The Lead Tester will sit within the Kuro Health Product Team and lead functional testing and test co-ordination as the Group moves forward with a number of new IT platform implementations and enhancements.
You will be responsible for ensuring that new developments are thoroughly and meticulously tested, with issues identified and passed back to the developers for further work as well establishing test processes and practices.
With experience of planning and executing test cycles in an agile delivery environment, this role would suit someone with testing experience as part of a test team, wanting to take a first step into a test lead role.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Key accountabilities & responsibilities
Works closely with the product owners to determine the scope of testing for each release based on the requirements.
Constructs well structured test plans and test cases, confirms and manages own time against effort estimates.
Agrees testing metrics and success criteria with the product team. Ensures quality criteria are met prior to sign-off for release.
Executes testing against test plans.
Works with product and development resources to ensure that any defects are appropriately recorded and prioritised.
Identifies any risks and issues relating to testing and escalates appropriately.
Tracks progress and QA metrics, communicates the status of testing clearly ensuring all interested parties receive regular updates.
Creates standard test collateral for re-use as required such as test plans, test and defect reports.
Provides knowledge of testing best practice throughout the development lifecycle.
Supports UAT of changes and releases within the business units, including collating and prioritising defects, managing retests and reporting on test progress.
Proactively identifies areas for improvement in testing, establishing and presenting recommendations to the Product Manager.
Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration within the scrum environment.
Key Relationships
Develops strong relationships with Product, Development and operational delivery teams to ensure that testing can be executed effectively.
Person Specification
Experience - Essential
Functional testing experience in an agile delivery environment and knowledge of software testing.
Experience of creating and maintaining test plans.
Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers.
Experience of working in a cross-functional environment with product owners, business analysts, developers, business testers and operational stakeholders.
Education and qualifications - Desirable
ISTQB/ISEB Testing Certification
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Excellent test planning and co-ordination skills
Understanding of testing best practices
Clear communicator
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Case management and workflow systems
API testing
Behaviour - Essential
Self-motivated and proactive. High levels of commitment and enthusiasm
Happy to get hands dirty where required!
Collaborative style with the ability to influence others
Positive professional attitude to getting things done
Innovative, constantly looking for new opportunities and solutions
Works well as part of a team
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Sep 18, 2023
Full time
The Lead Tester will sit within the Kuro Health Product Team and lead functional testing and test co-ordination as the Group moves forward with a number of new IT platform implementations and enhancements.
You will be responsible for ensuring that new developments are thoroughly and meticulously tested, with issues identified and passed back to the developers for further work as well establishing test processes and practices.
With experience of planning and executing test cycles in an agile delivery environment, this role would suit someone with testing experience as part of a test team, wanting to take a first step into a test lead role.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Key accountabilities & responsibilities
Works closely with the product owners to determine the scope of testing for each release based on the requirements.
Constructs well structured test plans and test cases, confirms and manages own time against effort estimates.
Agrees testing metrics and success criteria with the product team. Ensures quality criteria are met prior to sign-off for release.
Executes testing against test plans.
Works with product and development resources to ensure that any defects are appropriately recorded and prioritised.
Identifies any risks and issues relating to testing and escalates appropriately.
Tracks progress and QA metrics, communicates the status of testing clearly ensuring all interested parties receive regular updates.
Creates standard test collateral for re-use as required such as test plans, test and defect reports.
Provides knowledge of testing best practice throughout the development lifecycle.
Supports UAT of changes and releases within the business units, including collating and prioritising defects, managing retests and reporting on test progress.
Proactively identifies areas for improvement in testing, establishing and presenting recommendations to the Product Manager.
Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration within the scrum environment.
Key Relationships
Develops strong relationships with Product, Development and operational delivery teams to ensure that testing can be executed effectively.
Person Specification
Experience - Essential
Functional testing experience in an agile delivery environment and knowledge of software testing.
Experience of creating and maintaining test plans.
Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers.
Experience of working in a cross-functional environment with product owners, business analysts, developers, business testers and operational stakeholders.
Education and qualifications - Desirable
ISTQB/ISEB Testing Certification
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Excellent test planning and co-ordination skills
Understanding of testing best practices
Clear communicator
Skills and knowledge - Essential
Case management and workflow systems
API testing
Behaviour - Essential
Self-motivated and proactive. High levels of commitment and enthusiasm
Happy to get hands dirty where required!
Collaborative style with the ability to influence others
Positive professional attitude to getting things done
Innovative, constantly looking for new opportunities and solutions
Works well as part of a team
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Location
Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD
About the job
Job summary
Dstl is the science and technology arm of the Ministry of Defence. We improve the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces helping keep our country safe.
The Cyber Security and Safety Group has never been more important. Many military platforms such as fast jets, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous functions to control all aspects of their behaviour.
We’re looking for mathematically strong data scientists to help make AI reliant military systems robust and trustworthy in complex operations to help save lives.
An example of our world class inspiring work is designing and trialling a variety of autonomous air and ground vehicles out in Salisbury plain with the US and Australia. AI models were retrained in flight to meet changing mission situations to enhance commanders’ decision-making.
You could be involved in:
Assessing and improving AI content in Defence and Security safety critical systems in the Air, Sea and Land domains, to ensure that they are safe, secure and protected.
Applying the latest thinking in verification and validation of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions for defence and security purposes.
Innovating to support the delivery of the UK Cyber Strategy by researching algorithms for Cyber defence.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
Job description
In this role you will:
Have a drive for keeping abreast of the latest developments in cyber security and emerging trends in artificial intelligence. We give our people the opportunity to think and innovate. We offer loads of opportunities for training and scholarships, attending and presenting at conferences, and collaborating with internal research and industry and academia.
Work in a team consisting of highly professional Autonomy and Mathematical experts with enviable national and international reputations to take part in cutting edge research. Use your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to implement state of art methods and tools.
Develop a knowledge of undertaking verification, validation and vulnerability assessments on Systems of interest.
Appreciate the importance of safety, security requirements to have a positive impact on defence and security of the UK.
Deliver technical reports and recommendations to leadership, senior officials across government and military and other non-technical audiences through clear data storytelling and well-crafted verbal presentations
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has:
A keen interest in algorithms, AI, ML or statistical analysis along with a willingness to develop additional capabilities in cyber security and safety.
Experience contributing to Software or AI / ML intensive projects.
Is looking for a career with a difference, doing a job that provides the latest and most effective tools to defend our nation and uphold the principle of freedom.
Important Information:
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Seeing the Big Picture
Working Together
Benefits
Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:
Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).
Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.
Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will be taking place bi-weekly throughout the campaign, successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview via MS Teams.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Dstl Recruitment
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.
Attachments
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Jul 03, 2023
Full time
Location
Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD
About the job
Job summary
Dstl is the science and technology arm of the Ministry of Defence. We improve the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces helping keep our country safe.
The Cyber Security and Safety Group has never been more important. Many military platforms such as fast jets, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous functions to control all aspects of their behaviour.
We’re looking for mathematically strong data scientists to help make AI reliant military systems robust and trustworthy in complex operations to help save lives.
An example of our world class inspiring work is designing and trialling a variety of autonomous air and ground vehicles out in Salisbury plain with the US and Australia. AI models were retrained in flight to meet changing mission situations to enhance commanders’ decision-making.
You could be involved in:
Assessing and improving AI content in Defence and Security safety critical systems in the Air, Sea and Land domains, to ensure that they are safe, secure and protected.
Applying the latest thinking in verification and validation of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions for defence and security purposes.
Innovating to support the delivery of the UK Cyber Strategy by researching algorithms for Cyber defence.
Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.
We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels.
Job description
In this role you will:
Have a drive for keeping abreast of the latest developments in cyber security and emerging trends in artificial intelligence. We give our people the opportunity to think and innovate. We offer loads of opportunities for training and scholarships, attending and presenting at conferences, and collaborating with internal research and industry and academia.
Work in a team consisting of highly professional Autonomy and Mathematical experts with enviable national and international reputations to take part in cutting edge research. Use your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to implement state of art methods and tools.
Develop a knowledge of undertaking verification, validation and vulnerability assessments on Systems of interest.
Appreciate the importance of safety, security requirements to have a positive impact on defence and security of the UK.
Deliver technical reports and recommendations to leadership, senior officials across government and military and other non-technical audiences through clear data storytelling and well-crafted verbal presentations
Person specification
We are looking for someone who has:
A keen interest in algorithms, AI, ML or statistical analysis along with a willingness to develop additional capabilities in cyber security and safety.
Experience contributing to Software or AI / ML intensive projects.
Is looking for a career with a difference, doing a job that provides the latest and most effective tools to defend our nation and uphold the principle of freedom.
Important Information:
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.
This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Seeing the Big Picture
Working Together
Benefits
Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:
Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working : Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only).
Working hours: Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
Where you work: Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview.
Annual leave: 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
Learning and Development: Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning.
Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you.
