This is a key leadership role within the IT and Change function, responsible for overall operation and governance of the IT department and reporting directly to the group IT Director.
You will be responsible for defining policy, process and working practices and for ensuring an effective IT Support service to the Group.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Responsibilities include:
IT Service Delivery
Establishing, configuring and providing adoption assurance for service tooling
Oversight and co-ordination of incidents and requests on behalf of engineers within each subsidiary
Build relationships with senior leaderships within Group companies
Providing service reporting to senor leadership within each business
Delivery of Key IT Processes, in line with ISO27001 and ITIL, including:
Incident and Major Incident
Change Control
Access Control
Disaster Recovery Test Scheduling and Reporting
Service Desk Management
Information Security Audit
Capacity management
Vulnerability Management
Asset Management and SAM
Knowledgebase Management
Chairs the Businesses Monthly Governance meetings
Liaises with Group and subsidiary compliance teams to enable ongoing review of controls
Delivers the Group IT Risk Treatment Plan, updated the IT risk Register accordingly
Governance of MS Teams and SharePoint
Manages Vendors and Suppliers in line with the Group Supplier policy
Profile: Skills, experience, education
Skills
Strong technical awareness without being an expert
Excellent verbal, written, organisational communication skills
Strong background in ISO27001 and ITIL
Service leadership
Able to lead and mentor others who are not direct reports
Able to build relationships and engage with senior stakeholders
Customer service oriented
Knowledge of DR techniques and technologies
Strong awareness and experience of implementing IT Service management tools
Experience
5 years (or able to demonstrate excellent experience) of managing an IT Operation / Service Desk
Experience of working in a multi subsidiary business desirable
Experience of working within regulated industries preferred
Qualifications – Essential
Degree or equivalent
ITIL V4 Foundation
Qualifications – Desirable
ITIL V4 Create, Deliver, Support
ISO27001 Auditor
Formal training in people leadership
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, private medical insurance, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Sep 08, 2023
Full time
This is a key leadership role within the IT and Change function, responsible for overall operation and governance of the IT department and reporting directly to the group IT Director.
You will be responsible for defining policy, process and working practices and for ensuring an effective IT Support service to the Group.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Responsibilities include:
IT Service Delivery
Establishing, configuring and providing adoption assurance for service tooling
Oversight and co-ordination of incidents and requests on behalf of engineers within each subsidiary
Build relationships with senior leaderships within Group companies
Providing service reporting to senor leadership within each business
Delivery of Key IT Processes, in line with ISO27001 and ITIL, including:
Incident and Major Incident
Change Control
Access Control
Disaster Recovery Test Scheduling and Reporting
Service Desk Management
Information Security Audit
Capacity management
Vulnerability Management
Asset Management and SAM
Knowledgebase Management
Chairs the Businesses Monthly Governance meetings
Liaises with Group and subsidiary compliance teams to enable ongoing review of controls
Delivers the Group IT Risk Treatment Plan, updated the IT risk Register accordingly
Governance of MS Teams and SharePoint
Manages Vendors and Suppliers in line with the Group Supplier policy
Profile: Skills, experience, education
Skills
Strong technical awareness without being an expert
Excellent verbal, written, organisational communication skills
Strong background in ISO27001 and ITIL
Service leadership
Able to lead and mentor others who are not direct reports
Able to build relationships and engage with senior stakeholders
Customer service oriented
Knowledge of DR techniques and technologies
Strong awareness and experience of implementing IT Service management tools
Experience
5 years (or able to demonstrate excellent experience) of managing an IT Operation / Service Desk
Experience of working in a multi subsidiary business desirable
Experience of working within regulated industries preferred
Qualifications – Essential
Degree or equivalent
ITIL V4 Foundation
Qualifications – Desirable
ITIL V4 Create, Deliver, Support
ISO27001 Auditor
Formal training in people leadership
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, private medical insurance, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
Jun 05, 2023
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
Excellent Career Opportunity Established Global Manufacturing Company Competitive Salary & Benefits package Our customer is an established award winning global manufacturing company operating from prestigious premises in Oldham. On their behalf we are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer whose main objective will be to maintain the quality and efficiency of their processes, products, and systems across their busy site. Reporting to the QHSE Manager key responsibilities will include driving process enhancements, problem solving and safe guarding the integrity of management system through leadership and analysis of data. Overview; Analyse data to identify opportunities for improvements and efficiencies, providing analytical reports for management. Highlight key findings and propose recommendations that are proportionate to the risk. Oversee and lead the complaints process, ensuring timely resolution within the business & team, and ensure effective communication with relevant departments. Conduct regular internal audits as per the plan to assess compliance with quality standards EN9100 and identify areas for improvement. Collaborate with manufacturing engineers on customer requirements to ensure compliance within the Production environment. Assist in general Up keep & continual improvement of the QMS to ensure compliance to EN9100. Develop inspection and risk management methods to analyse product quality in line with customer requirements such as MSA, FMEA, CPK. Perform specification reviews to ensure products align with the specified requirements. Develop and provide training to staff on internal quality processes, standards, and best practices. Ensure the protection of Company Intellectual Property and Customer Confidentiality. The successful candidate will have: Proven experience in a quality engineering role (preferably in an Aerospace environment) Strong understanding of quality management systems and 9001/9100 standards. Experience in conducting internal and external quality audits to verify compliance with standards and regulations. Proficient increating and maintaining accurate quality documentation, reports, and records to facilitate traceability and continuous improvement. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and collaboration abilities. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. I This is an office based role working Monday to Friday. In return for the above you will be joining a highly successful and continually growing company For more information please send your CV, in confidence, to Chris Chambury at The Recruitment Fix.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Excellent Career Opportunity Established Global Manufacturing Company Competitive Salary & Benefits package Our customer is an established award winning global manufacturing company operating from prestigious premises in Oldham. On their behalf we are looking for a Quality Assurance Engineer whose main objective will be to maintain the quality and efficiency of their processes, products, and systems across their busy site. Reporting to the QHSE Manager key responsibilities will include driving process enhancements, problem solving and safe guarding the integrity of management system through leadership and analysis of data. Overview; Analyse data to identify opportunities for improvements and efficiencies, providing analytical reports for management. Highlight key findings and propose recommendations that are proportionate to the risk. Oversee and lead the complaints process, ensuring timely resolution within the business & team, and ensure effective communication with relevant departments. Conduct regular internal audits as per the plan to assess compliance with quality standards EN9100 and identify areas for improvement. Collaborate with manufacturing engineers on customer requirements to ensure compliance within the Production environment. Assist in general Up keep & continual improvement of the QMS to ensure compliance to EN9100. Develop inspection and risk management methods to analyse product quality in line with customer requirements such as MSA, FMEA, CPK. Perform specification reviews to ensure products align with the specified requirements. Develop and provide training to staff on internal quality processes, standards, and best practices. Ensure the protection of Company Intellectual Property and Customer Confidentiality. The successful candidate will have: Proven experience in a quality engineering role (preferably in an Aerospace environment) Strong understanding of quality management systems and 9001/9100 standards. Experience in conducting internal and external quality audits to verify compliance with standards and regulations. Proficient increating and maintaining accurate quality documentation, reports, and records to facilitate traceability and continuous improvement. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective communication and collaboration abilities. In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. I This is an office based role working Monday to Friday. In return for the above you will be joining a highly successful and continually growing company For more information please send your CV, in confidence, to Chris Chambury at The Recruitment Fix.
Job Title: Project Manager About Us: We specialize in delivering exceptional IT solutions and services to clients globally. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success for our clients. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic team. Purpose: The Project Manager (PM) ensures that all projects are completed within the specified deliverables to the required standard of quality and within the agreed constraints of time and budget. The PM deals with high-value, complex projects that require specialist skill and experience of Key Stakeholder Management. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including defining scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and budgets. Team Leadership: Lead and motivate project teams, assign tasks, and foster collaboration to achieve project goals. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions and ensure successful outcomes. Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of project progress and address concerns. Budget and Resource Management: Monitor project budgets and resource allocation to ensure efficient use of resources. Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure deliverables meet specified standards and customer expectations. Schedule Management: Track project milestones and deadlines, identifying delays and taking proactive measures to keep the project on schedule. Change Management: Manage changes to project scope, requirements, or timelines and assess their impact on project objectives and resources. Reporting and Documentation: Generate regular progress reports, document project activities, decisions, and outcomes. Continuous Improvement: Evaluate project performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement lessons learned to enhance future project execution. Key Individual KPI's: Project GP Target: 35% Project Timescales Target: 90% Client Satisfaction Rating: 95% Essential Skills & Qualifications: Graduate caliber or equivalent Excellent PC Skills Experience in influencing and negotiations Awareness of project management principles, methods, and techniques Delegating tasks effectively Highly effective written and oral communicator Experience in IT outsourcing, hardware deployment, service transition, global audits, and technical project implementations Hands-on management of multiple project workstreams simultaneously International project delivery experience Prince 2 Qualified or similar Desirable Skills & Qualifications: Proactive and action-oriented Ability to retain objectivity under stress Influencing and persuading skills Awareness of automated project management tools Understanding of other disciplines and functions Effective problem-solving techniques Mentoring and coaching skills ITIL V3 certification Spirits & Behaviours: Action-Oriented Customer Focused Team Focused Integrity Outcome Focused New Thinking ONE TEAM - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE - CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT If you are a proactive and experienced Project Manager looking to join a dynamic team committed to excellence, we would love to hear from you. Apply now by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and accomplishments.
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
Job Title: Project Manager About Us: We specialize in delivering exceptional IT solutions and services to clients globally. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, we strive to exceed expectations and drive success for our clients. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic team. Purpose: The Project Manager (PM) ensures that all projects are completed within the specified deliverables to the required standard of quality and within the agreed constraints of time and budget. The PM deals with high-value, complex projects that require specialist skill and experience of Key Stakeholder Management. Key Responsibilities: Project Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans, including defining scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and budgets. Team Leadership: Lead and motivate project teams, assign tasks, and foster collaboration to achieve project goals. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions and ensure successful outcomes. Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicate with stakeholders to keep them informed of project progress and address concerns. Budget and Resource Management: Monitor project budgets and resource allocation to ensure efficient use of resources. Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure deliverables meet specified standards and customer expectations. Schedule Management: Track project milestones and deadlines, identifying delays and taking proactive measures to keep the project on schedule. Change Management: Manage changes to project scope, requirements, or timelines and assess their impact on project objectives and resources. Reporting and Documentation: Generate regular progress reports, document project activities, decisions, and outcomes. Continuous Improvement: Evaluate project performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement lessons learned to enhance future project execution. Key Individual KPI's: Project GP Target: 35% Project Timescales Target: 90% Client Satisfaction Rating: 95% Essential Skills & Qualifications: Graduate caliber or equivalent Excellent PC Skills Experience in influencing and negotiations Awareness of project management principles, methods, and techniques Delegating tasks effectively Highly effective written and oral communicator Experience in IT outsourcing, hardware deployment, service transition, global audits, and technical project implementations Hands-on management of multiple project workstreams simultaneously International project delivery experience Prince 2 Qualified or similar Desirable Skills & Qualifications: Proactive and action-oriented Ability to retain objectivity under stress Influencing and persuading skills Awareness of automated project management tools Understanding of other disciplines and functions Effective problem-solving techniques Mentoring and coaching skills ITIL V3 certification Spirits & Behaviours: Action-Oriented Customer Focused Team Focused Integrity Outcome Focused New Thinking ONE TEAM - EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE - CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT If you are a proactive and experienced Project Manager looking to join a dynamic team committed to excellence, we would love to hear from you. Apply now by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and accomplishments.
