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.
About us:
Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales with a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning. We have six campuses across the city with over 4,500 full time learners and 10,000 part time learners. We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff.
At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also at home.
The role:
You will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality Data Analytics apprenticeship training and assessment on our work-based learning contract.
37 hours per week
Permanent
£31,498 - £36,642 per annum
Jubilee Court, Swansea, SA5
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver training and assessments across a range of courses ensuring schemes/records of work, assignment schedules, are appropriate to the syllabus content and awarding body standards
Work with customers in industry to maintain and build relationships and to secure contracts with existing and new organisations
Meet regularly with learners as determined by the programme delivery to establish and maintain monitoring and review arrangements for students undertaking training.
About you:
Level 4 qualification or equivalent in Data Analytics
Commercial knowledge, experience and understanding of industry, including training needs
Creative, innovative and enthusiastic
Benefits for you:
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
Free Parking
A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2023)
Free annual subscription to the Headspace Mindfulness app
Discounted study opportunities on College programmes
Hybrid Working
View more benefits here: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/benefits-and-wellbeing
We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.
If you wish to continue your application journey using Welsh Language, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh Language applications as we recognise the importance of delivering services in Welsh, and the need to grow our bilingual workforce.
Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales.
Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February).
May 15, 2023
Full time
About us:
Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales with a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning. We have six campuses across the city with over 4,500 full time learners and 10,000 part time learners. We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff.
At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also at home.
The role:
You will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality Data Analytics apprenticeship training and assessment on our work-based learning contract.
37 hours per week
Permanent
£31,498 - £36,642 per annum
Jubilee Court, Swansea, SA5
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver training and assessments across a range of courses ensuring schemes/records of work, assignment schedules, are appropriate to the syllabus content and awarding body standards
Work with customers in industry to maintain and build relationships and to secure contracts with existing and new organisations
Meet regularly with learners as determined by the programme delivery to establish and maintain monitoring and review arrangements for students undertaking training.
About you:
Level 4 qualification or equivalent in Data Analytics
Commercial knowledge, experience and understanding of industry, including training needs
Creative, innovative and enthusiastic
Benefits for you:
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
Free Parking
A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2023)
Free annual subscription to the Headspace Mindfulness app
Discounted study opportunities on College programmes
Hybrid Working
View more benefits here: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/benefits-and-wellbeing
We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.
If you wish to continue your application journey using Welsh Language, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh Language applications as we recognise the importance of delivering services in Welsh, and the need to grow our bilingual workforce.
Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales.
Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February).
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.
About the Role
The post-holder will be expected to support development of the Centre’s networked PC servers and all the online services they provide. You will be required to maintain optimum configuration and performance of the servers, the supported applications they run and any databases they hold.
About You
Applicants must hold a degree in a relevant subject or have substantial relevant experience. You must have systems administration experience supporting core business platforms using Microsoft based technologies (AD, ADFS, DNS, DFS, DHCP, IIS, etc) and infrastructure including Citrix and VMware ESXi/vSAN. Strong knowledge in storage technologies/connectivity is essential. In addition, experience of supporting a Checkpoint Next Gen security firewalls is desirable. You should be well organised, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. You will have strong communication skills and a friendly, positive, customer service-orientated disposition.
About the Department
Applications are invited for the post of Research Systems Analyst (PC) for the Barts CR-UK Centre. The Centre comprises of the Barts Cancer Institute and the Centre for Cancer Prevention and is at the forefront of cancer research in the areas of haematological malignancy, pancreatic cancer, women’s cancers and male genitourinary cancers.
About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.
The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), permanent appointment, with an expected start date of 26/07/2021. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £34,220 - £40,194 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to (Mohamed Ali) at mohamed.ali@qmul.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 020 7882 3547.
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.
The closing date for applications is 26th November 2021.
The School of Medicine and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.
Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality
Nov 16, 2021
Full time
About the Role
The post-holder will be expected to support development of the Centre’s networked PC servers and all the online services they provide. You will be required to maintain optimum configuration and performance of the servers, the supported applications they run and any databases they hold.
About You
Applicants must hold a degree in a relevant subject or have substantial relevant experience. You must have systems administration experience supporting core business platforms using Microsoft based technologies (AD, ADFS, DNS, DFS, DHCP, IIS, etc) and infrastructure including Citrix and VMware ESXi/vSAN. Strong knowledge in storage technologies/connectivity is essential. In addition, experience of supporting a Checkpoint Next Gen security firewalls is desirable. You should be well organised, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. You will have strong communication skills and a friendly, positive, customer service-orientated disposition.
About the Department
Applications are invited for the post of Research Systems Analyst (PC) for the Barts CR-UK Centre. The Centre comprises of the Barts Cancer Institute and the Centre for Cancer Prevention and is at the forefront of cancer research in the areas of haematological malignancy, pancreatic cancer, women’s cancers and male genitourinary cancers.
About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.
The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), permanent appointment, with an expected start date of 26/07/2021. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £34,220 - £40,194 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to (Mohamed Ali) at mohamed.ali@qmul.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 020 7882 3547.
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.
The closing date for applications is 26th November 2021.
The School of Medicine and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.
Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality
Salary 55,000 - 85,000 GBP per year Requirements: Proven track record implementing business solutions on SAP S/4HANA, SAP ERP or SAP IBP - Expert knowledge in dedicated SAP Line-of-Business in terms of standard functionalities, customization and integration with down-/upstream-processes - Strong understanding of business processes across the value chain (Demand-to-Supply, Quote-to-Cash, Purchase-to-Pay) - Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence or Miro - Work experience in related industry in an international environment - Fluent in English speaking and writing Responsibilities: Provide leadership and guidance for business users on the journey to SAP S/4HANA and monitor costs for projects, services and operations - Delivery of solutions to support business strategy and business outcome and design and implement SAP solutions serving internal and external stakeholders around the globe - Analyze business requirements and provide reliable and sustainable solutions - Manage and control the scope of work with external partners and support and guide business users to create and execute test cases - Create and ensure proper solution documentation, operating procedures and process documentation and ensure a stable and secure system environment - Be up to date with latest developments and advancements in SAP applications - Close collaboration with further IT roles to continuously improve business solutions and service provisioning Technologies: - AWS - SAP - SAP PM - SAP QM More: We are a global technology leader in positioning and wireless communication in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Our smart and reliable solutions, services and products let people, vehicles, and machines determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly over cellular and short range networks. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules, and secure data services and connectivity, we are uniquely positioned to empower our customers to develop innovative and reliable solutions for the Internet of Things, quickly and cost effectively. With headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, our company is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia, and the USA. () As SAP Business Analyst, you do have the great opportunity to join us on our journey to SAP S/4HANA right from the beginning. You will design, implement, and operate the future enterprise landscape based on SAP S/4HANA thanks to your strong understanding of business processes across the value chain (Demand-to-Supply, Quote-to-Cash, Purchase-to-Pay, Management Materials). With your hands-on approach, you will serve business users end-to-end- and take care of solution implementation, operational support, testing, training, and documentation. A strong can-do mentality and strategic mind-set are crucial to achieving goals. You will also collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and are ambitious to grow with the team duringthe transition towards an intelligent enterprise. Your interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate with senior stakeholders, peers, and excellent problem-solving and conceptual skills will make you successful in the role.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Salary 55,000 - 85,000 GBP per year Requirements: Proven track record implementing business solutions on SAP S/4HANA, SAP ERP or SAP IBP - Expert knowledge in dedicated SAP Line-of-Business in terms of standard functionalities, customization and integration with down-/upstream-processes - Strong understanding of business processes across the value chain (Demand-to-Supply, Quote-to-Cash, Purchase-to-Pay) - Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence or Miro - Work experience in related industry in an international environment - Fluent in English speaking and writing Responsibilities: Provide leadership and guidance for business users on the journey to SAP S/4HANA and monitor costs for projects, services and operations - Delivery of solutions to support business strategy and business outcome and design and implement SAP solutions serving internal and external stakeholders around the globe - Analyze business requirements and provide reliable and sustainable solutions - Manage and control the scope of work with external partners and support and guide business users to create and execute test cases - Create and ensure proper solution documentation, operating procedures and process documentation and ensure a stable and secure system environment - Be up to date with latest developments and advancements in SAP applications - Close collaboration with further IT roles to continuously improve business solutions and service provisioning Technologies: - AWS - SAP - SAP PM - SAP QM More: We are a global technology leader in positioning and wireless communication in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Our smart and reliable solutions, services and products let people, vehicles, and machines determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly over cellular and short range networks. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules, and secure data services and connectivity, we are uniquely positioned to empower our customers to develop innovative and reliable solutions for the Internet of Things, quickly and cost effectively. With headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland, our company is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia, and the USA. () As SAP Business Analyst, you do have the great opportunity to join us on our journey to SAP S/4HANA right from the beginning. You will design, implement, and operate the future enterprise landscape based on SAP S/4HANA thanks to your strong understanding of business processes across the value chain (Demand-to-Supply, Quote-to-Cash, Purchase-to-Pay, Management Materials). With your hands-on approach, you will serve business users end-to-end- and take care of solution implementation, operational support, testing, training, and documentation. A strong can-do mentality and strategic mind-set are crucial to achieving goals. You will also collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and are ambitious to grow with the team duringthe transition towards an intelligent enterprise. Your interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate with senior stakeholders, peers, and excellent problem-solving and conceptual skills will make you successful in the role.
Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Business Analyst to join the team based at our headquarters in Liverpool, UK. You will be part of our established Business Applications team which comes with a positive and supportive work environment, ideal for those who will be undertaking the Business Analysis Apprenticeship Programme. Alfred H Knight can provide you with skills for a lifetime, kickstarting your new career in business and technology! The Junior Business Analyst works closely with other Business Analysts and business stakeholders to elicit, analyse and document business processes and software requirements for technology initiatives, including business information and web based applications. Acts as an intermediary between the business and IT development teams. There will be ample opportunities for personal development and building your professional network within AHK. Whilst working towards your Level 4 Business Analysis Apprenticeship and BCS qualifications, you shall also benefit from mentorship from our Business Analysis team. Whilst working across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), there will also be opportunities to travel both domestically and internationally to one of our many facilities to work with the wider business. ABOUT US Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries. We have honed & carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: Excellent communication skills with the ability to talk to and present to a range of audiences. Excellent analytical skills and an informed, evidence based approach. Excellent teamwork skills, willing to share information and collaborate with peers. Strong relationship building skills, ability to build rapport with business stakeholders. The ability to work under pressure on multiple projects within your project timeframes. A good understanding and grasp of information technology. A passion for creating solutions with a positive attitude to change. Desirable: Experience using modelling languages such as UML and BPMN. Commercial experience in a role working with business stakeholders. Understanding of Agile methodology and practices. Metals and Minerals sector experience. Experience using software tools, such as Asana, JIRA, LucidChart, MS Visio and Google Workspace. Required Qualifications: Strong A Level results or equivalent (essential) in a relevant subject (IT/Maths/Business). Required Languages: Spanish (desirable). BENEFITS We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Business Analyst to join the team based at our headquarters in Liverpool, UK. You will be part of our established Business Applications team which comes with a positive and supportive work environment, ideal for those who will be undertaking the Business Analysis Apprenticeship Programme. Alfred H Knight can provide you with skills for a lifetime, kickstarting your new career in business and technology! The Junior Business Analyst works closely with other Business Analysts and business stakeholders to elicit, analyse and document business processes and software requirements for technology initiatives, including business information and web based applications. Acts as an intermediary between the business and IT development teams. There will be ample opportunities for personal development and building your professional network within AHK. Whilst working towards your Level 4 Business Analysis Apprenticeship and BCS qualifications, you shall also benefit from mentorship from our Business Analysis team. Whilst working across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), there will also be opportunities to travel both domestically and internationally to one of our many facilities to work with the wider business. ABOUT US Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries. We have honed & carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following: REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE Essential: Excellent communication skills with the ability to talk to and present to a range of audiences. Excellent analytical skills and an informed, evidence based approach. Excellent teamwork skills, willing to share information and collaborate with peers. Strong relationship building skills, ability to build rapport with business stakeholders. The ability to work under pressure on multiple projects within your project timeframes. A good understanding and grasp of information technology. A passion for creating solutions with a positive attitude to change. Desirable: Experience using modelling languages such as UML and BPMN. Commercial experience in a role working with business stakeholders. Understanding of Agile methodology and practices. Metals and Minerals sector experience. Experience using software tools, such as Asana, JIRA, LucidChart, MS Visio and Google Workspace. Required Qualifications: Strong A Level results or equivalent (essential) in a relevant subject (IT/Maths/Business). Required Languages: Spanish (desirable). BENEFITS We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.
This role has a starting salary of £38,746 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Partnership Data and Intelligence Analyst to join our fantastic Health Improvement team. We are based in Woodhatch, Reigate and support hybrid working . There will be some occasions when you will be required to travel to various locations in Surrey for key events and meetings. We are looking for someone with the desire to continue their development in analytical skills to join our team. This is a fixed term/secondment opportunity until 31/03/2025. For internal candidates interested in a secondment opportunity, please discuss with your line manager before submitting your application. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team The post will work with various partners and will be part of public health and data and insights teams at Surrey County Council. The purpose of this role is to enable efficient, effective and consistent decision making across the partnership by providing access to meaningful data and insight. You will work collaboratively with our partners and communities in Surrey to improve what we do and how we do it. In addition, you will support key partnerships in Surrey such as Combating Drugs Partnership and Serious Violence Reduction Partnership. Serious Violence Duty and Drugs strategy 'From harm to hope' are key part of the government's programme of work to take a whole system approach to prevent and cut crime and save lives. Both of these programmes need effective partnership working, and effective mechanisms to share and record data for local implementation and monitoring. About the Role The role is essential to hold partners to account on local outcomes, to develop agreements and best practice for data and information sharing and measurement, and to ensure that decisions made are informed by the most relevant and up-to-date datasets. You will play a key role in producing a clear, agreed and comprehensive local picture across the whole partnership, to ensure that there is data-informed decision-making and that progress can be monitored effectively over time. Typical tasks will include: Scoping out and development of system/reporting requirements, Interpreting quantitative data from large and complex datasets, Working with a wide range of data and evidence sources, including local, partner and open sources for the development of insight (data products and reports) to agreed service standards, Use software for data analysis and data visualisation tools (e.g., MS Excel, Tableau, FME, SQL, R, Python), Bring a solution focused and impact-oriented attitude. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this role, your application will clearly evidence the following: The technical knowledge, which includes descriptive and inferential statistics, an ability in handling large volumes of complex data and a good working knowledge on a range of business intelligence, statistical analysis tools (i.e., Excel, FME, SQL, R and / or Python). An ability to produce insight in a clear and compelling way, interpreting and identifying patterns. An ability to communicate insight to a range of audiences, helping them understand potential conclusions and opportunities. An ability to work collaboratively and independently to problem-solve in complex situations where both creativity and pragmatism. Capability of working well in multi-disciplinary teams, working with others to achieve shared objectives. Confidence in using problem solving skills in new, complex, and sometimes ambiguous environments, where both creativity and pragmatism are required. As part of the application process, please upload your CV and complete the questionnaire which asks the following questions: Can you please outline your experience working in a data role within a Local Authority, the NHS or a third sector organisation? Can you please describe how your skills and previous experiences align to the technical requirements of this role, such as the use of analysis tools? Can you provide an example of a time at which you have delivered a data project and communicated the insights to a non-technical audience? Please describe your experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and business areas to turn evidence into insight and recommendations to the wider business. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 14/04/2024 with interviews provisionally planned for 24/04/2024 and 25/04/2024. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