Sifting will be taking place bi-weekly throughout the campaign, successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview via MS Teams.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Dstl Recruitment
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Recruitment team
Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk
Further information
Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.
Attachments
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Test Analyst Web Applications
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £32,876 - £36,229 (Grade 5)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number: 203436
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced User Acceptance Tester to join our growing Digital Services Team.
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, you will work closely with developers, testers and users of the NRW website and Content Management System. You will review and test applications to make sure developments work as expected and meet standards, such as accessibility.
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:
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand technical & business requirements to identify test data requirements and produce test conditions, scenarios and scripts in preparation and execution of a full range of testing including; functional, Integration and Regression activities across multiple teams.
Ability to create and maintain test documentation: e.g. test plans, TTRM, Test Exit reports, Test estimate schedules, and contribute to overall project test plans. Operate the agreed defect life cycle, ensuring defects are assigned to the relevant party, accepted for re-test, re-tested and approved.
Sound understanding of structured test models (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, V- Model), and the ability to work within them appropriately, technical architectures. (Microsoft Cloud technology).
Understanding of the use of test metrics to provide accurate reporting including test progress, scripting, defect tracking, and completion reporting using testing tools and will require applicants to be fully conversant with tools for test requirements.
Excellent technical skills and knowledge including:
Working for/within an organisation which is “data rich”, collecting and generating its own data for use in regulating others, managing its assets or informing others.
Building/working with corporate applications using cloud hosting services such as Azure and of working in environments using MS Sharepoint including Office 365.
Excellent communication and team working skills with the ability to work collaboratively and at pace responding to changes in environment, timescales and priorities, including the ability to work with senior management and internal and external customers and suppliers presenting complex/technical information in a format appropriate for the seniority and technical understanding of the audience. It is imperative to maintain assertive communication in the face of resource availability challenges from business users.
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
Test Analyst Web Applications
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £32,876 - £36,229 (Grade 5)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number: 203436
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced User Acceptance Tester to join our growing Digital Services Team.
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, you will work closely with developers, testers and users of the NRW website and Content Management System. You will review and test applications to make sure developments work as expected and meet standards, such as accessibility.
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:
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand technical & business requirements to identify test data requirements and produce test conditions, scenarios and scripts in preparation and execution of a full range of testing including; functional, Integration and Regression activities across multiple teams.
Ability to create and maintain test documentation: e.g. test plans, TTRM, Test Exit reports, Test estimate schedules, and contribute to overall project test plans. Operate the agreed defect life cycle, ensuring defects are assigned to the relevant party, accepted for re-test, re-tested and approved.
Sound understanding of structured test models (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, V- Model), and the ability to work within them appropriately, technical architectures. (Microsoft Cloud technology).
Understanding of the use of test metrics to provide accurate reporting including test progress, scripting, defect tracking, and completion reporting using testing tools and will require applicants to be fully conversant with tools for test requirements.
Excellent technical skills and knowledge including:
Working for/within an organisation which is “data rich”, collecting and generating its own data for use in regulating others, managing its assets or informing others.
Building/working with corporate applications using cloud hosting services such as Azure and of working in environments using MS Sharepoint including Office 365.
Excellent communication and team working skills with the ability to work collaboratively and at pace responding to changes in environment, timescales and priorities, including the ability to work with senior management and internal and external customers and suppliers presenting complex/technical information in a format appropriate for the seniority and technical understanding of the audience. It is imperative to maintain assertive communication in the face of resource availability challenges from business users.
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.
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Sep 15, 2022
Full time
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
Aug 19, 2022
Full time
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
Job Summary:
The Security Systems Support Engineer (SSE) is an embedded role, with one of Pinkerton's largest clients (Fortune 500 company). The SSE will on a day-to-day basis, manage and maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely triaging, escalation, resolution, and coordination of all activities relating to the enterprise electronic security system to minimize system downtime.
The Engineer provides reactive (including out of hours on call) first-line technical support to service requests with remote diagnosis and resolution of system faults and proactively monitors the health of all security systems and devices. This position can be based anywhere (remote) within the United Kingdom.
Essential Functions:
Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Maintain currency (working practices, risk, threat, regulatory, standards, technology) to ensure the delivery of the essential skills of the role.
Maintain accurate, up to date trackers/reporting tools and provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting metrics.
Mitigate any associated risks and develop (with the appointed installation provider) a coordinated project schedule/plan.
Monitor the various email security support aliases, triage, prioritise, and respond within the agreed response times.
Ensure all faults are captured accurately in the tracker ticketing system.
Provide remote investigation, first line support of all security systems, with escalations to appropriate resources.
Provide first line support to the Security Operations Centre's for all reported security system issues, escalating accordingly after triage.
Provide first line diagnostics of system issues prior to call outs being raised with the security vendor.
Following first line review and diagnostics of any security system faults, provide supporting information of the issue to the security vendor to enable them to provide a costing for site attendance or to expediate a quicker resolution provides estimated cost based upon the approved ROM calculator.
Obtain confirmation from the business owner of related break-fix costs and once approved provide purchase order confirmation to the point of contact or the security vendor and instruct to attend site.
Record and keep updated the break-fix call out log tracking and ticketing system at all stages, so it reflects the latest status of the call out/issue. This will include escalation, update, rectification notes, financials, and any associated correspondence.
Coordinate any works and site visits relating to the security systems with other parties and stakeholders on site following their processes as required.
Support with the coordination and oversee the execution of the planned preventative maintenance delivery by approved security vendors and validate their work in accordance with the clients' expectations.
Review any remediation proposal provided by the approved security vendors to ensure suitability prior to submittal for client for approval.
Escalate any concerns which impact on the security systems' performance to the EMEA Supplier Manager.
Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly spot checks on the systems to verify their correct operations and where required provide reports.
Conduct signal review - using the site signal trace – identify any items in the system tree that need review and provide a detailed breakdown of each devices reported activity along with any devices needing special attention.
Support the EMEA Supplier Manager with managing the EMEA approved security device/vendor list by providing feedback and input on supplier/device performance with recommendations for areas of improvement.
Contribute to the development and continual improvement of the EMEA regional specific standards, processes and supporting documentation. Ensure all processes are optimized and continually aligned to the client requirements.
All other duties assigned.
Education, Experience, and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience gained in an engineering capacity of installing, servicing, commissioning, technical support role, managing the deployment of standalone and integrated physical electronic security systems.
Competencies:
Thorough understanding of IT principles and practices.
Good understanding of enterprise security in a business environment.
Solid understanding of security operations, design, and systems integration.
Understanding of security systems Analog and IP CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion – intimate knowledge of Lenel, Milestone and Galaxy are desirable but the ability to learn these systems is critical.
Knowledge of local code/regulation/legislation knowledge for EMEA is desirable.
Able to take accountability and ownership of issues, actions, decisions, and outcomes.
Adaptable to work variations while ensuring on-going performance effectiveness.
Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.
Jun 12, 2022
Full time
Job Summary:
The Security Systems Support Engineer (SSE) is an embedded role, with one of Pinkerton's largest clients (Fortune 500 company). The SSE will on a day-to-day basis, manage and maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely triaging, escalation, resolution, and coordination of all activities relating to the enterprise electronic security system to minimize system downtime.
The Engineer provides reactive (including out of hours on call) first-line technical support to service requests with remote diagnosis and resolution of system faults and proactively monitors the health of all security systems and devices. This position can be based anywhere (remote) within the United Kingdom.
Essential Functions:
Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Maintain currency (working practices, risk, threat, regulatory, standards, technology) to ensure the delivery of the essential skills of the role.
Maintain accurate, up to date trackers/reporting tools and provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting metrics.
Mitigate any associated risks and develop (with the appointed installation provider) a coordinated project schedule/plan.
Monitor the various email security support aliases, triage, prioritise, and respond within the agreed response times.
Ensure all faults are captured accurately in the tracker ticketing system.
Provide remote investigation, first line support of all security systems, with escalations to appropriate resources.
Provide first line support to the Security Operations Centre's for all reported security system issues, escalating accordingly after triage.
Provide first line diagnostics of system issues prior to call outs being raised with the security vendor.
Following first line review and diagnostics of any security system faults, provide supporting information of the issue to the security vendor to enable them to provide a costing for site attendance or to expediate a quicker resolution provides estimated cost based upon the approved ROM calculator.
Obtain confirmation from the business owner of related break-fix costs and once approved provide purchase order confirmation to the point of contact or the security vendor and instruct to attend site.
Record and keep updated the break-fix call out log tracking and ticketing system at all stages, so it reflects the latest status of the call out/issue. This will include escalation, update, rectification notes, financials, and any associated correspondence.
Coordinate any works and site visits relating to the security systems with other parties and stakeholders on site following their processes as required.
Support with the coordination and oversee the execution of the planned preventative maintenance delivery by approved security vendors and validate their work in accordance with the clients' expectations.