Business Unit: Group Finance, Stress Testing Salary range: circa £65,000 - £75,000 DOE+ red-hot benefits Location: Remote, UK Flexible Contract type : Permanent Live for the weekday. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team The Data Delivery Consolidation team (DDC) are responsible for the preparation, review / challenge and submission of a range of the Stress Testing Data Framework (STDF) templates and Basis of Preparation documents. This includes the ownership of Net Interest Income and Credit Risk actuals templates, and oversight of other templates (for Actuals and Projections) that are prepared and submitted by SMEs across the bank under the guidance of the DDC team. The team are the guardians of the quality of the submission - responsible for the mandatory reconciliation and validation process and ensuring that our additional controls are successfully executed and can be evidenced to Risk/Audit and senior governance. We're also the first point of contact for the PRA for STDF data queries and are responsible for setting out and tracking timetables for stress test execution and delivery, running regular working groups, and acting as a central point of contact for questions on interpretations/ instructions for the stress test. What you'll be doing Making sure stakeholders understand the STDF requirements, interpretations are consistent, and the templates are completed to the required standard. Being a point of contact for STDF related queries. Ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of all STDF template submissions to the PRA. Some templates are directly owned by the Team so you'll be required to play an active role in preparing the data and liaising with other parts of the bank. Other templates, owned by others, are reviewed and challenged by the DCC team to ensure they meet the standards for submission to the PRA. Executing our suite of data controls to ensure that the submissions meet regulatory expectations. This includes running our automated validation and reconciliation tool, working with others to understand all reconciling items / validation overrides and then justifying them to senior management for sign off prior to submission. It also includes running our suite of additional non-mandatory reconciliation checks and trend/outlier analysis. Leading and managing the process for stakeholder approval of templates, including responding to queries from stakeholders including 1 st & 2 nd line of defence colleagues involved in the internal review process. Analysing the data submissions - ensuring reconciliations pass to understand what the data is telling us, identifying trends, and arrears for potential focus. Investigating and responding to queries from the PRA on the data submissions. Own the annual review of our STDF exemptions and manual interpretations, ensuring they're completed to the requisite standard. This includes leading the review and implementation of any templates as part of the PRA's three yearly STDF review. Working with the technology team to maintain our automated solution for Credit Risk Actuals and identify further opportunities for automation of other templates and associated controls. This involves identifying process weaknesses and limitations, working with stakeholders to document requirements and liaising with technology teams to oversee the development of automated solutions for reporting. This may also involve some performing testing (primarily user acceptance testing) on any output. We need you to have Significant experience of regulatory reporting spanning any of the following STDF/FINREP/COREP within Financial Services. A proven strong quantitative background, with outstanding Excel skills. A head for numbers and data as you solve complex problems with a beady eye for detail. Proficient in communicating complex instructions clearly, particularly to colleagues with varying levels of technical knowledge. First class organisation skills with the ability to create plans, track activity, using judgment to escalate issues as required to ensure timelines are met. Experience of building strong relationships and fostering teamwork as you collaborate with colleagues across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Commercial and Technology. It's a bonus if you have but not essential A degree in a data orientated field such as STEM Competency in a programming language (ideally R or SAS) Experience in dealing with the Prudential Regulation Authority. Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 08 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 29 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Business Unit: Group Finance, Stress Testing Salary range: circa £65,000 - £75,000 DOE+ red-hot benefits Location: Remote, UK Flexible Contract type : Permanent Live for the weekday. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team The Data Delivery Consolidation team (DDC) are responsible for the preparation, review / challenge and submission of a range of the Stress Testing Data Framework (STDF) templates and Basis of Preparation documents. This includes the ownership of Net Interest Income and Credit Risk actuals templates, and oversight of other templates (for Actuals and Projections) that are prepared and submitted by SMEs across the bank under the guidance of the DDC team. The team are the guardians of the quality of the submission - responsible for the mandatory reconciliation and validation process and ensuring that our additional controls are successfully executed and can be evidenced to Risk/Audit and senior governance. We're also the first point of contact for the PRA for STDF data queries and are responsible for setting out and tracking timetables for stress test execution and delivery, running regular working groups, and acting as a central point of contact for questions on interpretations/ instructions for the stress test. What you'll be doing Making sure stakeholders understand the STDF requirements, interpretations are consistent, and the templates are completed to the required standard. Being a point of contact for STDF related queries. Ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of all STDF template submissions to the PRA. Some templates are directly owned by the Team so you'll be required to play an active role in preparing the data and liaising with other parts of the bank. Other templates, owned by others, are reviewed and challenged by the DCC team to ensure they meet the standards for submission to the PRA. Executing our suite of data controls to ensure that the submissions meet regulatory expectations. This includes running our automated validation and reconciliation tool, working with others to understand all reconciling items / validation overrides and then justifying them to senior management for sign off prior to submission. It also includes running our suite of additional non-mandatory reconciliation checks and trend/outlier analysis. Leading and managing the process for stakeholder approval of templates, including responding to queries from stakeholders including 1 st & 2 nd line of defence colleagues involved in the internal review process. Analysing the data submissions - ensuring reconciliations pass to understand what the data is telling us, identifying trends, and arrears for potential focus. Investigating and responding to queries from the PRA on the data submissions. Own the annual review of our STDF exemptions and manual interpretations, ensuring they're completed to the requisite standard. This includes leading the review and implementation of any templates as part of the PRA's three yearly STDF review. Working with the technology team to maintain our automated solution for Credit Risk Actuals and identify further opportunities for automation of other templates and associated controls. This involves identifying process weaknesses and limitations, working with stakeholders to document requirements and liaising with technology teams to oversee the development of automated solutions for reporting. This may also involve some performing testing (primarily user acceptance testing) on any output. We need you to have Significant experience of regulatory reporting spanning any of the following STDF/FINREP/COREP within Financial Services. A proven strong quantitative background, with outstanding Excel skills. A head for numbers and data as you solve complex problems with a beady eye for detail. Proficient in communicating complex instructions clearly, particularly to colleagues with varying levels of technical knowledge. First class organisation skills with the ability to create plans, track activity, using judgment to escalate issues as required to ensure timelines are met. Experience of building strong relationships and fostering teamwork as you collaborate with colleagues across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Commercial and Technology. It's a bonus if you have but not essential A degree in a data orientated field such as STEM Competency in a programming language (ideally R or SAS) Experience in dealing with the Prudential Regulation Authority. Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. 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Fixed term 12 month contract. Office based (Bracknell) for a minimum 3 days a week As Project Manager (PM) you will ensure that all projects are completed within the specified deliverables to the required standard of quality and within the agreed constraints of time and budget. Responsibilities for the PM will include: Project Planning: Developing comprehensive project plans, including defining scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and budgets. Team Leadership: Leading and motivating project teams, assigning tasks, and fostering collaboration to achieve project goals. Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions and ensure successful outcomes. Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicating with stakeholders, including clients, team members, and management, to keep them informed of project progress and address concerns. Budget and Resource Management: Monitoring project budgets and resource allocation to ensure efficient use of resources and adherence to financial constraints. Quality Assurance: Implementing quality control measures to ensure deliverables meet specified standards and customer expectations. Schedule Management: Tracking project milestones and deadlines, identifying delays or bottlenecks, and taking proactive measures to keep the project on schedule. Change Management: Managing changes to project scope, requirements, or timelines, and assessing the impact on project objectives and resources. Reporting and Documentation: Generating regular progress reports, documenting project activities, decisions, and outcomes, and maintaining accurate project records. Continuous Improvement: Evaluating project performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing lessons learned to enhance future project execution. Overall, the purpose of a project manager is to effectively plan, organize, and coordinate all aspects of a project to ensure it is completed successfully, on time, and within budget while meeting stakeholders' expectations. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Graduate or equivalent Excellent PC Skills Experience of influencing and negotiations are a must along with experience of delivering projects in a matrix-managed team Awareness in the principles, methods and techniques for the effective set-up and delivery of technical projects Delegating tasks, responsibilities, and authorities effectively Highly effective written and oral communicator to all levels within an organization. Ability to tailor approach to audience requirements. Experience of: IT outsourcing. Desktop and other hardware Deployment Service Transition Global audits Technical Projects Implementations Networks AD Hands on management of project workstreams running simultaneously International experience in delivering projects through multiple partners Prince 2 Qualified or similar We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage diversity and seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. It is important to us that we build a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity.
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
Fixed term 12 month contract. Office based (Bracknell) for a minimum 3 days a week As Project Manager (PM) you will ensure that all projects are completed within the specified deliverables to the required standard of quality and within the agreed constraints of time and budget. Responsibilities for the PM will include: Project Planning: Developing comprehensive project plans, including defining scope, objectives, timelines, resources, and budgets. Team Leadership: Leading and motivating project teams, assigning tasks, and fostering collaboration to achieve project goals. Risk Management: Identifying potential risks and developing mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions and ensure successful outcomes. Stakeholder Management: Effectively communicating with stakeholders, including clients, team members, and management, to keep them informed of project progress and address concerns. Budget and Resource Management: Monitoring project budgets and resource allocation to ensure efficient use of resources and adherence to financial constraints. Quality Assurance: Implementing quality control measures to ensure deliverables meet specified standards and customer expectations. Schedule Management: Tracking project milestones and deadlines, identifying delays or bottlenecks, and taking proactive measures to keep the project on schedule. Change Management: Managing changes to project scope, requirements, or timelines, and assessing the impact on project objectives and resources. Reporting and Documentation: Generating regular progress reports, documenting project activities, decisions, and outcomes, and maintaining accurate project records. Continuous Improvement: Evaluating project performance, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing lessons learned to enhance future project execution. Overall, the purpose of a project manager is to effectively plan, organize, and coordinate all aspects of a project to ensure it is completed successfully, on time, and within budget while meeting stakeholders' expectations. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS Graduate or equivalent Excellent PC Skills Experience of influencing and negotiations are a must along with experience of delivering projects in a matrix-managed team Awareness in the principles, methods and techniques for the effective set-up and delivery of technical projects Delegating tasks, responsibilities, and authorities effectively Highly effective written and oral communicator to all levels within an organization. Ability to tailor approach to audience requirements. Experience of: IT outsourcing. Desktop and other hardware Deployment Service Transition Global audits Technical Projects Implementations Networks AD Hands on management of project workstreams running simultaneously International experience in delivering projects through multiple partners Prince 2 Qualified or similar We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage diversity and seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. It is important to us that we build a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels welcome and able to succeed. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity.
Your new company NHS Trust that employs over 5000 staff and provides emergency patient care to over 7 million people across Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester. Your new role They are now seeking a PMO Manager on a 12 month FTC to work within the PMO Centre of Excellence Team, supporting the successful delivery of projects and programmes within the Trust Portfolio. You will be responsible for the provision of expert project management guidance, support, assurance and resource planning expertise. You will support the continuous improvement of the PMO, driving project management standards, capabilities and reducing risk across the Trust. This will also include line management responsibilities for a small team of project coordinators. What you'll need to succeed * Excellent interpersonal skills and able to engage with all levels of hierarchy. * Good verbal and written communication skills including report writing, presentations and system specifications. * Excellent IT skills, able to use a wide range of software packages including Visio, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint and Excel. * Ability to keep accurate and complete records consistent with best practice policies and procedures. * Ability to undertake complex audit/quality assurance procedures for board level. * In depth working knowledge of programme and project management, governance and assurance, risk management and benefit management. * Knowledge of current government policies regarding the NHS programme for change is desirable. * Leadership experience and significant line management experience. * Post graduate level qualification or equivalent experience. * Prince2 Practitioner, MSP or equivalent experience. What you'll get in return You can expect a basic salary in the region of £43,742 to £50,056 (depending on experience), along with a range of other benefits including pension, access to NHS discounts, up to 33 days annual leave and hybrid/flexible working (2 days in the office and 3 days a week working from home). What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Apr 18, 2024
Your new company NHS Trust that employs over 5000 staff and provides emergency patient care to over 7 million people across Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester. Your new role They are now seeking a PMO Manager on a 12 month FTC to work within the PMO Centre of Excellence Team, supporting the successful delivery of projects and programmes within the Trust Portfolio. You will be responsible for the provision of expert project management guidance, support, assurance and resource planning expertise. You will support the continuous improvement of the PMO, driving project management standards, capabilities and reducing risk across the Trust. This will also include line management responsibilities for a small team of project coordinators. What you'll need to succeed * Excellent interpersonal skills and able to engage with all levels of hierarchy. * Good verbal and written communication skills including report writing, presentations and system specifications. * Excellent IT skills, able to use a wide range of software packages including Visio, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint and Excel. * Ability to keep accurate and complete records consistent with best practice policies and procedures. * Ability to undertake complex audit/quality assurance procedures for board level. * In depth working knowledge of programme and project management, governance and assurance, risk management and benefit management. * Knowledge of current government policies regarding the NHS programme for change is desirable. * Leadership experience and significant line management experience. * Post graduate level qualification or equivalent experience. * Prince2 Practitioner, MSP or equivalent experience. What you'll get in return You can expect a basic salary in the region of £43,742 to £50,056 (depending on experience), along with a range of other benefits including pension, access to NHS discounts, up to 33 days annual leave and hybrid/flexible working (2 days in the office and 3 days a week working from home). What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Introduction Here at Fnality, we are powering the future of finance, together: combining best in class technology with free-flowing creativity, and expertise that can make business better for everyone. There are no precedents for what we're doing. With you on our side, we'll be setting new ones every day. The Head of Information SecurityRole: This role is fundamental to the success of the Fnality UK team as we propel towards the launch of our Fnality UK payment system. Our culture is fast-moving, so we're looking for someone who is super organised, confident using technology along with having laser focus whilst balancing multiple priorities. Reporting into the Chief Information Officer, the person profile would require deep IT Security and Information Assurance exposure, providing InfoSec management capabilities for a mission critical DLT and Blockchain based payment system. The main outcomes of the role are: Leads and manages Fnality UK's overall approach to data security and information protection. Plans, analyses, designs, configures, tests, implements, and maintains Fnality UK's information security infrastructure responsive to business requirements and applicable regulations. Develops and manages Fnality UK's overall approach to data security and information protection Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy Design's security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge Audits the collection, use and retention of all personal data within Fnality UK and wider payment ecosystem Ensures all Fnality UK policies around data protection and information security are up to date and fit for purpose Design an effective approach to measuring the effectiveness the IS framework Your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to): Acts as a subject matter expert on data security for projects looking to implement new tools, products, or processes. Supports the CIO to achieve the highest standards of information security across Fnality UK Payment landscape Oversees maintenance of systems to protect data from unauthorized users Develops and maintains process maps, which show how data flows through the organisation Leads and facilitates organisational training and communications around data security and information protection issues. Oversee incident response planning as well as the investigation of security breaches and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches as necessary. Implements measures to protect digital files and information systems against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction Maintains data and monitor security access Develops strategies to respond to and recover from a security breach Coordinate's security plans with outside vendors Develop or implement tools to assist in detection, prevention, and analysis of security threats Develops modules and leads on awareness training on information security standards, policies, and best practices Conducts periodic network scans to find any vulnerability What we need from you : Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) Or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) An SME on Information Security FinTech, Financial Services or Start-Up Experience. Willingness to get involved with a multitude of work and changing prioritie Attention to detail Ability to see the bigger picture Nice to have: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) CompTIA Security+ Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) What can we offer: As well as the opportunity to make this role your own and really shape the future of Fnality, we offer a market leading compensation package which includes (but not limited to): Remote First environment with a centralLondon office for those who want it. Pension scheme with Royal London (5% Company contribution) Private Medical Insurance with BUPA 25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Swappable Public Holidays Quarterly paid Wellbeing days + Birthday off Health cash plan covering dental, optical and more 24/7 confidential employee helpline Values and Outcomes way of working (flexibility) Once in a generation opportunity to shape a dynamic blockchain start-up on the cutting edge of fin-tech Our Values : We embrace diversity and equal opportunity and are committed to building a team that not only shares our values but represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we will be as individuals and as a team. Please talk to us about your ideal working arrangements and how we can enable you to bring your best and support our success. Eligibility: This role is a UK based role, and you must be eligible to work in the UK. Please note we cannot sponsor visas for this role. A bit more about us Digital transformation is changing our lives, work and businesses. While other sectors evolve however, financial markets remain slow, fragmented and siloed. What the world needs now is a future-facing financial system for the digital age. At Fnality, we have been speaking - and listening - to the real users of today's financial systems. From businesses to banks, there is a clear, collective ambition for a simpler, faster, safer and more resilient payment system; one that can move and settle money quickly and efficiently, with minimised risk and much more transparency. Fnality UK Limited (Fnality UK) is the newest and first entity within the Fnality Global Payments ecosystem, the operator of a newly regulated payment system for the United Kingdom. Fnality UK operates on a Lean resourcing model, so we need people to be flexible and happy to get involved in a variety of tasks. How will we use the information about you? We will use your personal information to process your application, to enable us to assess your suitability for a role and for other legitimate business purposes such as improving our sites and talent management practices. We may share your data with third parties to achieve these purposes. We will not use or share your information for marketing purposes. We will take appropriate security measures to safeguard your information in accordance with data protection legislation. If you would like further information about how your information may be processed by us, please contact us at .
