Responsible for the management, support, maintenance, upgrade and development of IT applications within the business. Overseeing system reliability, security and scalability while playing a leading role in identifying technical requirements, driving DevOps practices, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Client Details Leading property developer in London Description Provide 3rd line support for business applications with a primary focus on continual improvement, upgrade, integration and development. Take a lead role in identifying technical requirements in IT projects, providing technical support, maintaining comprehensive documentation of systems architecture, configurations and procedures while ensuring source control aligns with industry best practices Drive continuous value delivery to the business, adapting to changes, fostering collaboration and enhancing communications across teams. Aid in implementing DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines deployments, leading their integration and staying updated on evolving DevOps trends and technologies. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and resilience plan for all IT applications and databases to ensure seamless continuity in the face of unexpected events. To follow Change Control procedures alongside best practice deployment in line with corporate cyber security standards. Manage relationships with users, key stakeholders and 3rd parties for applications delivery and support, including IT Application contracts renewals. Provide support for database upgrades and public websites including monthly health checks and refresh processes. Analyse data and present insights through reports and also assist with the design and development of complex SQL queries as required by the business. Develop automation scripts using APIs and other tools for continuous integration, deployment and monitoring, in ensuring reliability and efficiency in system operation. Implement robust security measures and ensure systems adhere to regulatory compliance standards, participating in regular audits and remediations as necessary. To identify and replace legacy applications where possible consolidating similar applications across the business. Coach, train and mentor junior members of the team on key skills and knowledge areas Undertake other duties as requested by Line Management. Profile Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of related professional experience. A minimum of 4 years' experience in a development role. Proficient in problem-solving within an operational support environment, adept at triaging tickets and resolving issues to minimise further incidents. Strong analytical skills to identify business requirements and offer effective solutions. Experience with DevOps principles and practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing and change control best practices. 4+ years experience in major programming languages such as ASP.NET, PHP along with substantial experience in major relational databases , preferably MS SQL Server, MySQL. Skilled in writing complex SQL queries, report development and data processing, with exposure to PowerBI. Experience with WordPress, cPanel and WHM. Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and REST API. Proven expertise and skill in cloud-based technologies, ideally with skills in Azure Experience with both Windows and Linux/Unix-based operating systems. Ability to work under pressure across diverse projects and deal effectively with ad-hoc tasks. Willingness to quickly embrace new technologies and learn modern development tools. Strong ability to engage with Suppliers and External Consultants. Strong within both a team and individual project environment. Job Offer competitive salary hybrid working generous pension insurance plans, health care subsidised gym membership store discounts. family leave
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Responsible for the management, support, maintenance, upgrade and development of IT applications within the business. Overseeing system reliability, security and scalability while playing a leading role in identifying technical requirements, driving DevOps practices, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Client Details Leading property developer in London Description Provide 3rd line support for business applications with a primary focus on continual improvement, upgrade, integration and development. Take a lead role in identifying technical requirements in IT projects, providing technical support, maintaining comprehensive documentation of systems architecture, configurations and procedures while ensuring source control aligns with industry best practices Drive continuous value delivery to the business, adapting to changes, fostering collaboration and enhancing communications across teams. Aid in implementing DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines deployments, leading their integration and staying updated on evolving DevOps trends and technologies. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and resilience plan for all IT applications and databases to ensure seamless continuity in the face of unexpected events. To follow Change Control procedures alongside best practice deployment in line with corporate cyber security standards. Manage relationships with users, key stakeholders and 3rd parties for applications delivery and support, including IT Application contracts renewals. Provide support for database upgrades and public websites including monthly health checks and refresh processes. Analyse data and present insights through reports and also assist with the design and development of complex SQL queries as required by the business. Develop automation scripts using APIs and other tools for continuous integration, deployment and monitoring, in ensuring reliability and efficiency in system operation. Implement robust security measures and ensure systems adhere to regulatory compliance standards, participating in regular audits and remediations as necessary. To identify and replace legacy applications where possible consolidating similar applications across the business. Coach, train and mentor junior members of the team on key skills and knowledge areas Undertake other duties as requested by Line Management. Profile Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of related professional experience. A minimum of 4 years' experience in a development role. Proficient in problem-solving within an operational support environment, adept at triaging tickets and resolving issues to minimise further incidents. Strong analytical skills to identify business requirements and offer effective solutions. Experience with DevOps principles and practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing and change control best practices. 