Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Dec 20, 2023
Full time
Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
The Lead Tester will sit within the Kuro Health Product Team and lead functional testing and test co-ordination as the Group moves forward with a number of new IT platform implementations and enhancements.
You will be responsible for ensuring that new developments are thoroughly and meticulously tested, with issues identified and passed back to the developers for further work as well establishing test processes and practices.
With experience of planning and executing test cycles in an agile delivery environment, this role would suit someone with testing experience as part of a test team, wanting to take a first step into a test lead role.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Key accountabilities & responsibilities
Works closely with the product owners to determine the scope of testing for each release based on the requirements.
Constructs well structured test plans and test cases, confirms and manages own time against effort estimates.
Agrees testing metrics and success criteria with the product team. Ensures quality criteria are met prior to sign-off for release.
Executes testing against test plans.
Works with product and development resources to ensure that any defects are appropriately recorded and prioritised.
Identifies any risks and issues relating to testing and escalates appropriately.
Tracks progress and QA metrics, communicates the status of testing clearly ensuring all interested parties receive regular updates.
Creates standard test collateral for re-use as required such as test plans, test and defect reports.
Provides knowledge of testing best practice throughout the development lifecycle.
Supports UAT of changes and releases within the business units, including collating and prioritising defects, managing retests and reporting on test progress.
Proactively identifies areas for improvement in testing, establishing and presenting recommendations to the Product Manager.
Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration within the scrum environment.
Key Relationships
Develops strong relationships with Product, Development and operational delivery teams to ensure that testing can be executed effectively.
Person Specification
Experience - Essential
Functional testing experience in an agile delivery environment and knowledge of software testing.
Experience of creating and maintaining test plans.
Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers.
Experience of working in a cross-functional environment with product owners, business analysts, developers, business testers and operational stakeholders.
Education and qualifications - Desirable
ISTQB/ISEB Testing Certification
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Excellent test planning and co-ordination skills
Understanding of testing best practices
Clear communicator
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Case management and workflow systems
API testing
Behaviour - Essential
Self-motivated and proactive. High levels of commitment and enthusiasm
Happy to get hands dirty where required!
Collaborative style with the ability to influence others
Positive professional attitude to getting things done
Innovative, constantly looking for new opportunities and solutions
Works well as part of a team
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, 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 18, 2023
Full time
The Lead Tester will sit within the Kuro Health Product Team and lead functional testing and test co-ordination as the Group moves forward with a number of new IT platform implementations and enhancements.
You will be responsible for ensuring that new developments are thoroughly and meticulously tested, with issues identified and passed back to the developers for further work as well establishing test processes and practices.
With experience of planning and executing test cycles in an agile delivery environment, this role would suit someone with testing experience as part of a test team, wanting to take a first step into a test lead role.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Key accountabilities & responsibilities
Works closely with the product owners to determine the scope of testing for each release based on the requirements.
Constructs well structured test plans and test cases, confirms and manages own time against effort estimates.
Agrees testing metrics and success criteria with the product team. Ensures quality criteria are met prior to sign-off for release.
Executes testing against test plans.
Works with product and development resources to ensure that any defects are appropriately recorded and prioritised.
Identifies any risks and issues relating to testing and escalates appropriately.
Tracks progress and QA metrics, communicates the status of testing clearly ensuring all interested parties receive regular updates.
Creates standard test collateral for re-use as required such as test plans, test and defect reports.
Provides knowledge of testing best practice throughout the development lifecycle.
Supports UAT of changes and releases within the business units, including collating and prioritising defects, managing retests and reporting on test progress.
Proactively identifies areas for improvement in testing, establishing and presenting recommendations to the Product Manager.
Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration within the scrum environment.
Key Relationships
Develops strong relationships with Product, Development and operational delivery teams to ensure that testing can be executed effectively.
Person Specification
Experience - Essential
Functional testing experience in an agile delivery environment and knowledge of software testing.
Experience of creating and maintaining test plans.
Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers.
Experience of working in a cross-functional environment with product owners, business analysts, developers, business testers and operational stakeholders.
Education and qualifications - Desirable
ISTQB/ISEB Testing Certification
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Excellent test planning and co-ordination skills
Understanding of testing best practices
Clear communicator
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Case management and workflow systems
API testing
Behaviour - Essential
Self-motivated and proactive. High levels of commitment and enthusiasm
Happy to get hands dirty where required!
Collaborative style with the ability to influence others
Positive professional attitude to getting things done
Innovative, constantly looking for new opportunities and solutions
Works well as part of a team
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, 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.
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.
The Schools of King Edward VI in Birmingham
Birmingham, UK
The mission of the King Edward VI Foundation (the “Foundation”) is to make Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK. A progressive, influential educational charity, King Edward VI Foundation’s reputation is underpinned by a long and distinguished history. King Edward’s School was established in 1552 by King Edward VI, part of the early growth of secular education in England. In the late 19th century, our five grammar schools and King Edward VI High School for Girls were an early step in extending secondary education for girls and boys.
The 21st century has brought the formation of the King Edward VI Academy Trust, a means of expanding from our original five grammar schools to a current family of eleven academies and two independent schools. Six of the academies are selective; five are comprehensive, some serving Birmingham’s most deprived communities. To serve the city’s children, we recognise that we need to provide a diverse range of schools: independent as well as Academies, selective and also comprehensive. And we believe that those schools need to be accessible to all, regardless of ethnic, religious and social background.
The further development of digital practices and use of technology is integral to the above, and the purpose of this role is to nurture and support this development via the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), among other priorities. The SCEP, running on Microsoft 365, provides a solution to the organisation for collaboration and communication.
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced and highly motivated individual to join the central Digital and Technology team and fulfil this critical position to manage the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), running on Microsoft 365.
Our schools have achieved great things by managing their individual digital initiatives, particularly during the pandemic. Now it is time for all parts of the organisation to work collectively in advancing and joining up its digital infrastructure and thereby contributing to the Foundation’s work towards achieving its objectives and realising its mission.
The person appointed will have extensive knowledge of using and configuring the latest M365 technologies in addition to managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook and more. Experience of working in an educational environment is desirable. The person appointed must be committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students at the school.
As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Principal responsibilities and duties
Be the central point of contact for all matters relating the Microsoft 365 Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP).
Be responsible for Exchange, End point manager, SharePoint online, Power Apps, Power Automate, Intune, O365 security compliance, DLP.
Monitor M365 and react accordingly to any data or cyber-security concerns.
Be responsible for ensuring that administrative rights of users are monitored and controlled appropriately.
Ensure effective change controls are implemented to allow the multiple organisations of the organisation to co-exist within a shared environment.
Responsibility for ensuring that the organisation’s email protection solutions are monitored and that any held/delayed emails are released within a timely manner.
The backup of M365 is automated using an external solution, however the post holder will be responsible for monitoring this service to assure compliance and disaster recovery readiness in the event of a critical incident.
Create policy documents for consumption across the organisation.
Ensure that the M365 SCEP meets and maintains compliance with the DfE’s Digital and Technology standards for schools and colleges.
Work closely and collaboratively with our schools, in particular the school-based technical leads to ensure the M365 SCEP meets operational needs.
Provide additional capacity to the Digital and Technology team with migrating schools to the M365 SCEP on an ad-hoc basis to
Work or support any work undertaken with any third-parties as required to deliver the responsibilities listed above.
As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time.
General responsibilities and duties
To develop a clear understanding of the Foundation’s vision, mission and strategic aims and to actively support these.
To remain up to date with the Foundation’s policies, procedures and code of conduct and always uphold these.
To remain committed to the safeguarding of all of our students.
To identify and undertake relevant training to enable continuing professional development, where resources allow.
To prepare for and proactively engage in the performance review cycle with your line manager.
To attend appropriate internal and external meetings, as directed by your line manager.
To undertake such other duties as are agreed as being in keeping with the general nature of the job and its grade.
The successful candidate will be required to fulfil an enhanced DBS check.
This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties and responsibilities will vary from the particulars of this job description. Job descriptions will be updated or amended from time to time to reflect such changes.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
Extensive knowledge of using and configuring latest M365 technologies
Experience and knowledge of managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook
Experience of managing organisation wide IT projects and engaging with key stakeholders with the aim of standardisation, unification and simplification
Experience of contributing to a process improvement or change project
Experience of managing contracts with suppliers
Knowledge of infrastructure, software solutions, Microsoft Server technologies, networking, security and storage systems
Demonstrable experience of working in an IT /technical management environment within an educational organisational setting
Desirable
Education sector experience
Prior experience of working within a similar role
Practical experience of cloud migrations
Experience with wider infrastructure technologies
Skilled at providing training and support
Qualifications
Essential
University degree in computing or related or equivalent work experience
Desirable
Current and relevant Microsoft Certification
Competencies & Skills
Essential
Demonstrable experience of supporting a shared M365 environment
Technical IT skills
Strong communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service
Task delivery, accuracy, detail and completion
Good project management skills; systematic approach to problem solving
Demonstrable good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Strong ability to work as a part of a team
Aptitude and attitude appropriate for development within the role.