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Introduction Here at Fnality, we are powering the future of finance, together: combining best in class technology with free-flowing creativity, and expertise that can make business better for everyone. There are no precedents for what we're doing. With you on our side, we'll be setting new ones every day. The Head of Information SecurityRole: This role is fundamental to the success of the Fnality UK team as we propel towards the launch of our Fnality UK payment system. Our culture is fast-moving, so we're looking for someone who is super organised, confident using technology along with having laser focus whilst balancing multiple priorities. Reporting into the Chief Information Officer, the person profile would require deep IT Security and Information Assurance exposure, providing InfoSec management capabilities for a mission critical DLT and Blockchain based payment system. The main outcomes of the role are: Leads and manages Fnality UK's overall approach to data security and information protection. Plans, analyses, designs, configures, tests, implements, and maintains Fnality UK's information security infrastructure responsive to business requirements and applicable regulations. Develops and manages Fnality UK's overall approach to data security and information protection Align standards, frameworks and security with overall business and technology strategy Design's security architecture elements to mitigate threats as they emerge Audits the collection, use and retention of all personal data within Fnality UK and wider payment ecosystem Ensures all Fnality UK policies around data protection and information security are up to date and fit for purpose Design an effective approach to measuring the effectiveness the IS framework Your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to): Acts as a subject matter expert on data security for projects looking to implement new tools, products, or processes. Supports the CIO to achieve the highest standards of information security across Fnality UK Payment landscape Oversees maintenance of systems to protect data from unauthorized users Develops and maintains process maps, which show how data flows through the organisation Leads and facilitates organisational training and communications around data security and information protection issues. Oversee incident response planning as well as the investigation of security breaches and assist with disciplinary and legal matters associated with such breaches as necessary. Implements measures to protect digital files and information systems against unauthorized access, modification, or destruction Maintains data and monitor security access Develops strategies to respond to and recover from a security breach Coordinate's security plans with outside vendors Develop or implement tools to assist in detection, prevention, and analysis of security threats Develops modules and leads on awareness training on information security standards, policies, and best practices Conducts periodic network scans to find any vulnerability What we need from you : Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) Or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) An SME on Information Security FinTech, Financial Services or Start-Up Experience. Willingness to get involved with a multitude of work and changing prioritie Attention to detail Ability to see the bigger picture Nice to have: Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) CompTIA Security+ Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) What can we offer: As well as the opportunity to make this role your own and really shape the future of Fnality, we offer a market leading compensation package which includes (but not limited to): Remote First environment with a centralLondon office for those who want it. Pension scheme with Royal London (5% Company contribution) Private Medical Insurance with BUPA 25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Swappable Public Holidays Quarterly paid Wellbeing days + Birthday off Health cash plan covering dental, optical and more 24/7 confidential employee helpline Values and Outcomes way of working (flexibility) Once in a generation opportunity to shape a dynamic blockchain start-up on the cutting edge of fin-tech Our Values : We embrace diversity and equal opportunity and are committed to building a team that not only shares our values but represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better we will be as individuals and as a team. Please talk to us about your ideal working arrangements and how we can enable you to bring your best and support our success. Eligibility: This role is a UK based role, and you must be eligible to work in the UK. Please note we cannot sponsor visas for this role. A bit more about us Digital transformation is changing our lives, work and businesses. While other sectors evolve however, financial markets remain slow, fragmented and siloed. What the world needs now is a future-facing financial system for the digital age. At Fnality, we have been speaking - and listening - to the real users of today's financial systems. From businesses to banks, there is a clear, collective ambition for a simpler, faster, safer and more resilient payment system; one that can move and settle money quickly and efficiently, with minimised risk and much more transparency. Fnality UK Limited (Fnality UK) is the newest and first entity within the Fnality Global Payments ecosystem, the operator of a newly regulated payment system for the United Kingdom. Fnality UK operates on a Lean resourcing model, so we need people to be flexible and happy to get involved in a variety of tasks. How will we use the information about you? We will use your personal information to process your application, to enable us to assess your suitability for a role and for other legitimate business purposes such as improving our sites and talent management practices. We may share your data with third parties to achieve these purposes. We will not use or share your information for marketing purposes. We will take appropriate security measures to safeguard your information in accordance with data protection legislation. If you would like further information about how your information may be processed by us, please contact us at .
Main purpose of job: The IT Risk and Governance Manager will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and security of our IT systems. Reporting directly to the CISO, you will own the management and administration of IT risks, lead the IT audit and assessment program (including PCI DSS, SWIFT, and Cyber Insurance), and ensure the Business Continuity Planning (BCP) documents are updated and effective. This role will involve effective collaboration across IT Management to facilitating governance activities, and ensure the accurate and timely reporting of IT Risk and Governance MI for executive stakeholders. IT Audit and Assessment Management: Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to create, own and maintain a forward plan for various audit, risk and governance activities, including internal audits, external audits, IT assessments, DR and IT BCP tests and policy review schedules. Co-ordinate and facilitate the execution of IT audits and assessments, including but not limited to PCI DSS, SWIFT, and Cyber Insurance. Measure and report adherence to IT risk management policies and procedures, making recommendations for improvements where necessary, to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices. IT Risk Management: Own and maintain the IT risk register, risk acceptances, risk assessments and associated risk artifacts, ensuring they are kept updated, all identified risks have owners, are appropriately assessed, categorised with an agreed and documented treatment plan. Collaborate across IT and group Governance teams to identify, register and document emerging risks, and status of planned remediation for existing risks, for escalation and management reporting. BCP Documentation: Maintain and update the IT Business Continuity Plan (BCP) documents, ensuring they reflect current business processes and IT systems. Ensure IT staff are aware and prepared for BCP through, communication, documentation and testing exercises. IT Governance Reporting and MI: Work closely with IT senior management to ensure all IT risk, governance and assurance reporting artifacts are up-to-date, accurate and available for IT governance and organisational executive stakeholder meetings. IT Departmental Process Owner: Take ownership of specific IT departmental policies and processes, such as Fire Evacuation procedures, Recruitment processes, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), External Data Transfers, Disaster Recovery (DR) call tree, and IT departmental DR processes. Manage and enhance these processes to ensure efficiency and compliance
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Main purpose of job: The IT Risk and Governance Manager will play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and security of our IT systems. Reporting directly to the CISO, you will own the management and administration of IT risks, lead the IT audit and assessment program (including PCI DSS, SWIFT, and Cyber Insurance), and ensure the Business Continuity Planning (BCP) documents are updated and effective. This role will involve effective collaboration across IT Management to facilitating governance activities, and ensure the accurate and timely reporting of IT Risk and Governance MI for executive stakeholders. IT Audit and Assessment Management: Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to create, own and maintain a forward plan for various audit, risk and governance activities, including internal audits, external audits, IT assessments, DR and IT BCP tests and policy review schedules. Co-ordinate and facilitate the execution of IT audits and assessments, including but not limited to PCI DSS, SWIFT, and Cyber Insurance. Measure and report adherence to IT risk management policies and procedures, making recommendations for improvements where necessary, to ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices. IT Risk Management: Own and maintain the IT risk register, risk acceptances, risk assessments and associated risk artifacts, ensuring they are kept updated, all identified risks have owners, are appropriately assessed, categorised with an agreed and documented treatment plan. Collaborate across IT and group Governance teams to identify, register and document emerging risks, and status of planned remediation for existing risks, for escalation and management reporting. BCP Documentation: Maintain and update the IT Business Continuity Plan (BCP) documents, ensuring they reflect current business processes and IT systems. Ensure IT staff are aware and prepared for BCP through, communication, documentation and testing exercises. IT Governance Reporting and MI: Work closely with IT senior management to ensure all IT risk, governance and assurance reporting artifacts are up-to-date, accurate and available for IT governance and organisational executive stakeholder meetings. IT Departmental Process Owner: Take ownership of specific IT departmental policies and processes, such as Fire Evacuation procedures, Recruitment processes, Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA), Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), External Data Transfers, Disaster Recovery (DR) call tree, and IT departmental DR processes. Manage and enhance these processes to ensure efficiency and compliance
IBP are currently recuiting for a SHEQ Advisor based in the Bristol area. The SHEQ Advisor is a Regional role covering the South West. Reporting into the SHEQ Manager, the jobholder will support the Regional SHEQ Function. To deliver and maintain a positive Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) culture throughout the fibre build workforce across two operating businesses. Ensuring the effective delivery of associated management strategies / action plans to exceed client expectations and prevent incidents, injuries, work-related illness, damage to underground, overhead apparatus and domestic services and progress driver behaviour to reduce at-fault traffic collisions. The main duties include but are not limited to: Instilling and promoting a right first-time approach to network build quality and ensuring that where non-conformity is identified, corrective and preventative actions are adopted to achieve continuous improvement. Decarbonising our operations and services to our clients Provide effective implementation of controls to address risk from working within and around occupied commercial and residential properties. Deliver the framework that promotes and encourages an organisational culture that champions an incident free environment. Identify and report any gaps in documentation, competence, and systems utilising the appropriate change request procedure. Contribute to the completion and maintenance of the business, contract and workstream risk register(s) Participate in external audits / verification of company accreditations. Provide the necessary support, advice and guidance to maintain CDM compliance, ensuring that adequate competent resource is appointed to undertake nominated duty holder roles within your area of responsibility. Support in the analysis and trending of root causes and non-conformities ensuring the effective delivery of corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Collaborate with the management team and sub-contractors as appropriate to share best practice and ensure delivery of relevant targets and objectives. Communication and adoption of client related build/ SHEQ standards and specifications. Collaborate with the SHEQ Co-ordinator to ensure a fully competent workforce. Ensure all personnel receive the necessary induction / onboarding prior to being put to work. Capture and reporting of Scope 1,2 and 3 Carbon emissions for onward reporting into the SHEQ Manager and Head of SHEQ. Capture and collate waste management data derived from sub-contractor organisations for 2nd party assurance (chain of custody). Collaborate with drivers to support the management of Occupational Road Risk and progress driver behaviour to reduce at-fault traffic collisions and unreported vehicle damage. Ensure that incident investigations are to an exemplary standard and act as lead investigator were required. Provide effective delivery of health surveillance requirements (e.g., HAVS, Climbers Medical, Face-Fit Testing of RPE, Pre-employment screening, Drugs and Alcohol Testing etc.) The Ideal candidate must possess the following skills and experience: A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects associated with safety, health, environmental and quality risk management.Demonstrable experience of recognised best practice, risk management techniques and management principles. A comprehensive knowledge of current safety, health and environmental legislation, management, and standards. Ability to problem solve and implement solutions to mitigate risk. An effective advisor with highly developed skills regarding stakeholder engagement and experience of liaison and influence at management level. Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on safety, health, environmental and quality risk management issues. Proven, demonstrable experience in a similar role, ideally gained within the Telecoms sector. NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent) Working towards NEBOSH Diploma. Affiliate Member (AIOSH) (Internal Grade 3) ideally working towards Technical Member (TECH IOSH) or equivalent professional body grade. Technical Member IOSH (Tech IOSH) (Internal Grade 4), ideally working towards Certified Membership (Cert IOSH) or equivalent professional body grade. Up to date CPD. Experience of complying with and working to an externally audited management standard including ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001. Along with but not limited to Achilles, Carbon Reduce, NICEIC, Safe Contractor, FIRAS etc. Knowledge and experience in Streetworks, working at height, confined spaces, and Construction Design Management
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
