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.
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.
Reporting to the Business Support Manager - Business Intelligence, the Business Intelligence – Business Analyst will work closely with both technical and business teams across the company to understand, document and deliver data requirements associated with significant business problems and opportunities. This exciting new opportunity is in a fast-paced dynamic environment working on High Profile Data Projects , to identify and understand significant business improvements and opportunities to ensure Data is at the forefront of decision making process.
As a Business Analyst in Business Intelligence at Jet2.com & Jet2holidays , you will be a key part of the team to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and projects meet the overall needs of the end user. Jet2 Business Analysts are passionate about delivering the best for our customers. We are proactive and work as One Team to achieve results.
You will be expected to drive data initiatives from inception to the point of go live. Our Business Analysts in Business Intelligence are experts in data transformation projects and advocates for best practice data management across our organisation. We will expect you to facilitate stakeholder/technical workshops, displaying skill in interviewing, effective questioning and have be able to challenge requirements. You will work alongside a team of Data Developers and Testers to build products that meet the requirements and acceptance criteria you have defined and documented. Jet2 practises Agile d elivery methodologies. You will be expected to lead the introduction of Epics, Feature and Stories to the delivery teams through session such as ‘ 3 Amigos ’ and Estimation Sessions. You will utilise your toolkit of analysis techniques to best represent the business needs and requirements, to collaborate with the delivery team to create a solution that is suitable for the desired use case, overall vision and requirements.
Any of the above outputs should be shared with the Product Owner and you should support them with effective prioritisation of the backlog, perhaps providing recommendations based on your understanding. During your analysis, you should work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to help them understand the requirements and any potential technical limitations that may impact the solution.
You will support delivery planning by having all analysis ready, well defined and pointed. You should support delivery of the stories throughout the delivery cycle. Most importantly, our Business Analysts don’t just stop at the capture of requirements, we collaborate within our development teams to take ideas from concept through to a solution. Understanding any areas of risk, dependencies, compliance and impacts. You will be expected to support the definition of test complete and aid demonstrations and User Acceptance Testing session of new data products and solutions. Working together with your team will be key to your personal success and key to project delivery. You will be required to work closely with Product Owners , Product Managers , Technical Specialists and other Business Analysts . Ultimately, we operate as a team, supporting one another to get the job done.
The successful candidate will have a minimum experience of 2 years working as a Business Analyst with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies and of in-house software development ideally within a Data Background . You will be personable, proactive and confident in your approach and have strong stakeholder management skills, being a confident communicator. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment , managing competing workloads and capable of effectively prioritising to meet deadlines.
In return, we offer an excellent salary and benefits package with fantastic opportunities for progression in a growing business. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting forward-thinking business. We operate scheduled leisure flights to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities from our 10 UK bases. Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays !!
Mar 06, 2021
Full time
Reporting to the Business Support Manager - Business Intelligence, the Business Intelligence – Business Analyst will work closely with both technical and business teams across the company to understand, document and deliver data requirements associated with significant business problems and opportunities. This exciting new opportunity is in a fast-paced dynamic environment working on High Profile Data Projects , to identify and understand significant business improvements and opportunities to ensure Data is at the forefront of decision making process.
As a Business Analyst in Business Intelligence at Jet2.com & Jet2holidays , you will be a key part of the team to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and projects meet the overall needs of the end user. Jet2 Business Analysts are passionate about delivering the best for our customers. We are proactive and work as One Team to achieve results.
You will be expected to drive data initiatives from inception to the point of go live. Our Business Analysts in Business Intelligence are experts in data transformation projects and advocates for best practice data management across our organisation. We will expect you to facilitate stakeholder/technical workshops, displaying skill in interviewing, effective questioning and have be able to challenge requirements. You will work alongside a team of Data Developers and Testers to build products that meet the requirements and acceptance criteria you have defined and documented. Jet2 practises Agile d elivery methodologies. You will be expected to lead the introduction of Epics, Feature and Stories to the delivery teams through session such as ‘ 3 Amigos ’ and Estimation Sessions. You will utilise your toolkit of analysis techniques to best represent the business needs and requirements, to collaborate with the delivery team to create a solution that is suitable for the desired use case, overall vision and requirements.
Any of the above outputs should be shared with the Product Owner and you should support them with effective prioritisation of the backlog, perhaps providing recommendations based on your understanding. During your analysis, you should work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to help them understand the requirements and any potential technical limitations that may impact the solution.
You will support delivery planning by having all analysis ready, well defined and pointed. You should support delivery of the stories throughout the delivery cycle. Most importantly, our Business Analysts don’t just stop at the capture of requirements, we collaborate within our development teams to take ideas from concept through to a solution. Understanding any areas of risk, dependencies, compliance and impacts. You will be expected to support the definition of test complete and aid demonstrations and User Acceptance Testing session of new data products and solutions. Working together with your team will be key to your personal success and key to project delivery. You will be required to work closely with Product Owners , Product Managers , Technical Specialists and other Business Analysts . Ultimately, we operate as a team, supporting one another to get the job done.
The successful candidate will have a minimum experience of 2 years working as a Business Analyst with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies and of in-house software development ideally within a Data Background . You will be personable, proactive and confident in your approach and have strong stakeholder management skills, being a confident communicator. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment , managing competing workloads and capable of effectively prioritising to meet deadlines.
In return, we offer an excellent salary and benefits package with fantastic opportunities for progression in a growing business. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting forward-thinking business. We operate scheduled leisure flights to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities from our 10 UK bases. Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays !!
Identity & Access Management Analyst Title: Identity & Access Management Analyst Contract Type: Permanent x2 Location: West Ham Lane, Stratford and Sale Point, Manchester Our office in Sale Point, Manchester will be relocating to Old Trafford by early 2025 Persona: Agile, Office based 20-40% Salary: £29,500 - £33,154 pa depending on experience and location Closing date for completed applications: 9th April 2024 Interviews will be held in the week commencing 8th April 2024 via Microsoft Teams Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated Role Profile.docx An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Identity & Access Management Analyst to join us. This role will help to support the operational Identity & Access Management activities; Recertifications, Joiners, Movers, Leavers (JML), Access Provisioning and IAM Monitoring, in addition to driving continuous improvements and supporting our strategic change projects as our IAM function matures and grows. The role reports directly to the Identity & Access Management Lead. The role holder will work closely with our colleagues in Cyber Security Operations team, Risk & Compliance, HR and Infrastructure Teams, as well as L&Q business teams. You will need to operate at several different levels: from being a team player in IAM, to working alongside technical colleagues in the Infrastructure, Info Sec and other Technology Support teams, for provisioning/de provisioning and entitlement changes for end users. This would suit someone technical and an analytical problem solver who enjoys working as part of a team in an evolving environment. As an Identity & Access Management Analyst, you will be part of the team that's driving Identity as the new security perimeter. The Identity & Access Management platform is constantly improving the way L&Q users gain access to systems and data. We are big users of Microsoft Active Directory, Azure, Office 365 and love things like identity lifecycle, role-based access, multi factor authentication, and privileged access management as per industry best practices and standards. Key Responsibilities include but not limited to: Deliver the BAU Identity and Access Management function through the Joiners, Movers and Leavers process in line with established operational processes Support the Access Management Team Lead with the design, documentation and improvements of the Joiner Mover and Leaver (JML) process that embeds continual improvements in service quality. Look at prioritising requests and monitoring scheduled Joiners/Movers/Leavers, working closely with HR department. Responding to IAM related incidents or requests via ITSM Tool or Telephony System in line with KPI's Work as a key point of contact for IAM related issues through escalation as part of security incidents Ensure SLAs (service level agreements) are met. Support improvements to the L&Q's Security related policies, standards, and procedures Experience/Knowledge: Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Office 365 and Group Policy in a large enterprise environment required, Experience in PowerShell scripting and troubleshooting Active Directory issues desirable, Experience with Azure AD desirable such as Azure Active Directory built-in and custom roles, Privileged Identity Management, Azure Conditional Access Policies, Analytical, problem solving and detail-oriented, Desire to collaborate, share and learn by doing, Collaborate with other teams in Technology to successfully migrate from old methods to latest for improving User Life Cycle Management, including automation for provisioning and de- provisioning, and assignment of Role Base Access Controls, Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment Ability to explain technical concepts and adjust messaging based on the audience, including non-technical groups. Strong interpersonal Proactive and self-starter Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing at all levels of the organisation Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce procedures Awareness of Identity Management and Access Governance Experience with managing user access management controls and processes, Awareness of the guiding principles and underlying requirements of compliance against regulatory requirements such as GDPR Skills, knowledge & experience of ITIL processes. Ideally hold the ITIL Foundation V3 qualification or higher but not essential. If you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay! We are a multi-site organisation, so some roles may require occasional travel between offices, but expenses will be covered. At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request. Our commitments: At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success. In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 26 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance . We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen. For the fifth year in a row, we have been recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women in the super large category. We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility. L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK's most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 100,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East. As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy. Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Identity & Access Management Analyst Title: Identity & Access Management Analyst Contract Type: Permanent x2 Location: West Ham Lane, Stratford and Sale Point, Manchester Our office in Sale Point, Manchester will be relocating to Old Trafford by early 2025 Persona: Agile, Office based 20-40% Salary: £29,500 - £33,154 pa depending on experience and location Closing date for completed applications: 9th April 2024 Interviews will be held in the week commencing 8th April 2024 via Microsoft Teams Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advertisement and interview earlier than stated Role Profile.docx An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Identity & Access Management Analyst to join us. This role will help to support the operational Identity & Access Management activities; Recertifications, Joiners, Movers, Leavers (JML), Access Provisioning and IAM Monitoring, in addition to driving continuous improvements and supporting our strategic change projects as our IAM function matures and grows. The role reports directly to the Identity & Access Management Lead. The role holder will work closely with our colleagues in Cyber Security Operations team, Risk & Compliance, HR and Infrastructure Teams, as well as L&Q business teams. You will need to operate at several different levels: from being a team player in IAM, to working alongside technical colleagues in the Infrastructure, Info Sec and other Technology Support teams, for provisioning/de provisioning and entitlement changes for end users. This would suit someone technical and an analytical problem solver who enjoys working as part of a team in an evolving environment. As an Identity & Access Management Analyst, you will be part of the team that's driving Identity as the new security perimeter. The Identity & Access Management platform is constantly improving the way L&Q users gain access to systems and data. We are big users of Microsoft Active Directory, Azure, Office 365 and love things like identity lifecycle, role-based access, multi factor authentication, and privileged access management as per industry best practices and standards. Key Responsibilities include but not limited to: Deliver the BAU Identity and Access Management function through the Joiners, Movers and Leavers process in line with established operational processes Support the Access Management Team Lead with the design, documentation and improvements of the Joiner Mover and Leaver (JML) process that embeds continual improvements in service quality. Look at prioritising requests and monitoring scheduled Joiners/Movers/Leavers, working closely with HR department. Responding to IAM related incidents or requests via ITSM Tool or Telephony System in line with KPI's Work as a key point of contact for IAM related issues through escalation as part of security incidents Ensure SLAs (service level agreements) are met. Support improvements to the L&Q's Security related policies, standards, and procedures Experience/Knowledge: Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Office 365 and Group Policy in a large enterprise environment required, Experience in PowerShell scripting and troubleshooting Active Directory issues desirable, Experience with Azure AD desirable such as Azure Active Directory built-in and custom roles, Privileged Identity Management, Azure Conditional Access Policies, Analytical, problem solving and detail-oriented, Desire to collaborate, share and learn by doing, Collaborate with other teams in Technology to successfully migrate from old methods to latest for improving User Life Cycle Management, including automation for provisioning and de- provisioning, and assignment of Role Base Access Controls, Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment Ability to explain technical concepts and adjust messaging based on the audience, including non-technical groups. Strong interpersonal Proactive and self-starter Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing at all levels of the organisation Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce procedures Awareness of Identity Management and Access Governance Experience with managing user access management controls and processes, Awareness of the guiding principles and underlying requirements of compliance against regulatory requirements such as GDPR Skills, knowledge & experience of ITIL processes. Ideally hold the ITIL Foundation V3 qualification or higher but not essential. If you are interested in this role and have the experience required, then apply without delay! We are a multi-site organisation, so some roles may require occasional travel between offices, but expenses will be covered. At the foundation of everything that we do are our corporate values and associated behaviours. Our organisational behavioural framework outlines the core expectations of all employees, which should be demonstrated at all times when representing L&Q. More information about L&Q's values can be found on our website and a copy of our behavioural framework can be provided on request. Our commitments: At L&Q, people are at the heart of our business and our success depends on employing the best people and getting the best from them. This is why we are committed to developing our people. It's only by investing in a well-trained and motivated workforce that we can continue to prosper and sustain business success. In addition to our support and training, the successful candidate will have access to our full suite of benefits including 26 days holiday rising to 31 days with length of service, excellent Pension scheme, an employee assistance programme and non-contributory life assurance . We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and recognise the changing demands and circumstances in life. Please let us know during the recruitment process if you're interested in part time working or job sharing. In addition, should your circumstances change once you have joined L&Q, you can also request flexible working arrangements, e.g. a change to working hours - if it's feasible then we'll make it happen. For the fifth year in a row, we have been recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women in the super large category. We are recognised externally for our commitment to inclusion. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident (Committed) employer and have signed the Time to Change Employer Pledge to demonstrate our commitment to end mental health discrimination in the workplace. We expect all of our employees to support our environmental policy and social responsibility work. We are an employer committed to environmental and social responsibility. L&Q is a regulated charitable housing association and one of the UK's most successful independent social businesses. The L&Q Group houses around 250,000 people in more than 100,000 homes, primarily across London and the South East. As a charitable organisation, our role goes beyond providing homes and housing services. We are a long-term partner in the neighbourhoods where we work. We hope to build aspiration, opportunity and confidence in our communities through our £250 million L&Q Foundation and our skills academy. Our vision is that everyone has a quality home they can afford, and we combine our social purpose with commercial drive to create homes and neighbourhoods everyone can be proud of.
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.
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.
Product Owner - Supplier Management - Richmond / Hybrid Product Owner required for a leading company based in Richmond to be responsible for managing the development of the company's internal systems from start to finish, ensuring that they meet the needs and preferences of both their internal users, and clients. You will be responsible for collaborating closely with external suppliers to ensure that all products are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The ideal candidate for this position will have worked as a Product Owner or Lead Business Analyst previously and be comfortable dealing with a range of 3rd party suppliers. Knowledge of MS Dynamics and mobiles apps would be advantageous, but not necessary. This is a hybrid position with 2 days per week on site in the Richmond office. The salary for this postion is between £45,000 and £70,000 per annum depending on experience. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with external suppliers to understand and anticipate their needs and translate them into product requirements. Define the vision for the systems. Create product roadmaps based on these visions. Manage the product backlog and prioritize them based on changing requirements. Oversee all stages of product creation including design and development. Develop user stories and define acceptance criteria Monitor and evaluate product progress at each stage of the process. Liaise with the product team and end-users to deliver updates. Participate in Scrum meetings and product sprints. Incorporate feature requests into product roadmap Groom and prioritize backlog. Set sprint goals with sprint teams Key Skills Experience as lead Product Owner/Business Analyst or similar role in product management Strong skillset to gather requirements and document business processes. Good organizational skills Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels with excellent communication skills both verbal and written Strong understanding of Agile/ITIL methodologies Proactive self-starter capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of MS Office productivity, communication & collaboration technologies (e.g. MS Office/Teams etc.) Effectively demonstrate teamwork skills, problem solving skills, initiative and integrity Desirable Knowledge of software development lifecycles (SDLC). Knowledge of product lifecycle, UX/CX design and analysis understanding Strong knowledge of / exposure to Microsoft Operating Systems Technical background with knowledge of software development and web technologies Interested?! Send your up-to-date CV to Emma Smith at Crimson for review Not interested?! Do you know anyone that might be? Refer a friend for this role to earn £250 worth of vouchers.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Product Owner - Supplier Management - Richmond / Hybrid Product Owner required for a leading company based in Richmond to be responsible for managing the development of the company's internal systems from start to finish, ensuring that they meet the needs and preferences of both their internal users, and clients. You will be responsible for collaborating closely with external suppliers to ensure that all products are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The ideal candidate for this position will have worked as a Product Owner or Lead Business Analyst previously and be comfortable dealing with a range of 3rd party suppliers. Knowledge of MS Dynamics and mobiles apps would be advantageous, but not necessary. This is a hybrid position with 2 days per week on site in the Richmond office. The salary for this postion is between £45,000 and £70,000 per annum depending on experience. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with external suppliers to understand and anticipate their needs and translate them into product requirements. Define the vision for the systems. Create product roadmaps based on these visions. Manage the product backlog and prioritize them based on changing requirements. Oversee all stages of product creation including design and development. Develop user stories and define acceptance criteria Monitor and evaluate product progress at each stage of the process. Liaise with the product team and end-users to deliver updates. Participate in Scrum meetings and product sprints. Incorporate feature requests into product roadmap Groom and prioritize backlog. Set sprint goals with sprint teams Key Skills Experience as lead Product Owner/Business Analyst or similar role in product management Strong skillset to gather requirements and document business processes. Good organizational skills Strong stakeholder management skills at all levels with excellent communication skills both verbal and written Strong understanding of Agile/ITIL methodologies Proactive self-starter capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of MS Office productivity, communication & collaboration technologies (e.g. MS Office/Teams etc.) Effectively demonstrate teamwork skills, problem solving skills, initiative and integrity Desirable Knowledge of software development lifecycles (SDLC). Knowledge of product lifecycle, UX/CX design and analysis understanding Strong knowledge of / exposure to Microsoft Operating Systems Technical background with knowledge of software development and web technologies Interested?! Send your up-to-date CV to Emma Smith at Crimson for review Not interested?! Do you know anyone that might be? Refer a friend for this role to earn £250 worth of vouchers.