Ability to deliver quality support and to deliver at pace
Flexible and proactive (ability to drive change)
Ability to influence and persuade others
Training & presenting skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge
Desirable
Training & presenting skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge
A full job description and an application pack for this post, can be found at: https://www.schoolsofkingedwardvi.co.uk/foundation/job-opportunities/
Jun 23, 2023
Full time
The mission of the King Edward VI Foundation (the “Foundation”) is to make Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK. A progressive, influential educational charity, King Edward VI Foundation’s reputation is underpinned by a long and distinguished history. King Edward’s School was established in 1552 by King Edward VI, part of the early growth of secular education in England. In the late 19th century, our five grammar schools and King Edward VI High School for Girls were an early step in extending secondary education for girls and boys.
The 21st century has brought the formation of the King Edward VI Academy Trust, a means of expanding from our original five grammar schools to a current family of eleven academies and two independent schools. Six of the academies are selective; five are comprehensive, some serving Birmingham’s most deprived communities. To serve the city’s children, we recognise that we need to provide a diverse range of schools: independent as well as Academies, selective and also comprehensive. And we believe that those schools need to be accessible to all, regardless of ethnic, religious and social background.
The further development of digital practices and use of technology is integral to the above, and the purpose of this role is to nurture and support this development via the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), among other priorities. The SCEP, running on Microsoft 365, provides a solution to the organisation for collaboration and communication.
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced and highly motivated individual to join the central Digital and Technology team and fulfil this critical position to manage the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), running on Microsoft 365.
Our schools have achieved great things by managing their individual digital initiatives, particularly during the pandemic. Now it is time for all parts of the organisation to work collectively in advancing and joining up its digital infrastructure and thereby contributing to the Foundation’s work towards achieving its objectives and realising its mission.
The person appointed will have extensive knowledge of using and configuring the latest M365 technologies in addition to managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook and more. Experience of working in an educational environment is desirable. The person appointed must be committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students at the school.
As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Principal responsibilities and duties
Be the central point of contact for all matters relating the Microsoft 365 Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP).
Be responsible for Exchange, End point manager, SharePoint online, Power Apps, Power Automate, Intune, O365 security compliance, DLP.
Monitor M365 and react accordingly to any data or cyber-security concerns.
Be responsible for ensuring that administrative rights of users are monitored and controlled appropriately.
Ensure effective change controls are implemented to allow the multiple organisations of the organisation to co-exist within a shared environment.
Responsibility for ensuring that the organisation’s email protection solutions are monitored and that any held/delayed emails are released within a timely manner.
The backup of M365 is automated using an external solution, however the post holder will be responsible for monitoring this service to assure compliance and disaster recovery readiness in the event of a critical incident.
Create policy documents for consumption across the organisation.
Ensure that the M365 SCEP meets and maintains compliance with the DfE’s Digital and Technology standards for schools and colleges.
Work closely and collaboratively with our schools, in particular the school-based technical leads to ensure the M365 SCEP meets operational needs.
Provide additional capacity to the Digital and Technology team with migrating schools to the M365 SCEP on an ad-hoc basis to
Work or support any work undertaken with any third-parties as required to deliver the responsibilities listed above.
As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time.
General responsibilities and duties
To develop a clear understanding of the Foundation’s vision, mission and strategic aims and to actively support these.
To remain up to date with the Foundation’s policies, procedures and code of conduct and always uphold these.
To remain committed to the safeguarding of all of our students.
To identify and undertake relevant training to enable continuing professional development, where resources allow.
To prepare for and proactively engage in the performance review cycle with your line manager.
To attend appropriate internal and external meetings, as directed by your line manager.
To undertake such other duties as are agreed as being in keeping with the general nature of the job and its grade.
The successful candidate will be required to fulfil an enhanced DBS check.
This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties and responsibilities will vary from the particulars of this job description. Job descriptions will be updated or amended from time to time to reflect such changes.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
Extensive knowledge of using and configuring latest M365 technologies
Experience and knowledge of managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook
Experience of managing organisation wide IT projects and engaging with key stakeholders with the aim of standardisation, unification and simplification
Experience of contributing to a process improvement or change project
Experience of managing contracts with suppliers
Knowledge of infrastructure, software solutions, Microsoft Server technologies, networking, security and storage systems
Demonstrable experience of working in an IT /technical management environment within an educational organisational setting
Desirable
Education sector experience
Prior experience of working within a similar role
Practical experience of cloud migrations
Experience with wider infrastructure technologies
Skilled at providing training and support
Qualifications
Essential
University degree in computing or related or equivalent work experience
Desirable
Current and relevant Microsoft Certification
Competencies & Skills
Essential
Demonstrable experience of supporting a shared M365 environment
Technical IT skills
Strong communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service
Task delivery, accuracy, detail and completion
Good project management skills; systematic approach to problem solving
Demonstrable good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Strong ability to work as a part of a team
Aptitude and attitude appropriate for development within the role.
Ability to deliver quality support and to deliver at pace
Flexible and proactive (ability to drive change)
Ability to influence and persuade others
Training & presenting skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge
Desirable
Training & presenting skills
Ability to work flexible hours
Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge
A full job description and an application pack for this post, can be found at: https://www.schoolsofkingedwardvi.co.uk/foundation/job-opportunities/
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service
Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3RS, UK
3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure)
£44,539 - *£51,387** per annum *Career Progression Criteria applies **The salary includes a market supplement
Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure). Underlying responsibilities of the role are ensuring the IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, systems are secure, and you will contribute to the continual improvement of our ICT provision.
As a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist, you will be responsible for desktop software deployment, management of endpoints, providing support to system administrators and troubleshooting within the areas of responsibility.
Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing issues across the ICT infrastructure, including end-point devices and some servers, in physical, virtual and cloud environments.
You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment
A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies
A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision
A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure
An excellent all-round ICT support understanding working as part of a busy team
Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?
To apply and find out more please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=696
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brett Clements, ICT Service Delivery Manager on 01773 305344.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 23rd April 2023 .
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023 .
There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours
Family friendly policies
Free car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
Employee discount scheme
Employee support networks
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
Mar 28, 2023
Full time
3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure)
£44,539 - *£51,387** per annum *Career Progression Criteria applies **The salary includes a market supplement
Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure). Underlying responsibilities of the role are ensuring the IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, systems are secure, and you will contribute to the continual improvement of our ICT provision.
As a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist, you will be responsible for desktop software deployment, management of endpoints, providing support to system administrators and troubleshooting within the areas of responsibility.
Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing issues across the ICT infrastructure, including end-point devices and some servers, in physical, virtual and cloud environments.
You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment
A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies
A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision
A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure
An excellent all-round ICT support understanding working as part of a busy team
Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?
To apply and find out more please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=696
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brett Clements, ICT Service Delivery Manager on 01773 305344.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 23rd April 2023 .
Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023 .
There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours
Family friendly policies
Free car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
Employee discount scheme
Employee support networks
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
MBS have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Director to join our Colnbrook based team delivering IT services and infrastructure across our UK and European locations.
With a strong focus on customer service, you will be leading the decision-making process for scope and delivery of services to both internal and external customers. You will be responsible for providing network connectivity and software services and ensuring delivery of a scalable, secure, and resilient service.
In this role, you will be responsible for understanding the needs and developing the architecture of the company's information technology operations and infrastructure, including the creation and implementation of IT strategy, processes, services, and solutions to our users and customers across the different business units.
Part of this role will be the development of a business service to resell network services and you should have some experience of working with customers and developing a revenue generating service.
As IT Director, you will work closely with the senior management team to identify and prioritise technology initiatives that align with the company's goals in a fast pace and growing business.
You will also be responsible for developing and managing the IT budget and ensuring that all IT projects are completed on time and within budget limits.
The successful candidate will be agile, strategic as well as a good leader and communicator across all levels of the business. They will have a genuine drive to deliver high quality service, improve systems, resilience, and security across the business.
Mar 10, 2023
Full time
MBS have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Director to join our Colnbrook based team delivering IT services and infrastructure across our UK and European locations.
With a strong focus on customer service, you will be leading the decision-making process for scope and delivery of services to both internal and external customers. You will be responsible for providing network connectivity and software services and ensuring delivery of a scalable, secure, and resilient service.
