Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Dec 20, 2023
Full time
Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. Global Streaming Platform Global Streaming Platform team develop and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal, Peacock, Sky, NOW, SkyShowtime and Showmax. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The Viewing Product Team The Viewing Product team lives and breathes design excellence. We're a cross-functional team of product managers, UX researchers, UX designers, product engineers, and data scientists. Here you'll find more than a job. You'll find a fast-paced, high-performance team of incredible colleagues that want to be at the epicentre of technology, sports, news, TV, movies and more. Our work is central to our mission to deliver a future-focused user experience across our best-in-class streaming platforms. Together, we're focused on getting customers to content they love, faster and easier. Part of the Product Design team, the Product Designer, Visual Merchandising will create best-in-class design experiences across our platforms to showcase streaming content and live events. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Product Design, Visual Merchandising, we're seeking a skilled Product Designer to elevate the visual impact and UX across our streaming platforms. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a passion for consistency, and the ability to translate complex challenges into clear, systematic, and visually compelling solutions. What you'll do: Craft a cohesive visual language and design patterns that enhance the user experience, effectively present curated content and live events, and drive content discovery across TV, web, and mobile platforms. Elevate usability through strategic use of imagery, color, shapes, typography, and form, ensuring our experiences are premium, informative, and aligned with our brand identity. Conceptualize, design, and implement visually compelling and effective solutions that align with product requirements, brand guidelines, and strategic objectives. Develop comprehensive toolkits including design mockups, production of visual assets and components, plus comprehensive documentation to help communicate the use and implementation across platforms. Collaborate with Product, Editorial, Brand, and Research to make informed decisions and drive design directions that always put the user first. You'll build products our users love based on design insights, media trends, and robust user testing. Apply a data-driven approach to every decision you make, reducing friction and increasing engagement all while creating a consistent, scalable user experience. You'll contribute directly to success metrics around subscriber growth, retention, and engagement. Manage multiple projects and work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment, without sacrificing quality. You'll also independently lead small- to medium-sized projects from conception to launch, driving stakeholder reviews and expert execution. Consistently advocate for user needs throughout your process. Actively participate in design critiques, bringing fresh ideas to the broader team. What you'll bring: Design experience with relentlessly high standards and operational knowledge of UX and product design. You understand the value of staying current on visual and cultural trends. Minimum 3 years of experience in media, branding, advertising, or a relevant field as a UX/Product Designer, Visual Designer, or Brand Designer. Proficiency with leading design tools, including Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, as well as other collaboration and prototyping tools. A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual and UX design skills, rooted in user-centered principles. A passion for exploring new and innovative visual approaches. An uncompromised bar of quality for digital experiences and how they're represented across platforms. Experience working across a variety of design areas, including UX, branding, visual design, and product marketing. Experience working in a technical environment is a plus. A rich understanding of component-based design and design systems to contribute to a scalable, sustainable approach that enables speed to market, evolution, and optimization. Experience working with strategic design, creative direction, and visual design systems. An understanding of the best design practices across different media, platforms, and devices. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. Global Streaming Platform Global Streaming Platform team develop and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal, Peacock, Sky, NOW, SkyShowtime and Showmax. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The Viewing Product Team The Viewing Product team lives and breathes design excellence. We're a cross-functional team of product managers, UX researchers, UX designers, product engineers, and data scientists. Here you'll find more than a job. You'll find a fast-paced, high-performance team of incredible colleagues that want to be at the epicentre of technology, sports, news, TV, movies and more. Our work is central to our mission to deliver a future-focused user experience across our best-in-class streaming platforms. Together, we're focused on getting customers to content they love, faster and easier. Part of the Product Design team, the Product Designer, Visual Merchandising will create best-in-class design experiences across our platforms to showcase streaming content and live events. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Product Design, Visual Merchandising, we're seeking a skilled Product Designer to elevate the visual impact and UX across our streaming platforms. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a passion for consistency, and the ability to translate complex challenges into clear, systematic, and visually compelling solutions. What you'll do: Craft a cohesive visual language and design patterns that enhance the user experience, effectively present curated content and live events, and drive content discovery across TV, web, and mobile platforms. Elevate usability through strategic use of imagery, color, shapes, typography, and form, ensuring our experiences are premium, informative, and aligned with our brand identity. Conceptualize, design, and implement visually compelling and effective solutions that align with product requirements, brand guidelines, and strategic objectives. Develop comprehensive toolkits including design mockups, production of visual assets and components, plus comprehensive documentation to help communicate the use and implementation across platforms. Collaborate with Product, Editorial, Brand, and Research to make informed decisions and drive design directions that always put the user first. You'll build products our users love based on design insights, media trends, and robust user testing. Apply a data-driven approach to every decision you make, reducing friction and increasing engagement all while creating a consistent, scalable user experience. You'll contribute directly to success metrics around subscriber growth, retention, and engagement. Manage multiple projects and work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment, without sacrificing quality. You'll also independently lead small- to medium-sized projects from conception to launch, driving stakeholder reviews and expert execution. Consistently advocate for user needs throughout your process. Actively participate in design critiques, bringing fresh ideas to the broader team. What you'll bring: Design experience with relentlessly high standards and operational knowledge of UX and product design. You understand the value of staying current on visual and cultural trends. Minimum 3 years of experience in media, branding, advertising, or a relevant field as a UX/Product Designer, Visual Designer, or Brand Designer. Proficiency with leading design tools, including Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud, as well as other collaboration and prototyping tools. A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual and UX design skills, rooted in user-centered principles. A passion for exploring new and innovative visual approaches. An uncompromised bar of quality for digital experiences and how they're represented across platforms. Experience working across a variety of design areas, including UX, branding, visual design, and product marketing. Experience working in a technical environment is a plus. A rich understanding of component-based design and design systems to contribute to a scalable, sustainable approach that enables speed to market, evolution, and optimization. Experience working with strategic design, creative direction, and visual design systems. An understanding of the best design practices across different media, platforms, and devices. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture - one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success. People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That's what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities - work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden. The Role We're looking for Group Head of Data Management to join our Group Data team and help drive forward some of our most challenging and exciting data initiatives. Howden Group is seeking an experienced data professional to lead the ongoing development and execution of our Group Data Strategy. You will define the vision and strategy for Data Management across the Group Central Data functions as well having a leadership or oversight role in Group Data for specific programmes and projects. You will develop and embed a Data Management framework that addresses business needs in an innovative and efficient manner that works optimally within our federated data culture. This means that you also play a role in influencing local data teams to follow core principles this will extend to providing technical direction and advice for key data initiative delivery projects across the Group. You will be required to set the direction for and manage key data services that form the core of strategy such as Master and Reference Data Management to budget and operational targets. As the Group Head of Data Management you will report to the Group Head of Data, and this will require working alongside the Head of Data Platform, Head of Data Governance & Quality and the Group Data Portfolio Manager in order to successfully execute on the Data strategy. The scope of the role applies across the Group including Data Architecture, Master Data Management, Reference Data Management, post-merger data operations, data strategy and data driven processes across core operational systems as well as support on specific data initiatives as they arise. The role is international in scope and so occasional overseas travel may be required. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance and manage the blueprint of how Data Management is carried out throughout the whole Howden Group globally. Key Responsibilities Define and own the Data Management strategy for the Group Ensure the successful operation of our Master Data Management and Reference Data Management services, including product roadmaps and potentially management of stewarding teams. Work directly with the business to ensure that data solutions closely match business needs Act as lead on specific major programmes where Data Management is a key component Provide oversight and best practice unification for business entities where Data Management work is underway locally Define, own and maintain Group Data Management artefacts (e.g. Reference Data) Align with in-house Data Governance and Quality teams to establish and embed Data Management best practice in company policies Act as the focal point for other staff working in Data Management across the globe, providing guidance and mentoring where appropriate Work with in-house technical teams to build Data Management into planning and operations Work with offshore third parties and help govern designs and artefacts produced by them Lead effort to design and architect our data platform to support different methods to ingest and process data, presenting at review boards as necessary Adhere to architecture and design best practice, highlight inconsistent practices and drive consistency Develop reusable patterns, templates and artefacts to ensure project delivery is optimised Set the data management and architecture standards and patterns across the team Align the approach with the overall Group's technology strategy Skills and Attributes Experience of working as a data focused Data Management Leader, Senior Data Architect or similar role (at least 5 years) Experience in Master Data Management, Reference Data Management and relevant tools Experience with rolling out and maintaining self-service based data products Proven experience in following processes for design and governance Experience of Azure cloud platforms, including core data services Familiar with general IT principles (e.g. RDMS, report-building and analytic products etc.) Experienced with data and analytic applications build processes at all stages of the software development lifecycle A solid understanding of data warehousing, extract, transform, load both software and hardware Experience of data modelling and modelling tools Experience in Agile project environment Experienced leaderwith management responsibilities anddeliveringsophisticatedprojects Highlyorganised, with good planning/prioritisation/time management skills Experience of data and analytics architecture (warehouses, lakes, lakehouses, cubes, reporting etc.) Exposure and experience Azure data and analytics products and services (SQL and NoSQL databases, data lake, Synapse, Databricks, PowerBI) Strong interpersonal skills Strong leadership and communicationskills with both business and technicalpartners Strongproblem solvingskills Knowledge of London insurance market - beneficial Familiar with Lloyd's data standards and processes - beneficial Familiar with insurance standards (e.g. AIR, RMS, ACORD, Polaris etc.) - beneficial The Location Howden is based in the vibrant area of the City of London. Our office is just a short walk away from Liverpool Street Station. Our Culture: People First We've travelled far since opening our first office in 1994. Back then we were local experts - based in London, with direct access to the world's biggest insurance market. We're still locals, and we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now, we're local all over the world. With 15,000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories, we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world. But our values haven't changed since day one, when we set out to create a company grounded in: • An employee-ownership model • Aligned external investors • The trust and integrity born of friendship • Expertise • Independence Our focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of Howden. Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Our employee ownership model sets us apart in the market. It's created a culture of collaboration and innovation, where we're driven to think bigger and empowered to challenge convention. Our flat structure and entrepreneurial spirit help us attract the best people and empower them to be the best version of themselves. And when we bring in and nurture great talent, more follows. That makes us better - and that's better for everyone. Diversity & Inclusion At Howden we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. Permanent In November 1994, David Howden founded a business that was literally the smallest insurance broker in the world. It had no clients and no track record. But it did have five things: Equity ownership - the people doing the business, owned the business A minority external investor with a long-term outlook A product specialty 3 friends (and a dog) A commitment to building a business with independence enshrined in its fabric Today, the business has a global footprint of more than 14,500 employees in 50 countries spanning Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas. For the FY22 our Group's organic growth was 19%, our revenue exceeds (USD) $2bn, and we handle $30bn in written premiums for clients. Howden Group is an independent, global insurance group headquartered outside North America, comprising: Want to see what kind of organisation Howden Group is? Click here to learn about what makes us who we are.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture - one that is controlled by the people who work for it. Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success. People come to Howden for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. That's what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market. Whatever your priorities - work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden. The Role We're looking for Group Head of Data Management to join our Group Data team and help drive forward some of our most challenging and exciting data initiatives. Howden Group is seeking an experienced data professional to lead the ongoing development and execution of our Group Data Strategy. You will define the vision and strategy for Data Management across the Group Central Data functions as well having a leadership or oversight role in Group Data for specific programmes and projects. You will develop and embed a Data Management framework that addresses business needs in an innovative and efficient manner that works optimally within our federated data culture. This means that you also play a role in influencing local data teams to follow core principles this will extend to providing technical direction and advice for key data initiative delivery projects across the Group. You will be required to set the direction for and manage key data services that form the core of strategy such as Master and Reference Data Management to budget and operational targets. As the Group Head of Data Management you will report to the Group Head of Data, and this will require working alongside the Head of Data Platform, Head of Data Governance & Quality and the Group Data Portfolio Manager in order to successfully execute on the Data strategy. The scope of the role applies across the Group including Data Architecture, Master Data Management, Reference Data Management, post-merger data operations, data strategy and data driven processes across core operational systems as well as support on specific data initiatives as they arise. The role is international in scope and so occasional overseas travel may be required. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance and manage the blueprint of how Data Management is carried out throughout the whole Howden Group globally. Key Responsibilities Define and own the Data Management strategy for the Group Ensure the successful operation of our Master Data Management and Reference Data Management services, including product roadmaps and potentially management of stewarding teams. Work directly with the business to ensure that data solutions closely match business needs Act as lead on specific major programmes where Data Management is a key component Provide oversight and best practice unification for business entities where Data Management work is underway locally Define, own and maintain Group Data Management artefacts (e.g. Reference Data) Align with in-house Data Governance and Quality teams to establish and embed Data Management best practice in company policies Act as the focal point for other staff working in Data Management across the globe, providing guidance and mentoring where appropriate Work with in-house technical teams to build Data Management into planning and operations Work with offshore third parties and help govern designs and artefacts produced by them Lead effort to design and architect our data platform to support different methods to ingest and process data, presenting at review boards as necessary Adhere to architecture and design best practice, highlight inconsistent practices and drive consistency Develop reusable patterns, templates and artefacts to ensure project delivery is optimised Set the data management and architecture standards and patterns across the team Align the approach with the overall Group's technology strategy Skills and Attributes Experience of working as a data focused Data Management Leader, Senior Data Architect or similar role (at least 5 years) Experience in Master Data Management, Reference Data Management and relevant tools Experience with rolling out and maintaining self-service based data products Proven experience in following processes for design and governance Experience of Azure cloud platforms, including core data services Familiar with general IT principles (e.g. RDMS, report-building and analytic products etc.) Experienced with data and analytic applications build processes at all stages of the software development lifecycle A solid understanding of data warehousing, extract, transform, load both software and hardware Experience of data modelling and modelling tools Experience in Agile project environment Experienced leaderwith management responsibilities anddeliveringsophisticatedprojects Highlyorganised, with good planning/prioritisation/time management skills Experience of data and analytics architecture (warehouses, lakes, lakehouses, cubes, reporting etc.) Exposure and experience Azure data and analytics products and services (SQL and NoSQL databases, data lake, Synapse, Databricks, PowerBI) Strong interpersonal skills Strong leadership and communicationskills with both business and technicalpartners Strongproblem solvingskills Knowledge of London insurance market - beneficial Familiar with Lloyd's data standards and processes - beneficial Familiar with insurance standards (e.g. AIR, RMS, ACORD, Polaris etc.) - beneficial The Location Howden is based in the vibrant area of the City of London. Our office is just a short walk away from Liverpool Street Station. Our Culture: People First We've travelled far since opening our first office in 1994. Back then we were local experts - based in London, with direct access to the world's biggest insurance market. We're still locals, and we still deliver the right advice and the right insurance to our clients. But now, we're local all over the world. With 15,000 global colleagues and a partner network spanning more than 100 territories, we are the largest independent insurance broker in the world. But our values haven't changed since day one, when we set out to create a company grounded in: • An employee-ownership model • Aligned external investors • The trust and integrity born of friendship • Expertise • Independence Our focus on being a people-first business has always been at the very heart of Howden. Our vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it. Our employee ownership model sets us apart in the market. It's created a culture of collaboration and innovation, where we're driven to think bigger and empowered to challenge convention. Our flat structure and entrepreneurial spirit help us attract the best people and empower them to be the best version of themselves. And when we bring in and nurture great talent, more follows. That makes us better - and that's better for everyone. Diversity & Inclusion At Howden we consider our people our chief competitive advantage and as such we treat colleagues, candidates, clients, and business partners with equality, fairness and respect, regardless of their age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, marital status or family circumstances. Permanent In November 1994, David Howden founded a business that was literally the smallest insurance broker in the world. It had no clients and no track record. But it did have five things: Equity ownership - the people doing the business, owned the business A minority external investor with a long-term outlook A product specialty 3 friends (and a dog) A commitment to building a business with independence enshrined in its fabric Today, the business has a global footprint of more than 14,500 employees in 50 countries spanning Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and the Americas. For the FY22 our Group's organic growth was 19%, our revenue exceeds (USD) $2bn, and we handle $30bn in written premiums for clients. Howden Group is an independent, global insurance group headquartered outside North America, comprising: Want to see what kind of organisation Howden Group is? Click here to learn about what makes us who we are.
