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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
Jun 05, 2023
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
MBS have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Director to join our Colnbrook based team delivering IT services and infrastructure across our UK and European locations.
With a strong focus on customer service, you will be leading the decision-making process for scope and delivery of services to both internal and external customers. You will be responsible for providing network connectivity and software services and ensuring delivery of a scalable, secure, and resilient service.
In this role, you will be responsible for understanding the needs and developing the architecture of the company's information technology operations and infrastructure, including the creation and implementation of IT strategy, processes, services, and solutions to our users and customers across the different business units.
Part of this role will be the development of a business service to resell network services and you should have some experience of working with customers and developing a revenue generating service.
As IT Director, you will work closely with the senior management team to identify and prioritise technology initiatives that align with the company's goals in a fast pace and growing business.
You will also be responsible for developing and managing the IT budget and ensuring that all IT projects are completed on time and within budget limits.
The successful candidate will be agile, strategic as well as a good leader and communicator across all levels of the business. They will have a genuine drive to deliver high quality service, improve systems, resilience, and security across the business.
Mar 10, 2023
Full time
MBS have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Director to join our Colnbrook based team delivering IT services and infrastructure across our UK and European locations.
With a strong focus on customer service, you will be leading the decision-making process for scope and delivery of services to both internal and external customers. You will be responsible for providing network connectivity and software services and ensuring delivery of a scalable, secure, and resilient service.
In this role, you will be responsible for understanding the needs and developing the architecture of the company's information technology operations and infrastructure, including the creation and implementation of IT strategy, processes, services, and solutions to our users and customers across the different business units.
Part of this role will be the development of a business service to resell network services and you should have some experience of working with customers and developing a revenue generating service.
As IT Director, you will work closely with the senior management team to identify and prioritise technology initiatives that align with the company's goals in a fast pace and growing business.
You will also be responsible for developing and managing the IT budget and ensuring that all IT projects are completed on time and within budget limits.
The successful candidate will be agile, strategic as well as a good leader and communicator across all levels of the business. They will have a genuine drive to deliver high quality service, improve systems, resilience, and security across the business.
Senior Application Development Specialist – Flood
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £47,408 - £52,359 (Grade 8)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post numbers: 203403
Job Description
Working as part of the Flood Warning and Informing service, provide a high level of technical expertise in ICT development, delivering code to standards for internal and external systems, in conjunction with other team members and third party (technical partner) developers.
Will assist in setting the future direction for NRW and the National Flood Service approach to the agile development of in-house applications in line with our rolling 18-month technology roadmap.
The role will operate primarily at tactical and operational levels, with some strategic components relating to the need to constantly review and assess the future development needs of National Flood Service cloud-based services in supporting delivery of NRWs digital strategy
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Degree or equivalent in a technical ICT discipline plus a proven track record of working in a development team.
Ability to deliver and manage agile Web development projects.
Experience of working within a Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations on the resilience and supportability of solutions.
Experience of working in Visual Studio and Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of Rest APIs, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MVC, JavaScript, and Microsoft SQL.
Understanding of the latest Azure offerings including API Manager, Azure Functions, Azure LogicApps and Azure Insights.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Senior Application Development Specialist – Flood
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £47,408 - £52,359 (Grade 8)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post numbers: 203403
Job Description
Working as part of the Flood Warning and Informing service, provide a high level of technical expertise in ICT development, delivering code to standards for internal and external systems, in conjunction with other team members and third party (technical partner) developers.
Will assist in setting the future direction for NRW and the National Flood Service approach to the agile development of in-house applications in line with our rolling 18-month technology roadmap.
The role will operate primarily at tactical and operational levels, with some strategic components relating to the need to constantly review and assess the future development needs of National Flood Service cloud-based services in supporting delivery of NRWs digital strategy
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Degree or equivalent in a technical ICT discipline plus a proven track record of working in a development team.
Ability to deliver and manage agile Web development projects.
Experience of working within a Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations on the resilience and supportability of solutions.
Experience of working in Visual Studio and Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of Rest APIs, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MVC, JavaScript, and Microsoft SQL.
Understanding of the latest Azure offerings including API Manager, Azure Functions, Azure LogicApps and Azure Insights.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
We are working with a leading provider in broadcast sport production technology that is looking for a Web Product Manager to join their team in Hertfordshire on a permanent basis. As Web Product Manager you will play a pivotal role in shaping the Company's digital offering for various international sports events, and will be at the forefront of ensuring that these web based solutions meet and exceed market and client requirements. You will contribute to product strategy, lead the product development life cycle, and act as a primary point of contact between a range of internal departments as well as senior stakeholders and clients. This position requires a proactive individual who can navigate the complexities of large-scale projects, has a strong understanding of web technologies and cloud-based infrastructure and an ability to manage key relationships within the business. Due to the nature of the sporting industry a degree of flexibility is also required which could include international travel & weekend working. A passion for sports and a background in computer science is also a bonus. This is a hybrid position offering three days from the company offices in Hertfordshire and two days working from home. If you feel you have the right skills and experience to be considered for this role as a Web Product Manager and you are eligible to work in the UK without restriction, please apply now.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
We are working with a leading provider in broadcast sport production technology that is looking for a Web Product Manager to join their team in Hertfordshire on a permanent basis. As Web Product Manager you will play a pivotal role in shaping the Company's digital offering for various international sports events, and will be at the forefront of ensuring that these web based solutions meet and exceed market and client requirements. You will contribute to product strategy, lead the product development life cycle, and act as a primary point of contact between a range of internal departments as well as senior stakeholders and clients. This position requires a proactive individual who can navigate the complexities of large-scale projects, has a strong understanding of web technologies and cloud-based infrastructure and an ability to manage key relationships within the business. Due to the nature of the sporting industry a degree of flexibility is also required which could include international travel & weekend working. A passion for sports and a background in computer science is also a bonus. This is a hybrid position offering three days from the company offices in Hertfordshire and two days working from home. If you feel you have the right skills and experience to be considered for this role as a Web Product Manager and you are eligible to work in the UK without restriction, please apply now.
