a commitment to the growth and success of the company Collaborates with EVP to continue to enhance digital capabilities, suggesting new offerings or ways to elevate current practices and approaches Leadership & Teamwork Works collaboratively with account teams and other specialty teams, with ability to seamlessly flex between teams/management styles Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness and works through issues independently in as much as possible and effectively collaborates when appropriate Serves as a resource to account teams to educate and provide strategic counsel on digital and influencer programs Proactively seeks out professional development opportunities, skillset growth Assists in onboarding new specialty team members and account team members, coaching on best practices for working with digital team Provides direct and constructive feedback to junior team members, supporting them in developing fundamental skill sets (copywriting, research, project management, community management, etc.) Acts as a role model for junior team members Conducts annual reviews for direct reports (as appropriate) and regular check-ins, overseeing professional development and opportunities for growth and advancement Supervises junior staff by mentoring, motivating, coaching and providing clear and consistent feedback Be a change agent internally and with partners and clients - leading the way in best practice digital communications, problem-solving, coaching and building buy-in and consensus for innovative approaches Able to gather information to make appropriate decisions for clients and internal teams Role models company values and inspires an inclusive culture Effective Communication Plays a major part in drafting and providing oversight in development of digital strategies inclusive of those for corporate and unbranded/patient channels Robust knowledge of digital best practices across channels and keen eye for reviewing digital content for consistency, voice, channel nuances, brand/program style and developing analytics reports to report on results Collaborates with account teams to set appropriate timelines and follows established processes of leveraging strategic briefs and ensuring digital team inclusion as appropriate Leads key aspects of client interactions and liaison with external agency and third-party partners to further develop communications skills Continues to proactively seek opportunities to further hone communications skills, including presentation skills Manages and monitors workflow on accounts, anticipating and flagging staffing issues and offering solutions to EVP Qualifications Bachelor's degree, preferably in communications, marketing or digital Significant communications or related marketing / communications / digital / social experience; global health issues or health product communications experience preferred Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships/partnerships (internally and externally) Track record of building successful digital and social campaigns. Experience with social media strategy, content creation and campaign management - organic and paid initiatives. Experience developing and managing multichannel content calendars and with CMS such as WordPress. Proficiency with online/social research and analytics platforms such as Netbase, Sprinklr, Buffer, Buzzsumo, Meltwater, Klipfolio, Hubspot, Google Analytics, Mixpanel, etc. Confident with digital data (web, search, social, mobile; quantitative and qualitative), able to guide analytics projects and derive meaningful insights that can inform the strategic approach and yield hyper-targeted, high- impact communications strategies Team player, ability to work cooperatively across teams Prior supervisory experience and ability to develop junior team members Fluent English and excellent communications skills (written and oral), additional languages a plus Excellent organizational, communications and interpersonal skills Handles conflict diplomatically Delivers and accepts feedback well Has earned respect (internally and externally) and has leadership presence Confident and compelling style in communicating with clients, teams and external stakeholders Solid client relationship building and presentation skills Positive, professional, and flexible attitude that lends itself to quality client service Experienced in successfully managing resources and budgets Demonstrates keen critical thinking skills and proactivity Flexible and dynamic (e.g., willing to change and evolve thinking) Resourceful and proactively seeks solutions to challenges Knowledge of relevant guidelines and legislation as they pertain to digital marketing (e.g., GDPR) or to health communications (e.g., FDA or ABPI guidelines) Recognized project management aptitude Benefits include: Generous annual leave Contributory company pension scheme Life insurance cover and income protection Private medical insurance Discretionary bonus scheme Season ticket loan . click apply for full job details
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges. Are you passionate about increasing sales, revenue, price the products effectively, saving cost via Digital, Analytics and excited about how it can completely transform the way an organization efficiently and effectively manage its longer-term financial health? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive digital & data-driven solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role of Integrated SRM - Solution architect in the Enterprise Architecture function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. The Integrated SRM - Solution Architect is a technical leadership role that oversees delivery of digital and data capabilities that are critical to the success of our Enterprise. This role is responsible for the architecture, design and optimization of digital and data platforms, data engineering and the development of the Integrated SRM product for the multi-billion-dollar Pet Nutrition division. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, the person in this role will be a part of the Global PN Architecture of Tomorrow team. The role operates globally and partners with PN business and digital leaders across all functions. 