About The Role Closing date : 4th April Internal job title : Solutions Analyst We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. The Application Support Analyst (internally known as our Solutions Analyst) in our Services Data team will play a vital role in ensuring our services data systems, data processes and other technical developments are robust, fit for purpose, and supportable. Providing technical skills to scoping out requirements, creating designs, developing solutions, testing, rollout, and continuous support, this role is at the centre of our technical data capabilities. Collaborating closely with the business to understand their goals and technical teams such as IT or external suppliers for co-creation this role will be a key gatekeeper of technical data solutions. By managing data in our case management system (CRS), our incident management system (RADAR) and other datasets such as properties and contracts this role will develop and maintain our core sets of database and data process capabilities. Responsibilities also creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation about our systems and responding to first- and second-line issues. Analysing ETL processes and designing data mappings for them will also be an important responsibility. About you Excellent business partnering skills to understand business contexts, goals, ambitions and horizons. Building the trust between you and those you partner will be a major factor in how successful the solutions you help create will be. Strong interpersonal and interpretation skills will allow you to have open jargon-free conversations with the business. You can formulate emerging requirements through providing advice and co-creation. Strong technical abilities including maintaining data dictionaries, data integration mapping, SQL scripting, analysing data quality issues, and UX design. Able to employ Agile development techniques to rapidly produce prototypes, fail-fast and learn, whilst accommodating a continuous improvement mindset. Experience of managing technical change management in a complex environment. Ability to balance speed of delivery against stability and supportability of solutions. You can practice rigorous version control, robust testing as well as planning for live rollouts and backouts. About Alzheimer's SocietyAt Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.Alzheimer's Society have recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 . We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is fantastic indication of how far we've travelled over the past few years.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
About The Role Closing date : 4th April Internal job title : Solutions Analyst We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. The Application Support Analyst (internally known as our Solutions Analyst) in our Services Data team will play a vital role in ensuring our services data systems, data processes and other technical developments are robust, fit for purpose, and supportable. Providing technical skills to scoping out requirements, creating designs, developing solutions, testing, rollout, and continuous support, this role is at the centre of our technical data capabilities. Collaborating closely with the business to understand their goals and technical teams such as IT or external suppliers for co-creation this role will be a key gatekeeper of technical data solutions. By managing data in our case management system (CRS), our incident management system (RADAR) and other datasets such as properties and contracts this role will develop and maintain our core sets of database and data process capabilities. Responsibilities also creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation about our systems and responding to first- and second-line issues. Analysing ETL processes and designing data mappings for them will also be an important responsibility. About you Excellent business partnering skills to understand business contexts, goals, ambitions and horizons. Building the trust between you and those you partner will be a major factor in how successful the solutions you help create will be. Strong interpersonal and interpretation skills will allow you to have open jargon-free conversations with the business. You can formulate emerging requirements through providing advice and co-creation. Strong technical abilities including maintaining data dictionaries, data integration mapping, SQL scripting, analysing data quality issues, and UX design. Able to employ Agile development techniques to rapidly produce prototypes, fail-fast and learn, whilst accommodating a continuous improvement mindset. Experience of managing technical change management in a complex environment. Ability to balance speed of delivery against stability and supportability of solutions. You can practice rigorous version control, robust testing as well as planning for live rollouts and backouts. About Alzheimer's SocietyAt Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.Alzheimer's Society have recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 . We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud as this is fantastic indication of how far we've travelled over the past few years.
BUSINESS ANALYST £350 - £400 PER DAY (OUTSIDE IR35) 3 MONTH CONTRACT HYBRID (2-3 DAYS PER WEEK) THE COMPANY: Join a dynamic and international team as a Business Analyst who are passionate about new initiatives and setting trends. THE ROLE: As a Business Analyst, you will be involved in: Delivering a new internal product, adding significant value for the company, their clients, and their agency teams. Working closely with the stakeholders to ensure product development objectives are met. Constantly finding new solutions to ensure the teams meet their expectations. Being a key driving force to provide the understanding and adherence to product mind-set. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and experience: Working with offshore teams. Commercial experience in media and production products. A good understanding of Agile methodologies and scrum ceremonies. Experience working with Adobe tech stack. HOW TO APPLY: Please register your interest by sending your CV to Mojola Coker via the apply link on this page.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
BUSINESS ANALYST £350 - £400 PER DAY (OUTSIDE IR35) 3 MONTH CONTRACT HYBRID (2-3 DAYS PER WEEK) THE COMPANY: Join a dynamic and international team as a Business Analyst who are passionate about new initiatives and setting trends. THE ROLE: As a Business Analyst, you will be involved in: Delivering a new internal product, adding significant value for the company, their clients, and their agency teams. Working closely with the stakeholders to ensure product development objectives are met. Constantly finding new solutions to ensure the teams meet their expectations. Being a key driving force to provide the understanding and adherence to product mind-set. YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and experience: Working with offshore teams. Commercial experience in media and production products. A good understanding of Agile methodologies and scrum ceremonies. Experience working with Adobe tech stack. HOW TO APPLY: Please register your interest by sending your CV to Mojola Coker via the apply link on this page.
About Sparta Global Embark on a transformative career journey with Sparta Global, where diversity, innovation, and passion for technology converge. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, offering not just jobs, but dynamic careers in the tech industry. You'll work alongside enthusiastic professionals, receiving top-tier training and mentorship to hone your skills for success in both public and private sectors. Our commitment to designing impactful careers and coaching future leaders is evident in our over 10 prestigious awards in Learning & Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. As a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility and a proud B-Corp certified organisation, we're not just advancing careers; we're fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive tech landscape. Join us in shaping the future of technology - where your growth is our mission, and your success, our pride. Apply now to be part of our award-winning team at Sparta Global.? About this role Working as a Software Developer you will work closely with other developers, product managers, designers, business analysts and testers to constantly create, maintain and modify systems to meet the demands of the business and their stakeholders. You will not only design and write well-formed, readable code but you'll be well-versed in standard practices such as Test-Driven Development and Behaviour-Driven Development and understand how you can work efficiently within agile continuous integration and continuous development (CI/CD) pipelines for your software delivery process.? We're not expecting you to have the proficiencies right away - that's where our award-winning Academy comes in. We are the experts in building skills and confidence in a fun and supportive environment that will not only challenge you but also develop your specialist capabilities ready to work on our clients' projects. What we're looking for. To be successful for this role you will demonstrate a level of ability in C#, Java or similar. You will be passionate about technology and eager to learn programme development to an advanced level. We're seeking candidates who can exemplify our values: Empathy and Diversity: Integrity, respect, and a commitment to inclusivity. Drive: A goal-oriented mindset with pride in exceeding targets. Collaboration: A team-focused approach, fostering positive relationships. Innovation: Curiosity, creativity, and openness to diverse ideas. Flexibility: Adaptability and composure in the face of change. As a national organisation with clients across the UK, we require flexibility and a willingness to relocate post-remote training. Deployment locations vary and cannot be guaranteed. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experience levels. Eligibility to work in the UK by the start of employment is mandatory.? Why you should apply:? Our environment is designed to nurture your talents and skills, your hard work and progress are not just appreciated - they're tangibly rewarded. We conduct performance-based reviews every six months, offering you the chance to increase your earning potential twice a year. This regular appraisal system is our way of ensuring that your efforts and achievements are consistently recognised and rewarded.? We also provide: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays. An extra day off for your birthday. Pension. Discounted gym membership. Eye care. Death in service cover. Cycle to work scheme. Season ticket loan. Employee assistance program. Yearly budget for personal development. Access to alumni and community networks. Opportunities to be brand ambassadors. Being employed by Sparta Global is an investment in your future that pays dividends along the way. We give you breadth of experience and skills, along with increasing opportunities to develop further and earn more. No two career paths look the same at Sparta. Our Recruitment Process:? Begin your journey via our supportive recruitment process. Apply online and our team will promptly review your application, contacting successful candidates within 48 hours to initiate the next steps. If you pass our initial screening, candidates will proceed to online assessments which vary depending on the opportunity you are applying for. The final stage is a competency interview, here you'll have the opportunity to impress us with your ability to communicate effectively and exhibit behavioural competencies through relevant examples. We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset. Your dedicated Talent Team member will be with you every step of the way to support and answer any questions you have. You can also visit our YouTube channel to gain valuable insights and expert advice on virtual interviews, strategies to manage nerves, and tips on nonverbal communication. We look forward to receiving your application - good luck!
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
About Sparta Global Embark on a transformative career journey with Sparta Global, where diversity, innovation, and passion for technology converge. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, offering not just jobs, but dynamic careers in the tech industry. You'll work alongside enthusiastic professionals, receiving top-tier training and mentorship to hone your skills for success in both public and private sectors. Our commitment to designing impactful careers and coaching future leaders is evident in our over 10 prestigious awards in Learning & Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. As a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility and a proud B-Corp certified organisation, we're not just advancing careers; we're fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive tech landscape. Join us in shaping the future of technology - where your growth is our mission, and your success, our pride. Apply now to be part of our award-winning team at Sparta Global.? About this role Working as a Software Developer you will work closely with other developers, product managers, designers, business analysts and testers to constantly create, maintain and modify systems to meet the demands of the business and their stakeholders. You will not only design and write well-formed, readable code but you'll be well-versed in standard practices such as Test-Driven Development and Behaviour-Driven Development and understand how you can work efficiently within agile continuous integration and continuous development (CI/CD) pipelines for your software delivery process.? We're not expecting you to have the proficiencies right away - that's where our award-winning Academy comes in. We are the experts in building skills and confidence in a fun and supportive environment that will not only challenge you but also develop your specialist capabilities ready to work on our clients' projects. What we're looking for. To be successful for this role you will demonstrate a level of ability in C#, Java or similar. You will be passionate about technology and eager to learn programme development to an advanced level. We're seeking candidates who can exemplify our values: Empathy and Diversity: Integrity, respect, and a commitment to inclusivity. Drive: A goal-oriented mindset with pride in exceeding targets. Collaboration: A team-focused approach, fostering positive relationships. Innovation: Curiosity, creativity, and openness to diverse ideas. Flexibility: Adaptability and composure in the face of change. As a national organisation with clients across the UK, we require flexibility and a willingness to relocate post-remote training. Deployment locations vary and cannot be guaranteed. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experience levels. Eligibility to work in the UK by the start of employment is mandatory.? Why you should apply:? Our environment is designed to nurture your talents and skills, your hard work and progress are not just appreciated - they're tangibly rewarded. We conduct performance-based reviews every six months, offering you the chance to increase your earning potential twice a year. This regular appraisal system is our way of ensuring that your efforts and achievements are consistently recognised and rewarded.? We also provide: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays. An extra day off for your birthday. Pension. Discounted gym membership. Eye care. Death in service cover. Cycle to work scheme. Season ticket loan. Employee assistance program. Yearly budget for personal development. Access to alumni and community networks. Opportunities to be brand ambassadors. Being employed by Sparta Global is an investment in your future that pays dividends along the way. We give you breadth of experience and skills, along with increasing opportunities to develop further and earn more. No two career paths look the same at Sparta. Our Recruitment Process:? Begin your journey via our supportive recruitment process. Apply online and our team will promptly review your application, contacting successful candidates within 48 hours to initiate the next steps. If you pass our initial screening, candidates will proceed to online assessments which vary depending on the opportunity you are applying for. The final stage is a competency interview, here you'll have the opportunity to impress us with your ability to communicate effectively and exhibit behavioural competencies through relevant examples. We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset. Your dedicated Talent Team member will be with you every step of the way to support and answer any questions you have. You can also visit our YouTube channel to gain valuable insights and expert advice on virtual interviews, strategies to manage nerves, and tips on nonverbal communication. We look forward to receiving your application - good luck!
