Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service
Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3RS, UK
3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure)
£44,539 - *£51,387** per annum *Career Progression Criteria applies **The salary includes a market supplement
Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure). Underlying responsibilities of the role are ensuring the IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, systems are secure, and you will contribute to the continual improvement of our ICT provision.
As a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist, you will be responsible for desktop software deployment, management of endpoints, providing support to system administrators and troubleshooting within the areas of responsibility.
Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing issues across the ICT infrastructure, including end-point devices and some servers, in physical, virtual and cloud environments.
You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment
A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies
A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision
A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure
An excellent all-round ICT support understanding working as part of a busy team
Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?
To apply and find out more please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=696
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brett Clements, ICT Service Delivery Manager on 01773 305344.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 23rd April 2023 .
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023 .
There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours
Family friendly policies
Free car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
Employee discount scheme
Employee support networks
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
28/03/2023
Full time
3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure)
£44,539 - *£51,387** per annum *Career Progression Criteria applies **The salary includes a market supplement
Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure). Underlying responsibilities of the role are ensuring the IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, systems are secure, and you will contribute to the continual improvement of our ICT provision.
As a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist, you will be responsible for desktop software deployment, management of endpoints, providing support to system administrators and troubleshooting within the areas of responsibility.
Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing issues across the ICT infrastructure, including end-point devices and some servers, in physical, virtual and cloud environments.
You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment
A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies
A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision
A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure
An excellent all-round ICT support understanding working as part of a busy team
Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?
To apply and find out more please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=696
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brett Clements, ICT Service Delivery Manager on 01773 305344.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 23rd April 2023 .
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023 .
There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours
Family friendly policies
Free car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
Employee discount scheme
Employee support networks
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
About us: We are a leading PE-backed tech and digital transformation business specialising in Microsoft technologies, including Azure, AI, Data, and PowerApps. We also excel in Legacy systems modernisation, helping organisations transition to more agile and efficient solutions. Our mission is to empower businesses through innovative technology that drives growth and enhances operational efficiency. We are searching for a Bid Manager to join us on a permanent basis, the role can be undertaken with a hybrid approach attending our easily accessible Birmingham offices, two days per week. Role Details: The Bid Writer will play a crucial role in creating compelling and persuasive bid responses that effectively communicate our company's value proposition to prospective clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bid writing and bid management, having operated in UK public and private sectors, both contingent resourcing and outcome-based awards. They will possess excellent writing, research, and project management skills. Responsibilities include: Write clear, concise, and persuasive content for bid responses, ensuring alignment with client objectives and bid evaluation criteria, particularly for public sector clients. Write compelling responses that directly answer the question. Work closely with subject matter experts to gather technical information and incorporate it into bid responses. Review and edit bid responses to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with instructions and formatting requirements. Conduct thorough research on prospective clients, their requirements, and the competitive landscape to tailor bid responses accordingly. Support the management of multiple bids simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and ensuring the quality and accuracy of bid submissions. Support the maintenance of the library of reusable content and templates for future bid responses, using tooling such as Copilot to gather information for responses. Stay up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements relevant to bid writing. Provide support for other pre-sales activities as needed. Requirements: Proven experience in bid writing, particularly within the UK public sector. Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and persuasive arguments. Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and translate them into clear, concise language. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Familiarity with bid management software and tools, Tussel is preferred. Experience in IT services or related industries is an advantage. Benefits. 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) An additional day of paid leave for your Birthday (or Christmas eve) Matched Employer Contributed Pension (4%) Life Assurance (3x) Access to an Employee Assistance Programme Private Medical Insurance through our partner Aviva. Cycle to Work Scheme Corporate Eyecare vouchers Access to independent Financial Advisor 2 x Social Value days per year to give back to local communities. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation
10/02/2025
Full time
About us: We are a leading PE-backed tech and digital transformation business specialising in Microsoft technologies, including Azure, AI, Data, and PowerApps. We also excel in Legacy systems modernisation, helping organisations transition to more agile and efficient solutions. Our mission is to empower businesses through innovative technology that drives growth and enhances operational efficiency. We are searching for a Bid Manager to join us on a permanent basis, the role can be undertaken with a hybrid approach attending our easily accessible Birmingham offices, two days per week. Role Details: The Bid Writer will play a crucial role in creating compelling and persuasive bid responses that effectively communicate our company's value proposition to prospective clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bid writing and bid management, having operated in UK public and private sectors, both contingent resourcing and outcome-based awards. They will possess excellent writing, research, and project management skills. Responsibilities include: Write clear, concise, and persuasive content for bid responses, ensuring alignment with client objectives and bid evaluation criteria, particularly for public sector clients. Write compelling responses that directly answer the question. Work closely with subject matter experts to gather technical information and incorporate it into bid responses. Review and edit bid responses to ensure clarity, consistency, and compliance with instructions and formatting requirements. Conduct thorough research on prospective clients, their requirements, and the competitive landscape to tailor bid responses accordingly. Support the management of multiple bids simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and ensuring the quality and accuracy of bid submissions. Support the maintenance of the library of reusable content and templates for future bid responses, using tooling such as Copilot to gather information for responses. Stay up-to-date on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements relevant to bid writing. Provide support for other pre-sales activities as needed. Requirements: Proven experience in bid writing, particularly within the UK public sector. Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and persuasive arguments. Excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and translate them into clear, concise language. Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Familiarity with bid management software and tools, Tussel is preferred. Experience in IT services or related industries is an advantage. Benefits. 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) An additional day of paid leave for your Birthday (or Christmas eve) Matched Employer Contributed Pension (4%) Life Assurance (3x) Access to an Employee Assistance Programme Private Medical Insurance through our partner Aviva. Cycle to Work Scheme Corporate Eyecare vouchers Access to independent Financial Advisor 2 x Social Value days per year to give back to local communities. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRM) provides leadership, guidance, and tools to help partners and staff manage quality and risk matters. The team is comprised of an Advisory and Compliance Team, a Chief Information Security Office Team, an Economic Crime Team, a Legal Team including a Commercial & Contracts Team, the Independence and Ethics Team and the Regulatory Supervisory Team, plus the Quality Monitoring Team. The team works closely with the firm's Technical Standards Group and the firm's leadership. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Role Purpose The Business Information Risk Officer's (BIRO) (Manager grade) role is responsible for leading the Chief Information Security Office (CISO) service to BDO's business streams to effectively manage information security risk. This role will play a key part in ensuring the effectiveness of BDO's information security risk management framework, procedures, and information security control framework. The BIRO role is the focal point for effective engagement between business streams and the CISO team. This role will be a trusted adviser to business stakeholders and provide broad knowledge of the firm's security strategies, policies, standards, processes, and road maps to enable streams to understand and meet information security requirements. Leading a team of Business Information Risk Analysts and working with nominated information security risk leads in the business, the BIRO will take responsibility for assessing information security risk with the business and ensure that those risks are being managed by the risk owners. Where decisions are made to accept, reduce, share or avoid, the BIRO will ensure appropriate visibility and governance committees are informed. The BIRO will also oversee the prioritisation of activities to support business requests and the delivery of other resources supporting risk assessments always ensuring a consistent and high-quality service is being delivered to each business area. This role reports to the Cyber Security Manager. Principal Accountabilities Lead CISO's risk management service to the relevant streams, including responsibility for the performance management of the service and a team of Business Information Risk Analysts Utilising BDO's information security risk management tools, procedures and control framework ensure an accurate risk posture is understood and defined for each business stream Support the CISO team in maintaining 'information security risk communities' in the business to drive risk awareness and effective risk management Support the business streams to identify, and maintain registers of information assets including infrastructure, systems, software, devices and data Build and maintain effective relationships with the risk partners, risk owners, risk managers and other stream stakeholders. Be the voice of information security in the stream and the voice of the business within CISO and committees Develop collateral and appropriate materials to support engagement with business stakeholders, to explain CISO's role, key information security concepts and build awareness of information security risk and BDO's control framework Identify information security responsibilities and controls ownership of third parties, streams, CISO and IT security teams Proactively identify and support risk owners and managers to manage and regularly review IS risks and issues for streams Support the business to assess criticality of assets and services Lead information security aspects of business change and maturity improvements Third party due diligence assessments Gap analysis with BDO standards and policies Identifying security capability, maturity and responsibilities within streams Risk identification leading to clear business ownership and treatment actions Vulnerability and technical security assessments Technical point of contact for business and 3rd parties service providers to ensure clarity on meeting expectations or alternate approaches for managing risks Preparation of papers and supporting business attendees for committee attendance Reporting maturity, risk posture and trends to stream quality and risk partners Client due diligence and bid support Targeted security awareness, education, and risk briefings Contribution to development and implementation of security policies and standards, and the design of security services and processes Ensure that BDO policy and contractual obligations, and in turn compliance, is understood for each business stream Identify and communicate metrics and reporting requirements to stakeholders that demonstrate security controls are effective and support creation of corrective action plans to manage improvement or change where necessary Creation and maintenance of a "security toolkit" with templates of key processes and controls, communicated in language that is relevant and understandable to all audiences In support of security initiatives be able to demonstrate and track progress to all stakeholders Support on security incidents by bringing together business and technical knowledge to aid impact analysis and response People and performance management of Business Information Risk Analysts Technical Competencies Knowledge and experience of information security risk management frameworks and procedures Experience of formal risk identification, assessment, and quantification methods Knowledge of stakeholder engagement and management to achieve defined outcomes Experience of service, performance, and people management to achieve defined outcomes Highly self-motivated with keen attention to detail. The ability to build good relationships at all levels and influence stakeholders Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Listens and communicates technical subjects to both technical and nontechnical audiences, flexes style to suit the needs of the audience. Ability to work with others effectively, with 3rd parties, internal teams, promoting knowledge sharing within and across teams. Experience of managing and directing teams setting clear and achievable objectives aligned to the expected outcomes for the role A good understanding of security frameworks including ISO27001/2, Cyber Essentials Plus, CIS Top 20, Data Protection Act 2018, OWASP Top 10. Have a relevant industry certification such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, BRMP or similar. NB: The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy . click apply for full job details
10/02/2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams leading them. We'll broaden your horizons The Quality and Risk Management Team (QRM) provides leadership, guidance, and tools to help partners and staff manage quality and risk matters. The team is comprised of an Advisory and Compliance Team, a Chief Information Security Office Team, an Economic Crime Team, a Legal Team including a Commercial & Contracts Team, the Independence and Ethics Team and the Regulatory Supervisory Team, plus the Quality Monitoring Team. The team works closely with the firm's Technical Standards Group and the firm's leadership. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Role Purpose The Business Information Risk Officer's (BIRO) (Manager grade) role is responsible for leading the Chief Information Security Office (CISO) service to BDO's business streams to effectively manage information security risk. This role will play a key part in ensuring the effectiveness of BDO's information security risk management framework, procedures, and information security control framework. The BIRO role is the focal point for effective engagement between business streams and the CISO team. This role will be a trusted adviser to business stakeholders and provide broad knowledge of the firm's security strategies, policies, standards, processes, and road maps to enable streams to understand and meet information security requirements. Leading a team of Business Information Risk Analysts and working with nominated information security risk leads in the business, the BIRO will take responsibility for assessing information security risk with the business and ensure that those risks are being managed by the risk owners. Where decisions are made to accept, reduce, share or avoid, the BIRO will ensure appropriate visibility and governance committees are informed. The BIRO will also oversee the prioritisation of activities to support business requests and the delivery of other resources supporting risk assessments always ensuring a consistent and high-quality service is being delivered to each business area. This role reports to the Cyber Security Manager. Principal Accountabilities Lead CISO's risk management service to the relevant streams, including responsibility for the performance management of the service and a team of Business Information Risk Analysts Utilising BDO's information security risk management tools, procedures and control framework ensure an accurate risk posture is understood and defined for each business stream Support the CISO team in maintaining 'information security risk communities' in the business to drive risk awareness and effective risk management Support the business streams to identify, and maintain registers of information assets including infrastructure, systems, software, devices and data Build and maintain effective relationships with the risk partners, risk owners, risk managers and other stream stakeholders. Be the voice of information security in the stream and the voice of the business within CISO and committees Develop collateral and appropriate materials to support engagement with business stakeholders, to explain CISO's role, key information security concepts and build awareness of information security risk and BDO's control framework Identify information security responsibilities and controls ownership of third parties, streams, CISO and IT security teams Proactively identify and support risk owners and managers to manage and regularly review IS risks and issues for streams Support the business to assess criticality of assets and services Lead information security aspects of business change and maturity improvements Third party due diligence assessments Gap analysis with BDO standards and policies Identifying security capability, maturity and responsibilities within streams Risk identification leading to clear business ownership and treatment actions Vulnerability and technical security assessments Technical point of contact for business and 3rd parties service providers to ensure clarity on meeting expectations or alternate approaches for managing risks Preparation of papers and supporting business attendees for committee attendance Reporting maturity, risk posture and trends to stream quality and risk partners Client due diligence and bid support Targeted security awareness, education, and risk briefings Contribution to development and implementation of security policies and standards, and the design of security services and processes Ensure that BDO policy and contractual obligations, and in turn compliance, is understood for each business stream Identify and communicate metrics and reporting requirements to stakeholders that demonstrate security controls are effective and support creation of corrective action plans to manage improvement or change where necessary Creation and maintenance of a "security toolkit" with templates of key processes and controls, communicated in language that is relevant and understandable to all audiences In support of security initiatives be able to demonstrate and track progress to all stakeholders Support on security incidents by bringing together business and technical knowledge to aid impact analysis and response People and performance management of Business Information Risk Analysts Technical Competencies Knowledge and experience of information security risk management frameworks and procedures Experience of formal risk identification, assessment, and quantification methods Knowledge of stakeholder engagement and management to achieve defined outcomes Experience of service, performance, and people management to achieve defined outcomes Highly self-motivated with keen attention to detail. The ability to build good relationships at all levels and influence stakeholders Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Listens and communicates technical subjects to both technical and nontechnical audiences, flexes style to suit the needs of the audience. Ability to work with others effectively, with 3rd parties, internal teams, promoting knowledge sharing within and across teams. Experience of managing and directing teams setting clear and achievable objectives aligned to the expected outcomes for the role A good understanding of security frameworks including ISO27001/2, Cyber Essentials Plus, CIS Top 20, Data Protection Act 2018, OWASP Top 10. Have a relevant industry certification such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, BRMP or similar. NB: The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy . click apply for full job details