Review any remediation proposal provided by the approved security vendors to ensure suitability prior to submittal for client for approval.
Escalate any concerns which impact on the security systems' performance to the EMEA Supplier Manager.
Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly spot checks on the systems to verify their correct operations and where required provide reports.
Conduct signal review - using the site signal trace – identify any items in the system tree that need review and provide a detailed breakdown of each devices reported activity along with any devices needing special attention.
Support the EMEA Supplier Manager with managing the EMEA approved security device/vendor list by providing feedback and input on supplier/device performance with recommendations for areas of improvement.
Contribute to the development and continual improvement of the EMEA regional specific standards, processes and supporting documentation. Ensure all processes are optimized and continually aligned to the client requirements.
All other duties assigned.
Education, Experience, and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience gained in an engineering capacity of installing, servicing, commissioning, technical support role, managing the deployment of standalone and integrated physical electronic security systems.
Competencies:
Thorough understanding of IT principles and practices.
Good understanding of enterprise security in a business environment.
Solid understanding of security operations, design, and systems integration.
Understanding of security systems Analog and IP CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion – intimate knowledge of Lenel, Milestone and Galaxy are desirable but the ability to learn these systems is critical.
Knowledge of local code/regulation/legislation knowledge for EMEA is desirable.
Able to take accountability and ownership of issues, actions, decisions, and outcomes.
Adaptable to work variations while ensuring on-going performance effectiveness.
Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.
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 !!
Salary 65,000 - 75,000 GBP per year Requirements: - Significant experience of PHP (Symfony, Laravel), OOP, Design patterns. SQL (MySQL) Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude Ability to work independently. Proven ability to self-motivate, work to deadlines and great attention to detail Solid understanding of best practices around coding standards, security, and performance Strong interpersonal skills, ability to present and liaise with all team members across the Group. Responsibilities: - We are looking for an experienced Senior Developer for our products, to work within our existing Engineering team in a fast- growing company. If you want to create your own footprint and grow in an exciting company with a flagship product based in Asia and Australia, then look no further. This role requires the ability to be part of a cross-functional team that's responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. Key Duties & Accountabilities: Backend development Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices Responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our product Keeping up to date with emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities The successful applicant should be comfortable around coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility. Technologies: - PHP - OOP - MySQL - Symfony - Laravel More: Telum Media creates connections between the media and public relations sectors using our industry-focused online media contacts database, events, news and communications channels. We help public relations firms and in-house communication teams connect with the right journalists and media outlets at the right time. Our teams across the Asia Pacific region work diligently to ensure our media contacts platform is up-to-date, rich in helpful information and user-friendly. Also, we facilitate events that forge meaningful connections for clients and the industry. We work with journalists to publish short and long-form content, support calls for help with our media requests, and industry recruitment with our jobs board. We are seeking someone to join our growing information and tech company established as a market leader. We are looking for an ambitious Senior Developer to join our Team in London. As part of the Engineering Team, you will work in a fast-paced environment with the existing team and other functions across the group. Our business is built by a diverse team of web developers, administrators, QA analysts, sales executives and many more. Globally we are united by our shared values and passion that drive our culture. We are a highly collaborative and passionate team, based in an incredible location in Central London and can offer plenty of variety and stimulation for the successful candidate, alongside fantastic career prospects. We offer flexible remote working opportunities dependent on candidate. Find out more at
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Salary 65,000 - 75,000 GBP per year Requirements: - Significant experience of PHP (Symfony, Laravel), OOP, Design patterns. SQL (MySQL) Analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude Ability to work independently. Proven ability to self-motivate, work to deadlines and great attention to detail Solid understanding of best practices around coding standards, security, and performance Strong interpersonal skills, ability to present and liaise with all team members across the Group. Responsibilities: - We are looking for an experienced Senior Developer for our products, to work within our existing Engineering team in a fast- growing company. If you want to create your own footprint and grow in an exciting company with a flagship product based in Asia and Australia, then look no further. This role requires the ability to be part of a cross-functional team that's responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. Key Duties & Accountabilities: Backend development Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices Responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our product Keeping up to date with emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities The successful applicant should be comfortable around coding languages, development frameworks and third-party libraries. You should also be a team player with a knack for visual design and utility. Technologies: - PHP - OOP - MySQL - Symfony - Laravel More: Telum Media creates connections between the media and public relations sectors using our industry-focused online media contacts database, events, news and communications channels. We help public relations firms and in-house communication teams connect with the right journalists and media outlets at the right time. Our teams across the Asia Pacific region work diligently to ensure our media contacts platform is up-to-date, rich in helpful information and user-friendly. Also, we facilitate events that forge meaningful connections for clients and the industry. We work with journalists to publish short and long-form content, support calls for help with our media requests, and industry recruitment with our jobs board. We are seeking someone to join our growing information and tech company established as a market leader. We are looking for an ambitious Senior Developer to join our Team in London. As part of the Engineering Team, you will work in a fast-paced environment with the existing team and other functions across the group. Our business is built by a diverse team of web developers, administrators, QA analysts, sales executives and many more. Globally we are united by our shared values and passion that drive our culture. We are a highly collaborative and passionate team, based in an incredible location in Central London and can offer plenty of variety and stimulation for the successful candidate, alongside fantastic career prospects. We offer flexible remote working opportunities dependent on candidate. Find out more at
Test Lead 6 Month Contract Outside IR35 UK Based Our Life and Pensions client require a Test analyst to help support on an exciting project for an initial 6-month contract. Key Responsibilities: Proactively work with other programme members and business stakeholders to define the scope of testing HR System transformation (Oracle HRMS) Payroll experience Create and prioritise test scenarios and success criteria Write test scripts for test scenarios and review test scripts written by our solution partners Experience of UAT Helps ensure that all elements of business data and input are correct Working as part of a team with other Test Analysts to contribute effectively to the test design, preparation and execution phases Carryout reviews of the documentation in preparation for test planning Supports the production of the Test Plan by the Test Manager Monitors and reports progress to all interested parties and escalate issues as required If this role sounds of interest, please apply and I will call you to discuss. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Test Lead 6 Month Contract Outside IR35 UK Based Our Life and Pensions client require a Test analyst to help support on an exciting project for an initial 6-month contract. Key Responsibilities: Proactively work with other programme members and business stakeholders to define the scope of testing HR System transformation (Oracle HRMS) Payroll experience Create and prioritise test scenarios and success criteria Write test scripts for test scenarios and review test scripts written by our solution partners Experience of UAT Helps ensure that all elements of business data and input are correct Working as part of a team with other Test Analysts to contribute effectively to the test design, preparation and execution phases Carryout reviews of the documentation in preparation for test planning Supports the production of the Test Plan by the Test Manager Monitors and reports progress to all interested parties and escalate issues as required If this role sounds of interest, please apply and I will call you to discuss. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Norton Rose Fulbright Llp