In this role, you will be responsible for understanding the needs and developing the architecture of the company's information technology operations and infrastructure, including the creation and implementation of IT strategy, processes, services, and solutions to our users and customers across the different business units.
Part of this role will be the development of a business service to resell network services and you should have some experience of working with customers and developing a revenue generating service.
As IT Director, you will work closely with the senior management team to identify and prioritise technology initiatives that align with the company's goals in a fast pace and growing business.
You will also be responsible for developing and managing the IT budget and ensuring that all IT projects are completed on time and within budget limits.
The successful candidate will be agile, strategic as well as a good leader and communicator across all levels of the business. They will have a genuine drive to deliver high quality service, improve systems, resilience, and security across the business.
Ready to maximise your potential?
C&C Group supplies software solutions and services to almost every energy and water company throughout Great Britain.
We are at the dawn of an exciting new era with Smart Grids, as well as Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS), which will be one of the biggest changes to the electricity industry to date. This means we are on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team, as we expand our reach as well as our goals.
Technology is the essence of what we do, but our people make us who we are.
What will I get to do?
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager, who will be responsible for delivering multiple, concurrent, software development projects of varying size and complexity.
Drawing on project delivery and managerial experience, you will work with various stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, in scope, and within budget to meet an expanding change portfolio and new customer requirements.
You can be a part of this very exciting and crucial time for C&C Group and work to ensure we continue to deliver excellence!
What will my day look like?
You will bring your enthusiasm and motivation, alongside your project management skills to:
Lead projects on behalf of C&C Group, liaising directly with both internal and external customers
Manage projects varying in size, from small and medium sized change requests to existing software products, through to larger changes and implementation of new software products.
Manage the delivery of multiple projects running concurrently to multiple customers, adopting best practice project management techniques to achieve project deliverables.
Maintaining communication between project team members and stakeholders via meetings and reporting.
Work directly with our internal Development, Test, Infrastructure, and Security Teams, as well as external parties to develop and revise detailed project plans based on requirements and changing needs.
Work with other Project Managers overseeing and co-ordinating cross-functional initiatives to ensure that time, cost, and quality parameters are monitored and managed.
Monitor project performance to ensure timely delivery, and perform ongoing reviews of project statuses, identify potential project risks, and recommend and implement risk mitigation solutions as approved and as appropriate.
Ensure that all project deliveries are consistent with C&C Group’s ISMS Policies and Procedures.
Report to the Head of Project Management.
More about you
You must have:
Relevant Project Management qualification.
Demonstrable experience of project delivery, ideally covering all aspects of the software development lifecycle, and managing the delivery of complex business and IT change.
Be able to utilise proven project management techniques.
Be able to provide evidence of project planning of medium to large software projects and be proficient in the use of formal scheduling tools.
Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse change portfolio with concurrent initiatives.
Be creative and correctly use the range of resources available in an efficient, engaging, and successful way.
Excellent communication skills with experience of engaging and managing third parties and can assimilate information quickly and accurately.
Experience of producing compelling presentation material at pace, adjusting communication styles to suit different audiences.
Experience of working in a matrix management environment.
Good team player.
Must be able to travel between C&C Group offices and to customer locations, when required.
Nice to have:
Experience in the utilities sector would be beneficial.
Remote Working?
We want our employees to perform at their best, so we offer a flexible working model which means you decide where you want to work.
Want to work from home to meet your deadline in peace? You can do that.
Want to bounce ideas off your colleagues or go for a team lunch? We have comfortable and relaxed offices with fruit, snacks, and hot and cold drinks available; to keep you fuelled for working.
The expectation is to be in the office for 2 days a week to ensure you get up to speed and collaborate with colleagues.
A Company to be proud of
Be more than just a number. As a small to medium sized company, we make it our mission to ensure every employee feels valued and knows that their contribution makes a difference. We want everyone to work in a place where they can thrive, and feel empowered to be themselves, which is why we encourage a diverse, fair, and open workforce.
We offer flexible working to help employees work to their full potential. We also understand that flexibility goes beyond the place of work, and we are here to support our employees in any way we can, including having Mental Health First Aiders on hand to help with more challenging times.
We strive for continuous improvement in how we work, our products and services, our working environments and culture, and our impact on the environment, and we actively encourage our employees to tell us how.
Benefits and Rewards include:
Comprehensive private healthcare for you and your family, including optical and dental, as well as extra cancer care cover and access to mental health support
Employee Assistance Programme
25-27 days holiday, plus public holidays of course
Payroll Giving Scheme – We will match donations made to your chosen charity!
A generous monthly team social budget
Fruit, snacks, and drinks when working in our offices
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Ride to Work Scheme
Extra days annual leave for your wedding/civil partnership
Free on-site car parking
How do I join the C&C Group team?
If this advert sparks excitement as well as matches your aspirations and skills, then apply today!
If this isn’t the right role for you but you would love to work for C&C Group, then please get in touch. We are always looking for clever, smart, innovative, and motivated talent.
Jan 31, 2023
Full time
Ready to maximise your potential?
C&C Group supplies software solutions and services to almost every energy and water company throughout Great Britain.
We are at the dawn of an exciting new era with Smart Grids, as well as Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS), which will be one of the biggest changes to the electricity industry to date. This means we are on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team, as we expand our reach as well as our goals.
Technology is the essence of what we do, but our people make us who we are.
What will I get to do?
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager, who will be responsible for delivering multiple, concurrent, software development projects of varying size and complexity.
Drawing on project delivery and managerial experience, you will work with various stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, in scope, and within budget to meet an expanding change portfolio and new customer requirements.
You can be a part of this very exciting and crucial time for C&C Group and work to ensure we continue to deliver excellence!
What will my day look like?
You will bring your enthusiasm and motivation, alongside your project management skills to:
Lead projects on behalf of C&C Group, liaising directly with both internal and external customers
Manage projects varying in size, from small and medium sized change requests to existing software products, through to larger changes and implementation of new software products.
Manage the delivery of multiple projects running concurrently to multiple customers, adopting best practice project management techniques to achieve project deliverables.
Maintaining communication between project team members and stakeholders via meetings and reporting.
Work directly with our internal Development, Test, Infrastructure, and Security Teams, as well as external parties to develop and revise detailed project plans based on requirements and changing needs.
Work with other Project Managers overseeing and co-ordinating cross-functional initiatives to ensure that time, cost, and quality parameters are monitored and managed.
Monitor project performance to ensure timely delivery, and perform ongoing reviews of project statuses, identify potential project risks, and recommend and implement risk mitigation solutions as approved and as appropriate.
Ensure that all project deliveries are consistent with C&C Group’s ISMS Policies and Procedures.
Report to the Head of Project Management.
More about you
You must have:
Relevant Project Management qualification.
Demonstrable experience of project delivery, ideally covering all aspects of the software development lifecycle, and managing the delivery of complex business and IT change.
Be able to utilise proven project management techniques.
Be able to provide evidence of project planning of medium to large software projects and be proficient in the use of formal scheduling tools.
Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse change portfolio with concurrent initiatives.
Be creative and correctly use the range of resources available in an efficient, engaging, and successful way.
Excellent communication skills with experience of engaging and managing third parties and can assimilate information quickly and accurately.
Experience of producing compelling presentation material at pace, adjusting communication styles to suit different audiences.
Experience of working in a matrix management environment.
Good team player.
Must be able to travel between C&C Group offices and to customer locations, when required.
Nice to have:
Experience in the utilities sector would be beneficial.
Remote Working?
We want our employees to perform at their best, so we offer a flexible working model which means you decide where you want to work.
Want to work from home to meet your deadline in peace? You can do that.
Want to bounce ideas off your colleagues or go for a team lunch? We have comfortable and relaxed offices with fruit, snacks, and hot and cold drinks available; to keep you fuelled for working.
The expectation is to be in the office for 2 days a week to ensure you get up to speed and collaborate with colleagues.
A Company to be proud of
Be more than just a number. As a small to medium sized company, we make it our mission to ensure every employee feels valued and knows that their contribution makes a difference. We want everyone to work in a place where they can thrive, and feel empowered to be themselves, which is why we encourage a diverse, fair, and open workforce.
We offer flexible working to help employees work to their full potential. We also understand that flexibility goes beyond the place of work, and we are here to support our employees in any way we can, including having Mental Health First Aiders on hand to help with more challenging times.
We strive for continuous improvement in how we work, our products and services, our working environments and culture, and our impact on the environment, and we actively encourage our employees to tell us how.