4+ years experience in major programming languages such as ASP.NET, PHP along with substantial experience in major relational databases , preferably MS SQL Server, MySQL. Skilled in writing complex SQL queries, report development and data processing, with exposure to PowerBI. Experience with WordPress, cPanel and WHM. Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and REST API. Proven expertise and skill in cloud-based technologies, ideally with skills in Azure Experience with both Windows and Linux/Unix-based operating systems. Ability to work under pressure across diverse projects and deal effectively with ad-hoc tasks. Willingness to quickly embrace new technologies and learn modern development tools. Strong ability to engage with Suppliers and External Consultants. Strong within both a team and individual project environment. Job Offer competitive salary hybrid working generous pension insurance plans, health care subsidised gym membership store discounts. family leave
Role: Senior Systems Analyst/Developer - Hybrid Our client is a highly prestigious corporate company based in the heart of the Docklands. Job Summary: Responsible for the management, support, maintenance, upgrade, and development of IT applications within the business. The role will strive to ensure that the business deploys best of breed solutions in a continuous cycle of review and improvement. In addition, that IT change control policies are in place and adhered to. Also, responsibilities involve overseeing system reliability, security and scalability while playing a leading role in identifying technical requirements, driving DevOps practices and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Main Responsibilities: Provide 3rd line support for business applications with a primary focus on continual improvement, upgrade, integration and development. Take a lead role in identifying technical requirements in IT projects, providing technical support, maintaining comprehensive documentation of systems architecture, configurations and procedures while ensuring source control aligns with industry best practices. Drive continuous value delivery to the business, adapting to changes, fostering collaboration and enhancing communications across teams. Aid in implementing DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines deployments, leading their integration and staying updated on evolving DevOps trends and technologies. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and resilience plan for all IT applications and databases to ensure seamless continuity in the face of unexpected events. To follow Change Control procedures alongside best practice deployment in line with corporate cyber security standards. Manage relationships with users, key stakeholders and 3rd parties for applications delivery and support, including IT Application contracts renewals. Provide support for database upgrades and public websites including monthly health checks and refresh processes. Analyse data and present insights through reports and also assist with the design and development of complex SQL queries as required by the business. Develop automation scripts using APIs and other tools for continuous integration, deployment and monitoring, in ensuring reliability and efficiency in system operation. Implement robust security measures and ensure systems adhere to regulatory compliance standards, participating in regular audits and remediations as necessary. To identify and replace legacy applications where possible consolidating similar applications across the business. Coach, train and mentor junior members of the team on key skills and knowledge areas Undertake other duties as requested by Line Management. What We Require of You: A minimum of 5 years' experience in a Senior Systems Analyst/Development role A minimum of 4 years' experience in a development role. Proficient in problem-solving within an operational support environment, adept at triaging tickets and resolving issues to minimise further incidents. Strong analytical skills to identify business requirements and offer effective solutions. 4+ years' experience in major programming languages such as ASP.NET, PHP along with substantial experience in major relational databases, preferably MS SQL Server, MySQL. Skilled in writing complex SQL queries, report development and data processing, with exposure to PowerBI. Proven expertise and skill in cloud-based technologies, ideally with skills in Azure Experience with Windows operating systems. Ability to work under pressure across diverse projects and deal effectively with ad-hoc tasks. Willingness to quickly embrace new technologies and learn modern development tools. Strong ability to engage with Suppliers and External Consultants. Strong within both a team and individual project environment. Strong customer service skills whilst ensuring requirements scope is managed. The following experience would be highly advantageous: Experience with WordPress, cPanel and WHM. Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and REST API. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant discipline Experience with Linux/Unix-based operating systems Experience with DevOps principles and practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing and change control best practices.