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Practice Group / Department: HR Systems - EMEA Job Description We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. We value difference and actively promote a culture of respect for each individual, encouraging and creating inclusion. Our new hybrid working model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. The Role: Join the People & Culture team at Norton Rose Fulbright as a Workday - Senior HR Systems Analyst in our Newcastle Office (Hybrid), where you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our Workday platform to support our EMEA region. Reporting to the Senior HR Systems Manager, you will collaborate with various teams to ensure the effective utilization of Workday across the organization. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with People & Culture teams to gather requirements and offer recommendations for optimizing Workday usage. Manage the change request process, document changes, design, test, and implement solutions in accordance with internal governance procedures. Provide support to People & Culture Project teams as needed, offering input and assistance across various project portfolios. Conduct audits of Workday setup, structure, and data, providing input on cleanup and best practices. Communicate changes, update work instructions, and produce guidance documentation. Triage, diagnose, and resolve issues originating from end-users and business process events. Troubleshoot system integration issues, collaborating closely with IT to support new integrations. Assist with general maintenance and configuration across multiple Workday modules. Support training and engagement initiatives to ensure stakeholders fully utilise Workday. Design, build, test, and deploy Workday reports and dashboards using Prism Analytics, Advanced Report, and Composite Reporting. Assist with mass data requests using EIBs to create efficiencies for cyclical system updates. Proactively monitor new features released by Workday and advocate for appropriate adoption plans. Conduct functional and regression testing for all system fixes, upgrades, patches, and other maintenance activities. Skills and Experience Required: 5+ years of hands-on technical Workday experience, including configuration of Core HCM and at least one other module. Previous exposure to Workday optimization or implementation projects. Detail-oriented with a keen eye for configuration and testing activity. Improvement-oriented mindset. Understanding of Workday integrations preferred. Workday HCM certification or Pro accreditation is advantageous. Ability to multitask, manage work under pressure, and deliver to agreed deadlines. Discrete with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and departmental security. Strong collaborator with the ability to work independently and use initiative to research solutions with minimal guidance. Our clients come first; whilst we have a high-performance culture and work hard as a team, in return we offer a range of competitive benefits including: 25 days holiday + Bank Hols Free Virtual GP Service Private Medical Insurance Pension - Norton Rose Fulbright will also make a contribution Life Assurance Income Protection Insurance Enhanced Maternity, Adoption or Surrogacy Leave Carers Leave Flexible working Diversity, Equity and Inclusion To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Practice Group / Department: HR Systems - EMEA Job Description We're Norton Rose Fulbright - a global law firm with over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. As well as the relevant skills and experience, we're looking for people who are innovative, commercial and value the work that they do. To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. We value difference and actively promote a culture of respect for each individual, encouraging and creating inclusion. Our new hybrid working model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. The Role: Join the People & Culture team at Norton Rose Fulbright as a Workday - Senior HR Systems Analyst in our Newcastle Office (Hybrid), where you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our Workday platform to support our EMEA region. Reporting to the Senior HR Systems Manager, you will collaborate with various teams to ensure the effective utilization of Workday across the organization. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with People & Culture teams to gather requirements and offer recommendations for optimizing Workday usage. Manage the change request process, document changes, design, test, and implement solutions in accordance with internal governance procedures. Provide support to People & Culture Project teams as needed, offering input and assistance across various project portfolios. Conduct audits of Workday setup, structure, and data, providing input on cleanup and best practices. Communicate changes, update work instructions, and produce guidance documentation. Triage, diagnose, and resolve issues originating from end-users and business process events. Troubleshoot system integration issues, collaborating closely with IT to support new integrations. Assist with general maintenance and configuration across multiple Workday modules. Support training and engagement initiatives to ensure stakeholders fully utilise Workday. Design, build, test, and deploy Workday reports and dashboards using Prism Analytics, Advanced Report, and Composite Reporting. Assist with mass data requests using EIBs to create efficiencies for cyclical system updates. Proactively monitor new features released by Workday and advocate for appropriate adoption plans. Conduct functional and regression testing for all system fixes, upgrades, patches, and other maintenance activities. Skills and Experience Required: 5+ years of hands-on technical Workday experience, including configuration of Core HCM and at least one other module. Previous exposure to Workday optimization or implementation projects. Detail-oriented with a keen eye for configuration and testing activity. Improvement-oriented mindset. Understanding of Workday integrations preferred. Workday HCM certification or Pro accreditation is advantageous. Ability to multitask, manage work under pressure, and deliver to agreed deadlines. Discrete with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality and departmental security. Strong collaborator with the ability to work independently and use initiative to research solutions with minimal guidance. Our clients come first; whilst we have a high-performance culture and work hard as a team, in return we offer a range of competitive benefits including: 25 days holiday + Bank Hols Free Virtual GP Service Private Medical Insurance Pension - Norton Rose Fulbright will also make a contribution Life Assurance Income Protection Insurance Enhanced Maternity, Adoption or Surrogacy Leave Carers Leave Flexible working Diversity, Equity and Inclusion To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people's health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.
An opportunity has arisen for a Business Intelligence Manager within our client' s Business Intelligence Team based at their Headquarters in Sheffield. Business Intelligence Manager Contract: Permanent Salary: Grade 9 (£41,418 - £44,428) Hours: Full Time - 37 Hours per week (Flexi Time) Work Pattern: Monday - Friday Location: Headquarters, Sheffield and Remote Working As an experienced Manager, you will provide guidance, professional and technical advice, direction and input across to your team of three Data Quality Analysts and five Business Intelligence Analysts. You will rely on your knowledge and experience to ensure that work is delivered to a high standard and on time. You will also have an excellent working knowledge of SQL & Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint. You will be comfortable presenting and explaining complex data and intelligence, writing reports and procedures, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and managers at all levels to influence others' thinking and to negotiate with them to achieve an outcome. You will be responsible for the delivery of organisational objectives and performance measures in relation to Business Intelligence team. Acting as the subject matter expert in boards and meetings you will provide input as required to give meaning to the data or intelligence presented. You will need experience in delivering training and presentations to individuals and groups, ensuring a level of understanding on how the data is collected and how it is interpreted. With a very good working knowledge of legislation relating to Data protection and GDPR, you will provide data quality oversight for the team, ensuring their reports; performance measures and systems meet these requirements. Closing date for applications is 23:59 Hours on Sunday 12 May 2024. Interviews will be held commencing week commencing Monday 20 May 2024. APPLICATION PROCESS: To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. The employer offers 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years' service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. This employer also operates a generous flexi time attendance scheme. Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. All applications will be given equal consideration and this employer particularly welcomes applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Other (LGBT+) or are disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our client's workforce. This employer also offers a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability. Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration. Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable. Our client's recruitment and selection procedures reflect their commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment. No agencies please.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
An opportunity has arisen for a Business Intelligence Manager within our client' s Business Intelligence Team based at their Headquarters in Sheffield. Business Intelligence Manager Contract: Permanent Salary: Grade 9 (£41,418 - £44,428) Hours: Full Time - 37 Hours per week (Flexi Time) Work Pattern: Monday - Friday Location: Headquarters, Sheffield and Remote Working As an experienced Manager, you will provide guidance, professional and technical advice, direction and input across to your team of three Data Quality Analysts and five Business Intelligence Analysts. You will rely on your knowledge and experience to ensure that work is delivered to a high standard and on time. You will also have an excellent working knowledge of SQL & Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint. You will be comfortable presenting and explaining complex data and intelligence, writing reports and procedures, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and managers at all levels to influence others' thinking and to negotiate with them to achieve an outcome. You will be responsible for the delivery of organisational objectives and performance measures in relation to Business Intelligence team. Acting as the subject matter expert in boards and meetings you will provide input as required to give meaning to the data or intelligence presented. You will need experience in delivering training and presentations to individuals and groups, ensuring a level of understanding on how the data is collected and how it is interpreted. With a very good working knowledge of legislation relating to Data protection and GDPR, you will provide data quality oversight for the team, ensuring their reports; performance measures and systems meet these requirements. Closing date for applications is 23:59 Hours on Sunday 12 May 2024. Interviews will be held commencing week commencing Monday 20 May 2024. APPLICATION PROCESS: To find out more information, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form and then redirected to complete your application for this position. New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. The employer offers 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years' service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. This employer also operates a generous flexi time attendance scheme. Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. All applications will be given equal consideration and this employer particularly welcomes applications from individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or Other (LGBT+) or are disabled as these groups are currently underrepresented within our client's workforce. This employer also offers a guaranteed interview scheme in relation to disability. Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration. Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable. Our client's recruitment and selection procedures reflect their commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment. No agencies please.