Technical Business Analyst - £45,000 - Preston Oscar Tech are working with an industry leading business with a HQ in Manchester. This is a hybrid and flexible role to suit you. The Role: You will be working alongside a growing team, to develop and improve processes. The ideal candidate will have knowledge working in an Agile environment and have an understanding of the software development lifecycle. As a Business Analyst you will be able to work autonomously, in a rapidly changing environment. You will also be required to provide project feedback and analysis documentation (business requirements, scope matrix, use cases, sequence diagrams, UAT plan) Experience: Demonstratable use of BA tools 2 years as a Technical Business Analyst Experience working on e-commerce Strong experience with Agile Exposure to Jira Clear understanding of project deliverables and subject matter Excellent communication skills among stakeholder Benefits: Hybrid working Health insurance Career progression and personal development Tech Scheme Pension Sick pay Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Technical Business Analyst - £45,000 - Preston Oscar Tech are working with an industry leading business with a HQ in Manchester. This is a hybrid and flexible role to suit you. The Role: You will be working alongside a growing team, to develop and improve processes. The ideal candidate will have knowledge working in an Agile environment and have an understanding of the software development lifecycle. As a Business Analyst you will be able to work autonomously, in a rapidly changing environment. You will also be required to provide project feedback and analysis documentation (business requirements, scope matrix, use cases, sequence diagrams, UAT plan) Experience: Demonstratable use of BA tools 2 years as a Technical Business Analyst Experience working on e-commerce Strong experience with Agile Exposure to Jira Clear understanding of project deliverables and subject matter Excellent communication skills among stakeholder Benefits: Hybrid working Health insurance Career progression and personal development Tech Scheme Pension Sick pay Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
Role: Solution Architect Location: Remote Salary: 80,000 per annum + benefits About Company: 83zero is proud to partner with a leading for-profit organisation in the education sector, committed to delivering exceptional services to students globally. Job Purpose: As a Solution Architect, you will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to identify and design solutions for business projects. Leading the design efforts during project delivery, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring successful outcomes. This role involves working closely with customers and delivery teams, making it central to project success. Key Responsibilities: Conduct high-level technical impact assessments to support business cases and project initiation. Assist in detailed analysis, requirements capture, and project planning. Collaborate with IT Leadership to devise, broker, and document solutions to business problems. Work with business stakeholders, application architects, and development teams to refine requirements and resolve issues. Act as a central point of guidance and motivation for development teams during project phases. Assist project team members in resolving issues with project deliverable. Proactively participate in the build and management of platform and delivery road maps in collaboration with IT Leadership. People and Leadership: Foster a productive working environment through constructive feedback and appropriate involvement, delegation, and monitoring of staff. Provide regular communication updates to direct reports and other IT team members. Encourage a culture of accountability, trust, commitment, professional development, and team cooperation. Relationship Management: Manage internal and external relationships and communications effectively. Interface with vendors as required. Projects: Deliver or assist in projects as required. Maintain Control and Integrity of Systems and Processes: Adhere to all IT-related policies and procedures. Provide technical leadership to ensure solutions are architecturally sound and minimise technical debt. Governance: Ensure compliance with relevant data protection, financial, taxation, and legal requirements. Experience Required: Broad knowledge of enterprise business systems, especially CRM, BI, and BPM. Deep technical expertise in at least one key area such as security, performance, high availability, or relational databases. Broad technical awareness covering network infrastructure, information architecture, software languages, frameworks, and integration technologies. Desired Experience: Previous role as an application architect, lead developer, or business analyst, ideally in a medium-sized enterprise. Practical experience in programming. Demonstrated experience in leading small teams. Direct experience with Salesforce and Boomi is advantageous. Knowledge/Skills: Understanding of agile methodologies and related project management frameworks. Familiarity with design thinking, product management, SDLC, and release plan processes. Ability to maintain, influence, and motivate teams. Familiarity with a variety of development methods and processes. Experience with Salesforce or another SaaS CRM platform. Understanding of web application architecture and enterprise integration patterns. If you're passionate about delivering innovative solutions and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you! Please apply with your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Role: Solution Architect Location: Remote Salary: 80,000 per annum + benefits About Company: 83zero is proud to partner with a leading for-profit organisation in the education sector, committed to delivering exceptional services to students globally. Job Purpose: As a Solution Architect, you will collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to identify and design solutions for business projects. Leading the design efforts during project delivery, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring successful outcomes. This role involves working closely with customers and delivery teams, making it central to project success. Key Responsibilities: Conduct high-level technical impact assessments to support business cases and project initiation. Assist in detailed analysis, requirements capture, and project planning. Collaborate with IT Leadership to devise, broker, and document solutions to business problems. Work with business stakeholders, application architects, and development teams to refine requirements and resolve issues. Act as a central point of guidance and motivation for development teams during project phases. Assist project team members in resolving issues with project deliverable. Proactively participate in the build and management of platform and delivery road maps in collaboration with IT Leadership. People and Leadership: Foster a productive working environment through constructive feedback and appropriate involvement, delegation, and monitoring of staff. Provide regular communication updates to direct reports and other IT team members. Encourage a culture of accountability, trust, commitment, professional development, and team cooperation. Relationship Management: Manage internal and external relationships and communications effectively. Interface with vendors as required. Projects: Deliver or assist in projects as required. Maintain Control and Integrity of Systems and Processes: Adhere to all IT-related policies and procedures. Provide technical leadership to ensure solutions are architecturally sound and minimise technical debt. Governance: Ensure compliance with relevant data protection, financial, taxation, and legal requirements. Experience Required: Broad knowledge of enterprise business systems, especially CRM, BI, and BPM. Deep technical expertise in at least one key area such as security, performance, high availability, or relational databases. Broad technical awareness covering network infrastructure, information architecture, software languages, frameworks, and integration technologies. Desired Experience: Previous role as an application architect, lead developer, or business analyst, ideally in a medium-sized enterprise. Practical experience in programming. Demonstrated experience in leading small teams. Direct experience with Salesforce and Boomi is advantageous. Knowledge/Skills: Understanding of agile methodologies and related project management frameworks. Familiarity with design thinking, product management, SDLC, and release plan processes. Ability to maintain, influence, and motivate teams. Familiarity with a variety of development methods and processes. Experience with Salesforce or another SaaS CRM platform. Understanding of web application architecture and enterprise integration patterns. If you're passionate about delivering innovative solutions and thrive in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you! Please apply with your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Microsoft Power Platform Analyst Bibby Financial Services have an exciting opportunity available for a meticulous Microsoft Power Platform Analyst to join our team. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum and other benefits. This role offers the option to work remotely or from one of our office locations across the UK. We ve supported small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) since 1982 and today we support more than 9000 businesses worldwide. We are proud to help businesses, both big and small to grow and thrive in domestic and international markets. Why us? We re in the business of relationships. We know real value lies in real people, and it takes a motivated mindset and can-do attitude to belong here. It can be fast-paced and full-on, but we can handle it. We re a collective of got your back , we collaborate together, take ownership and deliver for our clients every time. That way, everybody wins. In return, we re all empowered to get the job done because we re trusted to get it right. It s why we were hired in the first place. We want you to make the choices you believe in we ll believe in them too. As our Microsoft Power Platform Analyst we will reward you and your hard work with: Private healthcare for you and your family Company pension scheme Wide range of flexible benefits, such as gym membership, technology, or health assessments Access to an online wellbeing centre Range of discounts from many businesses 25 days holiday which increases with service and options to buy or sell more Electric Vehicle/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (EV/PHEV) scheme Car Allowance As our Microsoft Power Platform Analyst, you will be required to engage with the wider IT team of architects and delivery specialists and with third party partners to deliver integrations between the Microsoft Power Platform, primarily D365 Customer Engagement, external services / other applications on the estate. Making the best use of the Power Platform, available plug-ins and Azure technologies such as Service Bus and API endpoints to facilitate the automated flow of data between applications and retrieval of data from third party services. Your responsibilities as our Microsoft Power Platform Analyst will include: To understand and document business requirements within the Azure DevOps toolset To own and manage the BFS Power Platform environments, ensuring control, structure and consistency Apply understanding of existing Microsoft Dataverse structure to ensure data integrity Analyse third party API offerings to design data point mappings Design and develop appropriate, secure and scalable solutions based on best practices. Engage with the architects and wider IT delivery teams to ensure solutions meet standards and are fit for purpose Ensure the resilience and supportability of solutions via appropriate alerting, logging and error handling Create high quality technical documentation to outline what is to be delivered Engage in the full Sprint lifecycle including planning, backlog review and retrospectives Deliver playback sessions to articulate technical solutions within the Sprint Actively engage with the Test Practice to ensure solutions are of the highest quality Provide a high level of ongoing service through excellent Incident and Problem Management Be responsible for deploying technical solutions Ensure adherence to appropriate governance and change control standards What we are looking for in our ideal Microsoft Power Platform Analyst: Experience of developing solutions using the full capability of the Microsoft Power Platform Experience working with the Microsoft Dataverse, specifically D365 Customer Engagement Experience of working with Azure Service Bus to configure interfaces Experience working within the wider Microsoft Azure platform and PAAS environment Working knowledge of scripting either Python, .Net, C# or JavaScript Experience working with API endpoints and of data mapping Working knowledge of SQL Experience of Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies Experience in the use of SCRUM framework (or similar) The ability to communicate with, influence and manage stakeholders expectations. Ability to translate requirements into technical specifications Have a proven track record of successful implementation of technological solutions Excellent verbal and written communication skills. There s no place quite like BFS and we re proud of that. And it s all down to you - you make us the people with which every ambitious business loves to work. If you would like to join us, please click Apply today to be considered as our Microsoft Power Platform Analyst we would love to hear from you! We're absolutely committed to being a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their true potential. Let us know if you need adjustments to support you through any stage of the recruitment process. No agencies, please.