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. Global Streaming Platform Global Streaming Platform team develop and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal, Peacock, Sky, NOW, SkyShowtime and Showmax. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport . Within Peacock, the Personalization team delights customers by guiding them on every visit to the titles (movies, tv shows, sports) that are best for them. We achieve our mission by developing a deep understanding of user interests and preferences to deliver relevant content our customers will love The Senior Product Manager, Personalization you will develop the strategy and vision for maximizing customer engagement, retention and satisfaction by identifying the right content for each user based on their individual interests, identity, and needs. This role will work to build and iterate on a variety of machine learning and recommender models that power personalization across the product. What you'll do : The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of ML technologies, is disciplined in using experiments to validate hypothesis, and is a proven collaborator that can get things done across a matrixed organization. This role will report to the VP of Personalization & Search, and partner closely with teams across the organization to increase engagement (e.g. watch time per user, viewing frequency, viewing diversity) across all segments of our customer base. Contribute to the vision and strategy to improve personalized content recommendations across all devices (TV, mobile, web), through a mix of new features, enhancements, and innovations. Own and drive personalization product roadmaps and features based on this strategic vision and define prioritized feature sets to address key internal and external customer needs. Partner with project management and technology teams in the US and Europe to set roadmaps and deliver high quality products. Partner with a globally distributed team of data analysts, data scientists, engineers, and editors to execute the product strategy according to the roadmap. Team up with other Product Managers to create product synergies and enable new product opportunities. Make evidenced-based decisions using consumer insights, product analytics, competitive and market analysis. Translate the complex into the simple and make compelling executive presentations that explain product vision and strategy. Build product features that can scale and adapt to global market needs and territory specific requirements. Help build a product culture and inspire the next generation of product leaders. What You'll Bring Minimum of 5 years of product strategy/management experience within the media or consumer technology space, with a preference for experience at a streaming service. Consumer-centric view with a proven track-record of developing and acting on customer insights. Understanding of modern ML/AI approaches and experience with personalization and recommendation products. Significant experience with A/B testing, hypothesis validation, user testing, and analytics software. Experience building products across multiple platforms (iOS, tvOS, Android, Roku, Amazon) Ability and self-motivation to work effectively offsite and onsite and with global, multi-lingual teams. Experience owning feature delivery and prioritization tradeoffs An ability to lead and inspire alignment to a shared vision and outcome through collaboration. Strong analytics skills and a hypothesis-driven approach to problem solving. Proven ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to changing priorities, with tight deadlines, balancing short term progress with long term thinking. Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. BA/BS degree in relevant field is highly desired. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. Global Streaming Platform Global Streaming Platform team develop and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal, Peacock, Sky, NOW, SkyShowtime and Showmax. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport . Within Peacock, the Personalization team delights customers by guiding them on every visit to the titles (movies, tv shows, sports) that are best for them. We achieve our mission by developing a deep understanding of user interests and preferences to deliver relevant content our customers will love The Senior Product Manager, Personalization you will develop the strategy and vision for maximizing customer engagement, retention and satisfaction by identifying the right content for each user based on their individual interests, identity, and needs. This role will work to build and iterate on a variety of machine learning and recommender models that power personalization across the product. What you'll do : The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of ML technologies, is disciplined in using experiments to validate hypothesis, and is a proven collaborator that can get things done across a matrixed organization. This role will report to the VP of Personalization & Search, and partner closely with teams across the organization to increase engagement (e.g. watch time per user, viewing frequency, viewing diversity) across all segments of our customer base. Contribute to the vision and strategy to improve personalized content recommendations across all devices (TV, mobile, web), through a mix of new features, enhancements, and innovations. Own and drive personalization product roadmaps and features based on this strategic vision and define prioritized feature sets to address key internal and external customer needs. Partner with project management and technology teams in the US and Europe to set roadmaps and deliver high quality products. Partner with a globally distributed team of data analysts, data scientists, engineers, and editors to execute the product strategy according to the roadmap. Team up with other Product Managers to create product synergies and enable new product opportunities. Make evidenced-based decisions using consumer insights, product analytics, competitive and market analysis. Translate the complex into the simple and make compelling executive presentations that explain product vision and strategy. Build product features that can scale and adapt to global market needs and territory specific requirements. Help build a product culture and inspire the next generation of product leaders. What You'll Bring Minimum of 5 years of product strategy/management experience within the media or consumer technology space, with a preference for experience at a streaming service. Consumer-centric view with a proven track-record of developing and acting on customer insights. Understanding of modern ML/AI approaches and experience with personalization and recommendation products. Significant experience with A/B testing, hypothesis validation, user testing, and analytics software. Experience building products across multiple platforms (iOS, tvOS, Android, Roku, Amazon) Ability and self-motivation to work effectively offsite and onsite and with global, multi-lingual teams. Experience owning feature delivery and prioritization tradeoffs An ability to lead and inspire alignment to a shared vision and outcome through collaboration. Strong analytics skills and a hypothesis-driven approach to problem solving. Proven ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to changing priorities, with tight deadlines, balancing short term progress with long term thinking. Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. BA/BS degree in relevant field is highly desired. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space: Osterley: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Salary: Personal Contract Reference: REQ3765 We're looking for a Senior Digital Communications Manager to lead in setting and delivering SGN's digital communications strategy - to help tell our story creatively across a range of digital platforms and build campaigns that address the big challenges for the energy industry, such as the transition to net zero. You will also lead digital transformation projects, including the development of the SGN website and enhancing our customer's experience of dealing with SGN online. What will you be doing day to day? Offer expertise in digital and content realms within the Stakeholder Relations and Communications directorate, as well as across the broader business. Serve as a digital champion to senior stakeholders, providing coaching, guidance, and sharing best practices. Take ownership of SGN's social media and channel management strategy, mastering best practices in corporate and C-Suite channels. This ensures SGN maximizes its reach and influence with key audiences and stakeholders. Spearhead the improvement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), utilising digital analytics and reporting to evaluate the effectiveness of our digital content. Provide recommendations to enhance engagement, scale performance, and optimise ROI. Emphasise the importance of metrics across all digital initiatives. Define and prioritize necessary initiatives to bolster digital communication efforts. Collaborate closely with directorate leadership and team leads in external and internal communications to develop comprehensive content plans. The aim is to expand reach and engagement with target audiences. Take charge of enhancing the customer experience in the digital realm and establish a clear vision for future requirements aligned with strategic business objectives. Utilise digital best practices and audience insights to shape and execute the website development roadmap and web content plans. Oversee and contribute to the creation of top-tier content for the website and other digital platforms. Craft compelling narratives to showcase SGN and captivate key stakeholders through various mediums such as copy, email, photography, video, illustrations, and infographics. Technical Proficiencies: Demonstrated hands-on experience in various digital disciplines including product management, content production, editorial/creative oversight, web development, email marketing, SEO, PPC, social media management, and data analytics. Proven track record in developing content strategy, information architecture, and utilizing methodologies like tree testing, card sorting, and content auditing. Proficiency in analysing data and user research to inform content strategy. What you'll need The ideal candidate has a degree or equivalent experience, and a proven record in senior positions managing high-performing digital teams. Experienced website and social media specialist with diverse hands-on experience in digital disciplines, including content production, editorial/creative oversight, email, SEO, PPC, social media, and data analytics. Excellent technical and user experience skills allied with an in-depth knowledge of the current digital landscape including ability to troubleshoot technical issues and ensure the technical environment that supports our online presence is robust and fit for purpose. Experience of developing content strategies, information architecture and methodologies and experience of analysing data and user research to inform content strategy. Experienced digital content writer and producer with a talent for simplifying complex information into engaging materials. Ability to think strategically and operationally, with a service-oriented approach, ensuring high-quality delivery of the day to day while defining and leading future direction. Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and lead others. Proven ability to influence and build strategic working relationships with senior managers, colleagues, and third-party stakeholders. If you don't have all the qualifications, we would still love to hear from you we provide our own specialised learning and development programs, providing access to learning tools to help you acquire the skills needed to excel in our environment.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Salary: Personal Contract Reference: REQ3765 We're looking for a Senior Digital Communications Manager to lead in setting and delivering SGN's digital communications strategy - to help tell our story creatively across a range of digital platforms and build campaigns that address the big challenges for the energy industry, such as the transition to net zero. You will also lead digital transformation projects, including the development of the SGN website and enhancing our customer's experience of dealing with SGN online. What will you be doing day to day? Offer expertise in digital and content realms within the Stakeholder Relations and Communications directorate, as well as across the broader business. Serve as a digital champion to senior stakeholders, providing coaching, guidance, and sharing best practices. Take ownership of SGN's social media and channel management strategy, mastering best practices in corporate and C-Suite channels. This ensures SGN maximizes its reach and influence with key audiences and stakeholders. Spearhead the improvement of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), utilising digital analytics and reporting to evaluate the effectiveness of our digital content. Provide recommendations to enhance engagement, scale performance, and optimise ROI. Emphasise the importance of metrics across all digital initiatives. Define and prioritize necessary initiatives to bolster digital communication efforts. Collaborate closely with directorate leadership and team leads in external and internal communications to develop comprehensive content plans. The aim is to expand reach and engagement with target audiences. Take charge of enhancing the customer experience in the digital realm and establish a clear vision for future requirements aligned with strategic business objectives. Utilise digital best practices and audience insights to shape and execute the website development roadmap and web content plans. Oversee and contribute to the creation of top-tier content for the website and other digital platforms. Craft compelling narratives to showcase SGN and captivate key stakeholders through various mediums such as copy, email, photography, video, illustrations, and infographics. Technical Proficiencies: Demonstrated hands-on experience in various digital disciplines including product management, content production, editorial/creative oversight, web development, email marketing, SEO, PPC, social media management, and data analytics. Proven track record in developing content strategy, information architecture, and utilizing methodologies like tree testing, card sorting, and content auditing. Proficiency in analysing data and user research to inform content strategy. What you'll need The ideal candidate has a degree or equivalent experience, and a proven record in senior positions managing high-performing digital teams. Experienced website and social media specialist with diverse hands-on experience in digital disciplines, including content production, editorial/creative oversight, email, SEO, PPC, social media, and data analytics. Excellent technical and user experience skills allied with an in-depth knowledge of the current digital landscape including ability to troubleshoot technical issues and ensure the technical environment that supports our online presence is robust and fit for purpose. Experience of developing content strategies, information architecture and methodologies and experience of analysing data and user research to inform content strategy. Experienced digital content writer and producer with a talent for simplifying complex information into engaging materials. Ability to think strategically and operationally, with a service-oriented approach, ensuring high-quality delivery of the day to day while defining and leading future direction. Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and lead others. Proven ability to influence and build strategic working relationships with senior managers, colleagues, and third-party stakeholders. If you don't have all the qualifications, we would still love to hear from you we provide our own specialised learning and development programs, providing access to learning tools to help you acquire the skills needed to excel in our environment.
