Test Analyst Web Applications
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £32,876 - £36,229 (Grade 5)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number: 203436
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced User Acceptance Tester to join our growing Digital Services Team.
Over a million people access information and services on the Natural Resources Wales website every year. These include helping businesses comply with environmental regulations to protect the Welsh environment and helping house holders understand their flood risk and prepare for flooding. It’s also an important platform for other public bodies and used by policy makers to access the evidence they need to help make decisions. And much more in-between!
Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with developers, testers and users of the NRW website and Content Management System. You will review and test applications to make sure developments work as expected and meet standards, such as accessibility.
You can find out more about our vision for user-centred services for the people of Wales in our Digital Strategy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand technical & business requirements to identify test data requirements and produce test conditions, scenarios and scripts in preparation and execution of a full range of testing including; functional, Integration and Regression activities across multiple teams.
Ability to create and maintain test documentation: e.g. test plans, TTRM, Test Exit reports, Test estimate schedules, and contribute to overall project test plans. Operate the agreed defect life cycle, ensuring defects are assigned to the relevant party, accepted for re-test, re-tested and approved.
Sound understanding of structured test models (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, V- Model), and the ability to work within them appropriately, technical architectures. (Microsoft Cloud technology).
Understanding of the use of test metrics to provide accurate reporting including test progress, scripting, defect tracking, and completion reporting using testing tools and will require applicants to be fully conversant with tools for test requirements.
Excellent technical skills and knowledge including:
Working for/within an organisation which is “data rich”, collecting and generating its own data for use in regulating others, managing its assets or informing others.
Building/working with corporate applications using cloud hosting services such as Azure and of working in environments using MS Sharepoint including Office 365.
Excellent communication and team working skills with the ability to work collaboratively and at pace responding to changes in environment, timescales and priorities, including the ability to work with senior management and internal and external customers and suppliers presenting complex/technical information in a format appropriate for the seniority and technical understanding of the audience. It is imperative to maintain assertive communication in the face of resource availability challenges from business users.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Test Analyst Web Applications
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £32,876 - £36,229 (Grade 5)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number: 203436
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced User Acceptance Tester to join our growing Digital Services Team.
Over a million people access information and services on the Natural Resources Wales website every year. These include helping businesses comply with environmental regulations to protect the Welsh environment and helping house holders understand their flood risk and prepare for flooding. It’s also an important platform for other public bodies and used by policy makers to access the evidence they need to help make decisions. And much more in-between!
Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with developers, testers and users of the NRW website and Content Management System. You will review and test applications to make sure developments work as expected and meet standards, such as accessibility.
You can find out more about our vision for user-centred services for the people of Wales in our Digital Strategy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand technical & business requirements to identify test data requirements and produce test conditions, scenarios and scripts in preparation and execution of a full range of testing including; functional, Integration and Regression activities across multiple teams.
Ability to create and maintain test documentation: e.g. test plans, TTRM, Test Exit reports, Test estimate schedules, and contribute to overall project test plans. Operate the agreed defect life cycle, ensuring defects are assigned to the relevant party, accepted for re-test, re-tested and approved.
Sound understanding of structured test models (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, V- Model), and the ability to work within them appropriately, technical architectures. (Microsoft Cloud technology).
Understanding of the use of test metrics to provide accurate reporting including test progress, scripting, defect tracking, and completion reporting using testing tools and will require applicants to be fully conversant with tools for test requirements.
Excellent technical skills and knowledge including:
Working for/within an organisation which is “data rich”, collecting and generating its own data for use in regulating others, managing its assets or informing others.
Building/working with corporate applications using cloud hosting services such as Azure and of working in environments using MS Sharepoint including Office 365.
Excellent communication and team working skills with the ability to work collaboratively and at pace responding to changes in environment, timescales and priorities, including the ability to work with senior management and internal and external customers and suppliers presenting complex/technical information in a format appropriate for the seniority and technical understanding of the audience. It is imperative to maintain assertive communication in the face of resource availability challenges from business users.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Crisis24, a GardaWorld company, is widely regarded as the leading integrated risk management, crisis response, consulting, and global protective solutions firm, serving the world's most influential people, disruptive brands, and prominent organizations. Championed by our advanced Global Operation Centers and our skilled team of intelligence analysts, we offer highly specialized services, security and consulting, with the technology and AI to power it all across the globe. At Crisis24, we go beyond mere employment; we pave the way to a realm where your skills become instrumental in shaping global security, guiding clients through a multifaceted and challenging landscape. Your journey with us will be deeply fulfilling, driven by a powerful sense of purpose and accomplishment. Within our thriving environment, you'll discover abundant chances for both personal and career advancement. Seize this moment to push your limits, broaden your expertise, and elevate your professional journey to unprecedented levels. Join the Crisis24 team today and be a part of something extraordinary where growth and impact converge. Crisis24's Crisis & Security Consulting (CSC) division, specifically the All-Hazards Response team, is on the lookout for a Senior Consultant. This role is ideally suited for candidates based in the UK or in mainland Europe. As a part of our dynamic and agile Response Group, the successful applicant will have the chance to enhance their skill set and knowledge, enabling them to contribute across various teams within the organization. Candidates should possess comprehensive experience in crisis management at both tactical and strategic levels and have a wide-ranging understanding of different industries. The position involves readiness to deploy globally at short notice, often in challenging situations, requiring confidence and the ability to provide immediate support and guidance to high-level / C-Suite stakeholders. What You Will Work On Summary You will deliver All Hazards Response services, providing expert advice and guidance to clients facing crises, from threats and violence to political and cyber-related issues. This role entails global deployment, often without prior notice, creating documentation in line with CSC's methodologies, conducting sensitive investigations, and potentially training as a subject matter expert for example as a crisis communications consultant. You will also support the development of junior team members and collaborate with the global consulting team on service delivery, maintaining accurate records across platforms such as Salesforce. Specifics Provide