This role has a starting salary of £38,746 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be hiring a new Partnership Data and Intelligence Analyst to join our fantastic Health Improvement team. We are based in Woodhatch, Reigate and support hybrid working . There will be some occasions when you will be required to travel to various locations in Surrey for key events and meetings. We are looking for someone with the desire to continue their development in analytical skills to join our team. This is a fixed term/secondment opportunity until 31/03/2025. For internal candidates interested in a secondment opportunity, please discuss with your line manager before submitting your application. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About the Team The post will work with various partners and will be part of public health and data and insights teams at Surrey County Council. The purpose of this role is to enable efficient, effective and consistent decision making across the partnership by providing access to meaningful data and insight. You will work collaboratively with our partners and communities in Surrey to improve what we do and how we do it. In addition, you will support key partnerships in Surrey such as Combating Drugs Partnership and Serious Violence Reduction Partnership. Serious Violence Duty and Drugs strategy 'From harm to hope' are key part of the government's programme of work to take a whole system approach to prevent and cut crime and save lives. Both of these programmes need effective partnership working, and effective mechanisms to share and record data for local implementation and monitoring. About the Role The role is essential to hold partners to account on local outcomes, to develop agreements and best practice for data and information sharing and measurement, and to ensure that decisions made are informed by the most relevant and up-to-date datasets. You will play a key role in producing a clear, agreed and comprehensive local picture across the whole partnership, to ensure that there is data-informed decision-making and that progress can be monitored effectively over time. Typical tasks will include: Scoping out and development of system/reporting requirements, Interpreting quantitative data from large and complex datasets, Working with a wide range of data and evidence sources, including local, partner and open sources for the development of insight (data products and reports) to agreed service standards, Use software for data analysis and data visualisation tools (e.g., MS Excel, Tableau, FME, SQL, R, Python), Bring a solution focused and impact-oriented attitude. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this role, your application will clearly evidence the following: The technical knowledge, which includes descriptive and inferential statistics, an ability in handling large volumes of complex data and a good working knowledge on a range of business intelligence, statistical analysis tools (i.e., Excel, FME, SQL, R and / or Python). An ability to produce insight in a clear and compelling way, interpreting and identifying patterns. An ability to communicate insight to a range of audiences, helping them understand potential conclusions and opportunities. An ability to work collaboratively and independently to problem-solve in complex situations where both creativity and pragmatism. Capability of working well in multi-disciplinary teams, working with others to achieve shared objectives. Confidence in using problem solving skills in new, complex, and sometimes ambiguous environments, where both creativity and pragmatism are required. As part of the application process, please upload your CV and complete the questionnaire which asks the following questions: Can you please outline your experience working in a data role within a Local Authority, the NHS or a third sector organisation? Can you please describe how your skills and previous experiences align to the technical requirements of this role, such as the use of analysis tools? Can you provide an example of a time at which you have delivered a data project and communicated the insights to a non-technical audience? Please describe your experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams and business areas to turn evidence into insight and recommendations to the wider business. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 14/04/2024 with interviews provisionally planned for 24/04/2024 and 25/04/2024. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.
Senior Data Analyst - Starting from £41,000- Hybrid (6 Days a Month in Brighton) - FTC 23 Months The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team is working with a unique civil service organisation who are rapidly progressing on a new multi-organisation project that will redefine the relevance of the sector. This role is ideal if you are a quality data analyst who can programme in R or Python, and want to work on a cutting-edge project that will impact most of the country. What the Senior Data Analyst will be doing You will be part of the analysis and insight team, leading the analytical work on the multi-organisational programme, providing reliable and useful data insights on various facets of the programme. Coding in R or Python Reviewing the risks associated with a multi-organisation project through comprehensive data analysis Identify and evaluate the quality of data sources Stakeholder management, challenging stakeholders where necessary What you will bring to the team You will have strong interpersonal skills and experience providing comprehensive and insightful analysis of complicated data sets using R or Python. Strong programming skills in R or Python (SQL and Power BI are also desirable) Ability to evaluate data sources for reliability and accuracy Strong comprehension of data such as data warehouses Ability to align analysis with corporate objective Here's What You'll Get in Return The successful Senior Data Analyst will be rewarded with; Salary Starting from £41,000 Up to 27.9% Pension contribution Flexible working arrangements Funded training Family friendly policies Think this one's for you If you think this Senior Data Analyst opportunity is for you then apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Senior Data Analyst - Starting from £41,000- Hybrid (6 Days a Month in Brighton) - FTC 23 Months The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team is working with a unique civil service organisation who are rapidly progressing on a new multi-organisation project that will redefine the relevance of the sector. This role is ideal if you are a quality data analyst who can programme in R or Python, and want to work on a cutting-edge project that will impact most of the country. What the Senior Data Analyst will be doing You will be part of the analysis and insight team, leading the analytical work on the multi-organisational programme, providing reliable and useful data insights on various facets of the programme. Coding in R or Python Reviewing the risks associated with a multi-organisation project through comprehensive data analysis Identify and evaluate the quality of data sources Stakeholder management, challenging stakeholders where necessary What you will bring to the team You will have strong interpersonal skills and experience providing comprehensive and insightful analysis of complicated data sets using R or Python. Strong programming skills in R or Python (SQL and Power BI are also desirable) Ability to evaluate data sources for reliability and accuracy Strong comprehension of data such as data warehouses Ability to align analysis with corporate objective Here's What You'll Get in Return The successful Senior Data Analyst will be rewarded with; Salary Starting from £41,000 Up to 27.9% Pension contribution Flexible working arrangements Funded training Family friendly policies Think this one's for you If you think this Senior Data Analyst opportunity is for you then apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
1st / 2nd Line Desktop Support Analyst - Candidates will have a minimum 2+ years (ideally more) 1st / 2nd Line Desktop Support experience with any previous Application Support and Financial / Banking highly beneficial. This is a superb opportunity working within a Major Brokerage House and could provide a stepping stone to move into 3rd Line Support over time as the company have a history of promoting from within. You must have strong Windows 10 / 11 Desktop Support, Office Applications (2013 to 2019) and Exchange / Office 365 with some knowledge of JIRA, AWS or other Cloud based products advantageous. You'll also have a core knowledge of Windows Server - 2012, 2016, 2019 including Active Directory and Group Policy for managing user accounts with any Windows Deployment Server and a general awareness of Networking in a Switched Environment - TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, GPO's, LAN/WAN all beneficial. Ideally used to working in an SLA / ITIL driven environment, able to monitor and restore back-ups and generate reports. You'll be involved in the management of Application / Access Security (firewall, anti-virus, e-mail filters) and able to install, configure and troubleshoot devices / printers. You will have excellent communication skills, able to deal with users at all levels on the phone, via e-mail and face to face. None Essential Skills: Any Application Support the Financial / Banking / Brokerage Sector supporting Market Data Feeds / Trade Floor Support (Reuters, Bloomberg) along with any Linux Systems Administration and Scripting (Python, PowerShell), along with a core knowledge of Databases (Oracle and SQL) advantageous. You will be working in a dynamic Financial environment and the client is seeking a motivated individual with the right attitude and aptitude. Not essential but any MCP, MCDST, MCITP, MCSA, MCSE accreditation all beneficial as is any Citrix and Cisco experience and a sense of humour and ability to interact well and get on with others essential. This role is as much about attitude and aptitude and being able to demonstrate a genuine desire to learn than it is the current skillset. The salary range will vary on experience and the amount of training a candidate may require to bring them up to speed.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
1st / 2nd Line Desktop Support Analyst - Candidates will have a minimum 2+ years (ideally more) 1st / 2nd Line Desktop Support experience with any previous Application Support and Financial / Banking highly beneficial. This is a superb opportunity working within a Major Brokerage House and could provide a stepping stone to move into 3rd Line Support over time as the company have a history of promoting from within. You must have strong Windows 10 / 11 Desktop Support, Office Applications (2013 to 2019) and Exchange / Office 365 with some knowledge of JIRA, AWS or other Cloud based products advantageous. You'll also have a core knowledge of Windows Server - 2012, 2016, 2019 including Active Directory and Group Policy for managing user accounts with any Windows Deployment Server and a general awareness of Networking in a Switched Environment - TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, GPO's, LAN/WAN all beneficial. Ideally used to working in an SLA / ITIL driven environment, able to monitor and restore back-ups and generate reports. You'll be involved in the management of Application / Access Security (firewall, anti-virus, e-mail filters) and able to install, configure and troubleshoot devices / printers. You will have excellent communication skills, able to deal with users at all levels on the phone, via e-mail and face to face. None Essential Skills: Any Application Support the Financial / Banking / Brokerage Sector supporting Market Data Feeds / Trade Floor Support (Reuters, Bloomberg) along with any Linux Systems Administration and Scripting (Python, PowerShell), along with a core knowledge of Databases (Oracle and SQL) advantageous. You will be working in a dynamic Financial environment and the client is seeking a motivated individual with the right attitude and aptitude. Not essential but any MCP, MCDST, MCITP, MCSA, MCSE accreditation all beneficial as is any Citrix and Cisco experience and a sense of humour and ability to interact well and get on with others essential. This role is as much about attitude and aptitude and being able to demonstrate a genuine desire to learn than it is the current skillset. The salary range will vary on experience and the amount of training a candidate may require to bring them up to speed.
