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.
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.
University of Oxford, Mathematical Institute
Oxford, UK
About the role
We are seeking to appoint to an exciting new Full-Stack Development Lead role on a permanent, full time basis. This is a pivotal post within our established and highly impactful IT Team, which has been designed to ensure that our IT and software development operations run smoothly.
As a senior member of the IT team, you will support service delivery by leading, driving and delivering longer-term technical projects to meet deadlines and by maintaining agreed service levels. This new role builds our IT team’s resilience at a senior technical level; you will report to the Head of IT who, amongst other management duties, acts as the overall IT architect and also leads, drives, and delivers various technical projects. As a senior leader, you will also act as a mentor to more junior team members to assist them in developing existing skills and gaining new ones.
This post presents a great opportunity to take ownership of various projects previously overseen by the Head of IT, which could include: maintenance and further development of the departmental website; redesigning and reimplementing the examinations database; and developing various helper and automation scripts for the maintenance and automation of our IT systems. You can find a full list of potential projects outlined in the job description document.
Although you will be primarily based in central Oxford, the department are open to a hybrid working arrangement at typically two days per week from home.
About you
We are looking for candidates who are able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles and technical processes of full-stack web application development, including substantial development experience with an expert level in at least one of Python, PHP or Ruby on Rails, and substantial frontend development experience (e.g. using JavaScript, CSS, HTML).
You will have an honours degree or equivalent experience, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, in particular the ability to work very closely with a variety of end users including senior academic and professional services staff, students, visitors and collaborators, and to communicate deeply technical concepts to non-technical audiences. You will be highly self-motivated and enjoy working both independently and as an effective member of a small team, with a light management touch.
We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, which guide our progress towards advancing racial and gender equality. As part of our strategic aim to improve staff equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type within the department.
Application Process
If you wish to speak to someone informally about this post, please contact Dr Waldemar Schlackow (Head of IT) [ mailto:waldemar.schlackow@maths.ox.ac.uk ] or Dr Keith Gillow (Director of IT and Physical Resources) [ mailto:keith.gillow@maths.ox.ac.uk ]. Informal enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to the Recruitment Coordinator (email: vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk ), quoting vacancy reference 161377.
Applicants should read the job description document before writing their application. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.
If no suitable applicants are identified at Grade 9, an appointment at Grade 8 (£43,414 - £51,805 per annum) with an appropriate adjustment to the duties may be considered.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this post and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:
https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=161377
Only applications received before 12:00 noon UK time on Wednesday 16th November 2022 can be considered.
Oct 31, 2022
Full time
About the role
We are seeking to appoint to an exciting new Full-Stack Development Lead role on a permanent, full time basis. This is a pivotal post within our established and highly impactful IT Team, which has been designed to ensure that our IT and software development operations run smoothly.
As a senior member of the IT team, you will support service delivery by leading, driving and delivering longer-term technical projects to meet deadlines and by maintaining agreed service levels. This new role builds our IT team’s resilience at a senior technical level; you will report to the Head of IT who, amongst other management duties, acts as the overall IT architect and also leads, drives, and delivers various technical projects. As a senior leader, you will also act as a mentor to more junior team members to assist them in developing existing skills and gaining new ones.
This post presents a great opportunity to take ownership of various projects previously overseen by the Head of IT, which could include: maintenance and further development of the departmental website; redesigning and reimplementing the examinations database; and developing various helper and automation scripts for the maintenance and automation of our IT systems. You can find a full list of potential projects outlined in the job description document.
Although you will be primarily based in central Oxford, the department are open to a hybrid working arrangement at typically two days per week from home.
About you
We are looking for candidates who are able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles and technical processes of full-stack web application development, including substantial development experience with an expert level in at least one of Python, PHP or Ruby on Rails, and substantial frontend development experience (e.g. using JavaScript, CSS, HTML).
You will have an honours degree or equivalent experience, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, in particular the ability to work very closely with a variety of end users including senior academic and professional services staff, students, visitors and collaborators, and to communicate deeply technical concepts to non-technical audiences. You will be highly self-motivated and enjoy working both independently and as an effective member of a small team, with a light management touch.
We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, which guide our progress towards advancing racial and gender equality. As part of our strategic aim to improve staff equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type within the department.
Application Process
If you wish to speak to someone informally about this post, please contact Dr Waldemar Schlackow (Head of IT) [ mailto:waldemar.schlackow@maths.ox.ac.uk ] or Dr Keith Gillow (Director of IT and Physical Resources) [ mailto:keith.gillow@maths.ox.ac.uk ]. Informal enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to the Recruitment Coordinator (email: vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk ), quoting vacancy reference 161377.
Applicants should read the job description document before writing their application. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application.
If no suitable applicants are identified at Grade 9, an appointment at Grade 8 (£43,414 - £51,805 per annum) with an appropriate adjustment to the duties may be considered.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this post and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:
https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=161377
Only applications received before 12:00 noon UK time on Wednesday 16th November 2022 can be considered.
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.
Azure Senior Consultant - Appvia Location: London, UK About Us At Appvia, we're committed to helping our customers navigate their journey to Cloud and DevOps maturity. As a leading provider in the industry, we offer cutting-edge technologies and services to support our clients' cloud adoption journey. Our mission is to enable every company to deliver apps in the cloud. We dedicate ourselves to building a cloud infrastructure layer that allows platform engineering teams to manage, monitor and update with ease - at the same time, offering devs the flexibility to deploy their apps in the cloud without a hassle. We are passionate about driving value to our clients and have a desire to make their organisation succeed. About the role As a Senior Cloud Consultant, you will play a crucial role in guiding our customers on their journey to cloud and DevOps maturity. Leveraging your expertise in cloud technologies and best practices, you will work closely with clients to architect, implement, and optimise solutions tailored to their unique needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value to our customers. Interview process - 3 stage Initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition Manager Interview with the Hiring Manager Leadership Final Interview Requirements About you You'll be passionate about new technology and automation, and experienced in working in an Engineering Team in Agile and DevOps best practices. You'll also be able to talk to us about your: Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment practices Ability to collaborate with people of all levels of technical ability Understanding of industry best practices Project Management experience Fantastic people skills, including the ability to motivate a team towards a common goal Responsibilities Collaborate with clients to assess their current infrastructure, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop tailored cloud and DevOps strategies. Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native solutions leveraging industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies. Lead the implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices to streamline development and deployment processes. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements, prioritise initiatives, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Provide input to Statements of Work (SOW) and lead on small projects, ensuring deliverables are met within scope, budget, and timeline. Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in cloud computing and DevOps, contributing to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership initiatives. Skills Platform Engineering: Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure cloud platforms. Automation: Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). Container Orchestration: Knowledge of container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes) and their managed counterparts (e.g., EKS, AKS, GKE). Public Cloud Expertise: Understanding of cloud services, architecture, and best practices in one or more major public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). DevOps Practices: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker). Experience Project Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading and delivering cloud migration, optimization, or transformation projects. Client-Facing Experience: Proven track record of engaging with clients, understanding their requirements, and delivering solutions that exceed expectations. Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and drive consensus. Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying abreast of industry trends, participating in professional development activities, and obtaining relevant certifications. Qualifications Certification in relevant cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) at associate level is highly desirable e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate or AWS Solution Architect Associate. Why join Appvia? We are a self-funded, London based startup; providing businesses with a fast and secure way to deploy containerised applications into the cloud. We are on a mission to enable organisations to make cloud-based software delivery simple and efficient, whilst having the insights into costs, security and cadence. As a company that holds customers at the heart of everything we do, we are looking for candidates that want to make a real change to how Dev and Ops is working in the industry. With us our customers, like the UK's Home Office & Bank of England, are harnessing cloud-native technologies, limiting the challenges of infrastructure management and rapidly delivering digital products. What's on offer? We are generous - you'll be compensated fairly for your role (dependant on role this could mean a blend of salary, commission, stock options & company bonus) We celebrate you - you'll get the day-off for your Birthday, plus your 25 days annual leave and the 8 bank hols We win together - non commission based roles receive a company & individual performance based bonus We take health & wellbeing seriously - you'll get health Insurance including a dental element for yourself, and can choose to add family members to your policy. Life assurance, enhanced Employee Assist Programme, cycle to work scheme and a paid subscription to Headspace App We're mindful - you'll have flexibility to work from our dog-friendly Barbican office, your home or a combination of both - with flex hours to make work & home, work well We want you to grow - you'll be joining an exceptional team who will help you shape the career you're dreaming of, each Appvian has access to an individual training budget We're fun - we sponsor regular team socials, board game nights, Cloud Unplugged meetups and more! But don't just take our word for it, you can check out what our Appvians say about us on Glassdoor and by following us on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Azure Senior Consultant - Appvia Location: London, UK About Us At Appvia, we're committed to helping our customers navigate their journey to Cloud and DevOps maturity. As a leading provider in the industry, we offer cutting-edge technologies and services to support our clients' cloud adoption journey. Our mission is to enable every company to deliver apps in the cloud. We dedicate ourselves to building a cloud infrastructure layer that allows platform engineering teams to manage, monitor and update with ease - at the same time, offering devs the flexibility to deploy their apps in the cloud without a hassle. We are passionate about driving value to our clients and have a desire to make their organisation succeed. About the role As a Senior Cloud Consultant, you will play a crucial role in guiding our customers on their journey to cloud and DevOps maturity. Leveraging your expertise in cloud technologies and best practices, you will work closely with clients to architect, implement, and optimise solutions tailored to their unique needs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value to our customers. Interview process - 3 stage Initial conversation with our Talent Acquisition Manager Interview with the Hiring Manager Leadership Final Interview Requirements About you You'll be passionate about new technology and automation, and experienced in working in an Engineering Team in Agile and DevOps best practices. You'll also be able to talk to us about your: Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment practices Ability to collaborate with people of all levels of technical ability Understanding of industry best practices Project Management experience Fantastic people skills, including the ability to motivate a team towards a common goal Responsibilities Collaborate with clients to assess their current infrastructure, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop tailored cloud and DevOps strategies. Design and implement scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native solutions leveraging industry best practices and cutting-edge technologies. Lead the implementation of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices to streamline development and deployment processes. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Engage with stakeholders to understand business requirements, prioritise initiatives, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives. Provide input to Statements of Work (SOW) and lead on small projects, ensuring deliverables are met within scope, budget, and timeline. Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in cloud computing and DevOps, contributing to internal knowledge sharing and thought leadership initiatives. Skills Platform Engineering: Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure cloud platforms. Automation: Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) practices and automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible). Container Orchestration: Knowledge of container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes) and their managed counterparts (e.g., EKS, AKS, GKE). Public Cloud Expertise: Understanding of cloud services, architecture, and best practices in one or more major public cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP). DevOps Practices: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker). Experience Project Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading and delivering cloud migration, optimization, or transformation projects. Client-Facing Experience: Proven track record of engaging with clients, understanding their requirements, and delivering solutions that exceed expectations. Team Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams, communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and drive consensus. Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying abreast of industry trends, participating in professional development activities, and obtaining relevant certifications. Qualifications Certification in relevant cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) at associate level is highly desirable e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure Network Engineer Associate or AWS Solution Architect Associate. Why join Appvia? We are a self-funded, London based startup; providing businesses with a fast and secure way to deploy containerised applications into the cloud. We are on a mission to enable organisations to make cloud-based software delivery simple and efficient, whilst having the insights into costs, security and cadence. As a company that holds customers at the heart of everything we do, we are looking for candidates that want to make a real change to how Dev and Ops is working in the industry. With us our customers, like the UK's Home Office & Bank of England, are harnessing cloud-native technologies, limiting the challenges of infrastructure management and rapidly delivering digital products. What's on offer? We are generous - you'll be compensated fairly for your role (dependant on role this could mean a blend of salary, commission, stock options & company bonus) We celebrate you - you'll get the day-off for your Birthday, plus your 25 days annual leave and the 8 bank hols We win together - non commission based roles receive a company & individual performance based bonus We take health & wellbeing seriously - you'll get health Insurance including a dental element for yourself, and can choose to add family members to your policy. Life assurance, enhanced Employee Assist Programme, cycle to work scheme and a paid subscription to Headspace App We're mindful - you'll have flexibility to work from our dog-friendly Barbican office, your home or a combination of both - with flex hours to make work & home, work well We want you to grow - you'll be joining an exceptional team who will help you shape the career you're dreaming of, each Appvian has access to an individual training budget We're fun - we sponsor regular team socials, board game nights, Cloud Unplugged meetups and more! But don't just take our word for it, you can check out what our Appvians say about us on Glassdoor and by following us on LinkedIn, Twitter and TikTok.