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Microsoft Power Platform Analyst Bibby Financial Services have an exciting opportunity available for a meticulous Microsoft Power Platform Analyst to join our team. You will join us on a full time, permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum and other benefits. This role offers the option to work remotely or from one of our office locations across the UK. We ve supported small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) since 1982 and today we support more than 9000 businesses worldwide. We are proud to help businesses, both big and small to grow and thrive in domestic and international markets. Why us? We re in the business of relationships. We know real value lies in real people, and it takes a motivated mindset and can-do attitude to belong here. It can be fast-paced and full-on, but we can handle it. We re a collective of got your back , we collaborate together, take ownership and deliver for our clients every time. That way, everybody wins. In return, we re all empowered to get the job done because we re trusted to get it right. It s why we were hired in the first place. We want you to make the choices you believe in we ll believe in them too. As our Microsoft Power Platform Analyst we will reward you and your hard work with: Private healthcare for you and your family Company pension scheme Wide range of flexible benefits, such as gym membership, technology, or health assessments Access to an online wellbeing centre Range of discounts from many businesses 25 days holiday which increases with service and options to buy or sell more Electric Vehicle/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (EV/PHEV) scheme Car Allowance As our Microsoft Power Platform Analyst, you will be required to engage with the wider IT team of architects and delivery specialists and with third party partners to deliver integrations between the Microsoft Power Platform, primarily D365 Customer Engagement, external services / other applications on the estate. Making the best use of the Power Platform, available plug-ins and Azure technologies such as Service Bus and API endpoints to facilitate the automated flow of data between applications and retrieval of data from third party services. Your responsibilities as our Microsoft Power Platform Analyst will include: To understand and document business requirements within the Azure DevOps toolset To own and manage the BFS Power Platform environments, ensuring control, structure and consistency Apply understanding of existing Microsoft Dataverse structure to ensure data integrity Analyse third party API offerings to design data point mappings Design and develop appropriate, secure and scalable solutions based on best practices. Engage with the architects and wider IT delivery teams to ensure solutions meet standards and are fit for purpose Ensure the resilience and supportability of solutions via appropriate alerting, logging and error handling Create high quality technical documentation to outline what is to be delivered Engage in the full Sprint lifecycle including planning, backlog review and retrospectives Deliver playback sessions to articulate technical solutions within the Sprint Actively engage with the Test Practice to ensure solutions are of the highest quality Provide a high level of ongoing service through excellent Incident and Problem Management Be responsible for deploying technical solutions Ensure adherence to appropriate governance and change control standards What we are looking for in our ideal Microsoft Power Platform Analyst: Experience of developing solutions using the full capability of the Microsoft Power Platform Experience working with the Microsoft Dataverse, specifically D365 Customer Engagement Experience of working with Azure Service Bus to configure interfaces Experience working within the wider Microsoft Azure platform and PAAS environment Working knowledge of scripting either Python, .Net, C# or JavaScript Experience working with API endpoints and of data mapping Working knowledge of SQL Experience of Waterfall and Agile delivery methodologies Experience in the use of SCRUM framework (or similar) The ability to communicate with, influence and manage stakeholders expectations. Ability to translate requirements into technical specifications Have a proven track record of successful implementation of technological solutions Excellent verbal and written communication skills. There s no place quite like BFS and we re proud of that. And it s all down to you - you make us the people with which every ambitious business loves to work. If you would like to join us, please click Apply today to be considered as our Microsoft Power Platform Analyst we would love to hear from you! We're absolutely committed to being a truly inclusive place to work, where everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their true potential. Let us know if you need adjustments to support you through any stage of the recruitment process. No agencies, please.
CRM Developer / Dynamics CRM Developer Occasional travel to Midlands HQ, flexible dependant on applications FTSE 50, Top 100 UK Company To Work For Salary c 50k - 60k + Bonus + Benefits Package Opportunity for an experienced Dynamics CRM Developer who's interested in working on a large-scale Dynamics CRM implementation for a UK recognised nationwide brand. Fantastic CV enhancing role with progression within the organisation. The business is currently in the FTSE50 and have been recognised as a top 100 UK employer. As well as flexible and remote working options, they also offer a 10% pension, 10% bonus, Private Health and much more. This role will be working both from an engineering capacity as well as heavy involvement in solution design and working to create proof-of-concepts. Working closely with Solution Architects, Business Analysts and Agile delivery teams. Key areas of the role include: Development of MS Dynamics Platform, including MS Dynamics Sales, Customer Care, Marketing and Field Service Working across the full SDLC including utilising Azure DevOps, Visual Studio and CI/CD Embedded as part of Agile delivery teams, building proof of concepts and prototypes where required. Designing and building new functionality Deploying solutions into production environments Working with both business and technology teams Essential: Previous experience as a Software Engineer, or a Dynamics Developer, largely focused around Dynamics CE Experienced in Power Platform Solutions, (Power Automate and Power Apps) Desirable: Experience with MS Azure Flexible on location and travel Key words Dynamics Developer, MS Developer, CRM Developer, Power Platform Developer, Birmingham, Coventry, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leicester, Derby, York, Coventry, Manchester, Liverpool
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
CRM Developer / Dynamics CRM Developer Occasional travel to Midlands HQ, flexible dependant on applications FTSE 50, Top 100 UK Company To Work For Salary c 50k - 60k + Bonus + Benefits Package Opportunity for an experienced Dynamics CRM Developer who's interested in working on a large-scale Dynamics CRM implementation for a UK recognised nationwide brand. Fantastic CV enhancing role with progression within the organisation. The business is currently in the FTSE50 and have been recognised as a top 100 UK employer. As well as flexible and remote working options, they also offer a 10% pension, 10% bonus, Private Health and much more. This role will be working both from an engineering capacity as well as heavy involvement in solution design and working to create proof-of-concepts. Working closely with Solution Architects, Business Analysts and Agile delivery teams. Key areas of the role include: Development of MS Dynamics Platform, including MS Dynamics Sales, Customer Care, Marketing and Field Service Working across the full SDLC including utilising Azure DevOps, Visual Studio and CI/CD Embedded as part of Agile delivery teams, building proof of concepts and prototypes where required. Designing and building new functionality Deploying solutions into production environments Working with both business and technology teams Essential: Previous experience as a Software Engineer, or a Dynamics Developer, largely focused around Dynamics CE Experienced in Power Platform Solutions, (Power Automate and Power Apps) Desirable: Experience with MS Azure Flexible on location and travel Key words Dynamics Developer, MS Developer, CRM Developer, Power Platform Developer, Birmingham, Coventry, Nottingham, Sheffield, Leicester, Derby, York, Coventry, Manchester, Liverpool
Crisis24, a GardaWorld company, is widely regarded as the leading integrated risk management, crisis response, consulting, and global protective solutions firm, serving the world's most influential people, disruptive brands, and prominent organizations. Championed by our advanced Global Operation Centers and our skilled team of intelligence analysts, we offer highly specialized services, security and consulting, with the technology and AI to power it all across the globe. At Crisis24, we go beyond mere employment; we pave the way to a realm where your skills become instrumental in shaping global security, guiding clients through a multifaceted and challenging landscape. Your journey with us will be deeply fulfilling, driven by a powerful sense of purpose and accomplishment. Within our thriving environment, you'll discover abundant chances for both personal and career advancement. Seize this moment to push your limits, broaden your expertise, and elevate your professional journey to unprecedented levels. Join the Crisis24 team today and be a part of something extraordinary where growth and impact converge. Crisis24's Crisis & Security Consulting (CSC) division, specifically the All-Hazards Response team, is on the lookout for a Senior Consultant. This role is ideally suited for candidates based in the UK or in mainland Europe. As a part of our dynamic and agile Response Group, the successful applicant will have the chance to enhance their skill set and knowledge, enabling them to contribute across various teams within the organization. Candidates should possess comprehensive experience in crisis management at both tactical and strategic levels and have a wide-ranging understanding of different industries. The position involves readiness to deploy globally at short notice, often in challenging situations, requiring confidence and the ability to provide immediate support and guidance to high-level / C-Suite stakeholders. What You Will Work On Summary You will deliver All Hazards Response services, providing expert advice and guidance to clients facing crises, from threats and violence to political and cyber-related issues. This role entails global deployment, often without prior notice, creating documentation in line with CSC's methodologies, conducting sensitive investigations, and potentially training as a subject matter expert for example as a crisis communications consultant. You will also support the development of junior team members and collaborate with the global consulting team on service delivery, maintaining accurate records across platforms such as Salesforce. Specifics Provide advice and guidance to clients in response to case activations on the following peril types: Active Assailant / Workplace Violence; Political Violence & Terrorism; Cyber Extortion; and Any other crisis-level event in which All-Hazard Response are engaged. Deployment globally in support of any new case activation, often with no notice. Produce all relevant documentation in support of assigned response cases, in line with CSC's doctrine and methodology. Coordinate and conduct sensitive investigational support to clients. Train as a Crisis Communications consultant. Support the development of more junior team members and work in cooperation with the wider global consulting team on all other aspects of consulting services delivery. Keep Salesforce and any other platforms used by Crisis24 up to date and accurate in relation to relevant accounts and proposals. Obtain the skill set and knowledge to actively respond as a Special Risks Response Consultant when required. Support to Insurance Partners