Job Title - Technical Business AnalystSalary - £35,000 to £45,000Location - Emerson's Green, BristolWorking Hours - Permanent, Full Time 37 hrs per week 09:00 - 17:00 (early finish on Friday)We operate hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days in the office each week, however, a candidate that prefers to be in the office full time is very desirable.The CompanyWorking for a vibrant, diverse and inclusive international Software firm who very much focus on the wellbeing of their staff, our client is a growing leading provider of Infrastructure Asset Management software in the UK and to users worldwide.The RoleWorking with the wider team, this role will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions to new and existing clients to meet client requirements. This role involves understanding client business objectives, processes, and requirements, and translating these into technical specifications that the Business Development Team and Developers can deliver against.Key Responsibilitieso Collaborate with client users and conduct research to gather and analyse requirements, including prioritisation.o Create detailed requirement specifications/ User stories and supporting documentation.o Liaise with Business Development and software developers to assess options, clarify concerns and agree solution designs.o Manage change requests and evaluate their impact on existing features and requirements.o Support testing addressing queries that arise during the testing process and carrying out functional testing against storieso Implement customer requirements by creating tables, columns, forms and workflow in our application (similar to designing a MS Access application)o Adhere to best working practices as defined in ISO and company Policies.o Any other task as directed by the Line Manager.Role CriteriaEssentialo Proven eligibility to work in the UK.o Minimum HND or NVQ Level 3/4 in a science based subject.o A Level Maths, or similaro A Level English, or similar, with good grammar and attention to detail.o A degree in Computer Science or equivalent.Skills and Expertiseo Ability to confidently communicate technical/non-technical issues with clients.o Experience in capturing client requirements and generating quality User stories.o Logical and Analytical mindset to understand business needs and translate to technical solution.o Knowledge of testing principles/concepts/ techniques.o Familarity with Relational Database designo Experience with JIRA or Similar software.o Agile PM experienceo SSADM Practitioner or equivalent.Previous experience/ knowledgeo Proven experience as Business Analyst in Software Sector or as Technical Business Analyst.o Ability to accurately specify client technical requirements for Development Team.o Experience troubleshooting technical issues or documenting for Dev Team to resolve.o Testing across Microsoft Windows, Web, iOS and Android Platforms.o Working knowledge of programming and/or query language.o Previous experience working with ISO (9001 & 27001) would be advantageous.Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.Special attributeso Ability to self-motivate and self-manage working both independently and within the wider Business Dev Team.Personal Qualitieso Team Player who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.o Ability to multi-task, prioritise & keep calm.Salary & Benefits" Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)" Holiday entitlement increases with service" Annual Pay Review" Annual Bonus" Pension Scheme" Training opportunities" Plus, Many More!If you are interested please click APPLY
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Job Title - Technical Business AnalystSalary - £35,000 to £45,000Location - Emerson's Green, BristolWorking Hours - Permanent, Full Time 37 hrs per week 09:00 - 17:00 (early finish on Friday)We operate hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days in the office each week, however, a candidate that prefers to be in the office full time is very desirable.The CompanyWorking for a vibrant, diverse and inclusive international Software firm who very much focus on the wellbeing of their staff, our client is a growing leading provider of Infrastructure Asset Management software in the UK and to users worldwide.The RoleWorking with the wider team, this role will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions to new and existing clients to meet client requirements. This role involves understanding client business objectives, processes, and requirements, and translating these into technical specifications that the Business Development Team and Developers can deliver against.Key Responsibilitieso Collaborate with client users and conduct research to gather and analyse requirements, including prioritisation.o Create detailed requirement specifications/ User stories and supporting documentation.o Liaise with Business Development and software developers to assess options, clarify concerns and agree solution designs.o Manage change requests and evaluate their impact on existing features and requirements.o Support testing addressing queries that arise during the testing process and carrying out functional testing against storieso Implement customer requirements by creating tables, columns, forms and workflow in our application (similar to designing a MS Access application)o Adhere to best working practices as defined in ISO and company Policies.o Any other task as directed by the Line Manager.Role CriteriaEssentialo Proven eligibility to work in the UK.o Minimum HND or NVQ Level 3/4 in a science based subject.o A Level Maths, or similaro A Level English, or similar, with good grammar and attention to detail.o A degree in Computer Science or equivalent.Skills and Expertiseo Ability to confidently communicate technical/non-technical issues with clients.o Experience in capturing client requirements and generating quality User stories.o Logical and Analytical mindset to understand business needs and translate to technical solution.o Knowledge of testing principles/concepts/ techniques.o Familarity with Relational Database designo Experience with JIRA or Similar software.o Agile PM experienceo SSADM Practitioner or equivalent.Previous experience/ knowledgeo Proven experience as Business Analyst in Software Sector or as Technical Business Analyst.o Ability to accurately specify client technical requirements for Development Team.o Experience troubleshooting technical issues or documenting for Dev Team to resolve.o Testing across Microsoft Windows, Web, iOS and Android Platforms.o Working knowledge of programming and/or query language.o Previous experience working with ISO (9001 & 27001) would be advantageous.Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role.Special attributeso Ability to self-motivate and self-manage working both independently and within the wider Business Dev Team.Personal Qualitieso Team Player who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.o Ability to multi-task, prioritise & keep calm.Salary & Benefits" Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)" Holiday entitlement increases with service" Annual Pay Review" Annual Bonus" Pension Scheme" Training opportunities" Plus, Many More!If you are interested please click APPLY
Yolk Recruitment have partnered with a global leading defence contractor who are at the heart of Cheltenham's intelligence community. Are you a talented Hardware Engineer/Consultant/Analyst with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence? Do you hold a DV clearance and seek an opportunity to make a significant impact in the heart of Cheltenham's thriving tech community? We're looking for individuals like you to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization. About Them: Our client are leading technology company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving positive change in our industry. As a key player in Cheltenham's vibrant tech scene, they're committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and stakeholders. As a Hardware Specialist with high-level security clearance, you will be an integral part of their dynamic team, contributing your expertise to the design, development, and implementation of hardware solutions that power our mission-critical projects. From concept to deployment, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of their hardware infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and test hardware solutions tailored to the specific needs of our clients and projects. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware components into larger systems and platforms. - Conduct thorough analysis and troubleshooting to identify and resolve hardware-related issues and challenges. - Ensure compliance with security protocols and standards, leveraging your DV clearance to safeguard sensitive information and assets. - Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends, providing recommendations for hardware enhancements and upgrades. - Document hardware configurations, processes, and procedures to facilitate knowledge sharing and future maintenance. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred. - DV clearance is essential for this role. - Several years of experience in hardware design, development, testing, and troubleshooting. - Proficiency in hardware prototyping and testing tools and methodologies. - Strong knowledge of hardware components, architectures, and standards. - Familiarity with security protocols and best practices for securing hardware systems. - Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Why Join: Our client offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives, and employees are empowered to make a real difference. As a Hardware Specialist with DV clearance, you'll have the opportunity to: - Work on cutting-edge projects that have a meaningful impact on our clients and society. - Collaborate with a diverse team of talented professionals who share your passion for technology and excellence. - Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. - Be part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and integrity in everything we do. How to Apply: If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that's shaping the future of technology in Cheltenham, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience, skills, and why you're the ideal candidate for this position. Join us in pushing the boundaries of innovation and making a difference in the world. Apply today and become part of our team dedicated to excellence in hardware solutions. Our client are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Yolk Recruitment have partnered with a global leading defence contractor who are at the heart of Cheltenham's intelligence community. Are you a talented Hardware Engineer/Consultant/Analyst with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence? Do you hold a DV clearance and seek an opportunity to make a significant impact in the heart of Cheltenham's thriving tech community? We're looking for individuals like you to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization. About Them: Our client are leading technology company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving positive change in our industry. As a key player in Cheltenham's vibrant tech scene, they're committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the evolving needs of our clients and stakeholders. As a Hardware Specialist with high-level security clearance, you will be an integral part of their dynamic team, contributing your expertise to the design, development, and implementation of hardware solutions that power our mission-critical projects. From concept to deployment, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of their hardware infrastructure. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and test hardware solutions tailored to the specific needs of our clients and projects. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate hardware components into larger systems and platforms. - Conduct thorough analysis and troubleshooting to identify and resolve hardware-related issues and challenges. - Ensure compliance with security protocols and standards, leveraging your DV clearance to safeguard sensitive information and assets. - Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends, providing recommendations for hardware enhancements and upgrades. - Document hardware configurations, processes, and procedures to facilitate knowledge sharing and future maintenance. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred. - DV clearance is essential for this role. - Several years of experience in hardware design, development, testing, and troubleshooting. - Proficiency in hardware prototyping and testing tools and methodologies. - Strong knowledge of hardware components, architectures, and standards. - Familiarity with security protocols and best practices for securing hardware systems. - Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams. Why Join: Our client offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives, and employees are empowered to make a real difference. As a Hardware Specialist with DV clearance, you'll have the opportunity to: - Work on cutting-edge projects that have a meaningful impact on our clients and society. - Collaborate with a diverse team of talented professionals who share your passion for technology and excellence. - Enjoy competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. - Be part of a company that values diversity, inclusion, and integrity in everything we do. How to Apply: If you're ready to take your career to the next level and join a team that's shaping the future of technology in Cheltenham, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your relevant experience, skills, and why you're the ideal candidate for this position. Join us in pushing the boundaries of innovation and making a difference in the world. Apply today and become part of our team dedicated to excellence in hardware solutions. Our client are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities.