IBP are currently recuiting for a SHEQ Advisor based in the Bristol area. The SHEQ Advisor is a Regional role covering the South West. Reporting into the SHEQ Manager, the jobholder will support the Regional SHEQ Function. To deliver and maintain a positive Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) culture throughout the fibre build workforce across two operating businesses. Ensuring the effective delivery of associated management strategies / action plans to exceed client expectations and prevent incidents, injuries, work-related illness, damage to underground, overhead apparatus and domestic services and progress driver behaviour to reduce at-fault traffic collisions. The main duties include but are not limited to: Instilling and promoting a right first-time approach to network build quality and ensuring that where non-conformity is identified, corrective and preventative actions are adopted to achieve continuous improvement. Decarbonising our operations and services to our clients Provide effective implementation of controls to address risk from working within and around occupied commercial and residential properties. Deliver the framework that promotes and encourages an organisational culture that champions an incident free environment. Identify and report any gaps in documentation, competence, and systems utilising the appropriate change request procedure. Contribute to the completion and maintenance of the business, contract and workstream risk register(s) Participate in external audits / verification of company accreditations. Provide the necessary support, advice and guidance to maintain CDM compliance, ensuring that adequate competent resource is appointed to undertake nominated duty holder roles within your area of responsibility. Support in the analysis and trending of root causes and non-conformities ensuring the effective delivery of corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Collaborate with the management team and sub-contractors as appropriate to share best practice and ensure delivery of relevant targets and objectives. Communication and adoption of client related build/ SHEQ standards and specifications. Collaborate with the SHEQ Co-ordinator to ensure a fully competent workforce. Ensure all personnel receive the necessary induction / onboarding prior to being put to work. Capture and reporting of Scope 1,2 and 3 Carbon emissions for onward reporting into the SHEQ Manager and Head of SHEQ. Capture and collate waste management data derived from sub-contractor organisations for 2nd party assurance (chain of custody). Collaborate with drivers to support the management of Occupational Road Risk and progress driver behaviour to reduce at-fault traffic collisions and unreported vehicle damage. Ensure that incident investigations are to an exemplary standard and act as lead investigator were required. Provide effective delivery of health surveillance requirements (e.g., HAVS, Climbers Medical, Face-Fit Testing of RPE, Pre-employment screening, Drugs and Alcohol Testing etc.) The Ideal candidate must possess the following skills and experience: A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects associated with safety, health, environmental and quality risk management.Demonstrable experience of recognised best practice, risk management techniques and management principles. A comprehensive knowledge of current safety, health and environmental legislation, management, and standards. Ability to problem solve and implement solutions to mitigate risk. An effective advisor with highly developed skills regarding stakeholder engagement and experience of liaison and influence at management level. Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on safety, health, environmental and quality risk management issues. Proven, demonstrable experience in a similar role, ideally gained within the Telecoms sector. NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent) Working towards NEBOSH Diploma. Affiliate Member (AIOSH) (Internal Grade 3) ideally working towards Technical Member (TECH IOSH) or equivalent professional body grade. Technical Member IOSH (Tech IOSH) (Internal Grade 4), ideally working towards Certified Membership (Cert IOSH) or equivalent professional body grade. Up to date CPD. Experience of complying with and working to an externally audited management standard including ISO 45001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001. Along with but not limited to Achilles, Carbon Reduce, NICEIC, Safe Contractor, FIRAS etc. Knowledge and experience in Streetworks, working at height, confined spaces, and Construction Design Management
Supplier Security Assurance Manager (SC Cleared) SC Clearance (Essential): Candidates will be required to have active Security Clearance (National Security Vetting, or NSV). Day Rate: £475 to £500 p/d Inside IR35 Contract Length: 12-months (Initial) Hybrid Model: Fully remote (UK Only) About the Client and Role: A leading Cyber Security provider that specialises in supporting HM Government & Ministry departments (eg Ministry of Defence), is seeking a Supplier Security Assurance Manager to lend their expertise for a 12-month (initial) contract. The candidate will be expected to support the delivery of the Supplier Security Assurance process throughout all stages of procurement/contract interactions. Responsibilities will include identifying risks, reporting, security reviews & auditing and ensuring minimum security standards are consistently met. Main Responsibilities: Ensure that all business areas include proportionate and appropriate security requirements within all procurements. Ensure security due diligence is conducted on all bid applications as part of the procurement process. Identify physical, personnel and information security risks and/or vulnerabilities and report these prior to contract award. Work with business to provide suppliers with early insight into the mandatory minimums security requirements expected of them during the life of a contract. Supporting and ensuring consistency in approach for the delivery of Supplier Security Assurance across Commercial Directorate Conduct on-going assurance activities post contract award to ensure supplier maintain compliance with minimum security requirements. Conduct on-site supplier security assessments/reports/audits Ensure consistent and accurate reporting of Supplier Security findings to internal stakeholders including Contract Managers and Senior Leadership Team. Candidate Skills & Experience: Active SC Clearance Strong background in supplier assurance Strong skills in producing reports Experience of working in an HMG/MoD environment Knowledge of NCSC/JSP guidance Knowledge of Industry standards and best practice for IT management and cyber security Excellent understanding of risk management and assessment principles and frameworks Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Understanding and working knowledge of GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) To be considered, please ensure you complete your application on the Computappoint website. Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 17, 2024
Contractor
Supplier Security Assurance Manager (SC Cleared) SC Clearance (Essential): Candidates will be required to have active Security Clearance (National Security Vetting, or NSV). Day Rate: £475 to £500 p/d Inside IR35 Contract Length: 12-months (Initial) Hybrid Model: Fully remote (UK Only) About the Client and Role: A leading Cyber Security provider that specialises in supporting HM Government & Ministry departments (eg Ministry of Defence), is seeking a Supplier Security Assurance Manager to lend their expertise for a 12-month (initial) contract. The candidate will be expected to support the delivery of the Supplier Security Assurance process throughout all stages of procurement/contract interactions. Responsibilities will include identifying risks, reporting, security reviews & auditing and ensuring minimum security standards are consistently met. Main Responsibilities: Ensure that all business areas include proportionate and appropriate security requirements within all procurements. Ensure security due diligence is conducted on all bid applications as part of the procurement process. Identify physical, personnel and information security risks and/or vulnerabilities and report these prior to contract award. Work with business to provide suppliers with early insight into the mandatory minimums security requirements expected of them during the life of a contract. Supporting and ensuring consistency in approach for the delivery of Supplier Security Assurance across Commercial Directorate Conduct on-going assurance activities post contract award to ensure supplier maintain compliance with minimum security requirements. Conduct on-site supplier security assessments/reports/audits Ensure consistent and accurate reporting of Supplier Security findings to internal stakeholders including Contract Managers and Senior Leadership Team. Candidate Skills & Experience: Active SC Clearance Strong background in supplier assurance Strong skills in producing reports Experience of working in an HMG/MoD environment Knowledge of NCSC/JSP guidance Knowledge of Industry standards and best practice for IT management and cyber security Excellent understanding of risk management and assessment principles and frameworks Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills Understanding and working knowledge of GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) To be considered, please ensure you complete your application on the Computappoint website. Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Project Manager EMEA Based Bangor Salary DOE Headquartered in Atlantic Canada with offices across the United States and around the world, our client has two decades in the security business, protecting its clients privacy and data. The company s footprint now includes users on six continents trusting the company to secure their identities, networks, data, and devices. Driven by innovative, empowered and creative teamwork, our client build solutions that solve business challenges and deliver overall business improvement for our global clients. They are committed to their customers, their team and their communities. Description: Our client is seeking a Project Manager (PM). You will manage the projects through a full project life cycle for client and internal projects and be responsible for the delivery of them. You will provide positive and effective leadership to a team consisting of Auditors, Penetration testers, Quality Assurance Testers, Change Management Auditors. The successful candidate will be working in a team-based, results-driven environment. This can be a remote position. Role Responsibilities Manage multiple projects concurrently. Lead projects through all phases of the project life cycle to completion, including planning, scheduling, budgeting of resources both internal and external, project controls, risk analysis, reporting, and executing all activities required for each project. Create a work plan that includes a schedule with dependencies, milestones, risks, and issues. Produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as defined for a project. Financial reporting on projects as determined for a project and minimally at the completion of a milestone. Ensure compliance with fixed price contracts with clients. Manage and oversee utilization and capacity individually and collaboratively with managers and other PMs. Interface directly with managers, employees, clients, partners, and others to clearly define project requirements and manage expectations. Liaise with clients, taking time to understand clients evolving needs, developing the client relationship through effective communication and personal skills, and building trust through repeated, timely, and effective project delivery. Communicate effectively with the global team in a fast-paced work environment. Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal PM development, supporting materials, and process training documentation. Promote and practice company values while leading staff and nurturing a creative, innovative, and enjoyable work environment. Assist the team with completing tasks as necessary to complete the projects successfully. Required Experience and Certification Bachelor s degree in any subject area. Minimum six years project management experience. Experience in the IT Services. PMP or PRINCE 2 certification is considered an asset. Soft Skills Positive attitude. Empathetic team member able to build strong relationships with clients and team members. Strong written and oral communication skills. Critical eye for details. Able to work effectively with minimal supervision. Excellent time management, task planning, and prioritization skills. Life cycle management of an eLearning development. Strong proactive project management skills. Understanding of adult learning theory. Able to adapt quickly to changing client and team requirements. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional remote teams. Proficient with Microsoft Office. Skilled at creating schedules for shared resources. Proactive in identifying and resolving issues and working through challenges with a positive attitude. Leadership and relationship-building skills. Able to meet deadlines. Able to document issues, alternatives, and recommendations in an effective manner suitable for manager consumption.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Project Manager EMEA Based Bangor Salary DOE Headquartered in Atlantic Canada with offices across the United States and around the world, our client has two decades in the security business, protecting its clients privacy and data. The company s footprint now includes users on six continents trusting the company to secure their identities, networks, data, and devices. Driven by innovative, empowered and creative teamwork, our client build solutions that solve business challenges and deliver overall business improvement for our global clients. They are committed to their customers, their team and their communities. Description: Our client is seeking a Project Manager (PM). You will manage the projects through a full project life cycle for client and internal projects and be responsible for the delivery of them. You will provide positive and effective leadership to a team consisting of Auditors, Penetration testers, Quality Assurance Testers, Change Management Auditors. The successful candidate will be working in a team-based, results-driven environment. This can be a remote position. Role Responsibilities Manage multiple projects concurrently. Lead projects through all phases of the project life cycle to completion, including planning, scheduling, budgeting of resources both internal and external, project controls, risk analysis, reporting, and executing all activities required for each project. Create a work plan that includes a schedule with dependencies, milestones, risks, and issues. Produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports as defined for a project. Financial reporting on projects as determined for a project and minimally at the completion of a milestone. Ensure compliance with fixed price contracts with clients. Manage and oversee utilization and capacity individually and collaboratively with managers and other PMs. Interface directly with managers, employees, clients, partners, and others to clearly define project requirements and manage expectations. Liaise with clients, taking time to understand clients evolving needs, developing the client relationship through effective communication and personal skills, and building trust through repeated, timely, and effective project delivery. Communicate effectively with the global team in a fast-paced work environment. Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal PM development, supporting materials, and process training documentation. Promote and practice company values while leading staff and nurturing a creative, innovative, and enjoyable work environment. Assist the team with completing tasks as necessary to complete the projects successfully. Required Experience and Certification Bachelor s degree in any subject area. Minimum six years project management experience. Experience in the IT Services. PMP or PRINCE 2 certification is considered an asset. Soft Skills Positive attitude. Empathetic team member able to build strong relationships with clients and team members. Strong written and oral communication skills. Critical eye for details. Able to work effectively with minimal supervision. Excellent time management, task planning, and prioritization skills. Life cycle management of an eLearning development. Strong proactive project management skills. Understanding of adult learning theory. Able to adapt quickly to changing client and team requirements. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional remote teams. Proficient with Microsoft Office. Skilled at creating schedules for shared resources. Proactive in identifying and resolving issues and working through challenges with a positive attitude. Leadership and relationship-building skills. Able to meet deadlines. Able to document issues, alternatives, and recommendations in an effective manner suitable for manager consumption.