advice and guidance to clients in response to case activations on the following peril types: Active Assailant / Workplace Violence; Political Violence & Terrorism; Cyber Extortion; and Any other crisis-level event in which All-Hazard Response are engaged. Deployment globally in support of any new case activation, often with no notice. Produce all relevant documentation in support of assigned response cases, in line with CSC's doctrine and methodology. Coordinate and conduct sensitive investigational support to clients. Train as a Crisis Communications consultant. Support the development of more junior team members and work in cooperation with the wider global consulting team on all other aspects of consulting services delivery. Keep Salesforce and any other platforms used by Crisis24 up to date and accurate in relation to relevant accounts and proposals. Obtain the skill set and knowledge to actively respond as a Special Risks Response Consultant when required. Support to Insurance Partners Deliver onboarding briefings to new policy holders. Provide capability briefings in support of marketing the wider insurance policies. Assist in the delivery of update reports to insurance underwriters during ongoing cases. Generation of new response retainers, providing services to insurance partners or private clients. Direct engagement contracts for new response cases when insurance options are not present. Assist wider CSC team members in any business development briefings and activity when required. Support the implementation of a business development plan for the region. Scope, price, manage and/or oversee the development of client proposals and responses to RFPs. Represent CSC, Crisis24 and GardaWorld in client pitches/senior-level presentations/in-person meetings. Duty officer Following training, there may be a requirement to join the Duty Officer roster for All-Hazards Response activations. Account management Client liaison and account/client relationship management of new and existing consulting clients. Other Support the wider Crisis24 and GardaWorld business as required. Who You Will Work With Under the guidance of the Associate Director for All Hazards Response, you will collaborate on a variety of response cases and projects. These initiatives are diverse in terms of geography, industry, and complexity, necessitating effective management of pressures. You will be an integral part of both the Response Group and the wider CSC team, frequently assisting other teams within Crisis24 and GardaWorld. Owing to the sensitive nature of the case activity, All Hazards personnel are often visible to the highest levels of leadership within Crisis24 and GardaWorld. What You Will Bring Summary Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in Crisis Management, preferably within a corporate or consulting environment, and a solid background in Security Risk and Crisis Management. You should be knowledgeable about crisis response processes, the specialist insurance market, and have a track record of developing new business opportunities. The role demands extensive global travel, often to high-risk areas, and requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Candidates must be adaptable, motivated to work irregular hours, and committed to continuous professional development. Specifics 10+ years of experience in Crisis Management, preferably in a corporate and/or consulting setting. Strong working knowledge of Security Risk and Crisis Management. In-depth knowledge and experience of crisis response processes. An understanding of specialist insurance markets. Demonstrable commercial experience developing new business opportunities. Extensive travel experience globally, including in high-threat/hostile environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; a creative thinker who can apply initiative and create solutions to solve clients' problems. Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously with strong attention to detail. Personable and able to communicate effectively at all levels with team members and clients, with the gravitas to influence at a very senior level, including verbal communications and presentations skills. Able to relate well to others with confidence and empathy, build trust and be calm and resourceful during difficult and emotive situations. The flexibility and motivation to work irregular hours and maintain quality delivery. Invested in development; maintains a high level of industry knowledge and awareness of geopolitical and security/crisis management issues and trends. The annual leave year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Your paid annual leave entitlement will be 25 days per annum (pro rata for part time hours). Group Life Insurance effective upon commencement of employment. Death in Service pays out at 4x base salary. Employee Assistance Program effective upon commencement of employment. Full details will be provided after joining the company. A Discretionary Bonus Scheme, effective in the year following your employment, and based on company performance in the previous fiscal year. Group Pension Scheme, to which you will be automatically enrolled from the beginning of the third month following start date: We will match your contributions up to 5%. The minimum contribution you can make to the scheme is 4%. You will be entitled to opt out should you wish. Information Security Protect the data and systems of Crisis24 and its stakeholders by adhering to policies, reporting incidents and potential problems, completing regular training, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Crisis24, A GardaWorld Company is dedicated to equal opportunity in employment. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable laws.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Crisis24, a GardaWorld company, is widely regarded as the leading integrated risk management, crisis response, consulting, and global protective solutions firm, serving the world's most influential people, disruptive brands, and prominent organizations. Championed by our advanced Global Operation Centers and our skilled team of intelligence analysts, we offer highly specialized services, security and consulting, with the technology and AI to power it all across the globe. At Crisis24, we go beyond mere employment; we pave the way to a realm where your skills become instrumental in shaping global security, guiding clients through a multifaceted and challenging landscape. Your journey with us will be deeply fulfilling, driven by a powerful sense of purpose and accomplishment. Within our thriving environment, you'll discover abundant chances for both personal and career advancement. Seize this moment to push your limits, broaden your expertise, and elevate your professional journey to unprecedented levels. Join the Crisis24 team today and be a part of something extraordinary where growth and impact converge. Crisis24's Crisis & Security Consulting (CSC) division, specifically the All-Hazards Response team, is on the lookout for a Senior Consultant. This role is ideally suited for candidates based in the UK or in mainland Europe. As a part of our dynamic and agile Response Group, the successful applicant will have the chance to enhance their skill set and knowledge, enabling them to contribute across various teams within the organization. Candidates should possess comprehensive experience in crisis management at both tactical and strategic levels and have a wide-ranging understanding of different industries. The position involves readiness to deploy globally at short notice, often in challenging situations, requiring confidence and the ability to provide immediate support and guidance to high-level / C-Suite stakeholders. What You Will Work On Summary You will deliver All Hazards Response services, providing expert advice and guidance to clients facing crises, from threats and violence to political and cyber-related issues. This role entails global deployment, often without prior notice, creating documentation in line with CSC's methodologies, conducting sensitive investigations, and potentially training as a subject matter expert for example as a crisis communications consultant. You will also support the development of junior team members and collaborate with the global consulting team on service delivery, maintaining accurate records across platforms such as Salesforce. Specifics Provide advice and guidance to clients in response to case activations on the following peril types: Active Assailant / Workplace Violence; Political Violence & Terrorism; Cyber Extortion; and Any other crisis-level event in which All-Hazard Response are engaged. Deployment globally in support of any new case activation, often with no notice. Produce all relevant documentation in support of assigned response cases, in line with CSC's doctrine and methodology. Coordinate and conduct sensitive investigational