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Role: Senior Systems Analyst/Developer - Hybrid Our client is a highly prestigious corporate company based in the heart of the Docklands. Job Summary: Responsible for the management, support, maintenance, upgrade, and development of IT applications within the business. The role will strive to ensure that the business deploys best of breed solutions in a continuous cycle of review and improvement. In addition, that IT change control policies are in place and adhered to. Also, responsibilities involve overseeing system reliability, security and scalability while playing a leading role in identifying technical requirements, driving DevOps practices and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Main Responsibilities: Provide 3rd line support for business applications with a primary focus on continual improvement, upgrade, integration and development. Take a lead role in identifying technical requirements in IT projects, providing technical support, maintaining comprehensive documentation of systems architecture, configurations and procedures while ensuring source control aligns with industry best practices. Drive continuous value delivery to the business, adapting to changes, fostering collaboration and enhancing communications across teams. Aid in implementing DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines deployments, leading their integration and staying updated on evolving DevOps trends and technologies. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and resilience plan for all IT applications and databases to ensure seamless continuity in the face of unexpected events. To follow Change Control procedures alongside best practice deployment in line with corporate cyber security standards. Manage relationships with users, key stakeholders and 3rd parties for applications delivery and support, including IT Application contracts renewals. Provide support for database upgrades and public websites including monthly health checks and refresh processes. Analyse data and present insights through reports and also assist with the design and development of complex SQL queries as required by the business. Develop automation scripts using APIs and other tools for continuous integration, deployment and monitoring, in ensuring reliability and efficiency in system operation. Implement robust security measures and ensure systems adhere to regulatory compliance standards, participating in regular audits and remediations as necessary. To identify and replace legacy applications where possible consolidating similar applications across the business. Coach, train and mentor junior members of the team on key skills and knowledge areas Undertake other duties as requested by Line Management. What We Require of You: A minimum of 5 years' experience in a Senior Systems Analyst/Development role A minimum of 4 years' experience in a development role. Proficient in problem-solving within an operational support environment, adept at triaging tickets and resolving issues to minimise further incidents. Strong analytical skills to identify business requirements and offer effective solutions. 4+ years' experience in major programming languages such as ASP.NET, PHP along with substantial experience in major relational databases, preferably MS SQL Server, MySQL. Skilled in writing complex SQL queries, report development and data processing, with exposure to PowerBI. Proven expertise and skill in cloud-based technologies, ideally with skills in Azure Experience with Windows operating systems. Ability to work under pressure across diverse projects and deal effectively with ad-hoc tasks. Willingness to quickly embrace new technologies and learn modern development tools. Strong ability to engage with Suppliers and External Consultants. Strong within both a team and individual project environment. Strong customer service skills whilst ensuring requirements scope is managed. The following experience would be highly advantageous: Experience with WordPress, cPanel and WHM. Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and REST API. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant discipline Experience with Linux/Unix-based operating systems Experience with DevOps principles and practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing and change control best practices.
Job Title: Site Reliability Engineer Location: Hybrid with onsite requirements in London as and when required Contract Length: Six Months Role Summary Our client has chosen to do something incredible. They are totally transforming their business and building our future on smoke-free products that are a better choice than continued smoking. Ultimately we want to stop selling cigarettes for good and as soon as possible. With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you'll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. We are looking for world-class Site Reliability Engineer with experience in developing processes, tools and automation for managing distributed systems in production environments. Our team combines software and systems engineering with system administration practices to develop creative engineering solutions to operations problems. We are expecting our SREs to live and breathe customer solutions. Our technology footprint is large and unwiedly and needs to be consolidated, managed, automated and simplified - our constant optimization of it is of huge importance. The delivery team comprises Site Reliability Engineers and DevOps Engineers to help crafting solutions that will delight our markets, regions, functions and ultimately, our consumers. The team interact very closely with our vendor population, especially Amazon Web Services, Salesforce, Adobe and SAP) to deliver change to the technology estate and integrate technology where vendors are less mature. This position is an integral member of the wider technology function and will be highly visible, work across multiple teams to deliver reliable solutions and drive both efficiency and effectiveness. It is essential that the role holder is a highly collaborative individual. We are seeking individuals that enjoy automating and reducing manual work - quality and time to market is important to us so it's key that we have people who truly believe in this direction. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Proficiency in coding/scripting languages such as Python, Java, or Go, utilized for automating deployment, configuration, management, and monitoring processes. Strong understanding and practical experience with observability/monitoring tooling like New Relic, Dynatrace, or Splunk. Ability to define and create monitors/alerts at both infrastructure and application layers. Demonstrated automation skills, showcasing how you've applied automation to solve problems and reduce manual effort and activity. Knowledge of distributed computing and cloud-native applications, including proficiency in AWS, Terraform, ELK stack (including monitoring tools as mentioned), PagerDuty/OpsGenie or similar, and Jenkins. NON-TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Awareness of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, including Service Level Objectives (SLOs), Service Level Indicators (SLIs), and error budgets. Understanding of development and operations models, with a holistic view of monitoring systems and processes. Experience working in Agile environments, with the ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities. OTHER DESIRABLE SKILLS: Exceptional problem-solving skills with an investigative mindset, capable of identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions. Strong collaboration skills, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals. WHAT WE OFFER Our success depends on the people who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join my client and you too can: Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We'll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore. Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone's contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world's best people and feel like you belong. Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business - our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress. Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to improve the lives of a billion smokers. THE CLIENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Mar 22, 2024
Contractor
Job Title: Site Reliability Engineer Location: Hybrid with onsite requirements in London as and when required Contract Length: Six Months Role Summary Our client has chosen to do something incredible. They are totally transforming their business and building our future on smoke-free products that are a better choice than continued smoking. Ultimately we want to stop selling cigarettes for good and as soon as possible. With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you'll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. We are looking for world-class Site Reliability Engineer with experience in developing processes, tools and automation for managing distributed systems in production environments. Our team combines software and systems engineering with system administration practices to develop creative engineering solutions to operations problems. We are expecting our SREs to live and breathe customer solutions. Our technology footprint is large and unwiedly and needs to be consolidated, managed, automated and simplified - our constant optimization of it is of huge importance. The delivery team comprises Site Reliability Engineers and DevOps Engineers to help crafting solutions that will delight our markets, regions, functions and ultimately, our consumers. The team interact very closely with our vendor population, especially Amazon Web Services, Salesforce, Adobe and SAP) to deliver change to the technology estate and integrate technology where vendors are less mature. This position is an integral member of the wider technology function and will be highly visible, work across multiple teams to deliver reliable solutions and drive both efficiency and effectiveness. It is essential that the role holder is a highly collaborative individual. We are seeking individuals that enjoy automating and reducing manual work - quality and time to market is important to us so it's key that we have people who truly believe in this direction. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Proficiency in coding/scripting languages such as Python, Java, or Go, utilized for automating deployment, configuration, management, and monitoring processes. Strong understanding and practical experience with observability/monitoring tooling like New Relic, Dynatrace, or Splunk. Ability to define and create monitors/alerts at both infrastructure and application layers. Demonstrated automation skills, showcasing how you've applied automation to solve problems and reduce manual effort and activity. Knowledge of distributed computing and cloud-native applications, including proficiency in AWS, Terraform, ELK stack (including monitoring tools as mentioned), PagerDuty/OpsGenie or similar, and Jenkins. NON-TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Awareness of Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles, including Service Level Objectives (SLOs), Service Level Indicators (SLIs), and error budgets. Understanding of development and operations models, with a holistic view of monitoring systems and processes. Experience working in Agile environments, with the ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities. OTHER DESIRABLE SKILLS: Exceptional problem-solving skills with an investigative mindset, capable of identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions. Strong collaboration skills, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals. WHAT WE OFFER Our success depends on the people who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join my client and you too can: Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We'll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore. Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone's contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world's best people and feel like you belong. Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business - our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress. Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to improve the lives of a billion smokers. THE CLIENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Description and requirements Our Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture team is working in partnership with HS2 to deliver the new London tunnels from Euston to West Ruislip. Our joint venture team is working on sites at Euston, Old Oak Common and West Ruislip, building tunnels 13 miles long and up to 50m deep, supporting delivery of HS2 phase one. We are looking for A Process and Data Manager to Join our Consents & Engagement team on our HS2 team onsite in London. Job Introduction The Consents & Engagement team's purpose is to deliver an inclusive engagement programme to involve and inform our local community and stakeholders about our approved works. Our Area East team is building the HS2 railway infrastructure in the approaches into Euston Station between Hampstead Road and London Zoo car park. We are not building the station. Our Consent & Engagement team's objectives are to achieve consents in time to start works and ensure all works comply with agreed consents and commitments genuinely involve and inform stakeholders and community as we design and construct our works help locals cope with our works and leave a positive legacy. About the role: Based in Euston as part of SCS' Area East Consents & Engagement team, the Process and Data Manager will report into the Area East Senior Consents & Engagement Manager. You will be an experienced data, business and process or project manager with exceptional Excel skills (there will be an Excel test). You will rely on your expertise in data engineering, PowerBI and database use to develop, improve, integrate, and coordinate existing platforms, systems, and processes to meet the team's requirements. Working with discipline leads and stakeholders from within the project - and occasionally outside the organisation - you will manage a small team of officers in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. You will work closely with technical and non-technical experts who specialise in planning and reporting platforms to develop efficient solutions and processes. With a complete understanding of our works, stakeholders, programme, and our obligations under the HS2 Act and the main works civils contract, the Data and Process Manager will be responsible for the smooth-running of our internal operations, providing advice and support to the broader team. You will also work closely with SCS' core services Consents & Engagement team, who develop and implement strategy and processes for SCS-wide matters as well as provide support and guidance to the area Consents & Engagement teams. You will deputise for the Consents & Engagement Area East lead as required and ensure we are proactively managing the team's reputation with the broader organisation and client. Main Responsibilities Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of changing business requirements Develop, implement, and manage all team processes, systems, and procedures to inform advance planning, achieve KPIs, meet client and community expectations and ensure timely and efficient reporting Oversee accurate information capture, tracking, change management, sharing and reporting across a number of teams Integrate planning, tracking, reporting and processes with other SCS and HS2 teams and platforms including PowerBI, Excel and Microsoft Dynamics as the community database Explore ways to enhance data and process quality, reliability, and integration Remain up to date with industry standards and technological advancements that will improve the quality of your outputs Ensure compliance with all commitments under the HS2 Act and main works civils contract Process information in accordance with GDPR and ensuring the team's compliance with SCS' data security policies and GDPR Key Deliverables: Overhaul reporting process and deliverables Developing and managing a process for capturing C&E lead times in the overarching programme Working with the C&E East-wide team to develop a C&E request process Coordinating with GIS and BIM teams to develop map-based and modelling tools for C&E internal and external use Developing and maintaining a C&E East team procedures manual and process maps Developing and maintaining a team tracker to manage desks, leave, training, start dates/job IDs/end dates Understanding and improving HS2's enquiries and complaints database (SRM) in collaboration with HS2 and other SCS colleagues Achieve error-free, efficient, and coordinated updates and change management for key trackers and databases, in particular project commitments database (U&As) property/resident interface (noise insulation, asset protection, instrumentation & monitoring, surveys, settlement deeds, small claims, special cases) SRM (HS2's stakeholder database) Engagement schedule and lookaheads Monthly reports Consents tracker The Ideal Candidate Essential: A collaborative self-starter with strong problem-solving skills Great logic with excellent analytical ability Expert level Excel skills with the ability to train team members to an advanced level Current expert knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire expert knowledge of, PowerBI, Aphex, Assetwise, MS Dynamics, SharePoint, and other platforms Project and/or data/process management Ability to work in a highly regulated and pressured environment with shifting priorities, deadlines, and business requirements Demonstrated experience leading a team in the development and delivery of processes and data management Excellent written and spoken communications skills, ensuring consistency, relevance, and accuracy across all channels with proven ability to translate technical information into plain English Technologically competent with the ability to capitalise on BIM, GIS, PowerBI and innovation specialists across the broader team actively seek to implement efficiencies and improvements Previous experience as a data engineer or process/project manager in a similar role Degree in computer science, IT or similar or relevant experience will be considered. Desirable: Data engineering certification (e.g., IBM Certified Data Engineer) is a plus Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. Flexible working We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role. Reasonable adjustments We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. More information about the role Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: Closing date The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