About Octopus Electroverse We're making electric vehicle ownership as smart and as simple as possible, by building the giant, virtual charging platform of the future. In just over two years, Octopus Electroverse has grown to become one of the largest eMobility players in Europe, with over 650,000 connected electric vehicle chargers and a customer ecosystem spanning web, iOS, Android, CarPlay, Android Auto & Automotive OS, and more. But it's just the start: we're busy launching in new countries, working with more automotive and tech partners, building exciting new features at scale, and creating the integrated charging experiences of the future - all in the name of making public EV charging super simple for customers. Electroverse is a multifunctional team made up of product, development, commercial, operations, marketing, partnerships and more - all focused together on making Octopus the go-to name in EV charging. And we're looking for smart individuals with an interest in the space who can help us make it happen. About the Role We are looking for a commercially experienced leader, with a track record of scaling new propositions and getting stuck into delivery. Reporting to the Director of Electroverse, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to help ensure the success of our Fleet offering. In a single day you could blend strategic oversight, scope customer needs, take financial and legal decisions, create new sales channels, help design new products from scratch, and find and negotiate with industry partners. We're looking for someone who enjoys variety, and can keep wider vision and priorities in mind whilst diving in (and out!) of required detail. Whilst we're not looking for a specific background, you're a strong generalist who brings good commercial instinct, an understanding of customer experience, marketing principles and unit economics, and a constant focus on delivery. The eMobility industry and Electroverse as a product are rapidly expanding, and are a hugely important part of decarbonising the planet - you'll have big responsibility from day one and really help influence how we scale the business. What You'll Do Take the lead on Electroverse's B2B fleet solutions, overseeing growth and product expansion. You're excited that a big part of its success will lie in your hands Identify, plan and deliver new product elements to widen the appeal and uptake of the Octopus fleet offering Be willing to get stuck in to the detail and delivery when improving the product and launching new customer propositions Provide strategic guidance and focus to the wider team engaged on delivering Octopus's fleet product: e.g. colleagues in technical, product, and operational roles Identify, engage and contract with partners as part of growing the product: for example you may partner with hardware installation companies or payment providers Monitor performance through reporting & analytics - and help shape how these insights should grow Liaise across Octopus Energy Group to cement and grow cross-group opportunities, e.g. energy services, vehicle leasing etc. Work closely with senior colleagues to evaluate strategic and ad-hoc opportunities, e.g. international applications, acquisitions, large partnerships etc. Why else you'll love us Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit! Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we we're voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits We would prefer someone who can work in our London office but will consider remote candidates. However, you do need to be able to work in the UK. We're very excited to be growing our team. We're looking for skills and experience to help shape and define the future of not only our team, but the wider business at a global scale. If you're reading this and grinning, please apply! There are huge challenges to tackle, and we need amazing people who are keen to get stuck in. If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
About Octopus Electroverse We're making electric vehicle ownership as smart and as simple as possible, by building the giant, virtual charging platform of the future. In just over two years, Octopus Electroverse has grown to become one of the largest eMobility players in Europe, with over 650,000 connected electric vehicle chargers and a customer ecosystem spanning web, iOS, Android, CarPlay, Android Auto & Automotive OS, and more. But it's just the start: we're busy launching in new countries, working with more automotive and tech partners, building exciting new features at scale, and creating the integrated charging experiences of the future - all in the name of making public EV charging super simple for customers. Electroverse is a multifunctional team made up of product, development, commercial, operations, marketing, partnerships and more - all focused together on making Octopus the go-to name in EV charging. And we're looking for smart individuals with an interest in the space who can help us make it happen. About the Role We are looking for a commercially experienced leader, with a track record of scaling new propositions and getting stuck into delivery. Reporting to the Director of Electroverse, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to help ensure the success of our Fleet offering. In a single day you could blend strategic oversight, scope customer needs, take financial and legal decisions, create new sales channels, help design new products from scratch, and find and negotiate with industry partners. We're looking for someone who enjoys variety, and can keep wider vision and priorities in mind whilst diving in (and out!) of required detail. Whilst we're not looking for a specific background, you're a strong generalist who brings good commercial instinct, an understanding of customer experience, marketing principles and unit economics, and a constant focus on delivery. The eMobility industry and Electroverse as a product are rapidly expanding, and are a hugely important part of decarbonising the planet - you'll have big responsibility from day one and really help influence how we scale the business. What You'll Do Take the lead on Electroverse's B2B fleet solutions, overseeing growth and product expansion. You're excited that a big part of its success will lie in your hands Identify, plan and deliver new product elements to widen the appeal and uptake of the Octopus fleet offering Be willing to get stuck in to the detail and delivery when improving the product and launching new customer propositions Provide strategic guidance and focus to the wider team engaged on delivering Octopus's fleet product: e.g. colleagues in technical, product, and operational roles Identify, engage and contract with partners as part of growing the product: for example you may partner with hardware installation companies or payment providers Monitor performance through reporting & analytics - and help shape how these insights should grow Liaise across Octopus Energy Group to cement and grow cross-group opportunities, e.g. energy services, vehicle leasing etc. Work closely with senior colleagues to evaluate strategic and ad-hoc opportunities, e.g. international applications, acquisitions, large partnerships etc. Why else you'll love us Wondering what the salary for this role is? Just ask us! On a call with one of our recruiters it's something we always cover as we genuinely want to match your experience with the correct salary. The reason why we don't advertise is because we honestly have a degree of flexibility and would never want salary to be a reason why someone doesn't apply to Octopus - what's more important to us is finding the right octofit! Octopus Energy is a unique culture. An organisation where people learn, decide, and build quicker. Where people work with autonomy, alongside a wide range of amazing co-owners, on projects that break new ground. We want your hard work to be rewarded with perks you actually care about! We won best company to work for in 2022, on Glassdoor we we're voted 50 best places to work in 2022 and our Group CEO, Greg has recorded a podcast about our culture and how we empower our people Visit our perks hub - Octopus Employee Benefits We would prefer someone who can work in our London office but will consider remote candidates. However, you do need to be able to work in the UK. We're very excited to be growing our team. We're looking for skills and experience to help shape and define the future of not only our team, but the wider business at a global scale. If you're reading this and grinning, please apply! There are huge challenges to tackle, and we need amazing people who are keen to get stuck in. If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
Head of Strategic Housing Salary: £63,255 - £85,507 This role will lead the Council's Strategic Housing service, which exists to hold the overview of total housing supply, needs and issues in Cornwall. Working with partners we will use our range of tools and levers from policy to capital delivery to find solutions. The function sits within the Planning and Housing Service in the Council's Sustainable Growth and Development Directorate. Reporting into the Service Director for Planning and Housing you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of housing - as articulated in the ambitions of the Council's Outcome Delivery Plans and the Cornwall Local Plan. The Post Holder will lead in shaping and developing this service ultimately leading the development of strategies to address our housing needs. A current priority is the implementation of interventions in relation to the delivery of affordable housing, specialist and supported housing and Temporary Accommodation in Cornwall. You will lead and develop a strategic commissioning service so that it becomes: Confident in strategy development and implementation. Demonstrates leadership in the implementation of relevant housing strategies such as the Supported and Specialist Housing Implementation Plan. A strong strategic client to the delivery of capital projects, to oversee the delivery of a programme of acquisitions and new build projects to achieve the outputs set out within the Council's HRA Business Plan and Demand Management Plan Developing and nurturing other strategic partnerships to enable housing delivery through partner organisations and the private sector. Take advantage of place-based regeneration opportunities to delivery housing and contribute to the delivery and creation of allocated sites within the Local Plan. We are looking for a person who is an experienced and tenacious leader with knowledge and experience of strategic housing and place-based planning and regeneration. This role needs to continue to oversee a change from project delivery to project sponsorship of our capital programme and therefore experience of delivering transformational change and a strong track record of stakeholder engagement is highly desirable. Overall our task is to continue to develop a strategic service with is forward looking, with a good overview of supply and with a clear ability to develop strategies to solve our housing issues. We require someone who is capable of working in a changing environment, has excellent communication skills, a willingness to work collaboratively with us to solve issues and able to work across large, multi-functioning organisations. Closing date: 12th May. To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Head of Strategic Housing Salary: £63,255 - £85,507 This role will lead the Council's Strategic Housing service, which exists to hold the overview of total housing supply, needs and issues in Cornwall. Working with partners we will use our range of tools and levers from policy to capital delivery to find solutions. The function sits within the Planning and Housing Service in the Council's Sustainable Growth and Development Directorate. Reporting into the Service Director for Planning and Housing you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of housing - as articulated in the ambitions of the Council's Outcome Delivery Plans and the Cornwall Local Plan. The Post Holder will lead in shaping and developing this service ultimately leading the development of strategies to address our housing needs. A current priority is the implementation of interventions in relation to the delivery of affordable housing, specialist and supported housing and Temporary Accommodation in Cornwall. You will lead and develop a strategic commissioning service so that it becomes: Confident in strategy development and implementation. Demonstrates leadership in the implementation of relevant housing strategies such as the Supported and Specialist Housing Implementation Plan. A strong strategic client to the delivery of capital projects, to oversee the delivery of a programme of acquisitions and new build projects to achieve the outputs set out within the Council's HRA Business Plan and Demand Management Plan Developing and nurturing other strategic partnerships to enable housing delivery through partner organisations and the private sector. Take advantage of place-based regeneration opportunities to delivery housing and contribute to the delivery and creation of allocated sites within the Local Plan. We are looking for a person who is an experienced and tenacious leader with knowledge and experience of strategic housing and place-based planning and regeneration. This role needs to continue to oversee a change from project delivery to project sponsorship of our capital programme and therefore experience of delivering transformational change and a strong track record of stakeholder engagement is highly desirable. Overall our task is to continue to develop a strategic service with is forward looking, with a good overview of supply and with a clear ability to develop strategies to solve our housing issues. We require someone who is capable of working in a changing environment, has excellent communication skills, a willingness to work collaboratively with us to solve issues and able to work across large, multi-functioning organisations. Closing date: 12th May. To apply, please visit our website via the button below.
