Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Dec 20, 2023
Full time
Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
MBS have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Director to join our Colnbrook based team delivering IT services and infrastructure across our UK and European locations.
With a strong focus on customer service, you will be leading the decision-making process for scope and delivery of services to both internal and external customers. You will be responsible for providing network connectivity and software services and ensuring delivery of a scalable, secure, and resilient service.
In this role, you will be responsible for understanding the needs and developing the architecture of the company's information technology operations and infrastructure, including the creation and implementation of IT strategy, processes, services, and solutions to our users and customers across the different business units.
Part of this role will be the development of a business service to resell network services and you should have some experience of working with customers and developing a revenue generating service.
As IT Director, you will work closely with the senior management team to identify and prioritise technology initiatives that align with the company's goals in a fast pace and growing business.
You will also be responsible for developing and managing the IT budget and ensuring that all IT projects are completed on time and within budget limits.
The successful candidate will be agile, strategic as well as a good leader and communicator across all levels of the business. They will have a genuine drive to deliver high quality service, improve systems, resilience, and security across the business.
Mar 10, 2023
Full time
MBS have an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Director to join our Colnbrook based team delivering IT services and infrastructure across our UK and European locations.
With a strong focus on customer service, you will be leading the decision-making process for scope and delivery of services to both internal and external customers. You will be responsible for providing network connectivity and software services and ensuring delivery of a scalable, secure, and resilient service.
In this role, you will be responsible for understanding the needs and developing the architecture of the company's information technology operations and infrastructure, including the creation and implementation of IT strategy, processes, services, and solutions to our users and customers across the different business units.
Part of this role will be the development of a business service to resell network services and you should have some experience of working with customers and developing a revenue generating service.
As IT Director, you will work closely with the senior management team to identify and prioritise technology initiatives that align with the company's goals in a fast pace and growing business.
You will also be responsible for developing and managing the IT budget and ensuring that all IT projects are completed on time and within budget limits.
The successful candidate will be agile, strategic as well as a good leader and communicator across all levels of the business. They will have a genuine drive to deliver high quality service, improve systems, resilience, and security across the business.
Digital Delivery Manager
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £41,150 - £46,147 (Grade 7)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number : 203412
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced agile delivery manager to join our growing Digital Services Team.
As the first Delivery Manager in our team, you’ll join us at an exciting time. This is an opportunity to shape our approach to delivering agile products and services and help support Natural Resources Wales in our work to tackle the climate and nature emergencies.
Over a million people access information and services on the Natural Resources Wales website every year. These include helping businesses comply with environmental regulations to protect the Welsh environment and helping house holders understand their flood risk and prepare for flooding. It’s also an important platform for other public bodies and used by policy makers to access the evidence they need to help make decisions. And much more in-between!
Working in a multidisciplinary team, your mission will be to take a user-centred design approach to continuously build, test and support the Natural Resources Wales website and intranet platforms. Your role will be to help create the right environment for your delivery teams by removing blockers and challenging the status quo, to enable the team to succeed.
You can find out more about our vision for user-centred services for the people of Wales in our Digital Strategy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Be an advocate for agile and digital, sharing best practice with NRW and Welsh public sector colleagues through communities of practice.
Have substantial experience in agile delivery, of complex or multiple digital products, gained from working in a number of different organisations or in different roles or functions within a single organisation.
Be able to explain complex technical concepts in plain Englis
Planning and managing digital products and services in an agile environment, ensuring that projects keep within budget.
Experience of agile coaching
Experience of a range of delivery tools (e.g. Trello, Jira, etc.) and remote working tools (Slack, Google Hangouts, Zoom, etc.). Managing and prioritising multiple products/services simultaneously.
Experience of identifying and mitigating risks.
Strong interpersonal skills, including experience of establishing and maintaining strong networks across teams.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Digital Delivery Manager
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £41,150 - £46,147 (Grade 7)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number : 203412
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced agile delivery manager to join our growing Digital Services Team.
As the first Delivery Manager in our team, you’ll join us at an exciting time. This is an opportunity to shape our approach to delivering agile products and services and help support Natural Resources Wales in our work to tackle the climate and nature emergencies.
Over a million people access information and services on the Natural Resources Wales website every year. These include helping businesses comply with environmental regulations to protect the Welsh environment and helping house holders understand their flood risk and prepare for flooding. It’s also an important platform for other public bodies and used by policy makers to access the evidence they need to help make decisions. And much more in-between!
Working in a multidisciplinary team, your mission will be to take a user-centred design approach to continuously build, test and support the Natural Resources Wales website and intranet platforms. Your role will be to help create the right environment for your delivery teams by removing blockers and challenging the status quo, to enable the team to succeed.
You can find out more about our vision for user-centred services for the people of Wales in our Digital Strategy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Be an advocate for agile and digital, sharing best practice with NRW and Welsh public sector colleagues through communities of practice.
Have substantial experience in agile delivery, of complex or multiple digital products, gained from working in a number of different organisations or in different roles or functions within a single organisation.
Be able to explain complex technical concepts in plain Englis
Planning and managing digital products and services in an agile environment, ensuring that projects keep within budget.
Experience of agile coaching
Experience of a range of delivery tools (e.g. Trello, Jira, etc.) and remote working tools (Slack, Google Hangouts, Zoom, etc.). Managing and prioritising multiple products/services simultaneously.
Experience of identifying and mitigating risks.
Strong interpersonal skills, including experience of establishing and maintaining strong networks across teams.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Digital Product Manager
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £41,150 - £46,147 (Grade 7)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number: 203411
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced product manager to join our growing Digital Services Team.
You’ll join us at an exciting time to lead on developing the future vision for the Natural Resources Wales website, and help support our organisation’s priorities to tackle the climate and nature emergencies.
Over a million people access information and services on the Natural Resources Wales website every year. From making sure businesses comply with environmental regulations and protect the Welsh environment to helping householders understand their flood risk. It’s also an important platform for other public bodies and used by policy makers access to the evidence needed to base their decision. And many more services in-between!
Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will take a user-centred design approach to continuously build, test and support the Natural Resources Wales digital platforms. Your role will be to identify and frame the problems and set priorities for the improvements of NRW digital products – mainly focused on the website and intranet.
You can find out more about our vision for user-centred services for the people of Wales in our Digital Strategy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Technical knowledge and understanding gained from career experience relevant to the role, or degree in relevant area.
Have substantial experience in product management, of complex or multiple digital products, gained from working in a number of different organisations or in different roles or functions within a single organisation.
Able to explain complex technical concepts in plain English
Experience of working as a product manager in a multi-disciplinary team (user-centred design and technical roles).
Budget and project management skills suitable for managing, or making a significant contribution to, projects involving the use of specialist contractors.
Experience of influencing strategies, development plans and work programmes of internal and external stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills, including experience of establishing and maintaining strong networks across teams.
Persuasive and compelling presentation skills with an ability to be passionate advocate of your portfolio.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Dec 09, 2022
Full time
Digital Product Manager
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £41,150 - £46,147 (Grade 7)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number: 203411
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced product manager to join our growing Digital Services Team.
You’ll join us at an exciting time to lead on developing the future vision for the Natural Resources Wales website, and help support our organisation’s priorities to tackle the climate and nature emergencies.
Over a million people access information and services on the Natural Resources Wales website every year. From making sure businesses comply with environmental regulations and protect the Welsh environment to helping householders understand their flood risk. It’s also an important platform for other public bodies and used by policy makers access to the evidence needed to base their decision. And many more services in-between!
Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will take a user-centred design approach to continuously build, test and support the Natural Resources Wales digital platforms. Your role will be to identify and frame the problems and set priorities for the improvements of NRW digital products – mainly focused on the website and intranet.
You can find out more about our vision for user-centred services for the people of Wales in our Digital Strategy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Technical knowledge and understanding gained from career experience relevant to the role, or degree in relevant area.
Have substantial experience in product management, of complex or multiple digital products, gained from working in a number of different organisations or in different roles or functions within a single organisation.
Able to explain complex technical concepts in plain English
Experience of working as a product manager in a multi-disciplinary team (user-centred design and technical roles).
Budget and project management skills suitable for managing, or making a significant contribution to, projects involving the use of specialist contractors.
Experience of influencing strategies, development plans and work programmes of internal and external stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal skills, including experience of establishing and maintaining strong networks across teams.
Persuasive and compelling presentation skills with an ability to be passionate advocate of your portfolio.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Senior Application Development Specialist – Flood
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £47,408 - £52,359 (Grade 8)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post numbers: 203403
Job Description
Working as part of the Flood Warning and Informing service, provide a high level of technical expertise in ICT development, delivering code to standards for internal and external systems, in conjunction with other team members and third party (technical partner) developers.
Will assist in setting the future direction for NRW and the National Flood Service approach to the agile development of in-house applications in line with our rolling 18-month technology roadmap.
The role will operate primarily at tactical and operational levels, with some strategic components relating to the need to constantly review and assess the future development needs of National Flood Service cloud-based services in supporting delivery of NRWs digital strategy
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Degree or equivalent in a technical ICT discipline plus a proven track record of working in a development team.
Ability to deliver and manage agile Web development projects.
Experience of working within a Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations on the resilience and supportability of solutions.
Experience of working in Visual Studio and Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of Rest APIs, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MVC, JavaScript, and Microsoft SQL.
Understanding of the latest Azure offerings including API Manager, Azure Functions, Azure LogicApps and Azure Insights.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Senior Application Development Specialist – Flood
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £47,408 - £52,359 (Grade 8)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post numbers: 203403
Job Description
Working as part of the Flood Warning and Informing service, provide a high level of technical expertise in ICT development, delivering code to standards for internal and external systems, in conjunction with other team members and third party (technical partner) developers.
Will assist in setting the future direction for NRW and the National Flood Service approach to the agile development of in-house applications in line with our rolling 18-month technology roadmap.
The role will operate primarily at tactical and operational levels, with some strategic components relating to the need to constantly review and assess the future development needs of National Flood Service cloud-based services in supporting delivery of NRWs digital strategy
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Degree or equivalent in a technical ICT discipline plus a proven track record of working in a development team.