Benefits and Rewards include:
Comprehensive private healthcare for you and your family, including optical and dental, as well as extra cancer care cover and access to mental health support
Employee Assistance Programme
25-27 days holiday, plus public holidays of course
Payroll Giving Scheme – We will match donations made to your chosen charity!
A generous monthly team social budget
Fruit, snacks, and drinks when working in our offices
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Ride to Work Scheme
Extra days annual leave for your wedding/civil partnership
Free on-site car parking
How do I join the C&C Group team?
If this advert sparks excitement as well as matches your aspirations and skills, then apply today!
If this isn’t the right role for you but you would love to work for C&C Group, then please get in touch. We are always looking for clever, smart, innovative, and motivated talent.
2023 – will this be the year that you become part of a pioneering new ICT Enterprise and Technical Architecture Team with the Highland Council?
The Highland Council are seeking four new ICT Technical Design Leads to establish a vibrant and dynamic team. Supported by the ICT Service Lead, the new ICT Enterprise and Technical Architecture Team members will effectively understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions. The team will make its vision and presence known across the council, working proactively to provide a range of innovative solutions from integration/middleware technologies and strategies.
We believe that our people are our most important asset. Each team member will bring their individual IT strengths, whether it be architecture, design, enterprise or a combination of all. Strong interaction, creativity and working collaboratively will be key to success and the team will be high performing, positively impacting across all services, bringing efficiencies through delivery of the Council’s ICT and Digital Strategies.
There is opportunity for hybrid working with a flexible base in any of Highland Council hub offices although regular team working in person in HQ or our Castle Wynd office in Inverness is also a requirement of the post so there is an expectation of weekly attendance in Inverness.
The Highland Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing within the workplace
If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career with an opportunity to be noticed for the difference you make, then apply today. Our generous terms and conditions of employment make the Council an excellent choice for long term employment in the Highlands and we pride ourselves on caring for our staff.
To find out more about our dynamic and forward-thinking new team, or for an informal chat about the job roles, please contact our ICT Transformation Manager Allan Henderson on 07814 231 300 or Allan.Henderson3@highland.gov.uk
Please APPLY ONLINE . If you are unable to apply online and wish to request an offline application pack, please calll 01955 608279 quoting the post reference number above.
Please find the Job Description below.
The Highland Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce. inclusion and wellbeing within the workplace.
As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.
Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Jan 17, 2023
Full time
2023 – will this be the year that you become part of a pioneering new ICT Enterprise and Technical Architecture Team with the Highland Council?
The Highland Council are seeking four new ICT Technical Design Leads to establish a vibrant and dynamic team. Supported by the ICT Service Lead, the new ICT Enterprise and Technical Architecture Team members will effectively understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions. The team will make its vision and presence known across the council, working proactively to provide a range of innovative solutions from integration/middleware technologies and strategies.
We believe that our people are our most important asset. Each team member will bring their individual IT strengths, whether it be architecture, design, enterprise or a combination of all. Strong interaction, creativity and working collaboratively will be key to success and the team will be high performing, positively impacting across all services, bringing efficiencies through delivery of the Council’s ICT and Digital Strategies.
There is opportunity for hybrid working with a flexible base in any of Highland Council hub offices although regular team working in person in HQ or our Castle Wynd office in Inverness is also a requirement of the post so there is an expectation of weekly attendance in Inverness.
The Highland Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing within the workplace
If you are looking for an exciting and rewarding career with an opportunity to be noticed for the difference you make, then apply today. Our generous terms and conditions of employment make the Council an excellent choice for long term employment in the Highlands and we pride ourselves on caring for our staff.
To find out more about our dynamic and forward-thinking new team, or for an informal chat about the job roles, please contact our ICT Transformation Manager Allan Henderson on 07814 231 300 or Allan.Henderson3@highland.gov.uk
Please APPLY ONLINE . If you are unable to apply online and wish to request an offline application pack, please calll 01955 608279 quoting the post reference number above.
Please find the Job Description below.
The Highland Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce. inclusion and wellbeing within the workplace.
As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.
Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
East And North Herts Nhs Trust
Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, UK
It is an exciting time to join us here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. Digital technology is helping to change the way that we care for patients and the Digital Team is at the forefront of those changes, delivering our digital roadmap to support our clinical strategy.
This is an exciting and challenging role that will play a key part in making a real digital difference to our Clinical and operational colleagues as well as our patients and wider Hertfordshire community.
In this high profile role, you will have accountability for the successful development and delivery of the Trust 's digital programme, with overall responsibility for managing the digital portfolio and the successful delivery of all supporting workstreams. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation to support this delivery and adoption of digital transformation.
In addition to digital programme delivery, you will also have responsibility for managing the financial resources and contracts relating to your portfolio, as well as leading and inspiring your team and others around you.
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals: • The Lister Hospital, Stevenage • New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City • Hertford County, Hertford • Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Dec 30, 2022
Full time
It is an exciting time to join us here at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. Digital technology is helping to change the way that we care for patients and the Digital Team is at the forefront of those changes, delivering our digital roadmap to support our clinical strategy.
This is an exciting and challenging role that will play a key part in making a real digital difference to our Clinical and operational colleagues as well as our patients and wider Hertfordshire community.
In this high profile role, you will have accountability for the successful development and delivery of the Trust 's digital programme, with overall responsibility for managing the digital portfolio and the successful delivery of all supporting workstreams. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation to support this delivery and adoption of digital transformation.
In addition to digital programme delivery, you will also have responsibility for managing the financial resources and contracts relating to your portfolio, as well as leading and inspiring your team and others around you.
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general and specialist services we provide and our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible and innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals: • The Lister Hospital, Stevenage • New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City • Hertford County, Hertford • Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation and our staff and patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. This means that any employee is entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns and we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made and considered formally, and will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Digital Delivery Manager
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £41,150 - £46,147 (Grade 7)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number : 203412
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced agile delivery manager to join our growing Digital Services Team.
As the first Delivery Manager in our team, you’ll join us at an exciting time. This is an opportunity to shape our approach to delivering agile products and services and help support Natural Resources Wales in our work to tackle the climate and nature emergencies.
Over a million people access information and services on the Natural Resources Wales website every year. These include helping businesses comply with environmental regulations to protect the Welsh environment and helping house holders understand their flood risk and prepare for flooding. It’s also an important platform for other public bodies and used by policy makers to access the evidence they need to help make decisions. And much more in-between!
Working in a multidisciplinary team, your mission will be to take a user-centred design approach to continuously build, test and support the Natural Resources Wales website and intranet platforms. Your role will be to help create the right environment for your delivery teams by removing blockers and challenging the status quo, to enable the team to succeed.
You can find out more about our vision for user-centred services for the people of Wales in our Digital Strategy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Be an advocate for agile and digital, sharing best practice with NRW and Welsh public sector colleagues through communities of practice.
Have substantial experience in agile delivery, of complex or multiple digital products, gained from working in a number of different organisations or in different roles or functions within a single organisation.
Be able to explain complex technical concepts in plain Englis
Planning and managing digital products and services in an agile environment, ensuring that projects keep within budget.
Experience of agile coaching
Experience of a range of delivery tools (e.g. Trello, Jira, etc.) and remote working tools (Slack, Google Hangouts, Zoom, etc.). Managing and prioritising multiple products/services simultaneously.
Experience of identifying and mitigating risks.
Strong interpersonal skills, including experience of establishing and maintaining strong networks across teams.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Digital Delivery Manager
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £41,150 - £46,147 (Grade 7)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number : 203412
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced agile delivery manager to join our growing Digital Services Team.
As the first Delivery Manager in our team, you’ll join us at an exciting time. This is an opportunity to shape our approach to delivering agile products and services and help support Natural Resources Wales in our work to tackle the climate and nature emergencies.
Over a million people access information and services on the Natural Resources Wales website every year. These include helping businesses comply with environmental regulations to protect the Welsh environment and helping house holders understand their flood risk and prepare for flooding. It’s also an important platform for other public bodies and used by policy makers to access the evidence they need to help make decisions. And much more in-between!
Working in a multidisciplinary team, your mission will be to take a user-centred design approach to continuously build, test and support the Natural Resources Wales website and intranet platforms. Your role will be to help create the right environment for your delivery teams by removing blockers and challenging the status quo, to enable the team to succeed.
You can find out more about our vision for user-centred services for the people of Wales in our Digital Strategy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Be an advocate for agile and digital, sharing best practice with NRW and Welsh public sector colleagues through communities of practice.
Have substantial experience in agile delivery, of complex or multiple digital products, gained from working in a number of different organisations or in different roles or functions within a single organisation.
Be able to explain complex technical concepts in plain Englis
Planning and managing digital products and services in an agile environment, ensuring that projects keep within budget.