- Global insurance company with UK offices in London and Birmingham - Salary up to £140,000 plus benefits including 20% bonus and 10% pension contribution A leading Lloyds insurer is looking for an experienced Head of Claims Technology to join its IT function. This role will involve remote/hybrid working with the requirement of travelling to London or Birmingham offices as required. This role will focus on the management of the claims IT teams, infrastructure and delivery. Duties will include but are not limited to: - Overseeing teams responsible for the utilisation of technology across claims processing and customer experience - Managing teams responsible for all claims systems (including Guidewire) and platforms - Delivering the portfolio of change to support global moderisation - Working with teams, stakeholder and vendors globally to deliver on process improvement and delivery - Create and manage claims technology roadmap - Manage budgets and claims technology strategy - Lead and oversee projects To be considered suitable for this Head of Claims Technology role you will need to have the following skills/experience: - Proven senior management experience within the insurance field, covering claims processing, methodologies and best practice - Good understanding of Agile process as well as SDLC - Strong background in managing vendors and contracts - Understanding of data security and compliance A leading multinational organisation based in Putney, South-West London is seeking an accomplished Digital Project Manager to join its team on an initial 12 month contract. This role is Outside IR35. The firm embraces hybrid working and provides the opportunity to work remotely 2/3 days per week. We are looking for an experienced Digital Project A leading multinational organisation based in Richmond, Surrey, is seeking an accomplished Digital Project Manager to join its team on an initial 12 month contract. This role is Outside IR35. The firm embraces hybrid working and provides the opportunity to work remotely 2/3 days per week. We are looking for an experienced Digital Project Manager A leading multinational organisation based in Putney, South-West London is seeking an accomplished Digital Project Manager to join its team on an initial 12 month contract. This role is Outside IR35. The firm embraces hybrid working and provides the opportunity to work remotely 2/3 days per week. We are looking for an experienced Digital Project Not all our jobs make it online. Sign up for Job Alerts and receive our best roles first.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
- Global insurance company with UK offices in London and Birmingham - Salary up to £140,000 plus benefits including 20% bonus and 10% pension contribution A leading Lloyds insurer is looking for an experienced Head of Claims Technology to join its IT function. This role will involve remote/hybrid working with the requirement of travelling to London or Birmingham offices as required. This role will focus on the management of the claims IT teams, infrastructure and delivery. Duties will include but are not limited to: - Overseeing teams responsible for the utilisation of technology across claims processing and customer experience - Managing teams responsible for all claims systems (including Guidewire) and platforms - Delivering the portfolio of change to support global moderisation - Working with teams, stakeholder and vendors globally to deliver on process improvement and delivery - Create and manage claims technology roadmap - Manage budgets and claims technology strategy - Lead and oversee projects To be considered suitable for this Head of Claims Technology role you will need to have the following skills/experience: - Proven senior management experience within the insurance field, covering claims processing, methodologies and best practice - Good understanding of Agile process as well as SDLC - Strong background in managing vendors and contracts - Understanding of data security and compliance A leading multinational organisation based in Putney, South-West London is seeking an accomplished Digital Project Manager to join its team on an initial 12 month contract. This role is Outside IR35. The firm embraces hybrid working and provides the opportunity to work remotely 2/3 days per week. We are looking for an experienced Digital Project A leading multinational organisation based in Richmond, Surrey, is seeking an accomplished Digital Project Manager to join its team on an initial 12 month contract. This role is Outside IR35. The firm embraces hybrid working and provides the opportunity to work remotely 2/3 days per week. We are looking for an experienced Digital Project Manager A leading multinational organisation based in Putney, South-West London is seeking an accomplished Digital Project Manager to join its team on an initial 12 month contract. This role is Outside IR35. The firm embraces hybrid working and provides the opportunity to work remotely 2/3 days per week. We are looking for an experienced Digital Project Not all our jobs make it online. Sign up for Job Alerts and receive our best roles first.
With the continued investment in technology operationally, and in support of our digital transformation within Aztec Group, we are introducing a new role for a Head of Testing Services ("HoTS"). The Head of Testing Services will be responsible for all aspects of Testing and Quality Assurance within the company defining testing strategy, and introducing best practise for application, infrastructure, and product development testing. The testing strategy will need to make consideration of multiple SDLC and DevOps models, techniques for defining functional and non-functional tests and testing tools including, but not limited to, those relating to performance and automation testing. This role will also be responsible for designing and managing the testing architecture and framework required to deliver a high-quality, efficient and scalable testing service. Reporting to the Head of Service Delivery, this individual will be responsible for growing and scaling the Testing team to meet the demands of a rapidly growing business across a broad range of products and services, developing and expanding the existing team, and building a wider service comprising both additional internal staff and staff from third-party service providers. The HoTS will be required to provide strategic support and guidance to business leaders and technology directors and third-party suppliers responsible for oversight and delivery of change initiatives, influencing decision making and clearly communicating decisions, priorities, and relevant project information at appropriate levels regarding testing requirements and commitments. This individual will be driven to proactively focus on strategic initiatives and planning activities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes and outcomes and be motivated to share knowledge of testing capabilities, risks, and opportunities with project leads cross-functionally. The HoTS should be able to clearly demonstrate excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills as well as technical, analytical, and organisational skills. Key responsibilities: Build a Quality Assurance / Test Management function which can support the delivery of large complex technology-based projects and programmes, and technology operations within a rapid growth business. Define and execute a complete end-to-end testing strategy including both manual and automated testing approaches within traditional delivery and DevOps models. Build strong trusted relationships with project sponsors, business leaders, technology owners and external strategic partners. Identify, contract and manage third party suppliers of nearshore and offshore testing services to augment the in-house team. Identify, select and implement testing tools and services with track record in contract negotiation, commercial and supplier management in the testing space. Provide leadership and technical expertise within test automation, testing methodologies, testing processes, synthetic data services, and testing tools and techniques. Design and implement a testing framework and strategy, leveraging automation and AI solutions across all areas of testing (system integration, performance, security etc.). Proactively identify develop and implement opportunities for operational efficiencies using analytical skills, data, and feedback as part of continuous improvement. Provide technical leadership and support the creation of complex automation testing. Provide appropriate, forward-looking decision making to manage complex priorities supporting the delivery of the Aztec vision. Collaborate with working groups in the selection process of new applications. Operate as an advocate for quality throughout the product development lifecycle and be accountable in the transition process to Production. Stay across the development of external trends and technology changes in relation to Testing and QA including the influence of AI and import this understanding into the Testing strategy on an iterative basis. Manage and develop the Testing team and hold budgetary responsibility for the Testing cost centre managing internal and third-party costs associated with the Testing team and services. Skills, knowledge, and expertise: Extensive leadership experience of an enterprise testing function; high level of experience in a similar role implementing automated testing. Ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders, conflicting priorities and balance business and quality drivers in decision making. Ability to build successful teams, understanding different styles and how people work together. Strong people leadership skills with the ability to develop test professions within the team forging career paths as the team expands. Excellent understanding of testing tools, methods processes and automation and where best to apply them. Experience in designing and executing a hybrid inhouse / third party test strategy. Ability to present ideas in business and user-friendly language. Extensive experience of different project and development methodologies, Waterfall, Agile and DevOps, and the management of testing within both project and product-based delivery models. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to extrapolate requirements and deliverables. Experience in the IT change management lifecycle process. Should be a strong critical thinker, able to analyse releases from multiple perspectives. General information: Successful candidates will need to travel to various office and third-party locations working with a dispersed team and stakeholders in multiple offices. It is anticipated travel will be required to nearshore and offshore locations as the services expand and develop. We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
With the continued investment in technology operationally, and in support of our digital transformation within Aztec Group, we are introducing a new role for a Head of Testing Services ("HoTS"). The Head of Testing Services will be responsible for all aspects of Testing and Quality Assurance within the company defining testing strategy, and introducing best practise for application, infrastructure, and product development testing. The testing strategy will need to make consideration of multiple SDLC and DevOps models, techniques for defining functional and non-functional tests and testing tools including, but not limited to, those relating to performance and automation testing. This role will also be responsible for designing and managing the testing architecture and framework required to deliver a high-quality, efficient and scalable testing service. Reporting to the Head of Service Delivery, this individual will be responsible for growing and scaling the Testing team to meet the demands of a rapidly growing business across a broad range of products and services, developing and expanding the existing team, and building a wider service comprising both additional internal staff and staff from third-party service providers. The HoTS will be required to provide strategic support and guidance to business leaders and technology directors and third-party suppliers responsible for oversight and delivery of change initiatives, influencing decision making and clearly communicating decisions, priorities, and relevant project information at appropriate levels regarding testing requirements and commitments. This individual will be driven to proactively focus on strategic initiatives and planning activities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes and outcomes and be motivated to share knowledge of testing capabilities, risks, and opportunities with project leads cross-functionally. The HoTS should be able to clearly demonstrate excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills as well as technical, analytical, and organisational skills. Key responsibilities: Build a Quality Assurance / Test Management function which can support the delivery of large complex technology-based projects and programmes, and technology operations within a rapid growth business. Define and execute a complete end-to-end testing strategy including both manual and automated testing approaches within traditional delivery and DevOps models. Build strong trusted relationships with project sponsors, business leaders, technology owners and external strategic partners. Identify, contract and manage third party suppliers of nearshore and offshore testing services to augment the in-house team. Identify, select and implement testing tools and services with track record in contract negotiation, commercial and supplier management in the testing space. Provide leadership and technical expertise within test automation, testing methodologies, testing processes, synthetic data services, and testing tools and techniques. Design and implement a testing framework and strategy, leveraging automation and AI solutions across all areas of testing (system integration, performance, security etc.). Proactively identify develop and implement opportunities for operational efficiencies using analytical skills, data, and feedback as part of continuous improvement. Provide technical leadership and support the creation of complex automation testing. Provide appropriate, forward-looking decision making to manage complex priorities supporting the delivery of the Aztec vision. Collaborate with working groups in the selection process of new applications. Operate as an advocate for quality throughout the product development lifecycle and be accountable in the transition process to Production. Stay across the development of external trends and technology changes in relation to Testing and QA including the influence of AI and import this understanding into the Testing strategy on an iterative basis. Manage and develop the Testing team and hold budgetary responsibility for the Testing cost centre managing internal and third-party costs associated with the Testing team and services. Skills, knowledge, and expertise: Extensive leadership experience of an enterprise testing function; high level of experience in a similar role implementing automated testing. Ability to influence and manage senior stakeholders, conflicting priorities and balance business and quality drivers in decision making. Ability to build successful teams, understanding different styles and how people work together. Strong people leadership skills with the ability to develop test professions within the team forging career paths as the team expands. Excellent understanding of testing tools, methods processes and automation and where best to apply them. Experience in designing and executing a hybrid inhouse / third party test strategy. Ability to present ideas in business and user-friendly language. Extensive experience of different project and development methodologies, Waterfall, Agile and DevOps, and the management of testing within both project and product-based delivery models. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment. Excellent communication skills and the ability to extrapolate requirements and deliverables. Experience in the IT change management lifecycle process. Should be a strong critical thinker, able to analyse releases from multiple perspectives. General information: Successful candidates will need to travel to various office and third-party locations working with a dispersed team and stakeholders in multiple offices. It is anticipated travel will be required to nearshore and offshore locations as the services expand and develop. We will provide the training, both in house for relevant technical knowledge and professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.