support to clients. Train as a Crisis Communications consultant. Support the development of more junior team members and work in cooperation with the wider global consulting team on all other aspects of consulting services delivery. Keep Salesforce and any other platforms used by Crisis24 up to date and accurate in relation to relevant accounts and proposals. Obtain the skill set and knowledge to actively respond as a Special Risks Response Consultant when required. Support to Insurance Partners Deliver onboarding briefings to new policy holders. Provide capability briefings in support of marketing the wider insurance policies. Assist in the delivery of update reports to insurance underwriters during ongoing cases. Generation of new response retainers, providing services to insurance partners or private clients. Direct engagement contracts for new response cases when insurance options are not present. Assist wider CSC team members in any business development briefings and activity when required. Support the implementation of a business development plan for the region. Scope, price, manage and/or oversee the development of client proposals and responses to RFPs. Represent CSC, Crisis24 and GardaWorld in client pitches/senior-level presentations/in-person meetings. Duty officer Following training, there may be a requirement to join the Duty Officer roster for All-Hazards Response activations. Account management Client liaison and account/client relationship management of new and existing consulting clients. Other Support the wider Crisis24 and GardaWorld business as required. Who You Will Work With Under the guidance of the Associate Director for All Hazards Response, you will collaborate on a variety of response cases and projects. These initiatives are diverse in terms of geography, industry, and complexity, necessitating effective management of pressures. You will be an integral part of both the Response Group and the wider CSC team, frequently assisting other teams within Crisis24 and GardaWorld. Owing to the sensitive nature of the case activity, All Hazards personnel are often visible to the highest levels of leadership within Crisis24 and GardaWorld. What You Will Bring Summary Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in Crisis Management, preferably within a corporate or consulting environment, and a solid background in Security Risk and Crisis Management. You should be knowledgeable about crisis response processes, the specialist insurance market, and have a track record of developing new business opportunities. The role demands extensive global travel, often to high-risk areas, and requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Candidates must be adaptable, motivated to work irregular hours, and committed to continuous professional development. Specifics 10+ years of experience in Crisis Management, preferably in a corporate and/or consulting setting. Strong working knowledge of Security Risk and Crisis Management. In-depth knowledge and experience of crisis response processes. An understanding of specialist insurance markets. Demonstrable commercial experience developing new business opportunities. Extensive travel experience globally, including in high-threat/hostile environments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; a creative thinker who can apply initiative and create solutions to solve clients' problems. Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously with strong attention to detail. Personable and able to communicate effectively at all levels with team members and clients, with the gravitas to influence at a very senior level, including verbal communications and presentations skills. Able to relate well to others with confidence and empathy, build trust and be calm and resourceful during difficult and emotive situations. The flexibility and motivation to work irregular hours and maintain quality delivery. Invested in development; maintains a high level of industry knowledge and awareness of geopolitical and security/crisis management issues and trends. The annual leave year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Your paid annual leave entitlement will be 25 days per annum (pro rata for part time hours). Group Life Insurance effective upon commencement of employment. Death in Service pays out at 4x base salary. Employee Assistance Program effective upon commencement of employment. Full details will be provided after joining the company. A Discretionary Bonus Scheme, effective in the year following your employment, and based on company performance in the previous fiscal year. Group Pension Scheme, to which you will be automatically enrolled from the beginning of the third month following start date: We will match your contributions up to 5%. The minimum contribution you can make to the scheme is 4%. You will be entitled to opt out should you wish. Information Security Protect the data and systems of Crisis24 and its stakeholders by adhering to policies, reporting incidents and potential problems, completing regular training, and identifying opportunities for improvement. Crisis24, A GardaWorld Company is dedicated to equal opportunity in employment. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable laws.
Commercial Finance Analyst (Site Running & ESN) Permanent Reading/ Hybrid working MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. The Role: Working as part of the Commercial Finance Team, this role is solely responsible for all aspects of financial management for Site Running ( 400m per annum in value) and includes management accounting, reporting, business partnering, decision support, budgeting, and forecasting. This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Reading office 2 days per week. What you will do: Be responsible for the delivery of monthly management accounts to shareholders through close collaboration with outsourcing partners and internal stakeholders. Provide business partnering relationships to the Legal and Property teams. Ensure appropriate governance, approval, and financial management of all finance processes within Site Running. Drive reporting transformations within the team, exploring the use of PowerBI or other similar tools. Produce and lead on 5-year plans and reforecasts for Site Running. Use Financial Modelling to build outlooks and support commercial deals. Be responsible for the management of the Property Escrow P2P process. Take accountability and ownership of Site Running P&L and Balance sheets ensuring accounting practises are adhered to. Take responsibility and ownership of the funding mechanism between MBNL and shareholders/MBNL and external partners to ensure appropriate levels are justified and maintained on monthly basis to support day to day operations. What we are looking for: Qualified accountant - ACCA, CIMA or similar. Strong excel and I.T. ability. Experience in managing senior stakeholders. Strong controlling background Excellent can-do attitude Entrepreneurial skills Strong academic background. Nice to have : Project Management experience Commercial experience in producing business and evaluation of business cases. Experience of supporting the business in managing large budget Knowledge of procurement systems/processes, SAP MBNL - building strength through inclusion. At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. People are at the heart of everything we do and collectively we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish. By fostering an inclusive environment, we are championing each other's uniqueness. Inclusion & Diversity within MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers. We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part-time, remote working). We want to support you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. MBNL are proud recipients of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, and Disability Confident accredited. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Commercial Finance Analyst (Site Running & ESN) Permanent Reading/ Hybrid working MBNL is jointly owned by EE and Three, two of the UK's leading and most innovative mobile operators. Established in 2007 as the industry's first network-sharing joint venture, MBNL's mission is to provide best-in-class mobile infrastructure services to EE and Three for serving their tens of millions of customers in the UK. Working at MBNL means being part of a team where you feel connected, valued, and supported. The Role: Working as part of the Commercial Finance Team, this role is solely responsible for all aspects of financial management for Site Running ( 400m per annum in value) and includes management accounting, reporting, business partnering, decision support, budgeting, and forecasting. This is a hybrid role and will be based in our Reading office 2 days per week. What you will do: Be responsible for the delivery of monthly management accounts to shareholders through close collaboration with outsourcing partners and internal stakeholders. Provide business partnering relationships to the Legal and Property teams. Ensure appropriate governance, approval, and financial management of all finance processes within Site Running. Drive reporting transformations within the team, exploring the use of PowerBI or other similar tools. Produce and lead on 5-year plans and reforecasts for Site Running. Use Financial Modelling to build outlooks and support commercial deals. Be responsible for the management of the Property Escrow P2P process. Take accountability and ownership of Site Running P&L and Balance sheets ensuring accounting practises are adhered to. Take responsibility and ownership of the funding mechanism between MBNL and shareholders/MBNL and external partners to ensure appropriate levels are justified and maintained on monthly basis to support day to day operations. What we are looking for: Qualified accountant - ACCA, CIMA or similar. Strong excel and I.T. ability. Experience in managing senior stakeholders. Strong controlling background Excellent can-do attitude Entrepreneurial skills Strong academic background. Nice to have : Project Management experience Commercial experience in producing business and evaluation of business cases. Experience of supporting the business in managing large budget Knowledge of procurement systems/processes, SAP MBNL - building strength through inclusion. At MBNL we embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion. People are at the heart of everything we do and collectively we strive to create an environment where everyone can flourish. By fostering an inclusive environment, we are championing each other's uniqueness. Inclusion & Diversity within MBNL will unlock innovation and continue to evolve how we work, to help us deliver world class infrastructure for our Shareholders and their customers. We will work creatively to offer flexible working arrangements, (like non-standard hours, part-time, remote working). We want to support you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. MBNL are proud recipients of the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, and Disability Confident accredited. Project People is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Fantastic opportunity for a senior applications analyst to join a leading organisation based in Birmingham on a 2 year fixed term contract. Paying up to £54,000 base + 40 days annual leave and a 14.5% pension. Hybrid working. Role Summary The primary responsibility of the Lead Application Analyst is to provide Application Management and Support for the business systems. As Service Owner for one or more services will be responsible for excellent customer service, consistently meeting service levels and key performance indicators as agreed with our customers. Main Duties Service Level Management Ensure that service delivery meets agreed service levels, negotiating service level requirements with customers, diagnosing service problems and implementing improvements to the service. Creates and maintains a catalogue of available services. Establishes and maintains operational methods, procedures and facilities in assigned area of responsibility and reviews them regularly for effectiveness and efficiency. Owns the transition process, develops the organisation's approach and defines the acceptance criteria for service transition. The postholder will actively engage with project managers to ensure quality outputs within the agreed acceptance criteria. Manage application enhancements designed to improve business performance, maintain all associated documentation, investigates issues, and provides advice on application security, licensing, upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery needs. Ensures that appropriate action is taken to anticipate, investigate and resolve problems in systems and services. Coordinate the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures and analyse patterns and trends to prevent future incidents.
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
Fantastic opportunity for a senior applications analyst to join a leading organisation based in Birmingham on a 2 year fixed term contract. Paying up to £54,000 base + 40 days annual leave and a 14.5% pension. Hybrid working. Role Summary The primary responsibility of the Lead Application Analyst is to provide Application Management and Support for the business systems. As Service Owner for one or more services will be responsible for excellent customer service, consistently meeting service levels and key performance indicators as agreed with our customers. Main Duties Service Level Management Ensure that service delivery meets agreed service levels, negotiating service level requirements with customers, diagnosing service problems and implementing improvements to the service. Creates and maintains a catalogue of available services. Establishes and maintains operational methods, procedures and facilities in assigned area of responsibility and reviews them regularly for effectiveness and efficiency. Owns the transition process, develops the organisation's approach and defines the acceptance criteria for service transition. The postholder will actively engage with project managers to ensure quality outputs within the agreed acceptance criteria. Manage application enhancements designed to improve business performance, maintain all associated documentation, investigates issues, and provides advice on application security, licensing, upgrades, backups, and disaster recovery needs. Ensures that appropriate action is taken to anticipate, investigate and resolve problems in systems and services. Coordinate the implementation of agreed remedies and preventative measures and analyse patterns and trends to prevent future incidents.
Our client are a leading Multi-channel retailer FTSE250 group based in Northampton and are looking for a Security Architect to join their existing team of Architects - the role is Hybrid with 2 days a week expectation in office , 3 can be from home . £ excellent + car allowance + bonus + bens Security Architect You will play an integral role in growing the team of architects while demonstrating your leadership values through delegation, motivation and trust. You will not just lead, but you will "do". Their culture is exploring, thinking and doing, and you will live this every single day. Some accountabilities of the role: Domain Architect for the Security Domain, you are ultimately accountable for the as-is and target security architectures for the group, working closely with all stakeholders including technical teams, senior stakeholders and external vendors and partners. DevSecOps Work with the technical teams to embed a DevSecOps culture in the Group Technology and Data function, acting as an evangelist of this approach to bring colleagues at all levels on the journey. Mentor through the adoption of a learning mindset and contribute back to practice and technology teams. Whether you lead team members directly or influence more junior architects through mentorship, coaching and architecture reviews, you will help nurture the next generation of talent . Practice developer Contributing to the evolution of the architecture design process, ensuring it is effective and efficient through maintaining the artefacts, conventions and knowledge sharing Your background A confirmed background in hands on information security with extensive real-world experience of working in an agile product development model as well as large systems integration programs, comfortable in tailoring your ways of working to fit with the delivery approach. You keep on top of the changing security technology landscape, grasp the relevance of emerging trends and help the technology team navigate the constantly shifting threat landscape. You are comfortable rolling up your sleeves, getting involved, breaking down silos, and making security a core part of the delivery teams to enable them to succeed. Experience in leading and inspiring colleagues to accomplish exceptional outcomes while building a nurturing, respectful and supportive culture. What s in it for you? You ll be supported by some fantastic training and development and have the opportunity to learn, grow and develop across the Group. They'll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company: Competitive bonus Car allowance Save-as-you-earn scheme Buy-as-you-earn scheme Contributory pension scheme Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses A bit about them As the largest distributor of building materials in the UK, they have been helping to build Britain for over 200 years. With over 5 businesses, 16,000 colleagues and more than 1,200 branches, stores and sites around the UK they believe they have the best people and the best place to work. Everyone works hard together to deliver results, but most importantly, have some fun along the way . security analyst architect agile architect architecture risk governance compliance cloud pci dss security agile cyber retail northampton bedford milton keynes rugby bicester oxford hybrid devsecops devsecops information security it process audit security analyst architect agile architect architecture risk governance compliance cloud pci dss security agile cyber retail northampton bedford milton keynes rugby bicester oxford hybrid devsecops devsecops information security it process audit security analyst architect agile architect architecture risk governance compliance cloud pci dss security agile cyber retail northampton bedford milton keynes rugby bicester oxford hybrid devsecops devsecops information security it process audit IT stores retail