'This role is an incubation role (temporary) with an estimated end date of December 2026. The purpose is to fast-track and support the build of this specific product. At the completion of the product, a permanent BAU role will open to maintain and support the product: the role will be permanent and will have a different job description more suited to the need of the organisation at end state. If you are unable to secure the role by December 2026 you will be eligible for a separation package.' What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree or Equivalent (IT Degree preferred in particular computer science, data science or related field) Industry-leading expertise in building and delivering Integrated SRM solutions. Understanding of revenue management principles and levers such as pricing, promo, mix or PPA. Experienced on delivery of analytical products on the SRM space including deep knowledge on identifying, extracting, and integrating data from various internal and external sources relevant to revenue management is essential. Prior experience on conducting price elasticity and sensitivity analysis and/or exposure to statistical modelling methods is a plus. Lead the definition and establishment of technical principles and framework for the SRM transformation and support the design scalable, robust, and flexible technical solutions aligned with SRM best practices Established and deep understanding of a range of technology solutions & business process, across Sales/Marketing/Finance domain. Proven track record of delivering value through data products in a fast-paced, agile environment. Extensive knowledge of data principles, architecture/modelling, ingestion, ETL, visualisation Extensive knowledge of Azure based big data platform & exposure to other clouds such as GCP is desirable. Prior experience of successfully leading large-scale data initiatives to support analytics, BI & AI use cases. Proven track record of presenting solution options to design authorities and governance forums Proven track record to master new and emerging technologies Successful experience, established over several years, to perform architecture leadership within a Technology environment A strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving adoption and use Strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities. Excellent in engaging with technical and functional leadership in a matrix organization. Ability to navigate complex matrix organisation Motivational and thought leading Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage multiple priorities Experience working in a multi-region business team with potentially conflicting needs/views and ability to navigate a complex organizational landscape Must be customer focused with demonstrated ability to form productive relationship including business & DT leaders Learning agility and desire to learn new technology and business What will be your key responsibilities? M ars Principles: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Strategy and Thought Leadership: Work with PN Digital Leadership & Integrated SRM product leadership to create and execute the Integrated SRM strategy and roadmap for the Pet Nutrition segment, in alignment with the Pet Nutrition's business strategic priorities and goals. Bring the "outside-In" by maintaining an external network of digital professionals to deliver value faster and build our capabilities of the future. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN brand, Sales, Marketing, Finance, CMI, Digital Leadership & Integrated SRM product team. You align with and support Enterprise architecture efforts in Mars Petcare, Enterprise architecture (EA), Global delivery organisation(GDO), CISO teams. Architectural governance, review and assurance: you are accountable for effective and proportionate governance to approve or reject high level solution designs, solution architectures, other Technology services including granting waivers where justified. You ensure that critical Integrated SRM design decisions and issues escalated by delivery teams across PN DT & business are reviewed and resolved promptly. You drive architectural governance, review and assurance in partnership with the Technology Leadership Team, PN/Petcare/Corporate EAs and colleagues in the wider Mars PN. Roadmap to achieve the target architecture: you are accountable for setting out a roadmap to move from the current state architecture to the target architecture for Integrated SRM product, taking account of the change portfolio and expected future change plans. You will also consider Market Archetypes where appropriate to ensure relevant solutions are proposed and implemented. Work with development team: you are expected to work with development teams/Sis to guide and offer expert advice to ensure the application is built the highest standards and is in line with Mars PN EA architecture principles and above all, the solutions meet business requirements. Ensure comprehensive documentation, including solution architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user guides are produced. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Job Description: Pet Nutrition (PN) is the most vibrant category in the FMCG sector. As we work to transform this exciting category, a new program, Digital First, has been mobilized by the Mars Pet Nutrition (PN) leadership team. Digital First places pet parents at the center of all we do in Mars PN, while digitalizing a wide range of business process areas, and creating future fit capabilities to achieve ambitious targets in top line growth, earnings, and pet parent centricity. The Digital First agenda requires Digitizing at scale and requires you to demonstrate significant thought leadership, quality decision making, deep technical know-how, and an ability to navigate complex business challenges. Are you passionate about increasing sales, revenue, price the products effectively, saving cost via Digital, Analytics and excited about how it can completely transform the way an organization efficiently and effectively manage its longer-term financial health? Do you have the strategic vision, technical expertise, and leadership skills to drive digital & data-driven solutions? Do you want to work in a dynamic, fast-growing category? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the role of Integrated SRM - Solution architect in the Enterprise Architecture function for Global Pet Nutrition (PN) at Mars. The Integrated SRM - Solution Architect is a technical leadership role that oversees delivery of digital and data capabilities that are critical to the success of our Enterprise. This role is responsible for the architecture, design and optimization of digital and data platforms, data engineering and the development of the Integrated SRM product for the multi-billion-dollar Pet Nutrition division. Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture, the person in this role will be a part of the Global PN Architecture of Tomorrow team. The role operates globally and partners with PN business and digital leaders across all functions. 'This role is an incubation role (temporary) with an estimated end date of December 2026. The purpose is to fast-track and support the build of this specific product. At the completion of the product, a permanent BAU role will open to maintain and support the product: the role will be permanent and will have a different job description more suited to the need of the organisation at end state. If you are unable to secure the role by December 2026 you will be eligible for a separation package.' What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree or Equivalent (IT Degree preferred in particular computer science, data science or related field) Industry-leading expertise in building and delivering Integrated SRM solutions. Understanding of revenue management principles and levers such as pricing, promo, mix or PPA. Experienced on delivery of analytical products on the SRM space including deep knowledge on identifying, extracting, and integrating data from various internal and external sources relevant to revenue management is essential. Prior experience on conducting price elasticity and sensitivity analysis and/or exposure to statistical modelling methods is a plus. Lead the definition and establishment of technical principles and framework for the SRM transformation and support the design scalable, robust, and flexible technical solutions aligned with SRM best practices Established and deep understanding of a range of technology solutions & business process, across Sales/Marketing/Finance domain. Proven track record of delivering value through data products in a fast-paced, agile environment. Extensive knowledge of data principles, architecture/modelling, ingestion, ETL, visualisation Extensive knowledge of Azure based big data platform & exposure to other clouds such as GCP is desirable. Prior experience of successfully leading large-scale data initiatives to support analytics, BI & AI use cases. Proven track record of presenting solution options to design authorities and governance forums Proven track record to master new and emerging technologies Successful experience, established over several years, to perform architecture leadership within a Technology environment A strong customer centric mindset especially within an internal customer base with the purpose of driving adoption and use Strategic thinking, problem solving and innovation, with the ability to anticipate and navigate challenges and opportunities. Excellent in engaging with technical and functional leadership in a matrix organization. Ability to navigate complex matrix organisation Motivational and thought leading Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic work environment and manage multiple priorities Experience working in a multi-region business team with potentially conflicting needs/views and ability to navigate a complex organizational landscape Must be customer focused with demonstrated ability to form productive relationship including business & DT leaders Learning agility and desire to learn new technology and business What will be your key responsibilities? M ars Principles: Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars, Inc. within self and team. Strategy and Thought Leadership: Work with PN Digital Leadership & Integrated SRM product leadership to create and execute the Integrated SRM strategy and roadmap for the Pet Nutrition segment, in alignment with the Pet Nutrition's business strategic priorities and goals. Bring the "outside-In" by maintaining an external network of digital professionals to deliver value faster and build our capabilities of the future. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with PN brand, Sales, Marketing, Finance, CMI, Digital Leadership & Integrated SRM product team. You align with and support Enterprise architecture efforts in Mars Petcare, Enterprise architecture (EA), Global delivery organisation(GDO), CISO teams. Architectural governance, review and assurance: you are accountable for effective and proportionate governance to approve or reject high level solution designs, solution architectures, other Technology services including granting waivers where justified. You ensure that critical Integrated SRM design decisions and issues escalated by delivery teams across PN DT & business are reviewed and resolved promptly. You drive architectural governance, review and assurance in partnership with the Technology Leadership Team, PN/Petcare/Corporate EAs and colleagues in the wider Mars PN. Roadmap to achieve the target architecture: you are accountable for setting out a roadmap to move from the current state architecture to the target architecture for Integrated SRM product, taking account of the change portfolio and expected future change plans. You will also consider Market Archetypes where appropriate to ensure relevant solutions are proposed and implemented. Work with development team: you are expected to work with development teams/Sis to guide and offer expert advice to ensure the application is built the highest standards and is in line with Mars PN EA architecture principles and above all, the solutions meet business requirements. Ensure comprehensive documentation, including solution architecture diagrams, technical specifications, and user guides are produced. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose-driven company where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry-competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.