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
Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for an exciting new opportunity? Would you like to collaborate with clients from varied industry sectors? By working with us, you will get a chance to gain experience across different domains and build a strong resume. You will have the freedom to work independently, face new challenges, and diversify your skill set to become a specialist in project management. Who are we? Stoneseed are a specialist Project Management Service Provider. Focused on Project Management and PMO Consultancy services, offering resources from our own permanent team of professionals, ranging from Project Management and PMO experts, to Business Analysts and Technical Experts, delivering services through a flexible, on-demand resourcing model. This role is full-time, 5 days per week, and you split your time between home and client sites based within your region. What will I be doing? As an IT Project Manager at Stoneseed, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of IT projects, from start to finish. Your duties will include planning and scheduling, risk management, communication, and stakeholder management. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that all projects are completed within the set timeline, budget, and to the highest quality standards. Additionally, you will be the point of contact for clients throughout the project's lifecycle. Who are we looking for? To be successful in this role, you must possess a sound comprehension of IT Project Management methodologies, along with hands on experience of managing a diverse range of projects. Having exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are imperative, as you will be collaborating closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management.Key Responsibilities All aspects of client-side project management; accountability for project delivery Definition, scoping and planning of multi-disciplinary projects Stakeholder management Business case development Business change management Selection and implementation management Benefits tracking What can you bring? You must have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex technical projects, and possess a minimum of 4-5 years of experience as a Lead IT Project Manager. Additionally, you must have access to a vehicle and already possess the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.You will be experienced in: both Agile and Waterfall methodologies building key client relationships and managing stakeholders benefits tracking to ensure the benefits are realised and the project is successful financial management, of all related project expenditure, hardware, software, capital and op-ex. What is it like to work for us ? We are a people centric business that offers a rewarding role with a lot of variety and fresh challenges for an individual who is results-driven, dynamic, and self-motivated. We take pride in our egalitarian culture that promotes a strong sense of fair play. Being an independent business means that we are accountable only to our clients and colleagues. To get a better idea of what our employees think, please feel free to check out our Glass Door reviews.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for an exciting new opportunity? Would you like to collaborate with clients from varied industry sectors? By working with us, you will get a chance to gain experience across different domains and build a strong resume. You will have the freedom to work independently, face new challenges, and diversify your skill set to become a specialist in project management. Who are we? Stoneseed are a specialist Project Management Service Provider. Focused on Project Management and PMO Consultancy services, offering resources from our own permanent team of professionals, ranging from Project Management and PMO experts, to Business Analysts and Technical Experts, delivering services through a flexible, on-demand resourcing model. This role is full-time, 5 days per week, and you split your time between home and client sites based within your region. What will I be doing? As an IT Project Manager at Stoneseed, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of IT projects, from start to finish. Your duties will include planning and scheduling, risk management, communication, and stakeholder management. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that all projects are completed within the set timeline, budget, and to the highest quality standards. Additionally, you will be the point of contact for clients throughout the project's lifecycle. Who are we looking for? To be successful in this role, you must possess a sound comprehension of IT Project Management methodologies, along with hands on experience of managing a diverse range of projects. Having exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are imperative, as you will be collaborating closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management.Key Responsibilities All aspects of client-side project management; accountability for project delivery Definition, scoping and planning of multi-disciplinary projects Stakeholder management Business case development Business change management Selection and implementation management Benefits tracking What can you bring? You must have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex technical projects, and possess a minimum of 4-5 years of experience as a Lead IT Project Manager. Additionally, you must have access to a vehicle and already possess the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.You will be experienced in: both Agile and Waterfall methodologies building key client relationships and managing stakeholders benefits tracking to ensure the benefits are realised and the project is successful financial management, of all related project expenditure, hardware, software, capital and op-ex. What is it like to work for us ? We are a people centric business that offers a rewarding role with a lot of variety and fresh challenges for an individual who is results-driven, dynamic, and self-motivated. We take pride in our egalitarian culture that promotes a strong sense of fair play. Being an independent business means that we are accountable only to our clients and colleagues. To get a better idea of what our employees think, please feel free to check out our Glass Door reviews.
Service Desk Analyst Chester 12 months contract Rate from 200 per day via Umbrella Company Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My client is on the world's leading financial institutions united in their purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. They are dedicated to helping teammates be their best at work and at home. It starts with having a diverse, inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their individual strengths and perspectives. They firmly believe all employees should be treated with respect, live free of discrimination and be able to bring their whole selves to work. This is core to who they are as a company and how they drive responsible growth. My client is seeking to hire a Service Desk Analyst to join their Global Service Desk in Chester on an initial contract of 12 months with the possibility of extension or permanent opportunity. You will be fully office based whilst undergoing training, at least 1 month, then moving to a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home as determined by the rota. Working hours are Monday to Friday with a number of shifts between the hours of 7am and 7pm and you would also be required to work 1 weekend in 5. Rotas are produced 3 months in advance. In this role you will be conducting basic troubleshooting of Microsoft applications and proprietary systems via phone and chat function supporting internal bank employees globally. This is the ideal opportunity for someone interested in the tech world and looking to build their skills and knowledge with a strong customer service background. Knowledge and Skills Desired experience in Microsoft Office application suite how to, in addition to troubleshooting. Excellent customer service skills. Technologies may include, but not limited to: Windows 10/11, Microsoft Office, iOS (iPad/iPhone), and ticketing systems. Desired Skills Technology Call Centre and Customer Service experience. Ability to utilize multiple resources to determine causes and resolutions of technology problems and incidents. Please apply with an up-to-date CV which must show evidence of the above to be considered. 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.
May 01, 2024
Contractor
Service Desk Analyst Chester 12 months contract Rate from 200 per day via Umbrella Company Pontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. My client is on the world's leading financial institutions united in their purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. They are dedicated to helping teammates be their best at work and at home. It starts with having a diverse, inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their individual strengths and perspectives. They firmly believe all employees should be treated with respect, live free of discrimination and be able to bring their whole selves to work. This is core to who they are as a company and how they drive responsible growth. My client is seeking to hire a Service Desk Analyst to join their Global Service Desk in Chester on an initial contract of 12 months with the possibility of extension or permanent opportunity. You will be fully office based whilst undergoing training, at least 1 month, then moving to a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home as determined by the rota. Working hours are Monday to Friday with a number of shifts between the hours of 7am and 7pm and you would also be required to work 1 weekend in 5. Rotas are produced 3 months in advance. In this role you will be conducting basic troubleshooting of Microsoft applications and proprietary systems via phone and chat function supporting internal bank employees globally. This is the ideal opportunity for someone interested in the tech world and looking to build their skills and knowledge with a strong customer service background. Knowledge and Skills Desired experience in Microsoft Office application suite how to, in addition to troubleshooting. Excellent customer service skills. Technologies may include, but not limited to: Windows 10/11, Microsoft Office, iOS (iPad/iPhone), and ticketing systems. Desired Skills Technology Call Centre and Customer Service experience. Ability to utilize multiple resources to determine causes and resolutions of technology problems and incidents. Please apply with an up-to-date CV which must show evidence of the above to be considered. 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.
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Cyber Security Analyst London Permanent (Hybrid) At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future. We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries. The Opportunity: We're looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our Global Security Operations team. In this role, you'll use your security skills and knowledge to classify, analyse, prioritise and remediate security alerts/events of interest that have been triaged and escalated by Tier 1 Security Analysts team in Philippines. Your new role Reporting to our Global Security Operations Lead, you'll be providing effective and proactive response to cyber security-related incidents and enquiries to better protect QBE's assets and services. You'll advise business stakeholders in the event of a security incident, and support incident management and escalation processes to the appropriate Application and System Owners. Other responsibilities: Design/architecture for new security applications to improve the current security posture globally for QBE Provide recommendations for updates to IR handling processes and procedures Provide guidance regarding security technical support Review new security products and ascertain their suitability Execute threat hunting activities using various proprietary and open source tools Document incidents, requests and problem management information Use security tools and resources to correlate suspicious events, providing context around the event, determine root cause and provide regular updates and recommend modifications to existing systems and procedures Perform deep-dive incident analysis of various data sources by analysing and investigating security related logs against short and medium-term threats and IOCs About you You'll have an experience with ITSM technology such as ServiceNow or equivalent and k nowledge of MS threat detection technology such as Defender and Sentinel or equivalent. Other skills you'll need: Experience of security solutions and technologies, such as: Windows, Linux, Networking, Security Architecture Experience and knowledge of packet flow/TCP/UDP traffic, Firewall and proxy technologies, cloud solutions, anti-virus, static and dynamic malware analysis techniques Experience of performing analytics with different types of logs, i.e. Network, active directory, database, DNS, Firewall, Proxies, host-based security, Cloud and applications logs etc Experience in managing 2nd/3rd level security events Experience on known SIEM, Log Correlation and Case Management Tools Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Knowledge of various security frameworks and methodologies such as OWASP 10, SANS TOP 25, NIST Incident Reponses, CERT Model, Diamond Model, MITRE ATT&CK, and the Extended Cyber Kill Chain Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (). Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include: 5-star Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DEI) awards, 2023 Winner - Insurance Business Canada Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award" Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year" Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year" We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers." ESG & Sustainability At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative 'Premiums4Good', please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report ( Link ) . About QBE We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage." We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. And our people will be at the centre of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind. We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE - let's make it happen! To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website. What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process. APPLY NOW and let's make it happen!" How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee Cyber Security Analyst London Permanent (Hybrid) At QBE, our purpose is to enable a more resilient future. We are an international insurer and reinsurer with a local presence in 27 countries. The Opportunity: We're looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join our Global Security Operations team. In this role, you'll use your security skills and knowledge to classify, analyse, prioritise and remediate security alerts/events of interest that have been triaged and escalated by Tier 1 Security Analysts team in Philippines. Your new role Reporting to our Global Security Operations Lead, you'll be providing effective and proactive response to cyber security-related incidents and enquiries to better protect QBE's assets and services. You'll advise business stakeholders in the event of a security incident, and support incident management and escalation processes to the appropriate Application and System Owners. Other responsibilities: Design/architecture for new security applications to improve the current security posture globally for QBE Provide recommendations for updates to IR handling processes and procedures Provide guidance regarding security technical support Review new security products and ascertain their suitability Execute threat hunting activities using various proprietary and open source tools Document incidents, requests and problem management information Use security tools and resources to correlate suspicious events, providing context around the event, determine root cause and provide regular updates and recommend modifications to existing systems and procedures Perform deep-dive incident analysis of various data sources by analysing and investigating security related logs against short and medium-term threats and IOCs About you You'll have an experience with ITSM technology such as ServiceNow or equivalent and k nowledge of MS threat detection technology such as Defender and Sentinel or equivalent. Other skills you'll need: Experience of security solutions and technologies, such as: Windows, Linux, Networking, Security Architecture Experience and knowledge of packet flow/TCP/UDP traffic, Firewall and proxy technologies, cloud solutions, anti-virus, static and dynamic malware analysis techniques Experience of performing analytics with different types of logs, i.e. Network, active directory, database, DNS, Firewall, Proxies, host-based security, Cloud and applications logs etc Experience in managing 2nd/3rd level security events Experience on known SIEM, Log Correlation and Case Management Tools Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Knowledge of various security frameworks and methodologies such as OWASP 10, SANS TOP 25, NIST Incident Reponses, CERT Model, Diamond Model, MITRE ATT&CK, and the Extended Cyber Kill Chain Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation (). Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include: 5-star Diversity, Equity and inclusion (DEI) awards, 2023 Winner - Insurance Business Canada Employer of the Year 2022 Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award" Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year" Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year" We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers." ESG & Sustainability At QBE, we believe that integrating sustainability into our business helps us deliver on our purpose of enabling a more resilient future. Our three key focus areas include fostering an orderly and inclusive transition to a net-zero economy, enabling a sustainable and resilient workforce and partnering for growth through innovative, sustainable and impactful solutions. For further information regarding QBE's sustainability targets, including our net-zero pledges and inclusion of diversity targets, and our award-winning impact investment initiative 'Premiums4Good', please visit our Sustainability homepage and read our latest Sustainability Report ( Link ) . About QBE We can never really predict what's around the corner, but at QBE we're asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future - helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage." We're an international insurer that's building momentum towards realising our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner. And our people will be at the centre of our success. We're proud to work together, and encourage each other enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities. With more than more than 11,000 people working across 27 countries, we're big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate and kind. We believe this is our moment - what if it was yours too? Your career at QBE - let's make it happen! To find out more about why you should work for QBE, visit our careers website. What next? If you have a passion to contribute to QBE's vision of enabling a more resilient future for our customers and the community, we encourage you to apply! Simply click the apply" button to submit your CV and other relevant documents, and a member of our friendly Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss your interest further if you meet the requirements of the role. Please make the Talent Acquisition aware should there be any reasonable adjustments that may need to be made for the interview and the remainder of the recruitment process. APPLY NOW and let's make it happen!" How to Apply: To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity: QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.