Deliver onboarding briefings to new policy holders. Provide capability briefings in support of marketing the wider insurance policies. Assist in the delivery of update reports to insurance underwriters during ongoing cases. Generation of new response retainers, providing services to insurance partners or private clients. Direct engagement contracts for new response cases when insurance options are not present. Assist wider CSC team members in any business development briefings and activity when required. Support the implementation of a business development plan for the region. Scope, price, manage and/or oversee the development of client proposals and responses to RFPs. Represent CSC, Crisis24 and GardaWorld in client pitches/senior-level presentations/in-person meetings. Duty officer Following training, there may be a requirement to join the Duty Officer roster for All-Hazards Response activations. Account management Client liaison and account/client relationship management of new and existing consulting clients. Other Support the wider Crisis24 and GardaWorld business as required. Who You Will Work With Under the guidance of the Associate Director for All Hazards Response, you will collaborate on a variety of response cases and projects. These initiatives are diverse in terms of geography, industry, and complexity, necessitating effective management of pressures. You will be an integral part of both the Response Group and the wider CSC team, frequently assisting other teams within Crisis24 and GardaWorld. Owing to the sensitive nature of the case activity, All Hazards personnel are often visible to the highest levels of leadership within Crisis24 and GardaWorld. What You Will Bring Summary Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in Crisis Management, preferably within a corporate or consulting environment, and a solid background in Security Risk and Crisis Management. You should be knowledgeable about crisis response processes, the specialist insurance market, and have a track record of developing new business opportunities. The role demands extensive global travel, often to high-risk areas, and requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Candidates must be adaptable, motivated to work irregular hours, and committed to continuous professional development. Specifics 10+ years of experience in Crisis Management, preferably in a corporate and/or consulting setting. Strong working knowledge of Security Risk and Crisis Management. In-depth knowledge and experience of crisis response processes. An understanding of specialist insurance markets. Demonstrable commercial experience developing new business opportunities. Extensive travel experience globally, including in high-threat/hostile environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; a creative thinker who can apply initiative and create solutions to solve clients' problems. Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously with strong attention to detail. Personable and able to communicate effectively at all levels with team members and clients, with the gravitas to influence at a very senior level, including verbal communications and presentations skills. Able to relate well to others with confidence and empathy, build trust and be calm and resourceful during difficult and emotive situations. The flexibility and motivation to work irregular hours and maintain quality delivery. Invested in development; maintains a high level of industry knowledge and awareness of geopolitical and security/crisis management issues and trends. The annual leave year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Your paid annual leave entitlement will be 25 days per annum (pro rata for part time hours). Group Life Insurance effective upon commencement of employment. Death in Service pays out at 4x base salary. Employee Assistance Program effective upon commencement of employment. Full details will be provided after joining the company. A Discretionary Bonus Scheme, effective in the year following your employment, and based on company performance in the previous fiscal year. Group Pension Scheme, to which you will be automatically enrolled from the beginning of the third month following start date: We will match your contributions up to 5%. The minimum contribution you can make to the scheme is 4%. You will be entitled to opt out should you wish. Information Security Protect the data and systems of Crisis24 and its stakeholders by adhering to policies, reporting incidents and potential problems, completing regular training, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Crisis24, A GardaWorld Company is dedicated to equal opportunity in employment. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable laws.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Crisis24, a GardaWorld company, is widely regarded as the leading integrated risk management, crisis response, consulting, and global protective solutions firm, serving the world's most influential people, disruptive brands, and prominent organizations. Championed by our advanced Global Operation Centers and our skilled team of intelligence analysts, we offer highly specialized services, security and consulting, with the technology and AI to power it all across the globe. At Crisis24, we go beyond mere employment; we pave the way to a realm where your skills become instrumental in shaping global security, guiding clients through a multifaceted and challenging landscape. Your journey with us will be deeply fulfilling, driven by a powerful sense of purpose and accomplishment. Within our thriving environment, you'll discover abundant chances for both personal and career advancement. Seize this moment to push your limits, broaden your expertise, and elevate your professional journey to unprecedented levels. Join the Crisis24 team today and be a part of something extraordinary where growth and impact converge. Crisis24's Crisis & Security Consulting (CSC) division, specifically the All-Hazards Response team, is on the lookout for a Senior Consultant. This role is ideally suited for candidates based in the UK or in mainland Europe. As a part of our dynamic and agile Response Group, the successful applicant will have the chance to enhance their skill set and knowledge, enabling them to contribute across various teams within the organization. Candidates should possess comprehensive experience in crisis management at both tactical and strategic levels and have a wide-ranging understanding of different industries. The position involves readiness to deploy globally at short notice, often in challenging situations, requiring confidence and the ability to provide immediate support and guidance to high-level / C-Suite stakeholders. What You Will Work On Summary You will deliver All Hazards Response services, providing expert advice and guidance to clients facing crises, from threats and violence to political and cyber-related issues. This role entails global deployment, often without prior notice, creating documentation in line with CSC's methodologies, conducting sensitive investigations, and potentially training as a subject matter expert for example as a crisis communications consultant. You will also support the development of junior team members and collaborate with the global consulting team on service delivery, maintaining accurate records across platforms such as Salesforce. Specifics Provide advice and guidance to clients in response to case activations on the following peril types: Active Assailant / Workplace Violence; Political Violence & Terrorism; Cyber Extortion; and Any other crisis-level event in which All-Hazard Response are engaged. Deployment globally in support of any new case activation, often with no notice. Produce all relevant documentation in support of assigned response cases, in line with CSC's doctrine and methodology. Coordinate and conduct sensitive investigational support to clients. Train as a Crisis Communications consultant. Support the development of more junior team members and work in cooperation with the wider global consulting team on all other aspects of consulting services delivery. Keep Salesforce and any other platforms used by Crisis24 up to date and accurate in relation to relevant accounts and proposals. Obtain the skill set and knowledge to actively respond as a Special Risks Response Consultant when required. Support to Insurance Partners Deliver onboarding briefings to new policy holders. Provide capability briefings in support of marketing the wider insurance policies. Assist in the delivery of update reports to insurance underwriters during ongoing cases. Generation of new response retainers, providing services to insurance partners or private clients. Direct engagement contracts for new response cases when insurance options are not present. Assist wider CSC team members in any business development briefings and activity when required. Support the implementation of a business development plan for the region. Scope, price, manage and/or oversee the development of client proposals and responses to RFPs. Represent CSC, Crisis24 and GardaWorld in client pitches/senior-level presentations/in-person meetings. Duty officer Following training, there may be a requirement to join the Duty Officer roster for All-Hazards Response activations. Account management Client liaison and account/client relationship management of new and existing consulting clients. Other Support the wider Crisis24 and GardaWorld business as required. Who You Will Work With Under the guidance of the Associate Director for All Hazards Response, you will collaborate on a variety of response cases and projects. These initiatives are diverse in terms of geography, industry, and complexity, necessitating effective management of pressures. You will be an integral part of both the Response Group and the wider CSC team, frequently assisting other teams within Crisis24 and GardaWorld. Owing to the sensitive nature of the case activity, All Hazards personnel are often visible to the highest levels of leadership within Crisis24 and GardaWorld. What You Will Bring Summary Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in Crisis Management, preferably within a corporate or consulting environment, and a solid background in Security Risk and Crisis Management. You should be knowledgeable about crisis response processes, the specialist insurance market, and have a track record of developing new business opportunities. The role demands extensive global travel, often to high-risk areas, and requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Candidates must be adaptable, motivated to work irregular hours, and committed to continuous professional development. Specifics 10+ years of experience in Crisis Management, preferably in a corporate and/or consulting setting. Strong working knowledge of Security Risk and Crisis Management. In-depth knowledge and experience of crisis response processes. An understanding of specialist insurance markets. Demonstrable commercial experience developing new business opportunities. Extensive travel experience globally, including in high-threat/hostile environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; a creative thinker who can apply initiative and create solutions to solve clients' problems. Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously with strong attention to detail. Personable and able to communicate effectively at all levels with team members and clients, with the gravitas to influence at a very senior level, including verbal communications and presentations skills. Able to relate well to others with confidence and empathy, build trust and be calm and resourceful during difficult and emotive situations. The flexibility and motivation to work irregular hours and maintain quality delivery. Invested in development; maintains a high level of industry knowledge and awareness of geopolitical and security/crisis management issues and trends. The annual leave year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Your paid annual leave entitlement will be 25 days per annum (pro rata for part time hours). Group Life Insurance effective upon commencement of employment. Death in Service pays out at 4x base salary. Employee Assistance Program effective upon commencement of employment. Full details will be provided after joining the company. A Discretionary Bonus Scheme, effective in the year following your employment, and based on company performance in the previous fiscal year. Group Pension Scheme, to which you will be automatically enrolled from the beginning of the third month following start date: We will match your contributions up to 5%. The minimum contribution you can make to the scheme is 4%. You will be entitled to opt out should you wish. Information Security Protect the data and systems of Crisis24 and its stakeholders by adhering to policies, reporting incidents and potential problems, completing regular training, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Crisis24, A GardaWorld Company is dedicated to equal opportunity in employment. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable laws.