Our data services span a range of clients with different UK pension administration systems and our solutions are either delivered within the team, across several areas of the WTW business or in partnership with specialist external suppliers.We have an increasing demand for individuals who understand the legacy Defined Benefit pension environment and the way that member data is held and processed by pension administrators. We have a need for individuals with technical expertise to help develop and implement technical solutions for a wide range of clients. The candidate will be client facing and will work closely with the Data Solutions management and technical leads. They will be responsible for delivering quality Data Solutions services for our clients and will play a leading role in a range of technical projects, taking responsibility for successful delivery and implementation of the work. The Role Take on the responsibilities of a client facing project lead as required, working directly with our customers to understand business requirements and the data solutions required to meet these objectives. Deliver advice and a range of deliverables to Pension Managers, Trustee boards and other key client contacts; liaising across a variety of seniority levels with both internal and external stakeholders Engage collaboratively with the Data Solutions leads and team members to deliver quality services for clients. Prepare detailed action plans and strategies that meet the client's key requirements Help improve processes and deliverables for existing Data Solutions service lines Have regular and effective contact with administrators of all levels, suppliers, third party organisations and clients We would expect the candidate to be effective crossing over from client consulting to business development as needed and show aptitude and keenness to further develop their commercial skills. Plus to be able to give close attention to the financial areas of our business by virtue of clear scoping, management of time and budgets and adherence to approved billing practices. From a business perspective you will work with Data Solutions management to promote best practices and new ideas within the data solutions team on a written or verbal basis. In this role you will address client needs with a sharp business focus that helps maintain profitability and quality throughout the project life cycle and be self-motivated to meet hard deadlines on multiple client projects within a fast moving environment working closely with our dedicated project managers. What can we offer you? The opportunity to develop a broad range of skills, working in a fast-growing business alongside a diverse, dynamic and collaborative team. In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including; a pension scheme, life insurance, medical insurance, eye care vouchers and flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental cover and many other options. Please note that while the successful candidate can select any of our main GB locations as their office base, WTW offers flexible working opportunities and part-time working. At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution. The Requirements An ability to tailor delivery of complex or technical materials to the audience; ensuring that key issues are presented in a clear, concise and confident manner A proven track record in developing and managing several opportunities and projects simultaneously A demonstrable focus on client satisfaction, balanced with business needs Comfortable taking a proactive role to ensure client satisfaction through project work and willingness to grow new and existing client relationships Experience in leading and presenting at client meetings Experience in owning key financial areas of projects including pricing, scoping and billing Advanced knowledge of UK Pension Scheme provisions and legislation Knowledge of the role of the pensions administrator and the common UK administration systems A good working knowledge of data auditing, cleansing and GMP reconciliations preferable. A good understanding of manual benefit calculations and processes A firm commitment to delivering high quality service. Inquisitive, self-starter attitude and ability to work with ambiguity Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.
Mar 29, 2024
Full time
Our data services span a range of clients with different UK pension administration systems and our solutions are either delivered within the team, across several areas of the WTW business or in partnership with specialist external suppliers.We have an increasing demand for individuals who understand the legacy Defined Benefit pension environment and the way that member data is held and processed by pension administrators. We have a need for individuals with technical expertise to help develop and implement technical solutions for a wide range of clients. The candidate will be client facing and will work closely with the Data Solutions management and technical leads. They will be responsible for delivering quality Data Solutions services for our clients and will play a leading role in a range of technical projects, taking responsibility for successful delivery and implementation of the work. The Role Take on the responsibilities of a client facing project lead as required, working directly with our customers to understand business requirements and the data solutions required to meet these objectives. Deliver advice and a range of deliverables to Pension Managers, Trustee boards and other key client contacts; liaising across a variety of seniority levels with both internal and external stakeholders Engage collaboratively with the Data Solutions leads and team members to deliver quality services for clients. Prepare detailed action plans and strategies that meet the client's key requirements Help improve processes and deliverables for existing Data Solutions service lines Have regular and effective contact with administrators of all levels, suppliers, third party organisations and clients We would expect the candidate to be effective crossing over from client consulting to business development as needed and show aptitude and keenness to further develop their commercial skills. Plus to be able to give close attention to the financial areas of our business by virtue of clear scoping, management of time and budgets and adherence to approved billing practices. From a business perspective you will work with Data Solutions management to promote best practices and new ideas within the data solutions team on a written or verbal basis. In this role you will address client needs with a sharp business focus that helps maintain profitability and quality throughout the project life cycle and be self-motivated to meet hard deadlines on multiple client projects within a fast moving environment working closely with our dedicated project managers. What can we offer you? The opportunity to develop a broad range of skills, working in a fast-growing business alongside a diverse, dynamic and collaborative team. In return you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including; a pension scheme, life insurance, medical insurance, eye care vouchers and flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental cover and many other options. Please note that while the successful candidate can select any of our main GB locations as their office base, WTW offers flexible working opportunities and part-time working. At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution. The Requirements An ability to tailor delivery of complex or technical materials to the audience; ensuring that key issues are presented in a clear, concise and confident manner A proven track record in developing and managing several opportunities and projects simultaneously A demonstrable focus on client satisfaction, balanced with business needs Comfortable taking a proactive role to ensure client satisfaction through project work and willingness to grow new and existing client relationships Experience in leading and presenting at client meetings Experience in owning key financial areas of projects including pricing, scoping and billing Advanced knowledge of UK Pension Scheme provisions and legislation Knowledge of the role of the pensions administrator and the common UK administration systems A good working knowledge of data auditing, cleansing and GMP reconciliations preferable. A good understanding of manual benefit calculations and processes A firm commitment to delivering high quality service. Inquisitive, self-starter attitude and ability to work with ambiguity Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity.
Jisc is looking for a Head of Risk Management to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is Hybrid with the flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Milton Park). In return, you will receive a competitive salary from £45,000 per annum . About Us: Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers. About the role: As our Head of Risk Management , your role is pivotal to providing the business and stakeholders assurances that risks are being managed within agreed risk appetite tolerances. You will manage a team and have a visible profile across the organisation, working with colleagues to support in the education and overall understanding and implementation of risk management principles and frameworks. Responsibilities as our Head of Risk Management: Taking responsibility for embedding risk management framework and tools across Jisc, ensuring engagement at all levels strategic, operational, directorate, programme and project Accountability for improving and developing risk processes and risk management platforms to manage, analyse and report risks internally and to our Audit and Risk Management Committee and Jisc Board; and developing policies, systems, processes and tools as the business changes and develops and ensure they remain up to date and relevant Developing escalation frameworks from project/programme to directorate or operational level and providing training, expertise and guidance across the business on management of risks, issues and opportunities Embedding risk appetite into risk framework and ensuring the risk appetite is up to date and aligned with business strategy and priorities Overseeing and monitoring all risk management activities across the organisation to ensure compilance with the agreed risk framework from senior leadership to project level The development of the risk framework and risk management as a tool for decision making and support senior managers across Jisc plan for this and implement it with their teams; as well as growing the risk register manager model within the risk framework, upskilling colleagues and growing risk maturity across the business Ensuring the risk framework and risk management practices within the business are compliant with ISO9001 and ISO27001 standards. Participate in internal and external audits as required to demonstrate and evidence compliance What we re looking for in our Head of Risk Management: Substantial experience in risk management and risk management design and implementation Experience in creation and management of high-level, trust based partnerships across the organisation Proven experience in developing and implementing risk frameworks Experience in project management and software implementation, from requirement gathering through to procurement, implementation, launch, training and embedding Experience in presenting, leading and facilitation of risk workshops and use of risk management tools Experience in writing policy documents and designing processes that are efficient and effective Experience of using Pentana risk management tool desirable Don t meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can t tick every box but we realise the perfect candidate doesn t exist. So, if you can do most of what we re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work at Jisc: At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. We celebrate diversity, embrace our differences and know that this is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we re inclusive and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We offer hybrid working and although the majority of our staff work from home, getting face to face is something we value and find time for when we can. If you prefer an office environment all our hubs are open and offer a great space to work. What can we offer you as our Head of Risk Management? Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas A generous pension scheme A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment Financial well-being support The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores Cycle to work scheme Employee recognition awards and travel loans Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech If you have the skills and experience, we require for this role and are looking for a new challenge then please click apply today to be forwarded to our online recruitment portal and become our new Head of Risk Management. Thank you for your interest in Jisc.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Jisc is looking for a Head of Risk Management to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is Hybrid with the flexibility to work from home and at any of our main hubs (London, Bristol, Manchester and Milton Park). In return, you will receive a competitive salary from £45,000 per annum . About Us: Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Join us and your contribution will help us to empower UK universities, colleges, research institutions and wider customers with technology so that everyone prospers. About the role: As our Head of Risk Management , your role is pivotal to providing the business and stakeholders assurances that risks are being managed within agreed risk appetite tolerances. You will manage a team and have a visible profile across the organisation, working with colleagues to support in the education and overall understanding and implementation of risk management principles and frameworks. Responsibilities as our Head of Risk Management: Taking responsibility for embedding risk management framework and tools across Jisc, ensuring engagement at all levels strategic, operational, directorate, programme and project Accountability for improving and developing risk processes and risk management platforms to manage, analyse and report risks internally and to our Audit and Risk Management Committee and Jisc Board; and developing policies, systems, processes and tools as the business changes and develops and ensure they remain up to date and relevant Developing escalation frameworks from project/programme to directorate or operational level and providing training, expertise and guidance across the business on management of risks, issues and opportunities Embedding risk appetite into risk framework and ensuring the risk appetite is up to date and aligned with business strategy and priorities Overseeing and monitoring all risk management activities across the organisation to ensure compilance with the agreed risk framework from senior leadership to project level The development of the risk framework and risk management as a tool for decision making and support senior managers across Jisc plan for this and implement it with their teams; as well as growing the risk register manager model within the risk framework, upskilling colleagues and growing risk maturity across the business Ensuring the risk framework and risk management practices within the business are compliant with ISO9001 and ISO27001 standards. Participate in internal and external audits as required to demonstrate and evidence compliance What we re looking for in our Head of Risk Management: Substantial experience in risk management and risk management design and implementation Experience in creation and management of high-level, trust based partnerships across the organisation Proven experience in developing and implementing risk frameworks Experience in project management and software implementation, from requirement gathering through to procurement, implementation, launch, training and embedding Experience in presenting, leading and facilitation of risk workshops and use of risk management tools Experience in writing policy documents and designing processes that are efficient and effective Experience of using Pentana risk management tool desirable Don t meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can t tick every box but we realise the perfect candidate doesn t exist. So, if you can do most of what we re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Why work at Jisc: At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. We celebrate diversity, embrace our differences and know that this is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we re inclusive and we are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We offer hybrid working and although the majority of our staff work from home, getting face to face is something we value and find time for when we can. If you prefer an office environment all our hubs are open and offer a great space to work. What can we offer you as our Head of Risk Management? Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes an additional three closure days over Christmas A generous pension scheme A range of leave options, including parental leave, 3 days volunteer leave per annum and even career breaks A generous budget to support you with external learning and Continuous professional development Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office A company culture which supports and promotes personal learning and development, including access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning Mental health first aid trained staff and supportive environment Financial well-being support The opportunity to donate to charity tax-free with our Payroll Giving benefit A wide range of discounts from retailers and big-name high-street stores Cycle to work scheme Employee recognition awards and travel loans Additional Flexible benefits include Holiday Buying - Purchase 1-5 days additional holiday per annum, Healthcare Cashplan, Electric Car Lease Scheme and option to purchase SmartTech If you have the skills and experience, we require for this role and are looking for a new challenge then please click apply today to be forwarded to our online recruitment portal and become our new Head of Risk Management. Thank you for your interest in Jisc.