Experience of agile coaching
Experience of a range of delivery tools (e.g. Trello, Jira, etc.) and remote working tools (Slack, Google Hangouts, Zoom, etc.). Managing and prioritising multiple products/services simultaneously.
Experience of identifying and mitigating risks.
Strong interpersonal skills, including experience of establishing and maintaining strong networks across teams.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Senior Application Development Specialist – Flood
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £47,408 - £52,359 (Grade 8)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post numbers: 203403
Job Description
Working as part of the Flood Warning and Informing service, provide a high level of technical expertise in ICT development, delivering code to standards for internal and external systems, in conjunction with other team members and third party (technical partner) developers.
Will assist in setting the future direction for NRW and the National Flood Service approach to the agile development of in-house applications in line with our rolling 18-month technology roadmap.
The role will operate primarily at tactical and operational levels, with some strategic components relating to the need to constantly review and assess the future development needs of National Flood Service cloud-based services in supporting delivery of NRWs digital strategy
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Degree or equivalent in a technical ICT discipline plus a proven track record of working in a development team.
Ability to deliver and manage agile Web development projects.
Experience of working within a Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations on the resilience and supportability of solutions.
Experience of working in Visual Studio and Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of Rest APIs, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MVC, JavaScript, and Microsoft SQL.
Understanding of the latest Azure offerings including API Manager, Azure Functions, Azure LogicApps and Azure Insights.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Senior Application Development Specialist – Flood
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £47,408 - £52,359 (Grade 8)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post numbers: 203403
Job Description
Working as part of the Flood Warning and Informing service, provide a high level of technical expertise in ICT development, delivering code to standards for internal and external systems, in conjunction with other team members and third party (technical partner) developers.
Will assist in setting the future direction for NRW and the National Flood Service approach to the agile development of in-house applications in line with our rolling 18-month technology roadmap.
The role will operate primarily at tactical and operational levels, with some strategic components relating to the need to constantly review and assess the future development needs of National Flood Service cloud-based services in supporting delivery of NRWs digital strategy
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Degree or equivalent in a technical ICT discipline plus a proven track record of working in a development team.
Ability to deliver and manage agile Web development projects.
Experience of working within a Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations on the resilience and supportability of solutions.
Experience of working in Visual Studio and Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of Rest APIs, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MVC, JavaScript, and Microsoft SQL.
Understanding of the latest Azure offerings including API Manager, Azure Functions, Azure LogicApps and Azure Insights.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Lead Specialist Advisor, Application Development, Flood
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £41,150 - £46,147 (Grade 7)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post numbers: 203404
Job Description
Working as part of the Flood Warning and Informing service, provide a high level of technical expertise in ICT development, delivering code to standards for internal and external systems, in conjunction with other team members and third party (technical partner) developers.
Will assist in setting the future direction for NRW and the National Flood Service approach to the agile development of in-house applications in line with our rolling 18-month technology roadmap.
The role will operate primarily at tactical and operational levels, with some strategic components relating to the need to constantly review and assess the future development needs of National Flood Service cloud-based services in supporting delivery of NRWs digital strategy
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Degree or equivalent in a technical ICT discipline plus a proven track record of working in a development team.
Ability to deliver and manage agile Web development projects.
Experience of working within a Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations on the resilience and supportability of solutions.
Experience of working in Visual Studio and Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of Rest APIs, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MVC, JavaScript, and Microsoft SQL.
Understanding of the latest Azure offerings including API Manager, Azure Functions, Azure LogicApps and Azure Insights.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Lead Specialist Advisor, Application Development, Flood
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £41,150 - £46,147 (Grade 7)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post numbers: 203404
Job Description
Working as part of the Flood Warning and Informing service, provide a high level of technical expertise in ICT development, delivering code to standards for internal and external systems, in conjunction with other team members and third party (technical partner) developers.
Will assist in setting the future direction for NRW and the National Flood Service approach to the agile development of in-house applications in line with our rolling 18-month technology roadmap.
The role will operate primarily at tactical and operational levels, with some strategic components relating to the need to constantly review and assess the future development needs of National Flood Service cloud-based services in supporting delivery of NRWs digital strategy
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Degree or equivalent in a technical ICT discipline plus a proven track record of working in a development team.
Ability to deliver and manage agile Web development projects.
Experience of working within a Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations on the resilience and supportability of solutions.
Experience of working in Visual Studio and Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of Rest APIs, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MVC, JavaScript, and Microsoft SQL.
Understanding of the latest Azure offerings including API Manager, Azure Functions, Azure LogicApps and Azure Insights.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
Aug 19, 2022
Full time
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
Job Summary:
The Security Systems Support Engineer (SSE) is an embedded role, with one of Pinkerton's largest clients (Fortune 500 company). The SSE will on a day-to-day basis, manage and maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely triaging, escalation, resolution, and coordination of all activities relating to the enterprise electronic security system to minimize system downtime.
The Engineer provides reactive (including out of hours on call) first-line technical support to service requests with remote diagnosis and resolution of system faults and proactively monitors the health of all security systems and devices. This position can be based anywhere (remote) within the United Kingdom.
Essential Functions:
Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Maintain currency (working practices, risk, threat, regulatory, standards, technology) to ensure the delivery of the essential skills of the role.
Maintain accurate, up to date trackers/reporting tools and provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting metrics.
Mitigate any associated risks and develop (with the appointed installation provider) a coordinated project schedule/plan.
Monitor the various email security support aliases, triage, prioritise, and respond within the agreed response times.
Ensure all faults are captured accurately in the tracker ticketing system.
Provide remote investigation, first line support of all security systems, with escalations to appropriate resources.
Provide first line support to the Security Operations Centre's for all reported security system issues, escalating accordingly after triage.
Provide first line diagnostics of system issues prior to call outs being raised with the security vendor.
Following first line review and diagnostics of any security system faults, provide supporting information of the issue to the security vendor to enable them to provide a costing for site attendance or to expediate a quicker resolution provides estimated cost based upon the approved ROM calculator.
Obtain confirmation from the business owner of related break-fix costs and once approved provide purchase order confirmation to the point of contact or the security vendor and instruct to attend site.
Record and keep updated the break-fix call out log tracking and ticketing system at all stages, so it reflects the latest status of the call out/issue. This will include escalation, update, rectification notes, financials, and any associated correspondence.
Coordinate any works and site visits relating to the security systems with other parties and stakeholders on site following their processes as required.
Support with the coordination and oversee the execution of the planned preventative maintenance delivery by approved security vendors and validate their work in accordance with the clients' expectations.
Review any remediation proposal provided by the approved security vendors to ensure suitability prior to submittal for client for approval.
Escalate any concerns which impact on the security systems' performance to the EMEA Supplier Manager.
Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly spot checks on the systems to verify their correct operations and where required provide reports.
Conduct signal review - using the site signal trace – identify any items in the system tree that need review and provide a detailed breakdown of each devices reported activity along with any devices needing special attention.
Support the EMEA Supplier Manager with managing the EMEA approved security device/vendor list by providing feedback and input on supplier/device performance with recommendations for areas of improvement.
Contribute to the development and continual improvement of the EMEA regional specific standards, processes and supporting documentation. Ensure all processes are optimized and continually aligned to the client requirements.
All other duties assigned.
Education, Experience, and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience gained in an engineering capacity of installing, servicing, commissioning, technical support role, managing the deployment of standalone and integrated physical electronic security systems.
Competencies:
Thorough understanding of IT principles and practices.
Good understanding of enterprise security in a business environment.
Solid understanding of security operations, design, and systems integration.
Understanding of security systems Analog and IP CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion – intimate knowledge of Lenel, Milestone and Galaxy are desirable but the ability to learn these systems is critical.
Knowledge of local code/regulation/legislation knowledge for EMEA is desirable.
Able to take accountability and ownership of issues, actions, decisions, and outcomes.
Adaptable to work variations while ensuring on-going performance effectiveness.
Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.
Jun 12, 2022
Full time
Job Summary:
The Security Systems Support Engineer (SSE) is an embedded role, with one of Pinkerton's largest clients (Fortune 500 company). The SSE will on a day-to-day basis, manage and maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely triaging, escalation, resolution, and coordination of all activities relating to the enterprise electronic security system to minimize system downtime.
The Engineer provides reactive (including out of hours on call) first-line technical support to service requests with remote diagnosis and resolution of system faults and proactively monitors the health of all security systems and devices. This position can be based anywhere (remote) within the United Kingdom.
Essential Functions:
Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Maintain currency (working practices, risk, threat, regulatory, standards, technology) to ensure the delivery of the essential skills of the role.
Maintain accurate, up to date trackers/reporting tools and provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting metrics.
