The Lead Tester will sit within the Kuro Health Product Team and lead functional testing and test co-ordination as the Group moves forward with a number of new IT platform implementations and enhancements.
You will be responsible for ensuring that new developments are thoroughly and meticulously tested, with issues identified and passed back to the developers for further work as well establishing test processes and practices.
With experience of planning and executing test cycles in an agile delivery environment, this role would suit someone with testing experience as part of a test team, wanting to take a first step into a test lead role.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Key accountabilities & responsibilities
Works closely with the product owners to determine the scope of testing for each release based on the requirements.
Constructs well structured test plans and test cases, confirms and manages own time against effort estimates.
Agrees testing metrics and success criteria with the product team. Ensures quality criteria are met prior to sign-off for release.
Executes testing against test plans.
Works with product and development resources to ensure that any defects are appropriately recorded and prioritised.
Identifies any risks and issues relating to testing and escalates appropriately.
Tracks progress and QA metrics, communicates the status of testing clearly ensuring all interested parties receive regular updates.
Creates standard test collateral for re-use as required such as test plans, test and defect reports.
Provides knowledge of testing best practice throughout the development lifecycle.
Supports UAT of changes and releases within the business units, including collating and prioritising defects, managing retests and reporting on test progress.
Proactively identifies areas for improvement in testing, establishing and presenting recommendations to the Product Manager.
Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration within the scrum environment.
Key Relationships
Develops strong relationships with Product, Development and operational delivery teams to ensure that testing can be executed effectively.
Person Specification
Experience - Essential
Functional testing experience in an agile delivery environment and knowledge of software testing.
Experience of creating and maintaining test plans.
Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers.
Experience of working in a cross-functional environment with product owners, business analysts, developers, business testers and operational stakeholders.
Education and qualifications - Desirable
ISTQB/ISEB Testing Certification
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Excellent test planning and co-ordination skills
Understanding of testing best practices
Clear communicator
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Case management and workflow systems
API testing
Behaviour - Essential
Self-motivated and proactive. High levels of commitment and enthusiasm
Happy to get hands dirty where required!
Collaborative style with the ability to influence others
Positive professional attitude to getting things done
Innovative, constantly looking for new opportunities and solutions
Works well as part of a team
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Sep 18, 2023
Full time
The Lead Tester will sit within the Kuro Health Product Team and lead functional testing and test co-ordination as the Group moves forward with a number of new IT platform implementations and enhancements.
You will be responsible for ensuring that new developments are thoroughly and meticulously tested, with issues identified and passed back to the developers for further work as well establishing test processes and practices.
With experience of planning and executing test cycles in an agile delivery environment, this role would suit someone with testing experience as part of a test team, wanting to take a first step into a test lead role.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Key accountabilities & responsibilities
Works closely with the product owners to determine the scope of testing for each release based on the requirements.
Constructs well structured test plans and test cases, confirms and manages own time against effort estimates.
Agrees testing metrics and success criteria with the product team. Ensures quality criteria are met prior to sign-off for release.
Executes testing against test plans.
Works with product and development resources to ensure that any defects are appropriately recorded and prioritised.
Identifies any risks and issues relating to testing and escalates appropriately.
Tracks progress and QA metrics, communicates the status of testing clearly ensuring all interested parties receive regular updates.
Creates standard test collateral for re-use as required such as test plans, test and defect reports.
Provides knowledge of testing best practice throughout the development lifecycle.
Supports UAT of changes and releases within the business units, including collating and prioritising defects, managing retests and reporting on test progress.
Proactively identifies areas for improvement in testing, establishing and presenting recommendations to the Product Manager.
Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration within the scrum environment.
Key Relationships
Develops strong relationships with Product, Development and operational delivery teams to ensure that testing can be executed effectively.
Person Specification
Experience - Essential
Functional testing experience in an agile delivery environment and knowledge of software testing.
Experience of creating and maintaining test plans.
Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers.
Experience of working in a cross-functional environment with product owners, business analysts, developers, business testers and operational stakeholders.
Education and qualifications - Desirable
ISTQB/ISEB Testing Certification
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Excellent test planning and co-ordination skills
Understanding of testing best practices
Clear communicator
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Case management and workflow systems
API testing
Behaviour - Essential
Self-motivated and proactive. High levels of commitment and enthusiasm
Happy to get hands dirty where required!
Collaborative style with the ability to influence others
Positive professional attitude to getting things done
Innovative, constantly looking for new opportunities and solutions
Works well as part of a team
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Our client is looking for an IT support analyst to join their small London based team.
This is a full-time permanent role that is predominantly based in the London office in the West End. It is a varied role that spreads across all Level 1 and Level 2 support and extends into Level 3 support for some systems.
The role involves:
IT systems administration and maintenance
Troubleshooting IT problems
IT security investigations
Data Backups
Generation of regular IT system performance and activity reports
Device management and operating system rebuilds
IT Change management
Documentation
Training of staff in the use of IT systems
General IT support and advice/sounding board for management
Desired competencies for candidates are:
- A very high level of discipline and trustworthiness - Tertiary qualification in IT systems administration and/or networking - Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in previous IT roles - Strong analytical skills. Driven by process and identifying opportunities for process improvement - Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent standard of both written and spoken English - A deep understanding of cyber security issues - Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory environment. Detailed knowledge of Windows 10 administration - Experience installing operating systems on laptops/desktops - A detailed understanding of TCP/IP networking. Familiarity with Cisco networking to CCNA level or higher - Proficient use of Excel, Word - SQL, HTML or C# (.Net) skills are an advantage - Familiarity with Cisco security products such as Stealthwatch, ESA, WSA, ISE is an advantage - Familiarity with collaboration software such as Microsoft SharePoint, Cisco Unified Communications Manager or Cisco Meeting Server is an advantage - Familiarity with mobile device management is an advantage - Ability to work flexible hours
Mar 27, 2023
Full time
Our client is looking for an IT support analyst to join their small London based team.
This is a full-time permanent role that is predominantly based in the London office in the West End. It is a varied role that spreads across all Level 1 and Level 2 support and extends into Level 3 support for some systems.
The role involves:
IT systems administration and maintenance
Troubleshooting IT problems
IT security investigations
Data Backups
Generation of regular IT system performance and activity reports
Device management and operating system rebuilds
IT Change management
Documentation
Training of staff in the use of IT systems
General IT support and advice/sounding board for management
Desired competencies for candidates are:
- A very high level of discipline and trustworthiness - Tertiary qualification in IT systems administration and/or networking - Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in previous IT roles - Strong analytical skills. Driven by process and identifying opportunities for process improvement - Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent standard of both written and spoken English - A deep understanding of cyber security issues - Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory environment. Detailed knowledge of Windows 10 administration - Experience installing operating systems on laptops/desktops - A detailed understanding of TCP/IP networking. Familiarity with Cisco networking to CCNA level or higher - Proficient use of Excel, Word - SQL, HTML or C# (.Net) skills are an advantage - Familiarity with Cisco security products such as Stealthwatch, ESA, WSA, ISE is an advantage - Familiarity with collaboration software such as Microsoft SharePoint, Cisco Unified Communications Manager or Cisco Meeting Server is an advantage - Familiarity with mobile device management is an advantage - Ability to work flexible hours
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Sep 15, 2022
Full time
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
Aug 19, 2022
Full time
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
Reporting to the Business Support Manager - Business Intelligence, the Business Intelligence – Business Analyst will work closely with both technical and business teams across the company to understand, document and deliver data requirements associated with significant business problems and opportunities. This exciting new opportunity is in a fast-paced dynamic environment working on High Profile Data Projects , to identify and understand significant business improvements and opportunities to ensure Data is at the forefront of decision making process.
As a Business Analyst in Business Intelligence at Jet2.com & Jet2holidays , you will be a key part of the team to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and projects meet the overall needs of the end user. Jet2 Business Analysts are passionate about delivering the best for our customers. We are proactive and work as One Team to achieve results.
You will be expected to drive data initiatives from inception to the point of go live. Our Business Analysts in Business Intelligence are experts in data transformation projects and advocates for best practice data management across our organisation. We will expect you to facilitate stakeholder/technical workshops, displaying skill in interviewing, effective questioning and have be able to challenge requirements. You will work alongside a team of Data Developers and Testers to build products that meet the requirements and acceptance criteria you have defined and documented. Jet2 practises Agile d elivery methodologies. You will be expected to lead the introduction of Epics, Feature and Stories to the delivery teams through session such as ‘ 3 Amigos ’ and Estimation Sessions. You will utilise your toolkit of analysis techniques to best represent the business needs and requirements, to collaborate with the delivery team to create a solution that is suitable for the desired use case, overall vision and requirements.