Senior UX Designer Salary: 55,000- 65,000 base salary + benifits Permanent role Hybrid working - 2 days on average onsite per week Location: Bristol, city centre Our Digital consultancy clinet are looking for a Senior UX designer to join their growing design function! Great opportunity to consultant public and private sector clients through the design and delivery process for a market leader in there field. About you You've got 3+ years of experience and would consider yourself a "solid senior" and a bit of a "UX generalist". You're adaptable and are as comfortable with a service design project as you are with interface design. You have a solid understanding of UX process. Maybe you worked on GDS projects but now want to deliver more interesting design work? You have experience across a variety of research techniques and can demonstrate how you've turned insight into game changing experience. Expert Figma and have experience implementing design systems. You're full of ideas and can demonstrate innovative thinking. You love to collaborate, want to be around people and are open-minded to other people's ideas. You're hungry for success, get satisfaction from great work - and you'll go the extra mile to deliver it. You're confident taking ownership of client accounts and project work. Ideally you have experience working in an agency and understand how to manage clients and conflicting priorities. Role overview Working alongside the Head of UX, you'll play a key role in delivering their award-winning work. You'll bring your passion for getting it just right for users into the work - and through the whole studio. You'll be responsible for leading the UX on our biggest projects. You'll get to work on products that are used by thousands of people that makes a real difference. You'll have a huge variety in what you work on - could be an app to operate an EV, could be a military project, could be an interesting interface for a website. You'll enjoy the variety of work. You'll work closely with strong creative and strategy teams. You'll be solving some real strategic challenges and delivering interesting interfaces that will look fantastic in your portfolio. You'll collaborate with clients to show the value a considered UX process can bring. You'll guide mid-weights and juniors in their work to deliver digital experiences that are done right and really solve the users' (and clients') needs. Skills and responsibilities Collaborate with clients Work closely with our clients and client teams to understand their needs, their customers and help them to deliver better digital experiences. User centred design You champion the user with everyone on the project. You know how to design and run research, you understand what the findings mean - and the implications on creating a great solution. More importantly, you know when to use your own judgement. You're not led solely by the data. You can devise smart new solutions and validate them too. Leading projects Responsible for the vision, execution and final quality of large-scale projects. Map out and manage the tasks and ways of working to phase a project properly and bring it home smoothly, in collaboration with Delivery Managers, Tech Leads and Creatives. Day-to-day management of the UX tasks on one or more projects. Design and lead workshops. Bonus - If you can do this too, you're perfect for this role! Confident building design systems and governance Figma. Working knowledge of GDS, running discovery and transitioning into Alpha/Beta. Happy in building out Service design and drawing out Experience Maps. Making clickable prototypes to test out user journeys and show clients our thinking. Please apply today and I'll give you a call to discuss the full details and next steps!
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Senior UX Designer Salary: 55,000- 65,000 base salary + benifits Permanent role Hybrid working - 2 days on average onsite per week Location: Bristol, city centre Our Digital consultancy clinet are looking for a Senior UX designer to join their growing design function! Great opportunity to consultant public and private sector clients through the design and delivery process for a market leader in there field. About you You've got 3+ years of experience and would consider yourself a "solid senior" and a bit of a "UX generalist". You're adaptable and are as comfortable with a service design project as you are with interface design. You have a solid understanding of UX process. Maybe you worked on GDS projects but now want to deliver more interesting design work? You have experience across a variety of research techniques and can demonstrate how you've turned insight into game changing experience. Expert Figma and have experience implementing design systems. You're full of ideas and can demonstrate innovative thinking. You love to collaborate, want to be around people and are open-minded to other people's ideas. You're hungry for success, get satisfaction from great work - and you'll go the extra mile to deliver it. You're confident taking ownership of client accounts and project work. Ideally you have experience working in an agency and understand how to manage clients and conflicting priorities. Role overview Working alongside the Head of UX, you'll play a key role in delivering their award-winning work. You'll bring your passion for getting it just right for users into the work - and through the whole studio. You'll be responsible for leading the UX on our biggest projects. You'll get to work on products that are used by thousands of people that makes a real difference. You'll have a huge variety in what you work on - could be an app to operate an EV, could be a military project, could be an interesting interface for a website. You'll enjoy the variety of work. You'll work closely with strong creative and strategy teams. You'll be solving some real strategic challenges and delivering interesting interfaces that will look fantastic in your portfolio. You'll collaborate with clients to show the value a considered UX process can bring. You'll guide mid-weights and juniors in their work to deliver digital experiences that are done right and really solve the users' (and clients') needs. Skills and responsibilities Collaborate with clients Work closely with our clients and client teams to understand their needs, their customers and help them to deliver better digital experiences. User centred design You champion the user with everyone on the project. You know how to design and run research, you understand what the findings mean - and the implications on creating a great solution. More importantly, you know when to use your own judgement. You're not led solely by the data. You can devise smart new solutions and validate them too. Leading projects Responsible for the vision, execution and final quality of large-scale projects. Map out and manage the tasks and ways of working to phase a project properly and bring it home smoothly, in collaboration with Delivery Managers, Tech Leads and Creatives. Day-to-day management of the UX tasks on one or more projects. Design and lead workshops. Bonus - If you can do this too, you're perfect for this role! Confident building design systems and governance Figma. Working knowledge of GDS, running discovery and transitioning into Alpha/Beta. Happy in building out Service design and drawing out Experience Maps. Making clickable prototypes to test out user journeys and show clients our thinking. Please apply today and I'll give you a call to discuss the full details and next steps!
Senior Data Analyst - London - Perm £55,000 - £60,000 Hybrid 3 days a week on site We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Analyst to join our Data Centre Team. You will have an investigative mindset, a strong commercial focus and an unwavering passion for data excellence. This role requires a deep understanding of both data analysis tools and techniques, combined with excellent communication skills to engage effectively with internal teams and external clients. You will play a crucial role in translating data into actionable insights, driving strategic decision making and enhancing the value of the company to our clients. This is an exciting role, which will play a key part in the future growth of the business. Responsibilities - Senior Data Analyst To support the CPMO, CTO, SLT, Product and Engineering team in building a data-driven view of our clients, their use of our products and user journeys, and to support intelligent product development prioritisation. Identify data gaps, and recommend tools and solutions to fill them. Line management of a small team of graduate data analysts. Promote, drive and coach the team and the wider business in fostering a data mindset and being the primary point of contact for data. Identify and analyse data from multiple sources, visualising in the most appropriate way (such as trends, patterns, cohorts, funnels, regression analysis). Maintain and grow a suite of dashboards and tracking for key performance indicators and product metrics, to support the tracking of outcomes. Provide insights into market trends, competitor analysis and other factors influencing the commercial landscape. Work closely with the product and sales teams to identify opportunities for data driven solutions that will enhance commercial success. Identify opportunities to enhance existing processes and methodologies for more effective data analysis and reporting. Required Skills - Senior Data Anlayst: Minimum of 3 years proven experience in a data analytics role in a commercial context. Experience managing or mentoring junior analysts to become the next superstars. You can do SQL in your sleep. Fluent with BI tooling, preferably Looker. Familiar with Google BigQuery and a One Big Table design. Demonstrable evidence in regression analysis, churn and cohort./ funnel analysis. A commercial mindset, always looking for ways to optimise the wider business. You will be an excellent project manager - comfortable working under pressure - and have strong organisational and planning skills. You will have strong stakeholder management skills to, able to balance conflicting priorities and needs across multiple teams. Experience of analytics engineering with DBT, Looker management and optimization, experience using GA4 and an interest in Python are desirable, but not essential. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Senior Data Analyst - London - Perm £55,000 - £60,000 Hybrid 3 days a week on site We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Analyst to join our Data Centre Team. You will have an investigative mindset, a strong commercial focus and an unwavering passion for data excellence. This role requires a deep understanding of both data analysis tools and techniques, combined with excellent communication skills to engage effectively with internal teams and external clients. You will play a crucial role in translating data into actionable insights, driving strategic decision making and enhancing the value of the company to our clients. This is an exciting role, which will play a key part in the future growth of the business. Responsibilities - Senior Data Analyst To support the CPMO, CTO, SLT, Product and Engineering team in building a data-driven view of our clients, their use of our products and user journeys, and to support intelligent product development prioritisation. Identify data gaps, and recommend tools and solutions to fill them. Line management of a small team of graduate data analysts. Promote, drive and coach the team and the wider business in fostering a data mindset and being the primary point of contact for data. Identify and analyse data from multiple sources, visualising in the most appropriate way (such as trends, patterns, cohorts, funnels, regression analysis). Maintain and grow a suite of dashboards and tracking for key performance indicators and product metrics, to support the tracking of outcomes. Provide insights into market trends, competitor analysis and other factors influencing the commercial landscape. Work closely with the product and sales teams to identify opportunities for data driven solutions that will enhance commercial success. Identify opportunities to enhance existing processes and methodologies for more effective data analysis and reporting. Required Skills - Senior Data Anlayst: Minimum of 3 years proven experience in a data analytics role in a commercial context. Experience managing or mentoring junior analysts to become the next superstars. You can do SQL in your sleep. Fluent with BI tooling, preferably Looker. Familiar with Google BigQuery and a One Big Table design. Demonstrable evidence in regression analysis, churn and cohort./ funnel analysis. A commercial mindset, always looking for ways to optimise the wider business. You will be an excellent project manager - comfortable working under pressure - and have strong organisational and planning skills. You will have strong stakeholder management skills to, able to balance conflicting priorities and needs across multiple teams. Experience of analytics engineering with DBT, Looker management and optimization, experience using GA4 and an interest in Python are desirable, but not essential. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Who We Are The name ThousandEyes was born from two big ideas: the power to see things not ordinarily possible and the ability to collect insights from a multitude of vantage points. As organisations rely more on cloud services and the Internet, the network has become a "black box" outside of their control. ThousandEyes gives organisations visibility and insight into the now borderless network. It arms them with an accurate understanding of how the network impacts their applications, users and customers. ThousandEyes is used by some of the world's largest and fastest growing brands, including all of the top 5 global software companies, 5 of the top 6 US banks, and 45 of the Fortune 500. ThousandEyes pioneered Cloud and Internet Intelligence and is widely known as the 'Google Maps of the Internet.' Today, ThousandEyes is central to the global operations of the world's largest and fastest-growing brands. The company was acquired by Cisco in August 2020, chartered with continuing to drive leadership in empowering organisations to see, understand, and improve digital experiences everywhere. About The Team At ThousandEyes, our team isn't just a group of software engineers; we are innovators, creators, and builders at heart. As we embark on the exciting journey of upgrading the recently acquired SamKnows platform, we are in the process of integrating it into ThousandEyes at the same time. This is a unique opportunity to not just update, but to fundamentally transform and modernise our systems, influencing how our applications operate and interact with the world. About The Role Last year, ThousandEyes acquired SamKnows, and, in an era where connectivity is paramount, the acquisition of SamKnows marks a significant step forward in our mission to enhance network visibility and performance, particularly in the critical last-mile segment and within consumer homes. This integration empowers Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and consumers with insightful data to identify connectivity and application issues, whether they originate in the home or beyond. We are looking for a Software Engineer to help us with this transition by joining our web development team. This team is responsible for developing client facing web applications as an integrated product team, together with product managers and designers. Our developers are empowered to be involved in and feed into the decision-making process, using their diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to advocate for users and ensure we build the best possible solutions. What You Will Do You will be joining our web development team and will be a key contributor in creating web applications, back-end services and APIs for our client-facing desktop and mobile sites. Duties for this team include trying to improve the customer experience in our product team, and assessing their data and test results to show them in the easiest way possible. Your role will involve working proactively in a cross-functional agile team alongside a PM, Designers, and Front- and Back-end Developers, identifying, prioritising and documenting tasks in the development life cycle and delivering up-to-standard, clean, well-tested and efficient code. As a senior developer, you will provide help, guidance and support to other developers, and be instrumental in shaping the direction of our code. The majority of our backend code is written in modern PHP; however, some of our newer, performance-critical projects are written in different languages such as Java or Go, and the technical direction is to start migrating all of our PHP APIs to a Java or Kotlin stack. Our frontend is written using Vue2 and Vue3, using Typescript and Vite. We target modern browsers and use websockets as well as any web standards that are able to best solve our problems. We are firm advocates of using the best tools for the job. Our backend services and APIs interact with our vast measurement dataset in one way or another. Our software is installed on more than 30 million devices globally, and this figure is growing daily. To store and access our data we use a blend of database technologies to power our platform, including GCP BigQuery and Kafka, and we also use MySQL for our globally distributed metadata store. We use Docker for containerisation on both front-end and back-end repositories. Required Skills Enjoyment in building products with solid architecture and seeing them through to deployment. Proven experience in designing and building systems that are scalable and well-tested. Professional development experience in PHP 7 or 8. Some experience with modern frontend frameworks such as Vue, Angular, React or Svelte. Some experience working with Java, Kotlin, or similar backend languages. Comfortable with problem-solving and prototyping solutions. Excitement about exploring cutting-edge technology. Cisco values the perspectives and skills that emerge from employees with diverse backgrounds. That's why Cisco is expanding the boundaries of discovering top talent by not only focusing on candidates with educational degrees and experience but also placing more emphasis on unlocking potential. We believe that everyone has something to offer and that diverse teams are better equipped to solve problems, innovate, and create a positive impact. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy. We urge you not to prematurely exclude yourself and to apply if you're interested in this work. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Who We Are The name ThousandEyes was born from two big ideas: the power to see things not ordinarily possible and the ability to collect insights from a multitude of vantage points. As organisations rely more on cloud services and the Internet, the network has become a "black box" outside of their control. ThousandEyes gives organisations visibility and insight into the now borderless network. It arms them with an accurate understanding of how the network impacts their applications, users and customers. ThousandEyes is used by some of the world's largest and fastest growing brands, including all of the top 5 global software companies, 5 of the top 6 US banks, and 45 of the Fortune 500. ThousandEyes pioneered Cloud and Internet Intelligence and is widely known as the 'Google Maps of the Internet.' Today, ThousandEyes is central to the global operations of the world's largest and fastest-growing brands. The company was acquired by Cisco in August 2020, chartered with continuing to drive leadership in empowering organisations to see, understand, and improve digital experiences everywhere. About The Team At ThousandEyes, our team isn't just a group of software engineers; we are innovators, creators, and builders at heart. As we embark on the exciting journey of upgrading the recently acquired SamKnows platform, we are in the process of integrating it into ThousandEyes at the same time. This is a unique opportunity to not just update, but to fundamentally transform and modernise our systems, influencing how our applications operate and interact with the world. About The Role Last year, ThousandEyes acquired SamKnows, and, in an era where connectivity is paramount, the acquisition of SamKnows marks a significant step forward in our mission to enhance network visibility and performance, particularly in the critical last-mile segment and within consumer homes. This integration empowers Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and consumers with insightful data to identify connectivity and application issues, whether they originate in the home or beyond. We are looking for a Software Engineer to help us with this transition by joining our web development team. This team is responsible for developing client facing web applications as an integrated product team, together with product managers and designers. Our developers are empowered to be involved in and feed into the decision-making process, using their diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to advocate for users and ensure we build the best possible solutions. What You Will Do You will be joining our web development team and will be a key contributor in creating web applications, back-end services and APIs for our client-facing desktop and mobile sites. Duties for this team include trying to improve the customer experience in our product team, and assessing their data and test results to show them in the easiest way possible. Your role will involve working proactively in a cross-functional agile team alongside a PM, Designers, and Front- and Back-end Developers, identifying, prioritising and documenting tasks in the development life cycle and delivering up-to-standard, clean, well-tested and efficient code. As a senior developer, you will provide help, guidance and support to other developers, and be instrumental in shaping the direction of our code. The majority of our backend code is written in modern PHP; however, some of our newer, performance-critical projects are written in different languages such as Java or Go, and the technical direction is to start migrating all of our PHP APIs to a Java or Kotlin stack. Our frontend is written using Vue2 and Vue3, using Typescript and Vite. We target modern browsers and use websockets as well as any web standards that are able to best solve our problems. We are firm advocates of using the best tools for the job. Our backend services and APIs interact with our vast measurement dataset in one way or another. Our software is installed on more than 30 million devices globally, and this figure is growing daily. To store and access our data we use a blend of database technologies to power our platform, including GCP BigQuery and Kafka, and we also use MySQL for our globally distributed metadata store. We use Docker for containerisation on both front-end and back-end repositories. Required Skills Enjoyment in building products with solid architecture and seeing them through to deployment. Proven experience in designing and building systems that are scalable and well-tested. Professional development experience in PHP 7 or 8. Some experience with modern frontend frameworks such as Vue, Angular, React or Svelte. Some experience working with Java, Kotlin, or similar backend languages. Comfortable with problem-solving and prototyping solutions. Excitement about exploring cutting-edge technology. Cisco values the perspectives and skills that emerge from employees with diverse backgrounds. That's why Cisco is expanding the boundaries of discovering top talent by not only focusing on candidates with educational degrees and experience but also placing more emphasis on unlocking potential. We believe that everyone has something to offer and that diverse teams are better equipped to solve problems, innovate, and create a positive impact. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification. Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy. We urge you not to prematurely exclude yourself and to apply if you're interested in this work. Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Lead IT Category Manager Experian Way, Nottingham NG2, UK Full-time Employee Status: Regular Role Type: Hybrid Department: Finance Schedule: Full Time Company Description Discover the Unexpected Experian is the world's leading global information services company. We're passionate about unlocking the power of data in order to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. For more than 125 years, we've helped economies and communities flourish - and we're not done. Our 21k amazing employees in 40+ countries believe the possibilities for you, and the world, are growing. We're investing in the future, through new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. To do this we employ the brightest minds that share our purpose and want to make a difference. Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced, commercially savvy and motivated achiever to join our growing procurement team in the United Kingdom. In this role, as the Lead IT Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of IT-related spend categories, developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives, and negotiating favourable terms and conditions with suppliers. You will also play a key role in driving innovation and cost savings within the IT category. It's challenging, fast paced but never dull. Responsibilities: Partner with the UK&I business to drive forward several new technology related initiatives, including digital transformation initiatives, partnering with senior stakeholders across a range of disciplines including the Programme Manager/Director, Finance and CIO/CTO community. Collaborate effectively with the global, regional, and business unit teams. Act as a SME and role model with the goal of helping the business to deliver their collective goals. Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for a portfolio of IT-related spend categories to drive cost effectiveness and operational excellence. Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, including IT managers, business unit leaders, and finance business partners. Support the Technology teams in the production of business cases; using expertise to ensure commercial / contractual assessments are thorough and robust. Support and drive technology rationalisation and consolidation enabling tangible and quantifiable cost optimisation. Ensure compliance, governance and regulatory standards are followed thoroughly. Substantial and demonstrable experience within a global organisation. Negotiate robust, favorable and value-added supplier contracts Identify, develop and implement cost-optimization initiatives. Track and analyze IT spend data. Stay current on IT industry trends and market conditions. Research and apply market intelligence and insights to delivery cost-effectiveness. Qualifications Highly motivated, self-starter, resilient who manages projects end-to-end and has a demonstrated track record of getting results, organising, and prioritising competing initiatives. High degree of integrity and ability to continue to operate under time-pressure and situations of ambiguity. Unyielding attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrable experience in IT procurement and sourcing, ideally within Financial Services or Technology sector. Proven ability to develop and implement large scale strategic sourcing plans. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Strong emotional intelligence and confidence. Good cultural awareness and ideally, experience with global working Solid experience with ERP systems and procurement-related software Additional Information Our uniqueness is that we truly celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are key differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering the list goes on. We're an award winning organisation due to our strong people first approach. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Lead IT Category Manager Experian Way, Nottingham NG2, UK Full-time Employee Status: Regular Role Type: Hybrid Department: Finance Schedule: Full Time Company Description Discover the Unexpected Experian is the world's leading global information services company. We're passionate about unlocking the power of data in order to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. For more than 125 years, we've helped economies and communities flourish - and we're not done. Our 21k amazing employees in 40+ countries believe the possibilities for you, and the world, are growing. We're investing in the future, through new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. To do this we employ the brightest minds that share our purpose and want to make a difference. Job Description We are seeking a highly experienced, commercially savvy and motivated achiever to join our growing procurement team in the United Kingdom. In this role, as the Lead IT Category Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of IT-related spend categories, developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives, and negotiating favourable terms and conditions with suppliers. You will also play a key role in driving innovation and cost savings within the IT category. It's challenging, fast paced but never dull. Responsibilities: Partner with the UK&I business to drive forward several new technology related initiatives, including digital transformation initiatives, partnering with senior stakeholders across a range of disciplines including the Programme Manager/Director, Finance and CIO/CTO community. Collaborate effectively with the global, regional, and business unit teams. Act as a SME and role model with the goal of helping the business to deliver their collective goals. Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for a portfolio of IT-related spend categories to drive cost effectiveness and operational excellence. Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, including IT managers, business unit leaders, and finance business partners. Support the Technology teams in the production of business cases; using expertise to ensure commercial / contractual assessments are thorough and robust. Support and drive technology rationalisation and consolidation enabling tangible and quantifiable cost optimisation. Ensure compliance, governance and regulatory standards are followed thoroughly. Substantial and demonstrable experience within a global organisation. Negotiate robust, favorable and value-added supplier contracts Identify, develop and implement cost-optimization initiatives. Track and analyze IT spend data. Stay current on IT industry trends and market conditions. Research and apply market intelligence and insights to delivery cost-effectiveness. Qualifications Highly motivated, self-starter, resilient who manages projects end-to-end and has a demonstrated track record of getting results, organising, and prioritising competing initiatives. High degree of integrity and ability to continue to operate under time-pressure and situations of ambiguity. Unyielding attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrable experience in IT procurement and sourcing, ideally within Financial Services or Technology sector. Proven ability to develop and implement large scale strategic sourcing plans. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Strong emotional intelligence and confidence. Good cultural awareness and ideally, experience with global working Solid experience with ERP systems and procurement-related software Additional Information Our uniqueness is that we truly celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are key differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering the list goes on. We're an award winning organisation due to our strong people first approach. Innovation is a critical part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together
Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We're here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK's next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more. The scale might be daunting to some, but you'll find it stimulating. We've got a long journey that we've only just started and we're looking for motivated people who can take us in the right direction. Your role will contribute directly to that shared mission. We won't deceive you, in some areas we're starting from a low base, but within ten years this organisation will look very different, and you can help make that happen. This is a role where you'll contribute to a legacy of national security for decades to come. So come and join us.We are recruiting for a Head of Information Assurance, Governance, Risk & Compliance to manage all areas of Information Assurance activity and policy across AWE. To manage appropriate and adequate levels of Cyber Defence. To assist the CISO in ensuring that AWE manages Technical Information Risk within the boundaries set by the risk appetite. To provide expert advice on Technical Information Security to senior leaders, managers, and staff. Location - Reading areaSalary - £58,640 - £85,000 per annum AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:Market leading contributory pension schemeGenerous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off)Flexible working hoursSalary sacrifice schemeConsideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part timeRelocation package available (terms and conditions apply) Key Accountabilities:Manage the provision and maintenance of Information Assurance Services.Management of appropriate Information Security principles, policies and resources are in place to protect information.Manage the Information Assurance Awareness and training regime at AWE.Ensure that AWE Information Assurance staff are appropriately skilled with development plans as necessary.Enable the performance and results of the team. Make sure that team members have the capabilities to get the work done now and in the future.Engage and inspire colleagues, promoting a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages them to seek opportunities for continuous improvement and personal development.Maintains and promotes high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities:Management of continual assurance (Secure By Design) processes when applied to AWE systems.Provide oversight of Technical Information Risk across AWE including those systems and risk that lie outside IS.Advise executive and senior management on the response to HMG policy, international standards and accepted good practice in Information Security.Provide SME input for Information Security on the development of policies and systems.Assist in the engagement with HMG and national bodies and international partners to strengthen AWE Cyber defences through collaboration.Build and lead a team of professional Information Assurance personnel of both AWE staff and contractors.Establish and meet relevant skills frameworks for information assurance staff.Manage Information Assurance activities as delegated by CISO.The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. Although not to be considered a checklist we would like the successful candidate to be able to demonstrate: Experience delivering assurance services in a changing environment, at pace and with competing priorities.Proficiency performing risk, impact, and vulnerability assessments, and defining mitigation strategies. Experience working in a Government/ Defence/ Highly regulated/ Highly sensitive environment.Experience developing staff to keep pace with emerging technologies and assurance techniques.Project management skills, including budgeting and resource management.Experience of applying industry standards such as ISO27001, NIST 800-53, NCSC Cyber Assurance Framework (CAF), IEC 62443.Understanding of Continual Assurance (Secure by Design) principles, and their application to new and legacy IT systems and services. All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We're here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK's next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more. The scale might be daunting to some, but you'll find it stimulating. We've got a long journey that we've only just started and we're looking for motivated people who can take us in the right direction. Your role will contribute directly to that shared mission. We won't deceive you, in some areas we're starting from a low base, but within ten years this organisation will look very different, and you can help make that happen. This is a role where you'll contribute to a legacy of national security for decades to come. So come and join us.We are recruiting for a Head of Information Assurance, Governance, Risk & Compliance to manage all areas of Information Assurance activity and policy across AWE. To manage appropriate and adequate levels of Cyber Defence. To assist the CISO in ensuring that AWE manages Technical Information Risk within the boundaries set by the risk appetite. To provide expert advice on Technical Information Security to senior leaders, managers, and staff. Location - Reading areaSalary - £58,640 - £85,000 per annum AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:Market leading contributory pension schemeGenerous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off)Flexible working hoursSalary sacrifice schemeConsideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part timeRelocation package available (terms and conditions apply) Key Accountabilities:Manage the provision and maintenance of Information Assurance Services.Management of appropriate Information Security principles, policies and resources are in place to protect information.Manage the Information Assurance Awareness and training regime at AWE.Ensure that AWE Information Assurance staff are appropriately skilled with development plans as necessary.Enable the performance and results of the team. Make sure that team members have the capabilities to get the work done now and in the future.Engage and inspire colleagues, promoting a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages them to seek opportunities for continuous improvement and personal development.Maintains and promotes high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities:Management of continual assurance (Secure By Design) processes when applied to AWE systems.Provide oversight of Technical Information Risk across AWE including those systems and risk that lie outside IS.Advise executive and senior management on the response to HMG policy, international standards and accepted good practice in Information Security.Provide SME input for Information Security on the development of policies and systems.Assist in the engagement with HMG and national bodies and international partners to strengthen AWE Cyber defences through collaboration.Build and lead a team of professional Information Assurance personnel of both AWE staff and contractors.Establish and meet relevant skills frameworks for information assurance staff.Manage Information Assurance activities as delegated by CISO.The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. Although not to be considered a checklist we would like the successful candidate to be able to demonstrate: Experience delivering assurance services in a changing environment, at pace and with competing priorities.Proficiency performing risk, impact, and vulnerability assessments, and defining mitigation strategies. Experience working in a Government/ Defence/ Highly regulated/ Highly sensitive environment.Experience developing staff to keep pace with emerging technologies and assurance techniques.Project management skills, including budgeting and resource management.Experience of applying industry standards such as ISO27001, NIST 800-53, NCSC Cyber Assurance Framework (CAF), IEC 62443.Understanding of Continual Assurance (Secure by Design) principles, and their application to new and legacy IT systems and services. All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
Senior Project Manager (MI/BI) Outside IR35, 500pd, Remote, 6 Months SR2 are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to support a major MI/BI project for a Public Sector client. This beta build project will form part of a larger transformation. The solution will deliver data pipelines, infrastructure and a self-serve internal MI/BI reporting platform. The successful person should be able to confidently check direction and delivery of a project team which includes several resource from a Big-4 consultancy. Ideally you will be able to hold high-level conversations around technical data and MI/BI topics. Breakdown of responsibilities: Reporting Risk and issue management Dependency management Planning and controlling of activity Resource management and tracking Change control Please apply using the link below. Start date ASAP.