Ability to deliver and manage agile Web development projects.
Experience of working within a Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations on the resilience and supportability of solutions.
Experience of working in Visual Studio and Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of Rest APIs, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MVC, JavaScript, and Microsoft SQL.
Understanding of the latest Azure offerings including API Manager, Azure Functions, Azure LogicApps and Azure Insights.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Lead Specialist Advisor, Application Development, Flood
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £41,150 - £46,147 (Grade 7)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post numbers: 203404
Job Description
Working as part of the Flood Warning and Informing service, provide a high level of technical expertise in ICT development, delivering code to standards for internal and external systems, in conjunction with other team members and third party (technical partner) developers.
Will assist in setting the future direction for NRW and the National Flood Service approach to the agile development of in-house applications in line with our rolling 18-month technology roadmap.
The role will operate primarily at tactical and operational levels, with some strategic components relating to the need to constantly review and assess the future development needs of National Flood Service cloud-based services in supporting delivery of NRWs digital strategy
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Degree or equivalent in a technical ICT discipline plus a proven track record of working in a development team.
Ability to deliver and manage agile Web development projects.
Experience of working within a Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations on the resilience and supportability of solutions.
Experience of working in Visual Studio and Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of Rest APIs, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MVC, JavaScript, and Microsoft SQL.
Understanding of the latest Azure offerings including API Manager, Azure Functions, Azure LogicApps and Azure Insights.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Lead Specialist Advisor, Application Development, Flood
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £41,150 - £46,147 (Grade 7)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: You will need to work as part of a flexible shift pattern to cover service hours of 8am to 6pm. There are also requirements for weekend working when required to meet the business needs. Also, you will need to work on a time specific rota providing an ‘Out of Hours’ ICT Service to an agreed level.
Post numbers: 203404
Job Description
Working as part of the Flood Warning and Informing service, provide a high level of technical expertise in ICT development, delivering code to standards for internal and external systems, in conjunction with other team members and third party (technical partner) developers.
Will assist in setting the future direction for NRW and the National Flood Service approach to the agile development of in-house applications in line with our rolling 18-month technology roadmap.
The role will operate primarily at tactical and operational levels, with some strategic components relating to the need to constantly review and assess the future development needs of National Flood Service cloud-based services in supporting delivery of NRWs digital strategy
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Degree or equivalent in a technical ICT discipline plus a proven track record of working in a development team.
Ability to deliver and manage agile Web development projects.
Experience of working within a Microsoft Azure and Office 365 environment.
Ability to troubleshoot and make recommendations on the resilience and supportability of solutions.
Experience of working in Visual Studio and Azure DevOps.
Knowledge of Rest APIs, HTML 5, CSS, C#, MVC, JavaScript, and Microsoft SQL.
Understanding of the latest Azure offerings including API Manager, Azure Functions, Azure LogicApps and Azure Insights.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
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Reporting to the Business Support Manager - Business Intelligence, the Business Intelligence – Business Analyst will work closely with both technical and business teams across the company to understand, document and deliver data requirements associated with significant business problems and opportunities. This exciting new opportunity is in a fast-paced dynamic environment working on High Profile Data Projects , to identify and understand significant business improvements and opportunities to ensure Data is at the forefront of decision making process.
As a Business Analyst in Business Intelligence at Jet2.com & Jet2holidays , you will be a key part of the team to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and projects meet the overall needs of the end user. Jet2 Business Analysts are passionate about delivering the best for our customers. We are proactive and work as One Team to achieve results.
You will be expected to drive data initiatives from inception to the point of go live. Our Business Analysts in Business Intelligence are experts in data transformation projects and advocates for best practice data management across our organisation. We will expect you to facilitate stakeholder/technical workshops, displaying skill in interviewing, effective questioning and have be able to challenge requirements. You will work alongside a team of Data Developers and Testers to build products that meet the requirements and acceptance criteria you have defined and documented. Jet2 practises Agile d elivery methodologies. You will be expected to lead the introduction of Epics, Feature and Stories to the delivery teams through session such as ‘ 3 Amigos ’ and Estimation Sessions. You will utilise your toolkit of analysis techniques to best represent the business needs and requirements, to collaborate with the delivery team to create a solution that is suitable for the desired use case, overall vision and requirements.
Any of the above outputs should be shared with the Product Owner and you should support them with effective prioritisation of the backlog, perhaps providing recommendations based on your understanding. During your analysis, you should work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to help them understand the requirements and any potential technical limitations that may impact the solution.
You will support delivery planning by having all analysis ready, well defined and pointed. You should support delivery of the stories throughout the delivery cycle. Most importantly, our Business Analysts don’t just stop at the capture of requirements, we collaborate within our development teams to take ideas from concept through to a solution. Understanding any areas of risk, dependencies, compliance and impacts. You will be expected to support the definition of test complete and aid demonstrations and User Acceptance Testing session of new data products and solutions. Working together with your team will be key to your personal success and key to project delivery. You will be required to work closely with Product Owners , Product Managers , Technical Specialists and other Business Analysts . Ultimately, we operate as a team, supporting one another to get the job done.
The successful candidate will have a minimum experience of 2 years working as a Business Analyst with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies and of in-house software development ideally within a Data Background . You will be personable, proactive and confident in your approach and have strong stakeholder management skills, being a confident communicator. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment , managing competing workloads and capable of effectively prioritising to meet deadlines.
In return, we offer an excellent salary and benefits package with fantastic opportunities for progression in a growing business. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting forward-thinking business. We operate scheduled leisure flights to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities from our 10 UK bases. Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays !!
Mar 06, 2021
Full time
Reporting to the Business Support Manager - Business Intelligence, the Business Intelligence – Business Analyst will work closely with both technical and business teams across the company to understand, document and deliver data requirements associated with significant business problems and opportunities. This exciting new opportunity is in a fast-paced dynamic environment working on High Profile Data Projects , to identify and understand significant business improvements and opportunities to ensure Data is at the forefront of decision making process.
As a Business Analyst in Business Intelligence at Jet2.com & Jet2holidays , you will be a key part of the team to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and projects meet the overall needs of the end user. Jet2 Business Analysts are passionate about delivering the best for our customers. We are proactive and work as One Team to achieve results.
You will be expected to drive data initiatives from inception to the point of go live. Our Business Analysts in Business Intelligence are experts in data transformation projects and advocates for best practice data management across our organisation. We will expect you to facilitate stakeholder/technical workshops, displaying skill in interviewing, effective questioning and have be able to challenge requirements. You will work alongside a team of Data Developers and Testers to build products that meet the requirements and acceptance criteria you have defined and documented. Jet2 practises Agile d elivery methodologies. You will be expected to lead the introduction of Epics, Feature and Stories to the delivery teams through session such as ‘ 3 Amigos ’ and Estimation Sessions. You will utilise your toolkit of analysis techniques to best represent the business needs and requirements, to collaborate with the delivery team to create a solution that is suitable for the desired use case, overall vision and requirements.
Any of the above outputs should be shared with the Product Owner and you should support them with effective prioritisation of the backlog, perhaps providing recommendations based on your understanding. During your analysis, you should work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to help them understand the requirements and any potential technical limitations that may impact the solution.
You will support delivery planning by having all analysis ready, well defined and pointed. You should support delivery of the stories throughout the delivery cycle. Most importantly, our Business Analysts don’t just stop at the capture of requirements, we collaborate within our development teams to take ideas from concept through to a solution. Understanding any areas of risk, dependencies, compliance and impacts. You will be expected to support the definition of test complete and aid demonstrations and User Acceptance Testing session of new data products and solutions. Working together with your team will be key to your personal success and key to project delivery. You will be required to work closely with Product Owners , Product Managers , Technical Specialists and other Business Analysts . Ultimately, we operate as a team, supporting one another to get the job done.
The successful candidate will have a minimum experience of 2 years working as a Business Analyst with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies and of in-house software development ideally within a Data Background . You will be personable, proactive and confident in your approach and have strong stakeholder management skills, being a confident communicator. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment , managing competing workloads and capable of effectively prioritising to meet deadlines.
In return, we offer an excellent salary and benefits package with fantastic opportunities for progression in a growing business. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting forward-thinking business. We operate scheduled leisure flights to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities from our 10 UK bases. Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays !!