Service Desk AnalystChester12 months contractRate from £200 per day via Umbrella CompanyPontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.My client is on the world's leading financial institutions united in their purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. They are dedicated to helping teammates be their best at work and at home. It starts with having a diverse, inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their individual strengths and perspectives. They firmly believe all employees should be treated with respect, live free of discrimination and be able to bring their whole selves to work. This is core to who they are as a company and how they drive responsible growth.My client is seeking to hire a Service Desk Analyst to join their Global Service Desk in Chester on an initial contract of 12 months with the possibility of extension or permanent opportunity. You will be fully office based whilst undergoing training, at least 1 month, then moving to a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home as determined by the rota. Working hours are Monday to Friday with a number of shifts between the hours of 7am and 7pm and you would also be required to work 1 weekend in 5. Rotas are produced 3 months in advance.In this role you will be conducting basic troubleshooting of Microsoft applications and proprietary systems via phone and chat function supporting internal bank employees globally. This is the ideal opportunity for someone interested in the tech world and looking to build their skills and knowledge with a strong customer service background.Knowledge and Skills Desired experience in Microsoft Office application suite how to, in addition to troubleshooting. Excellent customer service skills. Technologies may include, but not limited to: Windows 10/11, Microsoft Office, iOS (iPad/iPhone), and ticketing systems.Desired Skills Technology Call Centre and Customer Service experience. Ability to utilize multiple resources to determine causes and resolutions of technology problems and incidents. Please apply with an up-to-date CV which must show evidence of the above to be considered. 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.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Service Desk AnalystChester12 months contractRate from £200 per day via Umbrella CompanyPontoon is an employment consultancy, we put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identifies, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.My client is on the world's leading financial institutions united in their purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. They are dedicated to helping teammates be their best at work and at home. It starts with having a diverse, inclusive workplace where employees are valued for their individual strengths and perspectives. They firmly believe all employees should be treated with respect, live free of discrimination and be able to bring their whole selves to work. This is core to who they are as a company and how they drive responsible growth.My client is seeking to hire a Service Desk Analyst to join their Global Service Desk in Chester on an initial contract of 12 months with the possibility of extension or permanent opportunity. You will be fully office based whilst undergoing training, at least 1 month, then moving to a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home as determined by the rota. Working hours are Monday to Friday with a number of shifts between the hours of 7am and 7pm and you would also be required to work 1 weekend in 5. Rotas are produced 3 months in advance.In this role you will be conducting basic troubleshooting of Microsoft applications and proprietary systems via phone and chat function supporting internal bank employees globally. This is the ideal opportunity for someone interested in the tech world and looking to build their skills and knowledge with a strong customer service background.Knowledge and Skills Desired experience in Microsoft Office application suite how to, in addition to troubleshooting. Excellent customer service skills. Technologies may include, but not limited to: Windows 10/11, Microsoft Office, iOS (iPad/iPhone), and ticketing systems.Desired Skills Technology Call Centre and Customer Service experience. Ability to utilize multiple resources to determine causes and resolutions of technology problems and incidents. Please apply with an up-to-date CV which must show evidence of the above to be considered. 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.
Join Police Digital Service in a NMC Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist role (Hybrid/Lancashire) £55,000-£60,000 Police Digital Service are looking to hire a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Specialist. This role is recommended for those with significant cyber threat intelligence experience As a member of the Threat Intelligence team, you'll be involved with: Developing awareness for the policing community of the cyber risks to critical services by continually assessing the threat landscape and informing stakeholders. Reporting cyber risks to service, executive, and operational stakeholders for mitigation decisions. Limiting the impact of known cyber risks by engaging forces in pre-incident planning and preparatory activities. Constraining attack surfaces through proactive threat intelligence working directly alongside the threat hunting and malware service. About Police Digital Service We exist to harness the power of digital, data and technology to enable UK policing to better protect the communities it serves. Ours is a team of experts in commercial services, technical assurance, data, digital transformation and innovation, with a unique experience in policing and national programme delivery. The National Management Centre will provide visibility and control of information risks for Policing. It will support the 24x7x365 nature of the police operations, providing a threat detection and response capability for digital services before, during and after cyber attacks, enabling stakeholders to understand and proactively manage risk across the technology estate at both the national and force level. Why Join us? You can find out more here:Benefits - Police Digital Service (pds.police.uk) Key Responsibilities Providing expertise and support through the use of analytical products to assist mitigation practices at a tactical and operational level. Analysis of advanced persistent threats including the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of attackers. Conducting analysis at a tactical and operational level, identifying and using appropriate analytical tools and techniques to interpret gaps, patterns and trends, assess threat, risk and harm and make recommendations in support of decision making, prioritisation and resource allocation. Correlating intelligence from a variety of sources, to develop and lead understanding and analysis of contextually relevant threats. Performing a broad range of tasks, bringing together output from stakeholders within Cyber SOC, Malware, Threat Hunting and Vulnerability teams. Preparing and delivering analytical alerts, reports, and briefings to stakeholders to provide a clear and concise evidence-based understanding of the subject matter, including providing advice and guidance. Working proactively to serve the policing community with limited direct oversight (depending on role and capabilities), and to take ownership of deliverables. Identifying, developing and training other CTI analysts using appropriate analytical tools and techniques. What you need to succeed in the role Essential : Ability to acquire SC and NPPV3 level clearances Strong interest in cyber security and threat actors Insatiable thirst for knowledge Ability to translate complex cyber issues to relevant audiences, both verbally and written Experience in internal and external stakeholder management and engagement Knowledge of current threat landscape including specific awareness of adversarial cyber actors, including their TTPs Experience in utilising open-source intelligence and the development of tools to assist with this Experience in conducting malware, phishing, and SIEM log analysis Knowledge of relevant CTI sources Excellent knowledge of adversarial cyber actors, including their TTPs and the adversary lifecycle Comprehensive experience in conducting malware, phishing, and SIEM log analysis Experience with threat modelling systems and risk assessment models Extensive experience in utilising open-source intelligence Experienced CTI analyst with the ability to progress service provided to police forces, lead development, and train juniors Demonstrated ability to manage customer relationships Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritise and operate in a methodical and disciplined manner Ability to operate in high-pressured environments with proven experience of support provided during cyber incidents Desirable: Relevant qualifications including: CREST Registered Threat Intelligence Analyst, GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI), and/or Completed Intelligence Analysis course (e.g. NIAT, RISC UK or similar) Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering cybercrime or risk reduction recommendations and / or strategies Understanding of UK Police cyber and IT environments Working Arrangements At the NMC, you will benefit from hybrid working, getting the advantages of both face-to-face team engagement and home working. NMC employees have the opportunity to work in our modern office environment for in-person collaboration, however you will also get the opportunity to work from home 2 days a week.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Join Police Digital Service in a NMC Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence Specialist role (Hybrid/Lancashire) £55,000-£60,000 Police Digital Service are looking to hire a Senior Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) Specialist. This role is recommended for those with significant cyber threat intelligence experience As a member of the Threat Intelligence team, you'll be involved with: Developing awareness for the policing community of the cyber risks to critical services by continually assessing the threat landscape and informing stakeholders. Reporting cyber risks to service, executive, and operational stakeholders for mitigation decisions. Limiting the impact of known cyber risks by engaging forces in pre-incident planning and preparatory activities. Constraining attack surfaces through proactive threat intelligence working directly alongside the threat hunting and malware service. About Police Digital Service We exist to harness the power of digital, data and technology to enable UK policing to better protect the communities it serves. Ours is a team of experts in commercial services, technical assurance, data, digital transformation and innovation, with a unique experience in policing and national programme delivery. The National Management Centre will provide visibility and control of information risks for Policing. It will support the 24x7x365 nature of the police operations, providing a threat detection and response capability for digital services before, during and after cyber attacks, enabling stakeholders to understand and proactively manage risk across the technology estate at both the national and force level. Why Join us? You can find out more here:Benefits - Police Digital Service (pds.police.uk) Key Responsibilities Providing expertise and support through the use of analytical products to assist mitigation practices at a tactical and operational level. Analysis of advanced persistent threats including the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of attackers. Conducting analysis at a tactical and operational level, identifying and using appropriate analytical tools and techniques to interpret gaps, patterns and trends, assess threat, risk and harm and make recommendations in support of decision making, prioritisation and resource allocation. Correlating intelligence from a variety of sources, to develop and lead understanding and analysis of contextually relevant threats. Performing a broad range of tasks, bringing together output from stakeholders within Cyber SOC, Malware, Threat Hunting and Vulnerability teams. Preparing and delivering analytical alerts, reports, and briefings to stakeholders to provide a clear and concise evidence-based understanding of the subject matter, including providing advice and guidance. Working proactively to serve the policing community with limited direct oversight (depending on role and capabilities), and to take ownership of deliverables. Identifying, developing and training other CTI analysts using appropriate analytical tools and techniques. What you need to succeed in the role Essential : Ability to acquire SC and NPPV3 level clearances Strong interest in cyber security and threat actors Insatiable thirst for knowledge Ability to translate complex cyber issues to relevant audiences, both verbally and written Experience in internal and external stakeholder management and engagement Knowledge of current threat landscape including specific awareness of adversarial cyber actors, including their TTPs Experience in utilising open-source intelligence and the development of tools to assist with this Experience in conducting malware, phishing, and SIEM log analysis Knowledge of relevant CTI sources Excellent knowledge of adversarial cyber actors, including their TTPs and the adversary lifecycle Comprehensive experience in conducting malware, phishing, and SIEM log analysis Experience with threat modelling systems and risk assessment models Extensive experience in utilising open-source intelligence Experienced CTI analyst with the ability to progress service provided to police forces, lead development, and train juniors Demonstrated ability to manage customer relationships Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritise and operate in a methodical and disciplined manner Ability to operate in high-pressured environments with proven experience of support provided during cyber incidents Desirable: Relevant qualifications including: CREST Registered Threat Intelligence Analyst, GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI), and/or Completed Intelligence Analysis course (e.g. NIAT, RISC UK or similar) Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering cybercrime or risk reduction recommendations and / or strategies Understanding of UK Police cyber and IT environments Working Arrangements At the NMC, you will benefit from hybrid working, getting the advantages of both face-to-face team engagement and home working. NMC employees have the opportunity to work in our modern office environment for in-person collaboration, however you will also get the opportunity to work from home 2 days a week.
Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for an exciting new opportunity? Would you like to collaborate with clients from varied industry sectors? By working with us, you will get a chance to gain experience across different domains and build a strong resume. You will have the freedom to work independently, face new challenges, and diversify your skill set to become a specialist in project management. Who are we? Stoneseed are a specialist Project Management Service Provider. Focused on Project Management and PMO Consultancy services, offering resources from our own permanent team of professionals, ranging from Project Management and PMO experts, to Business Analysts and Technical Experts, delivering services through a flexible, on-demand resourcing model. This role is full-time, 5 days per week, and you split your time between home and client sites based within your region. What will I be doing? As an IT Project Manager at Stoneseed, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of IT projects, from start to finish. Your duties will include planning and scheduling, risk management, communication, and stakeholder management. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that all projects are completed within the set timeline, budget, and to the highest quality standards. Additionally, you will be the point of contact for clients throughout the project's lifecycle. .Who are we looking for? To be successful in this role, you must possess a sound comprehension of IT Project Management methodologies, along with hands on experience of managing a diverse range of projects. Having exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are imperative, as you will be collaborating closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management.Key Responsibilities All aspects of client-side project management; accountability for project delivery Definition, scoping and planning of multi-disciplinary projects Stakeholder management Business case development Business change management Selection and implementation management Benefits tracking What can you bring? You must have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex technical projects, and possess a minimum of 4-5 years of experience as a Lead IT Project Manager. Additionally, you must have access to a vehicle and already possess the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.You will be experienced in: both Agile and Waterfall methodologies building key client relationships and managing stakeholders benefits tracking to ensure the benefits are realised and the project is successful financial management, of all related project expenditure, hardware, software, capital and op-ex. What is it like to work for us ? We are a people centric business that offers a rewarding role with a lot of variety and fresh challenges for an individual who is results-driven, dynamic, and self-motivated. We take pride in our egalitarian culture that promotes a strong sense of fair play. Being an independent business means that we are accountable only to our clients and colleagues. To get a better idea of what our employees think, please feel free to check out our Glass Door reviews.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for an exciting new opportunity? Would you like to collaborate with clients from varied industry sectors? By working with us, you will get a chance to gain experience across different domains and build a strong resume. You will have the freedom to work independently, face new challenges, and diversify your skill set to become a specialist in project management. Who are we? Stoneseed are a specialist Project Management Service Provider. Focused on Project Management and PMO Consultancy services, offering resources from our own permanent team of professionals, ranging from Project Management and PMO experts, to Business Analysts and Technical Experts, delivering services through a flexible, on-demand resourcing model. This role is full-time, 5 days per week, and you split your time between home and client sites based within your region. What will I be doing? As an IT Project Manager at Stoneseed, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of IT projects, from start to finish. Your duties will include planning and scheduling, risk management, communication, and stakeholder management. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that all projects are completed within the set timeline, budget, and to the highest quality standards. Additionally, you will be the point of contact for clients throughout the project's lifecycle. .Who are we looking for? To be successful in this role, you must possess a sound comprehension of IT Project Management methodologies, along with hands on experience of managing a diverse range of projects. Having exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are imperative, as you will be collaborating closely with a diverse range of stakeholders, including clients, team members, and senior management.Key Responsibilities All aspects of client-side project management; accountability for project delivery Definition, scoping and planning of multi-disciplinary projects Stakeholder management Business case development Business change management Selection and implementation management Benefits tracking What can you bring? You must have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex technical projects, and possess a minimum of 4-5 years of experience as a Lead IT Project Manager. Additionally, you must have access to a vehicle and already possess the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor visa applications for this role.You will be experienced in: both Agile and Waterfall methodologies building key client relationships and managing stakeholders benefits tracking to ensure the benefits are realised and the project is successful financial management, of all related project expenditure, hardware, software, capital and op-ex. What is it like to work for us ? We are a people centric business that offers a rewarding role with a lot of variety and fresh challenges for an individual who is results-driven, dynamic, and self-motivated. We take pride in our egalitarian culture that promotes a strong sense of fair play. Being an independent business means that we are accountable only to our clients and colleagues. To get a better idea of what our employees think, please feel free to check out our Glass Door reviews.
About the role 0 Role Responsibility Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Review and analyse system specifications to develop effective test cases. Execute test cases and analyse results. Evaluate system functionality based of specifications. Report bugs and errors found during the testing process to development teams. Have a sense of urgency enabling you to prioritise and escalate to other colleagues and senior managers should situations occur that require further focus or specialism. You will also focus on analysing how the systems and processes work, as well as adhering to rigorous testing procedures. You will need Good understanding of how the MIDAS applications function. This includes POS(tills), Self Scan, Picking Devices and Chip and Pin. Knowledge of wholesale industry business processes. Background in software testing, change management, or support provision. Consistent delivery of results. Strong experience working with Linux systems Whats in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. A great holiday package About The Company Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker. Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers. Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require. Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
May 01, 2024
Full time
About the role 0 Role Responsibility Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle. Review and analyse system specifications to develop effective test cases. Execute test cases and analyse results. Evaluate system functionality based of specifications. Report bugs and errors found during the testing process to development teams. Have a sense of urgency enabling you to prioritise and escalate to other colleagues and senior managers should situations occur that require further focus or specialism. You will also focus on analysing how the systems and processes work, as well as adhering to rigorous testing procedures. You will need Good understanding of how the MIDAS applications function. This includes POS(tills), Self Scan, Picking Devices and Chip and Pin. Knowledge of wholesale industry business processes. Background in software testing, change management, or support provision. Consistent delivery of results. Strong experience working with Linux systems Whats in it for you At Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits: A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year. After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases. 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year. Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply. Free eye test when you spend £50 or more. You can also save 30% when you spend £50 or more on glasses, prescription sunglasses and contact lenses. 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy. Exclusive access to discounted RAC breakdown cover rates An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme. After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount. Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution. Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. A great holiday package About The Company Be part of something special. Join our team at Booker. Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and service for all our customers. Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require. Wherever you join us, you'll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward. Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco
Data is crucial to providing a first-class service to our customers and managing our business effectively. The Data Quality Team has a proud history of working with colleagues across numerous business units to help influence behaviour and decisions at all levels of the organisation in this space to deliver significant business benefits, matched by ambitious plans to start expanding its influence into more of the business's key strategic projects in 2024 and beyond. As well as ensuring that business-critical data is fit for purpose, the team is also responsible for the purchase of third party marketing suppression and enhancement data. We continually assess the ongoing commercial suitability of these contracts to ensure effective value for money and have also established new revenue feeds into the business through our innovative data monetisation initiatives (an area we are looking to grow). Key Accountabilities Provision of robust data quality analysis, subject matter expertise and constructive challenge in order to protect and improve our data assets. Partner confidently and credibly with internal stakeholders and third party partners to progress data purchase and data monetisation initiatives from concept through to completion, underpinned by the commercial acumen to control costs effectively and drive revenue improvements through these activities. Streamlining of Data Quality processes to ensure seamless delivery of high quality data feeds using both traditional and innovative techniques (including automation and AI) to drive continuous improvement. Manage the delivery of any data improvement projects spanning systems, processes and behaviours with a range of virtual business teams (Group Data Team, EXL, DTS Change, Project Teams, Privacy, Third Parties, other Business Units, etc.) ensuring those projects have the necessary controls in place to avoid a recurrence of known data quality issues and are based on good commercial acumen. Collaboration with Privacy, Legal and Procurement colleagues to ensure regulatory compliance (GDPR, PRA, FCA), conduct, risk and audit requirements of all data quality activities. Strong understanding of data quality management best practice with ability to apply this consistently to all areas of the role in keeping with other Data Quality Team members. Coach others in the Data Quality Team in a clear and concise manner in areas where your own subject matter expertise so dictates. Apply British Gas's values and policies in all day-to-day activities. We are looking for an individual who has/is: Data literate across a range of internal and external data sources with the passion, resourcefulness and strategic thinking to maximise the business' use of these assets. Strong technical skills encompassing the ability to understand data from source systems and the data lake, interrogate this data competently using SQL-based code, build automated reports in PowerBI and communicate the results in a timely manner to the team and its stakeholders. Highly numerate with the necessary analytical skills to interpret datasets and processes, matched by a keen attention to detail and the pragmatism to avoid succumbing to analysis paralysis. Passionate about data with the natural curiosity to explore opportunities both independently and as part of virtual team/network dependent on the requirement and bring new ways of thinking to the team. Ability to plan effectively for delivery, matched by the enthusiasm, tenacity and resilience to get an answer which works, rather than the ideal solution every time. A strong sense of self-awareness and a focus on personal development. Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills. An innovative self-starter who is not afraid to challenge existing ways of working. Results-oriented and comfortable dealing with occasional imperfection and ambiguity, breaking down difficult problems into smaller, manageable ones. A clear thinker, with the ability to disseminate key messages from background noise. Location : We have a hybrid-work environment, where you will be predominantly home-based but may be required to work from other offices on occasion. We are proud to be recognised as a disability-confident employer . Our customers come from a variety of different backgrounds, and so do we. We hire great people from all walks of life, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We will continue championing inclusivity while investing in our local communities to create a better, more sustainable world for everyone. We are incredibly proud to have been recognised by The Times for being one of the Top 50 Employers for Women. Our people are the beating heart of our business. We are incredibly proud of our commitment to being FlexFirst. From childcare to furry friends, we listened to our people and understood that they work best when they are comfortable and have a flexible working model that suits their individual needs. We embrace the opportunity to give our colleagues a choice to work from anywhere whilst still ensuring they can connect and engage with their teams through office days, employee networks and virtual events. In addition, after listening to what matters most to them, we have tailored our well-being & benefits package around our employees. Competitive salary and bonus potential Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap Pension scheme Electric car lease scheme 33 days holiday allowance, inclusive of public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days ️ ️Excellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers & travel insurance We are committed to creating a cleaner and greener future. And we're making big changes to help us get there. That means cutting customers' emissions and our own to reach net zero. And because our people are the beating heart of our business, we will continue to champion inclusivity, develop future skills and invest in our local communities to create a better world for everyone. As part of our reforestation project with WeForest, for every new employee that joins our family, we plant trees in underprivileged areas in Tanzania to offer farming and wildlife economy opportunities for locals.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Data is crucial to providing a first-class service to our customers and managing our business effectively. The Data Quality Team has a proud history of working with colleagues across numerous business units to help influence behaviour and decisions at all levels of the organisation in this space to deliver significant business benefits, matched by ambitious plans to start expanding its influence into more of the business's key strategic projects in 2024 and beyond. As well as ensuring that business-critical data is fit for purpose, the team is also responsible for the purchase of third party marketing suppression and enhancement data. We continually assess the ongoing commercial suitability of these contracts to ensure effective value for money and have also established new revenue feeds into the business through our innovative data monetisation initiatives (an area we are looking to grow). Key Accountabilities Provision of robust data quality analysis, subject matter expertise and constructive challenge in order to protect and improve our data assets. Partner confidently and credibly with internal stakeholders and third party partners to progress data purchase and data monetisation initiatives from concept through to completion, underpinned by the commercial acumen to control costs effectively and drive revenue improvements through these activities. Streamlining of Data Quality processes to ensure seamless delivery of high quality data feeds using both traditional and innovative techniques (including automation and AI) to drive continuous improvement. Manage the delivery of any data improvement projects spanning systems, processes and behaviours with a range of virtual business teams (Group Data Team, EXL, DTS Change, Project Teams, Privacy, Third Parties, other Business Units, etc.) ensuring those projects have the necessary controls in place to avoid a recurrence of known data quality issues and are based on good commercial acumen. Collaboration with Privacy, Legal and Procurement colleagues to ensure regulatory compliance (GDPR, PRA, FCA), conduct, risk and audit requirements of all data quality activities. Strong understanding of data quality management best practice with ability to apply this consistently to all areas of the role in keeping with other Data Quality Team members. Coach others in the Data Quality Team in a clear and concise manner in areas where your own subject matter expertise so dictates. Apply British Gas's values and policies in all day-to-day activities. We are looking for an individual who has/is: Data literate across a range of internal and external data sources with the passion, resourcefulness and strategic thinking to maximise the business' use of these assets. Strong technical skills encompassing the ability to understand data from source systems and the data lake, interrogate this data competently using SQL-based code, build automated reports in PowerBI and communicate the results in a timely manner to the team and its stakeholders. Highly numerate with the necessary analytical skills to interpret datasets and processes, matched by a keen attention to detail and the pragmatism to avoid succumbing to analysis paralysis. Passionate about data with the natural curiosity to explore opportunities both independently and as part of virtual team/network dependent on the requirement and bring new ways of thinking to the team. Ability to plan effectively for delivery, matched by the enthusiasm, tenacity and resilience to get an answer which works, rather than the ideal solution every time. A strong sense of self-awareness and a focus on personal development. Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills. An innovative self-starter who is not afraid to challenge existing ways of working. Results-oriented and comfortable dealing with occasional imperfection and ambiguity, breaking down difficult problems into smaller, manageable ones. A clear thinker, with the ability to disseminate key messages from background noise. Location : We have a hybrid-work environment, where you will be predominantly home-based but may be required to work from other offices on occasion. We are proud to be recognised as a disability-confident employer . Our customers come from a variety of different backgrounds, and so do we. We hire great people from all walks of life, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We will continue championing inclusivity while investing in our local communities to create a better, more sustainable world for everyone. We are incredibly proud to have been recognised by The Times for being one of the Top 50 Employers for Women. Our people are the beating heart of our business. We are incredibly proud of our commitment to being FlexFirst. From childcare to furry friends, we listened to our people and understood that they work best when they are comfortable and have a flexible working model that suits their individual needs. We embrace the opportunity to give our colleagues a choice to work from anywhere whilst still ensuring they can connect and engage with their teams through office days, employee networks and virtual events. In addition, after listening to what matters most to them, we have tailored our well-being & benefits package around our employees. Competitive salary and bonus potential Employee Energy Allowance at 15% of the government price cap Pension scheme Electric car lease scheme 33 days holiday allowance, inclusive of public holidays, and the option to buy up to 5 additional days ️ ️Excellent range of flexible benefits, including technology vouchers & travel insurance We are committed to creating a cleaner and greener future. And we're making big changes to help us get there. That means cutting customers' emissions and our own to reach net zero. And because our people are the beating heart of our business, we will continue to champion inclusivity, develop future skills and invest in our local communities to create a better world for everyone. As part of our reforestation project with WeForest, for every new employee that joins our family, we plant trees in underprivileged areas in Tanzania to offer farming and wildlife economy opportunities for locals.