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Our client are a leading Multi-channel retailer FTSE250 group based in Northampton and are looking for a Security Architect to join their existing team of Architects - the role is Hybrid with 2 days a week expectation in office , 3 can be from home . £ excellent + car allowance + bonus + bens Security Architect You will play an integral role in growing the team of architects while demonstrating your leadership values through delegation, motivation and trust. You will not just lead, but you will "do". Their culture is exploring, thinking and doing, and you will live this every single day. Some accountabilities of the role: Domain Architect for the Security Domain, you are ultimately accountable for the as-is and target security architectures for the group, working closely with all stakeholders including technical teams, senior stakeholders and external vendors and partners. DevSecOps Work with the technical teams to embed a DevSecOps culture in the Group Technology and Data function, acting as an evangelist of this approach to bring colleagues at all levels on the journey. Mentor through the adoption of a learning mindset and contribute back to practice and technology teams. Whether you lead team members directly or influence more junior architects through mentorship, coaching and architecture reviews, you will help nurture the next generation of talent . Practice developer Contributing to the evolution of the architecture design process, ensuring it is effective and efficient through maintaining the artefacts, conventions and knowledge sharing Your background A confirmed background in hands on information security with extensive real-world experience of working in an agile product development model as well as large systems integration programs, comfortable in tailoring your ways of working to fit with the delivery approach. You keep on top of the changing security technology landscape, grasp the relevance of emerging trends and help the technology team navigate the constantly shifting threat landscape. You are comfortable rolling up your sleeves, getting involved, breaking down silos, and making security a core part of the delivery teams to enable them to succeed. Experience in leading and inspiring colleagues to accomplish exceptional outcomes while building a nurturing, respectful and supportive culture. What s in it for you? You ll be supported by some fantastic training and development and have the opportunity to learn, grow and develop across the Group. They'll also equip you with a benefits package that grows as you grow with the company: Competitive bonus Car allowance Save-as-you-earn scheme Buy-as-you-earn scheme Contributory pension scheme Colleague discount across a variety of Group businesses A bit about them As the largest distributor of building materials in the UK, they have been helping to build Britain for over 200 years. With over 5 businesses, 16,000 colleagues and more than 1,200 branches, stores and sites around the UK they believe they have the best people and the best place to work. Everyone works hard together to deliver results, but most importantly, have some fun along the way . security analyst architect agile architect architecture risk governance compliance cloud pci dss security agile cyber retail northampton bedford milton keynes rugby bicester oxford hybrid devsecops devsecops information security it process audit security analyst architect agile architect architecture risk governance compliance cloud pci dss security agile cyber retail northampton bedford milton keynes rugby bicester oxford hybrid devsecops devsecops information security it process audit security analyst architect agile architect architecture risk governance compliance cloud pci dss security agile cyber retail northampton bedford milton keynes rugby bicester oxford hybrid devsecops devsecops information security it process audit IT stores retail
This Technical Analyst Lead job role sits within the PMO team and will be responsible for the relationship between the digital online teams and the eCommerce platform partner, ensuring user requirements are understood and clearly documented. Managing a team of 9 and reporting to the Digital Programme Manager, this job role will work closely with the Project Managers and the Support team to deliver key projects prioritised on the roadmap, and will be involved in various different work streams. You will be comfortable providing technical support and issue management across various on-going Digitial/E-Commerce projects. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Gathering feedback from end users in order to continue improving systems effectively. Overseeing the incident management process and team members involved in resolving the incident. Translate business requirements into clear functional and technical solutions in Jira and Confluence. Communicating with various teams including Developers and IT Managers in order to build and implement technology solutions. Create any relevant as-is and to-be process flows/swim lane diagrams for projects Running tests or investigations on system or application issues and being able to provide solutions within a timely manner. Creating reports to share with stakeholders and senior-level employees Contributing to team meetings with reports being able to present your findings Experience ideally being sought: A high level of business intelligence and strong analytical skills. Technical & Business analysis experience working within a digital and E-Commerce function An ITIL background, with experience of running a technical support team, which know how to manage the priority and risk of issues raised. Proven experience across a range of E-Commerce technologies and platforms (Hybris experience essential) - 3rd party integrations Knowledge of corporate global ERP systems (SAP experience desirable) Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle in the Agile Model ITIL Foundation (v3 or ITIL4).
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
This Technical Analyst Lead job role sits within the PMO team and will be responsible for the relationship between the digital online teams and the eCommerce platform partner, ensuring user requirements are understood and clearly documented. Managing a team of 9 and reporting to the Digital Programme Manager, this job role will work closely with the Project Managers and the Support team to deliver key projects prioritised on the roadmap, and will be involved in various different work streams. You will be comfortable providing technical support and issue management across various on-going Digitial/E-Commerce projects. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Gathering feedback from end users in order to continue improving systems effectively. Overseeing the incident management process and team members involved in resolving the incident. Translate business requirements into clear functional and technical solutions in Jira and Confluence. Communicating with various teams including Developers and IT Managers in order to build and implement technology solutions. Create any relevant as-is and to-be process flows/swim lane diagrams for projects Running tests or investigations on system or application issues and being able to provide solutions within a timely manner. Creating reports to share with stakeholders and senior-level employees Contributing to team meetings with reports being able to present your findings Experience ideally being sought: A high level of business intelligence and strong analytical skills. Technical & Business analysis experience working within a digital and E-Commerce function An ITIL background, with experience of running a technical support team, which know how to manage the priority and risk of issues raised. Proven experience across a range of E-Commerce technologies and platforms (Hybris experience essential) - 3rd party integrations Knowledge of corporate global ERP systems (SAP experience desirable) Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle in the Agile Model ITIL Foundation (v3 or ITIL4).