Any of the above outputs should be shared with the Product Owner and you should support them with effective prioritisation of the backlog, perhaps providing recommendations based on your understanding. During your analysis, you should work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to help them understand the requirements and any potential technical limitations that may impact the solution.
You will support delivery planning by having all analysis ready, well defined and pointed. You should support delivery of the stories throughout the delivery cycle. Most importantly, our Business Analysts don’t just stop at the capture of requirements, we collaborate within our development teams to take ideas from concept through to a solution. Understanding any areas of risk, dependencies, compliance and impacts. You will be expected to support the definition of test complete and aid demonstrations and User Acceptance Testing session of new data products and solutions. Working together with your team will be key to your personal success and key to project delivery. You will be required to work closely with Product Owners , Product Managers , Technical Specialists and other Business Analysts . Ultimately, we operate as a team, supporting one another to get the job done.
The successful candidate will have a minimum experience of 2 years working as a Business Analyst with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies and of in-house software development ideally within a Data Background . You will be personable, proactive and confident in your approach and have strong stakeholder management skills, being a confident communicator. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment , managing competing workloads and capable of effectively prioritising to meet deadlines.
In return, we offer an excellent salary and benefits package with fantastic opportunities for progression in a growing business. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting forward-thinking business. We operate scheduled leisure flights to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities from our 10 UK bases. Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays !!
Mar 06, 2021
Full time
Reporting to the Business Support Manager - Business Intelligence, the Business Intelligence – Business Analyst will work closely with both technical and business teams across the company to understand, document and deliver data requirements associated with significant business problems and opportunities. This exciting new opportunity is in a fast-paced dynamic environment working on High Profile Data Projects , to identify and understand significant business improvements and opportunities to ensure Data is at the forefront of decision making process.
As a Business Analyst in Business Intelligence at Jet2.com & Jet2holidays , you will be a key part of the team to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and projects meet the overall needs of the end user. Jet2 Business Analysts are passionate about delivering the best for our customers. We are proactive and work as One Team to achieve results.
You will be expected to drive data initiatives from inception to the point of go live. Our Business Analysts in Business Intelligence are experts in data transformation projects and advocates for best practice data management across our organisation. We will expect you to facilitate stakeholder/technical workshops, displaying skill in interviewing, effective questioning and have be able to challenge requirements. You will work alongside a team of Data Developers and Testers to build products that meet the requirements and acceptance criteria you have defined and documented. Jet2 practises Agile d elivery methodologies. You will be expected to lead the introduction of Epics, Feature and Stories to the delivery teams through session such as ‘ 3 Amigos ’ and Estimation Sessions. You will utilise your toolkit of analysis techniques to best represent the business needs and requirements, to collaborate with the delivery team to create a solution that is suitable for the desired use case, overall vision and requirements.
Any of the above outputs should be shared with the Product Owner and you should support them with effective prioritisation of the backlog, perhaps providing recommendations based on your understanding. During your analysis, you should work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to help them understand the requirements and any potential technical limitations that may impact the solution.
You will support delivery planning by having all analysis ready, well defined and pointed. You should support delivery of the stories throughout the delivery cycle. Most importantly, our Business Analysts don’t just stop at the capture of requirements, we collaborate within our development teams to take ideas from concept through to a solution. Understanding any areas of risk, dependencies, compliance and impacts. You will be expected to support the definition of test complete and aid demonstrations and User Acceptance Testing session of new data products and solutions. Working together with your team will be key to your personal success and key to project delivery. You will be required to work closely with Product Owners , Product Managers , Technical Specialists and other Business Analysts . Ultimately, we operate as a team, supporting one another to get the job done.
The successful candidate will have a minimum experience of 2 years working as a Business Analyst with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies and of in-house software development ideally within a Data Background . You will be personable, proactive and confident in your approach and have strong stakeholder management skills, being a confident communicator. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment , managing competing workloads and capable of effectively prioritising to meet deadlines.
In return, we offer an excellent salary and benefits package with fantastic opportunities for progression in a growing business. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting forward-thinking business. We operate scheduled leisure flights to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities from our 10 UK bases. Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays !!
Your new company and role This role is with Hays' public sector client based in Edinburgh. The team's products have been built in accordance with the Digital Scotland Service Standards. In the next few months there will be focus on designing and delivering an entirely new product. Our client's teams work using a broadly Kanban-style, flow-based approach. Rather than following any specific framework, they use the agile practices best suited to the needs of each team. The development teams use the full range of modern engineering practices, such as open-source technology, cloud deployment, test-driven development, pairing/mobbing and CI/CD. Main outcomes and objectives The main responsibilities of this role are as follows: Support teams in ensuring continuous improvement Visualise teams' work Concentrate on flow, limiting WIP and delivering value Adapt processes to suit the teams, their work and delivery of value to the customers, rather than applying a framework Monitor cycle times using quantitative tools such as Actionable Agile Build and maintain an open, trust-based environment Work closely with product managers, business analysts and other specialists in the teams, coaching them in agile working Foster strong, cohesive team dynamics and relationships, based on the principles of team autonomy, mastery and purpose Promote cross-team collaboration Actively contribute to a learning culture in the Agile Community of Practice (and the wider organisation) by regularly participating in, and sometimes leading, CoP meetings Engage with stakeholders across the organisation Work effectively with other suppliers, departments and agencies where appropriate Support digital service delivery, using the Digital Scotland Service Standard where required Essential skills and experience Agile experience Deep understanding of different agile concepts and techniques Evidence of embedding agile practices in teams Ability to use the most relevant practices Knowledge and understanding of agile product (software) development Experience of working with product teams which are experienced at working in an agile environment Ability to drive continuous improvement even in high-performing teams Digital and service experience An excellent understanding of good digital service delivery design Experience of working with teams building browser-based digital services Experience of different industries (some public-sector experience is desirable but not essential) Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
Your new company and role This role is with Hays' public sector client based in Edinburgh. The team's products have been built in accordance with the Digital Scotland Service Standards. In the next few months there will be focus on designing and delivering an entirely new product. Our client's teams work using a broadly Kanban-style, flow-based approach. Rather than following any specific framework, they use the agile practices best suited to the needs of each team. The development teams use the full range of modern engineering practices, such as open-source technology, cloud deployment, test-driven development, pairing/mobbing and CI/CD. Main outcomes and objectives The main responsibilities of this role are as follows: Support teams in ensuring continuous improvement Visualise teams' work Concentrate on flow, limiting WIP and delivering value Adapt processes to suit the teams, their work and delivery of value to the customers, rather than applying a framework Monitor cycle times using quantitative tools such as Actionable Agile Build and maintain an open, trust-based environment Work closely with product managers, business analysts and other specialists in the teams, coaching them in agile working Foster strong, cohesive team dynamics and relationships, based on the principles of team autonomy, mastery and purpose Promote cross-team collaboration Actively contribute to a learning culture in the Agile Community of Practice (and the wider organisation) by regularly participating in, and sometimes leading, CoP meetings Engage with stakeholders across the organisation Work effectively with other suppliers, departments and agencies where appropriate Support digital service delivery, using the Digital Scotland Service Standard where required Essential skills and experience Agile experience Deep understanding of different agile concepts and techniques Evidence of embedding agile practices in teams Ability to use the most relevant practices Knowledge and understanding of agile product (software) development Experience of working with product teams which are experienced at working in an agile environment Ability to drive continuous improvement even in high-performing teams Digital and service experience An excellent understanding of good digital service delivery design Experience of working with teams building browser-based digital services Experience of different industries (some public-sector experience is desirable but not essential) Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Lead Business Analyst 6-month contract Manchester / Hybrid (Can be remote after some time) 400 - 500 per day (umbrella) Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. PURPOSE : Assess the implications of a given change, offer workable solutions and lead the engagement of a wide stakeholder population. Coach & Train other BAs on key skills/knowledge areas. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Create BA work packages / deliverables across project multiple streams Produce BA deliverables in line with BCM standards & best practice (including traceability) Creation of a TOR (Terms of Reference = BA & Project Contract) - ensuring BA deliverables are documented and dates appropriate with project scale Complete governance reviews of the overall project deliverables matched with the BA output to ensure processes / procedures are applied Record, manage and escalation of risks as appropriate Attendance and effective participation in relevant foras / committees Build effective relationships with the Business / Project Support consultancy for 'new' project ideas providing requirements to support scoping and effort The role holder will be given business analysis delivery responsibility for a medium to large project or several concurrent small projects and will be expected to make key design decisions in line with agreed design governance frameworks The role holder will work in accordance with the agreed project lifecycle framework and will ensure decisions are made according to agreed principles. The role holder will adhere to the agreed rules for decision making (e.g. specific limits for expenses will be set across the company). Typically the role holder will have responsibility for business analysis activity on a medium to large project or several concurrent small projects with: Total project budget(s) up to 5m Project team(s) circa 10FTE - role holder may be required to task manage up to 2 other Business Analysts Low / Medium complexity Typically operational or tactical changes Feedback to PBAs on BA output ensuring the Banks performance management procedures and policies are effectively applied Improvements to BA artefacts and procedures to drive best in class standard via the continuous Improvement plan Facilitate (support) internal training to bridge skill gaps &/or enhance capability and consistent application of processes / procedures Implement recruitment via the Banks internal processes/procedures Support improvements to BA artefacts and procedures to drive best in class standards via the continuous improvement plan Facilitate (support) internal training to bridge skill gaps &/or enhance capability and consistent application of processes / procedures TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES: Degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject, plus a relevant business qualification or equivalent experience A Business Analysis qualification is preferred Proven experience of business analysis within financial services Substantial understanding of the company's products and business strategy and the associated processes Experience of leading business analyst teams of up to 2, and potentially larger cross functional teams, by way of matrix management Good coaching skills KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Evidence of process mapping ideally aligned with BPMN standards Proven ability to demonstrate skills for: requirements gathering, solution design, workshop facilitation and managing risks Ability to train & coaching others on the aspects of Business analysis Experience of banking operations and processes Knowledge of UK retail Banking &/or financial services Strong member/customer focus and ability to promote this same focus and culture across the wider team Strong focus on initiating and leading continuous improvement The role holder will be required to build relationships and influence internal stakeholders at peer level and above, typically up to Function Leader level Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure full engagement in the business analysis and business requirements gathering process, resolving conflict where required. Good working relationships are also required with other central functions
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Lead Business Analyst 6-month contract Manchester / Hybrid (Can be remote after some time) 400 - 500 per day (umbrella) Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. PURPOSE : Assess the implications of a given change, offer workable solutions and lead the engagement of a wide stakeholder population. Coach & Train other BAs on key skills/knowledge areas. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Create BA work packages / deliverables across project multiple streams Produce BA deliverables in line with BCM standards & best practice (including traceability) Creation of a TOR (Terms of Reference = BA & Project Contract) - ensuring BA deliverables are documented and dates appropriate with project scale Complete governance reviews of the overall project deliverables matched with the BA output to ensure processes / procedures are applied Record, manage and escalation of risks as appropriate Attendance and effective participation in relevant foras / committees Build effective relationships with the Business / Project Support consultancy for 'new' project ideas providing requirements to support scoping and effort The role holder will be given business analysis delivery responsibility for a medium to large project or several concurrent small projects and will be expected to make key design decisions in line with agreed design governance frameworks The role holder will work in accordance with the agreed project lifecycle framework and will ensure decisions are made according to agreed principles. The role holder will adhere to the agreed rules for decision making (e.g. specific limits for expenses will be set across the company). Typically the role holder will have responsibility for business analysis activity on a medium to large project or several concurrent small projects with: Total project budget(s) up to 5m Project team(s) circa 10FTE - role holder may be required to task manage up to 2 other Business Analysts Low / Medium complexity Typically operational or tactical changes Feedback to PBAs on BA output ensuring the Banks performance management procedures and policies are effectively applied Improvements to BA artefacts and procedures to drive best in class standard via the continuous Improvement plan Facilitate (support) internal training to bridge skill gaps &/or enhance capability and consistent application of processes / procedures Implement recruitment via the Banks internal processes/procedures Support improvements to BA artefacts and procedures to drive best in class standards via the continuous improvement plan Facilitate (support) internal training to bridge skill gaps &/or enhance capability and consistent application of processes / procedures TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES: Degree or equivalent in an appropriate subject, plus a relevant business qualification or equivalent experience A Business Analysis qualification is preferred Proven experience of business analysis within financial services Substantial understanding of the company's products and business strategy and the associated processes Experience of leading business analyst teams of up to 2, and potentially larger cross functional teams, by way of matrix management Good coaching skills KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Evidence of process mapping ideally aligned with BPMN standards Proven ability to demonstrate skills for: requirements gathering, solution design, workshop facilitation and managing risks Ability to train & coaching others on the aspects of Business analysis Experience of banking operations and processes Knowledge of UK retail Banking &/or financial services Strong member/customer focus and ability to promote this same focus and culture across the wider team Strong focus on initiating and leading continuous improvement The role holder will be required to build relationships and influence internal stakeholders at peer level and above, typically up to Function Leader level Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure full engagement in the business analysis and business requirements gathering process, resolving conflict where required. Good working relationships are also required with other central functions
Our client is seeking an entry-level Support Analyst for their Technology department within the professional services industry, based in Canary Wharf. The successful candidate will utilise their skills to provide excellent technical support and contribute to their technology solutions. Client Details Our client is a professional services organisation that operates a variety of projects primarily in London/Canary Wharf. Description 1st Line Support Analyst - City of London Triage incoming requests and incidents via email, telephone, self-service, ensuring appropriate resolutions or escalations to other teams. Maintain service desk platform including its development Resolve desktop problems liaising with users where necessary. Provide support and maintenance for applications on PCs, Macs and iOS including deployment. To have experience in maintaining networking typologies and Windows 10/11 operating system. Provide agile working support (Laptop/Surface Pro/iOS) including Intune enrolment and Apple iOS Software. Ensure that software implementation follows change control guidelines, procedures, and methodology. Deal with common network connectivity issues (Microsoft Server, Azure, Active Directory, CISCO environment). To liaise with the group facilities team to carry out office renovations and user moves and changes. Set up and configuration of meeting rooms and occasional assistance with audio/visual presentations. Profile 1st Line Support Analyst - City of London The successful candidate will need to have experience in the following areas: Strong interpersonal, presentation and customer service skills At least two years working in a PC based environment. Candidate must have proven experience in maintaining and supporting mainstream software products such as Windows 10 and Office 365. An understanding of CISCO routed network topology would be an advantage. Knowledge of Ivanti Endpoint Manager and Microsoft Intune a distinct advantage. Must be self-sufficient, highly motivated, methodical and have an inquisitive mind. Educated to A level or equivalent with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel. The analyst will be supporting a large and varied user base. We require a bright and intuitive individual who has good all-round skills and who wishes to be involved in a fast-paced environment. Job Offer 1st Line Support Analyst - City of London Benefits and Salary: An estimated salary range of 22,000 to 32,000 per annum. Generous pension and insurance plans. 25 days holiday Flex scheme Personalised career development plans Health benefits, subsidised gym membership, store discounts and family leave. A vibrant company culture that values innovation and teamwork. Opportunity to work in the bustling heart of Canary Wharf. We encourage those who meet the above criteria to apply for this exciting opportunity in the property in IT industry.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Our client is seeking an entry-level Support Analyst for their Technology department within the professional services industry, based in Canary Wharf. The successful candidate will utilise their skills to provide excellent technical support and contribute to their technology solutions. Client Details Our client is a professional services organisation that operates a variety of projects primarily in London/Canary Wharf. Description 1st Line Support Analyst - City of London Triage incoming requests and incidents via email, telephone, self-service, ensuring appropriate resolutions or escalations to other teams. Maintain service desk platform including its development Resolve desktop problems liaising with users where necessary. Provide support and maintenance for applications on PCs, Macs and iOS including deployment. To have experience in maintaining networking typologies and Windows 10/11 operating system. Provide agile working support (Laptop/Surface Pro/iOS) including Intune enrolment and Apple iOS Software. Ensure that software implementation follows change control guidelines, procedures, and methodology. Deal with common network connectivity issues (Microsoft Server, Azure, Active Directory, CISCO environment). To liaise with the group facilities team to carry out office renovations and user moves and changes. Set up and configuration of meeting rooms and occasional assistance with audio/visual presentations. Profile 1st Line Support Analyst - City of London The successful candidate will need to have experience in the following areas: Strong interpersonal, presentation and customer service skills At least two years working in a PC based environment. Candidate must have proven experience in maintaining and supporting mainstream software products such as Windows 10 and Office 365. An understanding of CISCO routed network topology would be an advantage. Knowledge of Ivanti Endpoint Manager and Microsoft Intune a distinct advantage. Must be self-sufficient, highly motivated, methodical and have an inquisitive mind. Educated to A level or equivalent with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel. The analyst will be supporting a large and varied user base. We require a bright and intuitive individual who has good all-round skills and who wishes to be involved in a fast-paced environment. Job Offer 1st Line Support Analyst - City of London Benefits and Salary: An estimated salary range of 22,000 to 32,000 per annum. Generous pension and insurance plans. 25 days holiday Flex scheme Personalised career development plans Health benefits, subsidised gym membership, store discounts and family leave. A vibrant company culture that values innovation and teamwork. Opportunity to work in the bustling heart of Canary Wharf. We encourage those who meet the above criteria to apply for this exciting opportunity in the property in IT industry.