Junior SOC Analyst - Hybrid - 3 days on site - Nottinghamshire Main Responsibilities: - Triage, analyse and investigate alerts, log data and network traffic using security tools to identify cyber-attacks / security incidents. This includes the investigation and root cause analysis of potential security incidents. - Proactively investigate potential security breaches by utilising threat intelligence and internal and external security systems and provide subject matter expertise for technical responses to confirmed cyber security incidents. - Create and maintain the clients target cyber security architecture. - Deliver subject matter expertise to key stakeholders to drive the implementation of security controls to meet the target architecture. - Accountable for vulnerability scanning, including the prioritisation of unpatched vulnerabilities and reporting against agreed KPIs and KRIs. - Support the annual penetration testing schedule by arranging penetration testing, including tracking, and communicating penetration testing results. - Perform supplementary testing of clients detection and response controls by procuring, installing, and running penetration testing tooling. - Participate in process improvement work to automate and improve critical cyber security processes such as monitoring, patching, and hardening. - Develop and maintain process documentation for security architecture, vulnerability management, cyber incident response, and playbooks. - Provide security representation across multiple geographies, business units and teams to achieve objectives, including engagement with the Information Security Enhancement Office. Skills, Knowledge and Experience - Has obtained one or more of the following qualifications: CEH, CRTSA, and OSCP. - Qualifications such as CISSP and CISM would be advantageous. - Problem solving skills, and the ability to come up with new solutions to existing challenges. - Strengths in key 'soft skill' areas such as relationship management, communication, and presentation of technical security information to a variety of audiences. - Technical skills to investigate potential breaches through existing tools, packet capture and log file analysis. - A logical mindset, the ability to identify proportionate, appropriate mitigations to identified security incidents, and to prioritise incidents based on risk. - Capable of working independently/without ongoing supervision on projects and day to day tasks. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Junior SOC Analyst - Hybrid - 3 days on site - Nottinghamshire Main Responsibilities: - Triage, analyse and investigate alerts, log data and network traffic using security tools to identify cyber-attacks / security incidents. This includes the investigation and root cause analysis of potential security incidents. - Proactively investigate potential security breaches by utilising threat intelligence and internal and external security systems and provide subject matter expertise for technical responses to confirmed cyber security incidents. - Create and maintain the clients target cyber security architecture. - Deliver subject matter expertise to key stakeholders to drive the implementation of security controls to meet the target architecture. - Accountable for vulnerability scanning, including the prioritisation of unpatched vulnerabilities and reporting against agreed KPIs and KRIs. - Support the annual penetration testing schedule by arranging penetration testing, including tracking, and communicating penetration testing results. - Perform supplementary testing of clients detection and response controls by procuring, installing, and running penetration testing tooling. - Participate in process improvement work to automate and improve critical cyber security processes such as monitoring, patching, and hardening. - Develop and maintain process documentation for security architecture, vulnerability management, cyber incident response, and playbooks. - Provide security representation across multiple geographies, business units and teams to achieve objectives, including engagement with the Information Security Enhancement Office. Skills, Knowledge and Experience - Has obtained one or more of the following qualifications: CEH, CRTSA, and OSCP. - Qualifications such as CISSP and CISM would be advantageous. - Problem solving skills, and the ability to come up with new solutions to existing challenges. - Strengths in key 'soft skill' areas such as relationship management, communication, and presentation of technical security information to a variety of audiences. - Technical skills to investigate potential breaches through existing tools, packet capture and log file analysis. - A logical mindset, the ability to identify proportionate, appropriate mitigations to identified security incidents, and to prioritise incidents based on risk. - Capable of working independently/without ongoing supervision on projects and day to day tasks. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Data Analysis? If you are detail orientated, perceptive, organised, competent, analytical and can communicate well with those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Data Analyst We do this using our specialised Data Analyst career programme which looks to assist and place qualified candidates into a career pathway in Data Analysis. Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience Data Analyst as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles. Demand for Data Analysts has grown 20% year on year with experienced analysts easily commanding salaries of £50k+. All business decisions rely on data to ensure correct business decisions are made and therefore the role of the data analyst in the new digital world has become essential for business owners. Below are current average salaries in the sector for lower-level positions and fully trained Data Analysts: Junior Data Analyst - £30,000 Data Analyst - £50,000 Business Data Analyst - £67,500 Data Analytics Analyst - £80,000 Business Analysts - £60,000 Using our experience in providing data analysis and business analysis training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in Data Analysis. The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK/European and International Data Analysis sector. Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers. Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below. Step 1 - CompTIA Data+ Qualification The first step is completing the CompTIA Data+ Qualification accredited by CompTIA. This professional international industry-recognised qualification teaches you the essential skills of a Data Analyst. You will cover skills such as data mining, manipulating data, visualising data, and reporting on data. Study time for the qualification is approximately 30 hours and qualification is achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam. The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools. You will be provided with access to a tutor and a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam. This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a data analyst. Step 2 - Data Administration Training Data is extracted using various method which are normally IT driven. Therefore, we will provide you with access to the following additional courses to ensure you are suitably employable as a data analyst. Microsoft excel - to expert level. Learn SQL - the programming language used for extracting data from more complex databases. Learn Python 3 - Python 3 is a simple to use programming language used by many analysts. Learn Tableau - Tableu is a tool which analysts use to build visually appealing dashboards for complex data making it easier for stakeholders to comprehend. Study time for these courses is approximately 30-60 hours and qualification is achieved through completion of the course with no exam. Step 3 - Business Analysis Foundation Business Analysts and Data Analysts often work very closely together and indeed many Data Analysts become Business Analysts and vice versa. Adding a Business Analyst Foundation certificate will make you much more employable and enable you to cross over into business analyst roles and hybrid roles. Business Analysis Foundation accredited by the BCS (The British Computer Society also known as the Chartered Institute of IT). Study time for this course is approximately 15 hours and qualification is achieved through an online BCS exam. Step 4 - Recruitment Support Now you are qualified for an entry level data analyst position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first a suitable role based on your new qualifications and any other experience you may have. We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.8 Trustscore on Trustpilot. Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector. They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need. Our money back guarantee If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams. However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months. Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped. What Now? To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front. Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Data Analyst Career aspirations.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Data Analysis? If you are detail orientated, perceptive, organised, competent, analytical and can communicate well with those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Data Analyst We do this using our specialised Data Analyst career programme which looks to assist and place qualified candidates into a career pathway in Data Analysis. Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience Data Analyst as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles. Demand for Data Analysts has grown 20% year on year with experienced analysts easily commanding salaries of £50k+. All business decisions rely on data to ensure correct business decisions are made and therefore the role of the data analyst in the new digital world has become essential for business owners. Below are current average salaries in the sector for lower-level positions and fully trained Data Analysts: Junior Data Analyst - £30,000 Data Analyst - £50,000 Business Data Analyst - £67,500 Data Analytics Analyst - £80,000 Business Analysts - £60,000 Using our experience in providing data analysis and business analysis training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in Data Analysis. The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK/European and International Data Analysis sector. Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers. Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below. Step 1 - CompTIA Data+ Qualification The first step is completing the CompTIA Data+ Qualification accredited by CompTIA. This professional international industry-recognised qualification teaches you the essential skills of a Data Analyst. You will cover skills such as data mining, manipulating data, visualising data, and reporting on data. Study time for the qualification is approximately 30 hours and qualification is achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam. The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools. You will be provided with access to a tutor and a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam. This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a data analyst. Step 2 - Data Administration Training Data is extracted using various method which are normally IT driven. Therefore, we will provide you with access to the following additional courses to ensure you are suitably employable as a data analyst. Microsoft excel - to expert level. Learn SQL - the programming language used for extracting data from more complex databases. Learn Python 3 - Python 3 is a simple to use programming language used by many analysts. Learn Tableau - Tableu is a tool which analysts use to build visually appealing dashboards for complex data making it easier for stakeholders to comprehend. Study time for these courses is approximately 30-60 hours and qualification is achieved through completion of the course with no exam. Step 3 - Business Analysis Foundation Business Analysts and Data Analysts often work very closely together and indeed many Data Analysts become Business Analysts and vice versa. Adding a Business Analyst Foundation certificate will make you much more employable and enable you to cross over into business analyst roles and hybrid roles. Business Analysis Foundation accredited by the BCS (The British Computer Society also known as the Chartered Institute of IT). Study time for this course is approximately 15 hours and qualification is achieved through an online BCS exam. Step 4 - Recruitment Support Now you are qualified for an entry level data analyst position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first a suitable role based on your new qualifications and any other experience you may have. We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.8 Trustscore on Trustpilot. Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector. They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need. Our money back guarantee If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams. However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months. Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped. What Now? To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front. Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Data Analyst Career aspirations.