The Senior Product Manager reports to the Head of IT and leads the new Product division of the IT department. Responsibilities: The Senior Product Manager's responsibilities are focused on development, continuous improvement and maintenance of bespoke IT Products developed in-house by Partners. The Senior Product Manager works in close collaboration with the Systems and Training team whose focus is on implementation, continuous improvement and maintenance of externally provided systems and interfaces between those systems. The split of responsibilities between the two teams is defined by the element of IT infrastructure which the team is responsible for developing and maintaining. The Senior Product Manager has the following responsibilities: API Implement infrastructure and processes to ensure API can efficiently meet the demands of the business as it expands, maintaining very high responsiveness and availability. Develop and manage the API roadmap. Coordinate with App, Website and other product owners to ensure alignment of the roadmap with their needs. Manage internal and external development resources to deliver the API roadmap on time and budget. Closely collaborate with the Operations teams to embed change or processes required to support the functionality & performance of the API. Collaborate with the Data Protection and Information Security team to ensure high levels of compliance in API. Maintain API documentation to enable parties to integrate it effectively. Implement and manage version control on the API. When needed, build an internal development team. Manage delivery of future bespoke Products delivered by the IT Team Work with Doctors, Medical Secretaries, patients and other users to identify opportunities to innovate. Scope initial requirements for new product functionality. Develop business cases for approval. Develop project plans and budgets. Manage internal or external developers to deliver required functionality. Collaborate with other teams throughout (Operations, Data Protection and Information Security, Guest Experience, Commercial, etc.) to ensure new products are successful. Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise and define product requirements, ensuring they align with business objectives and customer expectations. Maintenance & continuous improvement of all bespoke products. Implement feedback mechanisms to drive continuous improvement of all bespoke WHP products Partner with the Commercials team to develop go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and effective product messaging. Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product management, bringing new ideas and approaches to the team. Strategic IT projects Manage delivery of major IT projects across WHP, including those outside the bespoke systems arena. Project will be to lead the roll-out of a Clinic Letters interface to Seamless Practice Management. Seamless Practice Management Support the Systems and Training team in maintaining and expanding the Seamless Practice Management interfaces. Support the Systems and Interoperability team to expand and improve Seamless Practice Management interfaces. Support the Systems and Interoperability team in working with external partners. IT Leadership and support. As a senior member of the IT Team, the Product Manager would be expected to support the Head of IT and other members of the IT team, for example: Deputising for the Head of IT as required. Developing product & project management infrastructure and skills across the team. Crisis management. Mentoring, advising and training members of the team. Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative. BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
The Senior Product Manager reports to the Head of IT and leads the new Product division of the IT department. Responsibilities: The Senior Product Manager's responsibilities are focused on development, continuous improvement and maintenance of bespoke IT Products developed in-house by Partners. The Senior Product Manager works in close collaboration with the Systems and Training team whose focus is on implementation, continuous improvement and maintenance of externally provided systems and interfaces between those systems. The split of responsibilities between the two teams is defined by the element of IT infrastructure which the team is responsible for developing and maintaining. The Senior Product Manager has the following responsibilities: API Implement infrastructure and processes to ensure API can efficiently meet the demands of the business as it expands, maintaining very high responsiveness and availability. Develop and manage the API roadmap. Coordinate with App, Website and other product owners to ensure alignment of the roadmap with their needs. Manage internal and external development resources to deliver the API roadmap on time and budget. Closely collaborate with the Operations teams to embed change or processes required to support the functionality & performance of the API. Collaborate with the Data Protection and Information Security team to ensure high levels of compliance in API. Maintain API documentation to enable parties to integrate it effectively. Implement and manage version control on the API. When needed, build an internal development team. Manage delivery of future bespoke Products delivered by the IT Team Work with Doctors, Medical Secretaries, patients and other users to identify opportunities to innovate. Scope initial requirements for new product functionality. Develop business cases for approval. Develop project plans and budgets. Manage internal or external developers to deliver required functionality. Collaborate with other teams throughout (Operations, Data Protection and Information Security, Guest Experience, Commercial, etc.) to ensure new products are successful. Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritise and define product requirements, ensuring they align with business objectives and customer expectations. Maintenance & continuous improvement of all bespoke products. Implement feedback mechanisms to drive continuous improvement of all bespoke WHP products Partner with the Commercials team to develop go-to-market strategies, product positioning, and effective product messaging. Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product management, bringing new ideas and approaches to the team. Strategic IT projects Manage delivery of major IT projects across WHP, including those outside the bespoke systems arena. Project will be to lead the roll-out of a Clinic Letters interface to Seamless Practice Management. Seamless Practice Management Support the Systems and Training team in maintaining and expanding the Seamless Practice Management interfaces. Support the Systems and Interoperability team to expand and improve Seamless Practice Management interfaces. Support the Systems and Interoperability team in working with external partners. IT Leadership and support. As a senior member of the IT Team, the Product Manager would be expected to support the Head of IT and other members of the IT team, for example: Deputising for the Head of IT as required. Developing product & project management infrastructure and skills across the team. Crisis management. Mentoring, advising and training members of the team. Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative. BY APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE YOU ARE AGREEING TO OUR TERMS OF SERVICE WHICH TOGETHER WITH OUR PRIVACY STATEMENT GOVERN YOUR USE OF MORGAN MCKINLEY SERVICES.
Senior Project Manager (MI/BI) Outside IR35, 500pd, Remote, 6 Months SR2 are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to support a major MI/BI project for a Public Sector client. This beta build project will form part of a larger transformation. The solution will deliver data pipelines, infrastructure and a self-serve internal MI/BI reporting platform. The successful person should be able to confidently check direction and delivery of a project team which includes several resource from a Big-4 consultancy. Ideally you will be able to hold high-level conversations around technical data and MI/BI topics. Breakdown of responsibilities: Reporting Risk and issue management Dependency management Planning and controlling of activity Resource management and tracking Change control Please apply using the link below. Start date ASAP.
Apr 19, 2024
Contractor
Senior Project Manager (MI/BI) Outside IR35, 500pd, Remote, 6 Months SR2 are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to support a major MI/BI project for a Public Sector client. This beta build project will form part of a larger transformation. The solution will deliver data pipelines, infrastructure and a self-serve internal MI/BI reporting platform. The successful person should be able to confidently check direction and delivery of a project team which includes several resource from a Big-4 consultancy. Ideally you will be able to hold high-level conversations around technical data and MI/BI topics. Breakdown of responsibilities: Reporting Risk and issue management Dependency management Planning and controlling of activity Resource management and tracking Change control Please apply using the link below. Start date ASAP.
Are you ready to take on an exciting and dynamic role where no two days are the same? I am looking for a driven individual to join this Energy from waste business in supporting a variety of projects, with a primary focus on communications, to drive the delivery of initiatives within this organisation. As part of this team, you'll play a vital role in contributing to their strategic aims through innovation, data-driven decision-making, and effective project management. Key Responsibilities: Project Management: Establish and manage the scope of small to medium-sized projects, ensuring successful delivery from inception to completion. This involves effectively managing stakeholder expectations and utilising project management principles to drive effective change activity. Communication Support: Create engaging content and communications materials, including project success stories, community engagement updates, and briefings for politicians and local community groups. Maintain project websites and assist in the production of reports and other documents. Procurement and Governance: Administer project procurement exercises, ensuring compliance with standing orders and statutory timescales. Establish governance for internal meetings and support the production of project communications materials. Innovation and Problem-Solving: Contribute to this organisation's strategic aims through research, data analysis, and innovative problem-solving. Relationship Building: Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partner organisations, external stakeholders, and opinion formers. Provide strategic advice and influence decision-making at board level, senior officer, and elected member levels. About You: Project Management Skills: Experience in planning and scheduling project activities, with the ability to influence and negotiate change requirements with diverse stakeholders. Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret a range of information and data to make data-driven decisions. Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to produce engaging content for various purposes, including reporting and information sharing. Innovative Thinking: Demonstrated ability to be innovative in problem-solving and approach to work, utilizing IT software to achieve role objectives. Self-Starter: Proven ability to work independently, prioritise activities, and achieve optimal outcomes for the business. Experience: Previous experience in supporting project delivery in communications, change projects, and risk management. Familiarity with local government landscape is desirable. Join this team: If you're a proactive self-starter with a passion for driving positive change and supporting project delivery in a dynamic environment, I want to hear from you! If this role is for you then please send your CV at the earliest opportunity.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Are you ready to take on an exciting and dynamic role where no two days are the same? I am looking for a driven individual to join this Energy from waste business in supporting a variety of projects, with a primary focus on communications, to drive the delivery of initiatives within this organisation. As part of this team, you'll play a vital role in contributing to their strategic aims through innovation, data-driven decision-making, and effective project management. Key Responsibilities: Project Management: Establish and manage the scope of small to medium-sized projects, ensuring successful delivery from inception to completion. This involves effectively managing stakeholder expectations and utilising project management principles to drive effective change activity. Communication Support: Create engaging content and communications materials, including project success stories, community engagement updates, and briefings for politicians and local community groups. Maintain project websites and assist in the production of reports and other documents. Procurement and Governance: Administer project procurement exercises, ensuring compliance with standing orders and statutory timescales. Establish governance for internal meetings and support the production of project communications materials. Innovation and Problem-Solving: Contribute to this organisation's strategic aims through research, data analysis, and innovative problem-solving. Relationship Building: Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, partner organisations, external stakeholders, and opinion formers. Provide strategic advice and influence decision-making at board level, senior officer, and elected member levels. About You: Project Management Skills: Experience in planning and scheduling project activities, with the ability to influence and negotiate change requirements with diverse stakeholders. Analytical Abilities: Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret a range of information and data to make data-driven decisions. Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to produce engaging content for various purposes, including reporting and information sharing. Innovative Thinking: Demonstrated ability to be innovative in problem-solving and approach to work, utilizing IT software to achieve role objectives. Self-Starter: Proven ability to work independently, prioritise activities, and achieve optimal outcomes for the business. Experience: Previous experience in supporting project delivery in communications, change projects, and risk management. Familiarity with local government landscape is desirable. Join this team: If you're a proactive self-starter with a passion for driving positive change and supporting project delivery in a dynamic environment, I want to hear from you! If this role is for you then please send your CV at the earliest opportunity.