Head of Data Engineering The Head of Data will be a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of data management, analytics, and governance within the organisation. This individual will play a critical role in driving data-driven decision-making processes, optimising data infrastructure, and ensuring the integrity, security, and accessibility of data assets. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, deep technical expertise in data management and analytics, and a proven track record of implementing innovative data strategies to support business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and execution of the organisation's data strategy, aligning it with business goals and objectives. Provide strategic direction for the use of data to drive decision-making and improve operational efficiency. Data Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust data management systems and processes, including data acquisition, storage, integration, quality assurance, and lifecycle management. Data Analytics: Drive the development and implementation of advanced analytics initiatives to extract insights from data, identify trends, and support predictive modelling and forecasting. Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their analytical needs and develop solutions to address them. Data Governance: Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and best practices to ensure the accuracy, consistency, security, and privacy of data across the organization. Develop data quality metrics and monitor compliance with regulatory requirements. Data Architecture: Define and maintain the organization's data architecture, including data models, schemas, and taxonomies. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and tools to support data management, analytics, and visualization requirements. Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team of data professionals, including data engineers, analysts, scientists, and governance specialists. Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to foster a culture of continuous learning and growth. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other departments, including IT, finance, marketing, operations, and product development, to understand their data needs and priorities. Partner with business leaders to develop data-driven solutions that drive value and competitive advantage. Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage relationships with third-party data vendors, software providers, and consultants to ensure the successful implementation of data-related projects and initiatives. Negotiate contracts, oversee vendor performance, and assess emerging technologies and trends in the data management space. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS, or PhD) preferred. 10+ years of experience in data management, analytics, and business intelligence, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven track record of developing and implementing data strategies that drive business growth and innovation. Deep understanding of data governance principles, regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and industry best practices. Strong technical proficiency in data modelling, SQL, ETL tools, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and advanced analytics techniques (e.g., machine learning, predictive modelling). Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving cultural change towards a data-driven mindset. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and initiatives. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Lucy Morgan at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy. Please see our website for Crimson's Privacy Statement, should you wish to view prior to applying for this vacancy.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Head of Data Engineering The Head of Data will be a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all aspects of data management, analytics, and governance within the organisation. This individual will play a critical role in driving data-driven decision-making processes, optimising data infrastructure, and ensuring the integrity, security, and accessibility of data assets. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, deep technical expertise in data management and analytics, and a proven track record of implementing innovative data strategies to support business objectives. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Lead the development and execution of the organisation's data strategy, aligning it with business goals and objectives. Provide strategic direction for the use of data to drive decision-making and improve operational efficiency. Data Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust data management systems and processes, including data acquisition, storage, integration, quality assurance, and lifecycle management. Data Analytics: Drive the development and implementation of advanced analytics initiatives to extract insights from data, identify trends, and support predictive modelling and forecasting. Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their analytical needs and develop solutions to address them. Data Governance: Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and best practices to ensure the accuracy, consistency, security, and privacy of data across the organization. Develop data quality metrics and monitor compliance with regulatory requirements. Data Architecture: Define and maintain the organization's data architecture, including data models, schemas, and taxonomies. Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and tools to support data management, analytics, and visualization requirements. Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing team of data professionals, including data engineers, analysts, scientists, and governance specialists. Provide mentorship, coaching, and professional development opportunities to foster a culture of continuous learning and growth. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other departments, including IT, finance, marketing, operations, and product development, to understand their data needs and priorities. Partner with business leaders to develop data-driven solutions that drive value and competitive advantage. Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage relationships with third-party data vendors, software providers, and consultants to ensure the successful implementation of data-related projects and initiatives. Negotiate contracts, oversee vendor performance, and assess emerging technologies and trends in the data management space. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS, or PhD) preferred. 10+ years of experience in data management, analytics, and business intelligence, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven track record of developing and implementing data strategies that drive business growth and innovation. Deep understanding of data governance principles, regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), and industry best practices. Strong technical proficiency in data modelling, SQL, ETL tools, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and advanced analytics techniques (e.g., machine learning, predictive modelling). Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization. Demonstrated experience in managing cross-functional teams and driving cultural change towards a data-driven mindset. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects and initiatives. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Lucy Morgan at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy. Please see our website for Crimson's Privacy Statement, should you wish to view prior to applying for this vacancy.
Business Analyst Manchester (1 day on site every fortnight) Outside IR35 A Business Analyst is required for our client who are based in Manchester. You will play an instrumental role in the successful delivery the client's high-profile ERP migration project to replace their current Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (Agresso) with a fully integrated cloud-based ERP solution. You will also work closely with business colleagues to assist with activities relating to the successful adoption of the new system into the business; including User Acceptance Testing, end-user training and post go-live support. Main responsibilities Take the lead in all business analysis activities relating to the Finance workstream (inc. AP, AR, OC, P2P, GL and budgeting) - supporting all phases of delivery from scope and requirements definition, solution design, data migration, test and business implementation. Document detailed 'as-is' business processes using standard process modelling techniques (eg BPMN, using MS Visio). Lead the elicitation, analysis and authoring of business requirements (with MoSCoW rating); collaborating closely with the ERP product team and business stakeholders. This includes functional and non-functional requirements. Translate business requirements (both functional and non-functional) into user stories and acceptance criteria in JIRA. Participate in all solution design activities. Document detailed 'to-be' business processes. Conduct a gap analysis exercise based on the new system processes. Lead the analysis and design for the data cleanse and data migration phase. Represent the business requirements and agreed solution design during the test phases. Support the business teams through the adoption of the new system. Essential criteria In-depth understanding of finance and accounting practices, including Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets and Budgeting. Extensive experience of implementing enterprise-scale finance solutions, ideally working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O, Workday or similar enterprise cloud-based systems. In-depth knowledge of industry-leading finance system capabilities, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budgeting, Cash and Bank Management, Compliance, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets and General Ledger. Experience of working in the delivery of enterprise-level ERP implementation projects. Extensive experience in defining, analysing and documenting business and technical requirements (user stories). Ability to write clear business documentation. Expertise in workshop skills to support requirements gathering and idea generation. Experience of analysing and designing data cleansing and data migration rules. Have advanced knowledge of Agile and user-centred design approaches. A high degree of computer literacy; with excellent Microsoft Office skills (including Visio, ideally with experience of BPMN), and experience of using JIRA and Confluence. Desirable criteria Experience of working with public sector organisations. Formal Business Analysis qualification. Formal Agile Scrum qualification. Formal ERP functional consultant certifications (eg D365: Core Finance and Operations or Workday). Good understanding of accounting and finance - preferably with a background, degree or certification in this area.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Business Analyst Manchester (1 day on site every fortnight) Outside IR35 A Business Analyst is required for our client who are based in Manchester. You will play an instrumental role in the successful delivery the client's high-profile ERP migration project to replace their current Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (Agresso) with a fully integrated cloud-based ERP solution. You will also work closely with business colleagues to assist with activities relating to the successful adoption of the new system into the business; including User Acceptance Testing, end-user training and post go-live support. Main responsibilities Take the lead in all business analysis activities relating to the Finance workstream (inc. AP, AR, OC, P2P, GL and budgeting) - supporting all phases of delivery from scope and requirements definition, solution design, data migration, test and business implementation. Document detailed 'as-is' business processes using standard process modelling techniques (eg BPMN, using MS Visio). Lead the elicitation, analysis and authoring of business requirements (with MoSCoW rating); collaborating closely with the ERP product team and business stakeholders. This includes functional and non-functional requirements. Translate business requirements (both functional and non-functional) into user stories and acceptance criteria in JIRA. Participate in all solution design activities. Document detailed 'to-be' business processes. Conduct a gap analysis exercise based on the new system processes. Lead the analysis and design for the data cleanse and data migration phase. Represent the business requirements and agreed solution design during the test phases. Support the business teams through the adoption of the new system. Essential criteria In-depth understanding of finance and accounting practices, including Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets and Budgeting. Extensive experience of implementing enterprise-scale finance solutions, ideally working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O, Workday or similar enterprise cloud-based systems. In-depth knowledge of industry-leading finance system capabilities, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budgeting, Cash and Bank Management, Compliance, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets and General Ledger. Experience of working in the delivery of enterprise-level ERP implementation projects. Extensive experience in defining, analysing and documenting business and technical requirements (user stories). Ability to write clear business documentation. Expertise in workshop skills to support requirements gathering and idea generation. Experience of analysing and designing data cleansing and data migration rules. Have advanced knowledge of Agile and user-centred design approaches. A high degree of computer literacy; with excellent Microsoft Office skills (including Visio, ideally with experience of BPMN), and experience of using JIRA and Confluence. Desirable criteria Experience of working with public sector organisations. Formal Business Analysis qualification. Formal Agile Scrum qualification. Formal ERP functional consultant certifications (eg D365: Core Finance and Operations or Workday). Good understanding of accounting and finance - preferably with a background, degree or certification in this area.