Responsible for the management, support, maintenance, upgrade and development of IT applications within the business. Overseeing system reliability, security and scalability while playing a leading role in identifying technical requirements, driving DevOps practices, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Client Details Leading property developer in London Description Provide 3rd line support for business applications with a primary focus on continual improvement, upgrade, integration and development. Take a lead role in identifying technical requirements in IT projects, providing technical support, maintaining comprehensive documentation of systems architecture, configurations and procedures while ensuring source control aligns with industry best practices Drive continuous value delivery to the business, adapting to changes, fostering collaboration and enhancing communications across teams. Aid in implementing DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines deployments, leading their integration and staying updated on evolving DevOps trends and technologies. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and resilience plan for all IT applications and databases to ensure seamless continuity in the face of unexpected events. To follow Change Control procedures alongside best practice deployment in line with corporate cyber security standards. Manage relationships with users, key stakeholders and 3rd parties for applications delivery and support, including IT Application contracts renewals. Provide support for database upgrades and public websites including monthly health checks and refresh processes. Analyse data and present insights through reports and also assist with the design and development of complex SQL queries as required by the business. Develop automation scripts using APIs and other tools for continuous integration, deployment and monitoring, in ensuring reliability and efficiency in system operation. Implement robust security measures and ensure systems adhere to regulatory compliance standards, participating in regular audits and remediations as necessary. To identify and replace legacy applications where possible consolidating similar applications across the business. Coach, train and mentor junior members of the team on key skills and knowledge areas Undertake other duties as requested by Line Management. Profile Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of related professional experience. A minimum of 4 years' experience in a development role. Proficient in problem-solving within an operational support environment, adept at triaging tickets and resolving issues to minimise further incidents. Strong analytical skills to identify business requirements and offer effective solutions. Experience with DevOps principles and practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing and change control best practices. 4+ years experience in major programming languages such as ASP.NET, PHP along with substantial experience in major relational databases , preferably MS SQL Server, MySQL. Skilled in writing complex SQL queries, report development and data processing, with exposure to PowerBI. Experience with WordPress, cPanel and WHM. Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and REST API. Proven expertise and skill in cloud-based technologies, ideally with skills in Azure Experience with both Windows and Linux/Unix-based operating systems. Ability to work under pressure across diverse projects and deal effectively with ad-hoc tasks. Willingness to quickly embrace new technologies and learn modern development tools. Strong ability to engage with Suppliers and External Consultants. Strong within both a team and individual project environment. Job Offer competitive salary hybrid working generous pension insurance plans, health care subsidised gym membership store discounts. family leave
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Responsible for the management, support, maintenance, upgrade and development of IT applications within the business. Overseeing system reliability, security and scalability while playing a leading role in identifying technical requirements, driving DevOps practices, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Client Details Leading property developer in London Description Provide 3rd line support for business applications with a primary focus on continual improvement, upgrade, integration and development. Take a lead role in identifying technical requirements in IT projects, providing technical support, maintaining comprehensive documentation of systems architecture, configurations and procedures while ensuring source control aligns with industry best practices Drive continuous value delivery to the business, adapting to changes, fostering collaboration and enhancing communications across teams. Aid in implementing DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines deployments, leading their integration and staying updated on evolving DevOps trends and technologies. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and resilience plan for all IT applications and databases to ensure seamless continuity in the face of unexpected events. To follow Change Control procedures alongside best practice deployment in line with corporate cyber security standards. Manage relationships with users, key stakeholders and 3rd parties for applications delivery and support, including IT Application contracts renewals. Provide support for database upgrades and public websites including monthly health checks and refresh processes. Analyse data and present insights through reports and also assist with the design and development of complex SQL queries as required by the business. Develop automation scripts using APIs and other tools for continuous integration, deployment and monitoring, in ensuring reliability and efficiency in system operation. Implement robust security measures and ensure systems adhere to regulatory compliance standards, participating in regular audits and remediations as necessary. To identify and replace legacy applications where possible consolidating similar applications across the business. Coach, train and mentor junior members of the team on key skills and knowledge areas Undertake other duties as requested by Line Management. Profile Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant discipline, with a minimum of 5 years of related professional experience. A minimum of 4 years' experience in a development role. Proficient in problem-solving within an operational support environment, adept at triaging tickets and resolving issues to minimise further incidents. Strong analytical skills to identify business requirements and offer effective solutions. Experience with DevOps principles and practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing and change control best practices. 4+ years experience in major programming languages such as ASP.NET, PHP along with substantial experience in major relational databases , preferably MS SQL Server, MySQL. Skilled in writing complex SQL queries, report development and data processing, with exposure to PowerBI. Experience with WordPress, cPanel and WHM. Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and REST API. Proven expertise and skill in cloud-based technologies, ideally with skills in Azure Experience with both Windows and Linux/Unix-based operating systems. Ability to work under pressure across diverse projects and deal effectively with ad-hoc tasks. Willingness to quickly embrace new technologies and learn modern development tools. Strong ability to engage with Suppliers and External Consultants. Strong within both a team and individual project environment. Job Offer competitive salary hybrid working generous pension insurance plans, health care subsidised gym membership store discounts. family leave
The Client My client are a fintech business that service the Financial services industry. Rapid growth sees the recruiting for a Systems Analyst to join their London based team. The Role Provide 1st, 2nd & 3rd line support for offices in London, Germany, Luxembourg, Paris, and USA. Resolve IT Incidents and Requests promptly via ticketing and communication platforms. Utilise diagnostic techniques and remote troubleshooting. Maintain accurate records of queries, problems, and resolutions. Analyse call logs to identify common issues and improve support processes. Develop and update user-guides and team documentation. Manage AV equipment and meeting technology. Support multiple IT platforms including Azure, Office, Mimecast, Backups, Exclaimer Cloud, etc. Your Profile To apply for this role you will have around 2-5 years experience in a service desk role. You will be progressive, inquisitve and have the desire to get stuck in and grow with the business. You will have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. Salary & Benefits £40,000 - £50,000 + an extremely generous bonus 30 days annual leave Free breakfast and lunch 3 days a week in the office Outstanding riverside offices Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
The Client My client are a fintech business that service the Financial services industry. Rapid growth sees the recruiting for a Systems Analyst to join their London based team. The Role Provide 1st, 2nd & 3rd line support for offices in London, Germany, Luxembourg, Paris, and USA. Resolve IT Incidents and Requests promptly via ticketing and communication platforms. Utilise diagnostic techniques and remote troubleshooting. Maintain accurate records of queries, problems, and resolutions. Analyse call logs to identify common issues and improve support processes. Develop and update user-guides and team documentation. Manage AV equipment and meeting technology. Support multiple IT platforms including Azure, Office, Mimecast, Backups, Exclaimer Cloud, etc. Your Profile To apply for this role you will have around 2-5 years experience in a service desk role. You will be progressive, inquisitve and have the desire to get stuck in and grow with the business. You will have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude. Salary & Benefits £40,000 - £50,000 + an extremely generous bonus 30 days annual leave Free breakfast and lunch 3 days a week in the office Outstanding riverside offices Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself
Software Delivery Manager Manchester: £65,000 - £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Permanent Hybrid Closing date for applications is 31st March 2024 Are you an experienced Software Delivery Manager with an outcome-focused approach? Would like to use your skills to contribute in an organisation that has a positive impact on people's lives? Landscape We are seeking two experienced Software Delivery Managers to join our Assessment Technology group in Manchester. The group is responsible for the Microsoft-aligned operational systems that deliver over 3 million GCSE and A-level results annually. It includes the software product covering the full lifecycle of exams series delivery from entry to post-results services, as well as our Integration product built on Azure Integration Services which ensures data can be exchanged securely and reliably between all AQA systems and 3rd parties. The Software Delivery Managers will work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, Test Analysts, and other roles, both internally and from suppliers, who are responsible for the delivery of planned change and support for these strategic software products. Desirable Experience Excellent experience of software delivery in a variety of agile / lean and scaled agile delivery structures, with an outcome-focused approach. Demonstrable technical knowledge to be able to create, drive, innovate and assess technical solutions across a wide range of software technologies, processes and platforms. Structured thinking approach, able to lead groups of people to break down and resolve complex and ambiguous problems in time-pressured environments, recognising and balancing technical against operational and commercial factors. Experience delivering in high-stakes and regulated environments. High level of curiosity, with a genuine passion for finding and implementing innovative solutions for business problems through technology. Passion for continuous improvement in practice, to increase delivery quality, reliability, and dependability. What's in it for you: At AQA we recognise our employees' contribution and in return we are proud to offer an extensive reward and benefit package. This includes: 25 days' annual leave rising to 30 days with service, plus all Bank Holidays and additional Christmas office closure Flexible working environment and professional and personal development at your fingertips. 35 hour working week Excellent contributory pension (6% - 11.5% dependent on employee contribution) Life assurance, BUPA PMI and Health Cash Plan Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme What next? If the role looks of interest and you would like to apply, please do so via our portal. Every application will be provided with a written response! We are reviewing applications as they come through and reserve the right to close this role early.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Software Delivery Manager Manchester: £65,000 - £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Permanent Hybrid Closing date for applications is 31st March 2024 Are you an experienced Software Delivery Manager with an outcome-focused approach? Would like to use your skills to contribute in an organisation that has a positive impact on people's lives? Landscape We are seeking two experienced Software Delivery Managers to join our Assessment Technology group in Manchester. The group is responsible for the Microsoft-aligned operational systems that deliver over 3 million GCSE and A-level results annually. It includes the software product covering the full lifecycle of exams series delivery from entry to post-results services, as well as our Integration product built on Azure Integration Services which ensures data can be exchanged securely and reliably between all AQA systems and 3rd parties. The Software Delivery Managers will work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, Test Analysts, and other roles, both internally and from suppliers, who are responsible for the delivery of planned change and support for these strategic software products. Desirable Experience Excellent experience of software delivery in a variety of agile / lean and scaled agile delivery structures, with an outcome-focused approach. Demonstrable technical knowledge to be able to create, drive, innovate and assess technical solutions across a wide range of software technologies, processes and platforms. Structured thinking approach, able to lead groups of people to break down and resolve complex and ambiguous problems in time-pressured environments, recognising and balancing technical against operational and commercial factors. Experience delivering in high-stakes and regulated environments. High level of curiosity, with a genuine passion for finding and implementing innovative solutions for business problems through technology. Passion for continuous improvement in practice, to increase delivery quality, reliability, and dependability. What's in it for you: At AQA we recognise our employees' contribution and in return we are proud to offer an extensive reward and benefit package. This includes: 25 days' annual leave rising to 30 days with service, plus all Bank Holidays and additional Christmas office closure Flexible working environment and professional and personal development at your fingertips. 35 hour working week Excellent contributory pension (6% - 11.5% dependent on employee contribution) Life assurance, BUPA PMI and Health Cash Plan Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme What next? If the role looks of interest and you would like to apply, please do so via our portal. Every application will be provided with a written response! We are reviewing applications as they come through and reserve the right to close this role early.