AWS Solutions Architect required for a specialist cloud consultancy, based from either Dundee, Edinburgh or Aberdeen (remote mainly). The company: They are a growing Cloud and Infrastructure consultancy and are also changing as a business, with large scale projects and clients being won. They have offices in either Dundee or Aberdeen, however this role only needs to be in the office twice a month (as a minimum). They are a medium sized business and you will be joining as a Senior member of the team. Currently, the business is focused on AWS largely, however they are looking to also move into the Azure space. The business works on small to medium sized projects however there is a changing focus to larger scale projects and also bigger clients. They are looking ideally for someone with a strong consultancy or managed services background (although not necessary) and also who is definitely senior in stature. The role: Reporting into the Head of Cloud Services, you will be a key part of the Solutions Architect team which forms a core component of a customer-focused, commercial customer success function. The business has expert Architects across VMWare, Azure and Data Management, and are looking for another AWS specialist to join a growing team. You will be responsible for designing AWS cloud first and hybrid cloud architectures and will integrate alongside Azure as well as the business' own cloud solution. You will have crucial face time with both clients and internal stakeholders, to understand their technical requirements and business needs and acting as a trusted partner in their cloud journey. The company are based in both Dundee and Aberdeen, however the company have a 2 day a month policy in office, so offer a very flexible WFH policy. Key responsibilities and background: Design hybrid cloud architectures that focus mainly on AWS, but also combine with Azure and other bespoke cloud solutions Strong cloud migration experience including AWS migration acceleration program (MAP), containerisation and microservices Ability to produce customer solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations, as well as available commercial budgets Ability to serve as an SME across AWS for the business, providing both expertise and guidance to customers as well as internal engineering teams Scope out existing technology solutions with customers and prospects to support our recommended technical solution Own the architecture during the implementation of AWS cloud solutions, working closely with project and engineering teams to ensure successful delivery Stay up to date on the latest tech trends relating to AWS You as a person: You should have a proven track record in creating, developing, and/or modernizing cloud solutions with a focus on the AWS platform Either a few years experience in an AWS Architect or Senior Technical role with a primary focus on AWS cloud technology Knowledge across cloud security, operating systems (Windows/Linux), Networking, monitoring systems Automation skills (Ansible, Docker etc), Cisco FirePower, Barracuda, ServiceNow, DellEMC Products -: all an added bonus as skills Demonstrated experience in architecting and providing technical pre-sales/solution architecture capabilities within customer-facing sales cycles (bonus) Broad technical knowledge encompassing all aspects of Cloud & Datacentre and Modern Workplace, including AWS, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, M365, VMware and Microsoft If this role is of interest to you, please apply or call Hamish at Cathcart Technology for a chat.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
AWS Solutions Architect required for a specialist cloud consultancy, based from either Dundee, Edinburgh or Aberdeen (remote mainly). The company: They are a growing Cloud and Infrastructure consultancy and are also changing as a business, with large scale projects and clients being won. They have offices in either Dundee or Aberdeen, however this role only needs to be in the office twice a month (as a minimum). They are a medium sized business and you will be joining as a Senior member of the team. Currently, the business is focused on AWS largely, however they are looking to also move into the Azure space. The business works on small to medium sized projects however there is a changing focus to larger scale projects and also bigger clients. They are looking ideally for someone with a strong consultancy or managed services background (although not necessary) and also who is definitely senior in stature. The role: Reporting into the Head of Cloud Services, you will be a key part of the Solutions Architect team which forms a core component of a customer-focused, commercial customer success function. The business has expert Architects across VMWare, Azure and Data Management, and are looking for another AWS specialist to join a growing team. You will be responsible for designing AWS cloud first and hybrid cloud architectures and will integrate alongside Azure as well as the business' own cloud solution. You will have crucial face time with both clients and internal stakeholders, to understand their technical requirements and business needs and acting as a trusted partner in their cloud journey. The company are based in both Dundee and Aberdeen, however the company have a 2 day a month policy in office, so offer a very flexible WFH policy. Key responsibilities and background: Design hybrid cloud architectures that focus mainly on AWS, but also combine with Azure and other bespoke cloud solutions Strong cloud migration experience including AWS migration acceleration program (MAP), containerisation and microservices Ability to produce customer solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations, as well as available commercial budgets Ability to serve as an SME across AWS for the business, providing both expertise and guidance to customers as well as internal engineering teams Scope out existing technology solutions with customers and prospects to support our recommended technical solution Own the architecture during the implementation of AWS cloud solutions, working closely with project and engineering teams to ensure successful delivery Stay up to date on the latest tech trends relating to AWS You as a person: You should have a proven track record in creating, developing, and/or modernizing cloud solutions with a focus on the AWS platform Either a few years experience in an AWS Architect or Senior Technical role with a primary focus on AWS cloud technology Knowledge across cloud security, operating systems (Windows/Linux), Networking, monitoring systems Automation skills (Ansible, Docker etc), Cisco FirePower, Barracuda, ServiceNow, DellEMC Products -: all an added bonus as skills Demonstrated experience in architecting and providing technical pre-sales/solution architecture capabilities within customer-facing sales cycles (bonus) Broad technical knowledge encompassing all aspects of Cloud & Datacentre and Modern Workplace, including AWS, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, M365, VMware and Microsoft If this role is of interest to you, please apply or call Hamish at Cathcart Technology for a chat.
Technical Customer Success / Software Training / Onboarding - Worlds biggest Brands My client is a leading provider of Software to the B2C sector - working with the worlds biggest brands . What you'll be doing The Consumer Packaged Goods group is made up of a technical support, client services, and highly motivated sales team, driven to deliver a robust and practical solution that adds value to their clients. Within CPG Client Services specifically, they work with global clients to optimise territories for their field sales teams as well as ensuring their routes and visit schedules are as efficient as possible to reduce costs and mitigate impact on the environment. The ideal candidate would be expected to be a trusted client advisor delivering client projects, bespoke software training and providing technical support. You will be trained on my clients GIS tool, optimisation algorithms and spatial databases to deliver field sales team headcount analysis, territory, and route optimisation solutions. The role will be challenging while, importantly, working in a supportive environment. Some of the specific responsibilities of the role include: Undertaking an analytical role delivering territory and route optimisation projects to meet client needs using GIS software Addressing clients' software and consultative support issues Creating support/training materials including presentations, videos, and guides Working closely with the Account Manager to manage client relationships Helping with the design and delivery of bespoke client software training Writing software development tickets based on own use or client feedback and testing functionality Contributing to innovation through team and company-wide 'labs' and regular team creative thinking sessions Who you are (ideally): Educated to at least degree level. The ability to confidently communicate technical information to non-technical people 2 - 5 years of experience managing clients and working with software Client oriented mindset
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Technical Customer Success / Software Training / Onboarding - Worlds biggest Brands My client is a leading provider of Software to the B2C sector - working with the worlds biggest brands . What you'll be doing The Consumer Packaged Goods group is made up of a technical support, client services, and highly motivated sales team, driven to deliver a robust and practical solution that adds value to their clients. Within CPG Client Services specifically, they work with global clients to optimise territories for their field sales teams as well as ensuring their routes and visit schedules are as efficient as possible to reduce costs and mitigate impact on the environment. The ideal candidate would be expected to be a trusted client advisor delivering client projects, bespoke software training and providing technical support. You will be trained on my clients GIS tool, optimisation algorithms and spatial databases to deliver field sales team headcount analysis, territory, and route optimisation solutions. The role will be challenging while, importantly, working in a supportive environment. Some of the specific responsibilities of the role include: Undertaking an analytical role delivering territory and route optimisation projects to meet client needs using GIS software Addressing clients' software and consultative support issues Creating support/training materials including presentations, videos, and guides Working closely with the Account Manager to manage client relationships Helping with the design and delivery of bespoke client software training Writing software development tickets based on own use or client feedback and testing functionality Contributing to innovation through team and company-wide 'labs' and regular team creative thinking sessions Who you are (ideally): Educated to at least degree level. The ability to confidently communicate technical information to non-technical people 2 - 5 years of experience managing clients and working with software Client oriented mindset