Service Assurance Analyst Manchester - Hybrid working £36k - £44k (can go higher depending on experience) Our client is currently on the lookout for a Service Assurance Analyst to work within their Service Design and Transition team to provide reliable and effective IT services to the organisation. The purpose of this role is to ensure that new and changed services are consistently designed and transition in line with the IT Strategy, and that they meet current and future customer requirements. Main duties and responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring compliance with key ITIL processes in respect of Service Design and Transition Ensure that wider processes within Service Operations are reviewed and updated as applicable Contribute to the development of all standard Service Design & Transition Procedures, Artefacts and Templates Undertaking structure reviews of technical design documentation, business cases, architectural artefacts and other key related documentation Identify improvement opportunities making recommendations for progression in line with defined business outcomes Define and document Non-Functional Requirements to ensure that new or change service and products meet the requirements of the University Work with stakeholders to successfully onboard all new and changed solutions delivered into the production environment The following skills and experience will be beneficial for the role: Proven experience of co-ordinating/managing Service Design and Service Transition activities for new and changed services Establishing relationships, analysing perspectives and managing stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines A demonstrable understanding of Availability Management, Capacity Management and Information and Governance Understanding of ITIL Experience of project delivery and working within a governance framework Some of the amazing benefits that come with this role: 21% pension contribution Generous annual leave - up to 37 days Annual salary review Workplace nursery scheme Extra funding in place for personal learning, development and upskilling Season ticket loans along with a cycle to work scheme
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Service Assurance Analyst Manchester - Hybrid working £36k - £44k (can go higher depending on experience) Our client is currently on the lookout for a Service Assurance Analyst to work within their Service Design and Transition team to provide reliable and effective IT services to the organisation. The purpose of this role is to ensure that new and changed services are consistently designed and transition in line with the IT Strategy, and that they meet current and future customer requirements. Main duties and responsibilities: Responsible for ensuring compliance with key ITIL processes in respect of Service Design and Transition Ensure that wider processes within Service Operations are reviewed and updated as applicable Contribute to the development of all standard Service Design & Transition Procedures, Artefacts and Templates Undertaking structure reviews of technical design documentation, business cases, architectural artefacts and other key related documentation Identify improvement opportunities making recommendations for progression in line with defined business outcomes Define and document Non-Functional Requirements to ensure that new or change service and products meet the requirements of the University Work with stakeholders to successfully onboard all new and changed solutions delivered into the production environment The following skills and experience will be beneficial for the role: Proven experience of co-ordinating/managing Service Design and Service Transition activities for new and changed services Establishing relationships, analysing perspectives and managing stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines A demonstrable understanding of Availability Management, Capacity Management and Information and Governance Understanding of ITIL Experience of project delivery and working within a governance framework Some of the amazing benefits that come with this role: 21% pension contribution Generous annual leave - up to 37 days Annual salary review Workplace nursery scheme Extra funding in place for personal learning, development and upskilling Season ticket loans along with a cycle to work scheme
DATA ANALYST (CONTRACT)£300-350/DAY (INSIDE IR35) 3-6 MONTHS CENTRAL LONDON (HYBRID) One of the UK's biggest brands is looking for a Data Analyst to dig into the data sources and provide clean, accurate data for reporting & analysis. The successful candidate will use SQL & Python to investigate data events, ensuring that tables and data pathways are fit for purpose. THE COMPANY: This client is one of the UK's largest brands, providing products across Media & Telecomms, they are constantly looking to offer new services to their customers, and increase the personalisation of their service. THE ROLE: As a Data Analyst you will be responsible for analysing the data produced as a result of new product releases, connecting data sources and prepping data for Analytics & Reporting. In specific, you can expect to be involved in the following: Investigating data sources and analysing whether the tables are fit for purpose Manipulating & cleaning data with SQL, Excel & Python Providing some insights into the effects of the Events on personalisation of products. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: The successful Data Analyst will have the following skills and experience: Strong experience developing analytical solutions with SQL, Excel Commercial experience manipulating datasets with Python or R Experience automating and performance tuning BI solutions Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Big Query would be highly advantageous. THE BENEFITS: The successful Data Analyst will receive between £300-350 per day for the initial 3-6 month period. HOW TO APPLY: Please register your interest by sending your CV to Joseph Pyne via the Apply link on this page.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
DATA ANALYST (CONTRACT)£300-350/DAY (INSIDE IR35) 3-6 MONTHS CENTRAL LONDON (HYBRID) One of the UK's biggest brands is looking for a Data Analyst to dig into the data sources and provide clean, accurate data for reporting & analysis. The successful candidate will use SQL & Python to investigate data events, ensuring that tables and data pathways are fit for purpose. THE COMPANY: This client is one of the UK's largest brands, providing products across Media & Telecomms, they are constantly looking to offer new services to their customers, and increase the personalisation of their service. THE ROLE: As a Data Analyst you will be responsible for analysing the data produced as a result of new product releases, connecting data sources and prepping data for Analytics & Reporting. In specific, you can expect to be involved in the following: Investigating data sources and analysing whether the tables are fit for purpose Manipulating & cleaning data with SQL, Excel & Python Providing some insights into the effects of the Events on personalisation of products. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: The successful Data Analyst will have the following skills and experience: Strong experience developing analytical solutions with SQL, Excel Commercial experience manipulating datasets with Python or R Experience automating and performance tuning BI solutions Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Big Query would be highly advantageous. THE BENEFITS: The successful Data Analyst will receive between £300-350 per day for the initial 3-6 month period. HOW TO APPLY: Please register your interest by sending your CV to Joseph Pyne via the Apply link on this page.