Come and join us as a Senior Software Engineer as we continue our Digital Transformation ensuring we become the digital leader in plumbing, heating, and sustainable heating solutions.The Role: As our Senior Software Engineer you'll be part of creating, improving, and maintaining excellent software that fulfils customer and stakeholder needs. You'll also lead tech projects, guide junior members, and help overall software success.The Senior Software Engineer will be part of our growing Software Development team to evolve the way we interact and engage with our customers online.Key Responsibilities Lead, develop, code, and test software as per specs and standards. Ensure quality, scalability, and security.Lead, guide, and mentor the development team. Steer tech discussions with architects, stakeholders for strategy and roadmaps.Work with architects and senior engineers to maintain software standards. Join architectural discussions, shape system design/frameworks, and choose tech for development goals.Write comprehensive unit tests and conduct thorough testing to ensure software quality and reliability. Collaborate with quality assurance engineers to develop and execute test plans and strategies.Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, API documentation, and user guides.Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning.Stay updated on industry trends, tech, and best practices. Attend events and training for skill and knowledge growth.This is a hybrid-based opportunity with upto 2 days per week in the office. You should be based in the UK and our Offices are based in Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Crick (Northampton).You: You'll live and breathe our Customer First ethos, with an innovative and agile approach to problem-solving. You'll enjoy working collaboratively with the wider Engineering team and you'll thrive on delivering excellent data delivery.Skills and competencies Must have previous experience in Software Engineering, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.Strong attention to detail, proficient in analytical thinking and problem-solving.Able to communicate with all levels of stakeholders.Solid understanding of software development methodologies, algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.Experience with web or mobile application development and related frameworks.Proficient in one or more programming languages - Java, C++, UniVerse, Python, or JavaScript.It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Agile, Builders Merchants, Coding, Construction, Data Analysis, Database Analyst, Google Big Query, Google Cloud Platform, Google, IT Lifecycle, Java, Looker, Matillion, Retail, SQL, Scrum, Software Development, Software Engineer, Software Engineering, Universe Multi-Value.Us: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! We're proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and we're super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: BonusDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansFlexible working optionsA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more! We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Come and join us as a Senior Software Engineer as we continue our Digital Transformation ensuring we become the digital leader in plumbing, heating, and sustainable heating solutions.The Role: As our Senior Software Engineer you'll be part of creating, improving, and maintaining excellent software that fulfils customer and stakeholder needs. You'll also lead tech projects, guide junior members, and help overall software success.The Senior Software Engineer will be part of our growing Software Development team to evolve the way we interact and engage with our customers online.Key Responsibilities Lead, develop, code, and test software as per specs and standards. Ensure quality, scalability, and security.Lead, guide, and mentor the development team. Steer tech discussions with architects, stakeholders for strategy and roadmaps.Work with architects and senior engineers to maintain software standards. Join architectural discussions, shape system design/frameworks, and choose tech for development goals.Write comprehensive unit tests and conduct thorough testing to ensure software quality and reliability. Collaborate with quality assurance engineers to develop and execute test plans and strategies.Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospective meetings.Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, API documentation, and user guides.Foster a collaborative and positive team environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning.Stay updated on industry trends, tech, and best practices. Attend events and training for skill and knowledge growth.This is a hybrid-based opportunity with upto 2 days per week in the office. You should be based in the UK and our Offices are based in Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Crick (Northampton).You: You'll live and breathe our Customer First ethos, with an innovative and agile approach to problem-solving. You'll enjoy working collaboratively with the wider Engineering team and you'll thrive on delivering excellent data delivery.Skills and competencies Must have previous experience in Software Engineering, with a strong portfolio of completed projects.Strong attention to detail, proficient in analytical thinking and problem-solving.Able to communicate with all levels of stakeholders.Solid understanding of software development methodologies, algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.Experience with web or mobile application development and related frameworks.Proficient in one or more programming languages - Java, C++, UniVerse, Python, or JavaScript.It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Agile, Builders Merchants, Coding, Construction, Data Analysis, Database Analyst, Google Big Query, Google Cloud Platform, Google, IT Lifecycle, Java, Looker, Matillion, Retail, SQL, Scrum, Software Development, Software Engineer, Software Engineering, Universe Multi-Value.Us: From boilers to bathroom suites, tubing to towel rails and everything in between, City Plumbing has all the products our customers need to complete the job. And we have all you need to build a successful career! We're proud of our reputation for selling quality plumbing and heating products to both trade and retail customers and we're super excited about our future. We put our colleagues at the heart of all we do, giving them all the tools they need to be successful, happy and feel rewarded in their career with us.Benefits Package and Cultural Environment: BonusDiscounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailersLife assuranceExtended family policy including maternity, paternity, additional annual leave and moreMental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programme, we look out for each otherComplete induction and a company that lets you grow and encourages developmentFinancial education and loansFlexible working optionsA business striving to create an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true selfAnd more! We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. Bring your whole self to work regardless of age, disability, gender identity or reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We don't want you to 'fit' our culture, we want you to enrich it. We are committed to best practices in recruitment and undertake Basic Criminal Record Disclosures for candidates that are offered employment within our branches that undertake deliveries for British Gas. This check will only be undertaken after the acceptance of an offer of employment.
Senior Business Analyst We re Quickline, and we believe everyone deserves great internet. Whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever you do online. So, we re on a mission to provide just that. Lightning fast, reliable broadband that reaches the places other providers leave behind. Our mission relies on a team full of inspiring people, and we re looking for a Senior Business Analyst to meet the current needs of the business. Could that be you? If all things analysis and insights get you out of bed in the morning and effective stakeholder management puts a genuine smile on your face, then we would love to find out more about you. This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours, with 1 day working from your remote location and 4 based in our Willerby Office, HU10 6DN. Here s why you ll love this role - Working with stakeholders to understand business plans and objective. - Defining, documenting, or reviewing processes to ensure they re fit for purpose and support delivery of business plans. - To be the lead Senior Business Analyst and represent the IT function on major projects and improvements. - Be a key player in the transformation project implementing an end-to-end salesforce platform. - Identifying areas for improvement through analysis of KPIs and insight. - Supporting specific project activity with requirements gathering and producing documentation such as user stories, acceptance criteria and functional specifications. - Bridging the gap between the business and IT translating the non-technical into technical and vice versa. Here s why you ll be great in this role - Previous experience as a Business Analyst within an IT function. - Proven experience in functional & non-functional requirements gathering, documentation and prioritisation. - Ability to produce and execute system/user test plans. - Ability to lead a small team initially. - Creation and completion of process documentation. - Experience or exposure to the Salesforce eco system is desirable. - Understanding of AGILE delivery methods. The benefits - Pension 5% employer / 5% employee contribution. - WPA Health Scheme Can claim back prescription, GP and optician charges, therapy allowance, private outpatient consultations, NHS parking claim back, EAP, 24/7 remote GP service, member discounts. - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, your birthday, house move and wedding day off. - High Street Shopping Discount Scheme - Holidays, food and drink, insurance, sport, tech, high street, Ikea, M&S, cinema etc. - Free Parking on site. - Hybrid Working. - Regular Lunch & Learns and company wide Elevenses meets to discuss company direction. - Social Events Summer and Christmas parties etc. - Thank Q Awards Monthly £50 winner, yearly £500 winner. and more. Please note: Unfortunately, we can t offer visa sponsorship.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Senior Business Analyst We re Quickline, and we believe everyone deserves great internet. Whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever you do online. So, we re on a mission to provide just that. Lightning fast, reliable broadband that reaches the places other providers leave behind. Our mission relies on a team full of inspiring people, and we re looking for a Senior Business Analyst to meet the current needs of the business. Could that be you? If all things analysis and insights get you out of bed in the morning and effective stakeholder management puts a genuine smile on your face, then we would love to find out more about you. This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours, with 1 day working from your remote location and 4 based in our Willerby Office, HU10 6DN. Here s why you ll love this role - Working with stakeholders to understand business plans and objective. - Defining, documenting, or reviewing processes to ensure they re fit for purpose and support delivery of business plans. - To be the lead Senior Business Analyst and represent the IT function on major projects and improvements. - Be a key player in the transformation project implementing an end-to-end salesforce platform. - Identifying areas for improvement through analysis of KPIs and insight. - Supporting specific project activity with requirements gathering and producing documentation such as user stories, acceptance criteria and functional specifications. - Bridging the gap between the business and IT translating the non-technical into technical and vice versa. Here s why you ll be great in this role - Previous experience as a Business Analyst within an IT function. - Proven experience in functional & non-functional requirements gathering, documentation and prioritisation. - Ability to produce and execute system/user test plans. - Ability to lead a small team initially. - Creation and completion of process documentation. - Experience or exposure to the Salesforce eco system is desirable. - Understanding of AGILE delivery methods. The benefits - Pension 5% employer / 5% employee contribution. - WPA Health Scheme Can claim back prescription, GP and optician charges, therapy allowance, private outpatient consultations, NHS parking claim back, EAP, 24/7 remote GP service, member discounts. - 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, your birthday, house move and wedding day off. - High Street Shopping Discount Scheme - Holidays, food and drink, insurance, sport, tech, high street, Ikea, M&S, cinema etc. - Free Parking on site. - Hybrid Working. - Regular Lunch & Learns and company wide Elevenses meets to discuss company direction. - Social Events Summer and Christmas parties etc. - Thank Q Awards Monthly £50 winner, yearly £500 winner. and more. Please note: Unfortunately, we can t offer visa sponsorship.