Locum Band 8a E-Rostering & Data Analytics Manager - North London IMC Locums are the new age healthcare agency, we pride ourselves on delivering healthcare recruitment better. We have a fantastic opportunity for a locum E-Rostering & Data Analytics Managerto join a leading teaching hospital, based in North London. Job Description Name of position: E-Rostering and Data Analytics Manager Band: 8a Hours: Monday-Friday 37.5 hours Duration: 2 months with possibility for extension Working patterns i.e. hybrid arrangement can be discussed later with hiring managers This role will work in partnership with our Workforce Information Manager to ensure that expertise is connected, the workforce systems all integrate (initiating interoperability) and are used to their optimum to improve efficiencies and generate increased reporting functionalities. This postholder will also support the Head of Workforce Information Systems and Temporary Staffing to ensure that we are delivering our obligations in relation to the National Levels of Attainment for e-Rostering and e-Job planning. To lead the triangulation of our workforce systems and data, working with teams to improve and streamline our reporting, transforming into data intelligence (dashboard development) to support business planning. To be responsible for ensuring a high-quality Rostering service is available throughout the Trust, supporting operational services in achieving both local and national key performance indicators through effective and efficient rostering. To ensure the provision of a high quality, timely and cost-effective roster system and associated support function which meets the needs of the Trust and contributes to the overall organisational workforce planning and financial management. To evaluate our position against the National Levels of Attainment and providing reporting for this as and when required. Work closely and collaboratively with Directorate senior management teams, Ward/Team Managers and other key stakeholders to ensure a successful and effective roster management. Manage roster projects using robust project methodology, ensuring that project resources are assigned according to Trust and project priorities. Provide leadership and focus for the project team, promoting the service across the Trust and ensuring that risks are managed, and benefits are realised. Provision of expert knowledge, skill and leadership in the speciality area of roster management. Benefits of Working of IMC Highly competitive rates of pay 3 month (minimum) locum assignment to start as soon as possible Full time hours (Monday - Friday) The successful candidate will be working within a strong team. FREE fast track registration Exclusive contracts available To apply, please put your details forward for this job directly or call and speak to one of our dedicated members of staff who are happy to take your call. Also refer your friends or colleagues who are looking for better opportunities. We would love to hear from you!
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Locum Band 8a E-Rostering & Data Analytics Manager - North London IMC Locums are the new age healthcare agency, we pride ourselves on delivering healthcare recruitment better. We have a fantastic opportunity for a locum E-Rostering & Data Analytics Managerto join a leading teaching hospital, based in North London. Job Description Name of position: E-Rostering and Data Analytics Manager Band: 8a Hours: Monday-Friday 37.5 hours Duration: 2 months with possibility for extension Working patterns i.e. hybrid arrangement can be discussed later with hiring managers This role will work in partnership with our Workforce Information Manager to ensure that expertise is connected, the workforce systems all integrate (initiating interoperability) and are used to their optimum to improve efficiencies and generate increased reporting functionalities. This postholder will also support the Head of Workforce Information Systems and Temporary Staffing to ensure that we are delivering our obligations in relation to the National Levels of Attainment for e-Rostering and e-Job planning. To lead the triangulation of our workforce systems and data, working with teams to improve and streamline our reporting, transforming into data intelligence (dashboard development) to support business planning. To be responsible for ensuring a high-quality Rostering service is available throughout the Trust, supporting operational services in achieving both local and national key performance indicators through effective and efficient rostering. To ensure the provision of a high quality, timely and cost-effective roster system and associated support function which meets the needs of the Trust and contributes to the overall organisational workforce planning and financial management. To evaluate our position against the National Levels of Attainment and providing reporting for this as and when required. Work closely and collaboratively with Directorate senior management teams, Ward/Team Managers and other key stakeholders to ensure a successful and effective roster management. Manage roster projects using robust project methodology, ensuring that project resources are assigned according to Trust and project priorities. Provide leadership and focus for the project team, promoting the service across the Trust and ensuring that risks are managed, and benefits are realised. Provision of expert knowledge, skill and leadership in the speciality area of roster management. Benefits of Working of IMC Highly competitive rates of pay 3 month (minimum) locum assignment to start as soon as possible Full time hours (Monday - Friday) The successful candidate will be working within a strong team. FREE fast track registration Exclusive contracts available To apply, please put your details forward for this job directly or call and speak to one of our dedicated members of staff who are happy to take your call. Also refer your friends or colleagues who are looking for better opportunities. We would love to hear from you!
Job Title: E-Rostering and Data Analytics Manager Location: London Parking Info: Not specified. Job Type: Temporary Duration of booking: Expected to be for 2 months with possible extension Proposed start date: ASAP Sector: Healthcare Working environment: Hospital Band: 8a Pay Rates: £25.50-£28.50 per hour paye £28.50-£32.00 per hour paye inclusive of holiday pay £32.50-£36.50 per hour umbrella Working Days and Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (37.5 hours per week) Remote working option Info: Hybrid arrangement can be discussed at interview stage. Summary This role will work in partnership with our Workforce Information Manager to ensure that expertise is connected, the workforce systems all integrate (initiating interoperability) and are used to their optimum to improve efficiencies and generate increased reporting functionalities. This postholder will also support the Head of Workforce Information Systems and Temporary Staffing to ensure that we are delivering our obligations in relation to the National Levels of Attainment for e-Rostering and e-Job planning. Duties and Responsibilities To lead the triangulation of our workforce systems and data, working with teams to improve and streamline our reporting, transforming into data intelligence (dashboard development) to support business planning. To be responsible for ensuring a high-quality Rostering service is available throughout the Trust, supporting operational services in achieving both local and national key performance indicators through effective and efficient rostering. To ensure the provision of a high quality, timely and cost-effective roster system and associated support function which meets the needs of the Trust and contributes to the overall organisational workforce planning and financial management. To evaluate our position against the National Levels of Attainment and providing reporting for this as and when required. Work closely and collaboratively with Directorate senior management teams, Ward/Team Managers and other key stakeholders to ensure a successful and effective roster management. Manage roster projects using robust project methodology, ensuring that project resources are assigned according to Trust and project priorities. Provide leadership and focus for the project team, promoting the service across the Trust and ensuring that risks are managed, and benefits are realised. Provision of expert knowledge, skill, and leadership in the speciality area of roster management. Questions Have you previous experience as a Band 8a E-Rostering and Data Analytics Manager within the NHS? Have you previous experience managing roster projects using robust project methodology? Do you have experience ensuring a high-quality Rostering service is available throughout an NHS Trust? Do you have experience and providing leadership and focus for a project team? Do you meet the above criteria and are you immediately available?
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: E-Rostering and Data Analytics Manager Location: London Parking Info: Not specified. Job Type: Temporary Duration of booking: Expected to be for 2 months with possible extension Proposed start date: ASAP Sector: Healthcare Working environment: Hospital Band: 8a Pay Rates: £25.50-£28.50 per hour paye £28.50-£32.00 per hour paye inclusive of holiday pay £32.50-£36.50 per hour umbrella Working Days and Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (37.5 hours per week) Remote working option Info: Hybrid arrangement can be discussed at interview stage. Summary This role will work in partnership with our Workforce Information Manager to ensure that expertise is connected, the workforce systems all integrate (initiating interoperability) and are used to their optimum to improve efficiencies and generate increased reporting functionalities. This postholder will also support the Head of Workforce Information Systems and Temporary Staffing to ensure that we are delivering our obligations in relation to the National Levels of Attainment for e-Rostering and e-Job planning. Duties and Responsibilities To lead the triangulation of our workforce systems and data, working with teams to improve and streamline our reporting, transforming into data intelligence (dashboard development) to support business planning. To be responsible for ensuring a high-quality Rostering service is available throughout the Trust, supporting operational services in achieving both local and national key performance indicators through effective and efficient rostering. To ensure the provision of a high quality, timely and cost-effective roster system and associated support function which meets the needs of the Trust and contributes to the overall organisational workforce planning and financial management. To evaluate our position against the National Levels of Attainment and providing reporting for this as and when required. Work closely and collaboratively with Directorate senior management teams, Ward/Team Managers and other key stakeholders to ensure a successful and effective roster management. Manage roster projects using robust project methodology, ensuring that project resources are assigned according to Trust and project priorities. Provide leadership and focus for the project team, promoting the service across the Trust and ensuring that risks are managed, and benefits are realised. Provision of expert knowledge, skill, and leadership in the speciality area of roster management. Questions Have you previous experience as a Band 8a E-Rostering and Data Analytics Manager within the NHS? Have you previous experience managing roster projects using robust project methodology? Do you have experience ensuring a high-quality Rostering service is available throughout an NHS Trust? Do you have experience and providing leadership and focus for a project team? Do you meet the above criteria and are you immediately available?