For over 50 years we have been helping its clients deliver better business financing. Today, our products and services are used by over 120 banks and finance providers worldwide. Our flexible end-to-end platform offers them everything they need to provide an extensive range of financing products, smoothly and securely. From institutional lenders to SME specialists, our software gives our clients the agility to create new and innovative finance products that help their customers thrive. Headquartered in London, and with regional offices in California and Singapore, Lendscape employs over 200 people around the world. We continue to grow and evolve, building on our heritage while keeping pace with the changing demands of the financial software sector. About the role and our Engineering team Joining our team is an exciting opportunity to be apart of a growing bunch. As a member of a team that is spread across various parts of the world, you will gain exposure to diverse cultures and perspectives. Being a part of Lendscape while we are venturing into new countries puts you at the forefront of expansion! Our Software Engineering team is our biggest function, with 80 colleagues spread across 9 squads they play a key role ensuring we continue to be leaders in our field. We have some exciting new developments and are committed to introducing 3 additional teams to take us to over 100 colleagues in Engineering. You will be responsible for both manual and automated testing, using analytical and technical skills to have a direct impact of the quality of the software we create and deliver. How you will make a difference The Quality Lead will be responsible for leading and managing the quality assurance function within the Engineering department. The primary focus of the role is to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products through the implementation and continuous improvement of quality processes and methodologies. You are responsible for Developing and executing a comprehensive quality strategy aligned with organisational goals. Leading and mentoring a team of quality assurance professionals. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate quality practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Defining, implementing and continuously monitoring quality standards, procedures, and best practices with emphasis on rigour across the three. Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve software quality. Conducting regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement. Overseeing the creation and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Staying abreast of industry trends and advancements in quality assurance and software testing. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall software development efficiency and quality. Technical requirements In-depth understanding of quality assurance methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps. Experience in implementing and managing QA processes throughout the software development lifecycle. Proficiency in using testing tools and frameworks for both manual and automated testing. Knowledge of automation tools such as Cypress, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or equivalent. Very strong expertise in test automation, including the ability to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts. Competency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#) to facilitate automated testing and scripting. Experience with bug tracking and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) to manage and prioritize quality issues. Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) to ensure proper code management and collaboration within development teams. Understanding of performance testing concepts and tools (e.g., Apache JMeter, LoadRunner) to assess software scalability and performance. Knowledge of security testing practices and tools to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in software applications. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their testing capabilities. Experience in testing mobile applications on various platforms (iOS, Android) and devices. Understanding of data management principles and proficiency in SQL for database testing. Skills and experience Proven experience in a leadership role within quality assurance or software testing. In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices. Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Minimum of five years of experience in quality assurance/testing roles. Experience in a leadership or managerial position advantageous. What's in it for you Private medical care and cash plan Flexible working hours Continuous training Cycle scheme and sponsored gym Learning and development Wellness and mindfulness perks Colleague volunteering Life assurance Work alongside a team developing and delivering innovative technology that creates huge value for a variety of local and international clients Our culture We are very proud of our culture and our way of working. Below are our shared values and behaviours that make up our work environment and our day-to-day experience at Lendscape. Achieve great things, together: We are supportive and empathetic, always available to lend a hand when needed. Go above and beyond for customers: We are customer centric and give 100% to deliver exceptional outcomes. Everyone is willing to go the extra mile to solve the customer's biggest challenges and help them get ahead. Embrace every opportunity: We're inspired by opportunities to sustainably grow ourselves. Lendscape and our customers. Rise to the challenge: We are self-motivated, empowered with flexibility and autonomy to work in our best way. What to expect We appreciate you taking the time to apply to this role with us, and we are committed to making your journey with us as positive as possible. Interviews are a team effort and we're keen to address any queries you may have and to determine if you equally feel if we are the right choice for your career. Should your application be selected for an interview the process will be an initial conversation with our Talent Partner Safa Mohamoud. During this conversation we will explore your background, a broad overview of your skillset and what drives you. This will be followed by a conversation with our Head of Engineering, Jon Jenkins to dive deeper into your experience and equally for you to ask in depth questions about the role. You will also have the opportunity to meet with some of the members of the Engineering team to understand our ways of working a bit better. Lendscape is for everyone Lendscape is passionate about ensuring that we remain a top performing business and a fantastic place to work - a place where everyone is comfortable to work. We're a business that values equal opportunities for all and we celebrate the unique and diverse backgrounds and experiences of each individual. Interested but not sure you tick every box? We recognize that skills and experience can be gained in various ways, and we encourage you to apply for a role at our company, even if you feel your background might not perfectly align with the position. We look forward to connecting with you.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
For over 50 years we have been helping its clients deliver better business financing. Today, our products and services are used by over 120 banks and finance providers worldwide. Our flexible end-to-end platform offers them everything they need to provide an extensive range of financing products, smoothly and securely. From institutional lenders to SME specialists, our software gives our clients the agility to create new and innovative finance products that help their customers thrive. Headquartered in London, and with regional offices in California and Singapore, Lendscape employs over 200 people around the world. We continue to grow and evolve, building on our heritage while keeping pace with the changing demands of the financial software sector. About the role and our Engineering team Joining our team is an exciting opportunity to be apart of a growing bunch. As a member of a team that is spread across various parts of the world, you will gain exposure to diverse cultures and perspectives. Being a part of Lendscape while we are venturing into new countries puts you at the forefront of expansion! Our Software Engineering team is our biggest function, with 80 colleagues spread across 9 squads they play a key role ensuring we continue to be leaders in our field. We have some exciting new developments and are committed to introducing 3 additional teams to take us to over 100 colleagues in Engineering. You will be responsible for both manual and automated testing, using analytical and technical skills to have a direct impact of the quality of the software we create and deliver. How you will make a difference The Quality Lead will be responsible for leading and managing the quality assurance function within the Engineering department. The primary focus of the role is to ensure the delivery of high-quality software products through the implementation and continuous improvement of quality processes and methodologies. You are responsible for Developing and executing a comprehensive quality strategy aligned with organisational goals. Leading and mentoring a team of quality assurance professionals. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate quality practices throughout the software development lifecycle. Defining, implementing and continuously monitoring quality standards, procedures, and best practices with emphasis on rigour across the three. Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve software quality. Conducting regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement. Overseeing the creation and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts. Staying abreast of industry trends and advancements in quality assurance and software testing. Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall software development efficiency and quality. Technical requirements In-depth understanding of quality assurance methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps. Experience in implementing and managing QA processes throughout the software development lifecycle. Proficiency in using testing tools and frameworks for both manual and automated testing. Knowledge of automation tools such as Cypress, Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, or equivalent. Very strong expertise in test automation, including the ability to design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts. Competency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#) to facilitate automated testing and scripting. Experience with bug tracking and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla) to manage and prioritize quality issues. Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) to ensure proper code management and collaboration within development teams. Understanding of performance testing concepts and tools (e.g., Apache JMeter, LoadRunner) to assess software scalability and performance. Knowledge of security testing practices and tools to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities in software applications. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their testing capabilities. Experience in testing mobile applications on various platforms (iOS, Android) and devices. Understanding of data management principles and proficiency in SQL for database testing. Skills and experience Proven experience in a leadership role within quality assurance or software testing. In-depth knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and best practices. Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) practices. Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Minimum of five years of experience in quality assurance/testing roles. Experience in a leadership or managerial position advantageous. What's in it for you Private medical care and cash plan Flexible working hours Continuous training Cycle scheme and sponsored gym Learning and development Wellness and mindfulness perks Colleague volunteering Life assurance Work alongside a team developing and delivering innovative technology that creates huge value for a variety of local and international clients Our culture We are very proud of our culture and our way of working. Below are our shared values and behaviours that make up our work environment and our day-to-day experience at Lendscape. Achieve great things, together: We are supportive and empathetic, always available to lend a hand when needed. Go above and beyond for customers: We are customer centric and give 100% to deliver exceptional outcomes. Everyone is willing to go the extra mile to solve the customer's biggest challenges and help them get ahead. Embrace every opportunity: We're inspired by opportunities to sustainably grow ourselves. Lendscape and our customers. Rise to the challenge: We are self-motivated, empowered with flexibility and autonomy to work in our best way. What to expect We appreciate you taking the time to apply to this role with us, and we are committed to making your journey with us as positive as possible. Interviews are a team effort and we're keen to address any queries you may have and to determine if you equally feel if we are the right choice for your career. Should your application be selected for an interview the process will be an initial conversation with our Talent Partner Safa Mohamoud. During this conversation we will explore your background, a broad overview of your skillset and what drives you. This will be followed by a conversation with our Head of Engineering, Jon Jenkins to dive deeper into your experience and equally for you to ask in depth questions about the role. You will also have the opportunity to meet with some of the members of the Engineering team to understand our ways of working a bit better. Lendscape is for everyone Lendscape is passionate about ensuring that we remain a top performing business and a fantastic place to work - a place where everyone is comfortable to work. We're a business that values equal opportunities for all and we celebrate the unique and diverse backgrounds and experiences of each individual. Interested but not sure you tick every box? We recognize that skills and experience can be gained in various ways, and we encourage you to apply for a role at our company, even if you feel your background might not perfectly align with the position. We look forward to connecting with you.
Location: Salisbury - Hybrid minimum 1/2 days a week (SC could be done remotely) Duration: 6 months with opportunity to extend Clearance: SC or DV clearance is a must and must be Sole British National Role Overview To lead the day to day technical operations of the Windows Team. Reporting to the head of Operating Systems. Individuals have a direct influence on profitability either as managers or as experts in a particular field. The field can relate to a variety of areas such as knowledge of a particular industry, technology, product, profession or skills area such as sales, account management or purchasing. Individuals could be contributors with specialist expertise or responsibility for the management of others. Roles at this level will typically be responsible for the provision of advice on policy implementation through such activities as scenario planning or resource modelling to inform strategic choices in decision making. The consequences of decision making would be operationally focused within a strategic framework. Key Responsibilities Manage the team including mentoring in order to grow and develop individuals. Creating a structure of SME's with client centric skills and future proofing our operations by continually enhancing our skills portfolio in line with the unified Digital strategy Project tasks under the guidance of the Project Manager, including: assisting with solution design, Estimating, high level and detailed design work where applicable, implementation. Aware of the relevant SLA structure and to respond, fix or escalate according to the limits set out within that structure. Write and maintain Operational and User procedures to ensure standards are met. Engaging in pre-sales activities to scope out potential solutions. Engage with Architects and Solutions Designers to validate potential options and make recommendations. Accurately assess effort and cost involved with implementation. Ensure that all tasks completed by the team are fully documented in accordance with the standards in place. Keep Project Management informed of progress in order to accurately assess time to complete tasks. Must haves: VMware Automation using Aria and VMware Orchestrator Linux administration / scripting Ansible / Javascript / Powershell Experience as a developer working in an Agile/Scrum environment. Cloud experience (especially on prem) a plus.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Location: Salisbury - Hybrid minimum 1/2 days a week (SC could be done remotely) Duration: 6 months with opportunity to extend Clearance: SC or DV clearance is a must and must be Sole British National Role Overview To lead the day to day technical operations of the Windows Team. Reporting to the head of Operating Systems. Individuals have a direct influence on profitability either as managers or as experts in a particular field. The field can relate to a variety of areas such as knowledge of a particular industry, technology, product, profession or skills area such as sales, account management or purchasing. Individuals could be contributors with specialist expertise or responsibility for the management of others. Roles at this level will typically be responsible for the provision of advice on policy implementation through such activities as scenario planning or resource modelling to inform strategic choices in decision making. The consequences of decision making would be operationally focused within a strategic framework. Key Responsibilities Manage the team including mentoring in order to grow and develop individuals. Creating a structure of SME's with client centric skills and future proofing our operations by continually enhancing our skills portfolio in line with the unified Digital strategy Project tasks under the guidance of the Project Manager, including: assisting with solution design, Estimating, high level and detailed design work where applicable, implementation. Aware of the relevant SLA structure and to respond, fix or escalate according to the limits set out within that structure. Write and maintain Operational and User procedures to ensure standards are met. Engaging in pre-sales activities to scope out potential solutions. Engage with Architects and Solutions Designers to validate potential options and make recommendations. Accurately assess effort and cost involved with implementation. Ensure that all tasks completed by the team are fully documented in accordance with the standards in place. Keep Project Management informed of progress in order to accurately assess time to complete tasks. Must haves: VMware Automation using Aria and VMware Orchestrator Linux administration / scripting Ansible / Javascript / Powershell Experience as a developer working in an Agile/Scrum environment. Cloud experience (especially on prem) a plus.