Director of IT Opportunity for a Director of IT to join our clients leading non-profit organisation based in Birmingham. Salary up to £62,000 + additional benefits, including 28 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. Apply online or contact Declan Jones via / WHO WE ARE: We support young people across the West Midlands who are suffering with homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. OUR BENEFITS Technology Scheme Vouchers 28 days annual leave (+8 statutory bank holidays) Childcare Cycle to work and life assurance schemes. Intensive PIE - Psychologically Informed Environment training Shopping, leisure, and day out discounts WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? Oversee the management of the IT department and the Performance Hub team. Develop and execute strategies for IT and Cybersecurity. Manage data collection systems, analysis, and reporting. Ensure alignment with organisational objectives and achievement of key performance indicators. Continuously evaluate and enhance services. Provide necessary IT and data support for operational functions. Identify and mitigate risks within your area of responsibility. Collaborate with other Directors to support Youth Services Managers and meet organisational objectives. Prepare comprehensive reports for Board, Committees, SLT, and YSMs. Work closely with the Finance Director to develop and monitor departmental budgets. Contribute to business planning and goal setting efforts. Optimise resource allocation within a Psychologically Informed Environment. Supervise a team of performance analysts. Develop and implement policies and strategies for organisational performance management. Implement monitoring systems for performance indicators. Analyse data to identify opportunities for improvement and propose actionable insights. Advise senior management on performance-related issues. Provide data-driven support to enhance performance across the organisation. Cultivate a culture of performance management at all levels. Deliver training sessions to managers and staff on performance improvement practices. Effectively communicate performance-related matters to all staff. Represent the organization in various meetings and events. Manage departmental budgets and expenses in line with approved allocations. Prepare and present reports to Board and Sub-Committees. Stay informed about developments in relevant areas. Coordinate the dissemination of performance indicator information to partners and funders. Assist in obtaining and maintaining external quality certifications. Provide data for the organisation's EDI Strategy objectives. Foster collaborative relationships with Finance and other key departments. Enhance performance reporting processes to reflect organisational evolution and technological advancements. Utilise external data and trends to inform decision-making processes. DIRECTOR OF IT - ESSENTIAL SKILLS Proficient in IT management and data analysis. Advanced skills in MS Power BI. Experience in developing reporting structures and conducting data analysis. Strong understanding of value creation and cybersecurity principles. Demonstrated leadership abilities. Experience managing budgets and operations in resource-constrained environments. Track record of providing strategic guidance at a leadership level. Experience in staff management and performance supervision. Proven success in optimising resources and promoting best practices. Ability to effectively communicate complex data through reports and presentations. Experience in building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders. TO BE CONSIDERED Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly . For further information please call me on / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Key Skills: Power BI, Planning, Budgeting, Team leadership, Data Capture and Analysis , Value creation, Cyber Security
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Director of IT Opportunity for a Director of IT to join our clients leading non-profit organisation based in Birmingham. Salary up to £62,000 + additional benefits, including 28 days holiday + 8 bank holidays. Apply online or contact Declan Jones via / WHO WE ARE: We support young people across the West Midlands who are suffering with homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless. OUR BENEFITS Technology Scheme Vouchers 28 days annual leave (+8 statutory bank holidays) Childcare Cycle to work and life assurance schemes. Intensive PIE - Psychologically Informed Environment training Shopping, leisure, and day out discounts WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? Oversee the management of the IT department and the Performance Hub team. Develop and execute strategies for IT and Cybersecurity. Manage data collection systems, analysis, and reporting. Ensure alignment with organisational objectives and achievement of key performance indicators. Continuously evaluate and enhance services. Provide necessary IT and data support for operational functions. Identify and mitigate risks within your area of responsibility. Collaborate with other Directors to support Youth Services Managers and meet organisational objectives. Prepare comprehensive reports for Board, Committees, SLT, and YSMs. Work closely with the Finance Director to develop and monitor departmental budgets. Contribute to business planning and goal setting efforts. Optimise resource allocation within a Psychologically Informed Environment. Supervise a team of performance analysts. Develop and implement policies and strategies for organisational performance management. Implement monitoring systems for performance indicators. Analyse data to identify opportunities for improvement and propose actionable insights. Advise senior management on performance-related issues. Provide data-driven support to enhance performance across the organisation. Cultivate a culture of performance management at all levels. Deliver training sessions to managers and staff on performance improvement practices. Effectively communicate performance-related matters to all staff. Represent the organization in various meetings and events. Manage departmental budgets and expenses in line with approved allocations. Prepare and present reports to Board and Sub-Committees. Stay informed about developments in relevant areas. Coordinate the dissemination of performance indicator information to partners and funders. Assist in obtaining and maintaining external quality certifications. Provide data for the organisation's EDI Strategy objectives. Foster collaborative relationships with Finance and other key departments. Enhance performance reporting processes to reflect organisational evolution and technological advancements. Utilise external data and trends to inform decision-making processes. DIRECTOR OF IT - ESSENTIAL SKILLS Proficient in IT management and data analysis. Advanced skills in MS Power BI. Experience in developing reporting structures and conducting data analysis. Strong understanding of value creation and cybersecurity principles. Demonstrated leadership abilities. Experience managing budgets and operations in resource-constrained environments. Track record of providing strategic guidance at a leadership level. Experience in staff management and performance supervision. Proven success in optimising resources and promoting best practices. Ability to effectively communicate complex data through reports and presentations. Experience in building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders. TO BE CONSIDERED Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly . For further information please call me on / . By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Key Skills: Power BI, Planning, Budgeting, Team leadership, Data Capture and Analysis , Value creation, Cyber Security
Overall Job Purpose To plan and deliver IT change projects to the agreed time, quality and cost standards. Ensure that projects follow the Stonegate project governance framework. Work with IT colleagues to ensure that projects align with the IT strategy and roadmap. Work to ensure that business colleagues are fully engaged and can contribute to successful project delivery. This role is home based with weekly travel to our Head Offices in Solihull, depending on the number of projects being worked on at any one time. This role also requires national travel on a regular basis. Responsibilities: Team Leadership Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams. Design project team structures and plans (with internal and external resources) to maximise effectiveness. Strategy and Planning Ensure project plans are comprehensive, deliverable, and appropriately resourced. Support continuous improvement of IT Development team processes and procedures. Development and Deployment Ensure that all projects conform to design and architectural standards provided by the IT Operations and Infrastructure Team. Create a suitable testing framework to ensure that change is non-disruptive. Engage with IT Operations and Infrastructure to ensure safe delivery into a production service. Project Management of the IT strategy, Cloud, EUC, Security and Workspace roadmap. Stakeholder Management Work closely with project stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered in line with agreed expectations. Communicate project progress to all stakeholders. Identify and mange any issues impacting project delivery. Financial Management Provide strict financial control of project costs/budgets. Provide clear and transparent reporting of all IT development/project expenditure. Governance Identify, track, and manage project risks. Seek appropriate agreement from IT colleagues for solution designs. Ensure projects follow the Stonegate project governance framework. Supplier Management Work with suppliers to agree workable technical solutions and realistic deliver plans. Maintain relationships with all key supplier contacts. Budget & Staff Management Accountabilities Task management of IT project team (Business Analyst, 3rd party test resource etc.) Accountable for fiscal control of project budgets (£50k - £750k) Person Specification: Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications: Essential: Proven project delivery experience including management of multiple infrastructure workstreams, with strong technical understanding in this area. Experience of managing suppliers to deliver in line with agreed plans. Experience of working in a B2C, customer focussed company. A good communicator able to create accurate and informative summaries of complex project updates/issues. Stakeholder engagement and management Experience of project initiation including requirements gathering, agreeing scope and defining proposed solutions Numerate and highly comfortable with standard project management tools and packages Desirable: Hospitality experience Agile and/or PRINCE qualified (or appropriate practical experience) What's in it for you? 25 days annual leave Annual Leave Purchase Scheme Pension Vitality Healthcare Opt in dental insurance programme Annual bonus scheme The Stonegate discount card offering discounts across our managed estate Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld. Find out more about a career with Stonegate Group at . If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. You can contact us on .
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Overall Job Purpose To plan and deliver IT change projects to the agreed time, quality and cost standards. Ensure that projects follow the Stonegate project governance framework. Work with IT colleagues to ensure that projects align with the IT strategy and roadmap. Work to ensure that business colleagues are fully engaged and can contribute to successful project delivery. This role is home based with weekly travel to our Head Offices in Solihull, depending on the number of projects being worked on at any one time. This role also requires national travel on a regular basis. Responsibilities: Team Leadership Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams. Design project team structures and plans (with internal and external resources) to maximise effectiveness. Strategy and Planning Ensure project plans are comprehensive, deliverable, and appropriately resourced. Support continuous improvement of IT Development team processes and procedures. Development and Deployment Ensure that all projects conform to design and architectural standards provided by the IT Operations and Infrastructure Team. Create a suitable testing framework to ensure that change is non-disruptive. Engage with IT Operations and Infrastructure to ensure safe delivery into a production service. Project Management of the IT strategy, Cloud, EUC, Security and Workspace roadmap. Stakeholder Management Work closely with project stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered in line with agreed expectations. Communicate project progress to all stakeholders. Identify and mange any issues impacting project delivery. Financial Management Provide strict financial control of project costs/budgets. Provide clear and transparent reporting of all IT development/project expenditure. Governance Identify, track, and manage project risks. Seek appropriate agreement from IT colleagues for solution designs. Ensure projects follow the Stonegate project governance framework. Supplier Management Work with suppliers to agree workable technical solutions and realistic deliver plans. Maintain relationships with all key supplier contacts. Budget & Staff Management Accountabilities Task management of IT project team (Business Analyst, 3rd party test resource etc.) Accountable for fiscal control of project budgets (£50k - £750k) Person Specification: Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications: Essential: Proven project delivery experience including management of multiple infrastructure workstreams, with strong technical understanding in this area. Experience of managing suppliers to deliver in line with agreed plans. Experience of working in a B2C, customer focussed company. A good communicator able to create accurate and informative summaries of complex project updates/issues. Stakeholder engagement and management Experience of project initiation including requirements gathering, agreeing scope and defining proposed solutions Numerate and highly comfortable with standard project management tools and packages Desirable: Hospitality experience Agile and/or PRINCE qualified (or appropriate practical experience) What's in it for you? 25 days annual leave Annual Leave Purchase Scheme Pension Vitality Healthcare Opt in dental insurance programme Annual bonus scheme The Stonegate discount card offering discounts across our managed estate Online benefits portal offering discounts across the High Street and other retailers At Stonegate Group, we're proud to be the biggest operator of pubs, bars, and late-night venues in the United Kingdom. Our leading brands are diverse and well-known, including names like Slug & Lettuce, Be At One and Popworld. Find out more about a career with Stonegate Group at . If you have a disability as outlined by the Equality Act 2010 and require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know in advance so that any support, aids or adaptations can be put in place to assist you. You can contact us on .
Location: Home based
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,000-35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Are you looking to join a vibrant, diverse, family-orientated business that believes in putting their people first?
Kuro Health has a portfolio of businesses specialising in insurance, legal and healthcare sectors and supported by best practice in terms of clinical governance and technology platforms. It is a company founded upon independent medical opinion and a flexible service ethos.