Join our dynamic team as a Lead Data Migration Analyst for a transformative Finance System implementation project. Your role involves strategizing and executing data migration under the Finance Transformation Programme. Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to ensure successful extraction, transformation, migration, and testing of financial data. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of financial transactions within our organisation. The Role The successful candidate will be required to perform data migration audit, reconciliation and exception reporting and lead on designing, planning and managing the data migration process and perform source system data analysis in order to manage source to target data mapping. Key activities for this role include the production of data mapping (entities, attributes and relationships), and domain data model documents as deliverables with the responsibility for creating data catalogs, data dictionary, data mapping documents, and for defining the data models and data integrations. The role requires management of resources needed for data migration to avoid bottlenecks and conflicting demands alongside the preparation of data migration plans including migration risk, milestones, quality, and business sign-off details. Your Skills You will be able to demonstrate a logical and pragmatic approach to data migration with the ability to adapt to meet the delivery needs. You will be able to demonstrate you have experience of data reconciliation and reconciling migrated data with Oracle EBS and Fusion data structures alongside excellent inter-personal, analytical and communication skills. Alongside these you will possess: Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail Extensive knowledge of Relational Data Models (conceptual, logical and physical data models), Dimensional Data Models, Database design, Data Dictionary and Metadata The ability to identify and pro-actively manage important risks, issues and problems effectively
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Join our dynamic team as a Lead Data Migration Analyst for a transformative Finance System implementation project. Your role involves strategizing and executing data migration under the Finance Transformation Programme. Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to ensure successful extraction, transformation, migration, and testing of financial data. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of financial transactions within our organisation. The Role The successful candidate will be required to perform data migration audit, reconciliation and exception reporting and lead on designing, planning and managing the data migration process and perform source system data analysis in order to manage source to target data mapping. Key activities for this role include the production of data mapping (entities, attributes and relationships), and domain data model documents as deliverables with the responsibility for creating data catalogs, data dictionary, data mapping documents, and for defining the data models and data integrations. The role requires management of resources needed for data migration to avoid bottlenecks and conflicting demands alongside the preparation of data migration plans including migration risk, milestones, quality, and business sign-off details. Your Skills You will be able to demonstrate a logical and pragmatic approach to data migration with the ability to adapt to meet the delivery needs. You will be able to demonstrate you have experience of data reconciliation and reconciling migrated data with Oracle EBS and Fusion data structures alongside excellent inter-personal, analytical and communication skills. Alongside these you will possess: Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with strong attention to detail Extensive knowledge of Relational Data Models (conceptual, logical and physical data models), Dimensional Data Models, Database design, Data Dictionary and Metadata The ability to identify and pro-actively manage important risks, issues and problems effectively
Role: Junior IT Support Engineer Location: Wolverhampton Salary: 18,000 - 20,000 Professional Development & Excellent Benefits! Sector: Managed IT Services We are looking for an experienced IT Service Desk Analyst to join our IT Solutions team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support and guidance to our customers, and ensuring that IT related problems are resolved in a timely manner. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical support to customers via phone, email, and live chat. Troubleshoot and resolve IT-related problems. Monitor and respond to customer inquiries and complaints. Maintain customer records and update them as needed. Provide feedback and suggestions for improving the customer experience. Follow up with customers to ensure their satisfaction with our services. Required Skills: Experience providing 1st Line Support Active Directory & Group Policy Office 365 - Admin portal SharePoint Knowledge of Windows Server 2012 & 2016 Understanding of Hyper V & Citrix Networking knowledge - Routers, Switches, WAPs, Firewalls, DNS, DHCP. Windows & Mac OS's Hardware builds and updates Endpoint threat management products Excellent written & verbal communication skills Skills that will make you stand out: Azure AD MSP experience ConnectWise CompTIA A+ & Network+ Microsoft certifications If the opportunity to gain exposure to new technologies and work within an exciting & technical environment is something of interest to you, please apply for this role ASAP. Please email me on ( thomas com. ) 1st Line Support - 2nd line support - Active Directory - Office 365 - Windows OS - macOS - Hardware - Hyper V - Citrix - Servers - Networking - Security In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Role: Junior IT Support Engineer Location: Wolverhampton Salary: 18,000 - 20,000 Professional Development & Excellent Benefits! Sector: Managed IT Services We are looking for an experienced IT Service Desk Analyst to join our IT Solutions team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support and guidance to our customers, and ensuring that IT related problems are resolved in a timely manner. Key Responsibilities: Provide technical support to customers via phone, email, and live chat. Troubleshoot and resolve IT-related problems. Monitor and respond to customer inquiries and complaints. Maintain customer records and update them as needed. Provide feedback and suggestions for improving the customer experience. Follow up with customers to ensure their satisfaction with our services. Required Skills: Experience providing 1st Line Support Active Directory & Group Policy Office 365 - Admin portal SharePoint Knowledge of Windows Server 2012 & 2016 Understanding of Hyper V & Citrix Networking knowledge - Routers, Switches, WAPs, Firewalls, DNS, DHCP. Windows & Mac OS's Hardware builds and updates Endpoint threat management products Excellent written & verbal communication skills Skills that will make you stand out: Azure AD MSP experience ConnectWise CompTIA A+ & Network+ Microsoft certifications If the opportunity to gain exposure to new technologies and work within an exciting & technical environment is something of interest to you, please apply for this role ASAP. Please email me on ( thomas com. ) 1st Line Support - 2nd line support - Active Directory - Office 365 - Windows OS - macOS - Hardware - Hyper V - Citrix - Servers - Networking - Security In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Business Analyst - Commercial and Speciality insurance SME will be responsible for translating multiple stakeholder business requirements into specific process designs and solutions that align the business case with the capabilities of the current trading platform. Identifies areas for operational cost saving through automation and data enhancement. Determines technical feasibility of business requests/requirements, conducts impact analysis of the proposed solutions to other parts of the application/system components, and identifies alternative technical solutions to satisfy business needs. Essential Job Functions Works on a cross-functional team that analyses, designs, and implements architecture of projects in order to meet solution needs; leverages resources from different teams to ensure business needs are met. Analyses new and existing architectures, researches solutions, specifies long term direction, and ensures trading platforms meet reliability expectations in line with business KPI's Designs solution architecture, system integration, and implementation strategy to deliver an integrated solution which meets business needs Communicates vision and strategy during meetings and presentations to appropriate parties. Ensures that the technical aspects of the program are accepted by the stakeholders Generates conceptual, and physical architectures, system documents, testing analyses, test plans, and risk assessments to ensure sound architecture to meet business needs Ensures the components of the solution aligns with business KPI's Identifies existing and potential issues and design matters in overall system and solution architecture; implements solutions to ensure that best practices and processes are followed and enhanced Researches technological advancements to ensure that solutions are continuously improved, supported, and aligned with industry and company standards Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel Basic Qualifications BCS / ITIL or similar BA qualification Experience working on a business transformation program Experience with commercial insurance business processes Experience working with company products and/or client or vendor-related technology Experience with technical data transfer solutions between multiple platforms INDMANS
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Business Analyst - Commercial and Speciality insurance SME will be responsible for translating multiple stakeholder business requirements into specific process designs and solutions that align the business case with the capabilities of the current trading platform. Identifies areas for operational cost saving through automation and data enhancement. Determines technical feasibility of business requests/requirements, conducts impact analysis of the proposed solutions to other parts of the application/system components, and identifies alternative technical solutions to satisfy business needs. Essential Job Functions Works on a cross-functional team that analyses, designs, and implements architecture of projects in order to meet solution needs; leverages resources from different teams to ensure business needs are met. Analyses new and existing architectures, researches solutions, specifies long term direction, and ensures trading platforms meet reliability expectations in line with business KPI's Designs solution architecture, system integration, and implementation strategy to deliver an integrated solution which meets business needs Communicates vision and strategy during meetings and presentations to appropriate parties. Ensures that the technical aspects of the program are accepted by the stakeholders Generates conceptual, and physical architectures, system documents, testing analyses, test plans, and risk assessments to ensure sound architecture to meet business needs Ensures the components of the solution aligns with business KPI's Identifies existing and potential issues and design matters in overall system and solution architecture; implements solutions to ensure that best practices and processes are followed and enhanced Researches technological advancements to ensure that solutions are continuously improved, supported, and aligned with industry and company standards Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel Basic Qualifications BCS / ITIL or similar BA qualification Experience working on a business transformation program Experience with commercial insurance business processes Experience working with company products and/or client or vendor-related technology Experience with technical data transfer solutions between multiple platforms INDMANS