Mitigate any associated risks and develop (with the appointed installation provider) a coordinated project schedule/plan.
Monitor the various email security support aliases, triage, prioritise, and respond within the agreed response times.
Ensure all faults are captured accurately in the tracker ticketing system.
Provide remote investigation, first line support of all security systems, with escalations to appropriate resources.
Provide first line support to the Security Operations Centre's for all reported security system issues, escalating accordingly after triage.
Provide first line diagnostics of system issues prior to call outs being raised with the security vendor.
Following first line review and diagnostics of any security system faults, provide supporting information of the issue to the security vendor to enable them to provide a costing for site attendance or to expediate a quicker resolution provides estimated cost based upon the approved ROM calculator.
Obtain confirmation from the business owner of related break-fix costs and once approved provide purchase order confirmation to the point of contact or the security vendor and instruct to attend site.
Record and keep updated the break-fix call out log tracking and ticketing system at all stages, so it reflects the latest status of the call out/issue. This will include escalation, update, rectification notes, financials, and any associated correspondence.
Coordinate any works and site visits relating to the security systems with other parties and stakeholders on site following their processes as required.
Support with the coordination and oversee the execution of the planned preventative maintenance delivery by approved security vendors and validate their work in accordance with the clients' expectations.
Review any remediation proposal provided by the approved security vendors to ensure suitability prior to submittal for client for approval.
Escalate any concerns which impact on the security systems' performance to the EMEA Supplier Manager.
Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly spot checks on the systems to verify their correct operations and where required provide reports.
Conduct signal review - using the site signal trace – identify any items in the system tree that need review and provide a detailed breakdown of each devices reported activity along with any devices needing special attention.
Support the EMEA Supplier Manager with managing the EMEA approved security device/vendor list by providing feedback and input on supplier/device performance with recommendations for areas of improvement.
Contribute to the development and continual improvement of the EMEA regional specific standards, processes and supporting documentation. Ensure all processes are optimized and continually aligned to the client requirements.
All other duties assigned.
Education, Experience, and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience gained in an engineering capacity of installing, servicing, commissioning, technical support role, managing the deployment of standalone and integrated physical electronic security systems.
Competencies:
Thorough understanding of IT principles and practices.
Good understanding of enterprise security in a business environment.
Solid understanding of security operations, design, and systems integration.
Understanding of security systems Analog and IP CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion – intimate knowledge of Lenel, Milestone and Galaxy are desirable but the ability to learn these systems is critical.
Knowledge of local code/regulation/legislation knowledge for EMEA is desirable.
Able to take accountability and ownership of issues, actions, decisions, and outcomes.
Adaptable to work variations while ensuring on-going performance effectiveness.
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About us Avencia is the first recruitment outsourcing provider dedicated to serving the Insurance industry. We help Hiring Managers, HR Directors, Procurement Leads and Heads of Resourcing get more from their transformational journey through personalised Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Programme (MSP) and Contingent Workforce solutions. The role Business Support Services (BSS) is our Manchester based Shared Services Centre and responsible for enabling our Client Services Teams to provide service excellence. As a result of growing the services that we provide our Clients, we have a new opportunity for a BI Analyst to join BSS. As part of a team of two you'll be responsible for providing insight and analytics across the business via the creation and enhancement of dashboards and reports. This will include weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual MI & BI reporting and RPO and MSP board packs to our Clients. In collaboration with the BI Manager you'll be expected to improve the efficiency and quality of the data visualisations we produce and a key aspect of your role will be to conduct analytical reviews of our recruitment data and external data to develop market insights When onboarding a new Client or service you'll be expected to lead the entire development life cycle from requirements capture, design ,data extraction, data modelling, report creation, deployment and testing. Key accountabilities Building, enhancing and maintaining tools, reporting and dashboards both in Excel, PPT and Power BI or other business intelligence tools Extract, validate and cleanse data from multiple source systems and perform data cleansing, transformation, exploration, analysis and visualisations for relevant Client & Client Services stakeholders Identification of opportunities to design, build, test and deploy new BI solutions that will add value and enhance the services already provided Deliver improvements in data quality, database and reporting efficiency Diagnose root cause for complex data errors and recommend and create solutions Producing ad-hoc and cyclical business reports to influence business decisions Stakeholder management and project delivery Skills & experience You'll have experience of extracting data and building BI dashboards from SaaS based HRIS and or ATS/VMS/CRM systems You'll have a passion for data, storytelling and a proven understanding of how it can be used to analyse performance and provide opportunity PowerBI or visualisation software and Advanced Excel (Macros, VBA, PowerQuery) Reviewing, analysing and manipulating data to present clear and concise management information reports Experience working with incidents, service requests, changes and problems. You'll combine a customer service outlook with a keen interest in systems and analytical approach to solving problems logically You'll need excellent organisational, stakeholder and time management skills Delivering a best-in-class customer service experience to clients and internal stakeholders and colleagues Being an SME for Key Business Metrics and logic used across the business for performance analytics You will be comfortable working autonomously Other The opportunity to join a maturing business with the security of a long-established parent company. Avencia is armed with a clear vision for expansion so if you're excited by a role that places you at the heart of our business and our clients - this is the role for you. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and bonus, full systems training, a wellbeing support programme and numerous other benefits. Our preference is for the role to be based in Manchester but we will consider remote workers with reasonably frequent travel to Manchester.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
About us Avencia is the first recruitment outsourcing provider dedicated to serving the Insurance industry. We help Hiring Managers, HR Directors, Procurement Leads and Heads of Resourcing get more from their transformational journey through personalised Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Managed Service Programme (MSP) and Contingent Workforce solutions. The role Business Support Services (BSS) is our Manchester based Shared Services Centre and responsible for enabling our Client Services Teams to provide service excellence. As a result of growing the services that we provide our Clients, we have a new opportunity for a BI Analyst to join BSS. As part of a team of two you'll be responsible for providing insight and analytics across the business via the creation and enhancement of dashboards and reports. This will include weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual MI & BI reporting and RPO and MSP board packs to our Clients. In collaboration with the BI Manager you'll be expected to improve the efficiency and quality of the data visualisations we produce and a key aspect of your role will be to conduct analytical reviews of our recruitment data and external data to develop market insights When onboarding a new Client or service you'll be expected to lead the entire development life cycle from requirements capture, design ,data extraction, data modelling, report creation, deployment and testing. Key accountabilities Building, enhancing and maintaining tools, reporting and dashboards both in Excel, PPT and Power BI or other business intelligence tools Extract, validate and cleanse data from multiple source systems and perform data cleansing, transformation, exploration, analysis and visualisations for relevant Client & Client Services stakeholders Identification of opportunities to design, build, test and deploy new BI solutions that will add value and enhance the services already provided Deliver improvements in data quality, database and reporting efficiency Diagnose root cause for complex data errors and recommend and create solutions Producing ad-hoc and cyclical business reports to influence business decisions Stakeholder management and project delivery Skills & experience You'll have experience of extracting data and building BI dashboards from SaaS based HRIS and or ATS/VMS/CRM systems You'll have a passion for data, storytelling and a proven understanding of how it can be used to analyse performance and provide opportunity PowerBI or visualisation software and Advanced Excel (Macros, VBA, PowerQuery) Reviewing, analysing and manipulating data to present clear and concise management information reports Experience working with incidents, service requests, changes and problems. You'll combine a customer service outlook with a keen interest in systems and analytical approach to solving problems logically You'll need excellent organisational, stakeholder and time management skills Delivering a best-in-class customer service experience to clients and internal stakeholders and colleagues Being an SME for Key Business Metrics and logic used across the business for performance analytics You will be comfortable working autonomously Other The opportunity to join a maturing business with the security of a long-established parent company. Avencia is armed with a clear vision for expansion so if you're excited by a role that places you at the heart of our business and our clients - this is the role for you. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and bonus, full systems training, a wellbeing support programme and numerous other benefits. Our preference is for the role to be based in Manchester but we will consider remote workers with reasonably frequent travel to Manchester.