Comarch UK, a leading telecommunications solutions provider, is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated BSS Consulting Manager to join our team in the United Kingdom. As a BSS Consulting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our customers by providing expert guidance and delivering top-notch consulting services in the telecommunications sector. Candidate Profile Degree in Engineering, IT or Telecommunications Additional degree in Business Administration or Management will be a plus Excellent written and spoken communication in English Minimum 2 years' experience in the Telecom business In-depth knowledge of Business Support Systems (BSS) highly desirable Previous experience in presales activities highly desirable Proficiency in delivering compelling presentations and product demonstrations A good understanding of the telecom market landscape, including competitors and emerging trends The capability to identify and address technical and business-related challenges faced by customers, offering effective solutions to meet their specific needs Willingness to travel for client meetings, conferences and industry events as required Your Responsibilities Collaborate closely with customers to understand their business requirements and develop tailored solutions for their BSS needs Provide strategic advice and recommendations on BSS systems, processes and best practices to optimize operational efficiency and enhance customer experience Conduct thorough analysis of client environments, identify areas for improvement and devise effective strategies to address challenges Prepare technical offers, tailor solutions to meet the specific needs of each client Prepare comprehensive bid responses that address all technical aspects, ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards Liaise with the product development team to provide feedback from customers and market insights, contributing to the improvement and enhancement of BSS offerings Collaborate with the post-sales and implementation teams to ensure a smooth transition from presales to the implementation phase Prepare and conduct presentations and product demos for Executives in the Telecom industry Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, seminars and other relevant events to promote BSS solutions and establish the company's presence on the market For You Personal development - you will learn a lot on the job and will receive an opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge via training Pioneer projects for the largest companies - we are working for customers all over the world, which leads us to open numerous foreign branches Friendly atmosphere - We all know each other, work as a team and really enjoy our integration meetings Stable employment - Comarch has been on the market for more than 30 years Business trips - If you want to travel and visit our other departments Check your email inbox. You will receive a confirmation of submitting the application form
09/02/2025
Full time
Comarch UK, a leading telecommunications solutions provider, is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated BSS Consulting Manager to join our team in the United Kingdom. As a BSS Consulting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our customers by providing expert guidance and delivering top-notch consulting services in the telecommunications sector. Candidate Profile Degree in Engineering, IT or Telecommunications Additional degree in Business Administration or Management will be a plus Excellent written and spoken communication in English Minimum 2 years' experience in the Telecom business In-depth knowledge of Business Support Systems (BSS) highly desirable Previous experience in presales activities highly desirable Proficiency in delivering compelling presentations and product demonstrations A good understanding of the telecom market landscape, including competitors and emerging trends The capability to identify and address technical and business-related challenges faced by customers, offering effective solutions to meet their specific needs Willingness to travel for client meetings, conferences and industry events as required Your Responsibilities Collaborate closely with customers to understand their business requirements and develop tailored solutions for their BSS needs Provide strategic advice and recommendations on BSS systems, processes and best practices to optimize operational efficiency and enhance customer experience Conduct thorough analysis of client environments, identify areas for improvement and devise effective strategies to address challenges Prepare technical offers, tailor solutions to meet the specific needs of each client Prepare comprehensive bid responses that address all technical aspects, ensure compliance with customer specifications and industry standards Liaise with the product development team to provide feedback from customers and market insights, contributing to the improvement and enhancement of BSS offerings Collaborate with the post-sales and implementation teams to ensure a smooth transition from presales to the implementation phase Prepare and conduct presentations and product demos for Executives in the Telecom industry Represent the company at industry conferences, trade shows, seminars and other relevant events to promote BSS solutions and establish the company's presence on the market For You Personal development - you will learn a lot on the job and will receive an opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge via training Pioneer projects for the largest companies - we are working for customers all over the world, which leads us to open numerous foreign branches Friendly atmosphere - We all know each other, work as a team and really enjoy our integration meetings Stable employment - Comarch has been on the market for more than 30 years Business trips - If you want to travel and visit our other departments Check your email inbox. You will receive a confirmation of submitting the application form
Senior Technical Enablement Specialist, Application Security Hybrid About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world's largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine's Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. We realize people do not fit into neat boxes. We are looking for curious and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills, and we are ready to help you do that. We cannot complete our mission without building a diverse and inclusive team. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their potential and support them throughout their time at Cloudflare. Come join us! Available Locations: London Overview We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and self-driven Technical Enablement Architect to design, develop, and deliver training content on Cloudflare Application Security products and solutions. This role is critical in enabling our stakeholders, including Sales, Pre-Sales, Customer Success, Professional Services, Partners, and Customers. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Technical & Partner Enablement on the Sales Enablement team, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with product technical marketing, product management, and the specialist organization to empower global field teams. This position is part of an experienced global team of technical enablement architects, responsible for creating and delivering technical training for all Cloudflare products and solutions. As the Technical Enablement Architect (TEA) for Application Security, you will be an integral part of the Technical Enablement team within the Sales Enablement organization. Your responsibilities will include: Technical Mastery: Maintain a deep technical understanding of Cloudflare Application Security solutions, including new product updates and industry trends. Scalable Solutions: Architect scalable enablement solutions such as labs, demos, apps, and virtual classrooms to benefit our audience. Leadership: Display high standards of leadership by providing subject matter expertise within the Application Security domain. Technical Conversations: Lead technical discussions and drive subject matter expertise within the Application Security product line. Ongoing Enablement: Support technical enablement activities for new hires, developing skills for effective demonstrations, proof of concepts, and product deployments related to Application Security products. Training Materials: Design, develop, update, and implement objective-based training materials for Cloudflare Application Security products and solutions. Training Modules: Develop and update training modules with clear learning paths aligned to Sales Plays and Sales Stages for Pre-Sales and Post-Sales audiences. Hands-On Solutions: Curate enablement content by developing scalable hands-on educational solutions within our sandbox environment (e.g., labs, demos, apps, tools, virtual classrooms). Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in stakeholder interlock meetings, such as NPIs with product management, technical marketing, specialist teams, and Pre-Sales and Post-Sales leaders to review a rolling 4-quarter enablement plan for feedback, refinement, and augmentation. Field Readiness: Drive field readiness for product improvements and future release capabilities by collaborating with product management and technical marketing teams. Strategy Ownership: Own and drive the Enablement strategy and educational offerings for Application Security, aligning with the Go-to-Market strategy. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Navigate across multiple roles within the Enablement ecosystem and stakeholders to develop scalable solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of Cloudflare by enabling our teams with the knowledge and tools they need to excel in their roles. About the Team Do you thrive on creating innovative solutions? Do you value new capabilities? Can you help us develop and deliver technical educational programs that are engaging and hands-on to enable our teams? The Technical Enablement team within the Enablement organization is focused on increasing and improving Cloudflare's technical product educational offerings for our Sales, Pre-Sales and Post Sales, Partner and Customer organization by advancing our capabilities through state-of-the-art hands-on learning environments such as labs, demos, apps and virtual classrooms. By focusing our educational offerings on product, competition, market, architectural landscapes, and certifications we will help elevate the stakeholders to the next generation of technical value selling and consulting experts. By elevating our training offerings, we will enable our internal customers to use Cloudflare for their cloud strategies while creating customers for life. Key activities of the team include but are not limited to: Growing our educational product line offerings and revenue Architecting hands-on solutions across Cloudflare's key Product lines Driving quality and collaboration in our Product Communities and SME program Developing and maintaining a Technical Enablement sandbox environment to create scalable labs, demos, apps, tools, and virtual classrooms Delivering Competitive, Market, Architectural landscape, Certification programs by Product Lines Required Education and Experience Applicants must meet one of the following education and experience requirements: 5-10 years of relevant experience in the fields of Pre-Sales, Post-Sales, Enablement, Technical Marketing, or Product Marketing A Bachelor's or a Master's degree or its equivalent in a technical domain Strong Application Security domain knowledge Required Skills Minimum 5 years of overall experience in the IT industry. Minimum 2 years of experience in technical pre-sales/sales engineering, consulting, and/or other customer-facing role consulting on, delivering technical products or services. Minimum 5 years of experience in application security, Internet technologies, standards and protocols, including DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, Web architecture and design Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a broad range of technical and business audiences. Strong technical knowledge in security- and/or internet-related technologies and proven ability to establish credibility with product management, technical pre-sales, and customers. Desired Skills Experience with Content Delivery Networks, Web Performance, Security or Enterprise solutions Experience with Technology Services Learning and Development organizations or projects Self-Starter and interpersonal skills, such as time management, team leadership and managing conflict Experience with professional development - presentation skills, pitching technical solutions, technical negotiation, and consultant skills Proven track record of strong technical solutions selling and ability to think creatively Intellectual curiosity with the desire and ability to understand complex technical concepts Situational fluency, ability to influence and motivate others, and perseverance to handle challenging business situations Able to set priorities and maneuver in a corporate environment with a strong sense of urgency What Makes Cloudflare Special? We're not just a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company. We're a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul. Fundamental to our mission to help build a better Internet is protecting the free and open Internet. Project Galileo: We equip politically and artistically important organizations and journalists with powerful tools to defend themselves against attacks that would otherwise censor their work, technology already used by Cloudflare's enterprise customers at no cost. Athenian Project: We created Athenian Project to ensure that state and local governments have the highest level of protection and reliability for free, so that their constituents have access to election information and voter registration. 1.1.1.1: We released 1.1.1.1 to help fix the foundation of the Internet by building a faster, more secure and privacy-centric public DNS resolver. This is available publicly for everyone to use - it is the first consumer-focused service Cloudflare has ever released. Here's the deal - we don't store client IP addresses never, ever. We will continue to abide by our privacy commitment and ensure that no user data is sold to advertisers or used to target consumers. Sound like something you'd like to be a part of? We'd love to hear from you! This position may require access to information protected under U.S . click apply for full job details
08/02/2025
Full time
Senior Technical Enablement Specialist, Application Security Hybrid About Us At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world's largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine's Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. We realize people do not fit into neat boxes. We are looking for curious and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills, and we are ready to help you do that. We cannot complete our mission without building a diverse and inclusive team. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their potential and support them throughout their time at Cloudflare. Come join us! Available Locations: London Overview We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and self-driven Technical Enablement Architect to design, develop, and deliver training content on Cloudflare Application Security products and solutions. This role is critical in enabling our stakeholders, including Sales, Pre-Sales, Customer Success, Professional Services, Partners, and Customers. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Technical & Partner Enablement on the Sales Enablement team, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with product technical marketing, product management, and the specialist organization to empower global field teams. This position is part of an experienced global team of technical enablement architects, responsible for creating and delivering technical training for all Cloudflare products and solutions. As the Technical Enablement Architect (TEA) for Application Security, you will be an integral part of the Technical Enablement team within the Sales Enablement organization. Your responsibilities will include: Technical Mastery: Maintain a deep technical understanding of Cloudflare Application Security solutions, including new product updates and industry trends. Scalable Solutions: Architect scalable enablement solutions such as labs, demos, apps, and virtual classrooms to benefit our audience. Leadership: Display high standards of leadership by providing subject matter expertise within the Application Security domain. Technical Conversations: Lead technical discussions and drive subject matter expertise within the Application Security product line. Ongoing Enablement: Support technical enablement activities for new hires, developing skills for effective demonstrations, proof of concepts, and product deployments related to Application Security products. Training Materials: Design, develop, update, and implement objective-based training materials for Cloudflare Application Security products and solutions. Training Modules: Develop and update training modules with clear learning paths aligned to Sales Plays and Sales Stages for Pre-Sales and Post-Sales audiences. Hands-On Solutions: Curate enablement content by developing scalable hands-on educational solutions within our sandbox environment (e.g., labs, demos, apps, tools, virtual classrooms). Stakeholder Engagement: Participate in stakeholder interlock meetings, such as NPIs with product management, technical marketing, specialist teams, and Pre-Sales and Post-Sales leaders to review a rolling 4-quarter enablement plan for feedback, refinement, and augmentation. Field Readiness: Drive field readiness for product improvements and future release capabilities by collaborating with product management and technical marketing teams. Strategy Ownership: Own and drive the Enablement strategy and educational offerings for Application Security, aligning with the Go-to-Market strategy. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Navigate across multiple roles within the Enablement ecosystem and stakeholders to develop scalable solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of Cloudflare by enabling our teams with the knowledge and tools they need to excel in their roles. About the Team Do you thrive on creating innovative solutions? Do you value new capabilities? Can you help us develop and deliver technical educational programs that are engaging and hands-on to enable our teams? The Technical Enablement team within the Enablement organization is focused on increasing and improving Cloudflare's technical product educational offerings for our Sales, Pre-Sales and Post Sales, Partner and Customer organization by advancing our capabilities through state-of-the-art hands-on learning environments such as labs, demos, apps and virtual classrooms. By focusing our educational offerings on product, competition, market, architectural landscapes, and certifications we will help elevate the stakeholders to the next generation of technical value selling and consulting experts. By elevating our training offerings, we will enable our internal customers to use Cloudflare for their cloud strategies while creating customers for life. Key activities of the team include but are not limited to: Growing our educational product line offerings and revenue Architecting hands-on solutions across Cloudflare's key Product lines Driving quality and collaboration in our Product Communities and SME program Developing and maintaining a Technical Enablement sandbox environment to create scalable labs, demos, apps, tools, and virtual classrooms Delivering Competitive, Market, Architectural landscape, Certification programs by Product Lines Required Education and Experience Applicants must meet one of the following education and experience requirements: 5-10 years of relevant experience in the fields of Pre-Sales, Post-Sales, Enablement, Technical Marketing, or Product Marketing A Bachelor's or a Master's degree or its equivalent in a technical domain Strong Application Security domain knowledge Required Skills Minimum 5 years of overall experience in the IT industry. Minimum 2 years of experience in technical pre-sales/sales engineering, consulting, and/or other customer-facing role consulting on, delivering technical products or services. Minimum 5 years of experience in application security, Internet technologies, standards and protocols, including DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, Web architecture and design Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a broad range of technical and business audiences. Strong technical knowledge in security- and/or internet-related technologies and proven ability to establish credibility with product management, technical pre-sales, and customers. Desired Skills Experience with Content Delivery Networks, Web Performance, Security or Enterprise solutions Experience with Technology Services Learning and Development organizations or projects Self-Starter and interpersonal skills, such as time management, team leadership and managing conflict Experience with professional development - presentation skills, pitching technical solutions, technical negotiation, and consultant skills Proven track record of strong technical solutions selling and ability to think creatively Intellectual curiosity with the desire and ability to understand complex technical concepts Situational fluency, ability to influence and motivate others, and perseverance to handle challenging business situations Able to set priorities and maneuver in a corporate environment with a strong sense of urgency What Makes Cloudflare Special? We're not just a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company. We're a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul. Fundamental to our mission to help build a better Internet is protecting the free and open Internet. Project Galileo: We equip politically and artistically important organizations and journalists with powerful tools to defend themselves against attacks that would otherwise censor their work, technology already used by Cloudflare's enterprise customers at no cost. Athenian Project: We created Athenian Project to ensure that state and local governments have the highest level of protection and reliability for free, so that their constituents have access to election information and voter registration. 1.1.1.1: We released 1.1.1.1 to help fix the foundation of the Internet by building a faster, more secure and privacy-centric public DNS resolver. This is available publicly for everyone to use - it is the first consumer-focused service Cloudflare has ever released. Here's the deal - we don't store client IP addresses never, ever. We will continue to abide by our privacy commitment and ensure that no user data is sold to advertisers or used to target consumers. Sound like something you'd like to be a part of? We'd love to hear from you! This position may require access to information protected under U.S . click apply for full job details
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the BVCA in the newly created Senior Operations Manager role. As the right hand person to the COO, this varied role will appeal to someone who enjoys no day being the same and is happy to roll up their sleeves whilst also contributing to the strategy of the department. You will be responsible for leading a team and delivering the daily internal operations of the BVCA ranging from managing the ITMSP, Cyber and digital project management; facilities and office management; sourcing, negotiating and managing suppliers; ensuring the BVCA is compliant with current H&S legislation; as well as having responsibility for operational projects. Key projects will vary each year with current projects including exploring AI roll out, introducing an internal Intranet, assessing the feasibility and readiness for an Office Move and working with our IT consultant to develop a roadmap for enhanced cyber security. You'll ensure our operations run smoothly and the Association is fit for the current operating environment as well as future proofed and be involved in strategic projects that are key to the Association. A strong, personable, proactive team manager this role will suit someone with a drive to deliver outcomes, who enjoys enhancing the status quo and has a willingness to roll their sleeves up to get involved where needed. Responsibilities Identify and lead the implementation of technology solutions throughout the organisation Oversee the IT managed service provider and deployment of IT hardware and determine and monitor appropriate service levels Work with our IT consultant to develop a cyber road map, deliver enhancements and report on progress Champion our cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring the protection of our operations, data and technologies in alignment with UK-specific cybersecurity standards and framework Collaborate with other departments to ensure digital best practice across the Association Assess the feasibility and readiness for an Office Move and if deemed necessary be the key point of contact for lawyer, fit out companies and property agents Through the team, deliver enhancements to the office that support Hybrid working Responsible for Health & Safety compliance, procedures and training for the company Run tenders, evaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors for office related services In conjunction with the Legal, Risk and Compliance Manager, negotiate, agree and manage contracts and relations with customers, vendors, partners and other stakeholders in and monitor the quality of service provided Input into Operations strategy and plans; using your working knowledge of the BVCA strategy, annual plans and key projects across the BVCA to ensure the operations department and objectives are designed to meet these needs Oversee and maintain a budget to help the BVCA optimise costs and benefits and ensure proper submission of invoices and record keeping of costs incurred and forecasted Responsible for overseeing GDPR within the Operations department Key point of contact in escalation process eg GDPR, Cyber incident, security incident etc Implement the BVCA's ESG strategy with the support of the wider team. Manage a team of two; Office Manager and Receptionist/Office Assistant to build a culture of business focused support and proactive engagement within the office working environment in a warm and friendly way Report on operational performance, including determining and producing weekly KPIs providing commentary where required Support other Teams or departments with additional expertise and delivery of projects and other work Manage the team to deal with any Operational matters ranging from Insurance claims to facilities issues Technical Requirements Proven significant (10 years +) senior experience in office management or similar role Strong Line Management skills and proven experience of developing team members with differing levels of experience Knowledge of and ability to research, identify and shortlist a diverse range of technology solutions Experience in managing cybersecurity compliance projects within the UK and strong understanding of and interest in UK cybersecurity landscape and knowledge of cyber risks and mitigations, including the attainment of Cyber Essentials certification. Proven Office Move experience, including managing Legal counsel and Fit Out companies Strong project management skills Experience with implementing digital systems Microsoft Office suite, including advanced Outlook and Excel skills Advanced knowledge of Office 365 system, cloud based systems, email and data security and backup, cyber security projects and improvements, etc. Previous experience in H&S management Excellent understanding and ability to budget Knowledge of data analytics and reporting Good understanding of GDPR Personal Attributes A skilled prioritiser, able to execute on multiple objectives simultaneously while ensuring key milestones are reached in a timely manner. Growth minded and works well under pressure, you will enjoy a fast-paced environment and will thrive on taking ownership to deliver on requirements Strong stakeholder management skills with an ability to build relationships at all levels to deliver effective outcomes Strong influencer able to negotiate with and manage suppliers Effective written and verbal communicator Ability to work independently and with teams working off own initiative when needed, but knowing when to gain senior support Excellent team leadership skills and ability to motivate and develop the team, whilst building and maintaining a warm, friendly and open culture Questioning mindset and proactive problem solving approach demonstrating evidence of a desire to enhance / make improvements Ability to be strategic but get involved in execution with a hands on and collaborative approach Experience of working in a small organisation with a willingness to roll up sleeves and help with any matter to drive the success of the Association 'Can do' attitude that contributes to a supportive and results driven team inspiring the same in others Enjoy working in an office environment and able to encourage others to do the same. Why come work for the BVCA? Be part of the leading trade body for the private capital industry in the UK, supporting the growth of the industry and deepening the understanding of external stakeholders to the benefit of the industry Experience a friendly, engaged, and passionate work environment (with regular social activities) with a supportive culture A competitive salary, reflecting the technical requirements and seniority of the role, and a performance-related discretionary bonus Enjoy important benefits: 25 days holiday in addition to Bank Holidays; a 10% non-contributory pension; non-contractual day off for your birthday Life and medical benefits: life assurance (4 times salary); private medical Insurance for you ; health cash plan ; critical Illness and income protection insurance ; employee Assistance Programme - includes Mental Health support, Virtual GP, Nutrition advice and Financial wellbeing Other benefits: interest free season ticket loan; corporate discounts; reimbursement of up to 2 relevant professional institutes; generous support for professional and personal development, Cycle to Work Scheme The BVCA supports an environment that is based on merit and inclusiveness, where all employees can develop their full potential, irrespective of their race, gender, marital status, age, disability, religious belief, political opinion or sexual orientation.
08/02/2025
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the BVCA in the newly created Senior Operations Manager role. As the right hand person to the COO, this varied role will appeal to someone who enjoys no day being the same and is happy to roll up their sleeves whilst also contributing to the strategy of the department. You will be responsible for leading a team and delivering the daily internal operations of the BVCA ranging from managing the ITMSP, Cyber and digital project management; facilities and office management; sourcing, negotiating and managing suppliers; ensuring the BVCA is compliant with current H&S legislation; as well as having responsibility for operational projects. Key projects will vary each year with current projects including exploring AI roll out, introducing an internal Intranet, assessing the feasibility and readiness for an Office Move and working with our IT consultant to develop a roadmap for enhanced cyber security. You'll ensure our operations run smoothly and the Association is fit for the current operating environment as well as future proofed and be involved in strategic projects that are key to the Association. A strong, personable, proactive team manager this role will suit someone with a drive to deliver outcomes, who enjoys enhancing the status quo and has a willingness to roll their sleeves up to get involved where needed. Responsibilities Identify and lead the implementation of technology solutions throughout the organisation Oversee the IT managed service provider and deployment of IT hardware and determine and monitor appropriate service levels Work with our IT consultant to develop a cyber road map, deliver enhancements and report on progress Champion our cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring the protection of our operations, data and technologies in alignment with UK-specific cybersecurity standards and framework Collaborate with other departments to ensure digital best practice across the Association Assess the feasibility and readiness for an Office Move and if deemed necessary be the key point of contact for lawyer, fit out companies and property agents Through the team, deliver enhancements to the office that support Hybrid working Responsible for Health & Safety compliance, procedures and training for the company Run tenders, evaluate bids and make recommendations, based on commercial and technical factors for office related services In conjunction with the Legal, Risk and Compliance Manager, negotiate, agree and manage contracts and relations with customers, vendors, partners and other stakeholders in and monitor the quality of service provided Input into Operations strategy and plans; using your working knowledge of the BVCA strategy, annual plans and key projects across the BVCA to ensure the operations department and objectives are designed to meet these needs Oversee and maintain a budget to help the BVCA optimise costs and benefits and ensure proper submission of invoices and record keeping of costs incurred and forecasted Responsible for overseeing GDPR within the Operations department Key point of contact in escalation process eg GDPR, Cyber incident, security incident etc Implement the BVCA's ESG strategy with the support of the wider team. Manage a team of two; Office Manager and Receptionist/Office Assistant to build a culture of business focused support and proactive engagement within the office working environment in a warm and friendly way Report on operational performance, including determining and producing weekly KPIs providing commentary where required Support other Teams or departments with additional expertise and delivery of projects and other work Manage the team to deal with any Operational matters ranging from Insurance claims to facilities issues Technical Requirements Proven significant (10 years +) senior experience in office management or similar role Strong Line Management skills and proven experience of developing team members with differing levels of experience Knowledge of and ability to research, identify and shortlist a diverse range of technology solutions Experience in managing cybersecurity compliance projects within the UK and strong understanding of and interest in UK cybersecurity landscape and knowledge of cyber risks and mitigations, including the attainment of Cyber Essentials certification. Proven Office Move experience, including managing Legal counsel and Fit Out companies Strong project management skills Experience with implementing digital systems Microsoft Office suite, including advanced Outlook and Excel skills Advanced knowledge of Office 365 system, cloud based systems, email and data security and backup, cyber security projects and improvements, etc. Previous experience in H&S management Excellent understanding and ability to budget Knowledge of data analytics and reporting Good understanding of GDPR Personal Attributes A skilled prioritiser, able to execute on multiple objectives simultaneously while ensuring key milestones are reached in a timely manner. Growth minded and works well under pressure, you will enjoy a fast-paced environment and will thrive on taking ownership to deliver on requirements Strong stakeholder management skills with an ability to build relationships at all levels to deliver effective outcomes Strong influencer able to negotiate with and manage suppliers Effective written and verbal communicator Ability to work independently and with teams working off own initiative when needed, but knowing when to gain senior support Excellent team leadership skills and ability to motivate and develop the team, whilst building and maintaining a warm, friendly and open culture Questioning mindset and proactive problem solving approach demonstrating evidence of a desire to enhance / make improvements Ability to be strategic but get involved in execution with a hands on and collaborative approach Experience of working in a small organisation with a willingness to roll up sleeves and help with any matter to drive the success of the Association 'Can do' attitude that contributes to a supportive and results driven team inspiring the same in others Enjoy working in an office environment and able to encourage others to do the same. Why come work for the BVCA? Be part of the leading trade body for the private capital industry in the UK, supporting the growth of the industry and deepening the understanding of external stakeholders to the benefit of the industry Experience a friendly, engaged, and passionate work environment (with regular social activities) with a supportive culture A competitive salary, reflecting the technical requirements and seniority of the role, and a performance-related discretionary bonus Enjoy important benefits: 25 days holiday in addition to Bank Holidays; a 10% non-contributory pension; non-contractual day off for your birthday Life and medical benefits: life assurance (4 times salary); private medical Insurance for you ; health cash plan ; critical Illness and income protection insurance ; employee Assistance Programme - includes Mental Health support, Virtual GP, Nutrition advice and Financial wellbeing Other benefits: interest free season ticket loan; corporate discounts; reimbursement of up to 2 relevant professional institutes; generous support for professional and personal development, Cycle to Work Scheme The BVCA supports an environment that is based on merit and inclusiveness, where all employees can develop their full potential, irrespective of their race, gender, marital status, age, disability, religious belief, political opinion or sexual orientation.