Contract Detail: Full time, permanent Line Manager: Reporting into CEO Location: Mainly in London offices, but may work in other locations including worldwide travel. We are ideally looking for someone who is office based 4 days per week. Interviews: Likely to be Thursday 9th May 2024 and Monday 13th May Please ensure you send a CV and cover letter when you apply. Role Summary: Providing a professional and highly organised executive assistance service to the CEO of SHM and supporting the senior team Core Responsibilities: Coordinate the schedule of the CEO, ensuring that meetings, deadlines and other duties are carried out seamlessly across the CEO's roles (corporate, charitable and academic) Work closely with the Head of Projects, the Head of Strategy and Client Engagement, the CEO's Personal Assistant and the CEO's Research Assistant to ensure effective prioritisation across project portfolios, academic and charitable responsibilities Ensure the CEO spends appropriate time on each of his endeavours, whether corporate, charitable or academic, and that strategically important commitments are kept to Review or create itineraries and briefings to ensure key people have the required information to execute client and other engagements successfully Supervise travel arrangements for SHM's executive team, ensuring flights, accommodation and other itinerary specifics are booked and managed in a timely manner Positioned between clients, staff members and SHM's CEO. Fielding phone calls and emails, taking requests for meetings and coordinating various aspects of communication as necessary Assistance with paperwork, administration and expenses Extend the reach of the CEO by researching and planning strategically important engagements and suggesting opportunities to enhance SHM's profile Build strong relationships with different stakeholders both internal and external Work closely with operational staff to build and secure support and resources for projects Manage budgets and supervise junior-level operational staff in reporting on travel costs across the organisation Track and drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on outstanding executive action items Additional Activities (as needed): Oversee the organisation and execution of events, including client training sessions and regular staff meetings Ad-hoc duties to allow the CEO to focus on the wide range of responsibilities and interests Proactively suggest and take action to resolve issues and conflicts Supervise junior staff in creating tracking mechanisms, maintaining databases and writing status reports; liaise with client-facing delivery teams in doing so Any other duties that may be required to support the work of the CEO and SHM Relevant Skills: The successful candidate will be: Quality-driven You will need to: Proven ability to manage complex schedules and resolve conflicts or issues effectively Strong organisational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail Demonstrated proactive and forward-looking approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability A highly resourceful team-player with the ability to also be extremely effective independently Be a rigorous thinker with the ability to solve complex problems and juggle multiple priorities while observing strict confidentiality Work with diligence, accuracy and precision Strive for continuous improvement and be open to constructive criticism Apply high levels of rigour and attention to detail to both your own work and others' Ensure seamless co-ordination of the CEO's professional duties An excellent written and verbal communicator You will need to: Have exceptionally strong inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate with and build positive professional relationships with people from a range of different backgrounds and organisations including colleagues, board members and clients Strong written and verbal communication skills to support effective diary management Have the ability to be assertive where necessary to protect the CEO's professional commitments, ensuring close alignment with his Personal Assistant to balance this with his personal commitments Positive and flexible You will need to: Approach tasks with a highly creative, can-do manner Be proactive and flexible, with a problem-solving approach Be able to deliver the highest level of customer/client service which balancing conflicting deadlines Apply common-sense and positivity to all tasks A team player Have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team and with people at all levels in an organisation and to be calm under pressure Have the ability to be highly professional, yet friendly and approachable Proficient in basic tools You will need to: Be highly competent in the Microsoft Office suite Strong calendar management including budgeting and project management Already be competent or be prepared to learn how to use Asana Qualifications and Experience: Required: Bachelor's degree or relevant professional experience Required: Fluency in English Required : significant recent experience in a similar role or field Preferred : Some recent experience in working directly with clients Desirable, but not required : Fluency in French and/or Spanish Please view the attached job description to help you apply. Please ensure you send a CV and cover letter when you apply.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Contract Detail: Full time, permanent Line Manager: Reporting into CEO Location: Mainly in London offices, but may work in other locations including worldwide travel. We are ideally looking for someone who is office based 4 days per week. Interviews: Likely to be Thursday 9th May 2024 and Monday 13th May Please ensure you send a CV and cover letter when you apply. Role Summary: Providing a professional and highly organised executive assistance service to the CEO of SHM and supporting the senior team Core Responsibilities: Coordinate the schedule of the CEO, ensuring that meetings, deadlines and other duties are carried out seamlessly across the CEO's roles (corporate, charitable and academic) Work closely with the Head of Projects, the Head of Strategy and Client Engagement, the CEO's Personal Assistant and the CEO's Research Assistant to ensure effective prioritisation across project portfolios, academic and charitable responsibilities Ensure the CEO spends appropriate time on each of his endeavours, whether corporate, charitable or academic, and that strategically important commitments are kept to Review or create itineraries and briefings to ensure key people have the required information to execute client and other engagements successfully Supervise travel arrangements for SHM's executive team, ensuring flights, accommodation and other itinerary specifics are booked and managed in a timely manner Positioned between clients, staff members and SHM's CEO. Fielding phone calls and emails, taking requests for meetings and coordinating various aspects of communication as necessary Assistance with paperwork, administration and expenses Extend the reach of the CEO by researching and planning strategically important engagements and suggesting opportunities to enhance SHM's profile Build strong relationships with different stakeholders both internal and external Work closely with operational staff to build and secure support and resources for projects Manage budgets and supervise junior-level operational staff in reporting on travel costs across the organisation Track and drive completion of key deliverables and follow up on outstanding executive action items Additional Activities (as needed): Oversee the organisation and execution of events, including client training sessions and regular staff meetings Ad-hoc duties to allow the CEO to focus on the wide range of responsibilities and interests Proactively suggest and take action to resolve issues and conflicts Supervise junior staff in creating tracking mechanisms, maintaining databases and writing status reports; liaise with client-facing delivery teams in doing so Any other duties that may be required to support the work of the CEO and SHM Relevant Skills: The successful candidate will be: Quality-driven You will need to: Proven ability to manage complex schedules and resolve conflicts or issues effectively Strong organisational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritise multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail Demonstrated proactive and forward-looking approaches to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability A highly resourceful team-player with the ability to also be extremely effective independently Be a rigorous thinker with the ability to solve complex problems and juggle multiple priorities while observing strict confidentiality Work with diligence, accuracy and precision Strive for continuous improvement and be open to constructive criticism Apply high levels of rigour and attention to detail to both your own work and others' Ensure seamless co-ordination of the CEO's professional duties An excellent written and verbal communicator You will need to: Have exceptionally strong inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate with and build positive professional relationships with people from a range of different backgrounds and organisations including colleagues, board members and clients Strong written and verbal communication skills to support effective diary management Have the ability to be assertive where necessary to protect the CEO's professional commitments, ensuring close alignment with his Personal Assistant to balance this with his personal commitments Positive and flexible You will need to: Approach tasks with a highly creative, can-do manner Be proactive and flexible, with a problem-solving approach Be able to deliver the highest level of customer/client service which balancing conflicting deadlines Apply common-sense and positivity to all tasks A team player Have a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team and with people at all levels in an organisation and to be calm under pressure Have the ability to be highly professional, yet friendly and approachable Proficient in basic tools You will need to: Be highly competent in the Microsoft Office suite Strong calendar management including budgeting and project management Already be competent or be prepared to learn how to use Asana Qualifications and Experience: Required: Bachelor's degree or relevant professional experience Required: Fluency in English Required : significant recent experience in a similar role or field Preferred : Some recent experience in working directly with clients Desirable, but not required : Fluency in French and/or Spanish Please view the attached job description to help you apply. Please ensure you send a CV and cover letter when you apply.
we are looking for a SQL Developer based near Wembley Main Purpose of the role: Provide support, development and understanding of the company's SQL/Portal systems as well as aiding in the migration to a new platform. Reporting to: Head of IT As an SQL Developer - you'll provide support, development and understanding of the company's existing SQL/Portal systems as well as facilitating the migration and integration with new, 3rd party systems. This will require: Building your knowledge of the existing SQL/Portal systems including writing comprehensive documentation of those systems and their workings Investigating and rectifying any current identified system issues. Aiding in the data migration & batch based transactional data integration to a new 3rd party platform. This includes integrating with existing defined 3rd party API's as well as developing any new API's integrations into systems as required. Please note that this position will be a flexible working role, primarily remote based via Teams, but with routine office attendance as and when deemed appropriate to facilitate the project. Responsibilities / Essential Skills - High level of Microsoft SQL proficiency - Experience in or good developer knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, API - Solid developer knowledge of Microsoft suite; MS SQL Server, C#, .NET Framework - Enthusiasm for and commitment to producing high quality work within the frameworks. - Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex technical issues clearly and able to both high level and general audiences - Coordinate with external vendors and contractors to design, develop, operate, and implement the company's database/information systems. - Excellent problem solving skills and ability to think laterally. - Undertake peer code reviews as and when required, and to provide constructive feedback. - Attend regular, initially daily, meetings to review progress, deliverables and milestones on the projects - Write clear and concise technical specifications based upon business requirements. - Adhere to our coding standards and deliver code which is well structured and fit for purpose. - Assist in the migration and implementation of existing SQL database/web portal to a new platform/application. (The above list is not exhaustive and the post-holder may be asked to undertake such additional tasks as reasonably required by the Head of IT) - PERSON SPECIFICATION Technical Competency Skills You will have the following - HTML, CSS, JavaScript, API - Microsoft suite; MS SQL Server, C#, .NET Framework Qualifications and Certifications You will - IT Degree/Diploma or equivalent, plus extensive experience of providing IT support services to a diverse organisation Skills You will - Have good interpersonal communication (verbal, written and listening) skills, that will support the delivery of your duties and able to clearly explain tasks and inspire others with varying backgrounds - Have high standards of attention to detail in all aspects of your work - Show initiative and know when to escalate issues for Supervisor/ Management support. - Be a team player with regards to sharing information, helping to resolve a problem, working towards common goals, properly dividing tasks between team members, etc. - Have the ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines Personal attributes You will - Good communicator, including written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills - Excellent analytical, problem solving and planning skills - Excellent team worker and team-building skills - Prepared to work flexibly, as the role may involve working outside regular office hours, and at different company premises as required - Have the willingness to develop existing and new hard and soft skills - Have enthusiasm and personal drive when completing tasks and achieving goals - Have excellent timekeeping management - Treat people fairly and make decisions consistent with clearly expressed standards please email me if you are interested
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