Application Architect Location: UK Mobile Worker Leidos are currently seeking an Application Architect to work as part of one of our Engineering Teams tp work with one of our Government clients. The successful candidate will have delivered Architectural Solutions in the Application Domain to UK Government Customers. You will be working alongside our Customer, Infrastructure and Solution Architects & SMEs to deliver technical solutions to our client. As an Application Architect you will be accountable for defining technical solutions in response to customer requirements. You will work with other architects, software developers, systems engineers and project managers to plan, create and implement application solutions that meet our clients business needs. The Application Architect will possess a strong comprehension of cloud technologies, programming languages and software development platforms and will input into high-level and low-level design documents, ensuring designs conform to solution design, security standards and industry best practices. The Application Architect will work with other Architects on the overall technical vision and high-level design for a particular solution, finding the best technical solutions to solve business problems. You will participate in architecture governance forums, ensuring all architecture activities and deliverables are produced to a high quality and are consistent with existing standards, policies, and strategies. You will work closely with the client to sign off on design deliverables and provide specialist advice, guidance and expertise. What will you be doing? Creating high-level application and integration solution designs. Conducting system architecture evaluations to define target state architectures and transitional roadmaps. Ensuring solutions are integrated with existing applications through APIs and integrations. Performing Technical Design Reviews; ensuring designs conform to solution design, security standards, industry best practices and non-functional requirements. Participating in architecture governance, presenting solutions for wider review and approval. Peer reviewing solution designs from other architects. Identifying technologies that can be leveraged to add value to the business. Contributing to application and integration strategies through partnership with enterprise architects. Modelling architectures using the TOGAF meta model within an architecture modelling tool. What do we need from you? Knowledge of impact assessing Change Requests and comprehension of the 'as-is' architecture and 'to-be' solution vision. Ability to input into high-level and low-level solution designs from an application perspective. The ability to work with both internal engineers and client technical teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills including the ability to influence other key stakeholders (business stakeholders, technical architects, software developers, third party suppliers) to reconcile technical and business considerations to arrive at the optimal solution. A solid knowledge of Linux and Windows environments for application hosting. Experience of AWS Application Hosting and AWS Application Integration Services. Experience of designing both on-premise and AWS based solutions. Working knowledge of software development tools and methodologies such as CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, DevOps etc. Experience of working within an Agile environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills are important and the ability to communicate with team members of all technical backgrounds. Ability to comprehend the client's needs and goals for the software you're developing or applications you are selecting to meet a particular business demand. Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects at one time, planning and prioritising accordingly and calling on different technical resources to help meet the contractual commitments of each project. Possess problem-solving skills to test applications, identify errors and come up with solutions. Due to the nature of the work, the individual must be a UK National and have the ability to obtain a security clearance. What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops, and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: • Contributory Pension Scheme • Private Medical Insurance • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) • Dynamic Working Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering, and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Application Architect Location: UK Mobile Worker Leidos are currently seeking an Application Architect to work as part of one of our Engineering Teams tp work with one of our Government clients. The successful candidate will have delivered Architectural Solutions in the Application Domain to UK Government Customers. You will be working alongside our Customer, Infrastructure and Solution Architects & SMEs to deliver technical solutions to our client. As an Application Architect you will be accountable for defining technical solutions in response to customer requirements. You will work with other architects, software developers, systems engineers and project managers to plan, create and implement application solutions that meet our clients business needs. The Application Architect will possess a strong comprehension of cloud technologies, programming languages and software development platforms and will input into high-level and low-level design documents, ensuring designs conform to solution design, security standards and industry best practices. The Application Architect will work with other Architects on the overall technical vision and high-level design for a particular solution, finding the best technical solutions to solve business problems. You will participate in architecture governance forums, ensuring all architecture activities and deliverables are produced to a high quality and are consistent with existing standards, policies, and strategies. You will work closely with the client to sign off on design deliverables and provide specialist advice, guidance and expertise. What will you be doing? Creating high-level application and integration solution designs. Conducting system architecture evaluations to define target state architectures and transitional roadmaps. Ensuring solutions are integrated with existing applications through APIs and integrations. Performing Technical Design Reviews; ensuring designs conform to solution design, security standards, industry best practices and non-functional requirements. Participating in architecture governance, presenting solutions for wider review and approval. Peer reviewing solution designs from other architects. Identifying technologies that can be leveraged to add value to the business. Contributing to application and integration strategies through partnership with enterprise architects. Modelling architectures using the TOGAF meta model within an architecture modelling tool. What do we need from you? Knowledge of impact assessing Change Requests and comprehension of the 'as-is' architecture and 'to-be' solution vision. Ability to input into high-level and low-level solution designs from an application perspective. The ability to work with both internal engineers and client technical teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills including the ability to influence other key stakeholders (business stakeholders, technical architects, software developers, third party suppliers) to reconcile technical and business considerations to arrive at the optimal solution. A solid knowledge of Linux and Windows environments for application hosting. Experience of AWS Application Hosting and AWS Application Integration Services. Experience of designing both on-premise and AWS based solutions. Working knowledge of software development tools and methodologies such as CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, DevOps etc. Experience of working within an Agile environment. Strong verbal and written communication skills are important and the ability to communicate with team members of all technical backgrounds. Ability to comprehend the client's needs and goals for the software you're developing or applications you are selecting to meet a particular business demand. Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects at one time, planning and prioritising accordingly and calling on different technical resources to help meet the contractual commitments of each project. Possess problem-solving skills to test applications, identify errors and come up with solutions. Due to the nature of the work, the individual must be a UK National and have the ability to obtain a security clearance. What we do for you: At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops, and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: • Contributory Pension Scheme • Private Medical Insurance • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) • Dynamic Working Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: Leidos UK & EUROPE - we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering, and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.
Job Title: Project Manager Location: Hybrid - Remote first - 1 day/month on-site in Hook, Hampshire Rate: 400 per day (outside IR35) Duration: 6 months Tec Partners are working with a world-leading technology client who are currently looking for an experienced Project Manager, with solid Agile experience, and ideally with experience in the manufacturing industry, to work on customer assignment with a Hampshire-based client (on-site 1 day per month). As a Project Manager, you will work on a mixture of Change and BAU projects, helping shape and manage workplace, identity and infrastructure services for the client. Key Responsibilities: Project management and planning Stakeholder and communications management Team/Resource Management What they are looking for: Strong project management experience Strong Agile experience Experience in an IT/technical environment Manufacturing experience desirable Operational Technology/Workplace and Identity Services experience desirable This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a truly world-class business, which will give you access to incredible learning and development opportunities, and work on assignment with an equally exciting customer. If you are a Project Manager with the skills listed above, get in touch right away! If you are interested in this position or would like to discuss further, please send your CV for immediate review.
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
Job Title: Project Manager Location: Hybrid - Remote first - 1 day/month on-site in Hook, Hampshire Rate: 400 per day (outside IR35) Duration: 6 months Tec Partners are working with a world-leading technology client who are currently looking for an experienced Project Manager, with solid Agile experience, and ideally with experience in the manufacturing industry, to work on customer assignment with a Hampshire-based client (on-site 1 day per month). As a Project Manager, you will work on a mixture of Change and BAU projects, helping shape and manage workplace, identity and infrastructure services for the client. Key Responsibilities: Project management and planning Stakeholder and communications management Team/Resource Management What they are looking for: Strong project management experience Strong Agile experience Experience in an IT/technical environment Manufacturing experience desirable Operational Technology/Workplace and Identity Services experience desirable This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join a truly world-class business, which will give you access to incredible learning and development opportunities, and work on assignment with an equally exciting customer. If you are a Project Manager with the skills listed above, get in touch right away! If you are interested in this position or would like to discuss further, please send your CV for immediate review.
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Project Management Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? As the Programme Director, Europe for Travelers Insurance, you will be the primary point of accountability to Senior Leadership for the management and implementation of the Programme. You will control planning and execution of the Programme's activities and resources to ensure that established cost, time and quality goals are met. You will work with minimal supervision and be responsible for applying advanced Programme Management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to Programme deliverables, processes and systems in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Initiate and set goals for programme aligned with the strategic objectives of the organisation Plan the programme from business readiness to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes - all aligned to Agile methodology. Develop and run budgets and programme operations aligned with Agile methodology. Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements. Supervise delivery partner and all team leaders involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems. Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people. Apply change, risk and resource management principles. Drive programme engagement and support using Change Management techniques. Address and escalate where necessary all risk and issues in a robust and timely manner. Ensure programme operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies. Keep Senior Management informed with detailed and accurate reports and presentations. Ensure all key Travelers roles are staffed with appropriate skill. Coach and mentor Travelers Execution Leads. Manage Europe Stakeholders expectations and support communications to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and company wide. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Proven experience as programme director Strong knowledge of Commercial Insurance, ideally in London Market Deep experience of project/program management, including Agile methodology Thorough understanding of Change Management techniques Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting Working knowledge of MS office and program management software A business acumen with a strategic ability Excellent organizational and leadership skills An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities Excellent communication skills What is a Must Have? You will be an experienced Programme Manager with proven ability of managing a major platform transition. Your experience will include the Insurance Industry, ideally the London Market. Experience of leading major IT platform programs is a strict necessity. This must include working with a vendor partner. You must be highly experienced in Agile delivery techniques. You will have at least a secondary level of education. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit . Travelers has more than 33,000 employees in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Explore life at Travelers . We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. Discover diversity and inclusion . Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. Explore benefits . Travelers has been recognized by organizations such as G.I. Jobs, Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and Military Times. Read more about recognition .