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Pre-contract Senior commercial manager to join our dynamic Transport Infrastructure business. In this role, you will support on strategic and high value bids within the Transport Infrastructure business unit and lead the commercial elements of other Transport Infrastructure bids. You will support the creation of excellent relationships with Clients and commercial partners in support of successful bid delivery. Support to commercial partners, Supply Chain procurement and wider Work Winning activities. This role offers you the unique opportunity to be the commercial lead on bids of values of up to 50m. High level commercial support to strategic or higher value bids. What You'll Do: Prepare approval papers and contract evaluations for tender submissions in Transport Infrastructure, ensuring compliance with company policies and processes; Prepare detailed contract and pay mech reviews Develop and support commercial strategies for successfully winning bids Implement and drive consistency of commercial processes both pre and post contract. Collaborate closely with estimating, operations and legal teams to ensure alignment with client requirements, Amey's strategy, and industry best practices. Manage commercial aspects of governance and internal approvals, ensuring compliance with company policies and processes. Support the bid team to meet their commercial deliverables and to enhance the commercial awareness. Manage pre-contract opportunity and risk, conducting sensitivity analysis. Develop in conjunction with Procurement appropriate supply chain strategies for winning bids and successfully delivering contracts. Support the Bid Director and the bid team in the wider development of the right quality solutions, which cascade into post contract delivery. Review and contribute to bid submissions including qualitive checks to validate robustness, deliverability, and conformance with client bidding instructions. Champion processes and systems to bring improved efficiency to the commercial management of bids. Oversee commercial handover and support contract mobilization to ensure that tender strategies are effectively implemented in delivery. Promote the Amey Zero Harm" Safety Culture and support delivery of the account/Business Target Zero Action Plans Why Join Us? At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Company Car: Select from an electric company vehicle or receive a generous car allowance, supporting our ambitious journey to carbon net zero! Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded tailored to your growth. Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs. Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. Holidays: Enjoy at least 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What You'll Bring: Hold a quantity surveying, commercial or related profession degree or master's degree Member of or working towards membership of a relevant professional institution Commercially innovative with an entrepreneurial approach, able to challenge the commercial norms and ways of working Able to communicate to peers, senior management and a variety of internal & external audiences Understanding of business strategy, budgeting and internal company commercial expectations Commercial experience in support services, infrastructure or construction contracts and/or bids If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application Guidance At Amey, we value a culture ff diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to Amelia Roberts our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)
07/02/2025
Full time
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Pre-contract Senior commercial manager to join our dynamic Transport Infrastructure business. In this role, you will support on strategic and high value bids within the Transport Infrastructure business unit and lead the commercial elements of other Transport Infrastructure bids. You will support the creation of excellent relationships with Clients and commercial partners in support of successful bid delivery. Support to commercial partners, Supply Chain procurement and wider Work Winning activities. This role offers you the unique opportunity to be the commercial lead on bids of values of up to 50m. High level commercial support to strategic or higher value bids. What You'll Do: Prepare approval papers and contract evaluations for tender submissions in Transport Infrastructure, ensuring compliance with company policies and processes; Prepare detailed contract and pay mech reviews Develop and support commercial strategies for successfully winning bids Implement and drive consistency of commercial processes both pre and post contract. Collaborate closely with estimating, operations and legal teams to ensure alignment with client requirements, Amey's strategy, and industry best practices. Manage commercial aspects of governance and internal approvals, ensuring compliance with company policies and processes. Support the bid team to meet their commercial deliverables and to enhance the commercial awareness. Manage pre-contract opportunity and risk, conducting sensitivity analysis. Develop in conjunction with Procurement appropriate supply chain strategies for winning bids and successfully delivering contracts. Support the Bid Director and the bid team in the wider development of the right quality solutions, which cascade into post contract delivery. Review and contribute to bid submissions including qualitive checks to validate robustness, deliverability, and conformance with client bidding instructions. Champion processes and systems to bring improved efficiency to the commercial management of bids. Oversee commercial handover and support contract mobilization to ensure that tender strategies are effectively implemented in delivery. Promote the Amey Zero Harm" Safety Culture and support delivery of the account/Business Target Zero Action Plans Why Join Us? At Amey, we don't just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here's what you can expect when you join our team: Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions. Company Car: Select from an electric company vehicle or receive a generous car allowance, supporting our ambitious journey to carbon net zero! Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded tailored to your growth. Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, and Multicultural Leadership programs. Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind. Holidays: Enjoy at least 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge. Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships. Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects. What You'll Bring: Hold a quantity surveying, commercial or related profession degree or master's degree Member of or working towards membership of a relevant professional institution Commercially innovative with an entrepreneurial approach, able to challenge the commercial norms and ways of working Able to communicate to peers, senior management and a variety of internal & external audiences Understanding of business strategy, budgeting and internal company commercial expectations Commercial experience in support services, infrastructure or construction contracts and/or bids If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change. Application Guidance At Amey, we value a culture ff diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. As a Disability Confident leader, we're proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don't hesitate to reach out to Amelia Roberts our recruiter for this role, at (url removed)
Job Title: Senior Estimator Location: Weston-Super-Mare Sector: Electrical, Telecoms, Structured Cabling System s Salary: £50.000 - £65,000 + package + bonu s Senior Estimator The Company: Our client is an industry leading specialist structured cabling contractor with offices across the M4 corridor from Cardiff to London. The company is able to offer the complete package of Design, Installation and Maintenance of unified structured cabling systems for modern day business connectivity across Cat5e, 6, 6a, 7 etc. With over 20-years experience delivering major projects in both the public and private sectors, including: Government Departments, Data Centres, Educational establishments, correctional institutions, health care establishments, they have experience in delivering bespoke structured cabling solutions on range of projects in challenging environments. This role will be based in the Weston-Super-Mare office and involve site visits/surveys. Senior Estimator The role: We are recruiting for a for an experienced Senior Estimator or Bid Manager with experience either in structured data cabling (Cat 6) installation projects over £1million. You will be responsible for managing a team of Estimators and Designers to lead the pre-contract/Bid division of the company repiorting to the Head of Pre-Con. You will also be responsible for hands on Estimating jobs so must have experience pricing Cat 6 installation including cabinets and containment. The role may also suit a Project Manager with Cat 6 installation experience wanting to be more office based. Responsibilities: Office based, with site visit/surveys to understand the client need The role will include designing and delivering high end complex IT infrastructure projects, of all sizes - Cat5e, 6, 6a Government, Data Centre, and London high profile fitout projects over £1m Being customer focused from concept through to practical completion. Build up a relied and trusted design team around you. You would need to be confident in delivering drawings, elevations, technical submittals and schedules and managing these through to construction design stages. Senior Estimator The Person: Candidates must have: A minimum of 8 years in an Estimating role, within the telecommunications or Electrical Industry of you have included structured Cabling Systems in particular You will be able to price cabling, containment and cabinets on large jobs. Experience in Data Centres and Government projects essential Experience managing / leading others is beneficial Must be Internal fitout cabling - NOT external fibre installation/Civils Strong organisational and communications skills. Commutable to Weston and to site surveys Senior Estimator - The reward: 7% bonus scheme Fuel card Company Car Pension Life cover 2x salary Sickness cover 24 months 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
06/02/2025
Full time
Job Title: Senior Estimator Location: Weston-Super-Mare Sector: Electrical, Telecoms, Structured Cabling System s Salary: £50.000 - £65,000 + package + bonu s Senior Estimator The Company: Our client is an industry leading specialist structured cabling contractor with offices across the M4 corridor from Cardiff to London. The company is able to offer the complete package of Design, Installation and Maintenance of unified structured cabling systems for modern day business connectivity across Cat5e, 6, 6a, 7 etc. With over 20-years experience delivering major projects in both the public and private sectors, including: Government Departments, Data Centres, Educational establishments, correctional institutions, health care establishments, they have experience in delivering bespoke structured cabling solutions on range of projects in challenging environments. This role will be based in the Weston-Super-Mare office and involve site visits/surveys. Senior Estimator The role: We are recruiting for a for an experienced Senior Estimator or Bid Manager with experience either in structured data cabling (Cat 6) installation projects over £1million. You will be responsible for managing a team of Estimators and Designers to lead the pre-contract/Bid division of the company repiorting to the Head of Pre-Con. You will also be responsible for hands on Estimating jobs so must have experience pricing Cat 6 installation including cabinets and containment. The role may also suit a Project Manager with Cat 6 installation experience wanting to be more office based. Responsibilities: Office based, with site visit/surveys to understand the client need The role will include designing and delivering high end complex IT infrastructure projects, of all sizes - Cat5e, 6, 6a Government, Data Centre, and London high profile fitout projects over £1m Being customer focused from concept through to practical completion. Build up a relied and trusted design team around you. You would need to be confident in delivering drawings, elevations, technical submittals and schedules and managing these through to construction design stages. Senior Estimator The Person: Candidates must have: A minimum of 8 years in an Estimating role, within the telecommunications or Electrical Industry of you have included structured Cabling Systems in particular You will be able to price cabling, containment and cabinets on large jobs. Experience in Data Centres and Government projects essential Experience managing / leading others is beneficial Must be Internal fitout cabling - NOT external fibre installation/Civils Strong organisational and communications skills. Commutable to Weston and to site surveys Senior Estimator - The reward: 7% bonus scheme Fuel card Company Car Pension Life cover 2x salary Sickness cover 24 months 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Bid Management Apprentice Location: Pirin Court, South Cres, London E16 4TL Qualification: Level 3 Bid and Proposal Co-ordinator Starting Salary: 17,500 Ref No: 1205 When you join one of Telent's Apprenticeship Programmes you will be working as part of a company that affects the everyday lives of people across the UK and Ireland. With our diverse portfolio of projects and areas of specialities, we offer a range of apprenticeships to suit different types of learners. You will have the opportunity to grow, develop and learn from professionals whilst building your career with Telent and gaining industry leading qualifications. We rely on our Early Careers Talent to become our leaders of the future, so its vitally important for us to find the individuals with passion and potential to achieve together. Join Telent and be part of something bigger. This apprenticeship role provides a fantastic opportunity to develop a strong highly marketable range of business development, project management, cost modelling and commercial skills which will provide a great future career platform. You will be working within and learn from an experienced team and will be supporting the full end-end business winning process in conjunction with a range of wider business stakeholders. You will be involved in opportunity assessment, proposal structure, writing and submission, solution costing, document management, organising meetings and the co-ordination of related activities. Telent's Asset Management business provides a range of Technology Services to a wide range of public and private sector transportation clients, including Transport for London, Network Rail, the UK's Train Operating Companies and several Local Authorities. We focus on long term maintenance contracts and frameworks and have recently expanded into the aviation and fire maintenance sectors. What you'll do: Working within the Business Planning team, this role will play a key part in producing compliant, compelling and competitive tenders to secure new work with our key clients. The successful candidate will be supporting a range of activities undertaken by our Business Development, Bid Management, Estimating and Cost Engineering functions including: Understanding our Bid Winning process, including the roles undertaken by others in the team and wider Asset Management business and our requirements for approvals and governance Assisting the bid managers with the end-to-end management, co-ordination and production of bids, tenders, proposals and quotations for a range of opportunities in the Asset Management business, in line with customer timescales and requirements. This will include organising meetings, producing and monitoring bid plans and updating the overall Asset Management bid programme Supporting the estimators and cost engineers with the preparation of cost models, including gathering data from other teams and becoming adept at the use of MS Excel Understanding how we price work to be competitive whilst ensuring it can be delivered profitably Assisting with the development and production of responses to technical, quality and social value questions asked by our clients as part of their tender processes, whilst becoming adept at the use of MS Word Reviewing client documents (specifications, scopes, strategies and plans) to understand their needs and articulate how our solutions and service proposals meet them Managing, monitoring and interacting with our clients procurement portals Developing relationships with the business development managers and assisting them in managing their pipeline of opportunities, including keeping Salesforce (our Customer Relationship Management system) up to date Working to meet client deadlines whilst keeping focus on a variety of prioritised tasks Who you are & what to prepare for: We don't require individuals with experience as we will provide full training in all aspects of the role. We are looking for candidates with the right attitude, commitment, and desire to learn You will get a mobile phone and laptop as part of the role Although supported throughout the programme by us at Telent you will need to take ownership of your tasks and personal development The ideal candidate will be highly organised, self-motivated and have the curiosity to ask questions to further knowledge and development within the role. The Requirements: 5 GCSEs grades 9 to 4. Specifically, in Maths, English and Science or an IT related subject (A to C) X2 A-Levels relating to business area subject - Desirable Be 18 Years old from Septmeber 2025 Be eligible to pass Security Clearance Be able to pass a pre-employment Drugs & Alcohol assessment and adhere to the Telent Drugs & Alcohol Policy Programme Specifics: This apprenticeship is typically 24 months in duration Starting salary of 17,500 which will increase throughout the duration of the programme The qualification you gain will be a Level 3 in Bid and Proposal Co-ordination On commencement of the programme, you will become an apprentice member of the Association of Bid and Proposal Management Professionals (APMP). On successful completion of the programme, you will enter the APMP Foundation exam. Our chosen training provider is RHG Consult who will support you in obtaining your qualification You will work in an Agile model from both our office in Pirin Court location and remotely from home. From time to time there will be travel to other Telent locations for meetings or training. On completion of your apprenticeship, we hope to offer you a full-time position with Telent where you can continue to pursue your career You will be mentored by colleagues, supervisors, managers and tutors throughout the programme What we offer: A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year Company pension scheme A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme About Telent Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. of the UK's critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You'll be part of a team of more than 2,500 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well. Brilliance brought together. We are guided by our values and behaviours: Be Inclusive Take Responsibility Collaborate Be Customer-focused
06/02/2025
Full time