Work flexibly from home, with occasional visits required to our office locations and for training and workshops. Or alternatively choose a hybrid approach if you live near to one of the local business unit offices.
Our benefits package includes 5 % employer matched pension, up to 35 days paid holiday (inc. bank holidays and subject to length of service increments) as well as the option to buy additional leave. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements, offer enhanced maternity & paternity, a medical cash plan, counselling helpline and cycle to work scheme.
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 are a Disability Confident employer and we actively promote equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Key Purpose:
Kuro Health Services are looking for a technical analyst to join their small delivery team creating and maintaining solutions across the Group.
The group have invested in an integration-as-a-service platform which provides a low code user interface for mapping data and configuring associated business rules and logic for integrations. Initially the role holder will be focussed on learning the platform in order to build integrations before handing over both the integrations and the mapping into the business units.
In future the role will develop into wider support for the applications and databases in use across the group in line with the role holder’s personal development aspirations and the group roadmap.
This is a development role. This role would ideally suit someone with an analytical mindset who has experience either as a technical analyst, CRM administrator, systems configuration or has a background in computer science or similar looking to develop their skills in hands-on technical system configuration with a view to moving in future into a developer role.
Responsibilities
Work as part of the Integration Squad developing integrations for key customers through the new integration platform, including data mapping and logic.
Use the training materials and online resources to continually upskill on the integration platform to understand how we get the best out of it.
Upskill and support other users on how to configure new data integrations through the platform.
Create any application/ system documentation and training materials, including user manuals, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary required for internal controls and to allow the business units to maintain their own integrations.
Undertake unit and system testing for integrations.
Attend daily stand-ups and communicate the status of own tickets and any blockers. Support other members of the squad as required to ensure work is progressed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Pick up other small change requests and SOWs created by the business across other group platforms or reporting with support from the lead developer.
Work to all development and data standards required by the business.
Experience
Understanding of development processes, integrations, and integration structures.
Knowledge of any one of the ETL (Extraction Transformation and Loading) tools.
Experience of configuring low code/ no code platforms. This could be Microsoft solutions such as PowerApps, Power Automate or Dynamics or any other proprietary or market platforms.
Data mapping techniques or data interchange formats
Basics of SQL (Query, Views, Stored Procedures etc.)
Knowledge of scripting language such as JavaScript or any of the programming language such as Java/ C# (Beneficial)
As this is a role within our IT & Change function, there may be an occasional requirement for out of hours or weekend support, and/or travel to one of our office locations across the UK.
You will also be expected to assist in other areas of the IT team that are not outlined in this job description as required. You would be fully supported.
Skills/Behaviours
Good clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to take routine decisions within role and refer non-standard matters upwards for direction.
Able to effectively manage a portfolio of core tasks and responsibility and prioritise own work accordingly.
Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Good critical thinking skills and an open-minded mentality for new ideas.
Collaborative and works well as part of a team.
Proactive, works to own initiative.
Innovative, constantly looking for new opportunities and solutions.
Dec 18, 2023
Full time
Location: Home based
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,000-35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Are you looking to join a vibrant, diverse, family-orientated business that believes in putting their people first?
Kuro Health has a portfolio of businesses specialising in insurance, legal and healthcare sectors and supported by best practice in terms of clinical governance and technology platforms. It is a company founded upon independent medical opinion and a flexible service ethos.
Work flexibly from home, with occasional visits required to our office locations and for training and workshops. Or alternatively choose a hybrid approach if you live near to one of the local business unit offices.
Our benefits package includes 5 % employer matched pension, up to 35 days paid holiday (inc. bank holidays and subject to length of service increments) as well as the option to buy additional leave. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements, offer enhanced maternity & paternity, a medical cash plan, counselling helpline and cycle to work scheme.
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 are a Disability Confident employer and we actively promote equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Key Purpose:
Kuro Health Services are looking for a technical analyst to join their small delivery team creating and maintaining solutions across the Group.
The group have invested in an integration-as-a-service platform which provides a low code user interface for mapping data and configuring associated business rules and logic for integrations. Initially the role holder will be focussed on learning the platform in order to build integrations before handing over both the integrations and the mapping into the business units.
In future the role will develop into wider support for the applications and databases in use across the group in line with the role holder’s personal development aspirations and the group roadmap.
This is a development role. This role would ideally suit someone with an analytical mindset who has experience either as a technical analyst, CRM administrator, systems configuration or has a background in computer science or similar looking to develop their skills in hands-on technical system configuration with a view to moving in future into a developer role.
Responsibilities
Work as part of the Integration Squad developing integrations for key customers through the new integration platform, including data mapping and logic.
Use the training materials and online resources to continually upskill on the integration platform to understand how we get the best out of it.
Upskill and support other users on how to configure new data integrations through the platform.
Create any application/ system documentation and training materials, including user manuals, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary required for internal controls and to allow the business units to maintain their own integrations.
Undertake unit and system testing for integrations.
Attend daily stand-ups and communicate the status of own tickets and any blockers. Support other members of the squad as required to ensure work is progressed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Pick up other small change requests and SOWs created by the business across other group platforms or reporting with support from the lead developer.
Work to all development and data standards required by the business.
Experience
Understanding of development processes, integrations, and integration structures.
Knowledge of any one of the ETL (Extraction Transformation and Loading) tools.
Experience of configuring low code/ no code platforms. This could be Microsoft solutions such as PowerApps, Power Automate or Dynamics or any other proprietary or market platforms.
Data mapping techniques or data interchange formats
Basics of SQL (Query, Views, Stored Procedures etc.)
Knowledge of scripting language such as JavaScript or any of the programming language such as Java/ C# (Beneficial)
As this is a role within our IT & Change function, there may be an occasional requirement for out of hours or weekend support, and/or travel to one of our office locations across the UK.
You will also be expected to assist in other areas of the IT team that are not outlined in this job description as required. You would be fully supported.
Skills/Behaviours
Good clear written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to take routine decisions within role and refer non-standard matters upwards for direction.
Able to effectively manage a portfolio of core tasks and responsibility and prioritise own work accordingly.
Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Good critical thinking skills and an open-minded mentality for new ideas.
Collaborative and works well as part of a team.
Proactive, works to own initiative.
Innovative, constantly looking for new opportunities and solutions.
Are you a Technical Business Analyst looking for your next exciting role? Sopra Steria is looking for a number of Technical Business Analysts, for a unique opportunity to work on a digital transformation programme. The project will involve some of the newest technologies and approaches within the industry. The successful candidate will work closely with the other members of the Scrum Team to build a user-centred GIS mapping solution which integrates a number of features as specified and prioritized within the Product Backlog. We can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs and training and development opportunities. What you'll be doing: Elicit, define and elaborate business requirements from end users, subject matter experts and other stakeholders. Capture, define, document, analyse and validate requirements. Identify and evaluate options for improving business processes. Support Product Owner by helping them to analyse the business domain, maintain a healthy Product Backlog and groom the Product Backlog. Ensure that requirements align with the product vision. Collaborate with other members of the Scrum Team to refine the Product Backlog. Ensure a level of documentation that allows the Scrum Team to have a clear and common understanding of requirements and business rules. Supports Product Owner to track requirements against priorities, identify gaps and ensure business value focus. Collaborate with User Experience Designers to ensure that the implementation is user-centric. Ensure that implementation aligns with business needs. Work very closely with Business Analysts and Product Owners in other Scrum Teams to complete a detailed analysis of the user journeys and business processes and translate these into user stories with acceptance criteria to help craft the product roadmap. What you'll bring: Experience of working as a Technical Business Analyst within a Scrum team. Demonstrable experience of writing user stories, with acceptance criteria, and supporting Product Owner to prioritise the Product Backlog, etc. Excellent oral and written communication skills. A team player who works well with technical and non-technical resources Ability to see tasks through to completion without significant guidance. It would be great if you had: Experience working on data driven projects. Experience working within the Transport Sector. Demonstrable experience of working as a Technical Business Analyst within a Scrum Team operating as part of an Agile Release Train (comprises multiple Scrum Teams). Demonstrable experience of working very closely with User Experience Designers. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Permanent Location: Homebased with occasional travel to one of our offices Security Clearance Level: BPSS Internal Recruiter: Jen Whiteside Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per annum Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support many ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? We support the UK Government to tackle today's biggest challenges. We combine technical expertise and delivery capability with vision to accelerate change and reinvent the way that Public Services are designed and delivered. We work with energy and integrity to build intelligent, highly secure, joined-up solutions that make a difference to everyday lives. We've been helping Government to make a difference for 50 years, creating common systems and approaches, enabling government to work across multiple agencies and radically transform how Public Services are delivered. Empowering Government to make a difference to everyone, every day. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Are you a Technical Business Analyst looking for your next exciting role? Sopra Steria is looking for a number of Technical Business Analysts, for a unique opportunity to work on a digital transformation programme. The project will involve some of the newest technologies and approaches within the industry. The successful candidate will work closely with the other members of the Scrum Team to build a user-centred GIS mapping solution which integrates a number of features as specified and prioritized within the Product Backlog. We can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs and training and development opportunities. What you'll be doing: Elicit, define and elaborate business requirements from end users, subject matter experts and other stakeholders. Capture, define, document, analyse and validate requirements. Identify and evaluate options for improving business processes. Support Product Owner by helping them to analyse the business domain, maintain a healthy Product Backlog and groom the Product Backlog. Ensure that requirements align with the product vision. Collaborate with other members of the Scrum Team to refine the Product Backlog. Ensure a level of documentation that allows the Scrum Team to have a clear and common understanding of requirements and business rules. Supports Product Owner to track requirements against priorities, identify gaps and ensure business value focus. Collaborate with User Experience Designers to ensure that the implementation is user-centric. Ensure that implementation aligns with business needs. Work very closely with Business Analysts and Product Owners in other Scrum Teams to complete a detailed analysis of the user journeys and business processes and translate these into user stories with acceptance criteria to help craft the product roadmap. What you'll bring: Experience of working as a Technical Business Analyst within a Scrum team. Demonstrable experience of writing user stories, with acceptance criteria, and supporting Product Owner to prioritise the Product Backlog, etc. Excellent oral and written communication skills. A team player who works well with technical and non-technical resources Ability to see tasks through to completion without significant guidance. It would be great if you had: Experience working on data driven projects. Experience working within the Transport Sector. Demonstrable experience of working as a Technical Business Analyst within a Scrum Team operating as part of an Agile Release Train (comprises multiple Scrum Teams). Demonstrable experience of working very closely with User Experience Designers. If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Permanent Location: Homebased with occasional travel to one of our offices Security Clearance Level: BPSS Internal Recruiter: Jen Whiteside Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per annum Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support many ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? We support the UK Government to tackle today's biggest challenges. We combine technical expertise and delivery capability with vision to accelerate change and reinvent the way that Public Services are designed and delivered. We work with energy and integrity to build intelligent, highly secure, joined-up solutions that make a difference to everyday lives. We've been helping Government to make a difference for 50 years, creating common systems and approaches, enabling government to work across multiple agencies and radically transform how Public Services are delivered. Empowering Government to make a difference to everyone, every day. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Are you an experienced technical architect looking for a new opportunity? We are looking for a principal technical architect to join our fantastic team in the SSCL sector. In this role, you will be an acknowledged leader in Sopra Steria in your technology area. You main responsibilities within this role will be to maintain ownership, enabling technology and infrastructure architecture throughout the program. You should have end-to-end awareness and visibility of all the physical, virtual and software assets in use by all parts of the business. The daily activities will include providing guidance and support to both fellow EAs, Solution Architects, Designers and run-staff on the best possible selection and use of supporting technology and infrastructure to deliver the business outcomes at the optimised level of TCO and compliance. We can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs and training and development opportunities. What you will be doing: Lead development of the Technology road map and infrastructure reference architectures, working in conjunction with Defence Digital, DBS MP&V representatives, IT Operations and Security Lead on development of strategy, approach and roadmaps for the selection and implementation of Technologies and their supporting infrastructures. Develop Technology strategy and infrastructure operating model supporting implementation of a Cloud First operational stance suitable to deliver the program objectives around improved transparency, disaggregation and lower operating costs Provide coaching, guidance and direction to service design resources aligned to delivery project workstreams within the Technology and Infrastructure space Provide direction and guidance to service transition managers supporting implementation of new technologies and integration into the service operating model Develop organisation design, roles and responsibilities and processes, working with business analysts, process designers, solutions architects and other stakeholders across SSCL Defence for the ongoing support and upkeep of business supporting infrastructures Support and direct the work of the designers to ensure solution design adherence to the Technology Reference Model and roadmap Chair working groups on new capability delivery to ensure appropriate use of Technology and Infrastructure throughout the business Represent the business interests in industry and supplier forums Maintain the business demand position for current and future technologies and services with Defence Digital Consult on all Evergreen decisions to ensure Technology and Infrastructure lifecycle management is being applied in the most cost-effective manner Maintain on-going market survey for new Technologies and infrastructure providers and best-practice models What you'll bring: WAN & LAN services: Carrier networking: MPLS, Carrier Ethernet, network edge services network security: Fortinet FW, Web application firewalls, Vulnerability scanning & vulnerability management network services, Cisco switching and routing Cloud and virtualisation services: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure IaaS and PaaS Azure, AWS VMWare, Hyper-V Public and private cloud (cloud at customer, VMWare, Citrix Cloud provisioning & build tools - FlexDeploy, Terraform, Chef/Puppet, Python etc. End-user compute/Collaboration platforms: Windows Server SCOM/SCCM and supporting technologies Collaboration technologies: MS Exchange, O365, SharePoint JIRA / Confluence IP Telephony and Contact centre: Enterprise IPT and Contact Centre solutions (Cisco UCCX/UCCE, Avaya etc.) Omnichannel and portal/contact centre integration OSS / BSS tools: ITSM tools: ServiceNow / SolarWinds SOC/SIEM: Splunk, Nexus, Syslog NG, Capacity Management Application performance management Application integration API Management / API gateway services inc. Software AG webMethods, Oracle Integration Cloud Managed file transfer If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time Location : Anywhere Security Clearance Level: SC Internal Recruiter: Marion Salary: £80,000 to £100,000 Benefits: £6,600 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical (couple), life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about our company? Shared Services Connected Ltd was established as a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Sopra Steria, in 2013 as part of the Government's Shared Services Strategy for Smarter Government programme and operates from four regional centres of excellence: Blackpool; Newcastle; Newport; and York. We deliver best in class business transformation programmes to across the Public Sector with a target to release one billion pounds of savings to the public. We have established an enviable track record in the design and delivery of large-scale innovative HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance & Accounting solutions to significantly improve efficiencies and enhance service levels across Government and Public Sector. Our clients include a number of government agencies including the Department for Work and Pensions, Environment Agency Department for Education, Ministry of Justice and Home Office as well as the Metropolitan Police Service and the Construction Industry Training Board. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
Are you an experienced technical architect looking for a new opportunity? We are looking for a principal technical architect to join our fantastic team in the SSCL sector. In this role, you will be an acknowledged leader in Sopra Steria in your technology area. You main responsibilities within this role will be to maintain ownership, enabling technology and infrastructure architecture throughout the program. You should have end-to-end awareness and visibility of all the physical, virtual and software assets in use by all parts of the business. The daily activities will include providing guidance and support to both fellow EAs, Solution Architects, Designers and run-staff on the best possible selection and use of supporting technology and infrastructure to deliver the business outcomes at the optimised level of TCO and compliance. We can offer great career progression opportunities, ability to be based anywhere across the UK, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs and training and development opportunities. What you will be doing: Lead development of the Technology road map and infrastructure reference architectures, working in conjunction with Defence Digital, DBS MP&V representatives, IT Operations and Security Lead on development of strategy, approach and roadmaps for the selection and implementation of Technologies and their supporting infrastructures. Develop Technology strategy and infrastructure operating model supporting implementation of a Cloud First operational stance suitable to deliver the program objectives around improved transparency, disaggregation and lower operating costs Provide coaching, guidance and direction to service design resources aligned to delivery project workstreams within the Technology and Infrastructure space Provide direction and guidance to service transition managers supporting implementation of new technologies and integration into the service operating model Develop organisation design, roles and responsibilities and processes, working with business analysts, process designers, solutions architects and other stakeholders across SSCL Defence for the ongoing support and upkeep of business supporting infrastructures Support and direct the work of the designers to ensure solution design adherence to the Technology Reference Model and roadmap Chair working groups on new capability delivery to ensure appropriate use of Technology and Infrastructure throughout the business Represent the business interests in industry and supplier forums Maintain the business demand position for current and future technologies and services with Defence Digital Consult on all Evergreen decisions to ensure Technology and Infrastructure lifecycle management is being applied in the most cost-effective manner Maintain on-going market survey for new Technologies and infrastructure providers and best-practice models What you'll bring: WAN & LAN services: Carrier networking: MPLS, Carrier Ethernet, network edge services network security: Fortinet FW, Web application firewalls, Vulnerability scanning & vulnerability management network services, Cisco switching and routing Cloud and virtualisation services: Oracle Cloud Infrastructure IaaS and PaaS Azure, AWS VMWare, Hyper-V Public and private cloud (cloud at customer, VMWare, Citrix Cloud provisioning & build tools - FlexDeploy, Terraform, Chef/Puppet, Python etc. End-user compute/Collaboration platforms: Windows Server SCOM/SCCM and supporting technologies Collaboration technologies: MS Exchange, O365, SharePoint JIRA / Confluence IP Telephony and Contact centre: Enterprise IPT and Contact Centre solutions (Cisco UCCX/UCCE, Avaya etc.) Omnichannel and portal/contact centre integration OSS / BSS tools: ITSM tools: ServiceNow / SolarWinds SOC/SIEM: Splunk, Nexus, Syslog NG, Capacity Management Application performance management Application integration API Management / API gateway services inc. Software AG webMethods, Oracle Integration Cloud Managed file transfer If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Employment Type: Full-time Location : Anywhere Security Clearance Level: SC Internal Recruiter: Marion Salary: £80,000 to £100,000 Benefits: £6,600 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical (couple), life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Although this role is advertised as full-time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about our company? Shared Services Connected Ltd was established as a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Sopra Steria, in 2013 as part of the Government's Shared Services Strategy for Smarter Government programme and operates from four regional centres of excellence: Blackpool; Newcastle; Newport; and York. We deliver best in class business transformation programmes to across the Public Sector with a target to release one billion pounds of savings to the public. We have established an enviable track record in the design and delivery of large-scale innovative HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance & Accounting solutions to significantly improve efficiencies and enhance service levels across Government and Public Sector. Our clients include a number of government agencies including the Department for Work and Pensions, Environment Agency Department for Education, Ministry of Justice and Home Office as well as the Metropolitan Police Service and the Construction Industry Training Board. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
IT Project Manager (Cloud/Agile/Scrum) Lloyds Banking Group London, Halifax of Leeds - please only apply if able to work in one of these office location 2-3 days per week post covid Salary & Benefits: £57,139 to £79,496 base salary (location dependent), plus annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution, 4% flexible cash pot, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. We also offer flexible working hours, agile working practices and home working 2-3 days per week. Who are Lloyds Banking Group and where does this role sit? Lloyds Banking Group is on the mission to build the bank of the future, and we need help to do it. Continuing our extensive transformation programme, we're redefining what a bank needs to be from the inside out. Our technology, our culture, and our mind-set is changing, all to show what an engineering-led organisation can do. This role sits within our cloud centre of excellence. Cloud is central to digitising the Group and building our LBG Bank of the Future . It enables us to increase technological pace and resiliency and to decrease capital expenditure. Our Cloud Centre of Excellence will put in place Cloud best practice; a community of experts that will face new challenges around software, security, resilience, finances, and risk; and will create the capability to adopt Cloud technology securely and at scale across our business. What will I focus on in this role? You'll work within an Agile feature team to coordinate the delivery technology projects focused on our usage of cloud technologies such as Platform as a Service (Paas) and Iaas/Saas. The Lab you will work within will be made up of multidisciplinary professionals including engineers, analysts, architects, business users, product owners and anyone else required to deliver projects in an agile way. You'll be supporting business readiness, ensuring that releases are packaged and governed appropriately, and users (colleagues or clients) are ready to receive them along with supporting run activity to maintain live applications to a high standard. We'll be seeking to transfer your knowledge and expertise of change delivery whilst acting as a servant leader to feature team operatives. You'll also support feature team members with the LBG governance & control framework along with conduct and compliance. Specific activities which you'll be responsible for include things like; Planning, resource management, governance & control activities Task management of staff in the lab Driving Agile working practices including Scrum based delivery Incident management Coordinating with software engineers, product owners, analysts, customers, technical specialists and relevant SMEs to ensure successful delivery Stakeholder management 3rdparty management of engineering, testing and security activity What do we need to see from applicants? We like people who come from diverse industry backgrounds and are not precious about if you have worked within financial services before as long as you have a solid working history in a modern Agile IT Project Delivery role in a regulated environment. As a minimum to be seriously considered we would need to see evidence in your CV of the following: A prior background working at a mid - senior level, as a modern Agile IT Project Delivery person, comfortable with software engineering projects. Background delivering technology programmes, ideally cloud (Iaas, Paas, etc) but we're happy to train you around cloud technologies as long as you have the core PM skills and a desire to learn. Good planning, resource management, governance & control, RAID, identifying and removing blockers, and budget management experience. Good stakeholder management and general people skills, including being comfortable engaging people at director level. 3rdparty management experience. Comfortable working with the likes of software engineers, product owners, business analysts, quality automation testing staff and customers! What else would be handy? (but please apply if you have the above) Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services. What can I expect in Return? We're dedicated to giving you opportunities and support to develop you both professionally and personally to optimise your potential! As a new colleague to the team, you'll join us on our journey to build a 21st century bank that reflects modern Britain and craft an inclusive culture where all colleagues feel encouraged and valued. We're committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to building an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit. We support the principles of agile working and equal opportunity and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Together we'll make it possible!
Nov 09, 2021
Full time
IT Project Manager (Cloud/Agile/Scrum) Lloyds Banking Group London, Halifax of Leeds - please only apply if able to work in one of these office location 2-3 days per week post covid Salary & Benefits: £57,139 to £79,496 base salary (location dependent), plus annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution, 4% flexible cash pot, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. We also offer flexible working hours, agile working practices and home working 2-3 days per week. Who are Lloyds Banking Group and where does this role sit? Lloyds Banking Group is on the mission to build the bank of the future, and we need help to do it. Continuing our extensive transformation programme, we're redefining what a bank needs to be from the inside out. Our technology, our culture, and our mind-set is changing, all to show what an engineering-led organisation can do. This role sits within our cloud centre of excellence. Cloud is central to digitising the Group and building our LBG Bank of the Future . It enables us to increase technological pace and resiliency and to decrease capital expenditure. Our Cloud Centre of Excellence will put in place Cloud best practice; a community of experts that will face new challenges around software, security, resilience, finances, and risk; and will create the capability to adopt Cloud technology securely and at scale across our business. What will I focus on in this role? You'll work within an Agile feature team to coordinate the delivery technology projects focused on our usage of cloud technologies such as Platform as a Service (Paas) and Iaas/Saas. The Lab you will work within will be made up of multidisciplinary professionals including engineers, analysts, architects, business users, product owners and anyone else required to deliver projects in an agile way. You'll be supporting business readiness, ensuring that releases are packaged and governed appropriately, and users (colleagues or clients) are ready to receive them along with supporting run activity to maintain live applications to a high standard. We'll be seeking to transfer your knowledge and expertise of change delivery whilst acting as a servant leader to feature team operatives. You'll also support feature team members with the LBG governance & control framework along with conduct and compliance. Specific activities which you'll be responsible for include things like; Planning, resource management, governance & control activities Task management of staff in the lab Driving Agile working practices including Scrum based delivery Incident management Coordinating with software engineers, product owners, analysts, customers, technical specialists and relevant SMEs to ensure successful delivery Stakeholder management 3rdparty management of engineering, testing and security activity What do we need to see from applicants? We like people who come from diverse industry backgrounds and are not precious about if you have worked within financial services before as long as you have a solid working history in a modern Agile IT Project Delivery role in a regulated environment. As a minimum to be seriously considered we would need to see evidence in your CV of the following: A prior background working at a mid - senior level, as a modern Agile IT Project Delivery person, comfortable with software engineering projects. Background delivering technology programmes, ideally cloud (Iaas, Paas, etc) but we're happy to train you around cloud technologies as long as you have the core PM skills and a desire to learn. Good planning, resource management, governance & control, RAID, identifying and removing blockers, and budget management experience. Good stakeholder management and general people skills, including being comfortable engaging people at director level. 3rdparty management experience. Comfortable working with the likes of software engineers, product owners, business analysts, quality automation testing staff and customers! What else would be handy? (but please apply if you have the above) Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services. What can I expect in Return? We're dedicated to giving you opportunities and support to develop you both professionally and personally to optimise your potential! As a new colleague to the team, you'll join us on our journey to build a 21st century bank that reflects modern Britain and craft an inclusive culture where all colleagues feel encouraged and valued. We're committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to building an inclusive environment where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit. We support the principles of agile working and equal opportunity and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Together we'll make it possible!