Our client are a leading Multi-channel retailer FTSE250 group based in Northampton and are looking for a Security Architect to join their existing team of Architects - the role is Hybrid with 2 days a week expectation in office , 3 can be from home . £ excellent + car allowance + bonus + bens Security Architect You will play an integral role in growing the team of architects while demonstrating your leadership values through delegation, motivation and trust. You will not just lead, but you will "do". Their culture is exploring, thinking and doing, and you will live this every single day. Some accountabilities of the role: Domain Architect for the Security Domain, you are ultimately accountable for the as-is and target security architectures for the group, working closely with all stakeholders including technical teams, senior stakeholders and external vendors and partners. DevSecOps Work with the technical teams to embed a DevSecOps culture in the Group Technology and Data function, acting as an evangelist of this approach to bring colleagues at all levels on the journey. Mentor through the adoption of a learning mindset and contribute back to practice and technology teams. Whether you lead team members directly or influence more junior architects through mentorship, coaching and architecture reviews, you will help nurture the next generation of talent . Practice developer Contributing to the evolution of the architecture design process, ensuring it is effective and efficient through maintaining the artefacts, conventions and knowledge sharing Your background A confirmed background in hands on information security with extensive real-world experience of working in an agile product development model as well as large systems integration programs, comfortable in tailoring your ways of working to fit with the delivery approach. You keep on top of the changing security technology landscape, grasp the relevance of emerging trends and help the technology team navigate the constantly shifting threat landscape. You are comfortable rolling up your sleeves, getting involved, breaking down silos, and making security a core part of the delivery teams to enable them to succeed. Experience in leading and inspiring colleagues to accomplish exceptional outcomes while building a nurturing, respectful and supportive culture. What s in it for you? You ll be supported by some fantastic training and development and have the opportunity to learn, grow and develop across the Group. They'll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company: Competitive bonus Car allowance Save-as-you-earn scheme Buy-as-you-earn scheme Contributory pension scheme Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses A bit about them As the largest distributor of building materials in the UK, they have been helping to build Britain for over 200 years. With over 5 businesses, 16,000 colleagues and more than 1,200 branches, stores and sites around the UK they believe they have the best people and the best place to work. Everyone works hard together to deliver results, but most importantly, have some fun along the way . security analyst architect agile architect architecture risk governance compliance cloud pci dss security agile cyber retail northampton bedford milton keynes rugby bicester oxford hybrid devsecops devsecops information security it process audit security analyst architect agile architect architecture risk governance compliance cloud pci dss security agile cyber retail northampton bedford milton keynes rugby bicester oxford hybrid devsecops devsecops information security it process audit security analyst architect agile architect architecture risk governance compliance cloud pci dss security agile cyber retail northampton bedford milton keynes rugby bicester oxford hybrid devsecops devsecops information security it process audit IT stores retail
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Our client are a leading Multi-channel retailer FTSE250 group based in Northampton and are looking for a Security Architect to join their existing team of Architects - the role is Hybrid with 2 days a week expectation in office , 3 can be from home . £ excellent + car allowance + bonus + bens Security Architect You will play an integral role in growing the team of architects while demonstrating your leadership values through delegation, motivation and trust. You will not just lead, but you will "do". Their culture is exploring, thinking and doing, and you will live this every single day. Some accountabilities of the role: Domain Architect for the Security Domain, you are ultimately accountable for the as-is and target security architectures for the group, working closely with all stakeholders including technical teams, senior stakeholders and external vendors and partners. DevSecOps Work with the technical teams to embed a DevSecOps culture in the Group Technology and Data function, acting as an evangelist of this approach to bring colleagues at all levels on the journey. Mentor through the adoption of a learning mindset and contribute back to practice and technology teams. Whether you lead team members directly or influence more junior architects through mentorship, coaching and architecture reviews, you will help nurture the next generation of talent . Practice developer Contributing to the evolution of the architecture design process, ensuring it is effective and efficient through maintaining the artefacts, conventions and knowledge sharing Your background A confirmed background in hands on information security with extensive real-world experience of working in an agile product development model as well as large systems integration programs, comfortable in tailoring your ways of working to fit with the delivery approach. You keep on top of the changing security technology landscape, grasp the relevance of emerging trends and help the technology team navigate the constantly shifting threat landscape. You are comfortable rolling up your sleeves, getting involved, breaking down silos, and making security a core part of the delivery teams to enable them to succeed. Experience in leading and inspiring colleagues to accomplish exceptional outcomes while building a nurturing, respectful and supportive culture. What s in it for you? You ll be supported by some fantastic training and development and have the opportunity to learn, grow and develop across the Group. They'll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company: Competitive bonus Car allowance Save-as-you-earn scheme Buy-as-you-earn scheme Contributory pension scheme Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses A bit about them As the largest distributor of building materials in the UK, they have been helping to build Britain for over 200 years. With over 5 businesses, 16,000 colleagues and more than 1,200 branches, stores and sites around the UK they believe they have the best people and the best place to work. Everyone works hard together to deliver results, but most importantly, have some fun along the way . security analyst architect agile architect architecture risk governance compliance cloud pci dss security agile cyber retail northampton bedford milton keynes rugby bicester oxford hybrid devsecops devsecops information security it process audit security analyst architect agile architect architecture risk governance compliance cloud pci dss security agile cyber retail northampton bedford milton keynes rugby bicester oxford hybrid devsecops devsecops information security it process audit security analyst architect agile architect architecture risk governance compliance cloud pci dss security agile cyber retail northampton bedford milton keynes rugby bicester oxford hybrid devsecops devsecops information security it process audit IT stores retail
Are you a Business Analyst with experience in a customer facing role and a strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle? The Opportunity Our client is a digital business known for producing high-quality web products and services. This role is crucial for facilitating communication between their customers, development teams, and commercial stakeholders to aid in the delivery of technical solutions. Joining the existing BA team, you'll have the chance to develop your career and expand your skills as you contribute to the role. Essential Skills: Proficient in gathering technical requirements in customer-facing roles. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working with software development teams. Ability to communicate technical requirements to a wide range of stakeholders. Knowledge of software development processes and integration methods, including APIs. Job Details: The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring one office day per week, with locations in Newcastle or London. The salary is competitive, complemented by a range of benefits such as a bonus scheme, a personal training budget, and participation in a profit-sharing program. This role is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values innovation and maintains a supportive culture! Please get in touch today for a further discussion!
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Are you a Business Analyst with experience in a customer facing role and a strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle? The Opportunity Our client is a digital business known for producing high-quality web products and services. This role is crucial for facilitating communication between their customers, development teams, and commercial stakeholders to aid in the delivery of technical solutions. Joining the existing BA team, you'll have the chance to develop your career and expand your skills as you contribute to the role. Essential Skills: Proficient in gathering technical requirements in customer-facing roles. Familiarity with Agile methodologies and working with software development teams. Ability to communicate technical requirements to a wide range of stakeholders. Knowledge of software development processes and integration methods, including APIs. Job Details: The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring one office day per week, with locations in Newcastle or London. The salary is competitive, complemented by a range of benefits such as a bonus scheme, a personal training budget, and participation in a profit-sharing program. This role is an excellent opportunity to join a company that values innovation and maintains a supportive culture! Please get in touch today for a further discussion!
Business Analyst- Finance Manchester (1 day on site every fortnight) Outside IR35 A Business Analyst is required for our client who are based in Manchester. You will play an instrumental role in the successful delivery the client's high-profile ERP migration project to replace their current Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (Agresso) with a fully integrated cloud-based ERP solution. You will also work closely with business colleagues to assist with activities relating to the successful adoption of the new system into the business; including User Acceptance Testing, end-user training and post go-live support. Main responsibilities Take the lead in all business analysis activities relating to the Finance workstream (inc. AP, AR, OC, P2P, GL and budgeting) - supporting all phases of delivery from scope and requirements definition, solution design, data migration, test and business implementation. Document detailed 'as-is' business processes using standard process modelling techniques (eg BPMN, using MS Visio). Lead the elicitation, analysis and authoring of business requirements (with MoSCoW rating); collaborating closely with the ERP product team and business stakeholders. This includes functional and non-functional requirements. Translate business requirements (both functional and non-functional) into user stories and acceptance criteria in JIRA. Participate in all solution design activities. Document detailed 'to-be' business processes. Conduct a gap analysis exercise based on the new system processes. Lead the analysis and design for the data cleanse and data migration phase. Represent the business requirements and agreed solution design during the test phases. Support the business teams through the adoption of the new system. Essential criteria In-depth understanding of finance and accounting practices, including Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets and Budgeting. Extensive experience of implementing enterprise-scale finance solutions, ideally working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O, Workday or similar enterprise cloud-based systems. In-depth knowledge of industry-leading finance system capabilities, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budgeting, Cash and Bank Management, Compliance, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets and General Ledger. Experience of working in the delivery of enterprise-level ERP implementation projects. Extensive experience in defining, analysing and documenting business and technical requirements (user stories). Ability to write clear business documentation. Expertise in workshop skills to support requirements gathering and idea generation. Experience of analysing and designing data cleansing and data migration rules. Have advanced knowledge of Agile and user-centred design approaches. A high degree of computer literacy; with excellent Microsoft Office skills (including Visio, ideally with experience of BPMN), and experience of using JIRA and Confluence. Desirable criteria Experience of working with public sector organisations. Formal Business Analysis qualification. Formal Agile Scrum qualification. Formal ERP functional consultant certifications (eg D365: Core Finance and Operations or Workday). Good understanding of accounting and finance - preferably with a background, degree or certification in this area.