Bid Management Apprentice Location: Pirin Court, South Cres, London E16 4TL Qualification: Level 3 Bid and Proposal Co-ordinator Starting Salary: 17,500 Ref No: 1205 When you join one of Telent's Apprenticeship Programmes you will be working as part of a company that affects the everyday lives of people across the UK and Ireland. With our diverse portfolio of projects and areas of specialities, we offer a range of apprenticeships to suit different types of learners. You will have the opportunity to grow, develop and learn from professionals whilst building your career with Telent and gaining industry leading qualifications. We rely on our Early Careers Talent to become our leaders of the future, so its vitally important for us to find the individuals with passion and potential to achieve together. Join Telent and be part of something bigger. This apprenticeship role provides a fantastic opportunity to develop a strong highly marketable range of business development, project management, cost modelling and commercial skills which will provide a great future career platform. You will be working within and learn from an experienced team and will be supporting the full end-end business winning process in conjunction with a range of wider business stakeholders. You will be involved in opportunity assessment, proposal structure, writing and submission, solution costing, document management, organising meetings and the co-ordination of related activities. Telent's Asset Management business provides a range of Technology Services to a wide range of public and private sector transportation clients, including Transport for London, Network Rail, the UK's Train Operating Companies and several Local Authorities. We focus on long term maintenance contracts and frameworks and have recently expanded into the aviation and fire maintenance sectors. What you'll do: Working within the Business Planning team, this role will play a key part in producing compliant, compelling and competitive tenders to secure new work with our key clients. The successful candidate will be supporting a range of activities undertaken by our Business Development, Bid Management, Estimating and Cost Engineering functions including: Understanding our Bid Winning process, including the roles undertaken by others in the team and wider Asset Management business and our requirements for approvals and governance Assisting the bid managers with the end-to-end management, co-ordination and production of bids, tenders, proposals and quotations for a range of opportunities in the Asset Management business, in line with customer timescales and requirements. This will include organising meetings, producing and monitoring bid plans and updating the overall Asset Management bid programme Supporting the estimators and cost engineers with the preparation of cost models, including gathering data from other teams and becoming adept at the use of MS Excel Understanding how we price work to be competitive whilst ensuring it can be delivered profitably Assisting with the development and production of responses to technical, quality and social value questions asked by our clients as part of their tender processes, whilst becoming adept at the use of MS Word Reviewing client documents (specifications, scopes, strategies and plans) to understand their needs and articulate how our solutions and service proposals meet them Managing, monitoring and interacting with our clients procurement portals Developing relationships with the business development managers and assisting them in managing their pipeline of opportunities, including keeping Salesforce (our Customer Relationship Management system) up to date Working to meet client deadlines whilst keeping focus on a variety of prioritised tasks Who you are & what to prepare for: We don't require individuals with experience as we will provide full training in all aspects of the role. We are looking for candidates with the right attitude, commitment, and desire to learn You will get a mobile phone and laptop as part of the role Although supported throughout the programme by us at Telent you will need to take ownership of your tasks and personal development The ideal candidate will be highly organised, self-motivated and have the curiosity to ask questions to further knowledge and development within the role. The Requirements: 5 GCSEs grades 9 to 4. Specifically, in Maths, English and Science or an IT related subject (A to C) X2 A-Levels relating to business area subject - Desirable Be 18 Years old from Septmeber 2025 Be eligible to pass Security Clearance Be able to pass a pre-employment Drugs & Alcohol assessment and adhere to the Telent Drugs & Alcohol Policy Programme Specifics: This apprenticeship is typically 24 months in duration Starting salary of 17,500 which will increase throughout the duration of the programme The qualification you gain will be a Level 3 in Bid and Proposal Co-ordination On commencement of the programme, you will become an apprentice member of the Association of Bid and Proposal Management Professionals (APMP). On successful completion of the programme, you will enter the APMP Foundation exam. Our chosen training provider is RHG Consult who will support you in obtaining your qualification You will work in an Agile model from both our office in Pirin Court location and remotely from home. From time to time there will be travel to other Telent locations for meetings or training. On completion of your apprenticeship, we hope to offer you a full-time position with Telent where you can continue to pursue your career You will be mentored by colleagues, supervisors, managers and tutors throughout the programme What we offer: A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell five days each year Company pension scheme A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme About Telent Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. of the UK's critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You'll be part of a team of more than 2,500 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well. Brilliance brought together. We are guided by our values and behaviours: Be Inclusive Take Responsibility Collaborate Be Customer-focused
About Motorway Motorway is the UK's fastest-growing used car marketplace - our award winning, online-only platform connects private car sellers with thousands of verified dealers nationwide, ensuring everyone gets the best deal. Founded in 2017, our technology-led approach has redefined the experience of selling a car, generating thousands of monthly car sales and helping us to grow to a team of over 400 across 4 locations. We are now valued at over £1 billion and is backed by some of the world's leading technology investors, having raised £143 million in Series C funding. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing scale-up at a crucial phase of growth and help change an industry for the better. About the team The Marketplace team is at the heart of Motorway's growth, focused on making our online car auction platform the best it can be. We're not just about the tech; we're about creating a smooth and enjoyable experience for both car sellers and dealers. Our team is unique because we have a direct impact on Motorway's success. We use data to shape our auction strategies, improve user experience, and drive growth. If you're passionate about data science and want to see your work make a real difference, this is the team for you. About the role As our Senior Data Scientist, you'll be a key player in: Developing cutting-edge predictive models: You'll build models to optimise auction dynamics, predict outcomes, and help consumers bid smarter. Uncovering insights from data: You'll dive deep into our data to identify trends and patterns, turning your findings into actionable strategies. Collaborating to bring new products to life: You'll work closely with analysts, engineers, and product teams to design, test, and launch new features. Ensuring fair play: You'll contribute to solutions that encourage positive behaviour and maintain fairness in our auctions. Exploring new possibilities: You'll research and evaluate different auction formats and strategies to maximise efficiency and revenue. Sharing your knowledge: You'll clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. About you We welcome applications from all backgrounds, but here's what you'll likely bring to the table: A Master's degree or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Economics, or a similar field. Proven expertise in data science and machine learning, with a track record of building and deploying models in a real-world setting. Strong Python skills and experience with libraries like pandas, scikit-learn, stan, pyro, matplotlib, and plotly. The ability to choose the right machine learning model for the job (linear/logistic regression, RFs, xgboost, NNs, etc.). Experience with calibrated probabilistic models is a plus! Experience with MLOps and software engineering best practices, including git, CI/CD, testing, and releasing. A knack for working with large datasets and cloud platforms like AWS or GCP. Proficiency in SQL and experience with data pipelining and warehousing technologies. BigQuery and dbt experience is a bonus. Ideally, you'll also have experience with econometrics, Bayesian ML, causal inference, and/or auction theory. You're a natural problem-solver with sharp analytical and critical thinking skills. You communicate effectively and collaborate well, explaining technical information clearly to different audiences. You could be a great fit if You're excited by the challenge of using data to optimise a marketplace. You have experience in the automotive or e-commerce industry. You have familiarity with A/B testing and experimentation frameworks. You're a creative thinker who can come up with innovative solutions. You're passionate about staying at the forefront of data science and machine learning. You have a strong interest in auction dynamics and behavioural economics. Our interview process Our interview process includes: Initial Screen with Talent Team - 30 minutes Hiring Manager Interview - 45 minutes Skills Assessment - 60 minutes Exec Interview - 60 minutes We'll aim to get back to you within 2-3 business days of each stage. A talent partner will be there to answer any questions or assist with accommodations throughout the process.
05/02/2025
Full time
About Motorway Motorway is the UK's fastest-growing used car marketplace - our award winning, online-only platform connects private car sellers with thousands of verified dealers nationwide, ensuring everyone gets the best deal. Founded in 2017, our technology-led approach has redefined the experience of selling a car, generating thousands of monthly car sales and helping us to grow to a team of over 400 across 4 locations. We are now valued at over £1 billion and is backed by some of the world's leading technology investors, having raised £143 million in Series C funding. This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing scale-up at a crucial phase of growth and help change an industry for the better. About the team The Marketplace team is at the heart of Motorway's growth, focused on making our online car auction platform the best it can be. We're not just about the tech; we're about creating a smooth and enjoyable experience for both car sellers and dealers. Our team is unique because we have a direct impact on Motorway's success. We use data to shape our auction strategies, improve user experience, and drive growth. If you're passionate about data science and want to see your work make a real difference, this is the team for you. About the role As our Senior Data Scientist, you'll be a key player in: Developing cutting-edge predictive models: You'll build models to optimise auction dynamics, predict outcomes, and help consumers bid smarter. Uncovering insights from data: You'll dive deep into our data to identify trends and patterns, turning your findings into actionable strategies. Collaborating to bring new products to life: You'll work closely with analysts, engineers, and product teams to design, test, and launch new features. Ensuring fair play: You'll contribute to solutions that encourage positive behaviour and maintain fairness in our auctions. Exploring new possibilities: You'll research and evaluate different auction formats and strategies to maximise efficiency and revenue. Sharing your knowledge: You'll clearly communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. About you We welcome applications from all backgrounds, but here's what you'll likely bring to the table: A Master's degree or Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Economics, or a similar field. Proven expertise in data science and machine learning, with a track record of building and deploying models in a real-world setting. Strong Python skills and experience with libraries like pandas, scikit-learn, stan, pyro, matplotlib, and plotly. The ability to choose the right machine learning model for the job (linear/logistic regression, RFs, xgboost, NNs, etc.). Experience with calibrated probabilistic models is a plus! Experience with MLOps and software engineering best practices, including git, CI/CD, testing, and releasing. A knack for working with large datasets and cloud platforms like AWS or GCP. Proficiency in SQL and experience with data pipelining and warehousing technologies. BigQuery and dbt experience is a bonus. Ideally, you'll also have experience with econometrics, Bayesian ML, causal inference, and/or auction theory. You're a natural problem-solver with sharp analytical and critical thinking skills. You communicate effectively and collaborate well, explaining technical information clearly to different audiences. You could be a great fit if You're excited by the challenge of using data to optimise a marketplace. You have experience in the automotive or e-commerce industry. You have familiarity with A/B testing and experimentation frameworks. You're a creative thinker who can come up with innovative solutions. You're passionate about staying at the forefront of data science and machine learning. You have a strong interest in auction dynamics and behavioural economics. Our interview process Our interview process includes: Initial Screen with Talent Team - 30 minutes Hiring Manager Interview - 45 minutes Skills Assessment - 60 minutes Exec Interview - 60 minutes We'll aim to get back to you within 2-3 business days of each stage. A talent partner will be there to answer any questions or assist with accommodations throughout the process.
Advancing People are recruiting for an established client who are looking for a proven Bid Manager that will be dealing the end-to-end bid process, predominantly within the Public Sector (80 - 90% of the role). This is a home-based role, with the successful candidate having the ability to travel to Bedford or Poole 1-2 days per year for team meetings. If you would like to work in the offices more frequently, this option is also available. You can live anywhere in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland - UK right to work essential for this role. Our client is a leading International software business that place a major emphasis on building a team of left and right brain thinkers and a working environment where you can have great professional success. If you have the talent, they have the technology and resources to help you create something you can be proud of. If you relish a challenge - and want to work with fun, creative, smart people - you will fit right in. This role is working 9:00am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday working from home with complete home office set up , support and ongoing training. Our client is keen to appoint the right candidate asap so apply now for immediate consideration. This rarely available Bid Manager role will be paying a competitive basic salary , offering excellent variety and exposure to a wide range of existing and new clients, across the UK and beyond. The Role: You will be managing the end-to-end bid management process, within agreed timescales. Coordinating concurrent bids and tenders - identifying and responding to opportunities as required. With a clear understanding of what is being requested for each bid you will also manage the bid qualification process for new opportunities, leading the bid team whilst working across the business in order to coordinate bid activity and governance with responsibility for the complete process. Obtaining approval for any risks and deliverables, the role will involve working closely with multiple sales teams and subject matter experts to ensure pricing and the ability to deliver is viable with a true focus on being able to write customer-focused proposals. All bids will need to be compliant, concise and will meet the criteria requested, deadlines are met and will communicate fully the proposition without committing over and above capabilities to deliver. You will be responsible for communicating SLA and key dates for bids to all relevant departments - communication is key for this role! Taking a pro-active approach, you will be making sure the company is present in relevant, current and future frameworks. With a focus on the public sector, you will be managing the procurement process which will include creating and submitting CCS service offers, order forms and will adhere to any other framework procedures as required. Outside of the tender process you will have the opportunity to review, write and support informal proposals whilst updating the internal library and CRM. Monitoring continual compliance and adjusting for any changes in legislation. Reviewing and collecting big budget data will enable you to demonstrate return on investment, ensuring post bid reviews are completed and documented as well as win/ loss data, whilst leading internal reviews on lessons learned throughout the bidding process. Working closely with the sales enablement manager you will be looking to constantly improve the structure of bids, sales material, frameworks and presentations. Candidate Requirements: You will have a track record of working within a similar bid manager role with proven bid and framework management experience, having dealt with public sector bids and tenders. Candidates with 1-2 years' experience will also be considered, with a formal training and support plan available to support your progress within the company. Experience of working within IT or Telecoms is beneficial, alternatively you will be working within a technical product or service sector or will have an active interest in IT, Tech or AI. Our client is looking for someone that can provide evidence of advanced writing skills, a relevant qualification or proven track record of writing success is essential. APMP membership or certification is advantageous. Our client is looking for a commercially aware and talented multi tasker, able to deal with concurrent bids, with excellent IT skills, a natural attention to detail, coupled with advanced writing and verbal communication skills. Organisation and time management will be key, as well being pro-active in your approach to work and gaining knowledge of my clients offering and the marketplace. You will be a team player, with a friendly and open manner; my client is an ideas-based company offering a supporting working environment and has a track record of keeping and developing their staff. Apply now in complete confidence for immediate consideration, if you have the bid management experience our client is looking for or contact Dominic Quirke directly at Advancing People. Advancing People - The Recruitment Specialist Advancing People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency.