Description and requirements Our Skanska Costain STRABAG joint venture team is working in partnership with HS2 to deliver the new London tunnels from Euston to West Ruislip. Our joint venture team is working on sites at Euston, Old Oak Common and West Ruislip, building tunnels 13 miles long and up to 50m deep, supporting delivery of HS2 phase one. We are looking for A Process and Data Manager to Join our Consents & Engagement team on our HS2 team onsite in London. Job Introduction The Consents & Engagement team's purpose is to deliver an inclusive engagement programme to involve and inform our local community and stakeholders about our approved works. Our Area East team is building the HS2 railway infrastructure in the approaches into Euston Station between Hampstead Road and London Zoo car park. We are not building the station. Our Consent & Engagement team's objectives are to achieve consents in time to start works and ensure all works comply with agreed consents and commitments genuinely involve and inform stakeholders and community as we design and construct our works help locals cope with our works and leave a positive legacy. About the role: Based in Euston as part of SCS' Area East Consents & Engagement team, the Process and Data Manager will report into the Area East Senior Consents & Engagement Manager. You will be an experienced data, business and process or project manager with exceptional Excel skills (there will be an Excel test). You will rely on your expertise in data engineering, PowerBI and database use to develop, improve, integrate, and coordinate existing platforms, systems, and processes to meet the team's requirements. Working with discipline leads and stakeholders from within the project - and occasionally outside the organisation - you will manage a small team of officers in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment. You will work closely with technical and non-technical experts who specialise in planning and reporting platforms to develop efficient solutions and processes. With a complete understanding of our works, stakeholders, programme, and our obligations under the HS2 Act and the main works civils contract, the Data and Process Manager will be responsible for the smooth-running of our internal operations, providing advice and support to the broader team. You will also work closely with SCS' core services Consents & Engagement team, who develop and implement strategy and processes for SCS-wide matters as well as provide support and guidance to the area Consents & Engagement teams. You will deputise for the Consents & Engagement Area East lead as required and ensure we are proactively managing the team's reputation with the broader organisation and client. Main Responsibilities Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of changing business requirements Develop, implement, and manage all team processes, systems, and procedures to inform advance planning, achieve KPIs, meet client and community expectations and ensure timely and efficient reporting Oversee accurate information capture, tracking, change management, sharing and reporting across a number of teams Integrate planning, tracking, reporting and processes with other SCS and HS2 teams and platforms including PowerBI, Excel and Microsoft Dynamics as the community database Explore ways to enhance data and process quality, reliability, and integration Remain up to date with industry standards and technological advancements that will improve the quality of your outputs Ensure compliance with all commitments under the HS2 Act and main works civils contract Process information in accordance with GDPR and ensuring the team's compliance with SCS' data security policies and GDPR Key Deliverables: Overhaul reporting process and deliverables Developing and managing a process for capturing C&E lead times in the overarching programme Working with the C&E East-wide team to develop a C&E request process Coordinating with GIS and BIM teams to develop map-based and modelling tools for C&E internal and external use Developing and maintaining a C&E East team procedures manual and process maps Developing and maintaining a team tracker to manage desks, leave, training, start dates/job IDs/end dates Understanding and improving HS2's enquiries and complaints database (SRM) in collaboration with HS2 and other SCS colleagues Achieve error-free, efficient, and coordinated updates and change management for key trackers and databases, in particular project commitments database (U&As) property/resident interface (noise insulation, asset protection, instrumentation & monitoring, surveys, settlement deeds, small claims, special cases) SRM (HS2's stakeholder database) Engagement schedule and lookaheads Monthly reports Consents tracker The Ideal Candidate Essential: A collaborative self-starter with strong problem-solving skills Great logic with excellent analytical ability Expert level Excel skills with the ability to train team members to an advanced level Current expert knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire expert knowledge of, PowerBI, Aphex, Assetwise, MS Dynamics, SharePoint, and other platforms Project and/or data/process management Ability to work in a highly regulated and pressured environment with shifting priorities, deadlines, and business requirements Demonstrated experience leading a team in the development and delivery of processes and data management Excellent written and spoken communications skills, ensuring consistency, relevance, and accuracy across all channels with proven ability to translate technical information into plain English Technologically competent with the ability to capitalise on BIM, GIS, PowerBI and innovation specialists across the broader team actively seek to implement efficiencies and improvements Previous experience as a data engineer or process/project manager in a similar role Degree in computer science, IT or similar or relevant experience will be considered. Desirable: Data engineering certification (e.g., IBM Certified Data Engineer) is a plus Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. Equal opportunities We thrive through embracing differences, whether they be social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation and any other protected characteristic - we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it Naturally Skanska. Flexible working We welcome you to ask about flexibility at interview stage and we will explore what is possible for the role. Reasonable adjustments We would like you to perform at your best at every stage of our recruitment process. Please contact us using if you require any adjustments that would support you throughout your application. More information about the role Please note this is an advert for our job vacancy, and therefore may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of Skanska. For a full role profile, please contact us: Closing date The closing date for this vacancy may be subject to change any time at the sole discretion of the business.