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Job Category Project Management Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? As the Programme Director, Europe for Travelers Insurance, you will be the primary point of accountability to Senior Leadership for the management and implementation of the Programme. You will control planning and execution of the Programme's activities and resources to ensure that established cost, time and quality goals are met. You will work with minimal supervision and be responsible for applying advanced Programme Management knowledge, skills, tools and techniques to Programme deliverables, processes and systems in order to meet or exceed stakeholder needs and expectations. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. What Will You Do? Initiate and set goals for programme aligned with the strategic objectives of the organisation Plan the programme from business readiness to completion involving deadlines, milestones and processes - all aligned to Agile methodology. Develop and run budgets and programme operations aligned with Agile methodology. Devise evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine the need for improvements. Supervise delivery partner and all team leaders involved to provide feedback and resolve complex problems. Discover ways to enhance efficiency and productivity of procedures and people. Apply change, risk and resource management principles. Drive programme engagement and support using Change Management techniques. Address and escalate where necessary all risk and issues in a robust and timely manner. Ensure programme operations and activities adhere to legal guidelines and internal policies. Keep Senior Management informed with detailed and accurate reports and presentations. Ensure all key Travelers roles are staffed with appropriate skill. Coach and mentor Travelers Execution Leads. Manage Europe Stakeholders expectations and support communications to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and company wide. Perform other duties as assigned. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Proven experience as programme director Strong knowledge of Commercial Insurance, ideally in London Market Deep experience of project/program management, including Agile methodology Thorough understanding of Change Management techniques Excellent Knowledge of performance evaluation techniques and key metrics Outstanding knowledge of data analysis, reporting and budgeting Working knowledge of MS office and program management software A business acumen with a strategic ability Excellent organizational and leadership skills An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities Excellent communication skills What is a Must Have? You will be an experienced Programme Manager with proven ability of managing a major platform transition. Your experience will include the Insurance Industry, ideally the London Market. Experience of leading major IT platform programs is a strict necessity. This must include working with a vendor partner. You must be highly experienced in Agile delivery techniques. You will have at least a secondary level of education. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit . Travelers has more than 33,000 employees in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Explore life at Travelers . We have 10 diversity networks, employee-led organizations dedicated to fostering the development and success of our employees. Discover diversity and inclusion . Employees and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment. Explore benefits . Travelers has been recognized by organizations such as G.I. Jobs, Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and Military Times. Read more about recognition .
Job Title: Project Manager Location: Leeds Salary: Up to 32-35k (Dependent on Experience) My client is looking for a talented Project Manager to join their team. They are a specialised Packaging Design agency who offer in-house design, production & technology services. As the Project Manager, you will report directly to the Senior Account Manager. You will be responsible for one of their leading retail accounts. Your responsibilities will include: Take responsibility for booking and managing jobs. Track all projects costs against given budget figures and continually seek to enhance your account billing capabilities Attend all relevant meetings internally and with the client and ensure they are followed up with the relevant well written contact reports Take full accountability for all jobs, ensure deadlines are met and support the team in delivering work of the highest standard Write clear and detailed briefs Build and develop relationships with key contacts in the business You will have: Adaptability & agile thinking Confidence in managing client 2+ years in a role within an end to end Project Manager role Confident in using Macs and Google Suite applications. Educated to A Level or equivalent Proven clear, confident and unambiguous communication skills to meet the requirements of daily contact with the client and internal departments. To find out more about this excellent opportunity apply on the link, alternatively contact Recruitment - / (phone number removed)
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Project Manager Location: Leeds Salary: Up to 32-35k (Dependent on Experience) My client is looking for a talented Project Manager to join their team. They are a specialised Packaging Design agency who offer in-house design, production & technology services. As the Project Manager, you will report directly to the Senior Account Manager. You will be responsible for one of their leading retail accounts. Your responsibilities will include: Take responsibility for booking and managing jobs. Track all projects costs against given budget figures and continually seek to enhance your account billing capabilities Attend all relevant meetings internally and with the client and ensure they are followed up with the relevant well written contact reports Take full accountability for all jobs, ensure deadlines are met and support the team in delivering work of the highest standard Write clear and detailed briefs Build and develop relationships with key contacts in the business You will have: Adaptability & agile thinking Confidence in managing client 2+ years in a role within an end to end Project Manager role Confident in using Macs and Google Suite applications. Educated to A Level or equivalent Proven clear, confident and unambiguous communication skills to meet the requirements of daily contact with the client and internal departments. To find out more about this excellent opportunity apply on the link, alternatively contact Recruitment - / (phone number removed)
As the E-commerce Project Manager you will be working within one of the best known and admired brands in the world to help build and maintain effective relationships with the Online Experience team. Inside IR35 contract. Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days wfh. As the Project Manage you will be collaborating with EU stakeholders and BA's to gather requirements aligned with the stakeholders needs and HQ vision. As a strong communicator, you will be engaging with third party vendors and have experience within ecommerce. Projects could relate to Trade In, payment, backoffice configurations, but not limited to. Skills & experience: Essential - eCommerce /retail experience. Extensive experience in using Agile/Sprints & a product (MVP) centric design; Applying DevOps (CICD) and automation throughout the program development and roll-outs. Overall delivery operational experience (Demand and supply, resource fulfilment, financial process-internal-external.) Knowledge of corporate global ERP systems. Exposure to the collaboration tools such as Jira/Confluence is preferred. Highly desirable - SAP Hybris, and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM.) Project management/Vendor Management. If this E-commerce Project Manager role is of interest, then please apply now.
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
As the E-commerce Project Manager you will be working within one of the best known and admired brands in the world to help build and maintain effective relationships with the Online Experience team. Inside IR35 contract. Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days wfh. As the Project Manage you will be collaborating with EU stakeholders and BA's to gather requirements aligned with the stakeholders needs and HQ vision. As a strong communicator, you will be engaging with third party vendors and have experience within ecommerce. Projects could relate to Trade In, payment, backoffice configurations, but not limited to. Skills & experience: Essential - eCommerce /retail experience. Extensive experience in using Agile/Sprints & a product (MVP) centric design; Applying DevOps (CICD) and automation throughout the program development and roll-outs. Overall delivery operational experience (Demand and supply, resource fulfilment, financial process-internal-external.) Knowledge of corporate global ERP systems. Exposure to the collaboration tools such as Jira/Confluence is preferred. Highly desirable - SAP Hybris, and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM.) Project management/Vendor Management. If this E-commerce Project Manager role is of interest, then please apply now.
UX Manager Location - Stamford Salary 50k - 55k Full time - Monday - Friday ( Hybrid ) Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a holistic UX strategy aligned with business goals, customer needs, and industry best practices. Define and communicate UX design principles, guidelines, and standards across the organisation. Lead and mentor a team of UX/UI designers and QA specialists. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages creativity and high-quality design outcomes. Conduct or oversee user research activities to gain insights into user behaviours, preferences, and pain points. Utilise data-driven insights to inform UX design decisions and identify areas for improvement. Create detailed user journey maps and user flows that illustrate the end-to-end user experience. Identify opportunities to enhance user interactions and streamline processes. Oversee the creation of wireframes and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts and validate user interactions for new front end website updates to platforms. Plan and conduct usability testing sessions to gather user feedback and validate design solutions. Use test results to make data-informed design improvements. Ensure thorough quality assurance testing of front-end implementation and development to guarantee a best in class execution for users. Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of UX design into the product development lifecycle. Advocate for accessibility best practices and ensure that designs comply with accessibility standards to provide an inclusive experience for all users. Monitor and analyse UX metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of design solutions and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement. Work closely with the digital team to conduct data-driven CRO initiatives. Analyse user behaviour, design persuasive calls-to-action, and implement A/B testing to optimise user journeys and increase conversions. Collaborate with the digital team and developers to implement personalised experiences based on user preferences, behaviour, and demographics. Leverage user research and data insights to deliver more relevant and engaging content to our users. Effectively communicate UX strategies & design concepts. Present findings and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner. Person Specification Qualifications & Experience Proven experience as a UX Manager or in a senior UX design role Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of leading and inspiring design teams Proficiency in user-centred design principles, design thinking, and UX methodologies Extensive experience with user research, usability testing, data-driven decision-making, QA & UAT Experience with wireframing and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar Solid understanding of web and mobile design best practices, as well as the latest trends and technologies in UX Experience with project organisation tools such as Jira, Trello etc Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and recommendations to diverse audiences Demonstrated experience in implementing Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) strategies, conducting A/B tests, and analysing data to improve digital product performance Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology User Experience (UX) Manager 4 Expertise in personalisation techniques and the ability to craft personalised user experiences based on user preferences and behaviour Hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (35 hour contractual working week), but the salary has been structured to take account of the need to occasionally work unsocial hours as required by a global organisation and therefore no additional remuneration will be paid outside of base salary) Benefits Life Assurance 4 times gross annual salary for death in service Healthcare - Private Medical Insurance through BUPA.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
UX Manager Location - Stamford Salary 50k - 55k Full time - Monday - Friday ( Hybrid ) Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a holistic UX strategy aligned with business goals, customer needs, and industry best practices. Define and communicate UX design principles, guidelines, and standards across the organisation. Lead and mentor a team of UX/UI designers and QA specialists. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages creativity and high-quality design outcomes. Conduct or oversee user research activities to gain insights into user behaviours, preferences, and pain points. Utilise data-driven insights to inform UX design decisions and identify areas for improvement. Create detailed user journey maps and user flows that illustrate the end-to-end user experience. Identify opportunities to enhance user interactions and streamline processes. Oversee the creation of wireframes and interactive prototypes to communicate design concepts and validate user interactions for new front end website updates to platforms. Plan and conduct usability testing sessions to gather user feedback and validate design solutions. Use test results to make data-informed design improvements. Ensure thorough quality assurance testing of front-end implementation and development to guarantee a best in class execution for users. Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of UX design into the product development lifecycle. Advocate for accessibility best practices and ensure that designs comply with accessibility standards to provide an inclusive experience for all users. Monitor and analyse UX metrics and analytics to measure the effectiveness of design solutions and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement. Work closely with the digital team to conduct data-driven CRO initiatives. Analyse user behaviour, design persuasive calls-to-action, and implement A/B testing to optimise user journeys and increase conversions. Collaborate with the digital team and developers to implement personalised experiences based on user preferences, behaviour, and demographics. Leverage user research and data insights to deliver more relevant and engaging content to our users. Effectively communicate UX strategies & design concepts. Present findings and recommendations in a clear and compelling manner. Person Specification Qualifications & Experience Proven experience as a UX Manager or in a senior UX design role Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of leading and inspiring design teams Proficiency in user-centred design principles, design thinking, and UX methodologies Extensive experience with user research, usability testing, data-driven decision-making, QA & UAT Experience with wireframing and prototyping tools such as Sketch, Adobe XD, Figma, or similar Solid understanding of web and mobile design best practices, as well as the latest trends and technologies in UX Experience with project organisation tools such as Jira, Trello etc Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and recommendations to diverse audiences Demonstrated experience in implementing Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) strategies, conducting A/B tests, and analysing data to improve digital product performance Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology User Experience (UX) Manager 4 Expertise in personalisation techniques and the ability to craft personalised user experiences based on user preferences and behaviour Hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday (35 hour contractual working week), but the salary has been structured to take account of the need to occasionally work unsocial hours as required by a global organisation and therefore no additional remuneration will be paid outside of base salary) Benefits Life Assurance 4 times gross annual salary for death in service Healthcare - Private Medical Insurance through BUPA.