05/02/2025
Full time
Advancing People are recruiting for an established client who are looking for a proven Bid Manager that will be dealing the end-to-end bid process, predominantly within the Public Sector (80 - 90% of the role). This is a home-based role, with the successful candidate having the ability to travel to Bedford or Poole 1-2 days per year for team meetings. If you would like to work in the offices more frequently, this option is also available. You can live anywhere in England, Scotland or Northern Ireland - UK right to work essential for this role. Our client is a leading International software business that place a major emphasis on building a team of left and right brain thinkers and a working environment where you can have great professional success. If you have the talent, they have the technology and resources to help you create something you can be proud of. If you relish a challenge - and want to work with fun, creative, smart people - you will fit right in. This role is working 9:00am - 5:30pm, Monday - Friday working from home with complete home office set up , support and ongoing training. Our client is keen to appoint the right candidate asap so apply now for immediate consideration. This rarely available Bid Manager role will be paying a competitive basic salary , offering excellent variety and exposure to a wide range of existing and new clients, across the UK and beyond. The Role: You will be managing the end-to-end bid management process, within agreed timescales. Coordinating concurrent bids and tenders - identifying and responding to opportunities as required. With a clear understanding of what is being requested for each bid you will also manage the bid qualification process for new opportunities, leading the bid team whilst working across the business in order to coordinate bid activity and governance with responsibility for the complete process. Obtaining approval for any risks and deliverables, the role will involve working closely with multiple sales teams and subject matter experts to ensure pricing and the ability to deliver is viable with a true focus on being able to write customer-focused proposals. All bids will need to be compliant, concise and will meet the criteria requested, deadlines are met and will communicate fully the proposition without committing over and above capabilities to deliver. You will be responsible for communicating SLA and key dates for bids to all relevant departments - communication is key for this role! Taking a pro-active approach, you will be making sure the company is present in relevant, current and future frameworks. With a focus on the public sector, you will be managing the procurement process which will include creating and submitting CCS service offers, order forms and will adhere to any other framework procedures as required. Outside of the tender process you will have the opportunity to review, write and support informal proposals whilst updating the internal library and CRM. Monitoring continual compliance and adjusting for any changes in legislation. Reviewing and collecting big budget data will enable you to demonstrate return on investment, ensuring post bid reviews are completed and documented as well as win/ loss data, whilst leading internal reviews on lessons learned throughout the bidding process. Working closely with the sales enablement manager you will be looking to constantly improve the structure of bids, sales material, frameworks and presentations. Candidate Requirements: You will have a track record of working within a similar bid manager role with proven bid and framework management experience, having dealt with public sector bids and tenders. Candidates with 1-2 years' experience will also be considered, with a formal training and support plan available to support your progress within the company. Experience of working within IT or Telecoms is beneficial, alternatively you will be working within a technical product or service sector or will have an active interest in IT, Tech or AI. Our client is looking for someone that can provide evidence of advanced writing skills, a relevant qualification or proven track record of writing success is essential. APMP membership or certification is advantageous. Our client is looking for a commercially aware and talented multi tasker, able to deal with concurrent bids, with excellent IT skills, a natural attention to detail, coupled with advanced writing and verbal communication skills. Organisation and time management will be key, as well being pro-active in your approach to work and gaining knowledge of my clients offering and the marketplace. You will be a team player, with a friendly and open manner; my client is an ideas-based company offering a supporting working environment and has a track record of keeping and developing their staff. Apply now in complete confidence for immediate consideration, if you have the bid management experience our client is looking for or contact Dominic Quirke directly at Advancing People. Advancing People - The Recruitment Specialist Advancing People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency.
Telent are now looking for a Contracts Services Manager as part of the Network Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your IT / Networks Service Delivery Management experience into a challenging yet rewarding role, working on various mission-critical contracts. This is a Flexible Work Location role, that will see you work from home, and attend the Warwick HQ / Camberley office / Liverpool office for meetings from time to time. As a Contract Services Manager at Telent, you will be trusted and empowered to deliver critical and complex work. You'll be free to innovate, to take ownership and make smart, agile decisions. We need the best people to help us achieve our ambitions. Come and work in an environment where you can stretch your abilities and deliver on your potential. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected. The Contract Service Manager (CSM) will have ultimate accountabilities for all assigned contracts and ensure that they are delivered on time and within budget through constructive engagement with internal and external stakeholders. The CSM will build and maintain the customer relationships, gaining an in-depth knowledge of their IT and Network environments and current / future challenges to promote an open and collaborative approach, whilst ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction. The Contract Services Manager will develop close working relationships with the Sales and Bid Managers, drawing on their industry experience, customer and product knowledge to maximise the potential to bring in new sales through various work streams and contract tenders. The CSM must have excellent financial, commercial, and business acumen and be able to effectively articulate all areas of the contract deliverables and performance at board level reviews when required. Contract Services Manager - What you'll do: Ensure the successful delivery of assigned IT related contracts Accountable for all the contract finances to ensure the contract is delivered within budget including. Identifying opportunities and additional revenue from customers, either through contract variations or new orders, and delivering these opportunities, working with colleagues including sales as appropriate Completing invoicing ensuring all charges are captured Maintain accurate contract budgets and forecasts Produce monthly finance reports and present up to board level Obtain a deep understanding of your contract cost, carrying out regular reviews of contract expenditures, identifying trends and areas of efficiencies Accountable for the contract performance and ensuring all contractual SLA's and KPI's are met, working closely with the service delivery managers to identify root cause of failure and corrective actions in line with CSI Ensure all QEHS and Security policies are adhered to across your assigned contracts. Managing commercial risks and liabilities by working with the commercial and legal teams as appropriate Assisting the Bid Management team working on new Bid's as requested Act as a 24/7 point of escalation for any Major incidents and commercial issues, ensuring they are seen through to conclusion Overseeing continual service improvement initiatives and delivering in the most cost-effective way working with the Service Improvement Manager and relevant stakeholders Overseeing the management of contract changes and new mobilisations and ensuring any agreed changes to the contract scope are covered by a CCN Attend regular internalxternal stakeholder reviews as appropriate and where applicable present. Financial reports SLA Reports Problem Management Reports Contract risk register Actions register Analysis of complex data to identify key trends and efficiencies to ascertain best working practice and drive process change Produce and maintain business documentation using the document control system Contract Services Manager - Who you are: The ideal CSM will have a good understanding of or a background in managing IT / Networks contracts. This is a customer facing role that will see you integrate with technical teams, bid management and service delivery. We are keen to see applications from experienced Service Delivery Managers wanting to step up into a Contract Services Manager role, wanting to take ownership of a P&L or develop their financial skills (Profit & Loss, Forecasting, Financial reporting etc). This is a fantastic opportunity to help develop relationships with our customers AND look at additional solutions that Telent can provide. Contract Services Manager - Key requirements: Excellent verbal and written communications skills Customer facing with the ability to present data and information during meetings QEHS / Contract Document writing capabilities ITIL Foundation IOSH SC Security clearance - eligible to obtain Prince 2 (desirable but not essential) Holder of a full UK driving license and able to travel if required Experience: Experience of running up to 500,000 service contracts / programmes Tendering and Bidding support experience Creating and interpreting reports as well as managing Profit & Loss Confident user of Business tools such as Oracle, Remedy ITSM, MS Office Package What we offer: A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: Vehicle: Benefit 1 car allowance 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually Company matched pension scheme (4%-6% contribution matched) A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.
04/02/2025
Full time
Telent are now looking for a Contracts Services Manager as part of the Network Services team. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your IT / Networks Service Delivery Management experience into a challenging yet rewarding role, working on various mission-critical contracts. This is a Flexible Work Location role, that will see you work from home, and attend the Warwick HQ / Camberley office / Liverpool office for meetings from time to time. As a Contract Services Manager at Telent, you will be trusted and empowered to deliver critical and complex work. You'll be free to innovate, to take ownership and make smart, agile decisions. We need the best people to help us achieve our ambitions. Come and work in an environment where you can stretch your abilities and deliver on your potential. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected. The Contract Service Manager (CSM) will have ultimate accountabilities for all assigned contracts and ensure that they are delivered on time and within budget through constructive engagement with internal and external stakeholders. The CSM will build and maintain the customer relationships, gaining an in-depth knowledge of their IT and Network environments and current / future challenges to promote an open and collaborative approach, whilst ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction. The Contract Services Manager will develop close working relationships with the Sales and Bid Managers, drawing on their industry experience, customer and product knowledge to maximise the potential to bring in new sales through various work streams and contract tenders. The CSM must have excellent financial, commercial, and business acumen and be able to effectively articulate all areas of the contract deliverables and performance at board level reviews when required. Contract Services Manager - What you'll do: Ensure the successful delivery of assigned IT related contracts Accountable for all the contract finances to ensure the contract is delivered within budget including. Identifying opportunities and additional revenue from customers, either through contract variations or new orders, and delivering these opportunities, working with colleagues including sales as appropriate Completing invoicing ensuring all charges are captured Maintain accurate contract budgets and forecasts Produce monthly finance reports and present up to board level Obtain a deep understanding of your contract cost, carrying out regular reviews of contract expenditures, identifying trends and areas of efficiencies Accountable for the contract performance and ensuring all contractual SLA's and KPI's are met, working closely with the service delivery managers to identify root cause of failure and corrective actions in line with CSI Ensure all QEHS and Security policies are adhered to across your assigned contracts. Managing commercial risks and liabilities by working with the commercial and legal teams as appropriate Assisting the Bid Management team working on new Bid's as requested Act as a 24/7 point of escalation for any Major incidents and commercial issues, ensuring they are seen through to conclusion Overseeing continual service improvement initiatives and delivering in the most cost-effective way working with the Service Improvement Manager and relevant stakeholders Overseeing the management of contract changes and new mobilisations and ensuring any agreed changes to the contract scope are covered by a CCN Attend regular internalxternal stakeholder reviews as appropriate and where applicable present. Financial reports SLA Reports Problem Management Reports Contract risk register Actions register Analysis of complex data to identify key trends and efficiencies to ascertain best working practice and drive process change Produce and maintain business documentation using the document control system Contract Services Manager - Who you are: The ideal CSM will have a good understanding of or a background in managing IT / Networks contracts. This is a customer facing role that will see you integrate with technical teams, bid management and service delivery. We are keen to see applications from experienced Service Delivery Managers wanting to step up into a Contract Services Manager role, wanting to take ownership of a P&L or develop their financial skills (Profit & Loss, Forecasting, Financial reporting etc). This is a fantastic opportunity to help develop relationships with our customers AND look at additional solutions that Telent can provide. Contract Services Manager - Key requirements: Excellent verbal and written communications skills Customer facing with the ability to present data and information during meetings QEHS / Contract Document writing capabilities ITIL Foundation IOSH SC Security clearance - eligible to obtain Prince 2 (desirable but not essential) Holder of a full UK driving license and able to travel if required Experience: Experience of running up to 500,000 service contracts / programmes Tendering and Bidding support experience Creating and interpreting reports as well as managing Profit & Loss Confident user of Business tools such as Oracle, Remedy ITSM, MS Office Package What we offer: A career at Telent can span sectors, roles, technologies, and customers giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: Vehicle: Benefit 1 car allowance 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually Company matched pension scheme (4%-6% contribution matched) A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.
