Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Dec 20, 2023
Full time
Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham
Birmingham, UK
The mission of the King Edward VI Foundation (the “Foundation”) is to make Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK. A progressive, influential educational charity, King Edward VI Foundation’s reputation is underpinned by a long and distinguished history. King Edward’s School was established in 1552 by King Edward VI, part of the early growth of secular education in England. In the late 19th century, our five grammar schools and King Edward VI High School for Girls were an early step in extending secondary education for girls and boys.
The 21st century has brought the formation of the King Edward VI Academy Trust, a means of expanding from our original five grammar schools to a current family of eleven academies and two independent schools. Six of the academies are selective; five are comprehensive, some serving Birmingham’s most deprived communities. To serve the city’s children, we recognise that we need to provide a diverse range of schools: independent as well as Academies, selective and also comprehensive. And we believe that those schools need to be accessible to all, regardless of ethnic, religious and social background.
The further development of digital practices and use of technology is integral to the above, and the purpose of this role is to nurture and support this development via the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), among other priorities. The SCEP, running on Microsoft 365, provides a solution to the organisation for collaboration and communication.
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced and highly motivated individual to join the central Digital and Technology team and fulfil this critical position to manage the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), running on Microsoft 365.
Our schools have achieved great things by managing their individual digital initiatives, particularly during the pandemic. Now it is time for all parts of the organisation to work collectively in advancing and joining up its digital infrastructure and thereby contributing to the Foundation’s work towards achieving its objectives and realising its mission.
The person appointed will have extensive knowledge of using and configuring the latest M365 technologies in addition to managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook and more. Experience of working in an educational environment is desirable. The person appointed must be committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students at the school.
As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Principal responsibilities and duties
Be the central point of contact for all matters relating the Microsoft 365 Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP).
Be responsible for Exchange, End point manager, SharePoint online, Power Apps, Power Automate, Intune, O365 security compliance, DLP.
Monitor M365 and react accordingly to any data or cyber-security concerns.
Be responsible for ensuring that administrative rights of users are monitored and controlled appropriately.
Ensure effective change controls are implemented to allow the multiple organisations of the organisation to co-exist within a shared environment.
Responsibility for ensuring that the organisation’s email protection solutions are monitored and that any held/delayed emails are released within a timely manner.
The backup of M365 is automated using an external solution, however the post holder will be responsible for monitoring this service to assure compliance and disaster recovery readiness in the event of a critical incident.
Create policy documents for consumption across the organisation.
Ensure that the M365 SCEP meets and maintains compliance with the DfE’s Digital and Technology standards for schools and colleges.
Work closely and collaboratively with our schools, in particular the school-based technical leads to ensure the M365 SCEP meets operational needs.
Provide additional capacity to the Digital and Technology team with migrating schools to the M365 SCEP on an ad-hoc basis to
Work or support any work undertaken with any third-parties as required to deliver the responsibilities listed above.
As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time.
General responsibilities and duties
To develop a clear understanding of the Foundation’s vision, mission and strategic aims and to actively support these.
To remain up to date with the Foundation’s policies, procedures and code of conduct and always uphold these.
To remain committed to the safeguarding of all of our students.
To identify and undertake relevant training to enable continuing professional development, where resources allow.
To prepare for and proactively engage in the performance review cycle with your line manager.
To attend appropriate internal and external meetings, as directed by your line manager.
To undertake such other duties as are agreed as being in keeping with the general nature of the job and its grade.
The successful candidate will be required to fulfil an enhanced DBS check.
This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties and responsibilities will vary from the particulars of this job description. Job descriptions will be updated or amended from time to time to reflect such changes.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
Extensive knowledge of using and configuring latest M365 technologies
Experience and knowledge of managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook
Experience of managing organisation wide IT projects and engaging with key stakeholders with the aim of standardisation, unification and simplification
Experience of contributing to a process improvement or change project
Experience of managing contracts with suppliers
Knowledge of infrastructure, software solutions, Microsoft Server technologies, networking, security and storage systems
Demonstrable experience of working in an IT /technical management environment within an educational organisational setting
Desirable
Education sector experience
Prior experience of working within a similar role
Practical experience of cloud migrations
Experience with wider infrastructure technologies
Skilled at providing training and support
Qualifications
Essential
University degree in computing or related or equivalent work experience
Desirable
Current and relevant Microsoft Certification
Competencies & Skills
Essential
Demonstrable experience of supporting a shared M365 environment
Technical IT skills
Strong communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service
Task delivery, accuracy, detail and completion
Good project management skills; systematic approach to problem solving
Demonstrable good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Strong ability to work as a part of a team
Aptitude and attitude appropriate for development within the role.
Ability to deliver quality support and to deliver at pace
Flexible and proactive (ability to drive change)
Ability to influence and persuade others
Training & presenting skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge
Desirable
Training & presenting skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge
A full job description and an application pack for this post, can be found at: https://www.schoolsofkingedwardvi.co.uk/foundation/job-opportunities/
Jun 23, 2023
Full time
The mission of the King Edward VI Foundation (the “Foundation”) is to make Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK. A progressive, influential educational charity, King Edward VI Foundation’s reputation is underpinned by a long and distinguished history. King Edward’s School was established in 1552 by King Edward VI, part of the early growth of secular education in England. In the late 19th century, our five grammar schools and King Edward VI High School for Girls were an early step in extending secondary education for girls and boys.
The 21st century has brought the formation of the King Edward VI Academy Trust, a means of expanding from our original five grammar schools to a current family of eleven academies and two independent schools. Six of the academies are selective; five are comprehensive, some serving Birmingham’s most deprived communities. To serve the city’s children, we recognise that we need to provide a diverse range of schools: independent as well as Academies, selective and also comprehensive. And we believe that those schools need to be accessible to all, regardless of ethnic, religious and social background.
The further development of digital practices and use of technology is integral to the above, and the purpose of this role is to nurture and support this development via the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), among other priorities. The SCEP, running on Microsoft 365, provides a solution to the organisation for collaboration and communication.
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced and highly motivated individual to join the central Digital and Technology team and fulfil this critical position to manage the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), running on Microsoft 365.
Our schools have achieved great things by managing their individual digital initiatives, particularly during the pandemic. Now it is time for all parts of the organisation to work collectively in advancing and joining up its digital infrastructure and thereby contributing to the Foundation’s work towards achieving its objectives and realising its mission.
The person appointed will have extensive knowledge of using and configuring the latest M365 technologies in addition to managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook and more. Experience of working in an educational environment is desirable. The person appointed must be committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students at the school.
As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Principal responsibilities and duties
Be the central point of contact for all matters relating the Microsoft 365 Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP).
Be responsible for Exchange, End point manager, SharePoint online, Power Apps, Power Automate, Intune, O365 security compliance, DLP.
Monitor M365 and react accordingly to any data or cyber-security concerns.
Be responsible for ensuring that administrative rights of users are monitored and controlled appropriately.
Ensure effective change controls are implemented to allow the multiple organisations of the organisation to co-exist within a shared environment.
Responsibility for ensuring that the organisation’s email protection solutions are monitored and that any held/delayed emails are released within a timely manner.
The backup of M365 is automated using an external solution, however the post holder will be responsible for monitoring this service to assure compliance and disaster recovery readiness in the event of a critical incident.
Create policy documents for consumption across the organisation.
Ensure that the M365 SCEP meets and maintains compliance with the DfE’s Digital and Technology standards for schools and colleges.
Work closely and collaboratively with our schools, in particular the school-based technical leads to ensure the M365 SCEP meets operational needs.
Provide additional capacity to the Digital and Technology team with migrating schools to the M365 SCEP on an ad-hoc basis to
Work or support any work undertaken with any third-parties as required to deliver the responsibilities listed above.
As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time.
General responsibilities and duties
To develop a clear understanding of the Foundation’s vision, mission and strategic aims and to actively support these.
To remain up to date with the Foundation’s policies, procedures and code of conduct and always uphold these.
To remain committed to the safeguarding of all of our students.
To identify and undertake relevant training to enable continuing professional development, where resources allow.
To prepare for and proactively engage in the performance review cycle with your line manager.
To attend appropriate internal and external meetings, as directed by your line manager.
To undertake such other duties as are agreed as being in keeping with the general nature of the job and its grade.
The successful candidate will be required to fulfil an enhanced DBS check.
This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties and responsibilities will vary from the particulars of this job description. Job descriptions will be updated or amended from time to time to reflect such changes.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
Extensive knowledge of using and configuring latest M365 technologies
Experience and knowledge of managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook
Experience of managing organisation wide IT projects and engaging with key stakeholders with the aim of standardisation, unification and simplification
Experience of contributing to a process improvement or change project
Experience of managing contracts with suppliers
Knowledge of infrastructure, software solutions, Microsoft Server technologies, networking, security and storage systems
Demonstrable experience of working in an IT /technical management environment within an educational organisational setting
Desirable
Education sector experience
Prior experience of working within a similar role
Practical experience of cloud migrations
Experience with wider infrastructure technologies
Skilled at providing training and support
Qualifications
Essential
University degree in computing or related or equivalent work experience
Desirable
Current and relevant Microsoft Certification
Competencies & Skills
Essential
Demonstrable experience of supporting a shared M365 environment
Technical IT skills
Strong communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service
Task delivery, accuracy, detail and completion
Good project management skills; systematic approach to problem solving
Demonstrable good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Strong ability to work as a part of a team
Aptitude and attitude appropriate for development within the role.
Ability to deliver quality support and to deliver at pace
Flexible and proactive (ability to drive change)
Ability to influence and persuade others
Training & presenting skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge
Desirable
Training & presenting skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge
A full job description and an application pack for this post, can be found at: https://www.schoolsofkingedwardvi.co.uk/foundation/job-opportunities/
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.
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Reporting to the Business Support Manager - Business Intelligence, the Business Intelligence – Business Analyst will work closely with both technical and business teams across the company to understand, document and deliver data requirements associated with significant business problems and opportunities. This exciting new opportunity is in a fast-paced dynamic environment working on High Profile Data Projects , to identify and understand significant business improvements and opportunities to ensure Data is at the forefront of decision making process.
As a Business Analyst in Business Intelligence at Jet2.com & Jet2holidays , you will be a key part of the team to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and projects meet the overall needs of the end user. Jet2 Business Analysts are passionate about delivering the best for our customers. We are proactive and work as One Team to achieve results.
You will be expected to drive data initiatives from inception to the point of go live. Our Business Analysts in Business Intelligence are experts in data transformation projects and advocates for best practice data management across our organisation. We will expect you to facilitate stakeholder/technical workshops, displaying skill in interviewing, effective questioning and have be able to challenge requirements. You will work alongside a team of Data Developers and Testers to build products that meet the requirements and acceptance criteria you have defined and documented. Jet2 practises Agile d elivery methodologies. You will be expected to lead the introduction of Epics, Feature and Stories to the delivery teams through session such as ‘ 3 Amigos ’ and Estimation Sessions. You will utilise your toolkit of analysis techniques to best represent the business needs and requirements, to collaborate with the delivery team to create a solution that is suitable for the desired use case, overall vision and requirements.
Any of the above outputs should be shared with the Product Owner and you should support them with effective prioritisation of the backlog, perhaps providing recommendations based on your understanding. During your analysis, you should work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to help them understand the requirements and any potential technical limitations that may impact the solution.
You will support delivery planning by having all analysis ready, well defined and pointed. You should support delivery of the stories throughout the delivery cycle. Most importantly, our Business Analysts don’t just stop at the capture of requirements, we collaborate within our development teams to take ideas from concept through to a solution. Understanding any areas of risk, dependencies, compliance and impacts. You will be expected to support the definition of test complete and aid demonstrations and User Acceptance Testing session of new data products and solutions. Working together with your team will be key to your personal success and key to project delivery. You will be required to work closely with Product Owners , Product Managers , Technical Specialists and other Business Analysts . Ultimately, we operate as a team, supporting one another to get the job done.
The successful candidate will have a minimum experience of 2 years working as a Business Analyst with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies and of in-house software development ideally within a Data Background . You will be personable, proactive and confident in your approach and have strong stakeholder management skills, being a confident communicator. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment , managing competing workloads and capable of effectively prioritising to meet deadlines.
In return, we offer an excellent salary and benefits package with fantastic opportunities for progression in a growing business. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting forward-thinking business. We operate scheduled leisure flights to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities from our 10 UK bases. Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays !!
Mar 06, 2021
Full time
Reporting to the Business Support Manager - Business Intelligence, the Business Intelligence – Business Analyst will work closely with both technical and business teams across the company to understand, document and deliver data requirements associated with significant business problems and opportunities. This exciting new opportunity is in a fast-paced dynamic environment working on High Profile Data Projects , to identify and understand significant business improvements and opportunities to ensure Data is at the forefront of decision making process.
As a Business Analyst in Business Intelligence at Jet2.com & Jet2holidays , you will be a key part of the team to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and projects meet the overall needs of the end user. Jet2 Business Analysts are passionate about delivering the best for our customers. We are proactive and work as One Team to achieve results.
You will be expected to drive data initiatives from inception to the point of go live. Our Business Analysts in Business Intelligence are experts in data transformation projects and advocates for best practice data management across our organisation. We will expect you to facilitate stakeholder/technical workshops, displaying skill in interviewing, effective questioning and have be able to challenge requirements. You will work alongside a team of Data Developers and Testers to build products that meet the requirements and acceptance criteria you have defined and documented. Jet2 practises Agile d elivery methodologies. You will be expected to lead the introduction of Epics, Feature and Stories to the delivery teams through session such as ‘ 3 Amigos ’ and Estimation Sessions. You will utilise your toolkit of analysis techniques to best represent the business needs and requirements, to collaborate with the delivery team to create a solution that is suitable for the desired use case, overall vision and requirements.
Any of the above outputs should be shared with the Product Owner and you should support them with effective prioritisation of the backlog, perhaps providing recommendations based on your understanding. During your analysis, you should work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to help them understand the requirements and any potential technical limitations that may impact the solution.
You will support delivery planning by having all analysis ready, well defined and pointed. You should support delivery of the stories throughout the delivery cycle. Most importantly, our Business Analysts don’t just stop at the capture of requirements, we collaborate within our development teams to take ideas from concept through to a solution. Understanding any areas of risk, dependencies, compliance and impacts. You will be expected to support the definition of test complete and aid demonstrations and User Acceptance Testing session of new data products and solutions. Working together with your team will be key to your personal success and key to project delivery. You will be required to work closely with Product Owners , Product Managers , Technical Specialists and other Business Analysts . Ultimately, we operate as a team, supporting one another to get the job done.