Following a period of growth and expansion, we are looking for an SC cleared Software Developer to work within our customer embedded teams and also to have a desire to challenge themselves, learning new technologies and skills and progress within the company as opportunities arise. We actively encourage and support our employees with personal development and are focused on ensuring our employees are at the core of our future business model. All our employees have their own individual annual training budget which we encourage our team members to use. About the role: This role is hybrid based with travel to one of customer sites in Cheltenham two days a week. You will already be security cleared and hold a current and active SC security clearance. As a developer you will be working within a small team of specialists providing expertise to a large client developing predominantly opensource technologies to address bespoke requirements. A part of this role will include publishing improvements back to opensource projects so a familiarity with working on opensource projects would be beneficial. Due to the nature of small team working, you will be expected to assist in areas outside of code development and will be actively engaged as a team member providing technical expertise in design workshops, highlighting improvements and identifying opportunities for enhancements. You will be required to have deep technical knowledge of at least one core programming language with the ability to comfortably work with others. Knowledge of a wide range of DevOps related technologies and a good working understanding of testing and architecture practices will also be beneficial. Key technologies and skills: ElasticSearch, Kibana, Apache Nifi, Java, Golang, Docker, Python, Ansible A proven history working with some of the technologies defined and the ability to successfully communicate ideas and technical details to a wide audience with varying levels of system knowledge. You will also be able to work within an agile team to defined deadlines. Why work for us: If you are looking to join an innovative environment, then look no further. We encourage autonomy and you will be trusted to get things done and ask for help when you need it. In return we can offer you a competitive salary with good benefits, a training budget and progression, along with the right mix of challenges, learning and development opportunities. What you will get in return: 50k-60k per annum depending on experience Yearly bonus based in line with manager reviews 4k per year training budget Hybrid Working Electric Car Purchase Schemes Employer pension contribution of 6% 25 days holiday per year not including bank holidays Smart discounts and offers Paid travel expenses Team social events Employee welcome pack We look forward to speaking with you and discussing we can positively impact your career in both the short and long term.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Following a period of growth and expansion, we are looking for an SC cleared Software Developer to work within our customer embedded teams and also to have a desire to challenge themselves, learning new technologies and skills and progress within the company as opportunities arise. We actively encourage and support our employees with personal development and are focused on ensuring our employees are at the core of our future business model. All our employees have their own individual annual training budget which we encourage our team members to use. About the role: This role is hybrid based with travel to one of customer sites in Cheltenham two days a week. You will already be security cleared and hold a current and active SC security clearance. As a developer you will be working within a small team of specialists providing expertise to a large client developing predominantly opensource technologies to address bespoke requirements. A part of this role will include publishing improvements back to opensource projects so a familiarity with working on opensource projects would be beneficial. Due to the nature of small team working, you will be expected to assist in areas outside of code development and will be actively engaged as a team member providing technical expertise in design workshops, highlighting improvements and identifying opportunities for enhancements. You will be required to have deep technical knowledge of at least one core programming language with the ability to comfortably work with others. Knowledge of a wide range of DevOps related technologies and a good working understanding of testing and architecture practices will also be beneficial. Key technologies and skills: ElasticSearch, Kibana, Apache Nifi, Java, Golang, Docker, Python, Ansible A proven history working with some of the technologies defined and the ability to successfully communicate ideas and technical details to a wide audience with varying levels of system knowledge. You will also be able to work within an agile team to defined deadlines. Why work for us: If you are looking to join an innovative environment, then look no further. We encourage autonomy and you will be trusted to get things done and ask for help when you need it. In return we can offer you a competitive salary with good benefits, a training budget and progression, along with the right mix of challenges, learning and development opportunities. What you will get in return: 50k-60k per annum depending on experience Yearly bonus based in line with manager reviews 4k per year training budget Hybrid Working Electric Car Purchase Schemes Employer pension contribution of 6% 25 days holiday per year not including bank holidays Smart discounts and offers Paid travel expenses Team social events Employee welcome pack We look forward to speaking with you and discussing we can positively impact your career in both the short and long term.
Colt DCS provides true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design build delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and APAC We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 17 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 7 cities. Our hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow We have over 25 years of experience in the industry delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know its the right thing to do for our planet Thats why were taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey Colt DCS has set comprehensive near and long term Science Based Targets to cut our emissions in line with the SBT is latest Net Zero Standard. Design Manager (Senior Electrical Engineer) - London Mission: We are seeking an agile Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Delivery Team at Colt DCS, acting as a project Design Manager and an SME on discipline matters. You will report to the Regional Engineering Manager (UK / EUR) of the Major Builds Delivery Team in Colt DCS and will be based in the UK with a focus on out London portfolio. You will play a leading role in the delivery of a multi-disciplinary design, managing external engineering consultants and contractors to meet programme, design and budget for the successful delivery of the project and to achieve cost effective and resilient infrastructures in line with Colt's Global design standards. The successful candidate must take an agile approach to design, cost and programme & project management always, providing solutions to potential issues and having a direct input to the business performance, ensuring that we, as a team, deliver on time and on budget, every time. You must have the 'outside of the box' thinking mentality when reacting to design and site-specific project issues that hamper the project design or overall programme delivery, working alongside key business stakeholders to ensure we stay customer focussed on all times. Outcomes: You should manage the Design Programme to ensure on time creation and review of Employers Requirements (ER's), tender information and design documentation issued for planning and Construction. You will be required to steer and guide and challenge the external Design Consultants and Contractors when required taking a 'Trust but Verify' approach, to ensure they deliver a design to meet the requirements of the Design Brief, periodically assessing and evaluating all project related design decisions presented by consultants and contractors with support if required from Senior DCS staff. You will apply a commercial approach in all aspects of the work including design engineering and construction, working with other engineering functions, Procurement and Delivery to ensure that the procurement of all items is conducted on the most cost-effective basis to drive reduction in costs, maximise our speed to Market, while obtaining the lowest PUE values that meet Colt's sustainability and environmental targets. The Design Manager will be required to analyse, review and comment on design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data submitted for Colt DCS review on BIM 360 Platform and to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications; you will also actively participate to the team workload to ensure that all project documentation internal governance approvals are completed in a detailed and timely fashion. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will also participate in project Commissioning activities and, when requested, support and advise the Global Head of Electrical Engineering on lessons learnt from live projects regarding Electrical infrastructure, Sequence of Operations, Equipment selection, as well as participating when requested to study innovative solutions and appraise modern technologies that are available on the market. This is to ensure that Colt DCS remains the market leader with pioneering data centre design, low PUE, and 'future proofing' our Global Reference design (GRD) for any new potential technologies that we may incorporate into the overall design in the near future. You will support the Project managers to drive project programmes/delivery while working closely with the other design engineers and construction teams to ensure milestones and completion dates are met with successful handover to the client on time. You will also work on Sales requests and liaise with customers to develop specific project design requirements, together with senior staff, delivery managers, to deliver first class projects to our customers. The Team: The Delivery Team, reporting to the VP of Real Estate, is formed by in Regional groups of Project Managers, Design Managers/Engineers, Specialists (namely, Security and Commissioning), Cost Managers and Procurement Managers reporting the Regional Head of Delivery. The Design Managers are managed by a Regional Engineering Manager, who will assign a Design Manager and a supporting engineer (of opposite discipline) to each project. The Design Managers will interface daily with their peers of the Delivery team, but also with the Development Team, who is responsible for site acquisition, power and connectivity searches, authorities' approval, preparation of the project's Design Brief and Business Plan. The Centre of Excellence/Global Engineering Team, reporting to the Global Director of Design & construction, is instead responsible and owner of the GRD and technically responsible for the equipment procurement and vendors management, ensuring at each stage that the projects are compliant with our standardised design. Our core values are: Agility of a Start-Up Collaborate to perform Value Creation Step Up to Challenges The skills and Expertise Required: The ideal candidate should have robust design management skills, a proven record of accomplishment in Multi-Disciplinary Project delivery and a strong background in all aspects of mission critical systems, with a focus on Electrical engineering. A thorough understanding of site planning and interdependent disciplines, such as civils, structures, architecture, demolition, site enabling works and project delivery processes needed to support our growing fleet of Data Centres, is strongly desired. This person shall be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and be a self-starter that can excel with little direction. Ownership: Regularly checks with other areas of the business that they and their team are delivering on their part of any activity, working with them to resolve issues to ensure flawless delivery Regularly reviews spend and identifies opportunities to drive down the cost or improve the return on investment of their personal / team's activities Leadership: Looks at industry best practice and current trends/innovations for their role and applies these within Colt - sharing what has worked and what has not (and why) with others who hold similar roles within the business. Understands cultural differences and utilises this understanding to ensure the successful completion of a task Teamwork: Proactively requests other team member's views and opinions; using this feedback to improve personal performance Identifies areas where relationships between the team and its stakeholders are not working effectively; making well-considered recommendations on suggestions for improvement - implements agreed actions. Takes action to maintain morale and productivity of geographically distributed teams. Technical Knowledge: Previous experience of working in a MEP data centre design