we are looking for a SQL Developer based near Wembley Main Purpose of the role: Provide support, development and understanding of the company's SQL/Portal systems as well as aiding in the migration to a new platform. Reporting to: Head of IT As an SQL Developer - you'll provide support, development and understanding of the company's existing SQL/Portal systems as well as facilitating the migration and integration with new, 3rd party systems. This will require: Building your knowledge of the existing SQL/Portal systems including writing comprehensive documentation of those systems and their workings Investigating and rectifying any current identified system issues. Aiding in the data migration & batch based transactional data integration to a new 3rd party platform. This includes integrating with existing defined 3rd party API's as well as developing any new API's integrations into systems as required. Please note that this position will be a flexible working role, primarily remote based via Teams, but with routine office attendance as and when deemed appropriate to facilitate the project. Responsibilities / Essential Skills - High level of Microsoft SQL proficiency - Experience in or good developer knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, API - Solid developer knowledge of Microsoft suite; MS SQL Server, C#, .NET Framework - Enthusiasm for and commitment to producing high quality work within the frameworks. - Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex technical issues clearly and able to both high level and general audiences - Coordinate with external vendors and contractors to design, develop, operate, and implement the company's database/information systems. - Excellent problem solving skills and ability to think laterally. - Undertake peer code reviews as and when required, and to provide constructive feedback. - Attend regular, initially daily, meetings to review progress, deliverables and milestones on the projects - Write clear and concise technical specifications based upon business requirements. - Adhere to our coding standards and deliver code which is well structured and fit for purpose. - Assist in the migration and implementation of existing SQL database/web portal to a new platform/application. (The above list is not exhaustive and the post-holder may be asked to undertake such additional tasks as reasonably required by the Head of IT) - PERSON SPECIFICATION Technical Competency Skills You will have the following - HTML, CSS, JavaScript, API - Microsoft suite; MS SQL Server, C#, .NET Framework Qualifications and Certifications You will - IT Degree/Diploma or equivalent, plus extensive experience of providing IT support services to a diverse organisation Skills You will - Have good interpersonal communication (verbal, written and listening) skills, that will support the delivery of your duties and able to clearly explain tasks and inspire others with varying backgrounds - Have high standards of attention to detail in all aspects of your work - Show initiative and know when to escalate issues for Supervisor/ Management support. - Be a team player with regards to sharing information, helping to resolve a problem, working towards common goals, properly dividing tasks between team members, etc. - Have the ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines Personal attributes You will - Good communicator, including written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills - Excellent analytical, problem solving and planning skills - Excellent team worker and team-building skills - Prepared to work flexibly, as the role may involve working outside regular office hours, and at different company premises as required - Have the willingness to develop existing and new hard and soft skills - Have enthusiasm and personal drive when completing tasks and achieving goals - Have excellent timekeeping management - Treat people fairly and make decisions consistent with clearly expressed standards please email me if you are interested
Location: London and SurroundsSalary: Up to 60k DOE. Are you a BMS Software and Graphics Engineer with Trend and Tridium experience? If so, this could be a career defining opportunity for you. Our client is offering an opportunity that comes with career progression and upskilling opportunities. This will include:Ownership of the Head End design at point of handover from the sales team to delivery of the solution on site.Information gathering on plant and site requirements to ensure the software strategy and head end schematics accurately match the controller software.Creation and utilisation of a range of standard schematic designs that professionally represent a window to the BMS and that can be easily understood by the end client and site teams.On site commissioning of the Graphics Head End and configuration of all alarm and user functionality to ensure the Head End Supervisor performs and delivers to the scope of the project.System solution design which will include identifying the most suitable integration solution architect for projects that require higher levels of integration.Ensure a robust and effective relationship exists with other members of the delivery team which provides the necessary support to ensure a seamless and professional project delivery.Design and Optimisation of controller strategies / schematics for the core range of BMS and metering systems including Trend, Tridium and Distech.Deliver works within the allocated time and take an active role in suggesting how to improve project margins.Contribute to the compilation of documentation / Des Ops / Manuals to support the design when required.Create and maintain a commissioning / witness testing process with supporting documentation for each project.Seek opportunities to gain greater experience of Tridium, Trend and Distech through small projects and engineering and by completing the available training courses to become an expert in these systems.Experience & SkillsIdeally you will have knowledge and experience equal to the Trend Expert competency level and would have completed the Tridium N4 training.You will have the ability to confidently create software and graphics for IQVision.You will be confident in the use of SET and or an alternative Software Engineering Tool.Be experienced in integrating solutions / systems through a number of different protocols including Modbus, MBus, Bacnet.Ideally have a good knowledge of IT networks and IP ConfigurationPlease contact me on if you have any questions.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Location: London and SurroundsSalary: Up to 60k DOE. Are you a BMS Software and Graphics Engineer with Trend and Tridium experience? If so, this could be a career defining opportunity for you. Our client is offering an opportunity that comes with career progression and upskilling opportunities. This will include:Ownership of the Head End design at point of handover from the sales team to delivery of the solution on site.Information gathering on plant and site requirements to ensure the software strategy and head end schematics accurately match the controller software.Creation and utilisation of a range of standard schematic designs that professionally represent a window to the BMS and that can be easily understood by the end client and site teams.On site commissioning of the Graphics Head End and configuration of all alarm and user functionality to ensure the Head End Supervisor performs and delivers to the scope of the project.System solution design which will include identifying the most suitable integration solution architect for projects that require higher levels of integration.Ensure a robust and effective relationship exists with other members of the delivery team which provides the necessary support to ensure a seamless and professional project delivery.Design and Optimisation of controller strategies / schematics for the core range of BMS and metering systems including Trend, Tridium and Distech.Deliver works within the allocated time and take an active role in suggesting how to improve project margins.Contribute to the compilation of documentation / Des Ops / Manuals to support the design when required.Create and maintain a commissioning / witness testing process with supporting documentation for each project.Seek opportunities to gain greater experience of Tridium, Trend and Distech through small projects and engineering and by completing the available training courses to become an expert in these systems.Experience & SkillsIdeally you will have knowledge and experience equal to the Trend Expert competency level and would have completed the Tridium N4 training.You will have the ability to confidently create software and graphics for IQVision.You will be confident in the use of SET and or an alternative Software Engineering Tool.Be experienced in integrating solutions / systems through a number of different protocols including Modbus, MBus, Bacnet.Ideally have a good knowledge of IT networks and IP ConfigurationPlease contact me on if you have any questions.
Project Manager Opportunity Do you thrive on delivering strategic projects with precision and finesse? I am seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead the charge in ensuring our clients projects soar to success. As a Project Manager, your responsibilities will span from developing detailed project plans to proactively leading projects from start to finish. With your keen eye for detail and leadership prowess, you'll navigate projects through every twist and turn, ensuring they stay on course. Responsibilities & Accountabilities for the Project Manager: Assist the Head of PMO in steering strategic projects within the Programmes Office. Implement a project management methodology that aligns with their goals and garners support from senior stakeholders. Identify, assess, and monitor risks to keep projects on track. Maintain a deep understanding of both the commercial and technical aspects of all projects. Prioritize projects for resource allocation in collaboration with division heads. Foster professional relationships with stakeholders and support programmes teams in documentation and reporting. Manage risks effectively to keep projects on track and implement mitigation strategies. Deliver accurate and timely reporting for various stakeholders. Facilitate programmes planning and contribute to lessons learned for continuous improvement. Support Programme Owners and Coordinators with delivery models, reports, and tools. Key Skills for the Project Manager: Demonstrate professionalism, confidence, and composure in all situations. Foster a customer-focused approach and collaboration within the team. Exhibit strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Cultivate good interpersonal skills and rapport-building abilities. Possess strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Stay updated on industry advances and new methods. Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook. Exhibit inspirational people management skills and leadership prowess. Comfortable with decision-making and problem-solving under pressure. Apply now as a Project Manager and embark on a journey of innovation and success!
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Project Manager Opportunity Do you thrive on delivering strategic projects with precision and finesse? I am seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead the charge in ensuring our clients projects soar to success. As a Project Manager, your responsibilities will span from developing detailed project plans to proactively leading projects from start to finish. With your keen eye for detail and leadership prowess, you'll navigate projects through every twist and turn, ensuring they stay on course. Responsibilities & Accountabilities for the Project Manager: Assist the Head of PMO in steering strategic projects within the Programmes Office. Implement a project management methodology that aligns with their goals and garners support from senior stakeholders. Identify, assess, and monitor risks to keep projects on track. Maintain a deep understanding of both the commercial and technical aspects of all projects. Prioritize projects for resource allocation in collaboration with division heads. Foster professional relationships with stakeholders and support programmes teams in documentation and reporting. Manage risks effectively to keep projects on track and implement mitigation strategies. Deliver accurate and timely reporting for various stakeholders. Facilitate programmes planning and contribute to lessons learned for continuous improvement. Support Programme Owners and Coordinators with delivery models, reports, and tools. Key Skills for the Project Manager: Demonstrate professionalism, confidence, and composure in all situations. Foster a customer-focused approach and collaboration within the team. Exhibit strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Cultivate good interpersonal skills and rapport-building abilities. Possess strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. Stay updated on industry advances and new methods. Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook. Exhibit inspirational people management skills and leadership prowess. Comfortable with decision-making and problem-solving under pressure. Apply now as a Project Manager and embark on a journey of innovation and success!