The successful candidate will have a minimum experience of 2 years working as a Business Analyst with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies and of in-house software development ideally within a Data Background . You will be personable, proactive and confident in your approach and have strong stakeholder management skills, being a confident communicator. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment , managing competing workloads and capable of effectively prioritising to meet deadlines.
In return, we offer an excellent salary and benefits package with fantastic opportunities for progression in a growing business. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting forward-thinking business. We operate scheduled leisure flights to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities from our 10 UK bases. Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays !!
I am working with a digital function of a largescale company in Glasgow who are looking to recruit two experienced Software Engineering Manager's to the team . The company: The business is a national renewables organisation and they are growing their digital capabilities greatly. This is a brand new position, created in order to help to develop internal software and to continue to modernise their cloud and data services. Sitting within a team of roughly 50 Software Developers, you will report into the Head of Digital and will be involved in making a number of "nitty gritty" decisions. You will be working across a widespread number of projects and these will all involve modernising the software environment (Web and Apps). The company look for some presence in office (1 or 2 days a week), but there is flex on the days. They offer strong benefits on top of the salary including a 20% bonus, car allowance, strong pension and other additional perks including family healthcare. The role: There are actually two different Engineering Manager roles available and you will be managing a team of 6/7 Engineers, in a Tribe model. The role is mostly hands-off, with more peer review, some peer programming etc. This role is majorly people management focused with minimal time to code. The teams typically work across Agile Scrum and some projects two-weekly release cycles, with some others monthly. The teams work across an abundance of technology, and this role is for someone with general technical appreciation and process and delivery. All of the squads will be across Web and App, with one more on the React and JavaScript side, with the other more Java focused across Data, ETL and APIs. However, as mentioned, there is an abundance of technologies as below: Web across JavaScript and React Mobile iOS Mobile Android (Kotlin or Java) Services (Java, Spring Boot) APIs etc Key Skills and Responsibilities: A few years managing a team of Software Engineers (ideally 5-10 Engineers) - could be a current Manager or Team Lead Proficient in CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of APIs and Microservices Technology skills across the likes of; JavaScript, React, Java, Swift, Kotlin Agile (Scrum/Kanban) background Strong technical delivery and coding background (code reviews, peer programming, Architecture and Design) This is an opportunity to work with a thriving and employee-first organisation. You will get to work on some largescale and modern projects and with some huge organisations, whilst leading and working alongside some very bright minds. If you are interested, please apply or call Hamish at Cathcart Technology for a chat.
May 18, 2024
Full time
I am working with a digital function of a largescale company in Glasgow who are looking to recruit two experienced Software Engineering Manager's to the team . The company: The business is a national renewables organisation and they are growing their digital capabilities greatly. This is a brand new position, created in order to help to develop internal software and to continue to modernise their cloud and data services. Sitting within a team of roughly 50 Software Developers, you will report into the Head of Digital and will be involved in making a number of "nitty gritty" decisions. You will be working across a widespread number of projects and these will all involve modernising the software environment (Web and Apps). The company look for some presence in office (1 or 2 days a week), but there is flex on the days. They offer strong benefits on top of the salary including a 20% bonus, car allowance, strong pension and other additional perks including family healthcare. The role: There are actually two different Engineering Manager roles available and you will be managing a team of 6/7 Engineers, in a Tribe model. The role is mostly hands-off, with more peer review, some peer programming etc. This role is majorly people management focused with minimal time to code. The teams typically work across Agile Scrum and some projects two-weekly release cycles, with some others monthly. The teams work across an abundance of technology, and this role is for someone with general technical appreciation and process and delivery. All of the squads will be across Web and App, with one more on the React and JavaScript side, with the other more Java focused across Data, ETL and APIs. However, as mentioned, there is an abundance of technologies as below: Web across JavaScript and React Mobile iOS Mobile Android (Kotlin or Java) Services (Java, Spring Boot) APIs etc Key Skills and Responsibilities: A few years managing a team of Software Engineers (ideally 5-10 Engineers) - could be a current Manager or Team Lead Proficient in CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of APIs and Microservices Technology skills across the likes of; JavaScript, React, Java, Swift, Kotlin Agile (Scrum/Kanban) background Strong technical delivery and coding background (code reviews, peer programming, Architecture and Design) This is an opportunity to work with a thriving and employee-first organisation. You will get to work on some largescale and modern projects and with some huge organisations, whilst leading and working alongside some very bright minds. If you are interested, please apply or call Hamish at Cathcart Technology for a chat.
Service Delivery Manager - IT Managed Service Provider Hybrid working London Service Delivery Manager required by one of the fastest growing SME IT Service Providers in the UK (% headcount grown in the past two years). The business comprises circa 100 employees across 3 sites, delivering IT and Consulting services to businesses across London and the South. Core areas of expertise are IT consultancy, Support and Cloud service provision (primarily Microsoft stack), to SME's in the Accountancy and Professional Services sector. They are one of the highest calibre IT Service Providers we work with, and their tech staff are some of the most competent in the business. They're going from strength to strength and, with exemplary customer service being at the heart of their organisation and as a result of rapid recent grown, they're now seeking an additional Service Delivery Manager to ensure the highest level of service provision to their expanding client portfolio. What you'll do: Service Optimisation Monitor and coordinate IT service desk functions to ensure seamless service delivery. Maintain high performance levels for service-related processes and proactively implement improvement activities where necessary. Take ownership of critical incidents, collaborating with resolution parties, and facilitating effective communication between stakeholders for root cause analysis. Establish and maintain robust systems, procedures, and methodologies to support outstanding service delivery. Client Management Conduct regular reviews (monthly, quarterly, and biannual) with key stakeholders. Generate reports to measure success against client KPIs and SLAs, analysing data to inform Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Service Reviews. Create and run ad-hoc reports to provide timely client status information for QBRs (e.g., Windows Updates). Continuously enhance reporting processes, minimizing manual effort and maximizing reporting tools' utilization. Craft high-quality client-facing reports and deliver them to key stakeholders. Efficiency Enhancement Collaborate with Team Leaders to conduct weekly ticket quality checks. Address small improvements with Engineers and escalate significant issues and recurrent problems to Team Leaders. Analyse third-party and internal processes, devising strategies for service delivery optimization. Identify and minimize the frequency of recurrent tickets What you'll need: An absolute passion for ensuring the provision of exemplary customer service / service delivery 3+ years of experience in Service Delivery, Service Management or Customer Success from within an SME IT Service Provider or IT Managed Services background Strong knowledge of ITIL To be highly organised with excellent written and oral communications Ability to present to external clients The business operates a flexible working policy, with a minimum of 2 days in the office required per week. The role is paying up to £50k.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Service Delivery Manager - IT Managed Service Provider Hybrid working London Service Delivery Manager required by one of the fastest growing SME IT Service Providers in the UK (% headcount grown in the past two years). The business comprises circa 100 employees across 3 sites, delivering IT and Consulting services to businesses across London and the South. Core areas of expertise are IT consultancy, Support and Cloud service provision (primarily Microsoft stack), to SME's in the Accountancy and Professional Services sector. They are one of the highest calibre IT Service Providers we work with, and their tech staff are some of the most competent in the business. They're going from strength to strength and, with exemplary customer service being at the heart of their organisation and as a result of rapid recent grown, they're now seeking an additional Service Delivery Manager to ensure the highest level of service provision to their expanding client portfolio. What you'll do: Service Optimisation Monitor and coordinate IT service desk functions to ensure seamless service delivery. Maintain high performance levels for service-related processes and proactively implement improvement activities where necessary. Take ownership of critical incidents, collaborating with resolution parties, and facilitating effective communication between stakeholders for root cause analysis. Establish and maintain robust systems, procedures, and methodologies to support outstanding service delivery. Client Management Conduct regular reviews (monthly, quarterly, and biannual) with key stakeholders. Generate reports to measure success against client KPIs and SLAs, analysing data to inform Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Service Reviews. Create and run ad-hoc reports to provide timely client status information for QBRs (e.g., Windows Updates). Continuously enhance reporting processes, minimizing manual effort and maximizing reporting tools' utilization. Craft high-quality client-facing reports and deliver them to key stakeholders. Efficiency Enhancement Collaborate with Team Leaders to conduct weekly ticket quality checks. Address small improvements with Engineers and escalate significant issues and recurrent problems to Team Leaders. Analyse third-party and internal processes, devising strategies for service delivery optimization. Identify and minimize the frequency of recurrent tickets What you'll need: An absolute passion for ensuring the provision of exemplary customer service / service delivery 3+ years of experience in Service Delivery, Service Management or Customer Success from within an SME IT Service Provider or IT Managed Services background Strong knowledge of ITIL To be highly organised with excellent written and oral communications Ability to present to external clients The business operates a flexible working policy, with a minimum of 2 days in the office required per week. The role is paying up to £50k.
SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices in Europe and an office in Mauritius. Our goal? We bring people solutions to life. So, companies of any size can turn Human Resources into a source of value for the business and the people in it. Our people solutions span the entire employee journey, from getting people paid to attracting, rewarding, and developing talent. Are you ready to join us? SD Worx is recruiting a Procurement Category Manager with specialization in Technology, to strengthen its Corporate Procurement organization. Your role Within the global Corporate Procurement organization, you will drive the development and implementation of procurement strategies for goods and services in the domain of Information Technology (IT Hardware, IT Software, Telecom, Hosting Services, IT Professional Services, ) You will be part of the Finance organisation where you report to the Head of Procurement. What do we have to offer? An attractive salary based on your experience and achievement. And the freedom to compose your personal benefit package. A dynamic environment: flexible working hours and working from home - everything is negotiable Learning opportunities: through an individual development plan and professional training Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field our you want to expand your knowledge more horizontally, there is always room to grow within SD Worx! What do you have to offer? Master degree in one of the following domains: Information technology, Business, Economics, Finance or a comparable professional education. Min. 3 years of valid experience in a similar function or related position and in-depth knowledge of the technology category at hand. Seasoned practitioner of category management & supplier management process. Proficient at negotiating and contracting. Knowledge of purchasing tools and methodologies. Strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, data oriented, comfortable with digital technologies. Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. Ability to think critically, digest diverse inputs and innovate solutions. Creative, agile, flexible and resilient. Action oriented and solution minded team player with high degree of self-management. Excellent English-written and spoken. Experience with Sustainable procurement is a plus. Key activities To build strong relations with internal stakeholders to maximize Total Cost of Ownership savings and Procurement's value contribution. To identify the business needs and to develop procurement Sourcing strategy for the (sub)category in close collaboration with your stakeholders based upon an in depth understanding of the market trends and supplier capabilities. To manage -in close collaboration with the business- all key suppliers to maximize their value delivery to minimize the exposure for the company. To establish best practices in the domain of IT procurement. To assure achieving compliance targets with policies, strategies and processes. To contribute to the further development and professionalisation of the procurement organization and processes. To strive meeting the mutually agreed Procurement targets contributing to the overall budget targets. From many places, we work as one, moving from better to best together. SD Worx lives diversity in the workplace. Diversity provides inspiration and innovation in our company. We particularly welcome applications from qualified talent, regardless of origin, nationality, gender, skin colour, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation and stage of life.
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Full time
SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices in Europe and an office in Mauritius. Our goal? We bring people solutions to life. So, companies of any size can turn Human Resources into a source of value for the business and the people in it. Our people solutions span the entire employee journey, from getting people paid to attracting, rewarding, and developing talent. Are you ready to join us? SD Worx is recruiting a Procurement Category Manager with specialization in Technology, to strengthen its Corporate Procurement organization. Your role Within the global Corporate Procurement organization, you will drive the development and implementation of procurement strategies for goods and services in the domain of Information Technology (IT Hardware, IT Software, Telecom, Hosting Services, IT Professional Services, ) You will be part of the Finance organisation where you report to the Head of Procurement. What do we have to offer? An attractive salary based on your experience and achievement. And the freedom to compose your personal benefit package. A dynamic environment: flexible working hours and working from home - everything is negotiable Learning opportunities: through an individual development plan and professional training Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field our you want to expand your knowledge more horizontally, there is always room to grow within SD Worx! What do you have to offer? Master degree in one of the following domains: Information technology, Business, Economics, Finance or a comparable professional education. Min. 3 years of valid experience in a similar function or related position and in-depth knowledge of the technology category at hand. Seasoned practitioner of category management & supplier management process. Proficient at negotiating and contracting. Knowledge of purchasing tools and methodologies. Strategic mindset, strong analytical skills, data oriented, comfortable with digital technologies. Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. Ability to think critically, digest diverse inputs and innovate solutions. Creative, agile, flexible and resilient. Action oriented and solution minded team player with high degree of self-management. Excellent English-written and spoken. Experience with Sustainable procurement is a plus. Key activities To build strong relations with internal stakeholders to maximize Total Cost of Ownership savings and Procurement's value contribution. To identify the business needs and to develop procurement Sourcing strategy for the (sub)category in close collaboration with your stakeholders based upon an in depth understanding of the market trends and supplier capabilities. To manage -in close collaboration with the business- all key suppliers to maximize their value delivery to minimize the exposure for the company. To establish best practices in the domain of IT procurement. To assure achieving compliance targets with policies, strategies and processes. To contribute to the further development and professionalisation of the procurement organization and processes. To strive meeting the mutually agreed Procurement targets contributing to the overall budget targets. From many places, we work as one, moving from better to best together. SD Worx lives diversity in the workplace. Diversity provides inspiration and innovation in our company. We particularly welcome applications from qualified talent, regardless of origin, nationality, gender, skin colour, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation and stage of life.