Your new company Hays are working with a well known school in Bristol city centre who are looking to recruit a permanent IT engineer into the IT services department. The role is full time on site, and paying between £28,000 - £36,000. The school offers a competitive pension, free lunch and the working hours are 8 hours per day, 40 hours a week. Your new role Within the role, you will help ensure the smooth delivery of ICT services to the school. You'll work closely with the IT manager and wider team to lead on issues and maintain the school's server infrastructure and core network. You will act as an escalation point for junior members within the team, resolving and troubleshooting technical issues and when required, escalating critical issues to the IT manager. You will also play a key role in supporting more junior members of the team. You will be involved in supporting critical hardware and software issues and supporting staff and pupils across the school. What you'll need to succeed To succeed you will need to be an experienced IT Technician with a range of experience at the 2nd line level. Ideally, you will have worked in the education sector and within schools previously, but this won't be essential. You will need to have experience with the M365 stack and Azure AD. You will need to have experience troubleshooting iPads, Macs and MDM. Furthermore, you will have exposure working with complex networks and in virtualised environments - VMware. You will need to have good time management skills, be a self-starter with good initiative, and be able to develop good relationships with stakeholders across the school. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a competitive salary up to £36,000pa, and work for a prestigious school in the local area. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays 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 at hays.co.uk
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Your new company Hays are working with a well known school in Bristol city centre who are looking to recruit a permanent IT engineer into the IT services department. The role is full time on site, and paying between £28,000 - £36,000. The school offers a competitive pension, free lunch and the working hours are 8 hours per day, 40 hours a week. Your new role Within the role, you will help ensure the smooth delivery of ICT services to the school. You'll work closely with the IT manager and wider team to lead on issues and maintain the school's server infrastructure and core network. You will act as an escalation point for junior members within the team, resolving and troubleshooting technical issues and when required, escalating critical issues to the IT manager. You will also play a key role in supporting more junior members of the team. You will be involved in supporting critical hardware and software issues and supporting staff and pupils across the school. What you'll need to succeed To succeed you will need to be an experienced IT Technician with a range of experience at the 2nd line level. Ideally, you will have worked in the education sector and within schools previously, but this won't be essential. You will need to have experience with the M365 stack and Azure AD. You will need to have experience troubleshooting iPads, Macs and MDM. Furthermore, you will have exposure working with complex networks and in virtualised environments - VMware. You will need to have good time management skills, be a self-starter with good initiative, and be able to develop good relationships with stakeholders across the school. What you'll get in return In return, you will receive a competitive salary up to £36,000pa, and work for a prestigious school in the local area. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays 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 at hays.co.uk
WHSmith Graduate Programme 24-month programme starting September 2024Location: Swindon Are you ready to kick start a retail career in an innovative and international business? Look no further than WHSmith's Retail Head Office Graduate Programme What you'll do: Currently the technology department is undergoing a transformation both internally in the team and the IT systems that are being developed and supported, therefore it would be an ideal opportunity for a new graduate with new ideas to join the team and be part of the journey. You will be working across all four areas: Service Department - Understanding all of the IT systems that the team support on behalf of the business, working with multiple 3rd party suppliers. Architecture - to understand the technology architecture, enabling the business to operate successfully. Delivery - undertake a business analyst/project manager role, understanding how change takes place in the technology department. PMO and additional areas - undertake PMO analyst role supporting the wider department, and/or individual programs e.g. Transformation. What's in it for you? You'll be joining an International business with ambitious growth plans. You might be learning the ropes - but you'll still have responsibility as you learn crucial project management skills. Expect to deliver 'real work' contributing to a wider team. Rest assured that you'll get support and plenty of on-the-job training. And when the program is up? You'll still have our support. We'll give you a 'Sponsor' to guide your ongoing career progression. Want more? You'll also receive a range of flexible benefits, from staff discounts to 24 days' holiday (and the option to buy more). Plus, a pension, your birthday off and an early finish on Fridays. Perhaps most importantly, we'll welcome your drive and smart ideas. In our business, fresh thinking can take you anywhere -start your career journey with us today! Who we're looking for: At WHSmith, results and performance are key. You need to be self-motivated and highly commercial with strong numerical and analytical skills. You will have a minimum 2:2 Honours Degree (or be on track to achieve a 2:2). But what will really count is an entrepreneurial approach. Wherever you join and in whichever function, where you go from there is up to you. Choose your direction and develop your interests, and we'll give you the support to progress. You will need to be flexible to travel between our London and Swindon Support Centres where our teams are based. We are holding Assessment Centre on the 27th March 2024 in London, so we advise you apply as soon as possible! About us WHSmith is a leading, global travel retailer for the world's travelling customer. Since 1792, we're proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand, and we're proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey. Today, we have more than 1,700 stores in over 30 countries across the globe, serving millions of customers every year. In the UK, you'll find us at airports, railway stations, hospitals, motorway service areas and of course on the High Street. Making our customers' journeys easier is our passion. Whether they're travelling by air, by foot, by road or by train, we are there for them. As a diverse group of over twelve thousand colleagues, our people and our customers are at the heart of everything we do. And we know to succeed on our own journey, we need the best people.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
WHSmith Graduate Programme 24-month programme starting September 2024Location: Swindon Are you ready to kick start a retail career in an innovative and international business? Look no further than WHSmith's Retail Head Office Graduate Programme What you'll do: Currently the technology department is undergoing a transformation both internally in the team and the IT systems that are being developed and supported, therefore it would be an ideal opportunity for a new graduate with new ideas to join the team and be part of the journey. You will be working across all four areas: Service Department - Understanding all of the IT systems that the team support on behalf of the business, working with multiple 3rd party suppliers. Architecture - to understand the technology architecture, enabling the business to operate successfully. Delivery - undertake a business analyst/project manager role, understanding how change takes place in the technology department. PMO and additional areas - undertake PMO analyst role supporting the wider department, and/or individual programs e.g. Transformation. What's in it for you? You'll be joining an International business with ambitious growth plans. You might be learning the ropes - but you'll still have responsibility as you learn crucial project management skills. Expect to deliver 'real work' contributing to a wider team. Rest assured that you'll get support and plenty of on-the-job training. And when the program is up? You'll still have our support. We'll give you a 'Sponsor' to guide your ongoing career progression. Want more? You'll also receive a range of flexible benefits, from staff discounts to 24 days' holiday (and the option to buy more). Plus, a pension, your birthday off and an early finish on Fridays. Perhaps most importantly, we'll welcome your drive and smart ideas. In our business, fresh thinking can take you anywhere -start your career journey with us today! Who we're looking for: At WHSmith, results and performance are key. You need to be self-motivated and highly commercial with strong numerical and analytical skills. You will have a minimum 2:2 Honours Degree (or be on track to achieve a 2:2). But what will really count is an entrepreneurial approach. Wherever you join and in whichever function, where you go from there is up to you. Choose your direction and develop your interests, and we'll give you the support to progress. You will need to be flexible to travel between our London and Swindon Support Centres where our teams are based. We are holding Assessment Centre on the 27th March 2024 in London, so we advise you apply as soon as possible! About us WHSmith is a leading, global travel retailer for the world's travelling customer. Since 1792, we're proud to have grown and evolved into a globally recognised brand, and we're proud to be that air of familiarity people love and trust on their journey. Today, we have more than 1,700 stores in over 30 countries across the globe, serving millions of customers every year. In the UK, you'll find us at airports, railway stations, hospitals, motorway service areas and of course on the High Street. Making our customers' journeys easier is our passion. Whether they're travelling by air, by foot, by road or by train, we are there for them. As a diverse group of over twelve thousand colleagues, our people and our customers are at the heart of everything we do. And we know to succeed on our own journey, we need the best people.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Your new company Hays Technology are recruiting an Incident and Problem Manager on a permanent basis to join a large public sector organisation based in the Newcastle area. This is a brand new role to make your own and reports into the Head of End User Support. Your new role In your new role, you will be responsible for owning and enforcing the Incident and Problem processes to ensure rapid restoration of service and the identification of root causes analysis or continuous service improvement plans to avoid incidents and reduce the time to resolution. You will be leading the analysis, specification, design, and Implementation of best practice IT incident and problem processes and procedures across the organisation to ensure that adherence is comprehensive, effective, and transparent. You will be a key member of the End User Support and wider service management team and will try limit serious incidents occurring and constantly improve service operations across all services. This will include service desk, end user computing, infrastructure, and applications. You will also be providing guidance, support, and motivation to all delivery teams to ensure compliance with incident and problem processes and adherence to agreed KPIs and SLAs. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience within Incident and Problem management Proven ability in documenting complex processes within an IT context e.g. ITIL In-depth practical experience of incident and problem management processes and procedures Broad understanding of the IT landscape in a large and complex organisation with sufficient technical skills to challenge assumptions and poor practice in service delivery Demonstrable skills in influencing and persuasion strategies Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to converse with both technical and non-technical stakeholders What you'll get in return This exciting position is paying between £33,966 to £44,263 negotiable on experience and offers an excellent work life balance including: hybrid working, 34 days annual leave + bank, a great public sector employer contribution pension scheme 21%, flexibility, training, and development opportunities. 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 at hays.co.uk