Procurement Heads Industrial practice has been retained by National Gas to recruit two Category Managers for IT. National Gas are proud of the role they play at the heart of Britain's energy system. Their skilled colleagues bring gas to around 23m homes and over 200,000 businesses, including heavy industries and power stations that keep the lights on, all whilst enabling the transition of our network to hydrogen. To support this transition Procurement is changing. A new operating model is being implemented that will place business partnering, supplier relationships, efficiency & value at the centre of what National Gas do and what they stand for. Procurement will be leading the way pioneering towards UK net zero. The Category Managers for IT role will be responsible for setting category strategy, supporting strategic sourcing and supplier performance management activities for assigned spend categories as set by the Principal Category Manager Indirects & IT. As Category Manager IT your key responsibilities will be: Developing category and sourcing strategies for higher value, higher complexity categories, applying analysis of relevant category data, and internal & external insight Managing assigned categories and the delivery of sourcing projects with associated savings and other benefits Leading higher value / higher complexity sourcing projects within scope of the assigned categories. Supporting organisation-wide procedures for governance, risk and compliance management that manage, mitigate and minimise risks to National Gas Ensuring that work carried out within the Sourcing & Contract Management Hub is aligned to category strategy Acquire, maintain and develop expertise, knowledge and information to support continuous improvement in allocated categories from relevant internal and external sources Skills and experience: Experience and an excellent track record as a strategic sourcing or procurement professional including a track record of continuous improvement and delivery of results in a variety of commercial settings Good understanding and experience of key practices in procurement / strategic sourcing (e.g. category spend analysis, sourcing processes and supplier management) Demonstrates good level of knowledge, specifically in reference to the categories of spend under management and what compliance and regulatory requirements need to be fulfilled in National Gas Demonstrates relevant category expertise and / or evidences transferrable skills across category areas Experience in personally conducting procurement activities, including requirement definition, sourcing planning, supplier management and competitive bidding, in line with the agreed strategy for the relevant categories of spend Salary & Benefits £50-60,000 per annum 6% bonus 6% double-matched pension Flexible benefits
04/02/2025
Full time
Procurement Heads Industrial practice has been retained by National Gas to recruit two Category Managers for IT. National Gas are proud of the role they play at the heart of Britain's energy system. Their skilled colleagues bring gas to around 23m homes and over 200,000 businesses, including heavy industries and power stations that keep the lights on, all whilst enabling the transition of our network to hydrogen. To support this transition Procurement is changing. A new operating model is being implemented that will place business partnering, supplier relationships, efficiency & value at the centre of what National Gas do and what they stand for. Procurement will be leading the way pioneering towards UK net zero. The Category Managers for IT role will be responsible for setting category strategy, supporting strategic sourcing and supplier performance management activities for assigned spend categories as set by the Principal Category Manager Indirects & IT. As Category Manager IT your key responsibilities will be: Developing category and sourcing strategies for higher value, higher complexity categories, applying analysis of relevant category data, and internal & external insight Managing assigned categories and the delivery of sourcing projects with associated savings and other benefits Leading higher value / higher complexity sourcing projects within scope of the assigned categories. Supporting organisation-wide procedures for governance, risk and compliance management that manage, mitigate and minimise risks to National Gas Ensuring that work carried out within the Sourcing & Contract Management Hub is aligned to category strategy Acquire, maintain and develop expertise, knowledge and information to support continuous improvement in allocated categories from relevant internal and external sources Skills and experience: Experience and an excellent track record as a strategic sourcing or procurement professional including a track record of continuous improvement and delivery of results in a variety of commercial settings Good understanding and experience of key practices in procurement / strategic sourcing (e.g. category spend analysis, sourcing processes and supplier management) Demonstrates good level of knowledge, specifically in reference to the categories of spend under management and what compliance and regulatory requirements need to be fulfilled in National Gas Demonstrates relevant category expertise and / or evidences transferrable skills across category areas Experience in personally conducting procurement activities, including requirement definition, sourcing planning, supplier management and competitive bidding, in line with the agreed strategy for the relevant categories of spend Salary & Benefits £50-60,000 per annum 6% bonus 6% double-matched pension Flexible benefits
Account Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for an Account Manager based in London. This role is on a permanent basis and is hybrid. The company: Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of a known and well-respected brand who provide B2B telecoms solutions around the world utilising integrated connectivity solutions like SD-WAN,Enterprise Mobility, advanced network management, network-based security / SASE, UC and collaborations services. The role: You will conduct regular account reviews to track performance and identify both short and long-term strategic opportunities. You will work with the wider business to resolve any client issues, negotiate deals and deal terms with the clients, to ensure appropriate and timely documentation and execution of contracts. You will be responsible for working with Deal Executives on developing a winning and competitive strategy for go to market. You will be responsible for steering cost effectiveness, efficiencies within the account. You will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and driving leads and large deals from concept to completion. You must be able to understand the client's business and be responsible for creating and identifying new opportunities. You will be responsible creating strategic account plans to develop an in-depth network within business customers and to spot opportunities at their earliest stage. You will draw up proposals together with the pre-sales team (solution consultants, bid managers etc.) and in close collaboration with service and project management, so that we can present detailed technical and business-oriented solutions to customers. You will be responsible for managing the whole deal process from initiation of strategic selling activities through to closure. The individual: You will be expected to be a strong influencer who understands negotiation techniques and applies them to secure and close opportunities. You will be expected to be highly motivated, with a natural flair for relationship building, to ensure you achieve your targets. Understanding of Telecommunications influences and challenges both in the UK and globally. You will need to demonstrate a proven and successful track record of growing accounts. You will be expected to be a strong influencer who understands negotiation techniques and applies them to secure and close opportunities. Target & KPI driven - working towards targets, KPIs, goals and objectives Ability to develop trusting relationships at all levels including CxO Ability to work as part of a small sales team and contribute to group activity and regular input into the management team. Ability to ensure customer confidence and act as lead negotiator for assigned tasks. Understanding of commercials and budgeting process. Experience of transforming accounts into partnerships Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today. Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you're hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we'll work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn't for you, head to (url removed) and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.
04/02/2025
Full time
Account Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for an Account Manager based in London. This role is on a permanent basis and is hybrid. The company: Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of a known and well-respected brand who provide B2B telecoms solutions around the world utilising integrated connectivity solutions like SD-WAN,Enterprise Mobility, advanced network management, network-based security / SASE, UC and collaborations services. The role: You will conduct regular account reviews to track performance and identify both short and long-term strategic opportunities. You will work with the wider business to resolve any client issues, negotiate deals and deal terms with the clients, to ensure appropriate and timely documentation and execution of contracts. You will be responsible for working with Deal Executives on developing a winning and competitive strategy for go to market. You will be responsible for steering cost effectiveness, efficiencies within the account. You will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and driving leads and large deals from concept to completion. You must be able to understand the client's business and be responsible for creating and identifying new opportunities. You will be responsible creating strategic account plans to develop an in-depth network within business customers and to spot opportunities at their earliest stage. You will draw up proposals together with the pre-sales team (solution consultants, bid managers etc.) and in close collaboration with service and project management, so that we can present detailed technical and business-oriented solutions to customers. You will be responsible for managing the whole deal process from initiation of strategic selling activities through to closure. The individual: You will be expected to be a strong influencer who understands negotiation techniques and applies them to secure and close opportunities. You will be expected to be highly motivated, with a natural flair for relationship building, to ensure you achieve your targets. Understanding of Telecommunications influences and challenges both in the UK and globally. You will need to demonstrate a proven and successful track record of growing accounts. You will be expected to be a strong influencer who understands negotiation techniques and applies them to secure and close opportunities. Target & KPI driven - working towards targets, KPIs, goals and objectives Ability to develop trusting relationships at all levels including CxO Ability to work as part of a small sales team and contribute to group activity and regular input into the management team. Ability to ensure customer confidence and act as lead negotiator for assigned tasks. Understanding of commercials and budgeting process. Experience of transforming accounts into partnerships Does this sound like your next career move? Apply today. Working with Certain Advantage We go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you're hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we'll work with you to find it. We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering. If this job isn't for you, head to (url removed) and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.
Oracle HCM Senior Manager Consulting Up to 120k base plus bonus and benefits Must be eligible for SC (UK Citizen/ILR and lived in the UK for the last 5 years) Multiple office locations in the UK - London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester Leading global Consultancy is seeking a talented Senior Manager with experience of Oracle implementations to lead the delivery of high quality Oracle deployment projects. This is a high profile role within the team, requiring a balance of business development/sales origination and client delivery. Other responsibilities will include: Provide specialist Oracle advice and work closely with clients to optimise processes and maximise the benefits of Oracle Advise clients on the transformational aspects of Oracle in relation to HR operating model, serlf-service, services delivery, portal, virtual agent and relevant HR process execution, eg Onboarding, Absence Management, Offboarding, etc Contribute to business development and sales initiatives including bid, proposal and contract/commercial negotiations Advise on the technical integration of the Oracle Payroll application with other client and 3rd party applications Advise on data migration and data integrity Experience required: Proven experience successfully delivering Oracle programmes Strong functional knowledge of HR, REcruitment (incl Onboarding), Payroll, Time Tracking or Case Management business applications Experience in HR leading transformation projects, leading workstreams and managing teams Excellent stakeholder management skills Experience in a functional and/or technical role in a business or systems delivery environment, including producing business requirements, functional specs, process flows, use cases, etc) Must be eligible for SC (UK Citizen/ILR and lived in the UK for the last 5 years)
04/02/2025
Full time
Oracle HCM Senior Manager Consulting Up to 120k base plus bonus and benefits Must be eligible for SC (UK Citizen/ILR and lived in the UK for the last 5 years) Multiple office locations in the UK - London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester Leading global Consultancy is seeking a talented Senior Manager with experience of Oracle implementations to lead the delivery of high quality Oracle deployment projects. This is a high profile role within the team, requiring a balance of business development/sales origination and client delivery. Other responsibilities will include: Provide specialist Oracle advice and work closely with clients to optimise processes and maximise the benefits of Oracle Advise clients on the transformational aspects of Oracle in relation to HR operating model, serlf-service, services delivery, portal, virtual agent and relevant HR process execution, eg Onboarding, Absence Management, Offboarding, etc Contribute to business development and sales initiatives including bid, proposal and contract/commercial negotiations Advise on the technical integration of the Oracle Payroll application with other client and 3rd party applications Advise on data migration and data integrity Experience required: Proven experience successfully delivering Oracle programmes Strong functional knowledge of HR, REcruitment (incl Onboarding), Payroll, Time Tracking or Case Management business applications Experience in HR leading transformation projects, leading workstreams and managing teams Excellent stakeholder management skills Experience in a functional and/or technical role in a business or systems delivery environment, including producing business requirements, functional specs, process flows, use cases, etc) Must be eligible for SC (UK Citizen/ILR and lived in the UK for the last 5 years)
Applause IT Recruitment Ltd
Hertford, Hertfordshire
Enterprise Retail Software Sales - GTM Sales Lead (UK and Nordics) Hertfordshire, Commutable from Harlow, Letchworth, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, St Albans, Potter Bar. + Attractive International travel. Circa 80K+ Basic Salary + Highly Competitive Commission + Bonus + Bens Applause IT are on the hunt for an experienced Enterprise Sales GTM BDM for this leading Retail and Ecommerce SaaS vendor. The position is ideal for a bright, confident, and ambitious individual eager to work in a skilled sales team. The focus is on driving business with retailers in the UK, Europe, and Nordics with $500M+ turnover. The role demands a highly driven salesperson with a technical edge, capable of articulating complex software solutions to prospects and partners. The successful candidate will contribute to the company's global expansion and work directly with customer selection teams, requiring both short and long-haul international travel. Extensive training will be provided on the company's software and markets. The role encompasses the full sales cycle, from lead generation to engagement, presentations, and product demonstrations. Key Responsibilities Assist in managing complex sales campaigns. Strategise and lead in-market activities to generate new business opportunities. Collaborate with the marketing team to execute targeted campaigns, PR initiatives, and events. You will have your own Marketing campaign manager to post content and automate lead generation. Build and maintain relationships with retailers, partners, and customers in the market. Work closely with the Head of Sales to refine sales materials, presentations, and overall market strategy. Skills & Competencies Required Proven experience in enterprise software sales, including winning business and bid management (Circa 10 years +). Entrepreneurial mindset with the resourcefulness to expand market presence. Strong lead generation and market-building skills. Technically savvy, with the ability to navigate digital sales landscapes. Experience in eCommerce and Retail technology is essential. Professional, presentable, and confident when engaging with decision-makers. Excellent computer skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a well-organised approach. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with an outgoing personality. Please send your CV to find out more about this exciting international opportunity.
29/01/2025
Full time
Enterprise Retail Software Sales - GTM Sales Lead (UK and Nordics) Hertfordshire, Commutable from Harlow, Letchworth, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, St Albans, Potter Bar. + Attractive International travel. Circa 80K+ Basic Salary + Highly Competitive Commission + Bonus + Bens Applause IT are on the hunt for an experienced Enterprise Sales GTM BDM for this leading Retail and Ecommerce SaaS vendor. The position is ideal for a bright, confident, and ambitious individual eager to work in a skilled sales team. The focus is on driving business with retailers in the UK, Europe, and Nordics with $500M+ turnover. The role demands a highly driven salesperson with a technical edge, capable of articulating complex software solutions to prospects and partners. The successful candidate will contribute to the company's global expansion and work directly with customer selection teams, requiring both short and long-haul international travel. Extensive training will be provided on the company's software and markets. The role encompasses the full sales cycle, from lead generation to engagement, presentations, and product demonstrations. Key Responsibilities Assist in managing complex sales campaigns. Strategise and lead in-market activities to generate new business opportunities. Collaborate with the marketing team to execute targeted campaigns, PR initiatives, and events. You will have your own Marketing campaign manager to post content and automate lead generation. Build and maintain relationships with retailers, partners, and customers in the market. Work closely with the Head of Sales to refine sales materials, presentations, and overall market strategy. Skills & Competencies Required Proven experience in enterprise software sales, including winning business and bid management (Circa 10 years +). Entrepreneurial mindset with the resourcefulness to expand market presence. Strong lead generation and market-building skills. Technically savvy, with the ability to navigate digital sales landscapes. Experience in eCommerce and Retail technology is essential. Professional, presentable, and confident when engaging with decision-makers. Excellent computer skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a well-organised approach. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with an outgoing personality. Please send your CV to find out more about this exciting international opportunity.
Service Design Architect Job Title: Service Design Architect Department: Pre-Sales Business Area: Network Services Job Level: SFIA Level 3 Location: Wiltshire 2/3days a week on site £600 - £650/day outside IR35 Security Requirement: Candidates must hold SC Clearance. Core Responsibilities: The Service Design Architect plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive service designs to support Sales and Bid teams while facilitating effective handovers to Project and Operations teams within secure government body. This role demands engagement across multiple departments to define service offerings and develop credible, fully costed service architectures aligned with customer requirements. Key Deliverables: • Develop high-quality, price-competitive service solutions ranging from fully managed services to support and maintenance. • Offer presales support to identify and develop innovative service solutions. • Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to craft scalable and measurable service architectures for new customer requirements. • Assist Sales, Bid, and Commercial teams in creating relevant, measurable, and achievable SLAs and associated terms. • Act as a liaison between Presales and Operations teams, building a knowledge base of service offerings and performance. • Identify the skills, capabilities, and functional requirements necessary within Operations to ensure service quality. • Facilitate smooth handovers to Projects and Operations teams, ensuring successful service go-live. • Ensure efficient contract mobilization, preventing design rework, misunderstandings, and initial service delivery issues. Primary Responsibilities: • Support the transition team to manage handovers into Projects and Operations. • Stay informed about external service standards to enhance proposal quality. • Assist Sales teams during customer meetings both onsite and at company offices. • Create and present service solution materials. • Complete requests from Sales, Presales, and Bid teams in a timely manner. • Clarify customer requirements to develop cost-effective service solutions. • Seek assistance from internal teams to validate solutions and pricing when required. • Escalate issues appropriately to the Service Design and Mobilization Manager. • Adhere to and complete company processes within established timelines. Qualifications and Skills: Essential: • ITIL Foundation certification. • Proven experience in producing support and service content for bid responses and presales proposals. • Background in sales or presales environments. • Strong understanding of support, maintenance, service operations, and commercial structures. • Service-focused mindset with an appreciation for technical solutions. • Experience collaborating with network vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, or similar. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting support service solutions in customer-facing contexts. • Strong financial awareness for both customer and business contexts. • Ability to work within bid and project timelines and deadlines. • Experience engaging with suppliers and clients. • Confidence in presenting during meetings. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. • Growth mindset and proactive problem-solving approach. Desirable: • Experience in network service design and delivery. • Familiarity with service performance metrics and reporting. • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Additional Notes: This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the role at the time of publication. Responsibilities may evolve over time without changing the roles overall scope or level of responsibility. Flexibility and adaptability are expected as part of the roles nature.