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Project Management Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? As the Programme Director, Europe for Travelers Insurance, you will be the primary point of accountability to Senior Leadership for the management and implementation of the Programme. You will control planning and execution of the Programme's activities and resources to ensure that established cost, time and quality goals are met. You will work with minimal supervision and be responsible for applying advanced Programme Management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to Programme deliverables, processes and systems in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Initiate and set goals for programme aligned with the strategic objectives of the organisation Plan the programme from business readiness to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes - all aligned to Agile methodology. Develop and run budgets and programme operations aligned with Agile methodology. Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements. Supervise delivery partner and all team leaders involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems. Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people. Apply change, risk and resource management principles. Drive programme engagement and support using Change Management techniques. Address and escalate where necessary all risk and issues in a robust and timely manner. Ensure programme operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies. Keep Senior Management informed with detailed and accurate reports and presentations. Ensure all key Travelers roles are staffed with appropriate skill. Coach and mentor Travelers Execution Leads. Manage Europe Stakeholders expectations and support communications to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and company wide. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Proven experience as programme director Strong knowledge of Commercial Insurance, ideally in London Market Deep experience of project/program management, including Agile methodology Thorough understanding of Change Management techniques Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting Working knowledge of MS office and program management software A business acumen with a strategic ability Excellent organizational and leadership skills An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities Excellent communication skills What is a Must Have? You will be an experienced Programme Manager with proven ability of managing a major platform transition. Your experience will include the Insurance Industry, ideally the London Market. Experience of leading major IT platform programs is a strict necessity. This must include working with a vendor partner. You must be highly experienced in Agile delivery techniques. You will have at least a secondary level of education. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit . Travelers has more than 33,000 employees in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Explore life at Travelers . We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. Discover diversity and inclusion . Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. Explore benefits . Travelers has been recognized by organizations such as G.I. Jobs, Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and Military Times. Read more about recognition .
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Project Management Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? As the Programme Director, Europe for Travelers Insurance, you will be the primary point of accountability to Senior Leadership for the management and implementation of the Programme. You will control planning and execution of the Programme's activities and resources to ensure that established cost, time and quality goals are met. You will work with minimal supervision and be responsible for applying advanced Programme Management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to Programme deliverables, processes and systems in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Initiate and set goals for programme aligned with the strategic objectives of the organisation Plan the programme from business readiness to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes - all aligned to Agile methodology. Develop and run budgets and programme operations aligned with Agile methodology. Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements. Supervise delivery partner and all team leaders involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems. Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people. Apply change, risk and resource management principles. Drive programme engagement and support using Change Management techniques. Address and escalate where necessary all risk and issues in a robust and timely manner. Ensure programme operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies. Keep Senior Management informed with detailed and accurate reports and presentations. Ensure all key Travelers roles are staffed with appropriate skill. Coach and mentor Travelers Execution Leads. Manage Europe Stakeholders expectations and support communications to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and company wide. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Proven experience as programme director Strong knowledge of Commercial Insurance, ideally in London Market Deep experience of project/program management, including Agile methodology Thorough understanding of Change Management techniques Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting Working knowledge of MS office and program management software A business acumen with a strategic ability Excellent organizational and leadership skills An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities Excellent communication skills What is a Must Have? You will be an experienced Programme Manager with proven ability of managing a major platform transition. Your experience will include the Insurance Industry, ideally the London Market. Experience of leading major IT platform programs is a strict necessity. This must include working with a vendor partner. You must be highly experienced in Agile delivery techniques. You will have at least a secondary level of education. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit . Travelers has more than 33,000 employees in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Explore life at Travelers . We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. Discover diversity and inclusion . Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. Explore benefits . Travelers has been recognized by organizations such as G.I. Jobs, Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and Military Times. Read more about recognition .
Bramwith Consulting HEAD OF PROCUREMENT - TECH/DATA/DIGITAL - LONDON X 2 PW - FINANCIAL REGULATORY BOARD - £90-115K + £5K + BENEFITS An exciting opportunity as Head of Procurement has emerged within the financial services sector, specifically targeting individuals with public sector experience. In this role, you will hold a pivotal position in steering strategic transformation within the organisation, particularly focusing on Technology services. This presents an exciting chance to influence the trajectory of procurement in accordance with their Technology Vision Statement and Strategy amidst a significant period of change As the Head of Procurement for Technology, Data, and Digital (DDaT), you will lead the charge in delivering innovative procurement solutions that align with our strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), you will oversee a team responsible for driving commercial outcomes and ensuring value for money across DDaT categories. Your expertise in futuristic technology, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), will be instrumental in educating and guiding the financial services industry through innovative technologies such as AI Develop and manage a pipeline of procurement projects, prioritizing key initiatives and allocating resources effectively. Establish effective category strategies aligned with organizational priorities, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and benefits tracking. Provide expert advice and guidance on procurement best practices, utilizing market intelligence to optimize outcomes. Lead complex supplier negotiations and contract management activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and risk mitigation. Advocate for change initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement function This position presents a unique opportunity for individuals with public sector experience to join our Procurement leadership team during a phase of transformation and expansion. You will have the opportunity to lead change initiatives, drive digital enablement, and make a tangible impact on our organization's success. With our commitment to your professional development and a supportive work environment, you will be equipped with the necessary tools and resources to excel. If you are keen to understand more about this role, please reach out to Sophie at Key skills: Procurement, Digital, Technology, Data, Technology, Information Technology Procurement, Senior procurement Management, Procurement Manager, Indirect, Banking, finance, public sector, contract management, commercial, compliance Add your cover letter for supporting information here. Upload a CV Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy Fields marked with are required. Upload CV Name Email Upload Would you like us to hold onto your details so that we can keep you up to date with relevant opportunities? Add your cover letter for supporting information here. Upload a CV Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy Fields marked with are required. Upload CV Name Email Upload Would you like us to hold onto your details so that we can keep you up to date with relevant opportunities? Add your cover letter for supporting information here. Upload a CV Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy Fields marked with are required. Copyright (c) 2019 Bramwith Consulting. All rights Reserved. Functional Functional Always active The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Preferences Preferences The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Statistics Statistics The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Marketing Marketing The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Apr 18, 2024
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Bramwith Consulting HEAD OF PROCUREMENT - TECH/DATA/DIGITAL - LONDON X 2 PW - FINANCIAL REGULATORY BOARD - £90-115K + £5K + BENEFITS An exciting opportunity as Head of Procurement has emerged within the financial services sector, specifically targeting individuals with public sector experience. In this role, you will hold a pivotal position in steering strategic transformation within the organisation, particularly focusing on Technology services. This presents an exciting chance to influence the trajectory of procurement in accordance with their Technology Vision Statement and Strategy amidst a significant period of change As the Head of Procurement for Technology, Data, and Digital (DDaT), you will lead the charge in delivering innovative procurement solutions that align with our strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), you will oversee a team responsible for driving commercial outcomes and ensuring value for money across DDaT categories. Your expertise in futuristic technology, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), will be instrumental in educating and guiding the financial services industry through innovative technologies such as AI Develop and manage a pipeline of procurement projects, prioritizing key initiatives and allocating resources effectively. Establish effective category strategies aligned with organizational priorities, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and benefits tracking. Provide expert advice and guidance on procurement best practices, utilizing market intelligence to optimize outcomes. Lead complex supplier negotiations and contract management activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and risk mitigation. Advocate for change initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement function This position presents a unique opportunity for individuals with public sector experience to join our Procurement leadership team during a phase of transformation and expansion. You will have the opportunity to lead change initiatives, drive digital enablement, and make a tangible impact on our organization's success. With our commitment to your professional development and a supportive work environment, you will be equipped with the necessary tools and resources to excel. If you are keen to understand more about this role, please reach out to Sophie at Key skills: Procurement, Digital, Technology, Data, Technology, Information Technology Procurement, Senior procurement Management, Procurement Manager, Indirect, Banking, finance, public sector, contract management, commercial, compliance Add your cover letter for supporting information here. Upload a CV Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy Fields marked with are required. Upload CV Name Email Upload