We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service partner with Tesco Bank to support contingent recruitment hiring. On behalf of Tesco Bank, AMS are now looking for a Technology Controls Assurance Specialist to work in their tech controls team based in Edinburgh (2 days/week on-site) for an initial contract length of 6 months. Tesco Bank prides itself on their range of simple and convenient retail banking and insurance products designed specifically to meet the needs of Tesco customers. They believe that every little help makes a big difference, and by putting the customer first and rewarding their loyalty, they are offering something they believe every bank should. Job description - the role Tesco Bank are seeking experienced technology controls managers for a large scale project. You will be picking up work off the back of a recent audit. You will be expected to challenge senior technology professionals around controls for platforms and information security including Access Management. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the technology control landscape within Tesco Bank, driving positive outcomes and ensuring the integrity and security of their systems and data. Key responsibilities: Conduct thorough assurance testing of technology controls, with a particular emphasis on Privileged Access Management (PAM) and application controls. Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the organization's controls environment, including supplier controls, data governance, and operational technology-based controls. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to identify control gaps and potential risks, and develop strategies to address them effectively. Lead initiatives to close out outstanding actions from audits, particularly related to PAM and application controls. Take ownership of testing controls across a diverse range of applications, ensuring adherence to established standards and best practices. Proactively challenge existing control mechanisms and processes, driving continuous improvement and innovation within the technology control framework. Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience in assurance testing within a technology-focused environment, preferably within the financial sector. Strong technical background, with expertise in information security and/or application controls. Ability to ask probing questions and challenge assumptions, ensuring a thorough evaluation of control effectiveness. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Relevant certifications (eg, CISA, CISSP) are desirable but not essential. Why Tesco Bank? At Tesco Bank everyone is welcome, we value our people and diverse teams and believe the variety of backgrounds and experiences make us stronger in achieving our goals. It's important to us that we make sure you're supported by your team and colleague networks every day, celebrating when it matters and helping you to be the best version of yourself. The people make Tesco Bank, and we take pride in what we achieve together. Next steps If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. Our client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.
Apr 16, 2024
Contractor
We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service partner with Tesco Bank to support contingent recruitment hiring. On behalf of Tesco Bank, AMS are now looking for a Technology Controls Assurance Specialist to work in their tech controls team based in Edinburgh (2 days/week on-site) for an initial contract length of 6 months. Tesco Bank prides itself on their range of simple and convenient retail banking and insurance products designed specifically to meet the needs of Tesco customers. They believe that every little help makes a big difference, and by putting the customer first and rewarding their loyalty, they are offering something they believe every bank should. Job description - the role Tesco Bank are seeking experienced technology controls managers for a large scale project. You will be picking up work off the back of a recent audit. You will be expected to challenge senior technology professionals around controls for platforms and information security including Access Management. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the technology control landscape within Tesco Bank, driving positive outcomes and ensuring the integrity and security of their systems and data. Key responsibilities: Conduct thorough assurance testing of technology controls, with a particular emphasis on Privileged Access Management (PAM) and application controls. Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the organization's controls environment, including supplier controls, data governance, and operational technology-based controls. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to identify control gaps and potential risks, and develop strategies to address them effectively. Lead initiatives to close out outstanding actions from audits, particularly related to PAM and application controls. Take ownership of testing controls across a diverse range of applications, ensuring adherence to established standards and best practices. Proactively challenge existing control mechanisms and processes, driving continuous improvement and innovation within the technology control framework. Skills and Qualifications: Proven experience in assurance testing within a technology-focused environment, preferably within the financial sector. Strong technical background, with expertise in information security and/or application controls. Ability to ask probing questions and challenge assumptions, ensuring a thorough evaluation of control effectiveness. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Relevant certifications (eg, CISA, CISSP) are desirable but not essential. Why Tesco Bank? At Tesco Bank everyone is welcome, we value our people and diverse teams and believe the variety of backgrounds and experiences make us stronger in achieving our goals. It's important to us that we make sure you're supported by your team and colleague networks every day, celebrating when it matters and helping you to be the best version of yourself. The people make Tesco Bank, and we take pride in what we achieve together. Next steps If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course. Our client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. Please note that for the duration of this assignment you will be working as an external resource engaged by AMS.
Security Systems Engineer Annual Salary: £35,000 Location: Warwickshire Job Type: Full-time An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Security Systems Engineer to join my client's dedicated site-based team. The role involves installing, servicing, and maintaining a large, geographically spread CCTV system within a High Security site. As the engineer, you will be responsible for regular maintenance, charging, and reactive repairs of remote CCTV towers. Flexibility is key, as out-of-hours work during evenings and weekends may be required, along with opportunities to assist the wider area field service team during the summer months. Day-to-day of the role: Carry out a rolling programme of preventative maintenance as scheduled by the team coordinators or Manager. Perform additional installation and commissioning works as directed. Assist the Design Team in conducting site surveys for additional work. Provide out-of-hours cover on a rotating rota. Assist in ensuring audits are carried out for quality procedures. Work in conjunction with the Manager and Health & Safety Manager to produce Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and other documentation for Permits to Work. Comply with all site procedures. Undertake additional tasks as required as the Lead engineer on site. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven commercial experience in installing or servicing a wide product base within the electronic security industry, specifically CCTV. Experience with Access Control and Intruder alarm systems is beneficial. Broad IT knowledge, including software installation into Windows Operating Systems, IP-based systems, and networking principles. Knowledge of basic electrical principles such as measuring voltage, resistance, and current, as well as electrical components like relays and resistors. Good attention to detail to ensure high-quality work. Benefits: Company Car 25 days holiday Pension/Life assurance To apply for this Security Systems Engineer position, please apply with an updated CV Due to the work my client does you must qualify for SC Clearance (therefore either be a British National or have been in the UK for over 5 years without extended breaks/ have ILR) Please do not apply if this does not apply to yourself.
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
Security Systems Engineer Annual Salary: £35,000 Location: Warwickshire Job Type: Full-time An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Security Systems Engineer to join my client's dedicated site-based team. The role involves installing, servicing, and maintaining a large, geographically spread CCTV system within a High Security site. As the engineer, you will be responsible for regular maintenance, charging, and reactive repairs of remote CCTV towers. Flexibility is key, as out-of-hours work during evenings and weekends may be required, along with opportunities to assist the wider area field service team during the summer months. Day-to-day of the role: Carry out a rolling programme of preventative maintenance as scheduled by the team coordinators or Manager. Perform additional installation and commissioning works as directed. Assist the Design Team in conducting site surveys for additional work. Provide out-of-hours cover on a rotating rota. Assist in ensuring audits are carried out for quality procedures. Work in conjunction with the Manager and Health & Safety Manager to produce Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and other documentation for Permits to Work. Comply with all site procedures. Undertake additional tasks as required as the Lead engineer on site. Required Skills & Qualifications: Proven commercial experience in installing or servicing a wide product base within the electronic security industry, specifically CCTV. Experience with Access Control and Intruder alarm systems is beneficial. Broad IT knowledge, including software installation into Windows Operating Systems, IP-based systems, and networking principles. Knowledge of basic electrical principles such as measuring voltage, resistance, and current, as well as electrical components like relays and resistors. Good attention to detail to ensure high-quality work. Benefits: Company Car 25 days holiday Pension/Life assurance To apply for this Security Systems Engineer position, please apply with an updated CV Due to the work my client does you must qualify for SC Clearance (therefore either be a British National or have been in the UK for over 5 years without extended breaks/ have ILR) Please do not apply if this does not apply to yourself.
About BigHand BigHand offers technology solutions for busy legal professionals that provide data and insights to increase value and profits. Through technology, insight and experience, we deliver success for our clients future. We enable our clients to give their customers a better experience while empowering their people to be their best. We make big happen for our customers. We are a business driven by our values and have these at the centre of everything we do. Our BigHanders are dedicated to building a culture where we win together, we learn, we give back, we believe in each other and we find the fun. We are proud to have ranked in Great Places to Work top 50 "UK's Best Workplaces" list for 6 years. About the role BigHand is a leading software technology company with a big difference. It's not just what we do, but how we do it. We specialise in speech, task delegation, document creation and process improvement solutions that help our customers achieve more in less time. Our vision is to be the industry's preferred, most supportive, and helpful technology partner. We aim to achieve this by harnessing our genuine enthusiasm and skill for helping busy people be more effective. BigHand is on a journey of Cloud Native transition. This is a company level strategy to modernise the applications and infrastructure to better deliver secure BigHand SaaS products to be available where, when and on whatever device the customer desires. BigHand is a champion of Cloud Security and is now taking the next step to mature its DevSecOps practices. This strategy is driven by the need for fast delivery of new features and secure and cost-effective use of Azure services. What you'll do: As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will be working with a team of great engineers, delivery managers and architects on several topics i.e., Security Testing, Security (Test) Automation, Risk Analysis, Threat modelling, Security Research, and many others. You will help reduce the risk for the organisation by helping DevOps, Platform Engineering, Platform Operations, Architecture and Software Engineering teams to deliver secure products and cloud platforms and support companywide security initiatives including information security standards such as ISO27001 and SOC 2. You will help to create new strategic plans to be more efficient and work together with BigHand security and compliance departments. You will also coach your team members and improve their security knowledge You will contribute to the security research and bring new knowledge inside the company. You will act as a bridge from Security to other functions. You also will assist with the continuous improvement of the processes critical to the success of the team. You will align with other stakeholders in other domains. Actively promoting DevSecOps ways of working and best practices within the teams and company at large. Support the delivery of the Platform Security roadmap. Demonstrate excellent judgement in prioritising security efforts to mitigate the appropriate risks. Be a strong communicator and can translate security objectives to tech teams. Managing several security related items: Security requirements, Threat Modelling, Design Reviews, Secure Code Review, Penetration Tests, Security Trainings, Automated Test Security, Security Monitoring, Kubernetes Security. Work with DevOps/Platform Engineers, Software Developers, Architecture to plan, design, implement and deploy secure product and platforms according to the needs of the business. Working with other DevOps/Platform Engineers in providing templates and knowledge that facilitates smooth automation process through out a project lifecycle with security embedded in all phases. Continuously drive improvements in processes, tooling, and security architecture of the underlying infrastructure and capabilities. Work on everything from transitioning on-prem services into Azure cloud (PaaS and IaaS services), helping move to and maintain orchestrated container-based service architecture (Azure Kubernetes and Docker). Improve and secure modules in our Terraform & PowerShell module library. Create and maintain an enterprise grade security monitoring and alerting solutions of applications, networks, data and infrastructure services. Assist in the creation of reports/dashboards for usage and up-time. Manage and monitor security health of platforms to ensure that issues and risk are quickly identified and resolved. Collaborate with the IT operations and development teams to plan and execute system changes e.g., security and audit controls as required by the business or compliance requirements. Automate build and release manual activities using DevSecOps best practices. Create security guides and documentation for the development team to securely operate and maintain products. Participate in incident management. Prioritise incidents to help deliver within SLAs. Carry out strong diagnosis to discover root cause and resolutions. Provide out of hours support on a rota basis throughout the year. What we're looking for: BSc. in Computer Science or Engineering or significant job experience with a minimum 2-year Security Engineering or DevOps experience, with experience on APIs. Experienced in working in complex environments including on-prem and cloud. Analytic skills and ability to solve highly complex problems. Experience with OWASP testing Guide / Open-Source Security Testing Methodology. Experience implementing controls for ISO27001 and SOC 2 Experience with cryptography, X509 certificates, signatures, securing TLS/SSL parameters, and certificates. Familiarity with Secure Development Lifecycle practices and Agile development with Continuous Delivery / Integration combined with good experience of cloud security, SAST, DAST, IAST or RASP Excellent communication skills and organisational savvy, to steer peers toward solutions that carefully balance business, velocity, risk, compliance, and engineering concerns. Eagerness to challenge the status quo, balanced with a reasonable and methodical approach to effecting change. A growth mindset, continuous learner with a fun and positive attitude. Excellent understanding of information security principles, cloud security and best practices. Hands-on working experience implementing SIEM & SOAR Tools. Hands-on experience implementing WAF solutions. Hands-on working experience in privileged access management, vulnerability management, secure remote access, secrets management and access control. Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, testing, and securing APIs. Hands-on experience implementing security controls across data, infrastructure, and applications primarily in Azure. Hands-on working experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud services (IaaS, PaaS and SaaS), Security, Networking and Azure DevOps Pipelines. Excellent working knowledge implementing security controls across all infrastructure, platforms, and applications. Excellent working knowledge of security scanning tools (Static Code Analysis, Dynamics Security Testing, Opensource and Container Scanning tools). Excellent working knowledge with Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) in an Azure world. Hands-on working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and programming and/or scripting language such as PowerShell, Bash, SQL, KQL. Hands-on knowledge on the usage of CI/CD processes including the integration of security & code quality tools. Hands-on knowledge in security logging, monitoring, and alerting tools. Hands-on knowledge in setup, maintaining and supporting Kubernetes environments using cloud providers specifically Azure. Hands-on experience of implementing BCP and Disaster Recovery solutions for services deployed on-prem or Azure Cloud. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to provide quick resolution to problems. Excellent knowledge of relevant Operations services and Agile methodologies Good working knowledge of Azure DevOps Boards. Good understanding of engineering and automation of container orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker. Good working knowledge in building solutions on and developing integrations using Azure services. Ability to lead and manage complex project end-to-end from requirements, design, implementation, testing and supporting the solution. What we offer 25 days holiday (exc. bank holidays) + 3 BigHand days off between Christmas & New Year Various wellbeing benefits including private medical, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERG) Company-wide Wellness day, for our teams all across the globe to switch off and spend the day doing something to nourish their mental health Opportunities to give back with company volunteer events and individual volunteer days Career growth opportunities and study leave allowance Family benefits including enhanced parental leave, secondary caregiver leave and fertility support Financial benefits including pension scheme, life assurance, and salary sacrificing Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme Growing business with a global presence, flexible working, modern offices, and remote work options Our DEI Commitment . click apply for full job details