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Your new company Hays Technology are recruiting an Incident and Problem Manager on a permanent basis to join a large public sector organisation based in the Newcastle area. This is a brand new role to make your own and reports into the Head of End User Support. Your new role In your new role, you will be responsible for owning and enforcing the Incident and Problem processes to ensure rapid restoration of service and the identification of root causes analysis or continuous service improvement plans to avoid incidents and reduce the time to resolution. You will be leading the analysis, specification, design, and Implementation of best practice IT incident and problem processes and procedures across the organisation to ensure that adherence is comprehensive, effective, and transparent. You will be a key member of the End User Support and wider service management team and will try limit serious incidents occurring and constantly improve service operations across all services. This will include service desk, end user computing, infrastructure, and applications. You will also be providing guidance, support, and motivation to all delivery teams to ensure compliance with incident and problem processes and adherence to agreed KPIs and SLAs. What you'll need to succeed Previous experience within Incident and Problem management Proven ability in documenting complex processes within an IT context e.g. ITIL In-depth practical experience of incident and problem management processes and procedures Broad understanding of the IT landscape in a large and complex organisation with sufficient technical skills to challenge assumptions and poor practice in service delivery Demonstrable skills in influencing and persuasion strategies Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to converse with both technical and non-technical stakeholders What you'll get in return This exciting position is paying between £33,966 to £44,263 negotiable on experience and offers an excellent work life balance including: hybrid working, 34 days annual leave + bank, a great public sector employer contribution pension scheme 21%, flexibility, training, and development opportunities. 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 at hays.co.uk
A large Financial Services Organisation in London is looking for a Business Manager to join their Post Trade Technology function to assist with the delivery of projects and process improvement. This role will be supporting 3 team members with all day to day activities from raising purchase orders to sending statements of work for signing. What you'll be doing Resource management - raising SoW, Pos and IGI access Invoicing Budget tracking Headcount tracking Input into Board materials, Townhall presentations and other ad-hoc presentations Input into management information; tracking and reporting on critical metrics Support with delivering comms to PT Tech Support Key Requirements Good collaborator Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills Background in PMO or PMO functions What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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 at hays.co.uk
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
A large Financial Services Organisation in London is looking for a Business Manager to join their Post Trade Technology function to assist with the delivery of projects and process improvement. This role will be supporting 3 team members with all day to day activities from raising purchase orders to sending statements of work for signing. What you'll be doing Resource management - raising SoW, Pos and IGI access Invoicing Budget tracking Headcount tracking Input into Board materials, Townhall presentations and other ad-hoc presentations Input into management information; tracking and reporting on critical metrics Support with delivering comms to PT Tech Support Key Requirements Good collaborator Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills Background in PMO or PMO functions What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 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 at hays.co.uk
AEJ Consulting Ltd
Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire
My client is a growing technology organisation which focuses on providing innovative software solutions to streamline complexities, automate repetitive tasks, and enhances productivity. They are seeking an experience IT manager who specialize in Microsoft and third party systems to oversee the management of their IT systems. You will also be leading a team of IT professionals, managing vendor relationships, as well as ensuring the efficient and secure operation of their technology infrastructure. Responsibilities: Microsoft Systems Administration: Overseeing the administration of Microsoft technologies, such as Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange Server, SQL Server and Sharepoint, ensuring the stability, security and performance of these systems through proactive monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting. Third Party System Administration: Managing the administration of third-party applications and systems, which are critical to their business operations (e.g. ERP and CRM systems, collaboration tools, cybersecurity solutions etc.). You will also be collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure system configuration is fully optimized as much as possible, as well as resolving issues and implementing upgrades. Vendor Management: Developing and maintaining strong relationships with technology vendors and service providers. You will also be negotiating contracts, SLA's, as well as pricing, to ensure cost-effective solutions that meet their needs, and monitoring vendor performance, resolving disputes, as well as driving continuous improvement throughout service delivery. Team leadership: Leading and mentoring a team of IT professionals, including system administrators, network engineers and support staff. You will also be providing guidance, training and professional development opportunities to enhance team capabilities, as well as creating a culture of collaboration and accountability. Strategic planning: Working closely with senior management in developing IT strategies, roadmaps and budgets that are aligned to business objectives, alongside identifying opportunities to leverage technology for competitive advantage, improving operational efficiency, as well as mitigating cybersecurity risks. Security and Compliance: Implementing and enforcing IT security policies, procedures, and controls to protect data and systems from cyber threats and regulatory compliance requirements. Also staying updated on industry best practices and emerging threats to keep enhancing security posture. Project management: Overseeing IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, as well as according to specifications. Also coordinating resources, managing risks, and communicate progress/updates to stakeholders, to thoroughly ensure successful project outcomes. Technical support: Being a point of escalation for complex technical issues, as well as providing hands-on-support whenever needed. Collaborating extensively with the IT support team to ensure timely resolution of user requests and incidents, whilst also maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Qualifications and experience At least five years of proven experience in IT management roles, with a primary focus on Microsoft systems administration, third party application support and administration, alongside vendor management. Be very technically proficient in Microsoft technologies, such as Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange Server, SQL Server, and SharePoint. Have experience managing third party applications, such as ERP and CRM systems, alongside cybersecurity solutions. Demonstrated success in negotiating vendor contracts, managing vendor relationships, as well as optimizing vendor performance. Possessing excellent leadership and team building skills, having the ability to motivate and develop high performing teams. Have a solid understanding of IT security principles, complains requirements, and risk management practices. Have project management experience, including planning, execution and stakeholder communication. Be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal, having the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders as effectively as possible. Possess relevant certifications, such as Azure Administration Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, or ITIL certifications (desirable but not essential). Have a bachelor's degree in information technology (IT), Computer Science, or similar field.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
My client is a growing technology organisation which focuses on providing innovative software solutions to streamline complexities, automate repetitive tasks, and enhances productivity. They are seeking an experience IT manager who specialize in Microsoft and third party systems to oversee the management of their IT systems. You will also be leading a team of IT professionals, managing vendor relationships, as well as ensuring the efficient and secure operation of their technology infrastructure. Responsibilities: Microsoft Systems Administration: Overseeing the administration of Microsoft technologies, such as Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange Server, SQL Server and Sharepoint, ensuring the stability, security and performance of these systems through proactive monitoring, maintenance and troubleshooting. Third Party System Administration: Managing the administration of third-party applications and systems, which are critical to their business operations (e.g. ERP and CRM systems, collaboration tools, cybersecurity solutions etc.). You will also be collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure system configuration is fully optimized as much as possible, as well as resolving issues and implementing upgrades. Vendor Management: Developing and maintaining strong relationships with technology vendors and service providers. You will also be negotiating contracts, SLA's, as well as pricing, to ensure cost-effective solutions that meet their needs, and monitoring vendor performance, resolving disputes, as well as driving continuous improvement throughout service delivery. Team leadership: Leading and mentoring a team of IT professionals, including system administrators, network engineers and support staff. You will also be providing guidance, training and professional development opportunities to enhance team capabilities, as well as creating a culture of collaboration and accountability. Strategic planning: Working closely with senior management in developing IT strategies, roadmaps and budgets that are aligned to business objectives, alongside identifying opportunities to leverage technology for competitive advantage, improving operational efficiency, as well as mitigating cybersecurity risks. Security and Compliance: Implementing and enforcing IT security policies, procedures, and controls to protect data and systems from cyber threats and regulatory compliance requirements. Also staying updated on industry best practices and emerging threats to keep enhancing security posture. Project management: Overseeing IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, as well as according to specifications. Also coordinating resources, managing risks, and communicate progress/updates to stakeholders, to thoroughly ensure successful project outcomes. Technical support: Being a point of escalation for complex technical issues, as well as providing hands-on-support whenever needed. Collaborating extensively with the IT support team to ensure timely resolution of user requests and incidents, whilst also maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Qualifications and experience At least five years of proven experience in IT management roles, with a primary focus on Microsoft systems administration, third party application support and administration, alongside vendor management. Be very technically proficient in Microsoft technologies, such as Windows Server, Active Directory, Exchange Server, SQL Server, and SharePoint. Have experience managing third party applications, such as ERP and CRM systems, alongside cybersecurity solutions. Demonstrated success in negotiating vendor contracts, managing vendor relationships, as well as optimizing vendor performance. Possessing excellent leadership and team building skills, having the ability to motivate and develop high performing teams. Have a solid understanding of IT security principles, complains requirements, and risk management practices. Have project management experience, including planning, execution and stakeholder communication. Be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal, having the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders as effectively as possible. Possess relevant certifications, such as Azure Administration Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, or ITIL certifications (desirable but not essential). Have a bachelor's degree in information technology (IT), Computer Science, or similar field.