Would you like us to hold onto your details so that we can keep you up to date with relevant opportunities? Add your cover letter for supporting information here. Upload a CV Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy Fields marked with are required. Upload CV Name Email Upload Would you like us to hold onto your details so that we can keep you up to date with relevant opportunities? Add your cover letter for supporting information here. Upload a CV Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy Fields marked with are required. Copyright (c) 2019 Bramwith Consulting. All rights Reserved. Functional Functional Always active The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Preferences Preferences The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Statistics Statistics The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Marketing Marketing The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Project Manager - Migration to Eloqua experience Job Type Contract/Temporary Location London Negotiable Job Ref BBBH95 Date Added April 2nd, 2024 Project Manager - Experienced in Migrating to Eloqua We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager with experience in migrations to Eloqua to join a British Publishing, business intelligence and events group. Length : 6 months Location : Hybrid - 2 days a week in London Role Summary The Conference Brands Migration to Eloqua project is a project to migrate the companies event brands from legacy platforms to an existing instance of Eloqua. The Project Manager role will be responsible for the planning, execution and closing of the project by ensuring that it is completed on time, within budget and with good quality based on agreed scope. Skills and Experience Strong leadership, senior stakeholder management and the ability to collaborate cross-functional teams is essential The ability to lead, guide and motivate the project team members to achieve their objectives. Good understanding of change and project methodologies. Effective problem-solving skills to address issues and obstacles that may arise throughout the project lifecycle. Proficiency in Project Management software and tools. Experience in Eloqua Migrations across multiple divisions. Knowledge and Qualifications Experience in managing technology type of project, primary related to Eloqua Marketing Automation. Experience managing projects with international or cross-cultural environment will be beneficial. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Project Management, Engineering or IT is preferrable. Professional qualifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate or PRINCE2 Practitioner is of an advantage. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. With insight across the whole of Lorien, we'll keep you ahead of the curve on the talent market.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Project Manager - Migration to Eloqua experience Job Type Contract/Temporary Location London Negotiable Job Ref BBBH95 Date Added April 2nd, 2024 Project Manager - Experienced in Migrating to Eloqua We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager with experience in migrations to Eloqua to join a British Publishing, business intelligence and events group. Length : 6 months Location : Hybrid - 2 days a week in London Role Summary The Conference Brands Migration to Eloqua project is a project to migrate the companies event brands from legacy platforms to an existing instance of Eloqua. The Project Manager role will be responsible for the planning, execution and closing of the project by ensuring that it is completed on time, within budget and with good quality based on agreed scope. Skills and Experience Strong leadership, senior stakeholder management and the ability to collaborate cross-functional teams is essential The ability to lead, guide and motivate the project team members to achieve their objectives. Good understanding of change and project methodologies. Effective problem-solving skills to address issues and obstacles that may arise throughout the project lifecycle. Proficiency in Project Management software and tools. Experience in Eloqua Migrations across multiple divisions. Knowledge and Qualifications Experience in managing technology type of project, primary related to Eloqua Marketing Automation. Experience managing projects with international or cross-cultural environment will be beneficial. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Project Management, Engineering or IT is preferrable. Professional qualifications such as Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate or PRINCE2 Practitioner is of an advantage. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. With insight across the whole of Lorien, we'll keep you ahead of the curve on the talent market.
Fantastic opportunity for a senior applications analyst to join a leading organisation based in Birmingham on a 2 year fixed term contract. Paying up to £54,000 base + 40 days annual leave and a 14.5% pension. Hybrid working. Role Summary The primary responsibility of the Lead Application Analyst is to provide Application Management and Support for the business systems. As Service Owner for one or more services will be responsible for excellent customer service, consistently meeting service levels and key performance indicators as agreed with our customers. Main Duties Service Level Management Ensure that service delivery meets agreed service levels, negotiating service level requirements with customers, diagnosing service problems and implementing improvements to the service. Creates and maintains a catalogue of available services. Establishes and maintains operational methods, procedures and facilities in assigned area of responsibility and reviews them regularly for effectiveness and efficiency. Owns the transition process, develops the organisation's approach and defines the acceptance criteria for service transition. The postholder will actively engage with project managers to ensure quality outputs within the agreed acceptance criteria. Manage application enhancements designed to improve business performance, maintain all associated documentation, investigates issues, and provides advice on application security, licensing, upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery needs. Ensures that appropriate action is taken to anticipate, investigate and resolve problems in systems and services. Coordinate the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures and analyse patterns and trends to prevent future incidents.
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
Fantastic opportunity for a senior applications analyst to join a leading organisation based in Birmingham on a 2 year fixed term contract. Paying up to £54,000 base + 40 days annual leave and a 14.5% pension. Hybrid working. Role Summary The primary responsibility of the Lead Application Analyst is to provide Application Management and Support for the business systems. As Service Owner for one or more services will be responsible for excellent customer service, consistently meeting service levels and key performance indicators as agreed with our customers. Main Duties Service Level Management Ensure that service delivery meets agreed service levels, negotiating service level requirements with customers, diagnosing service problems and implementing improvements to the service. Creates and maintains a catalogue of available services. Establishes and maintains operational methods, procedures and facilities in assigned area of responsibility and reviews them regularly for effectiveness and efficiency. Owns the transition process, develops the organisation's approach and defines the acceptance criteria for service transition. The postholder will actively engage with project managers to ensure quality outputs within the agreed acceptance criteria. Manage application enhancements designed to improve business performance, maintain all associated documentation, investigates issues, and provides advice on application security, licensing, upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery needs. Ensures that appropriate action is taken to anticipate, investigate and resolve problems in systems and services. Coordinate the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures and analyse patterns and trends to prevent future incidents.
Job Title: Project Manager Location: Leeds Salary: Up to 32-35k (Dependent on Experience) My client is looking for a talented Project Manager to join their team. They are a specialised Packaging Design agency who offer in-house design, production & technology services. As the Project Manager, you will report directly to the Senior Account Manager. You will be responsible for one of their leading retail accounts. Your responsibilities will include: Take responsibility for booking and managing jobs. Track all projects costs against given budget figures and continually seek to enhance your account billing capabilities Attend all relevant meetings internally and with the client and ensure they are followed up with the relevant well written contact reports Take full accountability for all jobs, ensure deadlines are met and support the team in delivering work of the highest standard Write clear and detailed briefs Build and develop relationships with key contacts in the business You will have: Adaptability & agile thinking Confidence in managing client 2+ years in a role within an end to end Project Manager role Confident in using Macs and Google Suite applications. Educated to A Level or equivalent Proven clear, confident and unambiguous communication skills to meet the requirements of daily contact with the client and internal departments. To find out more about this excellent opportunity apply on the link, alternatively contact Recruitment - / (phone number removed)
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Project Manager Location: Leeds Salary: Up to 32-35k (Dependent on Experience) My client is looking for a talented Project Manager to join their team. They are a specialised Packaging Design agency who offer in-house design, production & technology services. As the Project Manager, you will report directly to the Senior Account Manager. You will be responsible for one of their leading retail accounts. Your responsibilities will include: Take responsibility for booking and managing jobs. Track all projects costs against given budget figures and continually seek to enhance your account billing capabilities Attend all relevant meetings internally and with the client and ensure they are followed up with the relevant well written contact reports Take full accountability for all jobs, ensure deadlines are met and support the team in delivering work of the highest standard Write clear and detailed briefs Build and develop relationships with key contacts in the business You will have: Adaptability & agile thinking Confidence in managing client 2+ years in a role within an end to end Project Manager role Confident in using Macs and Google Suite applications. Educated to A Level or equivalent Proven clear, confident and unambiguous communication skills to meet the requirements of daily contact with the client and internal departments. To find out more about this excellent opportunity apply on the link, alternatively contact Recruitment - / (phone number removed)
Senior Project Manager Runcorn Full Time £35,000 £40,000 Our client provides a dedicated, superior quality global POS Installation (Point of Sale) and Retail maintenance service. They have built a reputation for efficiency and dependability across their range of in-store services and due to client demand, expanded their work into the full mix of retail solutions and field marketing services across the globe. As an Senior Project Manager you are responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are delivered and completed in a timely fashion and within budget. You are required to plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep clients and stakeholders informed the entire way. You will work as part of a dedicated Business Unit Team and work closely with the Sales and Operations Teams to successfully manage the end to end project cycle, to achieve the goals and objectives set out within the agreed SLA s. You will continuously evaluate and identify improvements to processes to create efficiencies and ensure that these are adhered to at all times. Are you the right person for the job? 2-5 years of client delivery and project management experience with exceptional communication skills Proven ability to solve problems creatively with strong familiarity with project management methodologies, and best practices Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle with excellent analytical skills Track record of completing projects according to outlined scope on budget and on time Excellent customer facing skills and the ability to create rapport with all levels of stakeholders Effective time-management skills, ability to manage multiple work streams concurrently and manage deadlines What will your role look like? Ability to understand briefs through a consumer vision to determine and define project scope and objectives from a client perspective Develop and maintain strong relationships with all project stakeholders in order to reach objectives and manage cross functional departmental meetings in an effective and efficient manner Prepare and update budgets based on scope of work and resource requirements ensuring the project expense sheet is updated daily, and track project costs in order to meet budget Create installers briefs to ensure the installers are set up to succeed and have the ability to complete the installation on time every time Working with the scheduling department, manage and update a detailed project schedule and daily completion reports ensuring installers meet SLA s through necessary means Provide daily and weekly project updates to key internal and external stakeholders Manage client expectations, ensuring client portals are updated, assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables anticipating client s needs and expectations Proactively communicate with clients, and updating & sharing client communication logs and actions on a weekly basis, providing solutions to problems Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution monitoring progress and make adjustments and highlight risk when required Take responsibility for the management of individual and ad-hoc non commercial related projects, measuring project performance to identify areas for improvement Utilising a team of project co-ordinators and administrators to help support in delivering your project successfully Involvement in the Training of the installers at head office & live on site Team Leadership What can you expect in return? 