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
About BigHand BigHand offers technology solutions for busy legal professionals that provide data and insights to increase value and profits. Through technology, insight and experience, we deliver success for our clients future. We enable our clients to give their customers a better experience while empowering their people to be their best. We make big happen for our customers. We are a business driven by our values and have these at the centre of everything we do. Our BigHanders are dedicated to building a culture where we win together, we learn, we give back, we believe in each other and we find the fun. We are proud to have ranked in Great Places to Work top 50 "UK's Best Workplaces" list for 6 years. About the role BigHand is a leading software technology company with a big difference. It's not just what we do, but how we do it. We specialise in speech, task delegation, document creation and process improvement solutions that help our customers achieve more in less time. Our vision is to be the industry's preferred, most supportive, and helpful technology partner. We aim to achieve this by harnessing our genuine enthusiasm and skill for helping busy people be more effective. BigHand is on a journey of Cloud Native transition. This is a company level strategy to modernise the applications and infrastructure to better deliver secure BigHand SaaS products to be available where, when and on whatever device the customer desires. BigHand is a champion of Cloud Security and is now taking the next step to mature its DevSecOps practices. This strategy is driven by the need for fast delivery of new features and secure and cost-effective use of Azure services. What you'll do: As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will be working with a team of great engineers, delivery managers and architects on several topics i.e., Security Testing, Security (Test) Automation, Risk Analysis, Threat modelling, Security Research, and many others. You will help reduce the risk for the organisation by helping DevOps, Platform Engineering, Platform Operations, Architecture and Software Engineering teams to deliver secure products and cloud platforms and support companywide security initiatives including information security standards such as ISO27001 and SOC 2. You will help to create new strategic plans to be more efficient and work together with BigHand security and compliance departments. You will also coach your team members and improve their security knowledge You will contribute to the security research and bring new knowledge inside the company. You will act as a bridge from Security to other functions. You also will assist with the continuous improvement of the processes critical to the success of the team. You will align with other stakeholders in other domains. Actively promoting DevSecOps ways of working and best practices within the teams and company at large. Support the delivery of the Platform Security roadmap. Demonstrate excellent judgement in prioritising security efforts to mitigate the appropriate risks. Be a strong communicator and can translate security objectives to tech teams. Managing several security related items: Security requirements, Threat Modelling, Design Reviews, Secure Code Review, Penetration Tests, Security Trainings, Automated Test Security, Security Monitoring, Kubernetes Security. Work with DevOps/Platform Engineers, Software Developers, Architecture to plan, design, implement and deploy secure product and platforms according to the needs of the business. Working with other DevOps/Platform Engineers in providing templates and knowledge that facilitates smooth automation process through out a project lifecycle with security embedded in all phases. Continuously drive improvements in processes, tooling, and security architecture of the underlying infrastructure and capabilities. Work on everything from transitioning on-prem services into Azure cloud (PaaS and IaaS services), helping move to and maintain orchestrated container-based service architecture (Azure Kubernetes and Docker). Improve and secure modules in our Terraform & PowerShell module library. Create and maintain an enterprise grade security monitoring and alerting solutions of applications, networks, data and infrastructure services. Assist in the creation of reports/dashboards for usage and up-time. Manage and monitor security health of platforms to ensure that issues and risk are quickly identified and resolved. Collaborate with the IT operations and development teams to plan and execute system changes e.g., security and audit controls as required by the business or compliance requirements. Automate build and release manual activities using DevSecOps best practices. Create security guides and documentation for the development team to securely operate and maintain products. Participate in incident management. Prioritise incidents to help deliver within SLAs. Carry out strong diagnosis to discover root cause and resolutions. Provide out of hours support on a rota basis throughout the year. What we're looking for: BSc. in Computer Science or Engineering or significant job experience with a minimum 2-year Security Engineering or DevOps experience, with experience on APIs. Experienced in working in complex environments including on-prem and cloud. Analytic skills and ability to solve highly complex problems. Experience with OWASP testing Guide / Open-Source Security Testing Methodology. Experience implementing controls for ISO27001 and SOC 2 Experience with cryptography, X509 certificates, signatures, securing TLS/SSL parameters, and certificates. Familiarity with Secure Development Lifecycle practices and Agile development with Continuous Delivery / Integration combined with good experience of cloud security, SAST, DAST, IAST or RASP Excellent communication skills and organisational savvy, to steer peers toward solutions that carefully balance business, velocity, risk, compliance, and engineering concerns. Eagerness to challenge the status quo, balanced with a reasonable and methodical approach to effecting change. A growth mindset, continuous learner with a fun and positive attitude. Excellent understanding of information security principles, cloud security and best practices. Hands-on working experience implementing SIEM & SOAR Tools. Hands-on experience implementing WAF solutions. Hands-on working experience in privileged access management, vulnerability management, secure remote access, secrets management and access control. Hands-on experience in designing, implementing, testing, and securing APIs. Hands-on experience implementing security controls across data, infrastructure, and applications primarily in Azure. Hands-on working experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud services (IaaS, PaaS and SaaS), Security, Networking and Azure DevOps Pipelines. Excellent working knowledge implementing security controls across all infrastructure, platforms, and applications. Excellent working knowledge of security scanning tools (Static Code Analysis, Dynamics Security Testing, Opensource and Container Scanning tools). Excellent working knowledge with Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) in an Azure world. Hands-on working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and programming and/or scripting language such as PowerShell, Bash, SQL, KQL. Hands-on knowledge on the usage of CI/CD processes including the integration of security & code quality tools. Hands-on knowledge in security logging, monitoring, and alerting tools. Hands-on knowledge in setup, maintaining and supporting Kubernetes environments using cloud providers specifically Azure. Hands-on experience of implementing BCP and Disaster Recovery solutions for services deployed on-prem or Azure Cloud. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to provide quick resolution to problems. Excellent knowledge of relevant Operations services and Agile methodologies Good working knowledge of Azure DevOps Boards. Good understanding of engineering and automation of container orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker. Good working knowledge in building solutions on and developing integrations using Azure services. Ability to lead and manage complex project end-to-end from requirements, design, implementation, testing and supporting the solution. What we offer 25 days holiday (exc. bank holidays) + 3 BigHand days off between Christmas & New Year Various wellbeing benefits including private medical, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Employee Resource Groups (ERG) Company-wide Wellness day, for our teams all across the globe to switch off and spend the day doing something to nourish their mental health Opportunities to give back with company volunteer events and individual volunteer days Career growth opportunities and study leave allowance Family benefits including enhanced parental leave, secondary caregiver leave and fertility support Financial benefits including pension scheme, life assurance, and salary sacrificing Cycle to Work Scheme and Tech Scheme Growing business with a global presence, flexible working, modern offices, and remote work options Our DEI Commitment . click apply for full job details
We're looking for an Information Security Manager to join our team in London as part of our Technology function. Your team: Reporting to the group CTO, you will be responsible for the group-wide Information Security Function, managing a focused small team to set the Information Security strategy for the organisation. Your Role: Day to day, your team will be addressing key operational aspects such as the secure delivery of business projects, Cloud Security Governance, secure M&A, regular auditing and remediation, evaluating new technology, and End User Cyber Security Awareness. Travel to other Ascential offices may be required from time to time which provides opportunity for international travel. Your team also carries out incident triage and investigation including malware analysis and some digital forensic work. If these are not areas that you are already experienced in, then this is a great opportunity to learn. Key Responsibilities Shape our Information Security strategy to stay abreast of the evolving threat landscape as relevant to Ascential Supporting a wider Cloud Governance project through the setting of Cloud security policy, standards, and auditing and remediation activities. Setting the Information Security strategy for the organisation Reporting to the Board on Cyber Security posture when requested Managing stakeholder relationships across a wide network of supporting functions including technology, development, engineering, legal, finance, procurement, sales, marketing, and HR to ensure consistent engagement. Ensuring the secure delivery and ongoing security of products delivered by engineering teams Managing the security portfolio of technology products including Single Sign On, Data Loss Prevention, AntiVirus, and vulnerability management Keeping a finger on the pulse of current threats from a variety of sources to highlight those that pose a risk to Ascential Understanding the nature of our Cyber threat as it evolves and implementing appropriate defence Ensuring the secure procurement and on-boarding of new suppliers and implementation of third party solutions Ensuring secure M&A activity by security scanning of any products being acquired, understanding any technical debt being assumed, and enrolling new members of staff to the security policies and e-learning programme Responding to customer security questionnaires within required timelines Upskilling a motivated network of Security Champions in tools and processes used by the Information Security team, allowing them to provide effective 24-hour first response Running product evaluations to select new commercial and open source Information Security solutions Creating and delivering engaging cyber security awareness content Running regular internal auditing activity to discover vulnerabilities, threats, and breach of company security policy Shaping and executing our Cyber Incident Response process when necessary Your Experience Minimum three years' experience in an Information Security role Experience of working in an Enterprise IT team or a managed hosting environment / ISP beneficial Demonstrable Cloud (AWS is preferable) expertise both from a policy/standards/delivery perspective and threat analysis and compliance reporting Experience using SumoLogic SIEM or similar SIEM solution Workplace Security experience including Google Workplace, Windows 10 and MacOS Any experience of achieving SOC2 compliance or similar Information Security related certifications such as (CISSP, SSCP or CCSP) Excellent understanding of information security best practices. Ability to provide awareness training Monitoring and identifying suspicious or harmful activities Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders Ability to document and report control failures and gaps to stakeholders If you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. At Ascential , we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role we would still like you to apply. Who are we? Ascential delivers specialist information, analytics and ecommerce optimisation platforms to the world's leading consumer brands and their ecosystems. We help our customers to make smart decisions that improve performance now, and in the future. With more than 3,00 employees across five continents, we combine local expertise with a global footprint for clients in over 120 countries. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange . Why choose us? At Ascential, diversity, equity and inclusion is core to us. We're a company built around our people - and we're committed to supporting each and every one of them to be the best they can be. We love having a diverse team of people who bring new ideas and different strengths and perspectives to Ascential. Our employee-led groups and networks, Ascential Pride, Black in Business and EmPower: An Ascential Women's Initiative, Shalom Ascential and Latinx, help us to create a place where communities and allies can connect and share experiences. We are proud to have been recognised as a best performer in the FTSE Women Leaders Review for six consecutive years, listed in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and ranked in the top 1500 companies on Sustainalytics. We are committed to supporting the environment and sustainability, including ensuring our pension plan defaults to sustainable options and striving to be net zero by 2030. Recognising great performance is a key part of our culture. Our Awards schemes recognise and reward the brilliant achievements of our people. We have a truly flexible working environment with a wide range of flexible, hybrid and agile-working arrangements. Conversations about flexible working have always been - and will continue to be - actively encouraged here. Our benefits and wellbeing package offers flexible benefits you can tailor to your own personal needs, including: 25 days of holiday per year - with an option to buy/ sell upto 5 days Pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection Flexible benefits platform with options including Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Critical Illness and the Ascential Shares Scheme Employee assistance programme, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme Volunteering opportunities and charitable giving options Great learning and development opportunities. We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you. If we inspire you, why not join and inspire us? Find out more on what our People say
Apr 16, 2024
Full time