Role: Senior Systems Analyst/Developer - Hybrid Our client is a highly prestigious corporate company based in the heart of the Docklands. Job Summary: Responsible for the management, support, maintenance, upgrade, and development of IT applications within the business. The role will strive to ensure that the business deploys best of breed solutions in a continuous cycle of review and improvement. In addition, that IT change control policies are in place and adhered to. Also, responsibilities involve overseeing system reliability, security and scalability while playing a leading role in identifying technical requirements, driving DevOps practices and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Main Responsibilities: Provide 3rd line support for business applications with a primary focus on continual improvement, upgrade, integration and development. Take a lead role in identifying technical requirements in IT projects, providing technical support, maintaining comprehensive documentation of systems architecture, configurations and procedures while ensuring source control aligns with industry best practices. Drive continuous value delivery to the business, adapting to changes, fostering collaboration and enhancing communications across teams. Aid in implementing DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines deployments, leading their integration and staying updated on evolving DevOps trends and technologies. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and resilience plan for all IT applications and databases to ensure seamless continuity in the face of unexpected events. To follow Change Control procedures alongside best practice deployment in line with corporate cyber security standards. Manage relationships with users, key stakeholders and 3rd parties for applications delivery and support, including IT Application contracts renewals. Provide support for database upgrades and public websites including monthly health checks and refresh processes. Analyse data and present insights through reports and also assist with the design and development of complex SQL queries as required by the business. Develop automation scripts using APIs and other tools for continuous integration, deployment and monitoring, in ensuring reliability and efficiency in system operation. Implement robust security measures and ensure systems adhere to regulatory compliance standards, participating in regular audits and remediations as necessary. To identify and replace legacy applications where possible consolidating similar applications across the business. Coach, train and mentor junior members of the team on key skills and knowledge areas Undertake other duties as requested by Line Management. What We Require of You: A minimum of 5 years' experience in a Senior Systems Analyst/Development role A minimum of 4 years' experience in a development role. Proficient in problem-solving within an operational support environment, adept at triaging tickets and resolving issues to minimise further incidents. Strong analytical skills to identify business requirements and offer effective solutions. 4+ years' experience in major programming languages such as ASP.NET, PHP along with substantial experience in major relational databases, preferably MS SQL Server, MySQL. Skilled in writing complex SQL queries, report development and data processing, with exposure to PowerBI. Proven expertise and skill in cloud-based technologies, ideally with skills in Azure Experience with Windows operating systems. Ability to work under pressure across diverse projects and deal effectively with ad-hoc tasks. Willingness to quickly embrace new technologies and learn modern development tools. Strong ability to engage with Suppliers and External Consultants. Strong within both a team and individual project environment. Strong customer service skills whilst ensuring requirements scope is managed. The following experience would be highly advantageous: Experience with WordPress, cPanel and WHM. Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and REST API. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant discipline Experience with Linux/Unix-based operating systems Experience with DevOps principles and practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing and change control best practices.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Role: Senior Systems Analyst/Developer - Hybrid Our client is a highly prestigious corporate company based in the heart of the Docklands. Job Summary: Responsible for the management, support, maintenance, upgrade, and development of IT applications within the business. The role will strive to ensure that the business deploys best of breed solutions in a continuous cycle of review and improvement. In addition, that IT change control policies are in place and adhered to. Also, responsibilities involve overseeing system reliability, security and scalability while playing a leading role in identifying technical requirements, driving DevOps practices and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Main Responsibilities: Provide 3rd line support for business applications with a primary focus on continual improvement, upgrade, integration and development. Take a lead role in identifying technical requirements in IT projects, providing technical support, maintaining comprehensive documentation of systems architecture, configurations and procedures while ensuring source control aligns with industry best practices. Drive continuous value delivery to the business, adapting to changes, fostering collaboration and enhancing communications across teams. Aid in implementing DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines deployments, leading their integration and staying updated on evolving DevOps trends and technologies. Develop and maintain disaster recovery and resilience plan for all IT applications and databases to ensure seamless continuity in the face of unexpected events. To follow Change Control procedures alongside best practice deployment in line with corporate cyber security standards. Manage relationships with users, key stakeholders and 3rd parties for applications delivery and support, including IT Application contracts renewals. Provide support for database upgrades and public websites including monthly health checks and refresh processes. Analyse data and present insights through reports and also assist with the design and development of complex SQL queries as required by the business. Develop automation scripts using APIs and other tools for continuous integration, deployment and monitoring, in ensuring reliability and efficiency in system operation. Implement robust security measures and ensure systems adhere to regulatory compliance standards, participating in regular audits and remediations as necessary. To identify and replace legacy applications where possible consolidating similar applications across the business. Coach, train and mentor junior members of the team on key skills and knowledge areas Undertake other duties as requested by Line Management. What We Require of You: A minimum of 5 years' experience in a Senior Systems Analyst/Development role A minimum of 4 years' experience in a development role. Proficient in problem-solving within an operational support environment, adept at triaging tickets and resolving issues to minimise further incidents. Strong analytical skills to identify business requirements and offer effective solutions. 4+ years' experience in major programming languages such as ASP.NET, PHP along with substantial experience in major relational databases, preferably MS SQL Server, MySQL. Skilled in writing complex SQL queries, report development and data processing, with exposure to PowerBI. Proven expertise and skill in cloud-based technologies, ideally with skills in Azure Experience with Windows operating systems. Ability to work under pressure across diverse projects and deal effectively with ad-hoc tasks. Willingness to quickly embrace new technologies and learn modern development tools. Strong ability to engage with Suppliers and External Consultants. Strong within both a team and individual project environment. Strong customer service skills whilst ensuring requirements scope is managed. The following experience would be highly advantageous: Experience with WordPress, cPanel and WHM. Understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and REST API. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant discipline Experience with Linux/Unix-based operating systems Experience with DevOps principles and practices including continuous integration, continuous delivery, automated testing and change control best practices.