Purpose of the Role St James Quarter (SJQ) is a best in class retail-led mixed-use destination comprising 850,000sqft of prime retail, food and leisure space, a multi-screen cinema, 5 star W Hotel, 152 private apartments and a 4-star aparthotel. The Technical Services Manager (TSM) will be instrumental in supporting the operational and technical aspects of St James Quarter under the guidance of the Senior Leadership Team. The TSM's primary focus will be on the hands-on management and oversight of technical services, including M&E, Building Management Systems (BMS), life safety, security systems, and vertical transportation. They will also act as the technical ambassador for St James Quarter, its occupiers, brand partners and guests. Key responsibilities will include ensuring that technical services are delivered effectively, meeting both statutory compliance and best practice standards. The TSM will also assist in the technical aspects of contract management and maintenance of systems, ensuring they meet agreed-upon service levels and contribute to the overall well-being and safety of the site's clients, occupiers, and guests. As a strong communicator, they will act as the interface for technical activity with the assistance and support as required by the Senior Leadership Team, contract providers and consultants. Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Management Demonstrate their ability as a proven leader of people, capable of getting the most out of their multi-disciplinary team including the technical supply chain. Understand the mutual and strategic goal for the estate and the client. Provide outstanding leadership to maintain an exceptionally high standard of service delivery encompassing technical innovation, sustainability and customer focus. Foster a culture of energy conservation and sustainability awareness within technical function through education, coaching and performance management. Technical Oversee the delivery of technical services operations across the estate through the technical services, compliance teams and service partners Ensure that each technical asset is managed and maintained in a proactive and customer focused manner that is cost effective and reliable. Ensure the agreed CAFM system is implemented, reporting functionality is used by all departments and reported monthly in line with business guidelines, with any failures to comply escalated within monthly reporting criteria. Prepare and manage relevant service charge budgets and ensure effective budget control including the preparation of relevant specifications, raising orders, instructions, contracts and verifying (processing) invoices are in place and management is always in line with business guidelines and expectations. Support the delivery and fit out programmes in conjunction with brand partners, asset team and consultancy leads. Sustainability Understand the client's ESG strategy and goals including the overall asset management strategy. Ensure that the sustainability agenda is fully embraced with the team and that they are fully aware of the drivers for change. Produce and constantly review monthly energy profile to provide clear reporting on the data explaining any variations. Develop, implement and manage environmental and energy conservation programmes ensuring optimum usage of energy by utilising the systems available. Promote and enable a culture of improvement, encouraging and motivating teams to go above and beyond the minimum sustainability standards. Implement energy management initiatives, including recommendations from decarbonisation studies and smart optimisation programmes. Review building energy analytics to adjust system settings to optimise energy use. To lead on energy conservation by identifying and implementing various options for saving energy. MEP & Fabric Management Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance strategies and systems for the building, facilities and public realm area. Managing a strong Pre Planned Maintenance (PPM) strategy, the use of KPIs, industry best practices and contract management techniques, ensure compliance with statutory obligations, manufacturer's warranty requirements and obligations set by our client and customers. Ensure adherence to, on behalf of the Landlord and occupiers, the technical obligations within the occupier lease agreements. Manage any latent base build defects ensuring the information on the defect is sent to the relevant parties until the defect is rectified. Ensure the fabric is maintained according to the design specification required and any works by the technical team, tenants or suppliers do not compromise this. ICT Ensure that all ICT systems including network, telephony, local systems at asset level (access control systems, CCTV, desk top PCs etc.) are compliant with statutory and data protection obligations including GDPR and support the business need. Contract Management Ensure strong relationships with the management teams of all site delivery partners and ensure all parties work in a harmonious manner in support of the wider St James Quarter community. Service partners include but are not limited to: Vertical Transportation, ME / Maintenance, CCTV & Security System, Utilities, Telecom and ICT providersThrough the Technical/Operational Service teams, develop specifications and scope for each of the specialist contracts and tender in accordance with the procurement procedures and policies.Ensure the appointed technical service partners are adequately briefed, resourced and monitored to be effective in the delivery of their services, reporting any occurrences of failure.Working collaboratively with the appointed M&E / Maintenance service partners, actively manage and monitor building systems (either directly or within engineering team), including HVAC, lighting, controls/ BMS, and renewable energy systems, to optimise energy efficiency and performance.Implement processes with mechanical and electrical engineering service provider to ensure energy management is key focus, including BMS and plant checks that extend scope to include energy review (in addition to purely system being operational).Attend key monthly meetings with the associated service partners.Review Partners reports and any proposals, liaising with internal departments for guidance and management where required.Ensure
May 18, 2024
Full time
Purpose of the Role St James Quarter (SJQ) is a best in class retail-led mixed-use destination comprising 850,000sqft of prime retail, food and leisure space, a multi-screen cinema, 5 star W Hotel, 152 private apartments and a 4-star aparthotel. The Technical Services Manager (TSM) will be instrumental in supporting the operational and technical aspects of St James Quarter under the guidance of the Senior Leadership Team. The TSM's primary focus will be on the hands-on management and oversight of technical services, including M&E, Building Management Systems (BMS), life safety, security systems, and vertical transportation. They will also act as the technical ambassador for St James Quarter, its occupiers, brand partners and guests. Key responsibilities will include ensuring that technical services are delivered effectively, meeting both statutory compliance and best practice standards. The TSM will also assist in the technical aspects of contract management and maintenance of systems, ensuring they meet agreed-upon service levels and contribute to the overall well-being and safety of the site's clients, occupiers, and guests. As a strong communicator, they will act as the interface for technical activity with the assistance and support as required by the Senior Leadership Team, contract providers and consultants. Key Responsibilities Leadership & People Management Demonstrate their ability as a proven leader of people, capable of getting the most out of their multi-disciplinary team including the technical supply chain. Understand the mutual and strategic goal for the estate and the client. Provide outstanding leadership to maintain an exceptionally high standard of service delivery encompassing technical innovation, sustainability and customer focus. Foster a culture of energy conservation and sustainability awareness within technical function through education, coaching and performance management. Technical Oversee the delivery of technical services operations across the estate through the technical services, compliance teams and service partners Ensure that each technical asset is managed and maintained in a proactive and customer focused manner that is cost effective and reliable. Ensure the agreed CAFM system is implemented, reporting functionality is used by all departments and reported monthly in line with business guidelines, with any failures to comply escalated within monthly reporting criteria. Prepare and manage relevant service charge budgets and ensure effective budget control including the preparation of relevant specifications, raising orders, instructions, contracts and verifying (processing) invoices are in place and management is always in line with business guidelines and expectations. Support the delivery and fit out programmes in conjunction with brand partners, asset team and consultancy leads. Sustainability Understand the client's ESG strategy and goals including the overall asset management strategy. Ensure that the sustainability agenda is fully embraced with the team and that they are fully aware of the drivers for change. Produce and constantly review monthly energy profile to provide clear reporting on the data explaining any variations. Develop, implement and manage environmental and energy conservation programmes ensuring optimum usage of energy by utilising the systems available. Promote and enable a culture of improvement, encouraging and motivating teams to go above and beyond the minimum sustainability standards. Implement energy management initiatives, including recommendations from decarbonisation studies and smart optimisation programmes. Review building energy analytics to adjust system settings to optimise energy use. To lead on energy conservation by identifying and implementing various options for saving energy. MEP & Fabric Management Develop, implement, and maintain maintenance strategies and systems for the building, facilities and public realm area. Managing a strong Pre Planned Maintenance (PPM) strategy, the use of KPIs, industry best practices and contract management techniques, ensure compliance with statutory obligations, manufacturer's warranty requirements and obligations set by our client and customers. Ensure adherence to, on behalf of the Landlord and occupiers, the technical obligations within the occupier lease agreements. Manage any latent base build defects ensuring the information on the defect is sent to the relevant parties until the defect is rectified. Ensure the fabric is maintained according to the design specification required and any works by the technical team, tenants or suppliers do not compromise this. ICT Ensure that all ICT systems including network, telephony, local systems at asset level (access control systems, CCTV, desk top PCs etc.) are compliant with statutory and data protection obligations including GDPR and support the business need. Contract Management Ensure strong relationships with the management teams of all site delivery partners and ensure all parties work in a harmonious manner in support of the wider St James Quarter community. Service partners include but are not limited to: Vertical Transportation, ME / Maintenance, CCTV & Security System, Utilities, Telecom and ICT providersThrough the Technical/Operational Service teams, develop specifications and scope for each of the specialist contracts and tender in accordance with the procurement procedures and policies.Ensure the appointed technical service partners are adequately briefed, resourced and monitored to be effective in the delivery of their services, reporting any occurrences of failure.Working collaboratively with the appointed M&E / Maintenance service partners, actively manage and monitor building systems (either directly or within engineering team), including HVAC, lighting, controls/ BMS, and renewable energy systems, to optimise energy efficiency and performance.Implement processes with mechanical and electrical engineering service provider to ensure energy management is key focus, including BMS and plant checks that extend scope to include energy review (in addition to purely system being operational).Attend key monthly meetings with the associated service partners.Review Partners reports and any proposals, liaising with internal departments for guidance and management where required.Ensure
You might have thought that as "Technology Partner of the Year 2023" our dev team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere but you'd be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we're insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we're ONLY JUST getting started. We want YOU to come and lead us and to help us to innovate faster & smarter. Are you ready for your next mission? If so, we'd love to hear from you Role Info: Software Development Director (Exec Team Seat)Remote Working with Ellesmere Port Office-Based Minimum 1 Day Per Week£120,000 - £140,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Operational Hours 8am - 7pm. Occasional Saturday work required. Reporting to: CEOTeam Size: 12 Devs (UK Based) 4 QAs - (You will hire more!) Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and AdvicePedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury's, Post Office, Pret and More Your Background / Skills: Team Leadership, Software Project Delivery, Software, Automation Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Platforms, Strategic Thinking, Building Software Products, B2B SaaS, People / HR Tech. About us: We are the UK's leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services. We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile. By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency. We're not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it. Our Tech: Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower , is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business. Empower is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue. This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say: "It's so intuitive. It's built around how HR advice is actually provided. We're not fitting around the software; the software fits around us". Do you have experience leading software development teams? We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Development Director for our empower SaaS platform. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our market-leading platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and delivers exceptional value. Where you'll add value: + Recruit, build and lead a high-performing team of developers and QA engineers+ Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the development team+ Define and execute the development roadmap for the empower platform, aligned with product strategy and business objectives+ Oversee the development lifecycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment+ Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and code quality assurance+ Champion automated testing practices and tools, driving efficiency and improving software quality+ Partner closely with the Product Management function to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements+ Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the empower platform+ Contribute to the overall strategic direction of AdviserPlus, providing technical expertise and insights to the Executive Leadership Team About you: + Minimum 5 years' experience leading development teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment+ Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget+ Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)+ Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is a significant advantage+ Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools is a bonus+ Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills+ Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions+ Passion for building high-quality, innovative software products What's on Offer: + Life assurance+ Pension+ Holiday purchase scheme+ Volunteering days+ Long service awards+ Contribution towards professional qualifications+ Contribution towards membership fees+ Employee assistance programme+ Health cashback plan+ And more . Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the
May 18, 2024
Full time
You might have thought that as "Technology Partner of the Year 2023" our dev team would now be cruising along enjoying all the glory and mentally living on a deserted beach somewhere but you'd be wrong. Yes, we are all incredibly proud of our achievements, BUT we're insanely ambitious, full of new ideas, and we're ONLY JUST getting started. We want YOU to come and lead us and to help us to innovate faster & smarter. Are you ready for your next mission? If so, we'd love to hear from you Role Info: Software Development Director (Exec Team Seat)Remote Working with Ellesmere Port Office-Based Minimum 1 Day Per Week£120,000 - £140,000 Plus Benefits Package Including Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Discounted Gym Memberships and More Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Operational Hours 8am - 7pm. Occasional Saturday work required. Reporting to: CEOTeam Size: 12 Devs (UK Based) 4 QAs - (You will hire more!) Company: Leading Provider on HR Tech, Consulting and AdvicePedigree: British HR Awards - Technology Partner of the Year 2023Clients Include: Currys, Wickes, Virgin Atlantic, Network Rail, BT Group, Sainsbury's, Post Office, Pret and More Your Background / Skills: Team Leadership, Software Project Delivery, Software, Automation Testing, DevOps, Software Development, Cloud Platforms, Strategic Thinking, Building Software Products, B2B SaaS, People / HR Tech. About us: We are the UK's leading provider of Award-Winning HR technology, consulting and advisory services. We help build a positive culture where people can give their best to drive business success. We do this by taking the complexity out of the HR experience, making it simple, easy to access and agile. By combining cloud technology, data insight and expert guidance, we help our clients empower their leaders, engage their people and drive efficiency. We're not just another tech company or consulting business pretending to understand HR. We do know HR; we live and breathe it. Our Tech: Our award-winning employee relations case management system, empower , is designed to transform how HR leaders and line managers manage people matters. Supported by HR experts and robust HR analytics, we simplify employee relations case management, enabling organisations to drive a positive culture, improve employee experiences, and empower HR leaders to drive an agile, thriving business. Empower is a SaaS cloud platform that enables managers to own 90% of people matters and delivers 8 digit Annual Recurring Revenue. This is what leading retailer Iceland has to say: "It's so intuitive. It's built around how HR advice is actually provided. We're not fitting around the software; the software fits around us". Do you have experience leading software development teams? We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our Executive Leadership Team as the Development Director for our empower SaaS platform. In this critical role, you will be responsible for driving the development and delivery of our market-leading platform, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of our clients and delivers exceptional value. Where you'll add value: + Recruit, build and lead a high-performing team of developers and QA engineers+ Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement with the development team+ Define and execute the development roadmap for the empower platform, aligned with product strategy and business objectives+ Oversee the development lifecycle, from technical design to development, testing, and deployment+ Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including Agile methodologies, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and code quality assurance+ Champion automated testing practices and tools, driving efficiency and improving software quality+ Partner closely with the Product Management function to understand user needs and translate them into technical requirements+ Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance the empower platform+ Contribute to the overall strategic direction of AdviserPlus, providing technical expertise and insights to the Executive Leadership Team About you: + Minimum 5 years' experience leading development teams in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment+ Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects on time and within budget+ Strong understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.)+ Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Azure, is a significant advantage+ Expertise in automated testing frameworks and tools is a bonus+ Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills+ Ability to think strategically and translate business needs into technical solutions+ Passion for building high-quality, innovative software products What's on Offer: + Life assurance+ Pension+ Holiday purchase scheme+ Volunteering days+ Long service awards+ Contribution towards professional qualifications+ Contribution towards membership fees+ Employee assistance programme+ Health cashback plan+ And more . Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the