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and your birthday off Company Pension Casual dress Onsite parking Friendly working environment What s next? It s easy! Click APPLY now! We can t wait to hear from you! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Project Manager Runcorn Full Time £35,000 £40,000 Our client provides a dedicated, superior quality global POS Installation (Point of Sale) and Retail maintenance service. They have built a reputation for efficiency and dependability across their range of in-store services and due to client demand, expanded their work into the full mix of retail solutions and field marketing services across the globe. As an Senior Project Manager you are responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are delivered and completed in a timely fashion and within budget. You are required to plan and designate project resources, prepare budgets, monitor progress, and keep clients and stakeholders informed the entire way. You will work as part of a dedicated Business Unit Team and work closely with the Sales and Operations Teams to successfully manage the end to end project cycle, to achieve the goals and objectives set out within the agreed SLA s. You will continuously evaluate and identify improvements to processes to create efficiencies and ensure that these are adhered to at all times. Are you the right person for the job? 2-5 years of client delivery and project management experience with exceptional communication skills Proven ability to solve problems creatively with strong familiarity with project management methodologies, and best practices Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle with excellent analytical skills Track record of completing projects according to outlined scope on budget and on time Excellent customer facing skills and the ability to create rapport with all levels of stakeholders Effective time-management skills, ability to manage multiple work streams concurrently and manage deadlines What will your role look like? Ability to understand briefs through a consumer vision to determine and define project scope and objectives from a client perspective Develop and maintain strong relationships with all project stakeholders in order to reach objectives and manage cross functional departmental meetings in an effective and efficient manner Prepare and update budgets based on scope of work and resource requirements ensuring the project expense sheet is updated daily, and track project costs in order to meet budget Create installers briefs to ensure the installers are set up to succeed and have the ability to complete the installation on time every time Working with the scheduling department, manage and update a detailed project schedule and daily completion reports ensuring installers meet SLA s through necessary means Provide daily and weekly project updates to key internal and external stakeholders Manage client expectations, ensuring client portals are updated, assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables anticipating client s needs and expectations Proactively communicate with clients, and updating & sharing client communication logs and actions on a weekly basis, providing solutions to problems Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution monitoring progress and make adjustments and highlight risk when required Take responsibility for the management of individual and ad-hoc non commercial related projects, measuring project performance to identify areas for improvement Utilising a team of project co-ordinators and administrators to help support in delivering your project successfully Involvement in the Training of the installers at head office & live on site Team Leadership What can you expect in return? 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and your birthday off Company Pension Casual dress Onsite parking Friendly working environment What s next? It s easy! Click APPLY now! We can t wait to hear from you! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.
UX Manager Location - Stamford Salary 50k - 55k Full time - Monday - Friday ( Hybrid ) Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a holistic UX strategy aligned with business goals, customer needs, and industry best practices. Define and communicate UX design principles, guidelines, and standards across the organisation. Lead and mentor a team of UX/UI designers and QA specialists. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages creativity and high-quality design outcomes. Conduct or oversee user research activities to gain insights into user behaviours, preferences, and pain points. Utilise data-driven insights to inform UX design decisions and identify areas for improvement. Create detailed user journey maps and user flows that illustrate the end-to-end user experience. Identify opportunities to enhance user interactions and streamline processes. Oversee the creation of wireframes and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts and validate user interactions for new front end website updates to platforms. Plan and conduct usability testing sessions to gather user feedback and validate design solutions. Use test results to make data-informed design improvements. Ensure thorough quality assurance testing of front-end implementation and development to guarantee a best in class execution for users. Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of UX design into the product development lifecycle. Advocate for accessibility best practices and ensure that designs comply with accessibility standards to provide an inclusive experience for all users. Monitor and analyse UX metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of design solutions and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement. Work closely with the digital team to conduct data-driven CRO initiatives. Analyse user behaviour, design persuasive calls-to-action, and implement A/B testing to optimise user journeys and increase conversions. Collaborate with the digital team and developers to implement personalised experiences based on user preferences, behaviour, and demographics. Leverage user research and data insights to deliver more relevant and engaging content to our users. Effectively communicate UX strategies & design concepts. Present findings and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner. Person Specification Qualifications & Experience Proven experience as a UX Manager or in a senior UX design role Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of leading and inspiring design teams Proficiency in user-centred design principles, design thinking, and UX methodologies Extensive experience with user research, usability testing, data-driven decision-making, QA & UAT Experience with wireframing and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar Solid understanding of web and mobile design best practices, as well as the latest trends and technologies in UX Experience with project organisation tools such as Jira, Trello etc Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and recommendations to diverse audiences Demonstrated experience in implementing Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) strategies, conducting A/B tests, and analysing data to improve digital product performance Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology User Experience (UX) Manager 4 Expertise in personalisation techniques and the ability to craft personalised user experiences based on user preferences and behaviour Hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (35 hour contractual working week), but the salary has been structured to take account of the need to occasionally work unsocial hours as required by a global organisation and therefore no additional remuneration will be paid outside of base salary) Benefits Life Assurance 4 times gross annual salary for death in service Healthcare - Private Medical Insurance through BUPA.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
UX Manager Location - Stamford Salary 50k - 55k Full time - Monday - Friday ( Hybrid ) Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a holistic UX strategy aligned with business goals, customer needs, and industry best practices. Define and communicate UX design principles, guidelines, and standards across the organisation. Lead and mentor a team of UX/UI designers and QA specialists. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages creativity and high-quality design outcomes. Conduct or oversee user research activities to gain insights into user behaviours, preferences, and pain points. Utilise data-driven insights to inform UX design decisions and identify areas for improvement. Create detailed user journey maps and user flows that illustrate the end-to-end user experience. Identify opportunities to enhance user interactions and streamline processes. Oversee the creation of wireframes and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts and validate user interactions for new front end website updates to platforms. Plan and conduct usability testing sessions to gather user feedback and validate design solutions. Use test results to make data-informed design improvements. Ensure thorough quality assurance testing of front-end implementation and development to guarantee a best in class execution for users. Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of UX design into the product development lifecycle. Advocate for accessibility best practices and ensure that designs comply with accessibility standards to provide an inclusive experience for all users. Monitor and analyse UX metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of design solutions and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement. Work closely with the digital team to conduct data-driven CRO initiatives. Analyse user behaviour, design persuasive calls-to-action, and implement A/B testing to optimise user journeys and increase conversions. Collaborate with the digital team and developers to implement personalised experiences based on user preferences, behaviour, and demographics. Leverage user research and data insights to deliver more relevant and engaging content to our users. Effectively communicate UX strategies & design concepts. Present findings and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner. Person Specification Qualifications & Experience Proven experience as a UX Manager or in a senior UX design role Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of leading and inspiring design teams Proficiency in user-centred design principles, design thinking, and UX methodologies Extensive experience with user research, usability testing, data-driven decision-making, QA & UAT Experience with wireframing and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar Solid understanding of web and mobile design best practices, as well as the latest trends and technologies in UX Experience with project organisation tools such as Jira, Trello etc Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and recommendations to diverse audiences Demonstrated experience in implementing Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) strategies, conducting A/B tests, and analysing data to improve digital product performance Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology User Experience (UX) Manager 4 Expertise in personalisation techniques and the ability to craft personalised user experiences based on user preferences and behaviour Hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (35 hour contractual working week), but the salary has been structured to take account of the need to occasionally work unsocial hours as required by a global organisation and therefore no additional remuneration will be paid outside of base salary) Benefits Life Assurance 4 times gross annual salary for death in service Healthcare - Private Medical Insurance through BUPA.