role within mission critical facilities with design experience with all the following: Generators, and Transformers MV and LV Switch Gear Lighting, Fire systems and Security BMS Proficient knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles General knowledge of CSA (Civils, Structural, Architectural) disciplines principles Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Excellent written and Verbal English skills. Who we are: Colt Data Centre Services provide true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design, build, delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and the APAC. We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 15 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 9 cities. Our Hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business, knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow. We have over 25 years of experience in the industry, delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market. We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know it's the right thing to do for our planet. That's why we're taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey . click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Colt DCS provides true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design build delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and APAC We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 17 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 7 cities. Our hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow We have over 25 years of experience in the industry delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know its the right thing to do for our planet Thats why were taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey Colt DCS has set comprehensive near and long term Science Based Targets to cut our emissions in line with the SBT is latest Net Zero Standard. Design Manager (Senior Electrical Engineer) - London Mission: We are seeking an agile Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Delivery Team at Colt DCS, acting as a project Design Manager and an SME on discipline matters. You will report to the Regional Engineering Manager (UK / EUR) of the Major Builds Delivery Team in Colt DCS and will be based in the UK with a focus on out London portfolio. You will play a leading role in the delivery of a multi-disciplinary design, managing external engineering consultants and contractors to meet programme, design and budget for the successful delivery of the project and to achieve cost effective and resilient infrastructures in line with Colt's Global design standards. The successful candidate must take an agile approach to design, cost and programme & project management always, providing solutions to potential issues and having a direct input to the business performance, ensuring that we, as a team, deliver on time and on budget, every time. You must have the 'outside of the box' thinking mentality when reacting to design and site-specific project issues that hamper the project design or overall programme delivery, working alongside key business stakeholders to ensure we stay customer focussed on all times. Outcomes: You should manage the Design Programme to ensure on time creation and review of Employers Requirements (ER's), tender information and design documentation issued for planning and Construction. You will be required to steer and guide and challenge the external Design Consultants and Contractors when required taking a 'Trust but Verify' approach, to ensure they deliver a design to meet the requirements of the Design Brief, periodically assessing and evaluating all project related design decisions presented by consultants and contractors with support if required from Senior DCS staff. You will apply a commercial approach in all aspects of the work including design engineering and construction, working with other engineering functions, Procurement and Delivery to ensure that the procurement of all items is conducted on the most cost-effective basis to drive reduction in costs, maximise our speed to Market, while obtaining the lowest PUE values that meet Colt's sustainability and environmental targets. The Design Manager will be required to analyse, review and comment on design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data submitted for Colt DCS review on BIM 360 Platform and to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications; you will also actively participate to the team workload to ensure that all project documentation internal governance approvals are completed in a detailed and timely fashion. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will also participate in project Commissioning activities and, when requested, support and advise the Global Head of Electrical Engineering on lessons learnt from live projects regarding Electrical infrastructure, Sequence of Operations, Equipment selection, as well as participating when requested to study innovative solutions and appraise modern technologies that are available on the market. This is to ensure that Colt DCS remains the market leader with pioneering data centre design, low PUE, and 'future proofing' our Global Reference design (GRD) for any new potential technologies that we may incorporate into the overall design in the near future. You will support the Project managers to drive project programmes/delivery while working closely with the other design engineers and construction teams to ensure milestones and completion dates are met with successful handover to the client on time. You will also work on Sales requests and liaise with customers to develop specific project design requirements, together with senior staff, delivery managers, to deliver first class projects to our customers. The Team: The Delivery Team, reporting to the VP of Real Estate, is formed by in Regional groups of Project Managers, Design Managers/Engineers, Specialists (namely, Security and Commissioning), Cost Managers and Procurement Managers reporting the Regional Head of Delivery. The Design Managers are managed by a Regional Engineering Manager, who will assign a Design Manager and a supporting engineer (of opposite discipline) to each project. The Design Managers will interface daily with their peers of the Delivery team, but also with the Development Team, who is responsible for site acquisition, power and connectivity searches, authorities' approval, preparation of the project's Design Brief and Business Plan. The Centre of Excellence/Global Engineering Team, reporting to the Global Director of Design & construction, is instead responsible and owner of the GRD and technically responsible for the equipment procurement and vendors management, ensuring at each stage that the projects are compliant with our standardised design. Our core values are: Agility of a Start-Up Collaborate to perform Value Creation Step Up to Challenges The skills and Expertise Required: The ideal candidate should have robust design management skills, a proven record of accomplishment in Multi-Disciplinary Project delivery and a strong background in all aspects of mission critical systems, with a focus on Electrical engineering. A thorough understanding of site planning and interdependent disciplines, such as civils, structures, architecture, demolition, site enabling works and project delivery processes needed to support our growing fleet of Data Centres, is strongly desired. This person shall be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and be a self-starter that can excel with little direction. Ownership: Regularly checks with other areas of the business that they and their team are delivering on their part of any activity, working with them to resolve issues to ensure flawless delivery Regularly reviews spend and identifies opportunities to drive down the cost or improve the return on investment of their personal / team's activities Leadership: Looks at industry best practice and current trends/innovations for their role and applies these within Colt - sharing what has worked and what has not (and why) with others who hold similar roles within the business. Understands cultural differences and utilises this understanding to ensure the successful completion of a task Teamwork: Proactively requests other team member's views and opinions; using this feedback to improve personal performance Identifies areas where relationships between the team and its stakeholders are not working effectively; making well-considered recommendations on suggestions for improvement - implements agreed actions. Takes action to maintain morale and productivity of geographically distributed teams. Technical Knowledge: Previous experience of working in a MEP data centre design role within mission critical facilities with design experience with all the following: Generators, and Transformers MV and LV Switch Gear Lighting, Fire systems and Security BMS Proficient knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles General knowledge of CSA (Civils, Structural, Architectural) disciplines principles Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Excellent written and Verbal English skills. Who we are: Colt Data Centre Services provide true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design, build, delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and the APAC. We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 15 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 9 cities. Our Hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business, knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow. We have over 25 years of experience in the industry, delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market. We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know it's the right thing to do for our planet. That's why we're taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey . click apply for full job details
I am currently recruiting for a Graduate/Junior BA based in Wolverhampton/Birmingham - paying £30K/35K Responsibilities Acting as a customer proxy for the development team during the development cycle of specific products and features Analysing the new requirements from our clients and translating into requirements and tickets for our application developers Evolving EPICs and user stories through development reviews Develop an extensive knowledge of the core risk solved products and applications Support the Product Manager in aligning core customer requirements with the published product roadmap: developing mock ups - creation of test plans to support user stories - defining functional requirements Establish effective working relationships with the project team Support client workshops, document and clarifying requirements Customer satisfaction: at all times, keeping the client at the centre of what we do and making sure that client satisfaction is maintained so that they remain a client and act as an advocate for our product You must have the following skills Excellent attention to detail Experience of working with business teams An understanding and comprehensive knowledge of the general insurance market is highly desirable Strong verbal and written communication skills Understanding of the Agile methodology and experience of using solutions such as JIRA is an advantage Please contact Sarah Brown on / Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
I am currently recruiting for a Graduate/Junior BA based in Wolverhampton/Birmingham - paying £30K/35K Responsibilities Acting as a customer proxy for the development team during the development cycle of specific products and features Analysing the new requirements from our clients and translating into requirements and tickets for our application developers Evolving EPICs and user stories through development reviews Develop an extensive knowledge of the core risk solved products and applications Support the Product Manager in aligning core customer requirements with the published product roadmap: developing mock ups - creation of test plans to support user stories - defining functional requirements Establish effective working relationships with the project team Support client workshops, document and clarifying requirements Customer satisfaction: at all times, keeping the client at the centre of what we do and making sure that client satisfaction is maintained so that they remain a client and act as an advocate for our product You must have the following skills Excellent attention to detail Experience of working with business teams An understanding and comprehensive knowledge of the general insurance market is highly desirable Strong verbal and written communication skills Understanding of the Agile methodology and experience of using solutions such as JIRA is an advantage Please contact Sarah Brown on / Visit the IDEX Consulting Ltd website for further opportunities. Please note that the information supplied may be retained for up to 10 years for use in connection with future vacancies. For full information on how we use your data, please visit the IDEX Consulting website and view our Privacy Policy. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission At IDEX, we strive for an inclusion-first company culture where everyone is treated fairly and can bring their authentic selves to work. We recognise and acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.