Senior Content Manager - Public Sector
We are seeking a Senior Content Manager with strong experience of the below requirements. The initial contract runs for 6 months and there is a possibility of extension. You will be working for a public sector organisation, based in Central London.
Daily Rate: £400-£450
The successful candidate must either hold current SC level clearance or be willing to undergo security vetting in order to obtain the level required.
Key Tasks
Production and oversight of the digital media creation and multi-channel distribution of the department's content (graphics, infographics, photography, video, audio, animation, etc.) to deliver innovative, compelling and relevant content of the highest quality and to ensure that all content produced by the team meets the same high standards and supports the DfT's comms strategy.
To generate ideas and innovative approaches delivering by example and sell them into colleagues and other members of the team, encouraging others to share and explore their ideas. Ensure robust distribution plans are in place for all content and that everything produced is monitored and evaluated.
To lead by example and motivate the content team to develop and publish useful and inspiring content that adheres to the departments' content strategy, publishing guidelines and supports the departments core communication campaigns. Team and resource management to include content development, directly overseeing work schedules, priorities and resourcing issues including the professional development of all its members and providing support for less senior members of the team.
To develop an effective working relationship with GDS, GCS and other external stakeholders. To develop an effective working relationship with partners across the DfT Group and collaborate to drive up standards of digital creativity and content creation.
The Chief Content Officer/Content Team lead will report to the Head of Content & Digital within the Communications Directorate. This role will have direct line management responsibility for: 2 Senior Digital Content Officers 2 Digital Content Officers 1 Senior Digital Products Officer 1 Senior Digital Designer 1 Digital monitoring, evaluation and analysis officer
The role will be expected to deputise for the Head of Content & Digital as and when necessary, and to set the direction for and Chair the cross Group monthly content editorial meeting.Essential Skills:
Extensive experience of working in a busy web/digital environment, leading a team and managing resource and budgets.
Proven experience of developing different forms of content for a range of social/digital channels including for example, maps, infographics, digital imagery (still and moving) and video Proven experience of leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team.
Proven experience of managing change and supporting transition of staff to new and different roles whilst establishing new ways of working and processes for content development.
Proven experience of leading creative brainstorms to encourage innovative thinking and creative ideas for content development.
Proven experience of leading the development of a range of digital channels and implementing new and innovative strategies.
Experience and understanding of monitoring, analysing and evaluating digital content success and using insight to inform future content development and distribution.
Project management experience, and experience of managing high workloads with conflicting priorities and short turn-around time.
Experience of developing audience focussed content based on data and insight.
Proven experience of providing overall editorial control to ensure appropriate content, messaging, tone and consistency in all communication.
Evidence of strong content production skills across a range of channels- social and digital.
Evidence of creative approach to delivering content.
Team management- internally, it's a fairly new team. There will be vacancies that will still need to be filled, so may be involved in the recruiting. Strong leadership and management skills.Desirable Skills:
Skills in video creation
Brainstorming- who can take a brief and engage with others to develop ideas
Creative thinking, campaign approach in internal comms.