2 years fixed term contract | Cheltenham | Negotiable salary | Flexible working Your new company A well-known non-profit care organisation based in Cheltenham are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join their family-feel team and help to make a difference tot he community. With several homes dotted around Cheltenham and South Gloucestershire and several hundred employees, this organisation is large but still always maintains a family feel. Your new role This charity has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to play a pivotal role in their continued growth. As the lead BA you will work on a range of cross-organisational business change and technology projects to help achieve long term targets and work towards long term strategies. Using process and data modelling techniques, as part of continued improvement efforts, you will analyse and document the existing business processes from both an operational and IT perspective and assist with the mapping, simplification and redevelopment of business processes to deliver operational improvements. What you'll need to succeed Excellent communication skills, with the ability to talk and present to a range of audiences, sometimes acting as a translator between parties The capacity to motivate others and lead change The ability to work under pressure on multiple projects within your project timeframes A passion for creating solutions with a positive attitude to change Excellent analytical skills and an informed, evidence-based approach A strong interest in business processes. A good understanding of information technology. Knowledge and understanding of how business processes can be improved o Experience of preparation and development of business / service plans and strategies o Ideally has an understanding of current and general Social Care issues Ideally has an understanding of business goals, resource effectiveness and operational efficiency in relation to Social Care provision. Able to deliver required outputs within timescale and budget Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to apply creative thinking to find effective solutions Attention to detail and strong focus on accuracy Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team and with a wide range of people at all levels Sound knowledge of issues relating to information security and data protection High level of IT literacy o Experience of project management and / or a qualification in a project management methodology. What you'll get in return Chance to shape how the organisation goes moving forward Competitive salary Senior role with huge growth and progression opportunities Great staff benefits Chance to make a difference Flexible working What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Oct 07, 2021
Full time
2 years fixed term contract | Cheltenham | Negotiable salary | Flexible working Your new company A well-known non-profit care organisation based in Cheltenham are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join their family-feel team and help to make a difference tot he community. With several homes dotted around Cheltenham and South Gloucestershire and several hundred employees, this organisation is large but still always maintains a family feel. Your new role This charity has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Analyst to play a pivotal role in their continued growth. As the lead BA you will work on a range of cross-organisational business change and technology projects to help achieve long term targets and work towards long term strategies. Using process and data modelling techniques, as part of continued improvement efforts, you will analyse and document the existing business processes from both an operational and IT perspective and assist with the mapping, simplification and redevelopment of business processes to deliver operational improvements. What you'll need to succeed Excellent communication skills, with the ability to talk and present to a range of audiences, sometimes acting as a translator between parties The capacity to motivate others and lead change The ability to work under pressure on multiple projects within your project timeframes A passion for creating solutions with a positive attitude to change Excellent analytical skills and an informed, evidence-based approach A strong interest in business processes. A good understanding of information technology. Knowledge and understanding of how business processes can be improved o Experience of preparation and development of business / service plans and strategies o Ideally has an understanding of current and general Social Care issues Ideally has an understanding of business goals, resource effectiveness and operational efficiency in relation to Social Care provision. Able to deliver required outputs within timescale and budget Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to apply creative thinking to find effective solutions Attention to detail and strong focus on accuracy Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team and with a wide range of people at all levels Sound knowledge of issues relating to information security and data protection High level of IT literacy o Experience of project management and / or a qualification in a project management methodology. What you'll get in return Chance to shape how the organisation goes moving forward Competitive salary Senior role with huge growth and progression opportunities Great staff benefits Chance to make a difference Flexible working What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
BI Developer - Reading Are you a talented BI Consultant or developer who is looking for their next opportunity? This client is a Microsoft-focused data consultancy. Over their 14 year history, they have become one of Microsoft's most trusted Data and AI Partners. Their aim is to help organisations make the most out of their data. The team use their commercial experience and deep technical knowledge to help clients optimise their costs and maximise the benefits. Their mission is to help clients predict their futures through the better use of data, technology, process, and people. As a result of this their business is focused on: Data platform consultancy Analytics Consultancy Adoption and Change Management Dedicated Support This organisation was recently awarded the prestigious Advanced Specialisation which is focussed on Advanced Analytics. This demonstrates their breadth and depth of capability. This organisation are a successful and well-respected MS Gold Partner. They are committed to providing high-quality Learning and Development resources and will give you the opportunity to work with cutting-edge MS technologies on both meaningful and exciting projects. The role As this is a consultancy role there will be up to 50% travel required and the other 50% can be working from home. However, they also have an office based in Winnersh, Berkshire. Your responsibilities: Developing and delivering analytics projects from inception to delivery managing scope to deliver on time and within budget Delivering technical solution design and architecture to meet client requirements Effective requirements gathering - ask clarifying questions when necessary Translating requirements into actionable tasks to perform Identifying the best solution and approaches to analytics architecture to deliver client requirements Using Kimball methodology and BEAM modeling to design and develop effective data models Effective use of data visualisation Experience Technical Skills: Azure Data Factory Azure Data Lake Synapse SSRS / Power BI SSAS SSIS Project Delivery Experience: Excellent Stakeholder management skills Excellent communication skills Strong understanding of data warehousing and BI CONCEPTS Experience with ETL processes , databases, data structures and data modelling Benefits Base salary up to £70,000 depending on skills/level/experience 25 days holiday Pension Certification support and training (dedicated 0.5 days a week about this) BUPA healthcare scheme Up to date technology Cutting edge technology projects My client is looking to begin the interview process ASAP with limited interview spots this and next week, so don't miss out, APPLY now! This is a brief description of the role, for the full information, simply apply to the role and I will call you to discuss. This is an exclusive client to Nigel Frank International. LinkedIn: https://in/jacqui-garrett-0a821a168/ Email: Phone: Please Note: This is a permanent role. This role is for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check. If this wasn't exactly the role you were looking for, please apply to this role anyway, just highlight what you are looking for, apply with your CV with a brief overview of what you are looking for (The role, top 3 techs, location, salary). I will call you to discuss your skill-set further, there may be other roles I am working on that you may be suited for. I specialise in Microsoft BI, SQL Server and Azure Analytics recruitment here at Nigel Frank International, specialising in the placement of highly-skilled candidates in various IT positions (Engineers, Analysts, Architects, Consultants, Project Managers, Management etc.). We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, the London Power BI User Group, Newcastle Power BI User Group and Newcastle Data Platform and Cloud User Group.
Oct 03, 2021
Full time
BI Developer - Reading Are you a talented BI Consultant or developer who is looking for their next opportunity? This client is a Microsoft-focused data consultancy. Over their 14 year history, they have become one of Microsoft's most trusted Data and AI Partners. Their aim is to help organisations make the most out of their data. The team use their commercial experience and deep technical knowledge to help clients optimise their costs and maximise the benefits. Their mission is to help clients predict their futures through the better use of data, technology, process, and people. As a result of this their business is focused on: Data platform consultancy Analytics Consultancy Adoption and Change Management Dedicated Support This organisation was recently awarded the prestigious Advanced Specialisation which is focussed on Advanced Analytics. This demonstrates their breadth and depth of capability. This organisation are a successful and well-respected MS Gold Partner. They are committed to providing high-quality Learning and Development resources and will give you the opportunity to work with cutting-edge MS technologies on both meaningful and exciting projects. The role As this is a consultancy role there will be up to 50% travel required and the other 50% can be working from home. However, they also have an office based in Winnersh, Berkshire. Your responsibilities: Developing and delivering analytics projects from inception to delivery managing scope to deliver on time and within budget Delivering technical solution design and architecture to meet client requirements Effective requirements gathering - ask clarifying questions when necessary Translating requirements into actionable tasks to perform Identifying the best solution and approaches to analytics architecture to deliver client requirements Using Kimball methodology and BEAM modeling to design and develop effective data models Effective use of data visualisation Experience Technical Skills: Azure Data Factory Azure Data Lake Synapse SSRS / Power BI SSAS SSIS Project Delivery Experience: Excellent Stakeholder management skills Excellent communication skills Strong understanding of data warehousing and BI CONCEPTS Experience with ETL processes , databases, data structures and data modelling Benefits Base salary up to £70,000 depending on skills/level/experience 25 days holiday Pension Certification support and training (dedicated 0.5 days a week about this) BUPA healthcare scheme Up to date technology Cutting edge technology projects My client is looking to begin the interview process ASAP with limited interview spots this and next week, so don't miss out, APPLY now! This is a brief description of the role, for the full information, simply apply to the role and I will call you to discuss. This is an exclusive client to Nigel Frank International. LinkedIn: https://in/jacqui-garrett-0a821a168/ Email: Phone: Please Note: This is a permanent role. This role is for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check. If this wasn't exactly the role you were looking for, please apply to this role anyway, just highlight what you are looking for, apply with your CV with a brief overview of what you are looking for (The role, top 3 techs, location, salary). I will call you to discuss your skill-set further, there may be other roles I am working on that you may be suited for. I specialise in Microsoft BI, SQL Server and Azure Analytics recruitment here at Nigel Frank International, specialising in the placement of highly-skilled candidates in various IT positions (Engineers, Analysts, Architects, Consultants, Project Managers, Management etc.). We're the proud sponsor and supporter of SQLBits, Power Platform World Tour, the London Power BI User Group, Newcastle Power BI User Group and Newcastle Data Platform and Cloud User Group.
Cloud Security Consultant £50k-£95k DOE + Benefits Positions UK-Wide Permanent As a trusted and preferred recruitment partner to this prestigious global consultancy, we have been asked to assist in the hire of Cloud Security Consultant's to join them in a technical client-facing role supporting and guiding clients with their Cloud migrations or security improvements to existing or expanding cloud adoption. What You'll Do -Help create and develop enterprise security use cases which align to the clients Cloud Security strategy and security baseline. -Design, develop and build security reference architectures for public, private and hybrid cloud-based systems. -Identity, design and deploy solutions to secure cloud usage. -Work with the wider business to develop standards, choose appropriate technology solutions and enable complete integration with or migration of clients' environments. -Identity, recommend and co-ordinate training sessions to coach others about security relevant technologies, processes, and tools. Mixed Experience of the Below Required -Security, configuration, and deployment models for 'as a service' systems (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, FaaS) -Experience of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud / GCP) -Design and implementation of secure cloud architectures and designs -Cloud protection and governance at various levels from network to applications -Service oriented architecture (SOA) and microservices -Secure software development -Threat modelling and design reviews of new technologies -Deployment orchestration, automation and security configuration management. Our client offers the chance to not only work on the UK's most exciting projects, but long-term career prospects, professional development, and a comprehensive and personalised benefits package. Applications are accepted from candidates at varying levels of experience. Your experience level will be assessed through interviews which will be the base for deciding the level of role offered if successful. Note: Part of working for a consultancy in a client-based role means you will need to be fully mobile and flexible with working location. You will be assigned a base location (closest to your home). You can claim expenses for travel from that base location to client site. You can also claim expenses for any overnight stays needed away from home. Base Locations are located across all parts of the UK. This position would be suitable for those who have held the following titles: Cloud Security Consultant, Cloud Security Engineer, Cloud Security Analyst, Cloud Security Architect, Cloud Security Specialist, Cloud Security SME, IT Security Consultant, SecOps Engineer, Security DevOps Engineer. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is one of the UK's leading IT Recruitment Agencies, trusted by many of the UK's leading employers since 1997. We will never send your CV anywhere without your authorisation and only after you have seen the complete details on this opportunity. Deerfoot is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. Each time Deerfoot sends a CV to a recruiting client we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation ().