Software House /Leicester /Remote /Hybird Rare opportunity to get into the world of Product Ownership! My client, a software house based in Leicestershire, is looking to hire a Junior Product Owner to join their team. This is a newly created role and will see you joining a multi-disciplinary team, including software devs, Bas, Testers and Product Owners. The primary responsibilities of this role include: Acting as the bridge between stakeholders, development teams, and end-users, Ensuring that the software aligns with business goals and user needs. Being responsible for defining and prioritising features, creating user stories, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. You will work as part of an established Scrum team overseen by the Product Manager. The Scrum team develop the software to the requirements defined by your Product Owner. You will work alongside the business analysts to define features and functionality in small chunks for the developers and test team. The Scrum team includes several developers (including two Technical Leads), a Business Analyst and two testers. This team is led by the Product Manager. My client is looking for the following: Someone who wants to work on products that genuinely make a difference to people's lives. You will be a good communicator, confident making decisions day to day. Ideally familiarity with software development processes or Agile Methodology, UI/UX Principals You'll have a desire to develop your skills continually. You won't be afraid to pick up a new product, self-learn and ask questions. You are someone who takes pride in their work and is interested in bettering products. You will work closely with the Product Manager who will remain responsible for the product vision and strategy. You will be able to, or learn to, help write and refine software work packages from customer requirements, into a language that software engineers and other stakeholders can understand. You will track progress on the work packages daily, through communication with the software team and through the daily update meetings. You will help the Product Manager review the software development against the acceptance criteria and feedback any issues to the software developers. You will also be able to help answer the software team's questions about the work packages, either from your own knowledge or by liaising with the product manager or other subject matter experts. This role involves learning a significant amount of domain knowledge and some technical skills over a period of time. They are looking for people who want a long term and stable role with career progression within the organisation rather than a short-term career progression role. You are able to work as part of a team, but can work confidently on your own tasks. In return for your skills my client is paying between £25000 and £35000 plus benefits. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Software House /Leicester /Remote /Hybird Rare opportunity to get into the world of Product Ownership! My client, a software house based in Leicestershire, is looking to hire a Junior Product Owner to join their team. This is a newly created role and will see you joining a multi-disciplinary team, including software devs, Bas, Testers and Product Owners. The primary responsibilities of this role include: Acting as the bridge between stakeholders, development teams, and end-users, Ensuring that the software aligns with business goals and user needs. Being responsible for defining and prioritising features, creating user stories, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. You will work as part of an established Scrum team overseen by the Product Manager. The Scrum team develop the software to the requirements defined by your Product Owner. You will work alongside the business analysts to define features and functionality in small chunks for the developers and test team. The Scrum team includes several developers (including two Technical Leads), a Business Analyst and two testers. This team is led by the Product Manager. My client is looking for the following: Someone who wants to work on products that genuinely make a difference to people's lives. You will be a good communicator, confident making decisions day to day. Ideally familiarity with software development processes or Agile Methodology, UI/UX Principals You'll have a desire to develop your skills continually. You won't be afraid to pick up a new product, self-learn and ask questions. You are someone who takes pride in their work and is interested in bettering products. You will work closely with the Product Manager who will remain responsible for the product vision and strategy. You will be able to, or learn to, help write and refine software work packages from customer requirements, into a language that software engineers and other stakeholders can understand. You will track progress on the work packages daily, through communication with the software team and through the daily update meetings. You will help the Product Manager review the software development against the acceptance criteria and feedback any issues to the software developers. You will also be able to help answer the software team's questions about the work packages, either from your own knowledge or by liaising with the product manager or other subject matter experts. This role involves learning a significant amount of domain knowledge and some technical skills over a period of time. They are looking for people who want a long term and stable role with career progression within the organisation rather than a short-term career progression role. You are able to work as part of a team, but can work confidently on your own tasks. In return for your skills my client is paying between £25000 and £35000 plus benefits. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Hybrid - 2 Days per week in the office Why RVU? At RVU we combine the close-knit and agile environment of a startup, with the know-how, technology and backing of a well-established company. Our mission is to empower people to make confident decisions. With our unique set of brands, including Uswitch, Money.co.uk and Mojo, we have the power to reach millions of consumers and the technology to deliver a world class online experience for them. What's the opportunity? You'll sit with the team that owns the Uswitch Mobile App as well as the wider energy comparison journey and services that power the app. The app is built on React Native for both iOS and Android and distributed on the App Store and Google Play Store respectively. The team needs engineers with mobile app experience to build on and improve the current feature set of the app, as well as any essential maintenance and BAU. The current focus for the team is testing engaging experiences which provide simple ways for users to manage and optimise their household bills. This involves data visualisation and analysis as well as building journeys to support customer decision making. Upcoming projects include a broader comparison experience expanding away from Uswitch's traditional utilities comparison and switching products. What will I be doing? Write the mobile app UI code, including automated tests where appropriate Consult with UX/UI designers on best practices and defining the user interface Ensure quality of code and an appropriate level of testing of releases Manage the release process, including the app review process with Apple Work with the other engineers to identify changes to existing APIs, or to define new APIs as necessary Sitting in the wider energy team, you will be instrumental in informing and supporting the strategy for web vs app Hands-on experience with React Native, building apps for both iOS and Android Experience in releasing apps on the App Store and Google Play Store Awareness of best practices on each platform and the differences Comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy in a small team and managing your own time effectively Experience working in large and small agile teams of engineers, and eager to collaborate with other disciplines, such as Designers, Analysts & Product Owners. What we'll give back to you: We want to give you a great work environment; contribute back to both your personal and professional development; and give you great benefits to make your time at RVU even more enjoyable. Some of these benefits include: Employer matching pension up to 7.5% Hybrid approach of in-office and remote working, and a "Work from Home" budget to help contribute towards a great work environment at home Excellent maternity, paternity and adoption leave policy, for those key moments in your life 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 days) + 2 days "My Time" per year Up to 30 days per year "working from anywhere" A healthy learning and training budget, as well as the chance to go to conferences around the world every year Electric vehicles scheme In office gym Free breakfast in the office daily Health insurance Access to the Calm and Peppy app for physical and mental health Regular events - from team socials to company-wide events with insightful external speakers, we want to make sure our colleagues continue to feel connected
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Hybrid - 2 Days per week in the office Why RVU? At RVU we combine the close-knit and agile environment of a startup, with the know-how, technology and backing of a well-established company. Our mission is to empower people to make confident decisions. With our unique set of brands, including Uswitch, Money.co.uk and Mojo, we have the power to reach millions of consumers and the technology to deliver a world class online experience for them. What's the opportunity? You'll sit with the team that owns the Uswitch Mobile App as well as the wider energy comparison journey and services that power the app. The app is built on React Native for both iOS and Android and distributed on the App Store and Google Play Store respectively. The team needs engineers with mobile app experience to build on and improve the current feature set of the app, as well as any essential maintenance and BAU. The current focus for the team is testing engaging experiences which provide simple ways for users to manage and optimise their household bills. This involves data visualisation and analysis as well as building journeys to support customer decision making. Upcoming projects include a broader comparison experience expanding away from Uswitch's traditional utilities comparison and switching products. What will I be doing? Write the mobile app UI code, including automated tests where appropriate Consult with UX/UI designers on best practices and defining the user interface Ensure quality of code and an appropriate level of testing of releases Manage the release process, including the app review process with Apple Work with the other engineers to identify changes to existing APIs, or to define new APIs as necessary Sitting in the wider energy team, you will be instrumental in informing and supporting the strategy for web vs app Hands-on experience with React Native, building apps for both iOS and Android Experience in releasing apps on the App Store and Google Play Store Awareness of best practices on each platform and the differences Comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy in a small team and managing your own time effectively Experience working in large and small agile teams of engineers, and eager to collaborate with other disciplines, such as Designers, Analysts & Product Owners. What we'll give back to you: We want to give you a great work environment; contribute back to both your personal and professional development; and give you great benefits to make your time at RVU even more enjoyable. Some of these benefits include: Employer matching pension up to 7.5% Hybrid approach of in-office and remote working, and a "Work from Home" budget to help contribute towards a great work environment at home Excellent maternity, paternity and adoption leave policy, for those key moments in your life 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 days) + 2 days "My Time" per year Up to 30 days per year "working from anywhere" A healthy learning and training budget, as well as the chance to go to conferences around the world every year Electric vehicles scheme In office gym Free breakfast in the office daily Health insurance Access to the Calm and Peppy app for physical and mental health Regular events - from team socials to company-wide events with insightful external speakers, we want to make sure our colleagues continue to feel connected
As a Senior Data Scientist, the candidate will work closely with Product and Engineering teams and will play a significant role in team responsible for building the AI and Analytics capabilities that power the Insurwave platform. The team is self-sufficient and fully responsible for design, development, testing, delivery, and support of the solutions. The candidate will be working across the full ML development lifecycle: data wrangling, model build, model evaluation, model deployment and model monitoring. The candidate will actively participate in these processes and will be leading and making technology and design decisions. The candidate will build solutions aligned with company-wide rules of engagement and standards and will work closely with Head of Data and AI to improve them when needed. The candidate will support team members growth and promote an open, learning culture. Responsibilities Lead and manage complex data science projects from conception to deployment, including defining project scope, timelines, and deliverables. Build high-performing AI/ML models that meet business-defined performance metrics, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and reliability. Develop and deploy production-ready data science code and models using fully automated processes, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and testing frameworks. Continuously improve the performance, security, architecture, and maintainability of owned services through iterative development and optimization. Work closely with data analysts, data engineers, data scientists, and other business areas to ensure solutions are aligned with requirements, delivered according to plans, and developed to expected quality and security standards. Work closely with AI product manager to review model monitoring reports and analyse datasets in order to inform model improvement needs. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior data scientists, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Ensure the team adheres to defined best practices, standards, and processes, promoting excellence in technical execution and project delivery. Stay current with the latest advancements in data science and machine learning research and propose innovative solutions to address business challenges. Insurwave is where insurance buyers consolidate and visualise their data to understand their risk and make smarter transfer decisions. Our platform offers an integrated insurance management experience, from collecting and consolidating risk data to its distribution to all parties involved, keeping everyone in the insurance value chain connected and up-to-date. In one place, companies buying and selling risk can harness insightful data, view business exposure changes in real-time and automate time-consuming tasks to focus on what they do best. We are looking forward to hearing from you! Thank you for your interest in Insurwave. Please fill out the following short form. Should you have difficulties with the upload of your data, please send an email to Please add all mandatory information with a to send your application.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
As a Senior Data Scientist, the candidate will work closely with Product and Engineering teams and will play a significant role in team responsible for building the AI and Analytics capabilities that power the Insurwave platform. The team is self-sufficient and fully responsible for design, development, testing, delivery, and support of the solutions. The candidate will be working across the full ML development lifecycle: data wrangling, model build, model evaluation, model deployment and model monitoring. The candidate will actively participate in these processes and will be leading and making technology and design decisions. The candidate will build solutions aligned with company-wide rules of engagement and standards and will work closely with Head of Data and AI to improve them when needed. The candidate will support team members growth and promote an open, learning culture. Responsibilities Lead and manage complex data science projects from conception to deployment, including defining project scope, timelines, and deliverables. Build high-performing AI/ML models that meet business-defined performance metrics, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and reliability. Develop and deploy production-ready data science code and models using fully automated processes, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and testing frameworks. Continuously improve the performance, security, architecture, and maintainability of owned services through iterative development and optimization. Work closely with data analysts, data engineers, data scientists, and other business areas to ensure solutions are aligned with requirements, delivered according to plans, and developed to expected quality and security standards. Work closely with AI product manager to review model monitoring reports and analyse datasets in order to inform model improvement needs. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior data scientists, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Ensure the team adheres to defined best practices, standards, and processes, promoting excellence in technical execution and project delivery. Stay current with the latest advancements in data science and machine learning research and propose innovative solutions to address business challenges. Insurwave is where insurance buyers consolidate and visualise their data to understand their risk and make smarter transfer decisions. Our platform offers an integrated insurance management experience, from collecting and consolidating risk data to its distribution to all parties involved, keeping everyone in the insurance value chain connected and up-to-date. In one place, companies buying and selling risk can harness insightful data, view business exposure changes in real-time and automate time-consuming tasks to focus on what they do best. We are looking forward to hearing from you! Thank you for your interest in Insurwave. Please fill out the following short form. Should you have difficulties with the upload of your data, please send an email to Please add all mandatory information with a to send your application.