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
Business Analyst- Finance Manchester (1 day on site every fortnight) Outside IR35 A Business Analyst is required for our client who are based in Manchester. You will play an instrumental role in the successful delivery the client's high-profile ERP migration project to replace their current Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (Agresso) with a fully integrated cloud-based ERP solution. You will also work closely with business colleagues to assist with activities relating to the successful adoption of the new system into the business; including User Acceptance Testing, end-user training and post go-live support. Main responsibilities Take the lead in all business analysis activities relating to the Finance workstream (inc. AP, AR, OC, P2P, GL and budgeting) - supporting all phases of delivery from scope and requirements definition, solution design, data migration, test and business implementation. Document detailed 'as-is' business processes using standard process modelling techniques (eg BPMN, using MS Visio). Lead the elicitation, analysis and authoring of business requirements (with MoSCoW rating); collaborating closely with the ERP product team and business stakeholders. This includes functional and non-functional requirements. Translate business requirements (both functional and non-functional) into user stories and acceptance criteria in JIRA. Participate in all solution design activities. Document detailed 'to-be' business processes. Conduct a gap analysis exercise based on the new system processes. Lead the analysis and design for the data cleanse and data migration phase. Represent the business requirements and agreed solution design during the test phases. Support the business teams through the adoption of the new system. Essential criteria In-depth understanding of finance and accounting practices, including Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets and Budgeting. Extensive experience of implementing enterprise-scale finance solutions, ideally working with Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O, Workday or similar enterprise cloud-based systems. In-depth knowledge of industry-leading finance system capabilities, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Budgeting, Cash and Bank Management, Compliance, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets and General Ledger. Experience of working in the delivery of enterprise-level ERP implementation projects. Extensive experience in defining, analysing and documenting business and technical requirements (user stories). Ability to write clear business documentation. Expertise in workshop skills to support requirements gathering and idea generation. Experience of analysing and designing data cleansing and data migration rules. Have advanced knowledge of Agile and user-centred design approaches. A high degree of computer literacy; with excellent Microsoft Office skills (including Visio, ideally with experience of BPMN), and experience of using JIRA and Confluence. Desirable criteria Experience of working with public sector organisations. Formal Business Analysis qualification. Formal Agile Scrum qualification. Formal ERP functional consultant certifications (eg D365: Core Finance and Operations or Workday). Good understanding of accounting and finance - preferably with a background, degree or certification in this area.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Frimley, Surrey
Senior Threat Modeller Remote-based with occasional travel to Preston or Frimley 45,000 - 52,000 + 2.5% bonus + excellent bens What you'll be doing - Senior Threat Modeller Building and implementing processes and procedures for continuous and effective threat modelling capability Producing reports detailing key threats at a strategic level for business units to digest Contributing to plans and delivering activities in support of organisational and security development needs in accordance with regulatory requirements and changes in the threat landscape Maintaining up to date knowledge of cyber security threats, analyst toolsets and relevant activity group tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) Identifies security gaps within the estate, and builds attack simulations to support Purple Team engagements by illustrating potential attack patterns to prioritise future remediation efforts Your skills and experiences - Senior Threat Modeller An in-depth understanding of the external security environment and how the organisation reacts to security threats Good knowledge of cyber threat landscape, current affairs, and geopolitics, including activity groups and how to apply this knowledge within an operational environment Knowledge of infrastructure analysis, e.g., Perimeters, network endpoints and user behaviour analytics CREST & GIAC qualifications or equivalent proven industry experience The Cyber Operations team: Cyber Operations is responsible for protecting our team from Cyber Attack by various threat actors. Not only do we protect our team and its employees, indirectly we protect those who protect us - the women and men who serve in our armed forces and rely on the products and services this company creates. Across Threat Intelligence, Detection, Incident Response and now Active Defence we work to evolve cyber operations as a world-class capability.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Threat Modeller Remote-based with occasional travel to Preston or Frimley 45,000 - 52,000 + 2.5% bonus + excellent bens What you'll be doing - Senior Threat Modeller Building and implementing processes and procedures for continuous and effective threat modelling capability Producing reports detailing key threats at a strategic level for business units to digest Contributing to plans and delivering activities in support of organisational and security development needs in accordance with regulatory requirements and changes in the threat landscape Maintaining up to date knowledge of cyber security threats, analyst toolsets and relevant activity group tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) Identifies security gaps within the estate, and builds attack simulations to support Purple Team engagements by illustrating potential attack patterns to prioritise future remediation efforts Your skills and experiences - Senior Threat Modeller An in-depth understanding of the external security environment and how the organisation reacts to security threats Good knowledge of cyber threat landscape, current affairs, and geopolitics, including activity groups and how to apply this knowledge within an operational environment Knowledge of infrastructure analysis, e.g., Perimeters, network endpoints and user behaviour analytics CREST & GIAC qualifications or equivalent proven industry experience The Cyber Operations team: Cyber Operations is responsible for protecting our team from Cyber Attack by various threat actors. Not only do we protect our team and its employees, indirectly we protect those who protect us - the women and men who serve in our armed forces and rely on the products and services this company creates. Across Threat Intelligence, Detection, Incident Response and now Active Defence we work to evolve cyber operations as a world-class capability.
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Scientist to join the team. Location: London, UK (Remote) must be based in the UK as will require occasional travel into the office Salary: £60k - £85k PA (dependant on experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About The Company: Our client is a leading EdTech firm specialising in child digital safety technology for use in primary and secondary schools in the UK. They aim to provide sophisticated advanced child digital safety by monitoring students' online activity, filtering content and providing alerts to school faculty regarding student safety. Senior Data Scientist The Role: Our client is looking for a Data Scientist to join their Data and AI team working closely with partners across the business to tackle challenging problems and enhance company performance through algorithms, experimentation, and interactive dashboards. As part of the Data and AI team, you will set the standard for data-driven decision-making. You will also have the chance to contribute to innovative research studies and the development of production-grade algorithms benefiting students and educators. Senior Data Scientist Key Responsibilities: - Take the lead in designing, developing, and refining advanced machine learning models aimed at personalising learning experiences, forecasting student outcomes, and improving the delivery of educational content - Employ statistical analysis and data mining techniques to sift through extensive datasets, extracting actionable insights that drive product development, user engagement strategies, and enhancements to educational content - Collaborate closely with product managers, software engineers, and educational experts to seamlessly integrate data science solutions into the platform -Provide mentorship and guidance to junior data scientists and analysts, fostering a culture of learning and ongoing improvement within the team - Regularly interface with senior management or executive leadership on matters pertaining to data science - Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, generative AI, and educational technology - Uphold ethical standards in data usage, comply with privacy laws and regulations, and implement robust data governance practices to safeguard sensitive information pertaining to students and educators Senior Data Scientist You: - 5+ years of data scientist experience - Experience within EdTech or other similar field - Degree or Higher Education qualification in Computer Science or other relevant field - Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL is required - Demonstrated leadership in steering data science initiatives towards impactful outcomes - Proficiency in both written and verbal communication - Strong expertise in traditional statistics and machine learning methodologies - Familiarity with git and cloud computing platforms (such as AWS, GCP, or Azure) is desirable - Previous experience in mentoring and guiding junior to mid-level data scientists would be advantageous Senior Data Scientist Benefits: - Comprehensive pension scheme - 26 days holiday including an extra day for your birthday plus the option to buy additional days - Company car and expensed travel - Flexible working - Regular company events - Death in service 4 times annual salary - Annual personal learning budget - 7 hours of paid volunteering work Application Process: You must have the right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to apply for this position. This position is predominantly remote based but the role will require occasional travel into the office. To submit your CV for this exciting Senior Data Scientist opportunity, please click Apply
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Scientist to join the team. Location: London, UK (Remote) must be based in the UK as will require occasional travel into the office Salary: £60k - £85k PA (dependant on experience) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About The Company: Our client is a leading EdTech firm specialising in child digital safety technology for use in primary and secondary schools in the UK. They aim to provide sophisticated advanced child digital safety by monitoring students' online activity, filtering content and providing alerts to school faculty regarding student safety. Senior Data Scientist The Role: Our client is looking for a Data Scientist to join their Data and AI team working closely with partners across the business to tackle challenging problems and enhance company performance through algorithms, experimentation, and interactive dashboards. As part of the Data and AI team, you will set the standard for data-driven decision-making. You will also have the chance to contribute to innovative research studies and the development of production-grade algorithms benefiting students and educators. Senior Data Scientist Key Responsibilities: - Take the lead in designing, developing, and refining advanced machine learning models aimed at personalising learning experiences, forecasting student outcomes, and improving the delivery of educational content - Employ statistical analysis and data mining techniques to sift through extensive datasets, extracting actionable insights that drive product development, user engagement strategies, and enhancements to educational content - Collaborate closely with product managers, software engineers, and educational experts to seamlessly integrate data science solutions into the platform -Provide mentorship and guidance to junior data scientists and analysts, fostering a culture of learning and ongoing improvement within the team - Regularly interface with senior management or executive leadership on matters pertaining to data science - Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, machine learning, generative AI, and educational technology - Uphold ethical standards in data usage, comply with privacy laws and regulations, and implement robust data governance practices to safeguard sensitive information pertaining to students and educators Senior Data Scientist You: - 5+ years of data scientist experience - Experience within EdTech or other similar field - Degree or Higher Education qualification in Computer Science or other relevant field - Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL is required - Demonstrated leadership in steering data science initiatives towards impactful outcomes - Proficiency in both written and verbal communication - Strong expertise in traditional statistics and machine learning methodologies - Familiarity with git and cloud computing platforms (such as AWS, GCP, or Azure) is desirable - Previous experience in mentoring and guiding junior to mid-level data scientists would be advantageous Senior Data Scientist Benefits: - Comprehensive pension scheme - 26 days holiday including an extra day for your birthday plus the option to buy additional days - Company car and expensed travel - Flexible working - Regular company events - Death in service 4 times annual salary - Annual personal learning budget - 7 hours of paid volunteering work Application Process: You must have the right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to apply for this position. This position is predominantly remote based but the role will require occasional travel into the office. To submit your CV for this exciting Senior Data Scientist opportunity, please click Apply