Who We Are: Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE. The Company: Endeavor (formerly WME IMG) is a global leader in sports, entertainment and fashion operating in more than 30 countries. Named one of Fortune's 25 Most Important Private Companies, Endeavor is comprised of a number of industry-leading companies including WME, IMG and UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation and management; brand marketing, sponsorship and licensing; media sales and distribution; event operation and management; and sports training and league development. The Opportunity In your role as Senior Product Manager within Endeavor's Data Services department, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and shaping data solutions that span Big Data, Business Intelligence, and Data Science across Endeavor's global operations. We work in cross functional product squads composed of Data Engineers, Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Business Analysts, and other supporting roles such as DevOps, Security and Architecture. You will be responsible for your own assigned squad(s) products, as well as setting up processes, shared resources and workflows for other squads. You will need a strategic mindset and to be able to positively influence other Product Managers in their strategy and direction. This role may involve management of other Product Managers or Business Analysts. Role & Responsibilities Develop and articulate a clear and engaging product vision and strategy that aligns with our departmental and company goals. Enhance departmental workflows and processes, promoting efficiency and a shared learning environment. Utilise data analytics and usage metrics to monitor product performance, guiding strategic improvements and user engagement. Lead market research to uncover emerging trends and opportunities for innovation. Manage project budgets with a focus on optimal resource allocation and impact. Deliver exceptional products that meet or exceed client's expectations, to the agreed timeline and release plans. Clearly define product requirements and user stories, ensuring a thorough understanding among development teams. Strategically prioritize the product backlog to reflect our client's needs and potential business impact. Directly engage with clients to gather feedback, sharing insights and updates to guide future product enhancements. Work closely with all disciplines in the Data Services department from Support, Engineering, Analysis, QA, management and Scrum Masters Meet with data scientists, data analysts and data engineers to create an understanding of the business impact and value of the requirements Introduce agile process improvements, and work in an evolving Agile and DevOps environment providing and receiving honest feedback Produce and maintain product roadmaps, and ensure clients are kept up-to-date with progress and tracking against roadmap Provide proactive and timely communication to stakeholders regarding releases, delays, updates and issues Collaborate with clients to understand their data needs, gather feedback and incorporate insights into product development Conduct regular client meetings and presentations to communicate product updates, roadmap and gather input for future enhancements Set expectations with stakeholders and mitigate issues to ensure smooth and on-time deliveries Develop and maintain product documentation, including user guides and release notes Preferred Skills A seasoned Product Manager with extensive in Product Management or similar roles Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent experience A comprehensive understanding of Agile methodologies and proven examples of introducing new agile practises and ideas into teams Excellent proactive stakeholder management and communication skills Excellent organization and forward-planning skills Excellent scoping and requirement documentation skills A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a keen eye for detail and a drive to uncover the root cause of any challenge A solid grasp of data-related products including data science, analytics, reporting, dashboarding, Big Data and data warehousing The ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment A commitment to maintaining complete confidentiality and discretion at all times - all Endeavor employees are required to sign a confidentiality agreement, and any breach of this agreement will result in immediate disciplinary procedures Desirable Skills Previous leadership, management or mentoring experience Experience using product delivery tools e.g. JIRA/TFS Experience with data security principles and compliance (GDPR, CCPA etc) Experience with delivering cloud solutions Knowledge in a range of industries, including events, Media, Sports, Talent and other industries that Endeavor are involved with Additional Responsibilities and Duties when necessary Available to work out of normal business hours and weekends when required Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. Weunderstand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity,equity,andinclusionineverything we do. As a global companythatdrivesculture,westrive to reflect theworld'sdiversevoices.Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief. About Us Endeavor (NYSE: EDR) is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE. Diversity Statement for Endeavor Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. It means that we engage in anti-racism and allyship the way we do anything. Fiercely and Fearlessly. As a global company that drives culture we endeavor to reflect the world's diverse voices both internally and externally to ensure success in our mission.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Who We Are: Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE. The Company: Endeavor (formerly WME IMG) is a global leader in sports, entertainment and fashion operating in more than 30 countries. Named one of Fortune's 25 Most Important Private Companies, Endeavor is comprised of a number of industry-leading companies including WME, IMG and UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation and management; brand marketing, sponsorship and licensing; media sales and distribution; event operation and management; and sports training and league development. The Opportunity In your role as Senior Product Manager within Endeavor's Data Services department, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and shaping data solutions that span Big Data, Business Intelligence, and Data Science across Endeavor's global operations. We work in cross functional product squads composed of Data Engineers, Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Business Analysts, and other supporting roles such as DevOps, Security and Architecture. You will be responsible for your own assigned squad(s) products, as well as setting up processes, shared resources and workflows for other squads. You will need a strategic mindset and to be able to positively influence other Product Managers in their strategy and direction. This role may involve management of other Product Managers or Business Analysts. Role & Responsibilities Develop and articulate a clear and engaging product vision and strategy that aligns with our departmental and company goals. Enhance departmental workflows and processes, promoting efficiency and a shared learning environment. Utilise data analytics and usage metrics to monitor product performance, guiding strategic improvements and user engagement. Lead market research to uncover emerging trends and opportunities for innovation. Manage project budgets with a focus on optimal resource allocation and impact. Deliver exceptional products that meet or exceed client's expectations, to the agreed timeline and release plans. Clearly define product requirements and user stories, ensuring a thorough understanding among development teams. Strategically prioritize the product backlog to reflect our client's needs and potential business impact. Directly engage with clients to gather feedback, sharing insights and updates to guide future product enhancements. Work closely with all disciplines in the Data Services department from Support, Engineering, Analysis, QA, management and Scrum Masters Meet with data scientists, data analysts and data engineers to create an understanding of the business impact and value of the requirements Introduce agile process improvements, and work in an evolving Agile and DevOps environment providing and receiving honest feedback Produce and maintain product roadmaps, and ensure clients are kept up-to-date with progress and tracking against roadmap Provide proactive and timely communication to stakeholders regarding releases, delays, updates and issues Collaborate with clients to understand their data needs, gather feedback and incorporate insights into product development Conduct regular client meetings and presentations to communicate product updates, roadmap and gather input for future enhancements Set expectations with stakeholders and mitigate issues to ensure smooth and on-time deliveries Develop and maintain product documentation, including user guides and release notes Preferred Skills A seasoned Product Manager with extensive in Product Management or similar roles Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or equivalent experience A comprehensive understanding of Agile methodologies and proven examples of introducing new agile practises and ideas into teams Excellent proactive stakeholder management and communication skills Excellent organization and forward-planning skills Excellent scoping and requirement documentation skills A proactive approach to problem-solving, with a keen eye for detail and a drive to uncover the root cause of any challenge A solid grasp of data-related products including data science, analytics, reporting, dashboarding, Big Data and data warehousing The ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment A commitment to maintaining complete confidentiality and discretion at all times - all Endeavor employees are required to sign a confidentiality agreement, and any breach of this agreement will result in immediate disciplinary procedures Desirable Skills Previous leadership, management or mentoring experience Experience using product delivery tools e.g. JIRA/TFS Experience with data security principles and compliance (GDPR, CCPA etc) Experience with delivering cloud solutions Knowledge in a range of industries, including events, Media, Sports, Talent and other industries that Endeavor are involved with Additional Responsibilities and Duties when necessary Available to work out of normal business hours and weekends when required Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. Weunderstand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity,equity,andinclusionineverything we do. As a global companythatdrivesculture,westrive to reflect theworld'sdiversevoices.Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief. About Us Endeavor (NYSE: EDR) is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE. Diversity Statement for Endeavor Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. It means that we engage in anti-racism and allyship the way we do anything. Fiercely and Fearlessly. As a global company that drives culture we endeavor to reflect the world's diverse voices both internally and externally to ensure success in our mission.