Company description: About Us We're Nominet - a world-leading domain name registry operating at the heart of internet infrastructure. While we're best known for running .UK domains, we also help protect public services from cyber threat. As a public benefit company, our work funds the ability to make a positive impact on society. We've donated millions to projects that use technology to improve peoples' lives and have committed to delivering £60m worth of support over the next three years. We're also already a Carbon Neutral company and we're committed to helping the UK reach Net Zero by 2050. Job description: Portfolio Manager Contract Type: Permanent Location: Hybrid minimum 20% on-site in our Oxford Science Park office We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we're committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone. If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. About Us We're Nominet - a world-leading domain name registry operating at the heart of internet infrastructure. While we're best known for running .UK domains, we also help protect public services from cyber threat. As a public benefit company, our work funds the ability to make a positive impact on society. We've donated millions to projects that use technology to improve peoples' lives and have committed to delivering £60m worth of support over the next three years. We're also already a Carbon Neutral company and we're committed to helping the UK reach Net Zero by 2050. About the role Nominet is seeking an experienced Portfolio and Program Manager. This role will juggle 3 critical core responsibilities: It will play a pivotal role in the strategic development, prioritisation and critically the delivery and deployment of a portfolio of business change and technical delivery work. It will fulfil a vital hands-on role managing multiple complex concurrent projects / work streams within Nominet technology division and across the wider business, liaising with customers and other departments to ensure a successful project delivery within budget and on time. Finally, it will require people managing directly the project delivery team within the portfolio both direct line to the project and portfolio managers that sit within the portfolio, but also to dotted line manage the product managers an technical team managers and squad scrum masters that need to be coordinated to deliver work at the multiple portfolio levels. About you and your experience Likely to be PRINCE2 or PMI and Agile trained and / or to have an expert knowledge of the project management lifecycle process in both waterfall, agile and the blend of both to deliver across the portfolio. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex and technical information effectively in written and oral form in a way that can be moderated to a blend of different audiences. Conversant with change management principles either APMG or PROSCI Capable of managing a diverse workload and prioritising work to meet business deadlines and navigate executive and stakeholders through the aspects effecting making critical trade-off decisions. Able to challenge both stakeholders and suppliers on both business, strategic and technical issues whilst maintaining professionalism and maintaining excellent relationships. Experience working closely with business leaders to document and develop portfolio and business strategies. Strong team working experience and leadership in managing to resolution across multiple matrixed functions and teams. An ability to produce easily readable and well-structured text. Ability to bring clarity to ambiguous situations and build a consensus to resolution with the business stakeholder group. Able to use data to drive through efficiencies and understand and interpret the risks. Ability to proactively and strategically think ahead of problems and risks to form the working teams and reaction to obstacles and risks that frequently impact business success. Excellent understanding of financial budgeting, forecasting and analysis. A high level of tenacity and negotiation skills in obtaining support, resources and commitment to the agreed direction and delivery. Ability to multi-task and juggle lots of strands of work with differing priorities. Stakeholder management including external partners Experience of managing technical projects would be extremely desirable. What we offer 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the ability to purchase an additional 5 days Bupa private healthcare + Employee Assistance Programme and Medicash Electric vehicle scheme with on-site charging points Rewards platform with access to discounts at hundreds of shops, restaurants etc. And many more! Please note, all roles working for Nominet will be subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. Some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Company description: About Us We're Nominet - a world-leading domain name registry operating at the heart of internet infrastructure. While we're best known for running .UK domains, we also help protect public services from cyber threat. As a public benefit company, our work funds the ability to make a positive impact on society. We've donated millions to projects that use technology to improve peoples' lives and have committed to delivering £60m worth of support over the next three years. We're also already a Carbon Neutral company and we're committed to helping the UK reach Net Zero by 2050. Job description: Portfolio Manager Contract Type: Permanent Location: Hybrid minimum 20% on-site in our Oxford Science Park office We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we're committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone. If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know. About Us We're Nominet - a world-leading domain name registry operating at the heart of internet infrastructure. While we're best known for running .UK domains, we also help protect public services from cyber threat. As a public benefit company, our work funds the ability to make a positive impact on society. We've donated millions to projects that use technology to improve peoples' lives and have committed to delivering £60m worth of support over the next three years. We're also already a Carbon Neutral company and we're committed to helping the UK reach Net Zero by 2050. About the role Nominet is seeking an experienced Portfolio and Program Manager. This role will juggle 3 critical core responsibilities: It will play a pivotal role in the strategic development, prioritisation and critically the delivery and deployment of a portfolio of business change and technical delivery work. It will fulfil a vital hands-on role managing multiple complex concurrent projects / work streams within Nominet technology division and across the wider business, liaising with customers and other departments to ensure a successful project delivery within budget and on time. Finally, it will require people managing directly the project delivery team within the portfolio both direct line to the project and portfolio managers that sit within the portfolio, but also to dotted line manage the product managers an technical team managers and squad scrum masters that need to be coordinated to deliver work at the multiple portfolio levels. About you and your experience Likely to be PRINCE2 or PMI and Agile trained and / or to have an expert knowledge of the project management lifecycle process in both waterfall, agile and the blend of both to deliver across the portfolio. Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate complex and technical information effectively in written and oral form in a way that can be moderated to a blend of different audiences. Conversant with change management principles either APMG or PROSCI Capable of managing a diverse workload and prioritising work to meet business deadlines and navigate executive and stakeholders through the aspects effecting making critical trade-off decisions. Able to challenge both stakeholders and suppliers on both business, strategic and technical issues whilst maintaining professionalism and maintaining excellent relationships. Experience working closely with business leaders to document and develop portfolio and business strategies. Strong team working experience and leadership in managing to resolution across multiple matrixed functions and teams. An ability to produce easily readable and well-structured text. Ability to bring clarity to ambiguous situations and build a consensus to resolution with the business stakeholder group. Able to use data to drive through efficiencies and understand and interpret the risks. Ability to proactively and strategically think ahead of problems and risks to form the working teams and reaction to obstacles and risks that frequently impact business success. Excellent understanding of financial budgeting, forecasting and analysis. A high level of tenacity and negotiation skills in obtaining support, resources and commitment to the agreed direction and delivery. Ability to multi-task and juggle lots of strands of work with differing priorities. Stakeholder management including external partners Experience of managing technical projects would be extremely desirable. What we offer 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the ability to purchase an additional 5 days Bupa private healthcare + Employee Assistance Programme and Medicash Electric vehicle scheme with on-site charging points Rewards platform with access to discounts at hundreds of shops, restaurants etc. And many more! Please note, all roles working for Nominet will be subject to a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. Some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.
Your new company Join an exciting and innovative organisation in the livestock industry as the Head of Service Management. This renowned company is dedicated to providing exceptional livestock data services, enabling effective disease and infection control while driving productivity and innovation in agriculture. As part of this forward-thinking team, you will have the opportunity to contribute your expertise and align with their values. Your new role As a Service Delivery Manager at this fast growing organisation, you will play a pivotal role in our multi-vendor support model. Your focus will extend beyond the successful delivery of support outcomes. You will strive to elevate support across the organisation, from the Service Desk to our Dev Teams and Product Owners, ensuring exceptional service for our customers and surpassing our support targets. Your work will adhere to industry standards such as ITIL V4, ISO 27001, and ISO 20000. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within an ISO 20000 accredited organisation. In-depth knowledge of cloud computing on the Azure platform. Experience working within a SIAM Service Model. ITIL V3 and/or ITIL V4 qualifications. Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. What you'll get in return The flexibility of a fully remote working setup. A competitive salary and benefits package. Ongoing learning, training, and career development opportunities 25 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday Life Assurance coverage (4x your Annual Salary). What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 18, 2024
Full time
Your new company Join an exciting and innovative organisation in the livestock industry as the Head of Service Management. This renowned company is dedicated to providing exceptional livestock data services, enabling effective disease and infection control while driving productivity and innovation in agriculture. As part of this forward-thinking team, you will have the opportunity to contribute your expertise and align with their values. Your new role As a Service Delivery Manager at this fast growing organisation, you will play a pivotal role in our multi-vendor support model. Your focus will extend beyond the successful delivery of support outcomes. You will strive to elevate support across the organisation, from the Service Desk to our Dev Teams and Product Owners, ensuring exceptional service for our customers and surpassing our support targets. Your work will adhere to industry standards such as ITIL V4, ISO 27001, and ISO 20000. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within an ISO 20000 accredited organisation. In-depth knowledge of cloud computing on the Azure platform. Experience working within a SIAM Service Model. ITIL V3 and/or ITIL V4 qualifications. Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. What you'll get in return The flexibility of a fully remote working setup. A competitive salary and benefits package. Ongoing learning, training, and career development opportunities 25 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday Life Assurance coverage (4x your Annual Salary). What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Business Change Project Manager - FTC 15 Months - Chertsey 2 days per week onsite - 15 Months Fixed Term Contract £55,000 per annum Business Change Project Manager required for a leading client based in Chertsey. My client is currently seeking a Business Change Project Manager to come on board to take responsibility for overseeing tasks and deliverables within the relevant workstream from planning to completion. You will be providing clear, accurate, and actionable reports on the status of each deliverable regularly. You will also define and adhere to monitoring protocols, and sharing ownership of various governance and project management aspects. Key skills, Strong Business Projects experience Business Change experience Recognition of the significance of delivering relevant workstream objectives for overall project success Conducting quality assessments of deliverables and collaborating with other Workstream Project Managers to ensure consistency in overall deliverable quality. Providing team briefings and communication regarding established Programme standards. Guaranteeing the appropriate utilization of key Project tools such as Microsoft Office Suite/JIRA to facilitate project delivery methodologies. Contributing to the enhancement of the Programme methodology by suggesting improvements to process efficiency and work methods. Awareness of both technological advancements and business change/transformation requirements Proficient in handling transformation projects Skilled in establishing and upholding rigorous compliance and standards Capable of overseeing the delivery of third-party entities Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Olivia Yafai at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy. Fmore information on how Crimson uses data, please see our Privacy Statement at the bottom of our website.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Business Change Project Manager - FTC 15 Months - Chertsey 2 days per week onsite - 15 Months Fixed Term Contract £55,000 per annum Business Change Project Manager required for a leading client based in Chertsey. My client is currently seeking a Business Change Project Manager to come on board to take responsibility for overseeing tasks and deliverables within the relevant workstream from planning to completion. You will be providing clear, accurate, and actionable reports on the status of each deliverable regularly. You will also define and adhere to monitoring protocols, and sharing ownership of various governance and project management aspects. Key skills, Strong Business Projects experience Business Change experience Recognition of the significance of delivering relevant workstream objectives for overall project success Conducting quality assessments of deliverables and collaborating with other Workstream Project Managers to ensure consistency in overall deliverable quality. Providing team briefings and communication regarding established Programme standards. Guaranteeing the appropriate utilization of key Project tools such as Microsoft Office Suite/JIRA to facilitate project delivery methodologies. Contributing to the enhancement of the Programme methodology by suggesting improvements to process efficiency and work methods. Awareness of both technological advancements and business change/transformation requirements Proficient in handling transformation projects Skilled in establishing and upholding rigorous compliance and standards Capable of overseeing the delivery of third-party entities Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Olivia Yafai at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy. Fmore information on how Crimson uses data, please see our Privacy Statement at the bottom of our website.