29/01/2025
Contractor
Service Design Architect Job Title: Service Design Architect Department: Pre-Sales Business Area: Network Services Job Level: SFIA Level 3 Location: Wiltshire 2/3days a week on site £600 - £650/day outside IR35 Security Requirement: Candidates must hold SC Clearance. Core Responsibilities: The Service Design Architect plays a crucial role in providing comprehensive service designs to support Sales and Bid teams while facilitating effective handovers to Project and Operations teams within secure government body. This role demands engagement across multiple departments to define service offerings and develop credible, fully costed service architectures aligned with customer requirements. Key Deliverables: • Develop high-quality, price-competitive service solutions ranging from fully managed services to support and maintenance. • Offer presales support to identify and develop innovative service solutions. • Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to craft scalable and measurable service architectures for new customer requirements. • Assist Sales, Bid, and Commercial teams in creating relevant, measurable, and achievable SLAs and associated terms. • Act as a liaison between Presales and Operations teams, building a knowledge base of service offerings and performance. • Identify the skills, capabilities, and functional requirements necessary within Operations to ensure service quality. • Facilitate smooth handovers to Projects and Operations teams, ensuring successful service go-live. • Ensure efficient contract mobilization, preventing design rework, misunderstandings, and initial service delivery issues. Primary Responsibilities: • Support the transition team to manage handovers into Projects and Operations. • Stay informed about external service standards to enhance proposal quality. • Assist Sales teams during customer meetings both onsite and at company offices. • Create and present service solution materials. • Complete requests from Sales, Presales, and Bid teams in a timely manner. • Clarify customer requirements to develop cost-effective service solutions. • Seek assistance from internal teams to validate solutions and pricing when required. • Escalate issues appropriately to the Service Design and Mobilization Manager. • Adhere to and complete company processes within established timelines. Qualifications and Skills: Essential: • ITIL Foundation certification. • Proven experience in producing support and service content for bid responses and presales proposals. • Background in sales or presales environments. • Strong understanding of support, maintenance, service operations, and commercial structures. • Service-focused mindset with an appreciation for technical solutions. • Experience collaborating with network vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, or similar. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of presenting support service solutions in customer-facing contexts. • Strong financial awareness for both customer and business contexts. • Ability to work within bid and project timelines and deadlines. • Experience engaging with suppliers and clients. • Confidence in presenting during meetings. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. • Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. • Growth mindset and proactive problem-solving approach. Desirable: • Experience in network service design and delivery. • Familiarity with service performance metrics and reporting. • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Additional Notes: This job description outlines the primary duties and responsibilities of the role at the time of publication. Responsibilities may evolve over time without changing the roles overall scope or level of responsibility. Flexibility and adaptability are expected as part of the roles nature.
Software Engineering Leader / Software Team Manager Hybid West Midlands An opportunity to join a company going through big growth looking to hire a hands off team leader to drive technology and change. This role will Lead a team of super talented multi-skilled engineers, building slick digital consumer products, relying on complex and modern technology. The tech is complex, it needs to be resilient, scalable and slick for consumers and colleagues. The Software Engineering Manager will run a team of senior engineers who are extremely proficient in a range of technologies Skills required Ability to inspire and lead very talented engineers to build amazing solutions. Technical depth/strength You will have a software engineering or data engineering background Well versed and practical experience managing TDD, automation, CICD, OOP The culture/values Very down-to-earth Zero politics Kindness High standards Flexibility and fairness If you are intrigued or interested to know more, get in touch please in complete confidence (see below) Key pointers SDM, software development manager, software engineering manager, head of software, agile, DevOps, cloud, international, leadership, AWS, CI, CD, TDD, OOP
29/01/2025
Full time
Software Engineering Leader / Software Team Manager Hybid West Midlands An opportunity to join a company going through big growth looking to hire a hands off team leader to drive technology and change. This role will Lead a team of super talented multi-skilled engineers, building slick digital consumer products, relying on complex and modern technology. The tech is complex, it needs to be resilient, scalable and slick for consumers and colleagues. The Software Engineering Manager will run a team of senior engineers who are extremely proficient in a range of technologies Skills required Ability to inspire and lead very talented engineers to build amazing solutions. Technical depth/strength You will have a software engineering or data engineering background Well versed and practical experience managing TDD, automation, CICD, OOP The culture/values Very down-to-earth Zero politics Kindness High standards Flexibility and fairness If you are intrigued or interested to know more, get in touch please in complete confidence (see below) Key pointers SDM, software development manager, software engineering manager, head of software, agile, DevOps, cloud, international, leadership, AWS, CI, CD, TDD, OOP
Director & Business Unit Lead, EIA Property Overview Our client is currently working on some of the largest urban regeneration schemes in London working with a range of high-profile clients. They are seeking a driven, enthusiastic and experienced Technical Director to lead their EIA Property team. The candidate will ideally be based in London, but they are open to applications in Manchester or Birmingham, delivering and managing projects and helping to grow the business in this area as well as to further build our client's national market presence. The Role The successful candidate will be expected to have an expert knowledge of EIA, guidance and the planning process and a proven track record of managing and leading multidisciplinary teams for EIA, on time and on budget. The role will work closely with their internal teams (including Planning, Acoustics, Air Quality, Social Value, Socio Economics, Digital Delivery, Ecology and EIA Infrastructure) and a wide range of external partners, to deliver across a range of projects. The ideal candidate will have an established network of contacts in the property and housing sector and be able to demonstrate business development capability, and relationship building. They would expect the successful candidate to have the following: Proven experience of and ability to manage and scale a team of direct reports, ensuring profitability of the business unit and consistent growth year on year. Have 12+ years of relevant experience within the environment, property, planning and sustainability sectors. Proven track record of business development capability including networking, bid writing and key client management Track record of leading and delivering EIA urban regeneration and property projects in the UK An existing portfolio of clients and a well-established network of contacts within the housing and property sectors, from across the United Kingdom Proven ability to forge and nurture relationships with external and internal stakeholders Expert knowledge of EIA principles and methodologies Have proven project management and people management experience. The ability to provide expert advice on environmental issues relating to planning, EIA, and strategic advice. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Significant experience in a client facing role, providing advice direct to clients The ability to take the lead in challenging situations in a confident and proactive manner Excellent knowledge of project and business financial and management systems Ability to monitor and report on KPI data Chartered Membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g. IEMA) Integrated Management Systems including Environment management processes. The candidate will be expected to lead or contribute to bids for projects of all scales. Their role within project delivery will be as project director, framework manager and/or technical lead. They will also be expected to manage people, including the performance management, training and mentoring of members of the team. Demonstrable knowledge of EIA Property methodologies is essential. Consultancy requires knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies. They expect all candidates to have a passion for project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction is achieved on time and within budget.
29/01/2025
Full time
Director & Business Unit Lead, EIA Property Overview Our client is currently working on some of the largest urban regeneration schemes in London working with a range of high-profile clients. They are seeking a driven, enthusiastic and experienced Technical Director to lead their EIA Property team. The candidate will ideally be based in London, but they are open to applications in Manchester or Birmingham, delivering and managing projects and helping to grow the business in this area as well as to further build our client's national market presence. The Role The successful candidate will be expected to have an expert knowledge of EIA, guidance and the planning process and a proven track record of managing and leading multidisciplinary teams for EIA, on time and on budget. The role will work closely with their internal teams (including Planning, Acoustics, Air Quality, Social Value, Socio Economics, Digital Delivery, Ecology and EIA Infrastructure) and a wide range of external partners, to deliver across a range of projects. The ideal candidate will have an established network of contacts in the property and housing sector and be able to demonstrate business development capability, and relationship building. They would expect the successful candidate to have the following: Proven experience of and ability to manage and scale a team of direct reports, ensuring profitability of the business unit and consistent growth year on year. Have 12+ years of relevant experience within the environment, property, planning and sustainability sectors. Proven track record of business development capability including networking, bid writing and key client management Track record of leading and delivering EIA urban regeneration and property projects in the UK An existing portfolio of clients and a well-established network of contacts within the housing and property sectors, from across the United Kingdom Proven ability to forge and nurture relationships with external and internal stakeholders Expert knowledge of EIA principles and methodologies Have proven project management and people management experience. The ability to provide expert advice on environmental issues relating to planning, EIA, and strategic advice. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written Significant experience in a client facing role, providing advice direct to clients The ability to take the lead in challenging situations in a confident and proactive manner Excellent knowledge of project and business financial and management systems Ability to monitor and report on KPI data Chartered Membership of an appropriate professional body (e.g. IEMA) Integrated Management Systems including Environment management processes. The candidate will be expected to lead or contribute to bids for projects of all scales. Their role within project delivery will be as project director, framework manager and/or technical lead. They will also be expected to manage people, including the performance management, training and mentoring of members of the team. Demonstrable knowledge of EIA Property methodologies is essential. Consultancy requires knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies. They expect all candidates to have a passion for project delivery, ensuring client satisfaction is achieved on time and within budget.
Head of Project Management Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Head of Project Management with a proven history of managing a high volume of projects and Project Managers within an enterprise organisation. The Role As the Head of Project Management you will manage a team of project managers to deliver a portfolio of complex, multi-threaded, multi-site, high value projects. The Responsibilities Actively involved in project take on, working with the technology office team to align priorities, manage resource capacity/availability and forecast the project pipeline Responsible for estimating and pricing of the project elements of bids to effectively scope the project requirements. Run Project Definition Workshops to define requirements and accurately scope project outcomes. Shape the teams on complex, multi-threaded, multi-site, high value projects to deliver outcomes in line with project definition. Coordinate and plan resource requirements to ensure project outcome deadlines are adhered to. Develop, build, and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally to achieve project objectives. Responsible for stakeholder management reports through relevant tools to provide up to date information on project progress. Responsible for the required project documentation to enable successful project outcomes. Responsible for ensuring projects consistently adhere to the internal governance framework. Line manage a team of Project and Senior Project Managers. The Requirements An experienced Head of Projects with a strong track record in portfolio delivery, assurance, governance and methodology. You will have a track record of actively contributing to, and being accountable for, engagement outcomes and delivering operational excellence from the portfolio's delivered. Experienced in line management of a team of project managers, setting objectives, setting variable pay objectives, driving workloads and ensuring the quality of the project delivery. Responsible for maximizing resource allocation based on resource availability and prioritised projects. You will be used to managing virtual teams across multiple locations and will come from a background where the focus will have been on technology-oriented projects, across either Applications, Security or Infrastructure type IT projects. A track record of managing a portfolio of costs, reporting on the costs into senior management. Experience of conflict management and issue resolution is also required. . Your experience should be backed up with evidence of working in a structured manner and complying with defined standards and processes using a range of approaches including waterfall and Agile. Ideally you will hold a Prince2 Practitioner qualification, ISEB or APM qualification and, preferably, a Prince2Agile or Scrum qualification. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to play a pivotal part in a market leading organisation please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
29/01/2025
Full time
Head of Project Management Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading service provider to recruit an experienced Head of Project Management with a proven history of managing a high volume of projects and Project Managers within an enterprise organisation. The Role As the Head of Project Management you will manage a team of project managers to deliver a portfolio of complex, multi-threaded, multi-site, high value projects. The Responsibilities Actively involved in project take on, working with the technology office team to align priorities, manage resource capacity/availability and forecast the project pipeline Responsible for estimating and pricing of the project elements of bids to effectively scope the project requirements. Run Project Definition Workshops to define requirements and accurately scope project outcomes. Shape the teams on complex, multi-threaded, multi-site, high value projects to deliver outcomes in line with project definition. Coordinate and plan resource requirements to ensure project outcome deadlines are adhered to. Develop, build, and maintain strong relationships both internally and externally to achieve project objectives. Responsible for stakeholder management reports through relevant tools to provide up to date information on project progress. Responsible for the required project documentation to enable successful project outcomes. Responsible for ensuring projects consistently adhere to the internal governance framework. Line manage a team of Project and Senior Project Managers. The Requirements An experienced Head of Projects with a strong track record in portfolio delivery, assurance, governance and methodology. You will have a track record of actively contributing to, and being accountable for, engagement outcomes and delivering operational excellence from the portfolio's delivered. Experienced in line management of a team of project managers, setting objectives, setting variable pay objectives, driving workloads and ensuring the quality of the project delivery. Responsible for maximizing resource allocation based on resource availability and prioritised projects. You will be used to managing virtual teams across multiple locations and will come from a background where the focus will have been on technology-oriented projects, across either Applications, Security or Infrastructure type IT projects. A track record of managing a portfolio of costs, reporting on the costs into senior management. Experience of conflict management and issue resolution is also required. . Your experience should be backed up with evidence of working in a structured manner and complying with defined standards and processes using a range of approaches including waterfall and Agile. Ideally you will hold a Prince2 Practitioner qualification, ISEB or APM qualification and, preferably, a Prince2Agile or Scrum qualification. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to play a pivotal part in a market leading organisation please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.