PMO Specialist Planner Basingstoke HYBRID CONTRACT A national security clearance is required for this role but candidates not holding this level of clearance might be considered Working within a team of project managers on 2 discrete projects within the same account you will be responsible for managing the production and update of MS project plans to a defined planning cycle. You will be checking the logic and quality of plans, linking, consolidating and reporting to senior programme management and providing customer facing schedules that articulate progress Mandatory Skills (Candidate must have all): At least 5 years of experience planning large IT related projects In-depth knowledge of MS Project, MS Excel, MS PPT Experience working with project Managers to build complex plans Experience of weekly planning cycles and working to customer deadlines Experience of Earned Value calculations Good communication skills and be able to work within a multi-discipline team Highly Desirable Skills: Experience of delivering IT projects Experience of working with Central Government customers If you are interested please apply via this ad in the first instance or send a CV with covering note to (url removed) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
PMO Specialist Planner Basingstoke HYBRID CONTRACT A national security clearance is required for this role but candidates not holding this level of clearance might be considered Working within a team of project managers on 2 discrete projects within the same account you will be responsible for managing the production and update of MS project plans to a defined planning cycle. You will be checking the logic and quality of plans, linking, consolidating and reporting to senior programme management and providing customer facing schedules that articulate progress Mandatory Skills (Candidate must have all): At least 5 years of experience planning large IT related projects In-depth knowledge of MS Project, MS Excel, MS PPT Experience working with project Managers to build complex plans Experience of weekly planning cycles and working to customer deadlines Experience of Earned Value calculations Good communication skills and be able to work within a multi-discipline team Highly Desirable Skills: Experience of delivering IT projects Experience of working with Central Government customers If you are interested please apply via this ad in the first instance or send a CV with covering note to (url removed) Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Project Manager Manchester (Hybrid working) Up to 40K plus Excellent Benefits (below) We are looking for a diplomatic Project Manager to support the team in overseeing a team of delivery Partners. In this unique role, you will be responsible for building and leveraging strong relationships with staff in our chosen Delivery Partner to; secure timely and transparent reporting and assurance, deliver effective performance management and advice, and execute impactful decision making. Key Responsibilities; Work with delivery partner to ensure the project remains on track and mitigate against road blocks Quality monitor the support provided by the delivery partner, to ensure KPIs and SLAs are adhered to Critical decision making Analyse project data to inform best practice and future improvements Point of contact for internal and external stakeholders Ensure projects are effectively completed and closed out Support the assessment of future applications for funding Key Skills and Competencies; Excellent rapport-building skills with internal / external partners Experience of working with an outsourced partner Excellent team leadership skills Strong communication and collaboration skills Proven track record of leading, delivering and/or implementing projects across an organisation, including at a senior level where necessary, within a timescale. Employee Benefits 28 days annual leave Cycle to work scheme. Contributory Pension scheme Season ticket loan Training Access to Employee Assistance Programme To be considered for this role please send your CV today or contact Hannah at Nobul Resourcing Solutions.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Project Manager Manchester (Hybrid working) Up to 40K plus Excellent Benefits (below) We are looking for a diplomatic Project Manager to support the team in overseeing a team of delivery Partners. In this unique role, you will be responsible for building and leveraging strong relationships with staff in our chosen Delivery Partner to; secure timely and transparent reporting and assurance, deliver effective performance management and advice, and execute impactful decision making. Key Responsibilities; Work with delivery partner to ensure the project remains on track and mitigate against road blocks Quality monitor the support provided by the delivery partner, to ensure KPIs and SLAs are adhered to Critical decision making Analyse project data to inform best practice and future improvements Point of contact for internal and external stakeholders Ensure projects are effectively completed and closed out Support the assessment of future applications for funding Key Skills and Competencies; Excellent rapport-building skills with internal / external partners Experience of working with an outsourced partner Excellent team leadership skills Strong communication and collaboration skills Proven track record of leading, delivering and/or implementing projects across an organisation, including at a senior level where necessary, within a timescale. Employee Benefits 28 days annual leave Cycle to work scheme. Contributory Pension scheme Season ticket loan Training Access to Employee Assistance Programme To be considered for this role please send your CV today or contact Hannah at Nobul Resourcing Solutions.
Colt DCS provides true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design build delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and APAC We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 17 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 7 cities. Our hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow We have over 25 years of experience in the industry delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know its the right thing to do for our planet Thats why were taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey Colt DCS has set comprehensive near and long term Science Based Targets to cut our emissions in line with the SBT is latest Net Zero Standard. Design Manager (Senior Electrical Engineer) - London Mission: We are seeking an agile Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Delivery Team at Colt DCS, acting as a project Design Manager and an SME on discipline matters. You will report to the Regional Engineering Manager (UK / EUR) of the Major Builds Delivery Team in Colt DCS and will be based in the UK with a focus on out London portfolio. You will play a leading role in the delivery of a multi-disciplinary design, managing external engineering consultants and contractors to meet programme, design and budget for the successful delivery of the project and to achieve cost effective and resilient infrastructures in line with Colt's Global design standards. The successful candidate must take an agile approach to design, cost and programme & project management always, providing solutions to potential issues and having a direct input to the business performance, ensuring that we, as a team, deliver on time and on budget, every time. You must have the 'outside of the box' thinking mentality when reacting to design and site-specific project issues that hamper the project design or overall programme delivery, working alongside key business stakeholders to ensure we stay customer focussed on all times. Outcomes: You should manage the Design Programme to ensure on time creation and review of Employers Requirements (ER's), tender information and design documentation issued for planning and Construction. You will be required to steer and guide and challenge the external Design Consultants and Contractors when required taking a 'Trust but Verify' approach, to ensure they deliver a design to meet the requirements of the Design Brief, periodically assessing and evaluating all project related design decisions presented by consultants and contractors with support if required from Senior DCS staff. You will apply a commercial approach in all aspects of the work including design engineering and construction, working with other engineering functions, Procurement and Delivery to ensure that the procurement of all items is conducted on the most cost-effective basis to drive reduction in costs, maximise our speed to Market, while obtaining the lowest PUE values that meet Colt's sustainability and environmental targets. The Design Manager will be required to analyse, review and comment on design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data submitted for Colt DCS review on BIM 360 Platform and to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications; you will also actively participate to the team workload to ensure that all project documentation internal governance approvals are completed in a detailed and timely fashion. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will also participate in project Commissioning activities and, when requested, support and advise the Global Head of Electrical Engineering on lessons learnt from live projects regarding Electrical infrastructure, Sequence of Operations, Equipment selection, as well as participating when requested to study innovative solutions and appraise modern technologies that are available on the market. This is to ensure that Colt DCS remains the market leader with pioneering data centre design, low PUE, and 'future proofing' our Global Reference design (GRD) for any new potential technologies that we may incorporate into the overall design in the near future. You will support the Project managers to drive project programmes/delivery while working closely with the other design engineers and construction teams to ensure milestones and completion dates are met with successful handover to the client on time. You will also work on Sales requests and liaise with customers to develop specific project design requirements, together with senior staff, delivery managers, to deliver first class projects to our customers. The Team: The Delivery Team, reporting to the VP of Real Estate, is formed by in Regional groups of Project Managers, Design Managers/Engineers, Specialists (namely, Security and Commissioning), Cost Managers and Procurement Managers reporting the Regional Head of Delivery. The Design Managers are managed by a Regional Engineering Manager, who will assign a Design Manager and a supporting engineer (of opposite discipline) to each project. The Design Managers will interface daily with their peers of the Delivery team, but also with the Development Team, who is responsible for site acquisition, power and connectivity searches, authorities' approval, preparation of the project's Design Brief and Business Plan. The Centre of Excellence/Global Engineering Team, reporting to the Global Director of Design & construction, is instead responsible and owner of the GRD and technically responsible for the equipment procurement and vendors management, ensuring at each stage that the projects are compliant with our standardised design. Our core values are: Agility of a Start-Up Collaborate to perform Value Creation Step Up to Challenges The skills and Expertise Required: The ideal candidate should have robust design management skills, a proven record of accomplishment in