Fully Remote EMEA Region SaaS Solutions Company 6 Month FTC with possible extension or permanent opportunity if project successful. Project Manager - Website Redesign EMEA Project Manager opportunity for growing global leader in voice SaaS solutions to work across the EMEA division with the EdTech sector. A proactive and versatile Project Manager able work autonomously and as part of a cross functional team with at least 4 years experience in a similar level marketing role ideally with experience redesigning websites. Job Summary: We are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager for a 6 month FTC to spearhead the redesign of our client's company website. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the implementation of the new web design, translations and launch. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's online presence and enhance the user experience for the clients and candidates. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, development, and marketing to define project goals, requirements, and timelines. Develop a comprehensive project roadmap the website redesign, prioritizing features and enhancements based on business objectives and user feedback. Work closely with UX/UI designers to create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows that align with the project vision and goals. Manage the development process, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality deliverables while adhering to project milestones and budget constraints. Monitor website performance and make recommendations on performance and SEO strategies Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging technologies, and design trends to drive continuous innovation and improvement. Education and Experience Requirements: Proven track record of successfully managing website projects preferably in a B2B or SaaS environment. Strong understanding of SEO, performance, user-centered design principles, UX/UI best practices, and web development technologies. Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels. Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques to inform decision-making. Experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Asana, Trello, Project) is a plus. Autonomous and proactive High level of organization and attention to detail Comfort with multi-tasking in a deadline-driven environment Excellent time management skills Strong interpersonal, communication and social abilities Work hours and benefits Competitive salary depending on experience We give you the freedom to work remotely from home A friendly team of professionals to work with
May 18, 2024
Full time
Fully Remote EMEA Region SaaS Solutions Company 6 Month FTC with possible extension or permanent opportunity if project successful. Project Manager - Website Redesign EMEA Project Manager opportunity for growing global leader in voice SaaS solutions to work across the EMEA division with the EdTech sector. A proactive and versatile Project Manager able work autonomously and as part of a cross functional team with at least 4 years experience in a similar level marketing role ideally with experience redesigning websites. Job Summary: We are looking for a highly motivated Project Manager for a 6 month FTC to spearhead the redesign of our client's company website. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the implementation of the new web design, translations and launch. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's online presence and enhance the user experience for the clients and candidates. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, development, and marketing to define project goals, requirements, and timelines. Develop a comprehensive project roadmap the website redesign, prioritizing features and enhancements based on business objectives and user feedback. Work closely with UX/UI designers to create wireframes, prototypes, and user flows that align with the project vision and goals. Manage the development process, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality deliverables while adhering to project milestones and budget constraints. Monitor website performance and make recommendations on performance and SEO strategies Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging technologies, and design trends to drive continuous innovation and improvement. Education and Experience Requirements: Proven track record of successfully managing website projects preferably in a B2B or SaaS environment. Strong understanding of SEO, performance, user-centered design principles, UX/UI best practices, and web development technologies. Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels. Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques to inform decision-making. Experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Asana, Trello, Project) is a plus. Autonomous and proactive High level of organization and attention to detail Comfort with multi-tasking in a deadline-driven environment Excellent time management skills Strong interpersonal, communication and social abilities Work hours and benefits Competitive salary depending on experience We give you the freedom to work remotely from home A friendly team of professionals to work with
NOVOS is a fast-growing employee-owned agency specialising in eCommerce SEO working with ambitious brands aiming to disrupt their respective industries. We have a data-led approach to all of our work, from PR campaigns to SEO strategy. NOVOS has won multiple awards for work and cultural aspects over the last 4 years since the company was founded. We work with clients that range from Not on the High street and Swyft Home, to many other exciting up and coming brands. Are you looking for an opportunity where you can utilise your SEO skills and push the boundaries of eCommerce marketing? Would you love to have an opportunity to implement your strategies and execute innovative, impactful SEO campaigns for lots of exciting brands? Did you answer YES? If so, you are in the right place . Here at NOVOS we are looking for an upbeat and skilled SEO Strategy Manager to join our incredible ' employee owned' digital marketing agency based in the bustling city of London. Can you deliver bespoke & innovative SEO strategies that drive performance? As an SEO Strategy Manager we want you to push the boundaries of SEO for the clients we service. You will be responsible for forming and driving strategy for clients and ensuring we execute agreed deliverables that will drive results. You will understand how to analyse client data and use this to influence innovative SEO strategies that fix priority issues and explore exciting opportunities. You will have a track record of delivering performance increases for clients across eCommerce, with a strong understanding of how to work with clients, build lasting relationships, and drive revenue increases for them. As SEO Strategy Manager your main focus will be on client strategy and delivery and as such you are not expected to directly manage any team members. However, you will be expected to coach your colleagues and train them in how to build a successful strategy and deliver technical tickets, content briefs, and website analysis. You will report to the Head of SEO. You will work alongside an SEO Team Manager who will line manage a team of Senior Strategists and Strategists. Skills & experience preferred Skills & experience required If you have around 3 years of experience (or more!) in SEO, owning client strategy and deliverables and would love to join a fast-growing employee-led business, we are the right place for you! Some things we would like to see from you . A history of clever, innovative SEO strategies that are unique to the clients you work on. An excellent grasp of how technical SEO, content strategy, and Digital PR/links work together as part of a strategy and a clear understanding of when to utilise which. Knowledge and understanding of ecommerce SEO, and experience working with ecommerce brands. A clear track history of achieving growth for your clients against pre-set KPIs. Experience in managing and executing migrations - demonstrating organisation, efficiency and project management. Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients by understanding their needs and delivering to agreed timelines. The confidence to assess client concerns/objections and know when to stick to a proposed strategy for the greater good, versus pivoting based on their feedback. Strong technical SEO skills and prioritisation, including but not limited to crawling and indexing, site architecture, internal linking, structured data, CWV & site speed, common JavaScipt issues etc. A clear understanding of search intent, how customers search, where they search and why they purchase online - feeding into your ability to create unique and engaging content strategies. Good project management skills and an ability to produce high quality deliverables to known deadlines. An ability to make complex data sets simple to digest and understand. Additional skills Knowledge of Content Management Systems a bonus (Shopify/Magento/WooCommerce/BigCommerce/Headless) Working knowledge of HTML/CSS/JS A commercial understanding of budgets & resourcing Have a clear proclivity for keeping up with industry related topics and news, such as key updates, changes and use cases that can be applied to your day-to-day role. An understanding of other digital channels such as PPC, Email, Social and how they can influence an SEO strategy. Benefits of working at NOVOS About NOVOS NOVOS is a fast-growing agency specialising in eCommerce SEO. We have won multiple awards for our SEO, PR and Content Strategy work, alongside our culture - we recently came fifth place in UK's Best Workplaces 2022. We work with clients that range from household names such as TALA, Beavertown Brewery and Muji to exciting up-and-coming brands. We offer tonnes of company benefits including unlimited holiday, performance-based bonuses, culture activities, access to mental health support, health cash plan and flexible working policies, just to name a few Company Values This is our core value which separates us from competitors who overcomplicate SEO. We aim to simplify processes and functioning of the company meaning no 100-page docs or SEO jargon for the clients. Honesty is when you reveal the truth you feel needs to be known. Transparency is when others can see for themselves the truths they feel they need to know. Our clients trust us and we trust our team. We share the company's performance openly with the team, encouraging them to question the management. Specialism There are over 25000 digital agencies in the UK and SEO is a saturated market but what sets us apart is our specialist approach - we do only eCommerce SEO - we're specialists within a specialism. How can anyone do seo ecom better than us if that's all we do?' Stand out & be different Why blend in when you can stand out? Team NOVOS is not afraid to experiment, innovate and create - we don't copy trends, we set them. Most importantly, we are never afraid to admit mistakes and fail - that's how we learn. Never stop growing In the digital age, if you're not growing, you're standing still. We don't confine our knowledge and skill development to our niche, SEO. Learning from other industries gives us a fresh perspective and helps us become better business (not just SEO) consultants for our clients. We also pay for advanced, specialist training courses for our team. Service First In SEO, you can never guarantee results but we can guarantee the best service of any SEO agency. Weekly calls, meetings, visiting clients and taking an active interest in the business growth of our clients assures our genuine contribution beyond SEO Job with Unlimited Holidays A good work-life balance is essential for wellness so we encourage our team to take as much time off as they need without worrying about the number of vacation days We value our team's happiness more than its performance so we use 'Happiness Index' to ensure that the issues affecting the mental wellbeing of our team are fixed Health Besides an excellent health insurance plan, we offer free virtual Yoga, membership of meditation apps, and workout classes to our team and encourage discussions around health Hybrid Working Our office model that combines work-from-home with in-house work out of luxurious co-working spaces is so flexible & unique that it has been featured in the BBC Professional Training We want to see you grow with us so we allocate budgets for professional training and skill development courses besides organizing in-house training sessions We power you with the best laptops/screens or anything else that you may need to work comfortably from wherever you are Eco-friendly commute Although we only ask you to come to the office only twice a week (when possible), we do have a 'bike to work' scheme that makes your commute green Culture club We sure know how to have fun at NOVOS! Our culture committee plans fantastic events like company dinners at fancy restaurants, day outs and much more Discounts From sofas to cakes - enjoy online shopping with attractive discounts from our clients and associates exclusively for team NOVOS NOVOS' Company Culture in News We're eCommerce specialists for a reason, get in touch with us today and find out more. Name (Required) Email (Required) Company (Required) Website Where did you hear about us? If other, please specify How can we help? I'd love to be sent your monthly newsletter for eCom tips, news and advice Cyber warning: NOVOS () is not affiliated with any other third party company and will never contact you other than from a legitimate email.
May 18, 2024
Full time
NOVOS is a fast-growing employee-owned agency specialising in eCommerce SEO working with ambitious brands aiming to disrupt their respective industries. We have a data-led approach to all of our work, from PR campaigns to SEO strategy. NOVOS has won multiple awards for work and cultural aspects over the last 4 years since the company was founded. We work with clients that range from Not on the High street and Swyft Home, to many other exciting up and coming brands. Are you looking for an opportunity where you can utilise your SEO skills and push the boundaries of eCommerce marketing? Would you love to have an opportunity to implement your strategies and execute innovative, impactful SEO campaigns for lots of exciting brands? Did you answer YES? If so, you are in the right place . Here at NOVOS we are looking for an upbeat and skilled SEO Strategy Manager to join our incredible ' employee owned' digital marketing agency based in the bustling city of London. Can you deliver bespoke & innovative SEO strategies that drive performance? As an SEO Strategy Manager we want you to push the boundaries of SEO for the clients we service. You will be responsible for forming and driving strategy for clients and ensuring we execute agreed deliverables that will drive results. You will understand how to analyse client data and use this to influence innovative SEO strategies that fix priority issues and explore exciting opportunities. You will have a track record of delivering performance increases for clients across eCommerce, with a strong understanding of how to work with clients, build lasting relationships, and drive revenue increases for them. As SEO Strategy Manager your main focus will be on client strategy and delivery and as such you are not expected to directly manage any team members. However, you will be expected to coach your colleagues and train them in how to build a successful strategy and deliver technical tickets, content briefs, and website analysis. You will report to the Head of SEO. You will work alongside an SEO Team Manager who will line manage a team of Senior Strategists and Strategists. Skills & experience preferred Skills & experience required If you have around 3 years of experience (or more!) in SEO, owning client strategy and deliverables and would love to join a fast-growing employee-led business, we are the right place for you! Some things we would like to see from you . A history of clever, innovative SEO strategies that are unique to the clients you work on. An excellent grasp of how technical SEO, content strategy, and Digital PR/links work together as part of a strategy and a clear understanding of when to utilise which. Knowledge and understanding of ecommerce SEO, and experience working with ecommerce brands. A clear track history of achieving growth for your clients against pre-set KPIs. Experience in managing and executing migrations - demonstrating organisation, efficiency and project management. Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients by understanding their needs and delivering to agreed timelines. The confidence to assess client concerns/objections and know when to stick to a proposed strategy for the greater good, versus pivoting based on their feedback. Strong technical SEO skills and prioritisation, including but not limited to crawling and indexing, site architecture, internal linking, structured data, CWV & site speed, common JavaScipt issues etc. A clear understanding of search intent, how customers search, where they search and why they purchase online - feeding into your ability to create unique and engaging content strategies. Good project management skills and an ability to produce high quality deliverables to known deadlines. An ability to make complex data sets simple to digest and understand. Additional skills Knowledge of Content Management Systems a bonus (Shopify/Magento/WooCommerce/BigCommerce/Headless) Working knowledge of HTML/CSS/JS A commercial understanding of budgets & resourcing Have a clear proclivity for keeping up with industry related topics and news, such as key updates, changes and use cases that can be applied to your day-to-day role. An understanding of other digital channels such as PPC, Email, Social and how they can influence an SEO strategy. Benefits of working at NOVOS About NOVOS NOVOS is a fast-growing agency specialising in eCommerce SEO. We have won multiple awards for our SEO, PR and Content Strategy work, alongside our culture - we recently came fifth place in UK's Best Workplaces 2022. We work with clients that range from household names such as TALA, Beavertown Brewery and Muji to exciting up-and-coming brands. We offer tonnes of company benefits including unlimited holiday, performance-based bonuses, culture activities, access to mental health support, health cash plan and flexible working policies, just to name a few Company Values This is our core value which separates us from competitors who overcomplicate SEO. We aim to simplify processes and functioning of the company meaning no 100-page docs or SEO jargon for the clients. Honesty is when you reveal the truth you feel needs to be known. Transparency is when others can see for themselves the truths they feel they need to know. Our clients trust us and we trust our team. We share the company's performance openly with the team, encouraging them to question the management. Specialism There are over 25000 digital agencies in the UK and SEO is a saturated market but what sets us apart is our specialist approach - we do only eCommerce SEO - we're specialists within a specialism. How can anyone do seo ecom better than us if that's all we do?' Stand out & be different Why blend in when you can stand out? Team NOVOS is not afraid to experiment, innovate and create - we don't copy trends, we set them. Most importantly, we are never afraid to admit mistakes and fail - that's how we learn. Never stop growing In the digital age, if you're not growing, you're standing still. We don't confine our knowledge and skill development to our niche, SEO. Learning from other industries gives us a fresh perspective and helps us become better business (not just SEO) consultants for our clients. We also pay for advanced, specialist training courses for our team. Service First In SEO, you can never guarantee results but we can guarantee the best service of any SEO agency. Weekly calls, meetings, visiting clients and taking an active interest in the business growth of our clients assures our genuine contribution beyond SEO Job with Unlimited Holidays A good work-life balance is essential for wellness so we encourage our team to take as much time off as they need without worrying about the number of vacation days We value our team's happiness more than its performance so we use 'Happiness Index' to ensure that the issues affecting the mental wellbeing of our team are fixed Health Besides an excellent health insurance plan, we offer free virtual Yoga, membership of meditation apps, and workout classes to our team and encourage discussions around health Hybrid Working Our office model that combines work-from-home with in-house work out of luxurious co-working spaces is so flexible & unique that it has been featured in the BBC Professional Training We want to see you grow with us so we allocate budgets for professional training and skill development courses besides organizing in-house training sessions We power you with the best laptops/screens or anything else that you may need to work comfortably from wherever you are Eco-friendly commute Although we only ask you to come to the office only twice a week (when possible), we do have a 'bike to work' scheme that makes your commute green Culture club We sure know how to have fun at NOVOS! Our culture committee plans fantastic events like company dinners at fancy restaurants, day outs and much more Discounts From sofas to cakes - enjoy online shopping with attractive discounts from our clients and associates exclusively for team NOVOS NOVOS' Company Culture in News We're eCommerce specialists for a reason, get in touch with us today and find out more. Name (Required) Email (Required) Company (Required) Website Where did you hear about us? If other, please specify How can we help? I'd love to be sent your monthly newsletter for eCom tips, news and advice Cyber warning: NOVOS () is not affiliated with any other third party company and will never contact you other than from a legitimate email.
Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK Full-time Salary: £49,396 to £52,293 (inclusive of MPP) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension Division: Computing Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire Confirmed Grade: Level 5 Department: Computational Science and Engineering Company Description By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world's energy? If so, read on. Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission UKAEA embraces core values of innovation, commitment, trust and collaboration. As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from: Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert. Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible). Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment. Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders. Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays. Wide range of career development opportunities . A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive . The salary for this role is level 5 - £46,293 plus Market Premium Payment (MPP) of £6,000). Job Description UKAEA's pay arrangements and grading structure are currently under review as part of a transformation project and proposed multi-year pay deal. UKAEA aims to introduce a new grading structure in 2024. This will enable us to lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy and maximise the scientific and economic benefit. Now is a great time to join the Organisation and be part of the journey. This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. The Role Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. The Computing Division at UKAEA plays a vital role in fusion reactor research, covering HPC, data solutions, algorithm development, and AI. This role, within the plasma simulation group, applies modern computational methods to areas of plasma physics. We collaborate closely with specialists in the plasma division and are aiming to expand partnerships with institutions in the US and Europe. Key research areas include developing new simulation capabilities, utilising machine learning for reactor design, and deploying uncertainty quantification tools. Candidates need a background in plasma physics or a closely related discipline, plus experience in scientific computing and/or knowledge of machine learning. The roles may involve the opportunity for an extended secondment to a partner institution. Responsibilities: Lead and contribute to new code development under the group leader's direction, conducting detailed code analysis and performance evaluations. Conduct research into novel numerical techniques applicable to fusion and related fields, managing the migration of codes to new computing architectures and evaluating their effectiveness. Develop innovative techniques at the intersection of HPC and AI/ML for exascale computing, ensuring scalable training, deployment, and evaluation of machine learning models. Collaborate with national and international partners to optimise codes for peta- and exa-scale systems, evaluate novel computing architectures, and lead efforts in performance portability to drive future advancements. Qualifications Essential Requirements: Doctoral degree in a computational, mathematical, or physical science discipline (or equivalent experience). Established knowledge of plasma physics and fusion energy. Demonstrable experience with compiled level languages (e.g., C++, Fortran, C) or advanced scripting languages (Julia, R, Python). A solid foundation in either numerical methods, high performance computing, scientific software engineering or machine learning. An established track record of research publication or high-quality software development. Experience in leading a small team either as project or technical manager. Additional Information For a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success. Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Abingdon Rd, Culham, UK Full-time Salary: £49,396 to £52,293 (inclusive of MPP) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension Division: Computing Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire Confirmed Grade: Level 5 Department: Computational Science and Engineering Company Description By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world's energy? If so, read on. Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission UKAEA embraces core values of innovation, commitment, trust and collaboration. As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from: Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert. Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible). Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment. Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders. Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays. Wide range of career development opportunities . A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive . The salary for this role is level 5 - £46,293 plus Market Premium Payment (MPP) of £6,000). Job Description UKAEA's pay arrangements and grading structure are currently under review as part of a transformation project and proposed multi-year pay deal. UKAEA aims to introduce a new grading structure in 2024. This will enable us to lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy and maximise the scientific and economic benefit. Now is a great time to join the Organisation and be part of the journey. This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. The Role Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. The Computing Division at UKAEA plays a vital role in fusion reactor research, covering HPC, data solutions, algorithm development, and AI. This role, within the plasma simulation group, applies modern computational methods to areas of plasma physics. We collaborate closely with specialists in the plasma division and are aiming to expand partnerships with institutions in the US and Europe. Key research areas include developing new simulation capabilities, utilising machine learning for reactor design, and deploying uncertainty quantification tools. Candidates need a background in plasma physics or a closely related discipline, plus experience in scientific computing and/or knowledge of machine learning. The roles may involve the opportunity for an extended secondment to a partner institution. Responsibilities: Lead and contribute to new code development under the group leader's direction, conducting detailed code analysis and performance evaluations. Conduct research into novel numerical techniques applicable to fusion and related fields, managing the migration of codes to new computing architectures and evaluating their effectiveness. Develop innovative techniques at the intersection of HPC and AI/ML for exascale computing, ensuring scalable training, deployment, and evaluation of machine learning models. Collaborate with national and international partners to optimise codes for peta- and exa-scale systems, evaluate novel computing architectures, and lead efforts in performance portability to drive future advancements. Qualifications Essential Requirements: Doctoral degree in a computational, mathematical, or physical science discipline (or equivalent experience). Established knowledge of plasma physics and fusion energy. Demonstrable experience with compiled level languages (e.g., C++, Fortran, C) or advanced scripting languages (Julia, R, Python). A solid foundation in either numerical methods, high performance computing, scientific software engineering or machine learning. An established track record of research publication or high-quality software development. Experience in leading a small team either as project or technical manager. Additional Information For a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success. Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
Mindvalley is the leading and most promising ed-tech company to date. We dominate the US market for Personal Growth Education. We are empowering athletes within every major US sports team and promoting successful learning strategies in major companies. We innovate tools that induce enlightenment within every aspect of human life. We are seeking the best engineers to build the best and most advanced education platform our species has seen. The goal to mark our success is: powering up to 100 countries, powering every Fortune 500 company, and progressing humanity towards a better future. The Role As a Senior Product Manager at Mindvalley, you'll be a driving force in our product development efforts. Your role involves conducting market research, defining a compelling product vision and strategy, and managing the product roadmap to align with our mission. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, prioritizing features, and leading development in agile environments will be central to your responsibilities. You'll oversee user testing, execute product launches, and use data analytics and user feedback to continuously improve products and enhance the user experience. Your strategic leadership and commitment to innovation will play a crucial role in our mission to transform education and personal growth. What you will do: Product Strategy and Vision: Conduct market research, identifying opportunities, and navigating complex gaps in the education and personal growth industry. Define and own a product vision and strategy that aligns seamlessly with Mindvalley's mission. Develop and maintain the product roadmap, outlining intricate strategic directions and prioritizing feature development in a product ecosystem. Monitor and analyze competitor products and market trends, providing thought leadership to shape the product decisions of the organization. Product Development and Execution: Collaborate effortlessly with cross-functional teams to gather and document intricate product requirements. Prioritize features and enhancements based on user insights, business goals, and technical constraints. Lead and guide development teams in agile environments, providing practical insights and ensuring the timely delivery of critical projects. Oversee the execution of user testing and validation for product features, ensuring alignment with user expectations. Plan and execute product launches, including marketing and communication strategies,in challenging markets. Product Performance and Improvement: Utilize data analytics and user feedback to measure the performance of products, identifying areas for improvement. Implement an iterative approach to product development, continuously enhancing and optimizing existing products. Maintain focus on the user experience, making data-driven decisions to elevate user satisfaction throughout our customer journeys. Act as a thought leader, keeping stakeholders informed about complex product progress and performance, and ensuring alignment with business goals. Advanced Market Analysis: Mastery of conducting advanced market research, analyzing intricate industry trends, and providing visionary insights. Advanced Product Development Tools: Expertise in product management and development tools such as Jira, Trello, or similar, with the ability to navigate even the most complex requirements. Advanced Agile Methodologies: Extensive experience with advanced agile development methodologies like Scrum or Kanban, including the ability to manage the most complex agile teams. Data Analytics Mastery: Profound mastery of advanced data analytics tools, making data-driven decisions in the face of complex and multifaceted data challenges. UX/UI Expertise: Expert-level understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles, with the ability to solve the most intricate design problems. Thought Leadership: Proven thought leadership abilities, bringing innovative solutions to complex problems and challenging the status quo. Expert Communication: Exceptional communication skills to convey complex product vision and requirements to cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Influential Leadership: Proven leadership qualities to influence and guide teams without direct authority, even in the most complex and dynamic environments. Adaptability and Resilience: Resilience and adaptability to excel in the face of the most complex, dynamic, and challenging situations. Mentorship and Coaching: Dedication to mentoring and coaching junior Product Managers, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop the next generation of product leaders. Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in product management, with an extensive track record of successfully managing and launching complex digital products, particularly in the tech or education industry. Proven ability to lead and deliver complex projects and navigate intricate product development challenges. Extensive experience in thought leadership and mentoring within a product management team. Product management certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner) is a significant plus. Mindvalley is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. How many years of experience do you have as a product manager? Please select Describe a digital product you managed from conception to launch. What was your role and the outcome? What would be your salary expectations for this position (annual gross salary in USD)? What is your notice period? Are you willing to move to Malaysia or do you prefer working remotely? Please select
May 18, 2024
Full time
Mindvalley is the leading and most promising ed-tech company to date. We dominate the US market for Personal Growth Education. We are empowering athletes within every major US sports team and promoting successful learning strategies in major companies. We innovate tools that induce enlightenment within every aspect of human life. We are seeking the best engineers to build the best and most advanced education platform our species has seen. The goal to mark our success is: powering up to 100 countries, powering every Fortune 500 company, and progressing humanity towards a better future. The Role As a Senior Product Manager at Mindvalley, you'll be a driving force in our product development efforts. Your role involves conducting market research, defining a compelling product vision and strategy, and managing the product roadmap to align with our mission. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, prioritizing features, and leading development in agile environments will be central to your responsibilities. You'll oversee user testing, execute product launches, and use data analytics and user feedback to continuously improve products and enhance the user experience. Your strategic leadership and commitment to innovation will play a crucial role in our mission to transform education and personal growth. What you will do: Product Strategy and Vision: Conduct market research, identifying opportunities, and navigating complex gaps in the education and personal growth industry. Define and own a product vision and strategy that aligns seamlessly with Mindvalley's mission. Develop and maintain the product roadmap, outlining intricate strategic directions and prioritizing feature development in a product ecosystem. Monitor and analyze competitor products and market trends, providing thought leadership to shape the product decisions of the organization. Product Development and Execution: Collaborate effortlessly with cross-functional teams to gather and document intricate product requirements. Prioritize features and enhancements based on user insights, business goals, and technical constraints. Lead and guide development teams in agile environments, providing practical insights and ensuring the timely delivery of critical projects. Oversee the execution of user testing and validation for product features, ensuring alignment with user expectations. Plan and execute product launches, including marketing and communication strategies,in challenging markets. Product Performance and Improvement: Utilize data analytics and user feedback to measure the performance of products, identifying areas for improvement. Implement an iterative approach to product development, continuously enhancing and optimizing existing products. Maintain focus on the user experience, making data-driven decisions to elevate user satisfaction throughout our customer journeys. Act as a thought leader, keeping stakeholders informed about complex product progress and performance, and ensuring alignment with business goals. Advanced Market Analysis: Mastery of conducting advanced market research, analyzing intricate industry trends, and providing visionary insights. Advanced Product Development Tools: Expertise in product management and development tools such as Jira, Trello, or similar, with the ability to navigate even the most complex requirements. Advanced Agile Methodologies: Extensive experience with advanced agile development methodologies like Scrum or Kanban, including the ability to manage the most complex agile teams. Data Analytics Mastery: Profound mastery of advanced data analytics tools, making data-driven decisions in the face of complex and multifaceted data challenges. UX/UI Expertise: Expert-level understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles, with the ability to solve the most intricate design problems. Thought Leadership: Proven thought leadership abilities, bringing innovative solutions to complex problems and challenging the status quo. Expert Communication: Exceptional communication skills to convey complex product vision and requirements to cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Influential Leadership: Proven leadership qualities to influence and guide teams without direct authority, even in the most complex and dynamic environments. Adaptability and Resilience: Resilience and adaptability to excel in the face of the most complex, dynamic, and challenging situations. Mentorship and Coaching: Dedication to mentoring and coaching junior Product Managers, sharing knowledge and expertise to develop the next generation of product leaders. Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of experience in product management, with an extensive track record of successfully managing and launching complex digital products, particularly in the tech or education industry. Proven ability to lead and deliver complex projects and navigate intricate product development challenges. Extensive experience in thought leadership and mentoring within a product management team. Product management certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner) is a significant plus. Mindvalley is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. How many years of experience do you have as a product manager? Please select Describe a digital product you managed from conception to launch. What was your role and the outcome? What would be your salary expectations for this position (annual gross salary in USD)? What is your notice period? Are you willing to move to Malaysia or do you prefer working remotely? Please select
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Swindon, Wiltshire