Controls and Operations Analyst. to £50,000 + full benefits package For a candidate with auditing or accounting or controls / process experience and knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley and Solvency II, financial reporting this could be an excellent opportunity to join a leading insurance organisation with an excellent market reputation . Experience in evaluating IT Internal Controls and systems for SOX and/or Data Quality for Solvency II is highly desirable. The fundamental function of the Controls and Operations Analyst is to support the Controls and Data Assurance Manager with monitoring, maintaining and improving the internal controls framework and improving operational effectiveness and efficiency through the delivery of best practice process standards and continuous key process improvement. As a Controls and Operations Analyst you will :- Participate in risk-based scoping, mapping, documentation, control evaluations, gap remediation and regular (quarterly) certifications / attestations and testing as part of the internal control and data quality framework. Ensure key controls are designed and operating effectively throughout the year. Work with the business areas to identify new and changed processes impacting compliance and ensure that new controls and datasets are identified, documented and evaluated in a timely manner. Oversee the DQ framework Investigate DQ improvement ideas with the business and present conclusions at DQ Forum Work with business to implement rules over the data to improve quality Maintain up-to-date cycle documentation Prepare reporting to key audiences based on each period's self-assessments and KPI's, communicating areas of concern, improvements and changes to control and data frameworks. Support the team performing activities for the Sourcing function and monitoring of SLAs To prepare monthly reporting for submission to Governance committees. To collate, review, maintain and update as required, key process monitoring timetables detailing key multi departmental processes across the business. Work with the team to maintain the process framework (comprising of a central process library, departmental process maps and procedures) Support and enable improvement initiatives fostering and delivering a continual improvement ethos.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Controls and Operations Analyst. to £50,000 + full benefits package For a candidate with auditing or accounting or controls / process experience and knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley and Solvency II, financial reporting this could be an excellent opportunity to join a leading insurance organisation with an excellent market reputation . Experience in evaluating IT Internal Controls and systems for SOX and/or Data Quality for Solvency II is highly desirable. The fundamental function of the Controls and Operations Analyst is to support the Controls and Data Assurance Manager with monitoring, maintaining and improving the internal controls framework and improving operational effectiveness and efficiency through the delivery of best practice process standards and continuous key process improvement. As a Controls and Operations Analyst you will :- Participate in risk-based scoping, mapping, documentation, control evaluations, gap remediation and regular (quarterly) certifications / attestations and testing as part of the internal control and data quality framework. Ensure key controls are designed and operating effectively throughout the year. Work with the business areas to identify new and changed processes impacting compliance and ensure that new controls and datasets are identified, documented and evaluated in a timely manner. Oversee the DQ framework Investigate DQ improvement ideas with the business and present conclusions at DQ Forum Work with business to implement rules over the data to improve quality Maintain up-to-date cycle documentation Prepare reporting to key audiences based on each period's self-assessments and KPI's, communicating areas of concern, improvements and changes to control and data frameworks. Support the team performing activities for the Sourcing function and monitoring of SLAs To prepare monthly reporting for submission to Governance committees. To collate, review, maintain and update as required, key process monitoring timetables detailing key multi departmental processes across the business. Work with the team to maintain the process framework (comprising of a central process library, departmental process maps and procedures) Support and enable improvement initiatives fostering and delivering a continual improvement ethos.
Are you an experienced Business Systems Analyst, Application Analyst or Software specialist? Do you have specific experience of working on ERP style software implementations and/or upgrades? Let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Business Systems Analyst to take a key role in the implementation of new application technology whilst continuously improving an application architecture suite for a for a respected & established social enterprise as part of a wider digital transformation programme.The main purpose of the role will be to integrate business processes and applications across the organisation, whilst taking responsibility for the implementation of new strategic applications. Further day-to-day activities will include leading on system improvement; implementation activity; stakeholder engagement; process mapping; requirement elicitation; the identification and evaluation of new business process opportunities followed by their integration into the application architecture; business continuity; managing data quality, control, and configuration; systems integration; and documentation. Essential Experience working in an implementation capacity (implementation/upgrade, build, configuration, testing, training, support) on a project to install or upgrade commercial software applications. Business/Systems Analysis experience including stakeholder engagement, requirements elicitation, process mapping, process analysis and improvement. Experience of working with ERP or enterprise level applications (Such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle Fusion, SAP, Salesforce, or similar) Some experience of systems integration. Excellent communication skills and strong work ethic Desirable Experience of any of the following - SQL Server database administration, SQL scripting and/or the development of ETL process for data migration or interfacing In depth interfacing experience (APIs, Web Services, SSIS, etc) Relevant certification (such as BCS Business Analyst, PRINCE2, MS SQL DBA, Agile or similar) As an individual you will be analytical with excellent problem-solving skills. You will be a strong communicator both verbally and in presentation with a strong focus on customer service. Alongside a competitive salary you will receive an excellent benefits package that includes a superb contributory pension, flexible working and work/life balance, generous leave entitlement, professional development, and friendly collaborative work environment. If you would like the opportunity to work for a fresh, ambitious and technology driven organisation, then please apply without delay. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced Business Systems Analyst, Application Analyst or Software specialist? Do you have specific experience of working on ERP style software implementations and/or upgrades? Let Informed Recruitment help you to achieve your potential with an exciting opportunity for a Business Systems Analyst to take a key role in the implementation of new application technology whilst continuously improving an application architecture suite for a for a respected & established social enterprise as part of a wider digital transformation programme.The main purpose of the role will be to integrate business processes and applications across the organisation, whilst taking responsibility for the implementation of new strategic applications. Further day-to-day activities will include leading on system improvement; implementation activity; stakeholder engagement; process mapping; requirement elicitation; the identification and evaluation of new business process opportunities followed by their integration into the application architecture; business continuity; managing data quality, control, and configuration; systems integration; and documentation. Essential Experience working in an implementation capacity (implementation/upgrade, build, configuration, testing, training, support) on a project to install or upgrade commercial software applications. Business/Systems Analysis experience including stakeholder engagement, requirements elicitation, process mapping, process analysis and improvement. Experience of working with ERP or enterprise level applications (Such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Oracle Fusion, SAP, Salesforce, or similar) Some experience of systems integration. Excellent communication skills and strong work ethic Desirable Experience of any of the following - SQL Server database administration, SQL scripting and/or the development of ETL process for data migration or interfacing In depth interfacing experience (APIs, Web Services, SSIS, etc) Relevant certification (such as BCS Business Analyst, PRINCE2, MS SQL DBA, Agile or similar) As an individual you will be analytical with excellent problem-solving skills. You will be a strong communicator both verbally and in presentation with a strong focus on customer service. Alongside a competitive salary you will receive an excellent benefits package that includes a superb contributory pension, flexible working and work/life balance, generous leave entitlement, professional development, and friendly collaborative work environment. If you would like the opportunity to work for a fresh, ambitious and technology driven organisation, then please apply without delay. Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.