Business Analyst Adria Solutions Ltd is looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join one of our market-leading clients near Manchester. As a Business Analyst, you will work with the business to find optimal technical solutions, and analyse and model existing processes and technical implementations to feed into the platform migration plan. You will also work with the Head of Delivery to maintain the roadmap and sprint backlogs, create user stories with appropriate technical detail and acceptance criteria and facilitate workshops to gather and analyse requirements. The Successful Business Analyst should have: Strong experience working closely with technology teams and writing stories with a technical bias Strong Agile experience Good understanding of Data - PowerBI etc User Stories Jira Extremely strong communication, interpersonal skills, and experience in leading agile ceremonies Benefits This is a great opportunity for an Business Analyst to join a company that strongly believes in the development of its employees and you will be rewarded with the following benefits: Flexible working, 1 day in the office per week. Health and wellness benefits Bonus How to Apply if you re interested in this Job: If this sounds like your perfect role, click Apply without delay! Business Analyst - Up to £50,000
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Business Analyst Adria Solutions Ltd is looking for an experienced Business Analyst to join one of our market-leading clients near Manchester. As a Business Analyst, you will work with the business to find optimal technical solutions, and analyse and model existing processes and technical implementations to feed into the platform migration plan. You will also work with the Head of Delivery to maintain the roadmap and sprint backlogs, create user stories with appropriate technical detail and acceptance criteria and facilitate workshops to gather and analyse requirements. The Successful Business Analyst should have: Strong experience working closely with technology teams and writing stories with a technical bias Strong Agile experience Good understanding of Data - PowerBI etc User Stories Jira Extremely strong communication, interpersonal skills, and experience in leading agile ceremonies Benefits This is a great opportunity for an Business Analyst to join a company that strongly believes in the development of its employees and you will be rewarded with the following benefits: Flexible working, 1 day in the office per week. Health and wellness benefits Bonus How to Apply if you re interested in this Job: If this sounds like your perfect role, click Apply without delay! Business Analyst - Up to £50,000
Senior Calculations Analyst - Pensions Software Remote or Hybrid Option Available Senior Calculations Analyst (pensions) to join a fast-paced Agile delivery team in a leading UK Fintech company delivering cutting edge, highly configurable and automated solutions for some of the UK's largest financial services companies with a particular emphasis on pensions services. With a large client-base, and a frequently changing regulatory framework, the successful candidate will need to have a keen eye for detail, an analytical mindset, and the ability to work across multiple projects. Key Responsibilities Understand, document and communicate complex calculations for illustrations, pensions administration and financial tools to be used by our clients Work with our customers to understand their requirements, and help to translate them into formal software change documents Work with Product Owner(s) and Project Manager(s) to formalise functional requirements using the tools and adhering to the standards for the BA team To be able to create and maintain stochastic and deterministic models to help understand the impact of changes and to create test scenarios Work with development and testing team(s) to help ensure functional changes meet business needs while utilising core product features Work with stakeholders and Product Owners to shape future development projects Produce a wide range of project documentation including process diagrams, user stories and functional specifications Essential skills Knowledge of the Investments / Pensions / Savings industry and relevant calculations Analysis experience in the Financial Services and software industries Experience of eliciting and documenting customer requirements and suggesting the most suitable approach to reach a mutually agreed outcome using generic product features where feasible Excellent Client communication skills with a proven ability to explain complex calculations logic at a level appropriate to the audience Ability to analyse complex numerical problems and to create practical solutions involving building calculation models using Microsoft Excel Experience of assisting in test planning and test execution for technical calculation testing Ability to organise workloads and manage priorities Efficient and effective cross-discipline communication skills Desirable Skills Degree educated Able to concisely transfer client requirements to the development team Ability to read C# or similar logic Location Preferably Portsmouth with options for hybrid working, remote will be considered
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Senior Calculations Analyst - Pensions Software Remote or Hybrid Option Available Senior Calculations Analyst (pensions) to join a fast-paced Agile delivery team in a leading UK Fintech company delivering cutting edge, highly configurable and automated solutions for some of the UK's largest financial services companies with a particular emphasis on pensions services. With a large client-base, and a frequently changing regulatory framework, the successful candidate will need to have a keen eye for detail, an analytical mindset, and the ability to work across multiple projects. Key Responsibilities Understand, document and communicate complex calculations for illustrations, pensions administration and financial tools to be used by our clients Work with our customers to understand their requirements, and help to translate them into formal software change documents Work with Product Owner(s) and Project Manager(s) to formalise functional requirements using the tools and adhering to the standards for the BA team To be able to create and maintain stochastic and deterministic models to help understand the impact of changes and to create test scenarios Work with development and testing team(s) to help ensure functional changes meet business needs while utilising core product features Work with stakeholders and Product Owners to shape future development projects Produce a wide range of project documentation including process diagrams, user stories and functional specifications Essential skills Knowledge of the Investments / Pensions / Savings industry and relevant calculations Analysis experience in the Financial Services and software industries Experience of eliciting and documenting customer requirements and suggesting the most suitable approach to reach a mutually agreed outcome using generic product features where feasible Excellent Client communication skills with a proven ability to explain complex calculations logic at a level appropriate to the audience Ability to analyse complex numerical problems and to create practical solutions involving building calculation models using Microsoft Excel Experience of assisting in test planning and test execution for technical calculation testing Ability to organise workloads and manage priorities Efficient and effective cross-discipline communication skills Desirable Skills Degree educated Able to concisely transfer client requirements to the development team Ability to read C# or similar logic Location Preferably Portsmouth with options for hybrid working, remote will be considered
Would you like to work for a unique organisation that can offer an amazing pension (11%) an amazing work environment (excellent glassdoor reviews) and truely unique historic beautiful surroundings to work in? If so please read on Role IT Delivery Partner - aka IT Project Manager, Business Analyst, Digital Project Manager. IT Business Partner Salary c. 51.5K + Bonus + 11% Pension + 25 days rising to 29 days + Lots of freebies and discounts Location SW London / Surrey (2 days a week 3 days WFH) - 36 hr week About the role You'll build and manage relationships with stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams to deliver digital, tech, and business solutions from start to finish. Collaborate with business and IT teams to initiate projects, communicate progress, and adhere to cost, time, quality, and outcomes. You should have experience in collaboration, managing end-to-end projects, maximizing technology capabilities, and using Agile methodology. This role offers a great opportunity to join a friendly organization with a fantastic culture. To be successful You should have experience in most of the following: Collaborating, communicating and presenting complex digital and technology information effectively with both IT and business colleagues, as well as customers and suppliers. Experience of managing projects end to end Maximizing the capabilities of a wide variety of different business applications and technologies as well as identifying and implementing new business solutions. The right candidate will have Project Management experience and an understanding of Agile methodology also a willingness to adopt other approaches when required e.g Waterfall / Prince 2. Opportunity to join a really friendly organisation with a great culture Interested? Please send your cv for a swift response
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Would you like to work for a unique organisation that can offer an amazing pension (11%) an amazing work environment (excellent glassdoor reviews) and truely unique historic beautiful surroundings to work in? If so please read on Role IT Delivery Partner - aka IT Project Manager, Business Analyst, Digital Project Manager. IT Business Partner Salary c. 51.5K + Bonus + 11% Pension + 25 days rising to 29 days + Lots of freebies and discounts Location SW London / Surrey (2 days a week 3 days WFH) - 36 hr week About the role You'll build and manage relationships with stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams to deliver digital, tech, and business solutions from start to finish. Collaborate with business and IT teams to initiate projects, communicate progress, and adhere to cost, time, quality, and outcomes. You should have experience in collaboration, managing end-to-end projects, maximizing technology capabilities, and using Agile methodology. This role offers a great opportunity to join a friendly organization with a fantastic culture. To be successful You should have experience in most of the following: Collaborating, communicating and presenting complex digital and technology information effectively with both IT and business colleagues, as well as customers and suppliers. Experience of managing projects end to end Maximizing the capabilities of a wide variety of different business applications and technologies as well as identifying and implementing new business solutions. The right candidate will have Project Management experience and an understanding of Agile methodology also a willingness to adopt other approaches when required e.g Waterfall / Prince 2. Opportunity to join a really friendly organisation with a great culture Interested? Please send your cv for a swift response