Test Lead - Hybrid, Glasgow Salary - Up to £60,000 Head Resourcing is looking for an experienced Test Lead to join a Glasgow based Financial Services Client. This is a hybrid role with working from the office in Glasgow twice per week. A dedicated, experienced individual to join the Operations function as the Enterprise Test Lead, working primarily with the Change, Outsourcing, Analysis and Testing team and the IT Development team. The responsibilities of the Test Lead include establishing and managing a testing framework to be used by colleagues in the delivery of change, to ensure adherence to that framework and to design and deliver effective testing for prioritised change activity. You will also be involved day to day in carrying out testing activity and in supporting others working on different initiatives, helping them develop test strategies, mitigate risks to the test plan and supporting them as they develop their testing capability. You will communicate concisely, clearly and constructively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation to ensure strong engagement in testing activity. Key aptitudes include a strong drive to successfully agree and deliver business outcomes, brilliant collaboration across all project and programme stakeholders and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. A natural attention to detail and a desire to understand and address blockers to effective change is a must. Responsibilities Own the Testing Framework Understand the relevant policies and risk appetite of the organisation. Develop and maintain a documented framework containing standards, methods and tools that support alignment to the organisation's policies and risk appetite. Ensure alignment of the Testing Framework with other similar frameworks such as for IT Development and Change Management. Engage with colleagues across the business to ensure they understand and can use the framework, and respond to their feedback to continuously improve it. Own testing tooling and automation capability Understand the relevant systems, environments and data that combine to deliver service and change. Select and operate tooling that will drive adherence to our testing framework and will improve efficiency through test automation. Ensure Infrastructure, IT Development, Change and OAT and business teams are able to use the tooling as needed and that test automation is used where appropriate. Develop test strategies for larger projects and oversee the test strategies proposed by colleagues for other change For key projects you will lead on analysing project requirements, identifying test scope and approach, determining environmental and data requirements and estimating testing efforts. This will all contribute to establishing an understood and agreed level of risk, to be confirmed with sponsor and other key stakeholders. Carry out testing activity Carry out testing in line with test plans. Report on progress against test plans to key stakeholders, highlighting risks and opportunities and where necessary presenting options and recommendations for next steps. Provide oversight of progress on other testing activity, helping others to spot risks and respond to challenges. Engage all stakeholders to successfully complete testing activity Ensure all relevant change stakeholders (IT Development, Infrastructure, Project Manager, analysts, testers and other business roles supporting the change) have clear line of sight to: 1. Effort required to support testing work. 2. Progress against plan. 3. Key defects and issues. 4. The overall risk profile of the testing activity. Collaborate with stakeholders to flex test approach and test plan to ensure a constructive outcome to any challenges met. Develop a "shift left" culture Create a culture where testing can happen at the earliest opportunity in the lifecycle and with the least amount of manual effort, so that testing is seen as an enabler of successful change delivery. Coach colleagues in all relevant teams to develop this mindset and support them in having the understanding of approach and tooling to be able to do so. Testing Skills & Knowledge To be successful in this role as a Test Lead you will have a combination of the following testing knowledge and skills: Knowledge and experience of implementing automation test strategies in line with the Test Automation pyramid. Experience of designing and maintaining front-end test automation frameworks including tool selection, adoption and alignment with IT Development and Infrastructure capabilities e.g. TestComplete, Cypress, TestCafe, Selenium Webdriver. Experience of API testing using Postman. Knowledge of database concepts and SQL. Basic knowledge of the Java programming language and Junit. Proficiency in testing methodologies, test planning, and test case design. Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies (Scrum). Working in an agile (Scrum/Kanban) project environment utilising a test first approach which drives and creates a shared understanding of project requirements e.g. Shift Left, Example Mapping, 3 Amigos. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ability to analyse project requirements and identify potential issues. Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges during the testing phase. Experience of Test Management using Jira and Zephyr (or similar Test Management tools) including defect management. Mentoring of junior testers and building a test team. Knowledge and experience of non-functional testing e.g. Performance Testing using tools such as k6 and JMeter.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Test Lead - Hybrid, Glasgow Salary - Up to £60,000 Head Resourcing is looking for an experienced Test Lead to join a Glasgow based Financial Services Client. This is a hybrid role with working from the office in Glasgow twice per week. A dedicated, experienced individual to join the Operations function as the Enterprise Test Lead, working primarily with the Change, Outsourcing, Analysis and Testing team and the IT Development team. The responsibilities of the Test Lead include establishing and managing a testing framework to be used by colleagues in the delivery of change, to ensure adherence to that framework and to design and deliver effective testing for prioritised change activity. You will also be involved day to day in carrying out testing activity and in supporting others working on different initiatives, helping them develop test strategies, mitigate risks to the test plan and supporting them as they develop their testing capability. You will communicate concisely, clearly and constructively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation to ensure strong engagement in testing activity. Key aptitudes include a strong drive to successfully agree and deliver business outcomes, brilliant collaboration across all project and programme stakeholders and a relentless focus on continuous improvement. A natural attention to detail and a desire to understand and address blockers to effective change is a must. Responsibilities Own the Testing Framework Understand the relevant policies and risk appetite of the organisation. Develop and maintain a documented framework containing standards, methods and tools that support alignment to the organisation's policies and risk appetite. Ensure alignment of the Testing Framework with other similar frameworks such as for IT Development and Change Management. Engage with colleagues across the business to ensure they understand and can use the framework, and respond to their feedback to continuously improve it. Own testing tooling and automation capability Understand the relevant systems, environments and data that combine to deliver service and change. Select and operate tooling that will drive adherence to our testing framework and will improve efficiency through test automation. Ensure Infrastructure, IT Development, Change and OAT and business teams are able to use the tooling as needed and that test automation is used where appropriate. Develop test strategies for larger projects and oversee the test strategies proposed by colleagues for other change For key projects you will lead on analysing project requirements, identifying test scope and approach, determining environmental and data requirements and estimating testing efforts. This will all contribute to establishing an understood and agreed level of risk, to be confirmed with sponsor and other key stakeholders. Carry out testing activity Carry out testing in line with test plans. Report on progress against test plans to key stakeholders, highlighting risks and opportunities and where necessary presenting options and recommendations for next steps. Provide oversight of progress on other testing activity, helping others to spot risks and respond to challenges. Engage all stakeholders to successfully complete testing activity Ensure all relevant change stakeholders (IT Development, Infrastructure, Project Manager, analysts, testers and other business roles supporting the change) have clear line of sight to: 1. Effort required to support testing work. 2. Progress against plan. 3. Key defects and issues. 4. The overall risk profile of the testing activity. Collaborate with stakeholders to flex test approach and test plan to ensure a constructive outcome to any challenges met. Develop a "shift left" culture Create a culture where testing can happen at the earliest opportunity in the lifecycle and with the least amount of manual effort, so that testing is seen as an enabler of successful change delivery. Coach colleagues in all relevant teams to develop this mindset and support them in having the understanding of approach and tooling to be able to do so. Testing Skills & Knowledge To be successful in this role as a Test Lead you will have a combination of the following testing knowledge and skills: Knowledge and experience of implementing automation test strategies in line with the Test Automation pyramid. Experience of designing and maintaining front-end test automation frameworks including tool selection, adoption and alignment with IT Development and Infrastructure capabilities e.g. TestComplete, Cypress, TestCafe, Selenium Webdriver. Experience of API testing using Postman. Knowledge of database concepts and SQL. Basic knowledge of the Java programming language and Junit. Proficiency in testing methodologies, test planning, and test case design. Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies (Scrum). Working in an agile (Scrum/Kanban) project environment utilising a test first approach which drives and creates a shared understanding of project requirements e.g. Shift Left, Example Mapping, 3 Amigos. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ability to analyse project requirements and identify potential issues. Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges during the testing phase. Experience of Test Management using Jira and Zephyr (or similar Test Management tools) including defect management. Mentoring of junior testers and building a test team. Knowledge and experience of non-functional testing e.g. Performance Testing using tools such as k6 and JMeter.
Senior Software Engineer - Edinburgh, Dundee or Bristol Bright Purple are working in close partnership with one of the most exciting space-tech start-ups in Europe to recruit multiple Senior Software Engineers to work on their core flight software. You'd be joining a tight-knit and high-performing team at the cutting edge of R&D missions, working on projects with a wide array of customers, including some of the biggest names in the global space industry. What is in it for you: You'll join a business that is part employee owned, giving you a real voice in the direction of the organisation Brilliant holidays giving you real work/life balance and the opportunity to fully recharge the batteries throughout the year Flexible, hybrid working - there are no set days in the office, and minimal meet-ups, but there are beautiful offices to visit if and when you wish A salary of up to circa £50,000/£55,000 to be reviewed regularly Strong pension Great team centred culture including twice-yearly company meet ups! The chance to make a real impact in the space industry at a company experiencing impressive growth and building next-gen software. The Role: As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll tackle challenging problems as a lead in focused squads dedicated to particular missions, R&D work, or product development. Their technology stack is focused on low-level programming in the C language, making heavy use of Linux, as well as smaller usage of Python (largely for testing purposes). This is a safety-critical and highly regulated software engineering environment, where strong knowledge of good development practise is key. You will be expected to take the lead on some projects, right from client briefing and PoCs through to delivery, helping guide more junior team members through challenging technical requirements. 2023 was a headline year for them, where they took advantage of years of sustainable growth, investment, and bucking market trends to accelerate their reach into new markets, bolster their senior leadership, and build out a groundbreaking new product taking the space industry by storm. As they've grown substantially since 2021, they have taken care to ensure that what made them so special in the early days - high-impact, high-visibility, good fun and rewarding work - remains, and their sparkling Glassdoor reviews and feedback from the many Software Engineers we have recruited for them confirms this has been a success! What you'll bring to the table: 3+ years of experience in commercial software engineering Strong knowledge and experience of the "C" language/Embedded-C Excellent understanding of Linux Previous experience as a Senior Software Engineer, ideally with technical leadership or project leadership experience APPLY NOW via the link below with your most updated CV for consideration. Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Senior Software Engineer - Edinburgh, Dundee or Bristol Bright Purple are working in close partnership with one of the most exciting space-tech start-ups in Europe to recruit multiple Senior Software Engineers to work on their core flight software. You'd be joining a tight-knit and high-performing team at the cutting edge of R&D missions, working on projects with a wide array of customers, including some of the biggest names in the global space industry. What is in it for you: You'll join a business that is part employee owned, giving you a real voice in the direction of the organisation Brilliant holidays giving you real work/life balance and the opportunity to fully recharge the batteries throughout the year Flexible, hybrid working - there are no set days in the office, and minimal meet-ups, but there are beautiful offices to visit if and when you wish A salary of up to circa £50,000/£55,000 to be reviewed regularly Strong pension Great team centred culture including twice-yearly company meet ups! The chance to make a real impact in the space industry at a company experiencing impressive growth and building next-gen software. The Role: As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll tackle challenging problems as a lead in focused squads dedicated to particular missions, R&D work, or product development. Their technology stack is focused on low-level programming in the C language, making heavy use of Linux, as well as smaller usage of Python (largely for testing purposes). This is a safety-critical and highly regulated software engineering environment, where strong knowledge of good development practise is key. You will be expected to take the lead on some projects, right from client briefing and PoCs through to delivery, helping guide more junior team members through challenging technical requirements. 2023 was a headline year for them, where they took advantage of years of sustainable growth, investment, and bucking market trends to accelerate their reach into new markets, bolster their senior leadership, and build out a groundbreaking new product taking the space industry by storm. As they've grown substantially since 2021, they have taken care to ensure that what made them so special in the early days - high-impact, high-visibility, good fun and rewarding work - remains, and their sparkling Glassdoor reviews and feedback from the many Software Engineers we have recruited for them confirms this has been a success! What you'll bring to the table: 3+ years of experience in commercial software engineering Strong knowledge and experience of the "C" language/Embedded-C Excellent understanding of Linux Previous experience as a Senior Software Engineer, ideally with technical leadership or project leadership experience APPLY NOW via the link below with your most updated CV for consideration. Bright Purple is an equal opportunities employer: we are proud to work with clients who share our values of diversity and inclusion in our industry.