Randstad Sourceright
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Job title : IT Service Desk Analyst NE12 8BU Length: 12 months temporary contract to permanent Work hour: This Position is on a rotational shift pattern: 3 rotations: 7:30-15:30, 8:15-16:15 and 9:30-17:30 Pay Rate: £12.05/hour PAYE Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a IT Service Desk Analyst for a FM Services and Engineering company on a 12 months temporary contract to permanent. This position is on a rotational shift pattern which alternates each week. Some of the other duties will include but are not limited to: Answer calls and respond to ITSM tickets within agreed KPI targets whilst adhering to quality monitoring guidelines. Provision of first line support, including but not limited to triage and appropriate troubleshooting, correct incident categorisation and resolution where possible. Retention of end-to-end ownership and working with IT resolver groups and third parties where required. Utilise diagnostic utilities to aid with troubleshooting to achieve first time resolution. Including but not limited to: ? Initial diagnostics and support of user logon issues ? Initial diagnostics and support of end user computing hardware and software issues ? Initial diagnostics and support of Microsoft O365 applications and services ? Initial diagnostics and support of core business applications ? Initial diagnostics and support of network and remote connectivity issues Communicate incident resolution or request fulfilment to the customer. Log all customer issues in the ITSM system accurately and in full detail, completing all administration within timescales and to a high level of accuracy. Adhere to effective ITSM queue management. Requirements for this position: Qualification in the field of Information Technology and / or equivalent work experience. A good technical background with knowledge of common software packages and a broad understanding of IT Infrastructures. Knowledge of basic computer hardware Experience of desktop operating systems, including Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Azure, Office 365 and a broad understanding of IT related permissions. If this isn't the role you're looking for right now, please visit our contractor portal below where you will see all of our live roles and communities to join:
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Job title : IT Service Desk Analyst NE12 8BU Length: 12 months temporary contract to permanent Work hour: This Position is on a rotational shift pattern: 3 rotations: 7:30-15:30, 8:15-16:15 and 9:30-17:30 Pay Rate: £12.05/hour PAYE Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a IT Service Desk Analyst for a FM Services and Engineering company on a 12 months temporary contract to permanent. This position is on a rotational shift pattern which alternates each week. Some of the other duties will include but are not limited to: Answer calls and respond to ITSM tickets within agreed KPI targets whilst adhering to quality monitoring guidelines. Provision of first line support, including but not limited to triage and appropriate troubleshooting, correct incident categorisation and resolution where possible. Retention of end-to-end ownership and working with IT resolver groups and third parties where required. Utilise diagnostic utilities to aid with troubleshooting to achieve first time resolution. Including but not limited to: ? Initial diagnostics and support of user logon issues ? Initial diagnostics and support of end user computing hardware and software issues ? Initial diagnostics and support of Microsoft O365 applications and services ? Initial diagnostics and support of core business applications ? Initial diagnostics and support of network and remote connectivity issues Communicate incident resolution or request fulfilment to the customer. Log all customer issues in the ITSM system accurately and in full detail, completing all administration within timescales and to a high level of accuracy. Adhere to effective ITSM queue management. Requirements for this position: Qualification in the field of Information Technology and / or equivalent work experience. A good technical background with knowledge of common software packages and a broad understanding of IT Infrastructures. Knowledge of basic computer hardware Experience of desktop operating systems, including Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Azure, Office 365 and a broad understanding of IT related permissions. If this isn't the role you're looking for right now, please visit our contractor portal below where you will see all of our live roles and communities to join:
About the role Sytner Group currently have an exciting opportunity for a First Line Service Desk Analyst to join our growing IT team.This role is an instrumental part in delivering new and improved ways of the best technical support possible to our internal customers Your typical duties will include: Working with service desk technology solutions as well as printers and mobile devices Ability to prioritise work and demonstrate initiative Self-motivated with a proactive attitude Undertaking fault finding on technical issues or escalating as required Providing general technical support and advice to internal customers over the telephone and via email Offering outstanding customer service to customers. This role is a full time position, working Monday-Friday on a flexible working pattern. About you You will be passionate in building internal relationships and will have excellent communication skills to clearly advise customers about incidents and service affecting issues. The ability to prioritise work and demonstrate initiative is also essential.The following skills will also be advantageous: Familiar with service desk technology solutions as well as printers and mobile devices Practical knowledge of Windows 10 as well as strong knowledge of Office 2016 and modern Internet Browsers will be a distinct advantage. Basic network and telephony troubleshooting Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work Business social events At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are committed to creating an equitable environment and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here. Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on 'Developing Talent and 'Building Careers' and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
About the role Sytner Group currently have an exciting opportunity for a First Line Service Desk Analyst to join our growing IT team.This role is an instrumental part in delivering new and improved ways of the best technical support possible to our internal customers Your typical duties will include: Working with service desk technology solutions as well as printers and mobile devices Ability to prioritise work and demonstrate initiative Self-motivated with a proactive attitude Undertaking fault finding on technical issues or escalating as required Providing general technical support and advice to internal customers over the telephone and via email Offering outstanding customer service to customers. This role is a full time position, working Monday-Friday on a flexible working pattern. About you You will be passionate in building internal relationships and will have excellent communication skills to clearly advise customers about incidents and service affecting issues. The ability to prioritise work and demonstrate initiative is also essential.The following skills will also be advantageous: Familiar with service desk technology solutions as well as printers and mobile devices Practical knowledge of Windows 10 as well as strong knowledge of Office 2016 and modern Internet Browsers will be a distinct advantage. Basic network and telephony troubleshooting Why Sytner? Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package. We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential. Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 33 days inc. bank holidays Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay Career Development Recognition of Long Service every 5 years Discounted Car Schemes High Street Discounts Discounted Gym memberships Cycle to work scheme One day a year paid voluntary / community work Business social events At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are committed to creating an equitable environment and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please click here. Unsure? Read on We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships. We pride ourselves on 'Developing Talent and 'Building Careers' and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.