Mar 28, 2024
Contractor
Senior Project Manager (MI/BI) Outside IR35, 500pd, Remote, 6 Months SR2 are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to support a major MI/BI project for a Public Sector client. This beta build project will form part of a larger transformation. The solution will deliver data pipelines, infrastructure and a self-serve internal MI/BI reporting platform. The successful person should be able to confidently check direction and delivery of a project team which includes several resource from a Big-4 consultancy. Ideally you will be able to hold high-level conversations around technical data and MI/BI topics. Breakdown of responsibilities: Reporting Risk and issue management Dependency management Planning and controlling of activity Resource management and tracking Change control Please apply using the link below. Start date ASAP.
Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We're here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK's next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more. The scale might be daunting to some, but you'll find it stimulating. We've got a long journey that we've only just started and we're looking for motivated people who can take us in the right direction. Your role will contribute directly to that shared mission. We won't deceive you, in some areas we're starting from a low base, but within ten years this organisation will look very different, and you can help make that happen. This is a role where you'll contribute to a legacy of national security for decades to come. So come and join us. AWE is seeking an experienced, innovative, and dedicated Senior Systems Administrator to join our team to provide Server support to an AWE onsite customer. Each day offers a new challenge and learning opportunity. As an experienced Senior Systems Administrator, you would possess a deep and broad knowledge of Microsoft computer platforms, Virtualised Server Infrastructure and configuration and should be able to communicate well in both verbal and written form. You will be working as part of the IT Team and have technical responsibility for key parts of the IT infrastructure. Your role will require hands-on technical experience, the ability to assess the impact of complex regulatory requirements and ensure IT systems are conforming to those regulations. You will be a key member of the team in a demanding high-tech environment, supporting members of the organisation in both project and operational aspects of the business platforms, delivering highly available systems. You will be challenged to improve the infrastructure in order to facilitate continuous growth within the business. There is also an expectation to play an active role in the on-call team who will support the business out of hours. Location - Reading area Salary from £42,700 - £60,000 As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Key Accountabilities: To support the Technical Service Manager(s) and Team Leader in maintaining the operational status, and maximising availability of assets to programme demanders. Resolution of significant issues. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities: Provide a resilient cost effective highly available infrastructure to the business on top of which hosted services can be deployed, managed and maintained. To manage the day-to-day sustainment of Infrastructure Systems, ensuring that planning, end-user impact, change management and problem management are properly addressed and monitored to ensure that deadlines, budgets and service levels are met and results delivered. Be responsible for diagnosing and following through to resolution any problems, escalating to team members or other teams and vendors when required. Build relationships with other teams within IT Operations to enable better support and communications. To maintain technical skills to allow us to benefit from new and emerging technologies in order to make supportive decisions Attend technical briefing / support groups. Understand and develop support system road maps. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs You Will Have: Extensive experience with Microsoft Server 2012/16/19 Installation and Administration as well as knowledge of Windows 7/8.1/10. In-depth experience of virtualisation technologies including VMware. A good working knowledge on a breadth of technologies including Active Directory, PowerShell and proficient knowledge of tools such as SCCM and MDT. Degree in IS/IT or ONC/HNC in an IS/IT related subject or relevant experience. Be able to create technical documentation for a technical audience. Working knowledge of ITIL framework. Technical investigation and problem-solving skills. - D Experience in troubleshooting technical problems involving software and operating systems. All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We're here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK's next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more. The scale might be daunting to some, but you'll find it stimulating. We've got a long journey that we've only just started and we're looking for motivated people who can take us in the right direction. Your role will contribute directly to that shared mission. We won't deceive you, in some areas we're starting from a low base, but within ten years this organisation will look very different, and you can help make that happen. This is a role where you'll contribute to a legacy of national security for decades to come. So come and join us. AWE is seeking an experienced, innovative, and dedicated Senior Systems Administrator to join our team to provide Server support to an AWE onsite customer. Each day offers a new challenge and learning opportunity. As an experienced Senior Systems Administrator, you would possess a deep and broad knowledge of Microsoft computer platforms, Virtualised Server Infrastructure and configuration and should be able to communicate well in both verbal and written form. You will be working as part of the IT Team and have technical responsibility for key parts of the IT infrastructure. Your role will require hands-on technical experience, the ability to assess the impact of complex regulatory requirements and ensure IT systems are conforming to those regulations. You will be a key member of the team in a demanding high-tech environment, supporting members of the organisation in both project and operational aspects of the business platforms, delivering highly available systems. You will be challenged to improve the infrastructure in order to facilitate continuous growth within the business. There is also an expectation to play an active role in the on-call team who will support the business out of hours. Location - Reading area Salary from £42,700 - £60,000 As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site Key Accountabilities: To support the Technical Service Manager(s) and Team Leader in maintaining the operational status, and maximising availability of assets to programme demanders. Resolution of significant issues. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities: Provide a resilient cost effective highly available infrastructure to the business on top of which hosted services can be deployed, managed and maintained. To manage the day-to-day sustainment of Infrastructure Systems, ensuring that planning, end-user impact, change management and problem management are properly addressed and monitored to ensure that deadlines, budgets and service levels are met and results delivered. Be responsible for diagnosing and following through to resolution any problems, escalating to team members or other teams and vendors when required. Build relationships with other teams within IT Operations to enable better support and communications. To maintain technical skills to allow us to benefit from new and emerging technologies in order to make supportive decisions Attend technical briefing / support groups. Understand and develop support system road maps. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs You Will Have: Extensive experience with Microsoft Server 2012/16/19 Installation and Administration as well as knowledge of Windows 7/8.1/10. In-depth experience of virtualisation technologies including VMware. A good working knowledge on a breadth of technologies including Active Directory, PowerShell and proficient knowledge of tools such as SCCM and MDT. Degree in IS/IT or ONC/HNC in an IS/IT related subject or relevant experience. Be able to create technical documentation for a technical audience. Working knowledge of ITIL framework. Technical investigation and problem-solving skills. - D Experience in troubleshooting technical problems involving software and operating systems. All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
BI Analyst Up to £45,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits B ristol, UK / Hybrid Join a prestigious and growth-focused professional services company, recognized for their commitment to personal development and training. This is your opportunity to become a key player in a dynamic BI team, known for its excellent culture and working environment. We're on the lookout for a Business Intelligence Analyst, a role that merges analytical skills with storytelling, to highlight strategic pathways and enhance business performance with actionable insights. The Role: Your position within the Insight & Analytics team places you at the core of strategic decision-making. Here, you'll leverage your expertise in data visualization and analysis to create compelling narratives and innovative solutions. You'll be directly reporting to the Senior Analytics Manager, contributing significantly while the team navigates various projects. This role is not just about crunching numbers; it's about piecing together data stories that drive insights and inform business strategies across their organization. Responsibilities Include: Creating and presenting Tableau dashboards that captivate and inform, guiding strategic decisions with visual storytelling. Engaging closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, driving business change through insightful analysis. Leading by example in the analytics community, promoting data literacy and supporting teams in visualizing their data narratives. Exploring diverse datasets to uncover actionable insights, playing a crucial role in end-to-end analysis projects. What You'll Need to Succeed: A solid foundation in business intelligence/data insight, with several years of commercial experience under your belt. Skilled with Tableau and a strong background in SQL, with a bonus for experience in Python. Excellent communication skills, with a talent for presenting data-driven stories to senior leadership. A proactive and confident approach, ready to challenge the norm with innovative tools and methodologies. What's in It for You: A competitive base salary of up to £45,000, plus bonuses, reflecting your expertise and contribution. An excellent benefits package, including amazing training opportunities, career growth, parental leave, discounts, charity matching, and more. A role within a Gold-Star Investors in People company, big on personal growth and situated in fantastic offices that reflect their outstanding company culture. Next Steps: Ready to take the next step in your career? Send your CV to Adam or give us a call to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
BI Analyst Up to £45,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits B ristol, UK / Hybrid Join a prestigious and growth-focused professional services company, recognized for their commitment to personal development and training. This is your opportunity to become a key player in a dynamic BI team, known for its excellent culture and working environment. We're on the lookout for a Business Intelligence Analyst, a role that merges analytical skills with storytelling, to highlight strategic pathways and enhance business performance with actionable insights. The Role: Your position within the Insight & Analytics team places you at the core of strategic decision-making. Here, you'll leverage your expertise in data visualization and analysis to create compelling narratives and innovative solutions. You'll be directly reporting to the Senior Analytics Manager, contributing significantly while the team navigates various projects. This role is not just about crunching numbers; it's about piecing together data stories that drive insights and inform business strategies across their organization. Responsibilities Include: Creating and presenting Tableau dashboards that captivate and inform, guiding strategic decisions with visual storytelling. Engaging closely with stakeholders to gather requirements, driving business change through insightful analysis. Leading by example in the analytics community, promoting data literacy and supporting teams in visualizing their data narratives. Exploring diverse datasets to uncover actionable insights, playing a crucial role in end-to-end analysis projects. What You'll Need to Succeed: A solid foundation in business intelligence/data insight, with several years of commercial experience under your belt. Skilled with Tableau and a strong background in SQL, with a bonus for experience in Python. Excellent communication skills, with a talent for presenting data-driven stories to senior leadership. A proactive and confident approach, ready to challenge the norm with innovative tools and methodologies. What's in It for You: A competitive base salary of up to £45,000, plus bonuses, reflecting your expertise and contribution. An excellent benefits package, including amazing training opportunities, career growth, parental leave, discounts, charity matching, and more. A role within a Gold-Star Investors in People company, big on personal growth and situated in fantastic offices that reflect their outstanding company culture. Next Steps: Ready to take the next step in your career? Send your CV to Adam or give us a call to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