We're looking for an Information Security Manager to join our team in London as part of our Technology function. Your team: Reporting to the group CTO, you will be responsible for the group-wide Information Security Function, managing a focused small team to set the Information Security strategy for the organisation. Your Role: Day to day, your team will be addressing key operational aspects such as the secure delivery of business projects, Cloud Security Governance, secure M&A, regular auditing and remediation, evaluating new technology, and End User Cyber Security Awareness. Travel to other Ascential offices may be required from time to time which provides opportunity for international travel. Your team also carries out incident triage and investigation including malware analysis and some digital forensic work. If these are not areas that you are already experienced in, then this is a great opportunity to learn. Key Responsibilities Shape our Information Security strategy to stay abreast of the evolving threat landscape as relevant to Ascential Supporting a wider Cloud Governance project through the setting of Cloud security policy, standards, and auditing and remediation activities. Setting the Information Security strategy for the organisation Reporting to the Board on Cyber Security posture when requested Managing stakeholder relationships across a wide network of supporting functions including technology, development, engineering, legal, finance, procurement, sales, marketing, and HR to ensure consistent engagement. Ensuring the secure delivery and ongoing security of products delivered by engineering teams Managing the security portfolio of technology products including Single Sign On, Data Loss Prevention, AntiVirus, and vulnerability management Keeping a finger on the pulse of current threats from a variety of sources to highlight those that pose a risk to Ascential Understanding the nature of our Cyber threat as it evolves and implementing appropriate defence Ensuring the secure procurement and on-boarding of new suppliers and implementation of third party solutions Ensuring secure M&A activity by security scanning of any products being acquired, understanding any technical debt being assumed, and enrolling new members of staff to the security policies and e-learning programme Responding to customer security questionnaires within required timelines Upskilling a motivated network of Security Champions in tools and processes used by the Information Security team, allowing them to provide effective 24-hour first response Running product evaluations to select new commercial and open source Information Security solutions Creating and delivering engaging cyber security awareness content Running regular internal auditing activity to discover vulnerabilities, threats, and breach of company security policy Shaping and executing our Cyber Incident Response process when necessary Your Experience Minimum three years' experience in an Information Security role Experience of working in an Enterprise IT team or a managed hosting environment / ISP beneficial Demonstrable Cloud (AWS is preferable) expertise both from a policy/standards/delivery perspective and threat analysis and compliance reporting Experience using SumoLogic SIEM or similar SIEM solution Workplace Security experience including Google Workplace, Windows 10 and MacOS Any experience of achieving SOC2 compliance or similar Information Security related certifications such as (CISSP, SSCP or CCSP) Excellent understanding of information security best practices. Ability to provide awareness training Monitoring and identifying suspicious or harmful activities Excellent communication skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders Ability to document and report control failures and gaps to stakeholders If you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. At Ascential , we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role we would still like you to apply. Who are we? Ascential delivers specialist information, analytics and ecommerce optimisation platforms to the world's leading consumer brands and their ecosystems. We help our customers to make smart decisions that improve performance now, and in the future. With more than 3,00 employees across five continents, we combine local expertise with a global footprint for clients in over 120 countries. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange . Why choose us? At Ascential, diversity, equity and inclusion is core to us. We're a company built around our people - and we're committed to supporting each and every one of them to be the best they can be. We love having a diverse team of people who bring new ideas and different strengths and perspectives to Ascential. Our employee-led groups and networks, Ascential Pride, Black in Business and EmPower: An Ascential Women's Initiative, Shalom Ascential and Latinx, help us to create a place where communities and allies can connect and share experiences. We are proud to have been recognised as a best performer in the FTSE Women Leaders Review for six consecutive years, listed in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index and ranked in the top 1500 companies on Sustainalytics. We are committed to supporting the environment and sustainability, including ensuring our pension plan defaults to sustainable options and striving to be net zero by 2030. Recognising great performance is a key part of our culture. Our Awards schemes recognise and reward the brilliant achievements of our people. We have a truly flexible working environment with a wide range of flexible, hybrid and agile-working arrangements. Conversations about flexible working have always been - and will continue to be - actively encouraged here. Our benefits and wellbeing package offers flexible benefits you can tailor to your own personal needs, including: 25 days of holiday per year - with an option to buy/ sell upto 5 days Pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection Flexible benefits platform with options including Private Medical, Dental Insurance, Critical Illness and the Ascential Shares Scheme Employee assistance programme, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme Volunteering opportunities and charitable giving options Great learning and development opportunities. We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you. If we inspire you, why not join and inspire us? Find out more on what our People say
Information Security Manager £80,000 - £100,000 Location: Crawley Job Type: Permanent Hybrid An Information Security Manager is required to be the process owner of all assurance activities related to the security of the company's information assets, ensuring compliance with information security policies. This role involves working closely with the Global Information Security Department and reporting to the Information Security Director. Day-to-day of the role: Develop and monitor a strategic enterprise information security program that aligns with global goals. Liaise with management and business users to understand goals and recommend security practices. Provide consultancy to ensure appropriate security controls are applied. Lead the company's information security organisation. Manage the development and delivery of security standards and best practices. Partner with stakeholders to raise awareness of security risk management. Keep updated on the security threat landscape and provide guidance on security risks. Assist in managing the global information security program's projects. Consult with senior management during cyber or information security crises. Analyse and recommend security solutions based on business requirements. Provide regular reports on information security issues to senior management. Advise on technical, legal, and regulatory changes affecting information security. Required Skills & Qualifications: Degree in a technical or business subject. Recognised Information Security qualifications (e.g., CISA, CISM, CISSP). Substantial knowledge of various security domains. Understanding of NIST and other security standards like ISO27001. Strong knowledge of privacy frameworks and regulations (e.g., GDPR). Background in designing and implementing security solutions. Proficiency in Microsoft operating environments. Strong information system operations skills. Ability to manage multiple global stakeholders. Knowledge of Governance, Risk and Compliance. Internal audit experience is beneficial. The ideal candidate will: Have 5+ years of experience in information security within a large, multinational organisation. Have experience in building control/compliance frameworks. Possess leadership experience in Information Security or Audit and IT. Be proactive, flexible, and a strong team player. Have excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate technical topics to non-technical audiences. Be willing to travel globally as required. Have a detailed understanding of computer security, risk, and compliance.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Information Security Manager £80,000 - £100,000 Location: Crawley Job Type: Permanent Hybrid An Information Security Manager is required to be the process owner of all assurance activities related to the security of the company's information assets, ensuring compliance with information security policies. This role involves working closely with the Global Information Security Department and reporting to the Information Security Director. Day-to-day of the role: Develop and monitor a strategic enterprise information security program that aligns with global goals. Liaise with management and business users to understand goals and recommend security practices. Provide consultancy to ensure appropriate security controls are applied. Lead the company's information security organisation. Manage the development and delivery of security standards and best practices. Partner with stakeholders to raise awareness of security risk management. Keep updated on the security threat landscape and provide guidance on security risks. Assist in managing the global information security program's projects. Consult with senior management during cyber or information security crises. Analyse and recommend security solutions based on business requirements. Provide regular reports on information security issues to senior management. Advise on technical, legal, and regulatory changes affecting information security. Required Skills & Qualifications: Degree in a technical or business subject. Recognised Information Security qualifications (e.g., CISA, CISM, CISSP). Substantial knowledge of various security domains. Understanding of NIST and other security standards like ISO27001. Strong knowledge of privacy frameworks and regulations (e.g., GDPR). Background in designing and implementing security solutions. Proficiency in Microsoft operating environments. Strong information system operations skills. Ability to manage multiple global stakeholders. Knowledge of Governance, Risk and Compliance. Internal audit experience is beneficial. The ideal candidate will: Have 5+ years of experience in information security within a large, multinational organisation. Have experience in building control/compliance frameworks. Possess leadership experience in Information Security or Audit and IT. Be proactive, flexible, and a strong team player. Have excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate technical topics to non-technical audiences. Be willing to travel globally as required. Have a detailed understanding of computer security, risk, and compliance.
Internal IT Auditor, Warwick/Home Office Based We have recently announced the creation of Pilgrim s Shared Services, a fourth stand-alone company, which will bring together some of the support functions of our current three businesses (Moy Park, excluding France and Netherlands, Pilgrim s UK & Pilgrim s Food Masters). Its purpose is to deliver a high-quality shared service to those three businesses. As the business grows, this shared service will broaden opportunities for career development as part of a far larger organisation. We will also continue our investment in technology to drive efficiencies and improved ways of working. A dedicated Transactional Services team will be created to deliver a high-quality and cost-effective service to the Business Units. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit we are pleased to advise that we are now recruiting for an Internal IT Auditor The Role This role is responsible for the preparation, Management and Execution of the Annual Audit plan and Sox Programmes working with key stakeholders to agree timeframes within the specialist directive Job Responsibilities Assist Internal Audit Management in the Execution & delivery of the Annual Audit Plan Be a key contributor to the success of the Sarbanes-Oxley (Sox) Programme which includes executing walk-throughs, performing testing of key controls, disclosure controls, remediation testing, deficiency analysis and reporting. Perform risk-based IT and other Operational or technical audits as needed. Write Audit reports, present and discuss adequately supported audit findings, recommendations, and conclusions with management. Track outstanding recommendations on an ongoing basis to ensure that these are adequately implemented. Draft comprehensive, precise, and concise Audit reports for issue to all management levels. Prepare flow charts, identify key controls, and draft risk-based Audit Programmes. From time to time, assist with any other special project work, as requested by the Internal Audit Manager Identify potential process and Business improvement opportunities identified as part of audit testing and reviews. Attend and present at meetings as requested by the audit manager. Prepare and present status updates as requested by the audit manager. Work with Management and External Auditors as required by the audit manager What You ll Need Essential Relevant IT Business Degree / or IT Audit Qualification Strong Microsoft Skills Ability to reason effectively Strong team player and stakeholder management Excellent oral communication, writing, presentation and facilitation skills Excellent organisational and project management skills Ability to understand and challenge existing processes Methodical and diligent in your analysis of data Desirable Relevant Finance or Business Degree / Accounting or Audit Qualification Minimum 1-3 years experience of internal or external auditing Worked in an international manufacturing/ food processing environment Experience using Data Analytics Understanding of the requirements of Sox Section 404 Experience of using SAP PRINCE ISO21500 or similar What's in it for you? Remote working Highly competitive salary Attractive annual leave package Global growth opportunities Employee Assistance Program - online healthcare platform Life assurance A supportive company culture which supports our vision to be the best and most respected company in our industry, creating a better opportunity for our team members. Our values are at the heart of our business and drive everything we do. Availability is key as we are receptive and open and prepared to take on new challenges. Humility is important to us as we listen and respect each other and value opinions of others. Discipline is vital to fulfil commitment internally and externally. We need to be truthful to each other and respectful of other opinions, so Sincerity drives us. At Pilgrim s we focus on what s practical and important so through Simplicity, Ownership and Determination brings success. All these core values culminate into our vision which is: To be the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members. Pilgrim s Shared Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
Internal IT Auditor, Warwick/Home Office Based We have recently announced the creation of Pilgrim s Shared Services, a fourth stand-alone company, which will bring together some of the support functions of our current three businesses (Moy Park, excluding France and Netherlands, Pilgrim s UK & Pilgrim s Food Masters). Its purpose is to deliver a high-quality shared service to those three businesses. As the business grows, this shared service will broaden opportunities for career development as part of a far larger organisation. We will also continue our investment in technology to drive efficiencies and improved ways of working. A dedicated Transactional Services team will be created to deliver a high-quality and cost-effective service to the Business Units. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit we are pleased to advise that we are now recruiting for an Internal IT Auditor The Role This role is responsible for the preparation, Management and Execution of the Annual Audit plan and Sox Programmes working with key stakeholders to agree timeframes within the specialist directive Job Responsibilities Assist Internal Audit Management in the Execution & delivery of the Annual Audit Plan Be a key contributor to the success of the Sarbanes-Oxley (Sox) Programme which includes executing walk-throughs, performing testing of key controls, disclosure controls, remediation testing, deficiency analysis and reporting. Perform risk-based IT and other Operational or technical audits as needed. Write Audit reports, present and discuss adequately supported audit findings, recommendations, and conclusions with management. Track outstanding recommendations on an ongoing basis to ensure that these are adequately implemented. Draft comprehensive, precise, and concise Audit reports for issue to all management levels. Prepare flow charts, identify key controls, and draft risk-based Audit Programmes. From time to time, assist with any other special project work, as requested by the Internal Audit Manager Identify potential process and Business improvement opportunities identified as part of audit testing and reviews. Attend and present at meetings as requested by the audit manager. Prepare and present status updates as requested by the audit manager. Work with Management and External Auditors as required by the audit manager What You ll Need Essential Relevant IT Business Degree / or IT Audit Qualification Strong Microsoft Skills Ability to reason effectively Strong team player and stakeholder management Excellent oral communication, writing, presentation and facilitation skills Excellent organisational and project management skills Ability to understand and challenge existing processes Methodical and diligent in your analysis of data Desirable Relevant Finance or Business Degree / Accounting or Audit Qualification Minimum 1-3 years experience of internal or external auditing Worked in an international manufacturing/ food processing environment Experience using Data Analytics Understanding of the requirements of Sox Section 404 Experience of using SAP PRINCE ISO21500 or similar What's in it for you? Remote working Highly competitive salary Attractive annual leave package Global growth opportunities Employee Assistance Program - online healthcare platform Life assurance A supportive company culture which supports our vision to be the best and most respected company in our industry, creating a better opportunity for our team members. Our values are at the heart of our business and drive everything we do. Availability is key as we are receptive and open and prepared to take on new challenges. Humility is important to us as we listen and respect each other and value opinions of others. Discipline is vital to fulfil commitment internally and externally. We need to be truthful to each other and respectful of other opinions, so Sincerity drives us. At Pilgrim s we focus on what s practical and important so through Simplicity, Ownership and Determination brings success. All these core values culminate into our vision which is: To be the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members. Pilgrim s Shared Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Consistent with our policy of providing equality of opportunity for all, we are required to seek particular information from applicants. As part of your application you will be asked to answer a short number of questions. This information will be held separate to your application and treated in the strictest of confidence.