Position: Junior Service Desk Analyst Reporting to: IT Service Desk Manager Role Overview Our Junior Service Desk Analyst will be working within a dynamic Service Delivery Team, to deliver 1st and 2nd line support to our varied portfolio of clients comprising of property, retail, financial services, and healthcare sectors. The role encompasses providing our clients with quality face-to-face and remote IT support, as well as assisting our clients with on-boarding activities, using a broad range of systems and purpose-built toolsets. The successful Junior Service Desk Analyst will have the opportunity to further develop their career managing projects such as hardware refreshes and proactive renewals as well as exposure to working alongside senior Project Engineers on project delivery. Passionate about Technology and Customer Service, our Junior Service Desk Analyst will be responsible for taking ownership of and troubleshooting incidents, predicting possible wider issues, building relationships with key stakeholders and working with and escalating to other members of the team. Our Junior Service Desk Analyst would benefit from at least 1 year working at an MSP or in-house IT department and will have a good understanding of core IT concepts, preferably working towards appropriate qualifications such as A+, Network+, and Microsoft certifications. Understanding core infrastructure such as routers, firewalls, switches, WAPs, TCP/IP, DNS DHCP is essential, and awareness of the cyber security landscape is an advantage. We are looking for a team member who wants to commit to learning and delivering an exceptional experience to our client base. Strong communication skills both written and verbal are essential for this role. Key Responsibilities: Dealing with 1st line assigned tickets, providing support over multiple channels Responding efficiently to support requests over a variety of channels (e-mail, phone and ticketing system) Troubleshooting, fixing and escalating incidents as required, ensuring they are resolved within customer service level agreements or against key performance indicators Accurately classifying, logging, and keeping tickets up to date using our internal ticketing tool Providing an excellent customer experience at all times Conducting personal queue and ticket triage, escalating as and when required using internal processes Liaising with partners and third-party vendors to resolve customer issues Attending client sites to support current customer base with a varied range of technologies including desktop support, email issues, connectivity requirements, printers and 3rd party applications Conducting onsite work as and when required (such as onsite support, project support/assistance, system deployment etc.) Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required: Essential Some experience of Active Directory, Group Policy, Office 365, SharePoint, backup solutions, antivirus software, and networking Familiar in Office 365 Administration, creating groups, distribution lists, setting forward rules, viewing and checking SharePoint permissions and basic troubleshooting, for example running mail trace or performing security checks such as last sign in or checking for suspicious activity. Confident in troubleshooting basic Windows OS/MAC OSX issues, checking for Windows updates and understanding how these are delivered (, GPO, 3rd party tools), performing system restores and using vendor diagnostic tools and you will be experienced with replacing hardware components (SSD, RAM etc) while being considerate to data backup and the impact to the user. Understanding of security products and the cyber threat landscape; Ability to think ahead and anticipate problems, issues and solutions and work under pressure to meet deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication is essential as well as the ability to communicate with clients to determine their needs and explain complex issues to differing skill levels Desirable Being able to demonstrate a commitment to learning new technologies either by ongoing certifications or personal interest projects Person Specification: Excellent verbal and written communication is essential as well as the ability to communicate with clients to determine their needs and explain complex issues to differing skill levels Excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously is essential The requires you to work shift pattern between 8am-6pm.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Position: Junior Service Desk Analyst Reporting to: IT Service Desk Manager Role Overview Our Junior Service Desk Analyst will be working within a dynamic Service Delivery Team, to deliver 1st and 2nd line support to our varied portfolio of clients comprising of property, retail, financial services, and healthcare sectors. The role encompasses providing our clients with quality face-to-face and remote IT support, as well as assisting our clients with on-boarding activities, using a broad range of systems and purpose-built toolsets. The successful Junior Service Desk Analyst will have the opportunity to further develop their career managing projects such as hardware refreshes and proactive renewals as well as exposure to working alongside senior Project Engineers on project delivery. Passionate about Technology and Customer Service, our Junior Service Desk Analyst will be responsible for taking ownership of and troubleshooting incidents, predicting possible wider issues, building relationships with key stakeholders and working with and escalating to other members of the team. Our Junior Service Desk Analyst would benefit from at least 1 year working at an MSP or in-house IT department and will have a good understanding of core IT concepts, preferably working towards appropriate qualifications such as A+, Network+, and Microsoft certifications. Understanding core infrastructure such as routers, firewalls, switches, WAPs, TCP/IP, DNS DHCP is essential, and awareness of the cyber security landscape is an advantage. We are looking for a team member who wants to commit to learning and delivering an exceptional experience to our client base. Strong communication skills both written and verbal are essential for this role. Key Responsibilities: Dealing with 1st line assigned tickets, providing support over multiple channels Responding efficiently to support requests over a variety of channels (e-mail, phone and ticketing system) Troubleshooting, fixing and escalating incidents as required, ensuring they are resolved within customer service level agreements or against key performance indicators Accurately classifying, logging, and keeping tickets up to date using our internal ticketing tool Providing an excellent customer experience at all times Conducting personal queue and ticket triage, escalating as and when required using internal processes Liaising with partners and third-party vendors to resolve customer issues Attending client sites to support current customer base with a varied range of technologies including desktop support, email issues, connectivity requirements, printers and 3rd party applications Conducting onsite work as and when required (such as onsite support, project support/assistance, system deployment etc.) Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required: Essential Some experience of Active Directory, Group Policy, Office 365, SharePoint, backup solutions, antivirus software, and networking Familiar in Office 365 Administration, creating groups, distribution lists, setting forward rules, viewing and checking SharePoint permissions and basic troubleshooting, for example running mail trace or performing security checks such as last sign in or checking for suspicious activity. Confident in troubleshooting basic Windows OS/MAC OSX issues, checking for Windows updates and understanding how these are delivered (, GPO, 3rd party tools), performing system restores and using vendor diagnostic tools and you will be experienced with replacing hardware components (SSD, RAM etc) while being considerate to data backup and the impact to the user. Understanding of security products and the cyber threat landscape; Ability to think ahead and anticipate problems, issues and solutions and work under pressure to meet deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication is essential as well as the ability to communicate with clients to determine their needs and explain complex issues to differing skill levels Desirable Being able to demonstrate a commitment to learning new technologies either by ongoing certifications or personal interest projects Person Specification: Excellent verbal and written communication is essential as well as the ability to communicate with clients to determine their needs and explain complex issues to differing skill levels Excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously is essential The requires you to work shift pattern between 8am-6pm.