Your new company Hays Technology are recruiting a Director of IT to join a growing and ambitious public sector organisation based across the UK on an initial 24-month FTC. The role will report to the Chief Finance Officer and can be worked remotely but will have monthly travel to Leeds/London and Brighton. Your new role In your new role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management and strategic delivery of the IT department of around 50 staff across the organisation, ensuring they are supporting colleagues and service user needs. You will be ensuring effective IT information governance strategies are in line with applicable standards, ensuring that IT systems, infrastructure and data are secure against internal and external threats, and positive effective and appropriate measures for risk management. You will be a strong technical leader with experience of operational IT and will be working with key stakeholders to deliver the digital strategy of the organisation, ensuring that required changes in technical platforms, capacity, capability, and techniques are understood, defined, and planned. You will be providing support and collaborative leadership to the department Heads, working with them to achieve deadlines, make improvements and ensure objectives are met. What you'll need to succeed Experience of leading as a Director or CTO of an IT/Digital function in a large, multi-location organisation Experience of delivering large scale IT change Experience of project management approaches, and making them fit to the organisation's context Solid technical knowledge across infrastructure, applications,data, service,security, development and projects Ability to work at a fast pace in a dynamic environment Strong leadership skills to develop and lead broad ranging IT teams. Able to communicate across the organisation to all colleagues, and external stakeholders What you'll get in return This exciting position is paying up to 100,000 negotiable on experience and offers an excellent work life balance including: home working, 25 days annual leave, company pension scheme, 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 (url removed)
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Your new company Hays Technology are recruiting a Director of IT to join a growing and ambitious public sector organisation based across the UK on an initial 24-month FTC. The role will report to the Chief Finance Officer and can be worked remotely but will have monthly travel to Leeds/London and Brighton. Your new role In your new role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operational management and strategic delivery of the IT department of around 50 staff across the organisation, ensuring they are supporting colleagues and service user needs. You will be ensuring effective IT information governance strategies are in line with applicable standards, ensuring that IT systems, infrastructure and data are secure against internal and external threats, and positive effective and appropriate measures for risk management. You will be a strong technical leader with experience of operational IT and will be working with key stakeholders to deliver the digital strategy of the organisation, ensuring that required changes in technical platforms, capacity, capability, and techniques are understood, defined, and planned. You will be providing support and collaborative leadership to the department Heads, working with them to achieve deadlines, make improvements and ensure objectives are met. What you'll need to succeed Experience of leading as a Director or CTO of an IT/Digital function in a large, multi-location organisation Experience of delivering large scale IT change Experience of project management approaches, and making them fit to the organisation's context Solid technical knowledge across infrastructure, applications,data, service,security, development and projects Ability to work at a fast pace in a dynamic environment Strong leadership skills to develop and lead broad ranging IT teams. Able to communicate across the organisation to all colleagues, and external stakeholders What you'll get in return This exciting position is paying up to 100,000 negotiable on experience and offers an excellent work life balance including: home working, 25 days annual leave, company pension scheme, 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 (url removed)
Location: Head Office (Wokingham UK) Salary: £40,000-£45,000 Hours: 40 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join our thriving UK Medical Device Manufacturing Company to work within our Design and Development department. We are looking to recruit a Project Manager who will be responsible for managing the development projects for Research and Development and Product Development. The successful candidate will oversee, manage and priorities project tasks, manage timelines within agreed project plans and communicate status to all stakeholders whilst ensuring projects are implemented in accordance with appropriate regulatory and marketing requirements. Key responsibilities will consist of: Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery for new and improved products in accordance with the specified technical, quality, budget, and schedule requirements To generate project plans and to actively track and maintain them to ensure the timely delivery of projects and alignment with business goals To ensure that the project information is well maintained; for example, budget costs, folders, linked projects To ensure compliance to FDA/NPMA/ISO 13485, as well as supporting Medical Device Directive/Regulations documentation Desirable Experience/Qualifications: Degree within project management or a related field or equivalent level qualification Minimum 5 years' experience working within medical device or other relevant industry Key Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to build good working relationships Able to multitask and prioritise workload Able to work effectively across a number of interrelated departments Have a can-do attitude with an enthusiastic approach to work I.T. Literate - Microsoft Office Methodical, organised and structured approach to work Excellent attention to detail Able to gather, evaluate, critically interpret and communicate information Strong analytical and problem solving skills Able to work in a safe manner complying with Health and Safety Legislation Able to function in a highly regulatory environment with a focus on compliance Hours of Work: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday (flexibility available for start and finish times) No Agencies please You will be joining a company where our people work together to meet our company goals. We have a strong family feel, a friendly working environment and extend a warm welcome to all new employees. We are looking for commitment, a strong work ethic and flexibility in all our people and reward those that demonstrate these qualities. Intersurgical is only as good as the people who work for us and we value all of our employees • Family feel company • Flexible working hours • Training and progression opportunities • Annual performance and salary review • Competitive annual leave entitlement • Generous Company contribution toward gym membership • Matched pension contributions with length of service • Cycle to Work Scheme You may have experience in the following: Medical Device Project Manager, Design and Development Project Manager, Research and Development Project Manager, Product Development Project Manager, Project Manager (Medical Devices), Project Manager (Healthcare), etc. REF-
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Location: Head Office (Wokingham UK) Salary: £40,000-£45,000 Hours: 40 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join our thriving UK Medical Device Manufacturing Company to work within our Design and Development department. We are looking to recruit a Project Manager who will be responsible for managing the development projects for Research and Development and Product Development. The successful candidate will oversee, manage and priorities project tasks, manage timelines within agreed project plans and communicate status to all stakeholders whilst ensuring projects are implemented in accordance with appropriate regulatory and marketing requirements. Key responsibilities will consist of: Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery for new and improved products in accordance with the specified technical, quality, budget, and schedule requirements To generate project plans and to actively track and maintain them to ensure the timely delivery of projects and alignment with business goals To ensure that the project information is well maintained; for example, budget costs, folders, linked projects To ensure compliance to FDA/NPMA/ISO 13485, as well as supporting Medical Device Directive/Regulations documentation Desirable Experience/Qualifications: Degree within project management or a related field or equivalent level qualification Minimum 5 years' experience working within medical device or other relevant industry Key Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to build good working relationships Able to multitask and prioritise workload Able to work effectively across a number of interrelated departments Have a can-do attitude with an enthusiastic approach to work I.T. Literate - Microsoft Office Methodical, organised and structured approach to work Excellent attention to detail Able to gather, evaluate, critically interpret and communicate information Strong analytical and problem solving skills Able to work in a safe manner complying with Health and Safety Legislation Able to function in a highly regulatory environment with a focus on compliance Hours of Work: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday (flexibility available for start and finish times) No Agencies please You will be joining a company where our people work together to meet our company goals. We have a strong family feel, a friendly working environment and extend a warm welcome to all new employees. We are looking for commitment, a strong work ethic and flexibility in all our people and reward those that demonstrate these qualities. Intersurgical is only as good as the people who work for us and we value all of our employees • Family feel company • Flexible working hours • Training and progression opportunities • Annual performance and salary review • Competitive annual leave entitlement • Generous Company contribution toward gym membership • Matched pension contributions with length of service • Cycle to Work Scheme You may have experience in the following: Medical Device Project Manager, Design and Development Project Manager, Research and Development Project Manager, Product Development Project Manager, Project Manager (Medical Devices), Project Manager (Healthcare), etc. REF-
Absolutely Recruitment
Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey
Head of IT/Digital Solutions Salary negotiable c£55K per annum Full time Office-based RoleBased in North Surrey Monday - Friday: Hours: 8am-5pm Our client, a prestigious education facility in Surrey is currently recruiting for a Head of IT/Digital Solutions. The purpose of this role is to utilise your talents and skills to support the delivery of the digital strategy, ensuring cohesive IT operations that align with the organisation's wider aims and goals. The ideal candidate will possess extensive Knowledge of infrastructure management, staff management and advanced industry Knowledge and will play a pivotal role in enabling the organisation to realise it's technical aspirations. Key Responsibilities: Strategic IT leadership - collaborate with leadership team and key stakeholders to deliver strategy that aligns with educational and operational goals. Regularly report to the governing body on IT initiatives, challenges and successes Stay abreast of technological advancements and steer the digital as necessary advancements Oversee the IT budget ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources Support the creation and development of reports and data insight to functions decision- making and analysis Team Management - lead, mentor and develop the IT Team ensuring they have all the skills and resources to meet the organisation's needs. Infrastructure and Network Management - ensure high availability and robustness of systems Device Lifestyle and Management - manage the entire devise life-cycle, from procurement to decommissioning, ensuring optimal performance and value. Security and compliance Vendor and Project Management Personal Attributes / Skills: Ideally educated to degree level Relevant IT certifications Leadership and management experience Management of Microsoft 365, essential Microsoft certification: Enterprise Administrator Expert, desirable Good working knowledge of stand technologies and experience in procurement and implementation / adoption of new hardware and software A track record of managing projects, meetings deadlines and prioritising work loads Excellent technical knowledge of a range of systems - Experience of Aruba technologies, education management systems such as Engage, iSAMS, Managebas, OpenApply desirable Analytical astute Understanding of cyber security and preventative risks Outstanding organisational skills with an eye for detail. Excellent communication skills Pro-active, professional and approachable Personal commitment and compliance with safeguarding policies, procedures and code of conduct of the organisation
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Head of IT/Digital Solutions Salary negotiable c£55K per annum Full time Office-based RoleBased in North Surrey Monday - Friday: Hours: 8am-5pm Our client, a prestigious education facility in Surrey is currently recruiting for a Head of IT/Digital Solutions. The purpose of this role is to utilise your talents and skills to support the delivery of the digital strategy, ensuring cohesive IT operations that align with the organisation's wider aims and goals. The ideal candidate will possess extensive Knowledge of infrastructure management, staff management and advanced industry Knowledge and will play a pivotal role in enabling the organisation to realise it's technical aspirations. Key Responsibilities: Strategic IT leadership - collaborate with leadership team and key stakeholders to deliver strategy that aligns with educational and operational goals. Regularly report to the governing body on IT initiatives, challenges and successes Stay abreast of technological advancements and steer the digital as necessary advancements Oversee the IT budget ensuring cost-effective allocation of resources Support the creation and development of reports and data insight to functions decision- making and analysis Team Management - lead, mentor and develop the IT Team ensuring they have all the skills and resources to meet the organisation's needs. Infrastructure and Network Management - ensure high availability and robustness of systems Device Lifestyle and Management - manage the entire devise life-cycle, from procurement to decommissioning, ensuring optimal performance and value. Security and compliance Vendor and Project Management Personal Attributes / Skills: Ideally educated to degree level Relevant IT certifications Leadership and management experience Management of Microsoft 365, essential Microsoft certification: Enterprise Administrator Expert, desirable Good working knowledge of stand technologies and experience in procurement and implementation / adoption of new hardware and software A track record of managing projects, meetings deadlines and prioritising work loads Excellent technical knowledge of a range of systems - Experience of Aruba technologies, education management systems such as Engage, iSAMS, Managebas, OpenApply desirable Analytical astute Understanding of cyber security and preventative risks Outstanding organisational skills with an eye for detail. Excellent communication skills Pro-active, professional and approachable Personal commitment and compliance with safeguarding policies, procedures and code of conduct of the organisation