We have an exciting opportunity for a Microsoft Enterprise Cloud & Security Architect to join our client in Swindon on an initial 6 month contract. This role is hybrid and will be 3 days a week on site. Normal working hours 8:30 - 17:00, working location - Swindon Rate: £350-420 per day Role inside IR35 - Umbrella contractors only Key Responsibilities: Develop secure and compliant solutions tailored for Microsoft clients, leveraging various Microsoft technologies and services like Azure, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel, among others. ? Facilitate technical discussions and workshops with both clients and delivery teams to ascertain and validate business needs, technical requirements, and adherence to security and compliance standards. ? Craft and deliver solution design documentation, including high-level designs, detailed designs, architecture diagrams, and data flow diagrams. ? Execute comprehensive security solutions to safeguard client systems and data against cyber threats. Key Skills and Experience ? Microsoft Server & Enterprise App Services, including: • Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012R2 and previous versions • Microsoft Active Directory • Microsoft Hyper V ? Microsoft SCVMM & Virtual Machine administration: • Microsoft WSUS • Microsoft SCCM • Microsoft Exchange 2013 admin and support • Microsoft SCDPM • Microsoft SQL Server 2019, 2016 & 2008 ? Microsoft Azure Services, including: • Azure AD and Azure AD Connect • Azure VM Management • Azure Enterprise Application Services • Azure Arc • Azure Monitor • Defender for Cloud ? Microsoft 365, including: • Exchange Online • EndPoint Manager/ Configuration Manager • SharePoint Online, • MS Teams • Purview • Defender ? HPE Infrastructure: • HPE server hardware • HP ILO • HP Insight Manager ? Other Technologies and Products: • Oracle RDMS and Oracle desktop client software • Citrix Presentation Server 3 and PS4 • RAS Parallels • Commvault Backup Software • Wing FTP • Okta Identity Management • Certificate Management • Veritas Backup Exec Versions 7. and 8. • Symantec Endpoint Protection • Symantec Endpoint Encryption
May 18, 2024
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Microsoft Enterprise Cloud & Security Architect to join our client in Swindon on an initial 6 month contract. This role is hybrid and will be 3 days a week on site. Normal working hours 8:30 - 17:00, working location - Swindon Rate: £350-420 per day Role inside IR35 - Umbrella contractors only Key Responsibilities: Develop secure and compliant solutions tailored for Microsoft clients, leveraging various Microsoft technologies and services like Azure, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel, among others. ? Facilitate technical discussions and workshops with both clients and delivery teams to ascertain and validate business needs, technical requirements, and adherence to security and compliance standards. ? Craft and deliver solution design documentation, including high-level designs, detailed designs, architecture diagrams, and data flow diagrams. ? Execute comprehensive security solutions to safeguard client systems and data against cyber threats. Key Skills and Experience ? Microsoft Server & Enterprise App Services, including: • Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012R2 and previous versions • Microsoft Active Directory • Microsoft Hyper V ? Microsoft SCVMM & Virtual Machine administration: • Microsoft WSUS • Microsoft SCCM • Microsoft Exchange 2013 admin and support • Microsoft SCDPM • Microsoft SQL Server 2019, 2016 & 2008 ? Microsoft Azure Services, including: • Azure AD and Azure AD Connect • Azure VM Management • Azure Enterprise Application Services • Azure Arc • Azure Monitor • Defender for Cloud ? Microsoft 365, including: • Exchange Online • EndPoint Manager/ Configuration Manager • SharePoint Online, • MS Teams • Purview • Defender ? HPE Infrastructure: • HPE server hardware • HP ILO • HP Insight Manager ? Other Technologies and Products: • Oracle RDMS and Oracle desktop client software • Citrix Presentation Server 3 and PS4 • RAS Parallels • Commvault Backup Software • Wing FTP • Okta Identity Management • Certificate Management • Veritas Backup Exec Versions 7. and 8. • Symantec Endpoint Protection • Symantec Endpoint Encryption
Main purpose of the role The primary responsibility of this role is to manage the Technology Support Services (part of DTS team), responsible for effective management of IT systems, business applications & information; and adapt CIFF's IT systems and related operational procedures to be more efficient, effective, and streamlined across all locations. The role will involve working directly with the Head of DTS and India Operations, Change Delivery Programme Manager, Technical Architect, IT Analysts, main point of contact for third party services providers and a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation, to efficiently deliver the technology support services. The role requires effective management of IT systems and assets, delivery of fit-for-purpose IT services, management of technology support services team and to act in alignment with CIFF staff needs and system functionality to contribute to organisational policy. It also includes handling the global annual IT operations budgets and ensuring cost effectiveness. The role is crucial for creating and maintaining focus, enthusiasm, and momentum through effective leadership for technology support services team and building people-centric team ethos, enabling positive and productive environment for employees at work. The role also has line management responsibilities for the IT Analysts in the DTS team across locations and will be responsible for performance management and pay review related aspects of the team.The role holder will also be expected to deputise for the Head of Digital Technology Solutions specifically in relation to IT Service Delivery matters across any location in times of absence and where appropriate delegation is requested. Role's responsibilities Strategy & planning Prepare and present high-quality analysis and research, as required, to support the business needs in determining future strategic priorities and setting operational plans for IT support. Lead and deliver on the development of sustainable strategies related to global technology support services which fundamentally contributes to the realisation of DTS strategy and the associated digital and technology investments, alongside other team members. Delivery & performance Develop, set and drive objectives for the technology support services team, with a key focus on customer service and satisfaction. Accountable for team delivery against the agreed objectives and for the effectiveness and efficiency of technology support services across CIFF. Lead and deliver the overall technology support services portfolio, overall management for resourcing, budget control, communication, and implementation. Develop and maintain the required processes, tools, and templates, covering all the aspects of how team operates and how technology projects are planned, executed, and implemented to the organisation. Maintain essential IT operations, including business applications, IT infrastructure, servers, email systems, audio-visual equipment, and end user computing devices across all the operating offices. Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative. Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration. Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software and identify opportunities and make recommendations for effective and efficient use and adoption of IT systems across the organisation. Develop and implement of IT policies and best practice guides for the organisation. Direct line management for the technology support services team members, provide direction for the technology support services team members and identify the opportunities for team training and skills advancement. Conduct regular system audits and share regular operation system reports with senior staff. Oversee and determine the timeframes for major IT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations, and outages. Third party supplier management for the technology support services portfolio across CIFF Track and maintain hardware and software inventory. Stakeholder and partner management Conduct rigorous research and evaluation of potential partners, using agreed corporate protocols and techniques, to assess their suitability and credentials for collaborating on technology initiatives. Apply CIFF's agreed account management disciplines and approaches in all dealings with vendors and stakeholders, to ensure productive and professional relationships are maintained in a coordinated and strategic manner. Collaborating with senior colleagues, help to develop strategic technical capabilities to support CIFF's field facing agenda. Membership and leadership of the team Be a role model to less experienced team members, demonstrating CIFF's leadership behaviours and providing mentorship to aid their growth. Adopt a coaching approach with colleagues which instills a culture of openness and trust, embraces diverse thinking, and encourages continuous improvement and learning. We operate a matrix structure so reporting lines can vary between specific aspects of the role. Qualifications & Experience Experience working in multi-site organisations, preferably international. ITIL and MS Administration / Azure / Power Platform Certification. Excellent knowledge and experience on technical management, information analysis and of the following technologies: o Microsoft 365 including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams o Microsoft Intune, Group Policy Management, Active Directory and Azure Active Directory o Microsoft Azure o Citrix ShareFile and Mimecast (mail gateway, Large File Send, Secure Messaging) o Networking Concepts and supporting product knowledge o Mobile Data Management and Telephony o Polycom based AV infrastructure. Self-starter with the ability to work and prioritise activities without supervision. Ability to manage expectations from the business and manage personnel. Educated to degree level, with appropriate specialist accreditation. Builds valuable partnerships/relationships based on shared goals, transparency, and mutual respect. Constantly seeks opportunities to improve and innovate, driving towards ever greater effectiveness and impact. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, written, verbal & exceptional active listening skills, with a customer service mentality. Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences using multi-channels. Able to effectively & collaboratively at all levels in an organisation influence other and move toward a common vision or goal. Forward-looking with a holistic approach and strong business acumen with an understanding of organisational issues and challenges. Good organisational skills with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics, problem-solving and root causes identification skills. Strong ability to prioritise, multitask and work independently, whilst maintaining the quality of work expected and meeting multiple deadlines as required. Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations, resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere. Is passionate about CIFF's mission, maintaining perspective on how daily actions contribute to improving the lives of children. Key working relationships CIFF CAO Head of DTS Change Delivery team IT Analysts Programme and Sector team SPOCs Management dimensions Responsibility for Technology support services team financial budget planning and tracking. The salary for this role is £80,000 per annum. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package here at CIFF that includes, but is not limited to the following: Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service, to a maximum of 30 days. Bonus - CIFF currently operates a discretionary bonus scheme. Training allowance Wellbeing allowance Life insurance Medical insurance Please submit your application on or before 27th May 2024.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Main purpose of the role The primary responsibility of this role is to manage the Technology Support Services (part of DTS team), responsible for effective management of IT systems, business applications & information; and adapt CIFF's IT systems and related operational procedures to be more efficient, effective, and streamlined across all locations. The role will involve working directly with the Head of DTS and India Operations, Change Delivery Programme Manager, Technical Architect, IT Analysts, main point of contact for third party services providers and a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation, to efficiently deliver the technology support services. The role requires effective management of IT systems and assets, delivery of fit-for-purpose IT services, management of technology support services team and to act in alignment with CIFF staff needs and system functionality to contribute to organisational policy. It also includes handling the global annual IT operations budgets and ensuring cost effectiveness. The role is crucial for creating and maintaining focus, enthusiasm, and momentum through effective leadership for technology support services team and building people-centric team ethos, enabling positive and productive environment for employees at work. The role also has line management responsibilities for the IT Analysts in the DTS team across locations and will be responsible for performance management and pay review related aspects of the team.The role holder will also be expected to deputise for the Head of Digital Technology Solutions specifically in relation to IT Service Delivery matters across any location in times of absence and where appropriate delegation is requested. Role's responsibilities Strategy & planning Prepare and present high-quality analysis and research, as required, to support the business needs in determining future strategic priorities and setting operational plans for IT support. Lead and deliver on the development of sustainable strategies related to global technology support services which fundamentally contributes to the realisation of DTS strategy and the associated digital and technology investments, alongside other team members. Delivery & performance Develop, set and drive objectives for the technology support services team, with a key focus on customer service and satisfaction. Accountable for team delivery against the agreed objectives and for the effectiveness and efficiency of technology support services across CIFF. Lead and deliver the overall technology support services portfolio, overall management for resourcing, budget control, communication, and implementation. Develop and maintain the required processes, tools, and templates, covering all the aspects of how team operates and how technology projects are planned, executed, and implemented to the organisation. Maintain essential IT operations, including business applications, IT infrastructure, servers, email systems, audio-visual equipment, and end user computing devices across all the operating offices. Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative. Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration. Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software and identify opportunities and make recommendations for effective and efficient use and adoption of IT systems across the organisation. Develop and implement of IT policies and best practice guides for the organisation. Direct line management for the technology support services team members, provide direction for the technology support services team members and identify the opportunities for team training and skills advancement. Conduct regular system audits and share regular operation system reports with senior staff. Oversee and determine the timeframes for major IT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations, and outages. Third party supplier management for the technology support services portfolio across CIFF Track and maintain hardware and software inventory. Stakeholder and partner management Conduct rigorous research and evaluation of potential partners, using agreed corporate protocols and techniques, to assess their suitability and credentials for collaborating on technology initiatives. Apply CIFF's agreed account management disciplines and approaches in all dealings with vendors and stakeholders, to ensure productive and professional relationships are maintained in a coordinated and strategic manner. Collaborating with senior colleagues, help to develop strategic technical capabilities to support CIFF's field facing agenda. Membership and leadership of the team Be a role model to less experienced team members, demonstrating CIFF's leadership behaviours and providing mentorship to aid their growth. Adopt a coaching approach with colleagues which instills a culture of openness and trust, embraces diverse thinking, and encourages continuous improvement and learning. We operate a matrix structure so reporting lines can vary between specific aspects of the role. Qualifications & Experience Experience working in multi-site organisations, preferably international. ITIL and MS Administration / Azure / Power Platform Certification. Excellent knowledge and experience on technical management, information analysis and of the following technologies: o Microsoft 365 including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams o Microsoft Intune, Group Policy Management, Active Directory and Azure Active Directory o Microsoft Azure o Citrix ShareFile and Mimecast (mail gateway, Large File Send, Secure Messaging) o Networking Concepts and supporting product knowledge o Mobile Data Management and Telephony o Polycom based AV infrastructure. Self-starter with the ability to work and prioritise activities without supervision. Ability to manage expectations from the business and manage personnel. Educated to degree level, with appropriate specialist accreditation. Builds valuable partnerships/relationships based on shared goals, transparency, and mutual respect. Constantly seeks opportunities to improve and innovate, driving towards ever greater effectiveness and impact. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, written, verbal & exceptional active listening skills, with a customer service mentality. Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences using multi-channels. Able to effectively & collaboratively at all levels in an organisation influence other and move toward a common vision or goal. Forward-looking with a holistic approach and strong business acumen with an understanding of organisational issues and challenges. Good organisational skills with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics, problem-solving and root causes identification skills. Strong ability to prioritise, multitask and work independently, whilst maintaining the quality of work expected and meeting multiple deadlines as required. Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations, resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere. Is passionate about CIFF's mission, maintaining perspective on how daily actions contribute to improving the lives of children. Key working relationships CIFF CAO Head of DTS Change Delivery team IT Analysts Programme and Sector team SPOCs Management dimensions Responsibility for Technology support services team financial budget planning and tracking. The salary for this role is £80,000 per annum. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package here at CIFF that includes, but is not limited to the following: Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service, to a maximum of 30 days. Bonus - CIFF currently operates a discretionary bonus scheme. Training allowance Wellbeing allowance Life insurance Medical insurance Please submit your application on or before 27th May 2024.