Strategic around external comms.Please note the closing date for applications for this role is 2pm on 22nd February 2016.
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Feb 21, 2016
Senior Content Manager - Public Sector
We are seeking a Senior Content Manager with strong experience of the below requirements. The initial contract runs for 6 months and there is a possibility of extension. You will be working for a public sector organisation, based in Central London.
Daily Rate: £400-£450
The successful candidate must either hold current SC level clearance or be willing to undergo security vetting in order to obtain the level required.
Key Tasks
Production and oversight of the digital media creation and multi-channel distribution of the department's content (graphics, infographics, photography, video, audio, animation, etc.) to deliver innovative, compelling and relevant content of the highest quality and to ensure that all content produced by the team meets the same high standards and supports the DfT's comms strategy.
To generate ideas and innovative approaches delivering by example and sell them into colleagues and other members of the team, encouraging others to share and explore their ideas. Ensure robust distribution plans are in place for all content and that everything produced is monitored and evaluated.
To lead by example and motivate the content team to develop and publish useful and inspiring content that adheres to the departments' content strategy, publishing guidelines and supports the departments core communication campaigns. Team and resource management to include content development, directly overseeing work schedules, priorities and resourcing issues including the professional development of all its members and providing support for less senior members of the team.
To develop an effective working relationship with GDS, GCS and other external stakeholders. To develop an effective working relationship with partners across the DfT Group and collaborate to drive up standards of digital creativity and content creation.
The Chief Content Officer/Content Team lead will report to the Head of Content & Digital within the Communications Directorate. This role will have direct line management responsibility for: 2 Senior Digital Content Officers 2 Digital Content Officers 1 Senior Digital Products Officer 1 Senior Digital Designer 1 Digital monitoring, evaluation and analysis officer
The role will be expected to deputise for the Head of Content & Digital as and when necessary, and to set the direction for and Chair the cross Group monthly content editorial meeting.Essential Skills:
Extensive experience of working in a busy web/digital environment, leading a team and managing resource and budgets.
Proven experience of developing different forms of content for a range of social/digital channels including for example, maps, infographics, digital imagery (still and moving) and video Proven experience of leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team.
Proven experience of managing change and supporting transition of staff to new and different roles whilst establishing new ways of working and processes for content development.
Proven experience of leading creative brainstorms to encourage innovative thinking and creative ideas for content development.
Proven experience of leading the development of a range of digital channels and implementing new and innovative strategies.
Experience and understanding of monitoring, analysing and evaluating digital content success and using insight to inform future content development and distribution.
Project management experience, and experience of managing high workloads with conflicting priorities and short turn-around time.
Experience of developing audience focussed content based on data and insight.
Proven experience of providing overall editorial control to ensure appropriate content, messaging, tone and consistency in all communication.
Evidence of strong content production skills across a range of channels- social and digital.
Evidence of creative approach to delivering content.
Team management- internally, it's a fairly new team. There will be vacancies that will still need to be filled, so may be involved in the recruiting. Strong leadership and management skills.Desirable Skills:
Skills in video creation
Brainstorming- who can take a brief and engage with others to develop ideas
Creative thinking, campaign approach in internal comms.
Strategic around external comms.Please note the closing date for applications for this role is 2pm on 22nd February 2016.
If you considering a move from your current role please apply online or if would like to find out about other opportunities please contact Bhavit Panchmatia on (url removed)
Do you know anyone who might be looking for a new role? You could benefit from our candidate referral scheme. Contact me on the above contact details for more information.
Outsource. Our People. Your Success.
Outsource UK is one of the country's largest and most successful independent recruitment consultancies, specialising in the IT, Digital, Financial Services and Engineering sectors.
We recruit talented people for contract and permanent opportunities, offer a consultative approach and have a reputation for providing a superior service to both clients and candidates.
The business focuses on building long lasting relationships based on reliability and trust. We do this by hiring and retaining a great team of recruitment consultants who listen and understand our client's and candidate's needs.
Please visit our website (url removed)