Information Security Analyst Up to 53,000 per annum plus benefits This is remote based role but ideally looking for someone close to West Midlands or West Yorkshire as these are the two UK offices PLEASE NOTE Due to the volume we will receive on this role please do not call to follow up on your application. You will receive confirmation your CV has been received and we will be in touch within 7 days if you are shortlisted. This superb international FinTech corporate with UK offices in the West Midlands and West Yorkshire are seeking an Information Security Analyst to join their skilled Security Team, responsible for protecting the organisations IT systems and Data. This is a permanent role with a base salary up to 53,000 per annum plus benefits. The role can be home based but you will need to live within a commutable distance of their offices in either Solihull or Halifax. This role involves monitoring, analysing, and reporting on the performance of the security controls and security tooling that have been implemented in the Organisation. By utilising the security tools the business has implemented, the Information Security Analyst will be responsible for ensuring that these tools are being utilised correctly, providing the necessary management information (MI) and using this MI to produce regular reports to senior management. The Information Security Analyst will also provide support to the necessary business functions in responding to security incidents, implementing security measures, and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations. Key Responsibilities will include: Configure and manage security tolls and technologies to monitor and defend against cyber threats Generate reports on security vulnerabilities and compliance status for management Collaborate with IT Teams to integrate security controls into infrastructure and applications Monitor security alerts and incidents, investigate security breaches, and implement incident response procedures Analyse security incidents to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions Provide security guidance and support to IT teams and business units Stay up to date on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and networks Skills and experience required: You must have previous experience working within a Cyber Security or Information Security role A sound understanding the cyber security landscape Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements such as GDPR, ISO27001, or PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) Experience with security tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention System), and malware protection Developing security reporting packs for differing targeted audiences Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies and methods Ability to communicate security issues to peers and management Strong knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems, and security technologies Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment Experience with cloud security principles and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Information Security Analyst Up to 53,000 per annum plus benefits This is remote based role but ideally looking for someone close to West Midlands or West Yorkshire as these are the two UK offices PLEASE NOTE Due to the volume we will receive on this role please do not call to follow up on your application. You will receive confirmation your CV has been received and we will be in touch within 7 days if you are shortlisted. This superb international FinTech corporate with UK offices in the West Midlands and West Yorkshire are seeking an Information Security Analyst to join their skilled Security Team, responsible for protecting the organisations IT systems and Data. This is a permanent role with a base salary up to 53,000 per annum plus benefits. The role can be home based but you will need to live within a commutable distance of their offices in either Solihull or Halifax. This role involves monitoring, analysing, and reporting on the performance of the security controls and security tooling that have been implemented in the Organisation. By utilising the security tools the business has implemented, the Information Security Analyst will be responsible for ensuring that these tools are being utilised correctly, providing the necessary management information (MI) and using this MI to produce regular reports to senior management. The Information Security Analyst will also provide support to the necessary business functions in responding to security incidents, implementing security measures, and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations. Key Responsibilities will include: Configure and manage security tolls and technologies to monitor and defend against cyber threats Generate reports on security vulnerabilities and compliance status for management Collaborate with IT Teams to integrate security controls into infrastructure and applications Monitor security alerts and incidents, investigate security breaches, and implement incident response procedures Analyse security incidents to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions Provide security guidance and support to IT teams and business units Stay up to date on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and networks Skills and experience required: You must have previous experience working within a Cyber Security or Information Security role A sound understanding the cyber security landscape Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements such as GDPR, ISO27001, or PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) Experience with security tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention System), and malware protection Developing security reporting packs for differing targeted audiences Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies and methods Ability to communicate security issues to peers and management Strong knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems, and security technologies Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment Experience with cloud security principles and technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure)
As the lead Security Risk Analyst, you will drive the strategic direction for the system level risk identification, management, and review for one of the most critical networks - the Operational Technology Services Network (OTSN). Ensuring new and changed standards grow the cyber security maturity of the organisation, are proportionate to the risk (in line with the ET's risk appetite & the NIS Regulation) and are in line with security & resilience strategies. Key accountabilities Lead the creation, development, and management of OTSNs risk assessment frameworks and principles to support the cyber security decision making processes within ET. Provide expert technical support for the risk assessment of vulnerabilities and deviations from the target state including agreeing mitigating actions within agreed delegated authority. Support the development of cyber security policies and specifications to reduce risk. Improve organisational cyber security maturity and support compliance with the NIS Regulation for the OTSN by managing OTSN registers in line with risk appetite. Support the business to understand cyber security requirements for OTSN through engagement with projects and design teams on OTSN risks. Support the business to understand cyber security risks through appropriate reporting and communication of current risks and vulnerabilities. Influence the security and resilience strategies to accelerate cyber security risk reduction. Support the optimisation of OTSN management strategies in the long-term interests of consumers and the business Interpersonal, Supervisory or Management Relevant experience risk reporting including leading teams of risk analysts and/or project management. Strong data analytical skills and excellent written and communication skills with the ability to interface comfortably with senior stakeholders. Strong investigation and problem-solving skills, demonstrating autonomy and initiative. Proactive with the ability to work under tight deadline pressures across multiple workstreams. Sound understanding and proven experience of IEC 62443, ISO27000, NIST CSF and audit processes. Experience of introducing changes to specifications or policies that apply to a technical audience. Extensive experience communicating difficult and standard issues associated with areas of expertise in a clear and concise manner both verbally & in writing. Eager to develop their business and technical skills, you will be comfortable breaking new ground and changing the way the business makes decisions. Technical or Specialist Technical understanding of the LAN / WAN Networks and Operational Technology (OT). Detailed understanding of how cyber security risks can manifest within networks, devices, and systems. Understanding of asset management principles, including risk management, decision making, planning, asset lifecycle and asset data/information. Experience of using and developing decision making frameworks and tools including economic assessments (NPV, CBA) and whole life asset assessments (WLV) Familiarity with international standards related to cyber security including IEC62443 and IEC62351 Commensurate experience with O365, including excel and preferable Power BI. Experience with MITRE ATT&CK desirable, preferably MITRE ICS.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