Information Technology Services' (ITS) provide IT Services to the global Crown Agents Group, ensuring IT solutions are identified and implemented to enable Crown Agents continued business operation in some of the most complex environments around the world Main Job Purpose Reporting into the Chief Operations and Performance Office, the Head of IT has overall responsibility for the management and delivery of corporate and client programming IT. The Head of IT is responsible for strategic planning, financial forecasting/budgeting and day-to-day operations IT across the CA group. They will also be responsible for ensuring that activities undertaken by and for the group are to the appropriate levels of effectiveness, quality, cost-efficiency and risk awareness Advise the Executive Committee & Board on IT strategy and tactical planning including policy & related best practice. Advise programme teams on IT strategy, budgets and risks associated during programme design phase. Work with the IT committee to establish the strategic direction and implementation of the Company's information systems. Ensure we remain up to date on the current trends and opportunities in IT to support effective and efficient business delivery. Provide strategic planning and insight into the future role of IT within the company globally; develop and refine related services to meet statutory and regulatory requirements Where necessary, lead the design and re-engineering of systems and processes to ensure it aligns with business need. Structure and resource the IT functions appropriately to facilitate delivery of service. Encourage & enable knowledge sharing and collaborative working across IT Identify ways to improve business efficiency via increased automation, integration and AI. Operational Management Oversee the setting of budgets and Annual Operating Plans for the IT. Lead a team of 4 to effectively deliver the ITS services Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT operational projects. Manage IT cost to ensure cost-effectiveness across licences, IT infrastructure and assets. Development and implementation of all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision. Oversight of Supplier budgets and invoices. Oversee the Service Desk Manager and the relationship with our outsourced service desk provider to ensure the required level on service, enhancing performance Negotiation and oversight of vendor, outsourced providers, consultant contracts and service agreements. Ensure a 'smart customer' approach to all external providers, in overseeing CA servers and the SQL database estate. General Provide technical cover for the IT management team, Service, Application and development managers. Provide cover and support to users with physical IT issues in the London office. Oversee and Support the IT Applications Manager to get the most out of applications used by the business. Oversee and support the IT team in any development requirements. Find ways to improve the service received in the international offices, to ensure this equates to the service received by staff in London. Manage and actively support daily operations of IT services including system interfaces, user support issues and IT maintenance tasks. About you Understanding database languages including SQL Understand integration languages and techniques including API and XML Experience of web, mobile app and portal development techniques Understanding of Cyber Security frameworks and experience in Cyber Security Accreditation Strong willingness to roll your sleeves up and dig in when support is needed Extensive experience of IT management including time spent at a senior management level. Experience working within a global organisation. Experience developing or contributing to ITS strategies. Experience supporting non-IT staff and programmes to use IT to enhance their experience and client offerings. Experience managing a Service Desk. Extensive experience in managing and negotiating with ITS suppliers. Experience in developing and adhering to ITS budgets. About us You'll be working with Crown Agents which is a high impact social enterprise passionate about transforming the future for millions of people. Since our creation in 1833 we have worked across the globe to improve public services and drive economic growth. Our expertise is finding new solutions to difficult problems for clients in the areas of health, governance, economic growth, humanitarian action and supply chain services. We work with and train leaders at local, national and international level to achieve lasting change drawing on our insight and experience. Crown Agents is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all candidates at all times as well as a business culture that reflects that belief. Crown Agents will treat everyone equally irrespective of race, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, and places an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Crown Agents shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidates are selected for interview, or in any terms of employment, and will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the role. Crown Agents is committed to being an organisation enhanced by diversity and encourages applications from anyone who shares our values and commitment to improving the lives of communities affected by poverty or conflict. About what's on offer Crown Agents offers an excellent salary package Crown Agents is piloting certain provisions of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), hence will request information from the applicant's previous employers relating to any findings of sexual misconduct during employment, or incidents involving the applicant under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms understanding of these recruitment procedures.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Information Technology Services' (ITS) provide IT Services to the global Crown Agents Group, ensuring IT solutions are identified and implemented to enable Crown Agents continued business operation in some of the most complex environments around the world Main Job Purpose Reporting into the Chief Operations and Performance Office, the Head of IT has overall responsibility for the management and delivery of corporate and client programming IT. The Head of IT is responsible for strategic planning, financial forecasting/budgeting and day-to-day operations IT across the CA group. They will also be responsible for ensuring that activities undertaken by and for the group are to the appropriate levels of effectiveness, quality, cost-efficiency and risk awareness Advise the Executive Committee & Board on IT strategy and tactical planning including policy & related best practice. Advise programme teams on IT strategy, budgets and risks associated during programme design phase. Work with the IT committee to establish the strategic direction and implementation of the Company's information systems. Ensure we remain up to date on the current trends and opportunities in IT to support effective and efficient business delivery. Provide strategic planning and insight into the future role of IT within the company globally; develop and refine related services to meet statutory and regulatory requirements Where necessary, lead the design and re-engineering of systems and processes to ensure it aligns with business need. Structure and resource the IT functions appropriately to facilitate delivery of service. Encourage & enable knowledge sharing and collaborative working across IT Identify ways to improve business efficiency via increased automation, integration and AI. Operational Management Oversee the setting of budgets and Annual Operating Plans for the IT. Lead a team of 4 to effectively deliver the ITS services Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT operational projects. Manage IT cost to ensure cost-effectiveness across licences, IT infrastructure and assets. Development and implementation of all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision. Oversight of Supplier budgets and invoices. Oversee the Service Desk Manager and the relationship with our outsourced service desk provider to ensure the required level on service, enhancing performance Negotiation and oversight of vendor, outsourced providers, consultant contracts and service agreements. Ensure a 'smart customer' approach to all external providers, in overseeing CA servers and the SQL database estate. General Provide technical cover for the IT management team, Service, Application and development managers. Provide cover and support to users with physical IT issues in the London office. Oversee and Support the IT Applications Manager to get the most out of applications used by the business. Oversee and support the IT team in any development requirements. Find ways to improve the service received in the international offices, to ensure this equates to the service received by staff in London. Manage and actively support daily operations of IT services including system interfaces, user support issues and IT maintenance tasks. About you Understanding database languages including SQL Understand integration languages and techniques including API and XML Experience of web, mobile app and portal development techniques Understanding of Cyber Security frameworks and experience in Cyber Security Accreditation Strong willingness to roll your sleeves up and dig in when support is needed Extensive experience of IT management including time spent at a senior management level. Experience working within a global organisation. Experience developing or contributing to ITS strategies. Experience supporting non-IT staff and programmes to use IT to enhance their experience and client offerings. Experience managing a Service Desk. Extensive experience in managing and negotiating with ITS suppliers. Experience in developing and adhering to ITS budgets. About us You'll be working with Crown Agents which is a high impact social enterprise passionate about transforming the future for millions of people. Since our creation in 1833 we have worked across the globe to improve public services and drive economic growth. Our expertise is finding new solutions to difficult problems for clients in the areas of health, governance, economic growth, humanitarian action and supply chain services. We work with and train leaders at local, national and international level to achieve lasting change drawing on our insight and experience. Crown Agents is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all candidates at all times as well as a business culture that reflects that belief. Crown Agents will treat everyone equally irrespective of race, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, and places an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Crown Agents shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidates are selected for interview, or in any terms of employment, and will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the role. Crown Agents is committed to being an organisation enhanced by diversity and encourages applications from anyone who shares our values and commitment to improving the lives of communities affected by poverty or conflict. About what's on offer Crown Agents offers an excellent salary package Crown Agents is piloting certain provisions of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), hence will request information from the applicant's previous employers relating to any findings of sexual misconduct during employment, or incidents involving the applicant under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Working Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite in a week) We are looking for a talented and experienced Solution Architect with deeper expertise in Digital transformation (Platform modernization & Rationalisation), Data Analytics, Cloud architecture (primarily AWS & Azure) and Cloud cost optimization approach to join our team. As a Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in technical advisory & solutions part of sales support, designing & implementing scalable, robust, and efficient solutions that meet the business requirements of our clients. You will work with President-UK & team to collaborate with potential & existing customers, and stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and development teams, to gather requirements, define architectures, and provide technical guidance throughout the software development lifecycle . You are all set to : Work with UK & European sales leaders and the wider Client organization to win new business. Collaborate with Customers ( Prospects & existing) and Client's internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable solution designs. Keen focus on understanding the functional and non-functional requirements Ability to articulate thought into actions to diverse sets of audiences like Business analysts, testers, coders, architects, and DevOps. Provide technical thought leadership to customers (prospects & existing) and guidance to Client's development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices and standards. Be Business Savvy ready to present business solutions to business sponsors. Be a problem solver and focus on providing different solutions to problems. Design end-to-end technical solutions that align with businessobjectives, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and maintainability. Build and operationalize target state architecture. Conduct architecture reviews and provide recommendations to improve system performance, reliability, and usability. Develop architectural documentation, including system diagrams, specifications, and guidelines, to support project delivery and future maintenance. Evaluate and selectappropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet project requirements. Lead proof-of-concept efforts and perform technical feasibility studies tovalidatesolution designs. Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and operations of the solution. Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and make recommendations for their application within the organization. Identifytechnical risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery. Be Hands-On ready to dive deeper into technology when needed. Understand Data design patterns. Conceive, and create on-paper solutions for target state architecture. Guide/Mentor tech team when needed. Evangelize the solution to different stakeholders . Experience in Healthcare, Banking & finance , and Manufacturing industry will be the added value , but not mandatory. You bring in : Proven track recordof10+ yearsin a solution architect role with an overall experience of15+ years. Strong experience designing and implementing scalable, distributed, and high-performance systems. Proven track recordin supporting pre-sales and sales activities enabling revenue growth. Providing thought leadership with prospect & existin g customers and internal Client teams. DeeperexpertiseinDigital transformation (Platform modernization & Rationalisation), Data Analytics, Cloud architecture (primarily AWS & Azure) , and Cloud cost optimization approach. Experience in designing solutions using the .NET tech stack, including C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Core. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure (also Google Cloud Platform will be good - not mandatory). Familiarity with Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) and experience in designing event-driven systems using Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings. Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience in Data Analytics, ML solutions & technology solutions . Gen AI R&D experience and understanding of business needs will be great. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent customer-facing , verbal , and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment. Proficiencyin one or more programming languages and frameworks. Knowledge of database technologies, both SQL and NoSQL. Knowledge of frontend technologies and frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools. Understanding of agile software development methodologies. Skills Job Description Job Title: Solution Architect Location: London, UK Duration: Permanent Working Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite in a week) We are looking for a talented and experienced Solution Architect with deeper expertise in Digital transformation (Platform modernization & Rationalisation), Data Analytics, Cloud architecture (primarily AWS & Azure) and Cloud cost optimization approach to join our team. As a Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in technical advisory & solutions part of sales support, designing & implementing scalable, robust, and efficient solutions that meet the business requirements of our clients. You will work with President-UK & team to collaborate with potential & existing customers, and stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and development teams, to gather requirements, define architectures, and provide technical guidance throughout the software development lifecycle . You are all set to : Work with UK & European sales leaders and the wider Client organization to win new business. Collaborate with Customers ( Prospects & existing) and Client's internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable solution designs. Keen focus on understanding the functional and non-functional requirements Ability to articulate thought into actions to diverse sets of audiences like Business analysts, testers, coders, architects, and DevOps. Provide technical thought leadership to customers (prospects & existing) and guidance to Client's development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices and standards. Be Business Savvy ready to present business solutions to business sponsors. Be a problem solver and focus on providing different solutions to problems. Design end-to-end technical solutions that align with businessobjectives, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and maintainability. Build and operationalize target state architecture. Conduct architecture reviews and provide recommendations to improve system performance, reliability, and usability. Develop architectural documentation, including system diagrams, specifications, and guidelines, to support project delivery and future maintenance. Evaluate and selectappropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet project requirements. Lead proof-of-concept efforts and perform technical feasibility studies tovalidatesolution designs. Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and operations of the solution. Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and make recommendations for their application within the organization. Identifytechnical risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery. Be Hands-On ready to dive deeper into technology when needed. Understand Architecture design patterns, MVC, Microservices etc. Understand Data design patterns. Conceive, and create on-paper solutions for target state architecture. Guide/Mentor tech team when needed. Evangelize the solution to different stakeholders . Experience in Healthcare, Banking & finance , and Manufacturing industry will be the added value , but not mandatory. You bring in : Proven track recordof10+ yearsin a solution architect role with an overall experience of15+ years. Strong experience designing and implementing scalable, distributed, and high-performance systems. Proven track recordin supporting pre-sales and sales activities enabling revenue growth. Providing thought leadership with prospect & existin g customers and internal Client teams. DeeperexpertiseinDigital transformation (Platform modernization & Rationalisation), Data Analytics, Cloud architecture (primarily AWS & Azure) , and Cloud cost optimization approach. Experience in designing solutions using the .NET tech stack, including C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Core. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure (also Google Cloud Platform will be good - not mandatory). Familiarity with Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) and experience in designing event-driven systems using Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings. Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. . click apply for full job details
May 18, 2024
Full time
Working Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite in a week) We are looking for a talented and experienced Solution Architect with deeper expertise in Digital transformation (Platform modernization & Rationalisation), Data Analytics, Cloud architecture (primarily AWS & Azure) and Cloud cost optimization approach to join our team. As a Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in technical advisory & solutions part of sales support, designing & implementing scalable, robust, and efficient solutions that meet the business requirements of our clients. You will work with President-UK & team to collaborate with potential & existing customers, and stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and development teams, to gather requirements, define architectures, and provide technical guidance throughout the software development lifecycle . You are all set to : Work with UK & European sales leaders and the wider Client organization to win new business. Collaborate with Customers ( Prospects & existing) and Client's internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable solution designs. Keen focus on understanding the functional and non-functional requirements Ability to articulate thought into actions to diverse sets of audiences like Business analysts, testers, coders, architects, and DevOps. Provide technical thought leadership to customers (prospects & existing) and guidance to Client's development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices and standards. Be Business Savvy ready to present business solutions to business sponsors. Be a problem solver and focus on providing different solutions to problems. Design end-to-end technical solutions that align with businessobjectives, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and maintainability. Build and operationalize target state architecture. Conduct architecture reviews and provide recommendations to improve system performance, reliability, and usability. Develop architectural documentation, including system diagrams, specifications, and guidelines, to support project delivery and future maintenance. Evaluate and selectappropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet project requirements. Lead proof-of-concept efforts and perform technical feasibility studies tovalidatesolution designs. Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and operations of the solution. Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and make recommendations for their application within the organization. Identifytechnical risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery. Be Hands-On ready to dive deeper into technology when needed. Understand Data design patterns. Conceive, and create on-paper solutions for target state architecture. Guide/Mentor tech team when needed. Evangelize the solution to different stakeholders . Experience in Healthcare, Banking & finance , and Manufacturing industry will be the added value , but not mandatory. You bring in : Proven track recordof10+ yearsin a solution architect role with an overall experience of15+ years. Strong experience designing and implementing scalable, distributed, and high-performance systems. Proven track recordin supporting pre-sales and sales activities enabling revenue growth. Providing thought leadership with prospect & existin g customers and internal Client teams. DeeperexpertiseinDigital transformation (Platform modernization & Rationalisation), Data Analytics, Cloud architecture (primarily AWS & Azure) , and Cloud cost optimization approach. Experience in designing solutions using the .NET tech stack, including C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Core. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure (also Google Cloud Platform will be good - not mandatory). Familiarity with Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) and experience in designing event-driven systems using Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings. Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience in Data Analytics, ML solutions & technology solutions . Gen AI R&D experience and understanding of business needs will be great. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent customer-facing , verbal , and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment. Proficiencyin one or more programming languages and frameworks. Knowledge of database technologies, both SQL and NoSQL. Knowledge of frontend technologies and frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools. Understanding of agile software development methodologies. Skills Job Description Job Title: Solution Architect Location: London, UK Duration: Permanent Working Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite in a week) We are looking for a talented and experienced Solution Architect with deeper expertise in Digital transformation (Platform modernization & Rationalisation), Data Analytics, Cloud architecture (primarily AWS & Azure) and Cloud cost optimization approach to join our team. As a Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in technical advisory & solutions part of sales support, designing & implementing scalable, robust, and efficient solutions that meet the business requirements of our clients. You will work with President-UK & team to collaborate with potential & existing customers, and stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and development teams, to gather requirements, define architectures, and provide technical guidance throughout the software development lifecycle . You are all set to : Work with UK & European sales leaders and the wider Client organization to win new business. Collaborate with Customers ( Prospects & existing) and Client's internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable solution designs. Keen focus on understanding the functional and non-functional requirements Ability to articulate thought into actions to diverse sets of audiences like Business analysts, testers, coders, architects, and DevOps. Provide technical thought leadership to customers (prospects & existing) and guidance to Client's development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices and standards. Be Business Savvy ready to present business solutions to business sponsors. Be a problem solver and focus on providing different solutions to problems. Design end-to-end technical solutions that align with businessobjectives, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and maintainability. Build and operationalize target state architecture. Conduct architecture reviews and provide recommendations to improve system performance, reliability, and usability. Develop architectural documentation, including system diagrams, specifications, and guidelines, to support project delivery and future maintenance. Evaluate and selectappropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet project requirements. Lead proof-of-concept efforts and perform technical feasibility studies tovalidatesolution designs. Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and operations of the solution. Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and make recommendations for their application within the organization. Identifytechnical risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery. Be Hands-On ready to dive deeper into technology when needed. Understand Architecture design patterns, MVC, Microservices etc. Understand Data design patterns. Conceive, and create on-paper solutions for target state architecture. Guide/Mentor tech team when needed. Evangelize the solution to different stakeholders . Experience in Healthcare, Banking & finance , and Manufacturing industry will be the added value , but not mandatory. You bring in : Proven track recordof10+ yearsin a solution architect role with an overall experience of15+ years. Strong experience designing and implementing scalable, distributed, and high-performance systems. Proven track recordin supporting pre-sales and sales activities enabling revenue growth. Providing thought leadership with prospect & existin g customers and internal Client teams. DeeperexpertiseinDigital transformation (Platform modernization & Rationalisation), Data Analytics, Cloud architecture (primarily AWS & Azure) , and Cloud cost optimization approach. Experience in designing solutions using the .NET tech stack, including C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Core. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure (also Google Cloud Platform will be good - not mandatory). Familiarity with Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) and experience in designing event-driven systems using Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings. Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. . click apply for full job details