Oct 01, 2021
Full time
Cloud Security Consultant £50k-£95k DOE + Benefits Positions UK-Wide Permanent As a trusted and preferred recruitment partner to this prestigious global consultancy, we have been asked to assist in the hire of Cloud Security Consultant's to join them in a technical client-facing role supporting and guiding clients with their Cloud migrations or security improvements to existing or expanding cloud adoption. What You'll Do -Help create and develop enterprise security use cases which align to the clients Cloud Security strategy and security baseline. -Design, develop and build security reference architectures for public, private and hybrid cloud-based systems. -Identity, design and deploy solutions to secure cloud usage. -Work with the wider business to develop standards, choose appropriate technology solutions and enable complete integration with or migration of clients' environments. -Identity, recommend and co-ordinate training sessions to coach others about security relevant technologies, processes, and tools. Mixed Experience of the Below Required -Security, configuration, and deployment models for 'as a service' systems (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, FaaS) -Experience of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud / GCP) -Design and implementation of secure cloud architectures and designs -Cloud protection and governance at various levels from network to applications -Service oriented architecture (SOA) and microservices -Secure software development -Threat modelling and design reviews of new technologies -Deployment orchestration, automation and security configuration management. Our client offers the chance to not only work on the UK's most exciting projects, but long-term career prospects, professional development, and a comprehensive and personalised benefits package. Applications are accepted from candidates at varying levels of experience. Your experience level will be assessed through interviews which will be the base for deciding the level of role offered if successful. Note: Part of working for a consultancy in a client-based role means you will need to be fully mobile and flexible with working location. You will be assigned a base location (closest to your home). You can claim expenses for travel from that base location to client site. You can also claim expenses for any overnight stays needed away from home. Base Locations are located across all parts of the UK. This position would be suitable for those who have held the following titles: Cloud Security Consultant, Cloud Security Engineer, Cloud Security Analyst, Cloud Security Architect, Cloud Security Specialist, Cloud Security SME, IT Security Consultant, SecOps Engineer, Security DevOps Engineer. Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is one of the UK's leading IT Recruitment Agencies, trusted by many of the UK's leading employers since 1997. We will never send your CV anywhere without your authorisation and only after you have seen the complete details on this opportunity. Deerfoot is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. Each time Deerfoot sends a CV to a recruiting client we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation ().
* JOB SUMMARY * Serves as lead Clinical Programmer to manage and support project deliverables and timelines. Designs, writes, validates and maintains software to meet specifications. Specifies, develops and validates applications supporting data capture and processing. F irst level technical Subject Matter Expert (SME), supports the production-line clinical programming and data management staff in a support desk role for Electronic Data Capture (EDC), reporting, and processing tools. Assists in monitoring internally and externally hosted applications for performance and/or system errors. Assists support team with customers as needed to support projects and applications externally. Assists with management of external application vendor issues, integrations and implementations. * * * JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * * Utilizes primary development tools including Medidata, Rave, Oracle OC/RDC, Oracle Inform, and/or SAS, and other supporting tools to design, write, validate, and maintain software to meet specifications in a timely and productive manner following standard development procedures. * Generates and maintains all required documentation, including the development of specifications, programs, and validation efforts in support of annotated Case Report Forms (CRFs), database creation, coding configuration, edit check procedures, import setup and processing, export setup and processing, listings, and custom reports.. * Serves on project teams to coordinate and lead development activities for clinical programming projects. Attends meetings, participates in discussions, uses an analytical approach to problem solving, focuses on deliverables, and provides constructive feedback. Keeps those responsible for project management informed of any issues that might impact project target dates, scope, or budget and escalates potential problems effectively and in a timely manner. Balances multiple task assignments and communicates needs to supervisor to obtain needed resources. * Provides technology support to the clinical programming staff, Project Analysts, Data Managers, etc., who design, write, validate, and maintain software to meet specifications in a timely and productive manner following standard development procedures. This includes support of the development of specifications, coding, and validation efforts in support of annotated CRFs, database creation, coding setup, edit-check procedures, import setup and processing, export setup and processing, listings, and custom reports * Provides application administration and technical support as the subject matter expert on core business packages including but not limited to: Oracle Inform, MDSOL Rave, Oracle RDC, -, SAS, and supplemental packages such as migration mentor/review, reporting tools, custom functions. * Ensures high quality deliverables by providing senior review of study level/program level/multi study core deliveries for accuracy. Attends sponsor audits and assists with in-progress audits. * Reviews and provide input on study budgets and monitors scope of work to actual work, alerting management of potential change orders; manages and executes the change order to completion. Provides input and supporting details for change orders. * Monitors applications for workflow alerts, system errors, and performance issues. Provides second tier help desk support, as needed. * Performs system integration activities, application updates, and user acceptance testing. * Provides leadership, training, guidance, and support to other department members based upon expertise in specific skill sets. Collaborates with clients, peers, lead programmers, project teams, and/or requestors to clarify and finalize specifications; uses expanded technical skills to meet evolving project needs. * Assists in project meetings and actively contributes and participates in departmental review meetings. * Attends Quick Start Camps (QSCs) as the lead Clinical Programmer role for assigned studies. * Leads clinical programming activities on three (3) to ten (10) concurrent studies depending upon scope, similarity, program, and resourcing requirements. * Manages project resources, proactively alerting management of delivery and resourcing needs. * Possesses and maintains a broad overall knowledge in the field of clinical programming and clinical data management by reading related literature, self-training, attending training classes, attending professional meetings, etc. *QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS * * Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of related education and experience. * The ability to deal effectively with sponsors and internal customers at all levels. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to inform. * Demonstrated experience in managing multiple priorities in a highly dynamic environment * Experience working in a matrix-structured environment is preferred * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and Voicemail * Experience with programming languages, such as PL/SQL, SAS, C#, or VB preferred. * Ability to travel as necessary (up to 25%) This job excludes Colorado applicants. *Disclaimer:* Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.
Sep 14, 2021
Full time
* JOB SUMMARY * Serves as lead Clinical Programmer to manage and support project deliverables and timelines. Designs, writes, validates and maintains software to meet specifications. Specifies, develops and validates applications supporting data capture and processing. F irst level technical Subject Matter Expert (SME), supports the production-line clinical programming and data management staff in a support desk role for Electronic Data Capture (EDC), reporting, and processing tools. Assists in monitoring internally and externally hosted applications for performance and/or system errors. Assists support team with customers as needed to support projects and applications externally. Assists with management of external application vendor issues, integrations and implementations. * * * JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * * Utilizes primary development tools including Medidata, Rave, Oracle OC/RDC, Oracle Inform, and/or SAS, and other supporting tools to design, write, validate, and maintain software to meet specifications in a timely and productive manner following standard development procedures. * Generates and maintains all required documentation, including the development of specifications, programs, and validation efforts in support of annotated Case Report Forms (CRFs), database creation, coding configuration, edit check procedures, import setup and processing, export setup and processing, listings, and custom reports.. * Serves on project teams to coordinate and lead development activities for clinical programming projects. Attends meetings, participates in discussions, uses an analytical approach to problem solving, focuses on deliverables, and provides constructive feedback. Keeps those responsible for project management informed of any issues that might impact project target dates, scope, or budget and escalates potential problems effectively and in a timely manner. Balances multiple task assignments and communicates needs to supervisor to obtain needed resources. * Provides technology support to the clinical programming staff, Project Analysts, Data Managers, etc., who design, write, validate, and maintain software to meet specifications in a timely and productive manner following standard development procedures. This includes support of the development of specifications, coding, and validation efforts in support of annotated CRFs, database creation, coding setup, edit-check procedures, import setup and processing, export setup and processing, listings, and custom reports * Provides application administration and technical support as the subject matter expert on core business packages including but not limited to: Oracle Inform, MDSOL Rave, Oracle RDC, -, SAS, and supplemental packages such as migration mentor/review, reporting tools, custom functions. * Ensures high quality deliverables by providing senior review of study level/program level/multi study core deliveries for accuracy. Attends sponsor audits and assists with in-progress audits. * Reviews and provide input on study budgets and monitors scope of work to actual work, alerting management of potential change orders; manages and executes the change order to completion. Provides input and supporting details for change orders. * Monitors applications for workflow alerts, system errors, and performance issues. Provides second tier help desk support, as needed. * Performs system integration activities, application updates, and user acceptance testing. * Provides leadership, training, guidance, and support to other department members based upon expertise in specific skill sets. Collaborates with clients, peers, lead programmers, project teams, and/or requestors to clarify and finalize specifications; uses expanded technical skills to meet evolving project needs. * Assists in project meetings and actively contributes and participates in departmental review meetings. * Attends Quick Start Camps (QSCs) as the lead Clinical Programmer role for assigned studies. * Leads clinical programming activities on three (3) to ten (10) concurrent studies depending upon scope, similarity, program, and resourcing requirements. * Manages project resources, proactively alerting management of delivery and resourcing needs. * Possesses and maintains a broad overall knowledge in the field of clinical programming and clinical data management by reading related literature, self-training, attending training classes, attending professional meetings, etc. *QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS * * Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of related education and experience. * The ability to deal effectively with sponsors and internal customers at all levels. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and spoken, with an ability to inform. * Demonstrated experience in managing multiple priorities in a highly dynamic environment * Experience working in a matrix-structured environment is preferred * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), email, and Voicemail * Experience with programming languages, such as PL/SQL, SAS, C#, or VB preferred. * Ability to travel as necessary (up to 25%) This job excludes Colorado applicants. *Disclaimer:* Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract. Occasionally, required skills/experiences for jobs are expressed in brief terms. Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees.
Additional Resources Ltd
Performance & Data Analyst - National Charity - Home based, South West & Wales area £31,000pa We currently have an urgent and immediate vacancy for as experienced Performance & Data Analyst behalf of a National Charity based from home. The charity provides support for people affected by crime in England and Wales. They work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve. The role As the Performance & Data Analyst you will produce, analyse, interpret and report on service performance, strategy and processes, based on regional and national data. You will identify and produce insights, trends, opportunities for change and improvement to the quality of data performance at local, regional and national level. You will produce and analyse monthly and quarterly domestic abuse data in order to meet contract requirements. Experience To be successful in this role you will have extensive experience of using reporting packages and standard business Intelligence tools, and have the proven ability to analyse, interpret and use complex data to support performance improvement within a large organisational setting. Specific experience will include: Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects etc), databases (SQL etc), programming (XML, JavaScript, or ETL frameworks) Strong knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc) An understanding of demonstrable experience of applying business improvement methodologies. A working understanding of complex organisational environments. Considerable experience of working with data and using it to drive organisational performance. Some experience of challenging individuals more senior than you based on data and strategy. Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams. Insight into key issues facing the third sector and service providers Due to the nature of the organisation's public services you must be able to pass Enhanced DBS police checks or have already obtained security clearance previously. This is the perfect opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
Feb 15, 2019
Additional Resources Ltd
Performance & Data Analyst - National Charity - Home based, South West & Wales area £31,000pa We currently have an urgent and immediate vacancy for as experienced Performance & Data Analyst behalf of a National Charity based from home. The charity provides support for people affected by crime in England and Wales. They work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve. The role As the Performance & Data Analyst you will produce, analyse, interpret and report on service performance, strategy and processes, based on regional and national data. You will identify and produce insights, trends, opportunities for change and improvement to the quality of data performance at local, regional and national level. You will produce and analyse monthly and quarterly domestic abuse data in order to meet contract requirements. Experience To be successful in this role you will have extensive experience of using reporting packages and standard business Intelligence tools, and have the proven ability to analyse, interpret and use complex data to support performance improvement within a large organisational setting. Specific experience will include: Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting packages (Business Objects etc), databases (SQL etc), programming (XML, JavaScript, or ETL frameworks) Strong knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analysing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc) An understanding of demonstrable experience of applying business improvement methodologies. A working understanding of complex organisational environments. Considerable experience of working with data and using it to drive organisational performance. Some experience of challenging individuals more senior than you based on data and strategy. Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams. Insight into key issues facing the third sector and service providers Due to the nature of the organisation's public services you must be able to pass Enhanced DBS police checks or have already obtained security clearance previously. This is the perfect opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.