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Knowledge Systems Analyst to join a leading law firm in London. Based in the library and knowledge services team, the main responsibilities of this role will include managing the firm's knowledge database and ensuring that the data and technology are set up to deliver the best possible experience to users. Main duties: Ensuring that the knowledge portal is working correctly and troubleshooting any issues. Overseeing the loading of new material onto the knowledge portal. Monitoring searches and activities to spot glitches or anomalies. Contributing to knowledge systems developments. Working with IT to build and implement Power BI capabilities for reporting. Ensuring that content is indexed. Keeping updated on best practices and emerging technologies in knowledge management. Acting as the lead contact between the knowledge services and IT teams. Ensuring that the IT support and training teams understand the knowledge management systems. Providing information on technologies available and updating the intranet pages. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in knowledge management systems. Experience with Power BI/Data Analytics. Experience querying data with SQL and DAX. Proficiency in knowledge management software, databases and related tools. Producing reports in a variety of outputs. To be considered for this role, you need to have an analytical mindset, a passion for data and the ability to translate IT concepts into plain English. If you are interested in finding out more about this role and believe you are a good fit, please don't hesitate in sending your CV to Jane Eren. Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience. Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Knowledge Systems Analyst to join a leading law firm in London. Based in the library and knowledge services team, the main responsibilities of this role will include managing the firm's knowledge database and ensuring that the data and technology are set up to deliver the best possible experience to users. Main duties: Ensuring that the knowledge portal is working correctly and troubleshooting any issues. Overseeing the loading of new material onto the knowledge portal. Monitoring searches and activities to spot glitches or anomalies. Contributing to knowledge systems developments. Working with IT to build and implement Power BI capabilities for reporting. Ensuring that content is indexed. Keeping updated on best practices and emerging technologies in knowledge management. Acting as the lead contact between the knowledge services and IT teams. Ensuring that the IT support and training teams understand the knowledge management systems. Providing information on technologies available and updating the intranet pages. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in knowledge management systems. Experience with Power BI/Data Analytics. Experience querying data with SQL and DAX. Proficiency in knowledge management software, databases and related tools. Producing reports in a variety of outputs. To be considered for this role, you need to have an analytical mindset, a passion for data and the ability to translate IT concepts into plain English. If you are interested in finding out more about this role and believe you are a good fit, please don't hesitate in sending your CV to Jane Eren. Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience. Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
Here at TM Group, we are looking for a Web Application Support Analyst to join our IT team. The role is working full-time Monday to Friday, home based. Overview As a Web Application Support Analyst , your primary responsibility will be to ensure the seamless operation of web-based applications within our organization. You'll play a critical role in maintaining the stability of our systems, resolving technical issues, and providing excellent customer service. Here are the key aspects of your role: Key responsibilities • Incident Management: o Respond promptly to incidents related to web applications.o Diagnose and troubleshoot issues specific to .NET (C#) and legacy VB applications.o Collaborate with development teams to address complex issues. • Technical Support: o Provide "Level 1 & 2" technical support for web applications.o Familiarity with SQL Server databases and the ability to write SQL queries for investigation.o Understand the intricacies of web technologies (HTTP, HTTPS, RESTful APIs). • JIRA Service Desk Integration: o Intake and triage JIRA Service Desk tickets to ensure priority and urgency identification.o Resolve non-development issues via data and configuration updates.o Identify trends and proactively prioritize development work to improve system performance and user experience. • Customer Interaction: o Interact with end-users to understand their concerns and provide effective solutions.o Communicate technical information in a user-friendly manner.o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver timely resolutions. • Infrastructure Monitoring: o Monitor web application infrastructure, including servers, databases, and services.o Perform regular health checks and ensure optimal performance. • Code Debugging and Troubleshooting: o Analyse application logs and trace issues back to their source.o Debug and fix code issues related to .NET (C#) and legacy VB applications.o Work closely with developers during the resolution process. • Best Practices and Documentation: o Adhere to best practices for application support.o Document common solutions and create knowledge base articles.o Contribute to process improvements. Role holder requirements • Proficiency in .NET (C#) and experience with legacy VB applications.• Familiarity with SQL Server and database management.• Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-centric approach. Remember, as a Web Application Support Analyst , you'll be the bridge between end-users and technical teams, ensuring that our web applications run smoothly and efficiently. If you're passionate about web technologies, enjoy troubleshooting, and have experience with JIRA Service Desk, this role could be a great fit for you! What we can offer you 25 days holiday which increases with length of service.Pension schemeCompany Bonus SchemeCycle to Work scheme.Employee Assistance ProgrammeStaff social eventsRewards and discounts If you have the skills we are looking for, click apply to be considered as our Web Application Support Analyst - we'd love to hear from you!
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Here at TM Group, we are looking for a Web Application Support Analyst to join our IT team. The role is working full-time Monday to Friday, home based. Overview As a Web Application Support Analyst , your primary responsibility will be to ensure the seamless operation of web-based applications within our organization. You'll play a critical role in maintaining the stability of our systems, resolving technical issues, and providing excellent customer service. Here are the key aspects of your role: Key responsibilities • Incident Management: o Respond promptly to incidents related to web applications.o Diagnose and troubleshoot issues specific to .NET (C#) and legacy VB applications.o Collaborate with development teams to address complex issues. • Technical Support: o Provide "Level 1 & 2" technical support for web applications.o Familiarity with SQL Server databases and the ability to write SQL queries for investigation.o Understand the intricacies of web technologies (HTTP, HTTPS, RESTful APIs). • JIRA Service Desk Integration: o Intake and triage JIRA Service Desk tickets to ensure priority and urgency identification.o Resolve non-development issues via data and configuration updates.o Identify trends and proactively prioritize development work to improve system performance and user experience. • Customer Interaction: o Interact with end-users to understand their concerns and provide effective solutions.o Communicate technical information in a user-friendly manner.o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver timely resolutions. • Infrastructure Monitoring: o Monitor web application infrastructure, including servers, databases, and services.o Perform regular health checks and ensure optimal performance. • Code Debugging and Troubleshooting: o Analyse application logs and trace issues back to their source.o Debug and fix code issues related to .NET (C#) and legacy VB applications.o Work closely with developers during the resolution process. • Best Practices and Documentation: o Adhere to best practices for application support.o Document common solutions and create knowledge base articles.o Contribute to process improvements. Role holder requirements • Proficiency in .NET (C#) and experience with legacy VB applications.• Familiarity with SQL Server and database management.• Strong problem-solving skills and a customer-centric approach. Remember, as a Web Application Support Analyst , you'll be the bridge between end-users and technical teams, ensuring that our web applications run smoothly and efficiently. If you're passionate about web technologies, enjoy troubleshooting, and have experience with JIRA Service Desk, this role could be a great fit for you! What we can offer you 25 days holiday which increases with length of service.Pension schemeCompany Bonus SchemeCycle to Work scheme.Employee Assistance ProgrammeStaff social eventsRewards and discounts If you have the skills we are looking for, click apply to be considered as our Web Application Support Analyst - we'd love to hear from you!