Our client is a highly successful IT and data centre service provider that operates predominantly with multinational enterprises, data centre operators and channel partners. Most of our client's work is in the South-East however this does extend internationally, into Europe, America, and Asia. Our client has a well-established brand and standing within the industry and a reputation for delivering outstanding services and quality. You will report to the PMO Manager and will be working closely with the sales, operations and project management team, the position plans a key role in the coordination, management, financial reporting and delivery of all our clients services and growth. The role requires the Technical Project Manager (TPM) to effectively manage the implementation of client projects working both with the The TPM will be the face of our client and also some of their partner companies and has to be authorative, flexible, resourcesful, highly motivated and an effective team player to succeed. You must be able to prioritise effectively by having a methodical, detailed orientated approach to work and an ability to meet targets and deadlines. Project management will involve working directly with clients both face to face and remotely, you must be confident using video conferencing and sharing tools. Our TPMs must be able to own, manage, visualise and deliver the full life cycle project management experience to our clients, from project initiation to project closure. To do this we expect you to be qualified or highly experienced with the use of formal project management methodologies. The TPM role is a hybrid role based in Chelmsford but involves travel to client and data centre sites to actively participate, manage, lead and work with client and internal teams as required. Requirements Experience, Knowledge and background Experienced in a wide base of technologies, especially knowledge of data centre, office based, server, storage and network infrastructures and an appetite to learn, stay up to date and keep skills and knowledge current and relevant. A solid background (preferably hands on) in all aspects of data centres and the equipment that is in them from rack layouts and patch schedules, to overhead containment and structured cabling layouts. Service delivery, installation and implementation exposure and knowledge are key. Experience of budgeting and forecasting and managing milestones, quality standards and formal change management. Managing partner/suppliers/clients. You will have direct ownership of the customer relationship during the project and must be able to manage scope and work across global teams in multiple time zones Project Exposure Requirements: End to End Project Management (3 + years) Data Centre Audits, Migrations, Commissioning and Decommissioning Asset and cable/connectivity auditing Data Centre IMACs and general maintenance Office tech builds/moves, expansion and consolidations End of Life/ Hardware Refreshes across Network, Server, Storage WAN/ LAN Connectivity (CISCO, 3rd Party Carriers), Customer Extranet and B2B Networks Wireless networks Desktop Transformation and PC Hardware Refresh Structured Cabling architecture, installation and testing Technical Design Relevant Skills and Qualifications Be an excellent communicator both written and verbally and be able to explain and describe complex information without ambiguity. Must be able to effectively listen and communicate with clients to manage, explain and understand technical, business and process drivers within a project and ensure key messages and information are fully understood and conveyed. Understand revenue models, P&L, and cost-to-completion projections. Creation and management of project documentation, reports and information (status reports, technical designs, communications plans, etc.) Outlook, Internet, Office suite, UC tools, cloud-based apps and especially Microsoft Excel skills, must be extremely good. We are a technology company and so must show leadership, confidence and fluency in picking up new technologies and systems quickly and using them to our advantage. IT Project Management with strong and broad understanding of IT infrastructure, theories, principles, and practices and the inter-dependencies of the servers, networks, storage, firewalls and other supporting services. PMP/Prince2/Agile qualifications and experience and an understanding of ITIL service management principles plus a knowledge of Microsoft Projects would be an advantage. Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing client needs and requirements. Foster and ensure excellent communication between all parties of the projects and ensure regular reporting, stage management and review. Work closely with the clients and project management team to understand project requirements and lead on proposal efforts, including definition of deliverables, completing project scoping and assessments. Effectively apply appropriate methodology and enforce project standards and know when to escalate to resolves issues in a timely fashion Minimise exposure and risk on projects by managing issues, risk, change and project budget with timely analysis and forecasting Initiate project reviews, identify and actively share lessons learned with team members and other team members. 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Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Our client is a highly successful IT and data centre service provider that operates predominantly with multinational enterprises, data centre operators and channel partners. Most of our client's work is in the South-East however this does extend internationally, into Europe, America, and Asia. Our client has a well-established brand and standing within the industry and a reputation for delivering outstanding services and quality. You will report to the PMO Manager and will be working closely with the sales, operations and project management team, the position plans a key role in the coordination, management, financial reporting and delivery of all our clients services and growth. The role requires the Technical Project Manager (TPM) to effectively manage the implementation of client projects working both with the The TPM will be the face of our client and also some of their partner companies and has to be authorative, flexible, resourcesful, highly motivated and an effective team player to succeed. You must be able to prioritise effectively by having a methodical, detailed orientated approach to work and an ability to meet targets and deadlines. Project management will involve working directly with clients both face to face and remotely, you must be confident using video conferencing and sharing tools. Our TPMs must be able to own, manage, visualise and deliver the full life cycle project management experience to our clients, from project initiation to project closure. To do this we expect you to be qualified or highly experienced with the use of formal project management methodologies. The TPM role is a hybrid role based in Chelmsford but involves travel to client and data centre sites to actively participate, manage, lead and work with client and internal teams as required. Requirements Experience, Knowledge and background Experienced in a wide base of technologies, especially knowledge of data centre, office based, server, storage and network infrastructures and an appetite to learn, stay up to date and keep skills and knowledge current and relevant. A solid background (preferably hands on) in all aspects of data centres and the equipment that is in them from rack layouts and patch schedules, to overhead containment and structured cabling layouts. Service delivery, installation and implementation exposure and knowledge are key. Experience of budgeting and forecasting and managing milestones, quality standards and formal change management. Managing partner/suppliers/clients. You will have direct ownership of the customer relationship during the project and must be able to manage scope and work across global teams in multiple time zones Project Exposure Requirements: End to End Project Management (3 + years) Data Centre Audits, Migrations, Commissioning and Decommissioning Asset and cable/connectivity auditing Data Centre IMACs and general maintenance Office tech builds/moves, expansion and consolidations End of Life/ Hardware Refreshes across Network, Server, Storage WAN/ LAN Connectivity (CISCO, 3rd Party Carriers), Customer Extranet and B2B Networks Wireless networks Desktop Transformation and PC Hardware Refresh Structured Cabling architecture, installation and testing Technical Design Relevant Skills and Qualifications Be an excellent communicator both written and verbally and be able to explain and describe complex information without ambiguity. Must be able to effectively listen and communicate with clients to manage, explain and understand technical, business and process drivers within a project and ensure key messages and information are fully understood and conveyed. Understand revenue models, P&L, and cost-to-completion projections. Creation and management of project documentation, reports and information (status reports, technical designs, communications plans, etc.) Outlook, Internet, Office suite, UC tools, cloud-based apps and especially Microsoft Excel skills, must be extremely good. We are a technology company and so must show leadership, confidence and fluency in picking up new technologies and systems quickly and using them to our advantage. IT Project Management with strong and broad understanding of IT infrastructure, theories, principles, and practices and the inter-dependencies of the servers, networks, storage, firewalls and other supporting services. PMP/Prince2/Agile qualifications and experience and an understanding of ITIL service management principles plus a knowledge of Microsoft Projects would be an advantage. Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing client needs and requirements. Foster and ensure excellent communication between all parties of the projects and ensure regular reporting, stage management and review. Work closely with the clients and project management team to understand project requirements and lead on proposal efforts, including definition of deliverables, completing project scoping and assessments. Effectively apply appropriate methodology and enforce project standards and know when to escalate to resolves issues in a timely fashion Minimise exposure and risk on projects by managing issues, risk, change and project budget with timely analysis and forecasting Initiate project reviews, identify and actively share lessons learned with team members and other team members. Clean driving licence.
Lioness Recruitment are specialists in helping you find a role that will make you happy too. A large, technologically transforming RSL are looking for an experienced Senior Agile Project Manager to join their technology team on a permanent basis. This role offers majority remote working with approximately one day per week required working from offices based in Hampshire. You will be responsible for leading teams within technology and digital, so they deliver their objectives on time and to budget and to the highest quality levels. You will use tools to plan, review and progress ways/methodologies of working to ensure the most successful continuous improvement and cohesion for your teams. You will be responsible for business case planning, cost estimates, risk and benefits assessment/management, guiding senior stakeholders through change as well as mentoring Project Managers and Leads. This is a split role across project management and scrum management/agile delivery and candidates must have significant experience in both areas. Essential Skills: Solid experience as a Senior Project Manager or Agile Delivery Manager within technology focussed teams Business case planning, budgetary responsibility, risk & benefits assessment/management Guiding senior stakeholders through change to C-level Demonstrable knowledge of Scrum values such as facilitation, servant leadership, situational awareness, empowerment, continual improvement, conflict resolutions and patterns and techniques for the Scrum approach such as burndown technologies, retrospective formats etc Agile techniques (User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing) Knowledge of other Agile methodology (Kanban, Crystal, DSDM, FDD, Lean, SAFe) Wagile/Waterfall Experience of delivering social housing technology projects such as asset management, property & compliance, scheduling, mobile working etc would be highly advantageous for this role Ready to take the first step to your next step? Ready to be brave? Then we re ready to help. Lioness Recruitment acts as an employment agency and an employment business. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and welcome applications from all communities.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Lioness Recruitment are specialists in helping you find a role that will make you happy too. A large, technologically transforming RSL are looking for an experienced Senior Agile Project Manager to join their technology team on a permanent basis. This role offers majority remote working with approximately one day per week required working from offices based in Hampshire. You will be responsible for leading teams within technology and digital, so they deliver their objectives on time and to budget and to the highest quality levels. You will use tools to plan, review and progress ways/methodologies of working to ensure the most successful continuous improvement and cohesion for your teams. You will be responsible for business case planning, cost estimates, risk and benefits assessment/management, guiding senior stakeholders through change as well as mentoring Project Managers and Leads. This is a split role across project management and scrum management/agile delivery and candidates must have significant experience in both areas. Essential Skills: Solid experience as a Senior Project Manager or Agile Delivery Manager within technology focussed teams Business case planning, budgetary responsibility, risk & benefits assessment/management Guiding senior stakeholders through change to C-level Demonstrable knowledge of Scrum values such as facilitation, servant leadership, situational awareness, empowerment, continual improvement, conflict resolutions and patterns and techniques for the Scrum approach such as burndown technologies, retrospective formats etc Agile techniques (User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing) Knowledge of other Agile methodology (Kanban, Crystal, DSDM, FDD, Lean, SAFe) Wagile/Waterfall Experience of delivering social housing technology projects such as asset management, property & compliance, scheduling, mobile working etc would be highly advantageous for this role Ready to take the first step to your next step? Ready to be brave? Then we re ready to help. Lioness Recruitment acts as an employment agency and an employment business. We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and welcome applications from all communities.