Multi-Disciplinary Project delivery and a strong background in all aspects of mission critical systems, with a focus on Electrical engineering. A thorough understanding of site planning and interdependent disciplines, such as civils, structures, architecture, demolition, site enabling works and project delivery processes needed to support our growing fleet of Data Centres, is strongly desired. This person shall be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and be a self-starter that can excel with little direction. Ownership: Regularly checks with other areas of the business that they and their team are delivering on their part of any activity, working with them to resolve issues to ensure flawless delivery Regularly reviews spend and identifies opportunities to drive down the cost or improve the return on investment of their personal / team's activities Leadership: Looks at industry best practice and current trends/innovations for their role and applies these within Colt - sharing what has worked and what has not (and why) with others who hold similar roles within the business. Understands cultural differences and utilises this understanding to ensure the successful completion of a task Teamwork: Proactively requests other team member's views and opinions; using this feedback to improve personal performance Identifies areas where relationships between the team and its stakeholders are not working effectively; making well-considered recommendations on suggestions for improvement - implements agreed actions. Takes action to maintain morale and productivity of geographically distributed teams. Technical Knowledge: Previous experience of working in a MEP data centre design role within mission critical facilities with design experience with all the following: Generators, and Transformers MV and LV Switch Gear Lighting, Fire systems and Security BMS Proficient knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles General knowledge of CSA (Civils, Structural, Architectural) disciplines principles Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Excellent written and Verbal English skills. Who we are: Colt Data Centre Services provide true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design, build, delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and the APAC. We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 15 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 9 cities. Our Hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business, knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow. We have over 25 years of experience in the industry, delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market. We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know it's the right thing to do for our planet. That's why we're taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey . click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Colt DCS provides true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design build delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and APAC We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 17 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 7 cities. Our hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow We have over 25 years of experience in the industry delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know its the right thing to do for our planet Thats why were taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey Colt DCS has set comprehensive near and long term Science Based Targets to cut our emissions in line with the SBT is latest Net Zero Standard. Design Manager (Senior Electrical Engineer) - London Mission: We are seeking an agile Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Delivery Team at Colt DCS, acting as a project Design Manager and an SME on discipline matters. You will report to the Regional Engineering Manager (UK / EUR) of the Major Builds Delivery Team in Colt DCS and will be based in the UK with a focus on out London portfolio. You will play a leading role in the delivery of a multi-disciplinary design, managing external engineering consultants and contractors to meet programme, design and budget for the successful delivery of the project and to achieve cost effective and resilient infrastructures in line with Colt's Global design standards. The successful candidate must take an agile approach to design, cost and programme & project management always, providing solutions to potential issues and having a direct input to the business performance, ensuring that we, as a team, deliver on time and on budget, every time. You must have the 'outside of the box' thinking mentality when reacting to design and site-specific project issues that hamper the project design or overall programme delivery, working alongside key business stakeholders to ensure we stay customer focussed on all times. Outcomes: You should manage the Design Programme to ensure on time creation and review of Employers Requirements (ER's), tender information and design documentation issued for planning and Construction. You will be required to steer and guide and challenge the external Design Consultants and Contractors when required taking a 'Trust but Verify' approach, to ensure they deliver a design to meet the requirements of the Design Brief, periodically assessing and evaluating all project related design decisions presented by consultants and contractors with support if required from Senior DCS staff. You will apply a commercial approach in all aspects of the work including design engineering and construction, working with other engineering functions, Procurement and Delivery to ensure that the procurement of all items is conducted on the most cost-effective basis to drive reduction in costs, maximise our speed to Market, while obtaining the lowest PUE values that meet Colt's sustainability and environmental targets. The Design Manager will be required to analyse, review and comment on design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data submitted for Colt DCS review on BIM 360 Platform and to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications; you will also actively participate to the team workload to ensure that all project documentation internal governance approvals are completed in a detailed and timely fashion. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will also participate in project Commissioning activities and, when requested, support and advise the Global Head of Electrical Engineering on lessons learnt from live projects regarding Electrical infrastructure, Sequence of Operations, Equipment selection, as well as participating when requested to study innovative solutions and appraise modern technologies that are available on the market. This is to ensure that Colt DCS remains the market leader with pioneering data centre design, low PUE, and 'future proofing' our Global Reference design (GRD) for any new potential technologies that we may incorporate into the overall design in the near future. You will support the Project managers to drive project programmes/delivery while working closely with the other design engineers and construction teams to ensure milestones and completion dates are met with successful handover to the client on time. You will also work on Sales requests and liaise with customers to develop specific project design requirements, together with senior staff, delivery managers, to deliver first class projects to our customers. The Team: The Delivery Team, reporting to the VP of Real Estate, is formed by in Regional groups of Project Managers, Design Managers/Engineers, Specialists (namely, Security and Commissioning), Cost Managers and Procurement Managers reporting the Regional Head of Delivery. The Design Managers are managed by a Regional Engineering Manager, who will assign a Design Manager and a supporting engineer (of opposite discipline) to each project. The Design Managers will interface daily with their peers of the Delivery team, but also with the Development Team, who is responsible for site acquisition, power and connectivity searches, authorities' approval, preparation of the project's Design Brief and Business Plan. The Centre of Excellence/Global Engineering Team, reporting to the Global Director of Design & construction, is instead responsible and owner of the GRD and technically responsible for the equipment procurement and vendors management, ensuring at each stage that the projects are compliant with our standardised design. Our core values are: Agility of a Start-Up Collaborate to perform Value Creation Step Up to Challenges The skills and Expertise Required: The ideal candidate should have robust design management skills, a proven record of accomplishment in Multi-Disciplinary Project delivery and a strong background in all aspects of mission critical systems, with a focus on Electrical engineering. A thorough understanding of site planning and interdependent disciplines, such as civils, structures, architecture, demolition, site enabling works and project delivery processes needed to support our growing fleet of Data Centres, is strongly desired. This person shall be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and be a self-starter that can excel with little direction. Ownership: Regularly checks with other areas of the business that they and their team are delivering on their part of any activity, working with them to resolve issues to ensure flawless delivery Regularly reviews spend and identifies opportunities to drive down the cost or improve the return on investment of their personal / team's activities Leadership: Looks at industry best practice and current trends/innovations for their role and applies these within Colt - sharing what has worked and what has not (and why) with others who hold similar roles within the business. Understands cultural differences and utilises this understanding to ensure the successful completion of a task Teamwork: Proactively requests other team member's views and opinions; using this feedback to improve personal performance Identifies areas where relationships between the team and its stakeholders are not working effectively; making well-considered recommendations on suggestions for improvement - implements agreed actions. Takes action to maintain morale and productivity of geographically distributed teams. Technical Knowledge: Previous experience of working in a MEP data centre design role within mission critical facilities with design experience with all the following: Generators, and Transformers MV and LV Switch Gear Lighting, Fire systems and Security BMS Proficient knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles General knowledge of CSA (Civils, Structural, Architectural) disciplines principles Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Excellent written and Verbal English skills. Who we are: Colt Data Centre Services provide true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design, build, delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and the APAC. We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 15 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 9 cities. Our Hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business, knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow. We have over 25 years of experience in the industry, delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market. We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know it's the right thing to do for our planet. That's why we're taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey . click apply for full job details