Make nuclear innovation possible: Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. The world is becoming increasingly data rich and enabled and the requirements for our projects are no different. Immersive techniques, whether visual and or auditory, such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) are advancing and becoming increasingly available as a method of enhancing access to project data. The ever-increasing adoption of Immersive techniques are seeing real project benefits such as de risking delivery, accessing sites virtually, facilitating training and digitally rehearsing activities to name but a few examples and the need for these skills to complement our engineering delivery work is clear and present both now and in the future. Your purpose: As the Head of XR you will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of our Extended Reality (XR) projects from conception to deployment. This includes Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) applications. Your strategic vision and expertise in XR technologies will drive the development of cutting-edge solutions that align with our market and customer needs. You will work closely with market account managers, project, and digital teams across our Nuclear and Power EMEA business to develop and implement the strategic vision for XR on projects aligning with our company objectives and getting ahead of market trends. Responsibilities: Recruit, develop and lead an emerging XR team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Oversee the full XR project lifecycle from ideation and development to testing, deployment and post-launch support. Develop and implement standards, methods, and procedures to document business needs, deliverables, qualitative and quantifiable metrics, and information security implications for use cases. Interface with internal project and site engineering teams to understand their technical needs and identify opportunities to develop proof of concepts and implement appropriate XR solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and comms, digital and technology solutions, finance, legal and commercial and information security to ensure XR projects meet business goals and user requirements. Stay abreast of the latest XR technologies and industry trends, incorporating best practices and innovations into our projects. Manage budgets, timelines and resources ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. Cultivate relationships with technology partners, vendors, and external stakeholders to enhance our capabilities and market position. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Digital Media or related field (Equivalent practical experience will be accepted). Minimum of 5 years of experience in XR development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Track record of successfully managing and delivering XR projects. Strong technical proficiency in XR platforms, tools, and programming languages (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine, C#, C++). Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills. Creative thinker with a passion for emerging technologies and solving complex problems. Ability to work in a dynamic environment, adapting to the various paces of the industry and sector and changing priorities. Why work for Atkins Réalis ? The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our nuclear and clean energy teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency. Read more about our Vision for Women. Meeting your needs: When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward," a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need. New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis. It will take some time for all our information to update - you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below: YourReward at SNC-Lavalin () . More about us: AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world. AtkinsRéalis Latest Projects Articles () Additional Information: This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
Apr 14, 2024
Full time
Make nuclear innovation possible: Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' problems head-on. It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions. The world is becoming increasingly data rich and enabled and the requirements for our projects are no different. Immersive techniques, whether visual and or auditory, such as Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) and Mixed Reality (MR) are advancing and becoming increasingly available as a method of enhancing access to project data. The ever-increasing adoption of Immersive techniques are seeing real project benefits such as de risking delivery, accessing sites virtually, facilitating training and digitally rehearsing activities to name but a few examples and the need for these skills to complement our engineering delivery work is clear and present both now and in the future. Your purpose: As the Head of XR you will be responsible for overseeing the development and execution of our Extended Reality (XR) projects from conception to deployment. This includes Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) applications. Your strategic vision and expertise in XR technologies will drive the development of cutting-edge solutions that align with our market and customer needs. You will work closely with market account managers, project, and digital teams across our Nuclear and Power EMEA business to develop and implement the strategic vision for XR on projects aligning with our company objectives and getting ahead of market trends. Responsibilities: Recruit, develop and lead an emerging XR team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Oversee the full XR project lifecycle from ideation and development to testing, deployment and post-launch support. Develop and implement standards, methods, and procedures to document business needs, deliverables, qualitative and quantifiable metrics, and information security implications for use cases. Interface with internal project and site engineering teams to understand their technical needs and identify opportunities to develop proof of concepts and implement appropriate XR solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing and comms, digital and technology solutions, finance, legal and commercial and information security to ensure XR projects meet business goals and user requirements. Stay abreast of the latest XR technologies and industry trends, incorporating best practices and innovations into our projects. Manage budgets, timelines and resources ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope. Cultivate relationships with technology partners, vendors, and external stakeholders to enhance our capabilities and market position. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, Digital Media or related field (Equivalent practical experience will be accepted). Minimum of 5 years of experience in XR development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Track record of successfully managing and delivering XR projects. Strong technical proficiency in XR platforms, tools, and programming languages (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine, C#, C++). Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills. Creative thinker with a passion for emerging technologies and solving complex problems. Ability to work in a dynamic environment, adapting to the various paces of the industry and sector and changing priorities. Why work for Atkins Réalis ? The UK is the first major economy to legislate for a Net Zero target by 2050. To achieve this, our nuclear and clean energy teams are ensuring a mix of secure and sustainable energies that can meet our industry and lifestyle demands today, and in 30 years' time. We help to power our world through exciting new technologies and intelligent cybersecurity systems on projects that vary greatly in size, scope, and scale. So, you'll be creating the right safe and resilient systems across nuclear power, renewables, decarbonisation development, new builds and energy efficiency. Read more about our Vision for Women. Meeting your needs: When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward," a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career. Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need. New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis. It will take some time for all our information to update - you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below: YourReward at SNC-Lavalin () . More about us: AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world. AtkinsRéalis Latest Projects Articles () Additional Information: This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. 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Role: Lab Services Project Manager Salary range: £DOE Location: Edinburgh What will you be doing as a Lab Services Project Manager? As the Lab Services Project Manager, you will helm the strategic planning, seamless coordination, and meticulous oversight of diverse laboratory endeavours within a vibrant scientific milieu. Collaborating closely with scientists, Department Heads, clients, and stakeholders, you will champion the triumphant realization of projects. Your mandate encompasses the de-risking and proficient delivery of all projects, aligning with managed client expectations, thereby materializing tangible benefits, and fostering enduring client relationships. You will spearhead the delivery of project excellence, ensuring adherence to an established impact reporting framework while vigilantly monitoring performance metrics. Responsibilities as a Lab Services Project Manager? Project Planning and Implementation: Develop comprehensive project plans delineating scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requisites. Liaise with laboratory teams to ensure the efficient execution of projects while upholding stringent quality standards. Client Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison for clients, furnishing regular updates, attending to inquiries, and managing client expectations. Collaborate with clients to grasp project requirements thoroughly and ensure alignment with their expectations. Resource Allocation: Efficiently allocate laboratory resources to meet project deadlines and deliverables. Coordinate with section leads and scientists to maintain optimal staffing levels and equipment availability for project tasks. Quality Assurance: Enforce stringent quality control protocols to safeguard the accuracy and reliability of laboratory outcomes. Collaborate with quality assurance teams to conduct necessary audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Financial Oversight: Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and uphold financial targets. Identify and communicate potential budgetary concerns and deviations to stakeholders, striving to optimize resource allocation within budget constraints. Project Documentation: Maintain meticulous and current project documentation, encompassing protocols, reports, and requisite regulatory paperwork. Prepare and submit project documentation for both internal and external review processes. Stakeholder Collaboration: Cultivate collaboration and seamless communication with cross-functional teams, including commercial, scientific, and technical personnel. Collaborate closely with project stakeholders to discern their requirements and address any arising issues or apprehensions. Continuous Enhancement: Identify avenues for process enhancement and implement industry best practices to bolster project efficiency and quality. Remain abreast of industry trends and advancements in laboratory technologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications: Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., biology, chemistry, or related field). Proven experience in project management within a laboratory or scientific environment. Strong organizational and communication skills. Familiarity with laboratory procedures, equipment, and safety protocols. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards. Proficiency in project management tools and software. Certification in project management is a plus. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.
Apr 14, 2024
Full time
Role: Lab Services Project Manager Salary range: £DOE Location: Edinburgh What will you be doing as a Lab Services Project Manager? As the Lab Services Project Manager, you will helm the strategic planning, seamless coordination, and meticulous oversight of diverse laboratory endeavours within a vibrant scientific milieu. Collaborating closely with scientists, Department Heads, clients, and stakeholders, you will champion the triumphant realization of projects. Your mandate encompasses the de-risking and proficient delivery of all projects, aligning with managed client expectations, thereby materializing tangible benefits, and fostering enduring client relationships. You will spearhead the delivery of project excellence, ensuring adherence to an established impact reporting framework while vigilantly monitoring performance metrics. Responsibilities as a Lab Services Project Manager? Project Planning and Implementation: Develop comprehensive project plans delineating scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requisites. Liaise with laboratory teams to ensure the efficient execution of projects while upholding stringent quality standards. Client Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison for clients, furnishing regular updates, attending to inquiries, and managing client expectations. Collaborate with clients to grasp project requirements thoroughly and ensure alignment with their expectations. Resource Allocation: Efficiently allocate laboratory resources to meet project deadlines and deliverables. Coordinate with section leads and scientists to maintain optimal staffing levels and equipment availability for project tasks. Quality Assurance: Enforce stringent quality control protocols to safeguard the accuracy and reliability of laboratory outcomes. Collaborate with quality assurance teams to conduct necessary audits and inspections, ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations. Financial Oversight: Monitor project budgets, track expenditures, and uphold financial targets. Identify and communicate potential budgetary concerns and deviations to stakeholders, striving to optimize resource allocation within budget constraints. Project Documentation: Maintain meticulous and current project documentation, encompassing protocols, reports, and requisite regulatory paperwork. Prepare and submit project documentation for both internal and external review processes. Stakeholder Collaboration: Cultivate collaboration and seamless communication with cross-functional teams, including commercial, scientific, and technical personnel. Collaborate closely with project stakeholders to discern their requirements and address any arising issues or apprehensions. Continuous Enhancement: Identify avenues for process enhancement and implement industry best practices to bolster project efficiency and quality. Remain abreast of industry trends and advancements in laboratory technologies to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Qualifications: Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant scientific field (e.g., biology, chemistry, or related field). Proven experience in project management within a laboratory or scientific environment. Strong organizational and communication skills. Familiarity with laboratory procedures, equipment, and safety protocols. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards. Proficiency in project management tools and software. Certification in project management is a plus. Services advertised by Gold Group are those of an Agency and/or an Employment Business.We will contact you within the next 14 days if you are selected for interview. For a copy of our privacy policy please visit our website.