The Corporate Domain Architect is responsible for leading and developing the future state architecture for the Corporate domain including the delivery of solution architecture designs for projects. The domain covers Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Security, Facilities as well as our Point of Sale capabilities. As the Domain Architect you will become the go-to person within IT when it comes to knowledge and understanding of the domain. Working with the Architecture and Innovation Lead, Business and IT Delivery teams the Corporate Domain Architect will be responsible for building and maintaining a clear view of the IT landscape within the domain, the drivers for change, and articulate the need for change being driven by either the business or technology obsolescence or debt. The Domain Architect will also lead the solution design for projects within the domain. This will include the delivery of solution options and high-level solution design, ensuring they are well documented, adhere to the core architectural principles and have been through appropriate governance. To be successful the Corporate Domain Architect will need to have a clear understanding of the domain, how current technology is used to deliver the associated capabilities within the company, and be able to drive good solution architecture that delivers the desired outcomes for the business, while also ensuring a longer term view of its effect on the overall IT Strategy and Landscape. Principal Accountabilities Deliver and maintain high level architecture documentation for the domain as part of maintaining the overall IT Architecture landscape - Current state architecture, future state architecture. Identify architectural debt and risks within the domain and work with the Architecture and Innovation Lead to drive these through to a future landscape and identify their related projects required to deliver the changes. Lead and deliver solution architecture for the Corporate domain for new projects and programmes. Delivery of the solution options and architectural solution designs that will drive delivery for the projects. Ensure that solutions are being delivered against the documented solution designs and that issues are resolved and design changes captured and documented and that the domain landscape artefacts reflect the changes. Maintain in-depth knowledge of IT best practices, technologies, and emerging technologies Have a clear understanding of industry best practices within the given domain. Develop and maintain architectural standards for the given domain. Work with the other Architecture and Innovation Lead, and other domain architects to ensure there is alignment between domains. Keep the Architecture Lead, PMO, and project managers informed of progress against their assigned work. Review of third-party products and developments; contribute to preparation of Requests for Proposal, evaluation and selection of tenders Adhere to the processes and standards within the Architecture team Work with the team to identify continuous improvement opportunities Maintain standards and processes to drive quality and consistency in Architecture deliverables. Adhere to and support ITPMO governance and processes. Keep abreast of architecture trends, development and best practice. Key Skills Ability to document and articulate complex architectures at a high level for a given domain. Ability to identify changes required within a given architecture to deliver business change, architectural simplification, or removal of technical debt. Ability to deliver complex solution design covering data, application, and integration and dependencies on infrastructure change. Developed analytical skills with the ability to solve complex and ambiguous problems. Well-developed team leadership skills. Well-developed written and verbal communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills. Ability to think logically to analyse and solve problems. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to prioritise and balance multiple tasks or projects. Ability to see beyond the parameters of a single project to identify patterns, risks, trends and strategic context more broadly within the organisation. Comfortable with ambiguity. Able to build a consensus and drive and agree technical direction. Experience with architectural frameworks, tools, service oriented architecture and building architectural artefacts. Role Requirements A strong understanding of technology and data used within a Finance function as well as a strong understanding of at least two of the following functional areas - HR, Procurement, Facilities, Security, and Point of Sale - ideally within a B2C business. Background in domain or solution architecture, with a clear understanding of the requirements of an IT Architecture team. Consistently adopts strong, logical thinking when solving problems. Demonstrates a broad outlook and ability to think medium to long-term. Identifies the core of the problem and establishes priorities. Thinks conceptually: recognises connections to larger frames of reference (the big picture) and translates between abstract ideas and practical use. Demonstrates clear leadership and the ability to influence and persuade at all levels. Is recognised as a thought leader in own area of specialism; influences customers / suppliers and industry at a senior level. Can coach and mentor both their team and across the wider organisation
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
The Corporate Domain Architect is responsible for leading and developing the future state architecture for the Corporate domain including the delivery of solution architecture designs for projects. The domain covers Finance, Human Resources, Procurement, Security, Facilities as well as our Point of Sale capabilities. As the Domain Architect you will become the go-to person within IT when it comes to knowledge and understanding of the domain. Working with the Architecture and Innovation Lead, Business and IT Delivery teams the Corporate Domain Architect will be responsible for building and maintaining a clear view of the IT landscape within the domain, the drivers for change, and articulate the need for change being driven by either the business or technology obsolescence or debt. The Domain Architect will also lead the solution design for projects within the domain. This will include the delivery of solution options and high-level solution design, ensuring they are well documented, adhere to the core architectural principles and have been through appropriate governance. To be successful the Corporate Domain Architect will need to have a clear understanding of the domain, how current technology is used to deliver the associated capabilities within the company, and be able to drive good solution architecture that delivers the desired outcomes for the business, while also ensuring a longer term view of its effect on the overall IT Strategy and Landscape. Principal Accountabilities Deliver and maintain high level architecture documentation for the domain as part of maintaining the overall IT Architecture landscape - Current state architecture, future state architecture. Identify architectural debt and risks within the domain and work with the Architecture and Innovation Lead to drive these through to a future landscape and identify their related projects required to deliver the changes. Lead and deliver solution architecture for the Corporate domain for new projects and programmes. Delivery of the solution options and architectural solution designs that will drive delivery for the projects. Ensure that solutions are being delivered against the documented solution designs and that issues are resolved and design changes captured and documented and that the domain landscape artefacts reflect the changes. Maintain in-depth knowledge of IT best practices, technologies, and emerging technologies Have a clear understanding of industry best practices within the given domain. Develop and maintain architectural standards for the given domain. Work with the other Architecture and Innovation Lead, and other domain architects to ensure there is alignment between domains. Keep the Architecture Lead, PMO, and project managers informed of progress against their assigned work. Review of third-party products and developments; contribute to preparation of Requests for Proposal, evaluation and selection of tenders Adhere to the processes and standards within the Architecture team Work with the team to identify continuous improvement opportunities Maintain standards and processes to drive quality and consistency in Architecture deliverables. Adhere to and support ITPMO governance and processes. Keep abreast of architecture trends, development and best practice. Key Skills Ability to document and articulate complex architectures at a high level for a given domain. Ability to identify changes required within a given architecture to deliver business change, architectural simplification, or removal of technical debt. Ability to deliver complex solution design covering data, application, and integration and dependencies on infrastructure change. Developed analytical skills with the ability to solve complex and ambiguous problems. Well-developed team leadership skills. Well-developed written and verbal communication, negotiation, and persuasion skills. Ability to think logically to analyse and solve problems. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to prioritise and balance multiple tasks or projects. Ability to see beyond the parameters of a single project to identify patterns, risks, trends and strategic context more broadly within the organisation. Comfortable with ambiguity. Able to build a consensus and drive and agree technical direction. Experience with architectural frameworks, tools, service oriented architecture and building architectural artefacts. Role Requirements A strong understanding of technology and data used within a Finance function as well as a strong understanding of at least two of the following functional areas - HR, Procurement, Facilities, Security, and Point of Sale - ideally within a B2C business. Background in domain or solution architecture, with a clear understanding of the requirements of an IT Architecture team. Consistently adopts strong, logical thinking when solving problems. Demonstrates a broad outlook and ability to think medium to long-term. Identifies the core of the problem and establishes priorities. Thinks conceptually: recognises connections to larger frames of reference (the big picture) and translates between abstract ideas and practical use. Demonstrates clear leadership and the ability to influence and persuade at all levels. Is recognised as a thought leader in own area of specialism; influences customers / suppliers and industry at a senior level. Can coach and mentor both their team and across the wider organisation
Devonshire Hayes Recruitment Specialists Ltd
City, London
Are you an experienced Product Manager? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you with a Financial Services firm based in London. This is a perm position and the salary for this is up to £72K. This is a hybrid role with an expectation for 40% attendance. For this role you will push and manage technology enable transformational change, innovation, discovery, and the core platform for colleagues/customers. Responsibilities Key figure in the delivery of a new software platform for our Advice Products Continuously monitoring and optimising the Advice claims journey, to improve customer satisfaction and other product performance metrics throughout the entire end to end claims life cycle. Build strong engagement with the stakeholder network ensuring they are aligned with the Advice product vision and roadmap and receive all relevant communications. Lead and influence a cross functional team to ensure the team delivers products that meet business requirements/needs and delivers the right outcomes for our customers. Ensure data-driven decision making, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunity's, based on interpreting qualitative and quantitative data. Working directly with the UX team to identify customer research opportunities to identify future roadmap items. Develop the end-to-end data processes to ensure the company is ready to manage an Advice failure efficiently and accurately. Product owner for the Advice scrum team. Breaking down and interpreting business problems and managing, prioritising, and grooming a backlog of user stories with detailed acceptance criteria. Managing dependencies and conducting UAT. Optimise your delivery team by tracking, reporting, and improving velocity, processes, best practices. Assist with deployments and production support issues. Required experience: 5 years of active Product Owner, Product Manager experience Demonstrable experience in software/platform transformation programs delivering robust, scalable solutions into the business The transformation must be large scale fundamental change in business process and/or operating models through major initiatives like automation, delivery of platforms or completely new greenfield products (Creating a website or mobile native apps is not applicable). Experience breaking down large ambiguous products into multiple epics over several phases and delivering against tight deadlines. Experience working with highly complex backend systems with multiple processes and sub-processes. Expertise at being the voice of the customer. Experienced at understanding and interpreting customer needs and pain points. Expertise at both dealing with senior stakeholders as a Product Manager as well as creating detailed user stories and delivering products as the Product Owner for a sprint team. Experience at contributing towards product strategy and vision. Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, always looking to make data driven decisions. Have a collaborative approach, working across technical & non-technical teams and managing stakeholders. Be passionate and effective at delivering a product roadmap and Agile ways of working (SCRUM in particular) Be resilient to complexity and ambiguity in a fast-changing environment. Have strong project management and prioritisation skills. Be able to document the complex processes that drive and underpin the customer journeys. The first 5 points listed above are absolutely non-negotiable, people without this experience will not be considered.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced Product Manager? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you with a Financial Services firm based in London. This is a perm position and the salary for this is up to £72K. This is a hybrid role with an expectation for 40% attendance. For this role you will push and manage technology enable transformational change, innovation, discovery, and the core platform for colleagues/customers. Responsibilities Key figure in the delivery of a new software platform for our Advice Products Continuously monitoring and optimising the Advice claims journey, to improve customer satisfaction and other product performance metrics throughout the entire end to end claims life cycle. Build strong engagement with the stakeholder network ensuring they are aligned with the Advice product vision and roadmap and receive all relevant communications. Lead and influence a cross functional team to ensure the team delivers products that meet business requirements/needs and delivers the right outcomes for our customers. Ensure data-driven decision making, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunity's, based on interpreting qualitative and quantitative data. Working directly with the UX team to identify customer research opportunities to identify future roadmap items. Develop the end-to-end data processes to ensure the company is ready to manage an Advice failure efficiently and accurately. Product owner for the Advice scrum team. Breaking down and interpreting business problems and managing, prioritising, and grooming a backlog of user stories with detailed acceptance criteria. Managing dependencies and conducting UAT. Optimise your delivery team by tracking, reporting, and improving velocity, processes, best practices. Assist with deployments and production support issues. Required experience: 5 years of active Product Owner, Product Manager experience Demonstrable experience in software/platform transformation programs delivering robust, scalable solutions into the business The transformation must be large scale fundamental change in business process and/or operating models through major initiatives like automation, delivery of platforms or completely new greenfield products (Creating a website or mobile native apps is not applicable). Experience breaking down large ambiguous products into multiple epics over several phases and delivering against tight deadlines. Experience working with highly complex backend systems with multiple processes and sub-processes. Expertise at being the voice of the customer. Experienced at understanding and interpreting customer needs and pain points. Expertise at both dealing with senior stakeholders as a Product Manager as well as creating detailed user stories and delivering products as the Product Owner for a sprint team. Experience at contributing towards product strategy and vision. Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, always looking to make data driven decisions. Have a collaborative approach, working across technical & non-technical teams and managing stakeholders. Be passionate and effective at delivering a product roadmap and Agile ways of working (SCRUM in particular) Be resilient to complexity and ambiguity in a fast-changing environment. Have strong project management and prioritisation skills. Be able to document the complex processes that drive and underpin the customer journeys. The first 5 points listed above are absolutely non-negotiable, people without this experience will not be considered.
Lead Engineer (Top BioTech) Python/Java/AWS! Do you want to work on a TOTAL Greenfield Project? This is pure Greenfield as the old system is going to be stopped ASAP. So, this is an outstanding role for someone to make a mark on! You will be given full autonomy to design, build and scale this platform up! Are you looking for a challenging role and want to make a real difference in peoples lives? Are you passionate about changing the world and want to help cure diseases? Do you to work for a listed Biotech which is growing but not to big yet? And could be the next big thing? Do you want to be at the forefront of AI? Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? This is an outstanding opening to join a very small but growing team. You will be the MAIN GO TO Lead Engineer in London. They do have a growing team to support you but if you want a real challenge and want to drive innovation then this is the place to join! Is so APPLY NOW A high-performing listed Biotech seeking a Lead Engineer to to join its London office to develop, enhance and support technology applications and processes required for Drug Discovery. The successful Lead Engineer will be will be self-motivated and possess superior customer service and communication skills. The Lead Engineer will need to have an outstanding ability to solve complex technical issues. Hiring Managers Vision. Currently we are in a Greenfield Platform build stage and we are open to change our Tech Stack. We are on Java services in Kubernetes, data integration pipelines, cloud native large language model applications, GUI applications. We work through the entire product life cycle, from end user requirements gathering, solution design, architecture, build, test, deploy, and support. You will be in involved in all aspects of software engineering from day one, and pushed to learn and progress as far as you are able. We will be moving to Python but I am open for someone from a different Tech Stack but ideally if they have Python then that would be a great start. This is a Total Greenfield environment so nothing is off the cards here. We are cloud Native so experience with AWS or Azure is key. You'll be a joining a small agile team with a wide range of skills, working very closely with the Data and AI teams to build and maintain our computational drug discovery platform. The software engineering team has a very varied portfolio; Responsibilities Working with teams across the company to design, build, and deploy new software products to aid in drug discovery Monitoring and maintaining deployed software Being a leader in the engineering team on architecting applications in AWS Proactively supporting team members and wider company in achieving the company's goals Looking out for improvements to our ways of working Skills Generalist with a background in full-stack, end-to-end cloud application design and development Senior or leadership position in a small team (at least) Experience of designing, planning, delivering to project deadlines/sprint goals Strong experience with infrastructure as code on AWS using a wide range of AWS services; ECS and networking especially, but including S3, SQS, RDS, CloudWatch Python application or Java expert, but keen polyglot - very confident in at least one other mainstream language Comfortable with SQL and noSQL databases - both populating and querying Experience working with non-technical users - gathering and refining complex requirements About you Honest, open, and authentic Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills A believer in processes with a keen eye for spotting inefficiencies Pragmatic - interested in solving problems, not technology Enjoys the responsibility that comes with experience Team focused - you enjoy working to shared goals and helping others Curious, with a desire and aptitude to learn new skills and contribute outside your direct role This role offers a competitive base salary. This is a Hybrid Based role in Central London. More flexibility is on offer if needed. Don't miss out on this opportunity to work with one of the best in the industry!If you're interested in this opportunity, submit your CV as soon as possible. Interviews will be arranged ASAP! Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Lead Engineer (Top BioTech) Python/Java/AWS! Do you want to work on a TOTAL Greenfield Project? This is pure Greenfield as the old system is going to be stopped ASAP. So, this is an outstanding role for someone to make a mark on! You will be given full autonomy to design, build and scale this platform up! Are you looking for a challenging role and want to make a real difference in peoples lives? Are you passionate about changing the world and want to help cure diseases? Do you to work for a listed Biotech which is growing but not to big yet? And could be the next big thing? Do you want to be at the forefront of AI? Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count? This is an outstanding opening to join a very small but growing team. You will be the MAIN GO TO Lead Engineer in London. They do have a growing team to support you but if you want a real challenge and want to drive innovation then this is the place to join! Is so APPLY NOW A high-performing listed Biotech seeking a Lead Engineer to to join its London office to develop, enhance and support technology applications and processes required for Drug Discovery. The successful Lead Engineer will be will be self-motivated and possess superior customer service and communication skills. The Lead Engineer will need to have an outstanding ability to solve complex technical issues. Hiring Managers Vision. Currently we are in a Greenfield Platform build stage and we are open to change our Tech Stack. We are on Java services in Kubernetes, data integration pipelines, cloud native large language model applications, GUI applications. We work through the entire product life cycle, from end user requirements gathering, solution design, architecture, build, test, deploy, and support. You will be in involved in all aspects of software engineering from day one, and pushed to learn and progress as far as you are able. We will be moving to Python but I am open for someone from a different Tech Stack but ideally if they have Python then that would be a great start. This is a Total Greenfield environment so nothing is off the cards here. We are cloud Native so experience with AWS or Azure is key. You'll be a joining a small agile team with a wide range of skills, working very closely with the Data and AI teams to build and maintain our computational drug discovery platform. The software engineering team has a very varied portfolio; Responsibilities Working with teams across the company to design, build, and deploy new software products to aid in drug discovery Monitoring and maintaining deployed software Being a leader in the engineering team on architecting applications in AWS Proactively supporting team members and wider company in achieving the company's goals Looking out for improvements to our ways of working Skills Generalist with a background in full-stack, end-to-end cloud application design and development Senior or leadership position in a small team (at least) Experience of designing, planning, delivering to project deadlines/sprint goals Strong experience with infrastructure as code on AWS using a wide range of AWS services; ECS and networking especially, but including S3, SQS, RDS, CloudWatch Python application or Java expert, but keen polyglot - very confident in at least one other mainstream language Comfortable with SQL and noSQL databases - both populating and querying Experience working with non-technical users - gathering and refining complex requirements About you Honest, open, and authentic Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills A believer in processes with a keen eye for spotting inefficiencies Pragmatic - interested in solving problems, not technology Enjoys the responsibility that comes with experience Team focused - you enjoy working to shared goals and helping others Curious, with a desire and aptitude to learn new skills and contribute outside your direct role This role offers a competitive base salary. This is a Hybrid Based role in Central London. More flexibility is on offer if needed. Don't miss out on this opportunity to work with one of the best in the industry!If you're interested in this opportunity, submit your CV as soon as possible. Interviews will be arranged ASAP! Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself
IT Infrastructure Manager - 9m FTC Our client is a successful Supply Chain Management Solutions provider with an impressive client base of big name retailers. They are currently hiring for an Infrastructure Manager on a 9 month fixed term contract. The role would be based 3 days a week in their West London offices and 2 days from home. The role is a multifaceted one but here are some key responsibilities: Management and maintenance of company's IT infrastructure, ensuring optimum running of SaaS solutions which is used globally Deliver IT projects and best practices internally and externally Respond to Infrastructure incidents with urgency and efficiency Firewall upgrade preparation Web app and database access permissions Azure cloud migration project work Intune rollout New fibre line installation Maintain records of VLANs, IPs, IT assets If you are a Senior Infrastructure Engineer or Manager with excellent Microsoft Cloud and Windows Servers experience and would like to apply for this role, I'd love to hear from you. Unfortunately due to volume, only suitable applicants for this role will be contacted.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
IT Infrastructure Manager - 9m FTC Our client is a successful Supply Chain Management Solutions provider with an impressive client base of big name retailers. They are currently hiring for an Infrastructure Manager on a 9 month fixed term contract. The role would be based 3 days a week in their West London offices and 2 days from home. The role is a multifaceted one but here are some key responsibilities: Management and maintenance of company's IT infrastructure, ensuring optimum running of SaaS solutions which is used globally Deliver IT projects and best practices internally and externally Respond to Infrastructure incidents with urgency and efficiency Firewall upgrade preparation Web app and database access permissions Azure cloud migration project work Intune rollout New fibre line installation Maintain records of VLANs, IPs, IT assets If you are a Senior Infrastructure Engineer or Manager with excellent Microsoft Cloud and Windows Servers experience and would like to apply for this role, I'd love to hear from you. Unfortunately due to volume, only suitable applicants for this role will be contacted.
Princes Liverpool is looking for a Network/Communications Architect to join their IT department. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work at a senior level for one of the UK's leading FMCG businesses. We offer Hybrid working which includes three days a week from home and two days a week in our impressive offices situated in the Royal Liver Building with a car parking pass. This is a fantastic opportunity as a business we are small enough to make changes quickly but large enough to do things on a bigger scale for the business. This position has the agility to make things happen and the support to make key strategic decisions. Job Purpose To assume key responsibility for the evaluation, recommendation, implementation and management of the network and communications mechanisms necessary to ensure efficient communications both within the Princes Group and also with business partners, Achieved with guidance from and providing feedback to the Head of IT Service Delivery. To assist in the setting of key forward IT strategies, in conjunction with the Head of IT Service Delivery and other members of the Senior Management team. To manage incidents escalated from the Business Systems Support team by analysing problems and formulating practical resolutions to ensure IT service security and availability. To ensure that each relevant element of the IT communications infrastructure is managed to a standard that complies with Princes' strict IT General Controls. To ensure knowledge is distributed between colleagues in the support teams. Please note this role will involve travel to our UK sites a few times a month, and has the potential for future global travel to our overseas parts of the business. As a senior member within the team if emergencies / key projects come in there may be a need for you to flex your hours to support the business needs. Why Princes? £5,977 Cash Car Allowance 14.5% Pension consisting of a 9.5% Employer contribution (Opt-In) 12.5% Corporate Incentive Scheme/Bonus (75% Princes Company performance, 25% individual performance based). Free Car Parking Pass 26 days Annual Leave including a day for your Birthday + Bank Holidays Flexible holidays - the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday each year. Hybrid Working & Core Hours - Monday is an anchor day in the office Private Medical Insurance (Single, Partner, Family Cover) Critical Illness Scheme Life Insurance Enhanced Family Friendly Policy (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave) Discounted Staff Shop Dimensions The Communications Architect is responsible for the delivery of the network infrastructure, used by every employee and IT service within the organisation on a daily basis. The multitude of interconnected networks is the 'glue' that binds the entire organisation and a stable communications platform is critical to the success of the business. The role has the following scope: 2500 users globally Royal Liver Building head office 10 UK sites, 7 manufacturing sites, 2 warehouses and 1 datacentre 3 European sites, 2 manufacturing sites and 1 office 2 Mauritius manufacturing sites 200+ servers Internal contacts can include members of the organisation at all levels, from junior staff to Chief Executives. Regular contacts will be with Senior Managers and both Departmental and Group Directors. External contacts will include representatives from our key technology partners who provide equipment, service and support. These contacts will be for the negotiation of contracts and services, as well as resolution of day-to-day issues and also the definition of future strategy Principal Responsibilities Primary responsibility for the development and management of efficient communications mechanisms, both internal and external to the business. Primary responsibility for evaluating, transitioning and managing the relationship with Princes' communications partners. Primary responsibility for managing communications contracts and billing. Responsibility for network security concepts, in agreement with the Security Architect and Head of IT Service Delivery. Efficient management of communications projects to ensure on-schedule and within-budget delivery. Provision of regular capacity and usage reports for the Head of IT Service Delivery to ensure a well-managed and available communications platform and to drive future investment, where necessary. Retain up-to-date knowledge of emerging communications technologies and recommend adoption strategies. Provide technical expertise within business continuity and disaster recovery. Provision of Incident Reports in the event of service outages, to include root cause analysis and preventative measures to ensure incident recurrence is minimised. Target audience can be all management grades, up to Chief Executive level. Efficient management of changes, following Princes' change management policy to ensure changes are delivered on-schedule. Support and administration of the network and communications environment to ensure application access to staff at all times. Ensure all related documentation is kept up to date to enable support of systems by other members of the team and department Assist in the troubleshooting of all areas of the IT Core Infrastructure, specifically with internal firewalls which underpin our network segmentation. Experience Required Aruba Local-Area Network technologies, both in office and production site environments (desirable not essential) Network Access Control system development & management expertise SD-WAN network technologies expertise Aruba Wireless LAN technologies expertise (desirable) Telephony technologies expertise Mobile device management technologies and management Deep knowledge of supplier management Secure networking principles Secure Remote Access and Internet technologies Microsoft Windows Server networking concepts Networking principles (e.g. DNS, DHCP) Fortinet Firewall management competence VMware ESX networking competence
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Princes Liverpool is looking for a Network/Communications Architect to join their IT department. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work at a senior level for one of the UK's leading FMCG businesses. We offer Hybrid working which includes three days a week from home and two days a week in our impressive offices situated in the Royal Liver Building with a car parking pass. This is a fantastic opportunity as a business we are small enough to make changes quickly but large enough to do things on a bigger scale for the business. This position has the agility to make things happen and the support to make key strategic decisions. Job Purpose To assume key responsibility for the evaluation, recommendation, implementation and management of the network and communications mechanisms necessary to ensure efficient communications both within the Princes Group and also with business partners, Achieved with guidance from and providing feedback to the Head of IT Service Delivery. To assist in the setting of key forward IT strategies, in conjunction with the Head of IT Service Delivery and other members of the Senior Management team. To manage incidents escalated from the Business Systems Support team by analysing problems and formulating practical resolutions to ensure IT service security and availability. To ensure that each relevant element of the IT communications infrastructure is managed to a standard that complies with Princes' strict IT General Controls. To ensure knowledge is distributed between colleagues in the support teams. Please note this role will involve travel to our UK sites a few times a month, and has the potential for future global travel to our overseas parts of the business. As a senior member within the team if emergencies / key projects come in there may be a need for you to flex your hours to support the business needs. Why Princes? £5,977 Cash Car Allowance 14.5% Pension consisting of a 9.5% Employer contribution (Opt-In) 12.5% Corporate Incentive Scheme/Bonus (75% Princes Company performance, 25% individual performance based). Free Car Parking Pass 26 days Annual Leave including a day for your Birthday + Bank Holidays Flexible holidays - the option to buy/sell up to 5 days holiday each year. Hybrid Working & Core Hours - Monday is an anchor day in the office Private Medical Insurance (Single, Partner, Family Cover) Critical Illness Scheme Life Insurance Enhanced Family Friendly Policy (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave) Discounted Staff Shop Dimensions The Communications Architect is responsible for the delivery of the network infrastructure, used by every employee and IT service within the organisation on a daily basis. The multitude of interconnected networks is the 'glue' that binds the entire organisation and a stable communications platform is critical to the success of the business. The role has the following scope: 2500 users globally Royal Liver Building head office 10 UK sites, 7 manufacturing sites, 2 warehouses and 1 datacentre 3 European sites, 2 manufacturing sites and 1 office 2 Mauritius manufacturing sites 200+ servers Internal contacts can include members of the organisation at all levels, from junior staff to Chief Executives. Regular contacts will be with Senior Managers and both Departmental and Group Directors. External contacts will include representatives from our key technology partners who provide equipment, service and support. These contacts will be for the negotiation of contracts and services, as well as resolution of day-to-day issues and also the definition of future strategy Principal Responsibilities Primary responsibility for the development and management of efficient communications mechanisms, both internal and external to the business. Primary responsibility for evaluating, transitioning and managing the relationship with Princes' communications partners. Primary responsibility for managing communications contracts and billing. Responsibility for network security concepts, in agreement with the Security Architect and Head of IT Service Delivery. Efficient management of communications projects to ensure on-schedule and within-budget delivery. Provision of regular capacity and usage reports for the Head of IT Service Delivery to ensure a well-managed and available communications platform and to drive future investment, where necessary. Retain up-to-date knowledge of emerging communications technologies and recommend adoption strategies. Provide technical expertise within business continuity and disaster recovery. Provision of Incident Reports in the event of service outages, to include root cause analysis and preventative measures to ensure incident recurrence is minimised. Target audience can be all management grades, up to Chief Executive level. Efficient management of changes, following Princes' change management policy to ensure changes are delivered on-schedule. Support and administration of the network and communications environment to ensure application access to staff at all times. Ensure all related documentation is kept up to date to enable support of systems by other members of the team and department Assist in the troubleshooting of all areas of the IT Core Infrastructure, specifically with internal firewalls which underpin our network segmentation. Experience Required Aruba Local-Area Network technologies, both in office and production site environments (desirable not essential) Network Access Control system development & management expertise SD-WAN network technologies expertise Aruba Wireless LAN technologies expertise (desirable) Telephony technologies expertise Mobile device management technologies and management Deep knowledge of supplier management Secure networking principles Secure Remote Access and Internet technologies Microsoft Windows Server networking concepts Networking principles (e.g. DNS, DHCP) Fortinet Firewall management competence VMware ESX networking competence