As the lead Security Risk Analyst, you will drive the strategic direction for the system level risk identification, management, and review for one of the most critical networks - the Operational Technology Services Network (OTSN). Ensuring new and changed standards grow the cyber security maturity of the organisation, are proportionate to the risk (in line with the ET's risk appetite & the NIS Regulation) and are in line with security & resilience strategies. Key accountabilities Lead the creation, development, and management of OTSNs risk assessment frameworks and principles to support the cyber security decision making processes within ET. Provide expert technical support for the risk assessment of vulnerabilities and deviations from the target state including agreeing mitigating actions within agreed delegated authority. Support the development of cyber security policies and specifications to reduce risk. Improve organisational cyber security maturity and support compliance with the NIS Regulation for the OTSN by managing OTSN registers in line with risk appetite. Support the business to understand cyber security requirements for OTSN through engagement with projects and design teams on OTSN risks. Support the business to understand cyber security risks through appropriate reporting and communication of current risks and vulnerabilities. Influence the security and resilience strategies to accelerate cyber security risk reduction. Support the optimisation of OTSN management strategies in the long-term interests of consumers and the business Interpersonal, Supervisory or Management Relevant experience risk reporting including leading teams of risk analysts and/or project management. Strong data analytical skills and excellent written and communication skills with the ability to interface comfortably with senior stakeholders. Strong investigation and problem-solving skills, demonstrating autonomy and initiative. Proactive with the ability to work under tight deadline pressures across multiple workstreams. Sound understanding and proven experience of IEC 62443, ISO27000, NIST CSF and audit processes. Experience of introducing changes to specifications or policies that apply to a technical audience. Extensive experience communicating difficult and standard issues associated with areas of expertise in a clear and concise manner both verbally & in writing. Eager to develop their business and technical skills, you will be comfortable breaking new ground and changing the way the business makes decisions. Technical or Specialist Technical understanding of the LAN / WAN Networks and Operational Technology (OT). Detailed understanding of how cyber security risks can manifest within networks, devices, and systems. Understanding of asset management principles, including risk management, decision making, planning, asset lifecycle and asset data/information. Experience of using and developing decision making frameworks and tools including economic assessments (NPV, CBA) and whole life asset assessments (WLV) Familiarity with international standards related to cyber security including IEC62443 and IEC62351 Commensurate experience with O365, including excel and preferable Power BI. Experience with MITRE ATT&CK desirable, preferably MITRE ICS.
Information Security Analyst Up to £53,000 per annum plus benefits This is remote based role but ideally looking for someone close to West Midlands or West Yorkshire as these are the two UK offices PLEASE NOTE Due to the volume we will receive on this role please do not call to follow up on your application. You will receive confirmation your CV has been received and we will be in touch within 7 days if you are shortlisted. This superb international FinTech corporate with UK offices in the West Midlands and West Yorkshire are seeking an Information Security Analyst to join their skilled Security Team, responsible for protecting the organisations IT systems and Data. This is a permanent role with a base salary up to £53,000 per annum plus benefits. The role can be home based but you will need to live within a commutable distance of their offices in either Solihull or Halifax. This role involves monitoring, analysing, and reporting on the performance of the security controls and security tooling that have been implemented in the Organisation. By utilising the security tools the business has implemented, the Information Security Analyst will be responsible for ensuring that these tools are being utilised correctly, providing the necessary management information (MI) and using this MI to produce regular reports to senior management. The Information Security Analyst will also provide support to the necessary business functions in responding to security incidents, implementing security measures, and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations. Key Responsibilities will include: Configure and manage security tolls and technologies to monitor and defend against cyber threats Generate reports on security vulnerabilities and compliance status for management Collaborate with IT Teams to integrate security controls into infrastructure and applications Monitor security alerts and incidents, investigate security breaches, and implement incident response procedures Analyse security incidents to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions Provide security guidance and support to IT teams and business units Stay up to date on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and networks Skills and experience required: You must have previous experience working within a Cyber Security or Information Security role A sound understanding the cyber security landscape Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements such as GDPR, ISO27001, or PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) Experience with security tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention System), and malware protection Developing security reporting packs for differing targeted audiences Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies and methods Ability to communicate security issues to peers and management Strong knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems, and security technologies Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment Experience with cloud security principles and technologies (eg, AWS, Azure)
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Information Security Analyst Up to £53,000 per annum plus benefits This is remote based role but ideally looking for someone close to West Midlands or West Yorkshire as these are the two UK offices PLEASE NOTE Due to the volume we will receive on this role please do not call to follow up on your application. You will receive confirmation your CV has been received and we will be in touch within 7 days if you are shortlisted. This superb international FinTech corporate with UK offices in the West Midlands and West Yorkshire are seeking an Information Security Analyst to join their skilled Security Team, responsible for protecting the organisations IT systems and Data. This is a permanent role with a base salary up to £53,000 per annum plus benefits. The role can be home based but you will need to live within a commutable distance of their offices in either Solihull or Halifax. This role involves monitoring, analysing, and reporting on the performance of the security controls and security tooling that have been implemented in the Organisation. By utilising the security tools the business has implemented, the Information Security Analyst will be responsible for ensuring that these tools are being utilised correctly, providing the necessary management information (MI) and using this MI to produce regular reports to senior management. The Information Security Analyst will also provide support to the necessary business functions in responding to security incidents, implementing security measures, and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations. Key Responsibilities will include: Configure and manage security tolls and technologies to monitor and defend against cyber threats Generate reports on security vulnerabilities and compliance status for management Collaborate with IT Teams to integrate security controls into infrastructure and applications Monitor security alerts and incidents, investigate security breaches, and implement incident response procedures Analyse security incidents to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions Provide security guidance and support to IT teams and business units Stay up to date on emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and technologies Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems and networks Skills and experience required: You must have previous experience working within a Cyber Security or Information Security role A sound understanding the cyber security landscape Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements such as GDPR, ISO27001, or PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) Experience with security tools such as SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention System), and malware protection Developing security reporting packs for differing targeted audiences Knowledge of risk assessment tools, technologies and methods Ability to communicate security issues to peers and management Strong knowledge of networking protocols, operating systems, and security technologies Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment Experience with cloud security principles and technologies (eg, AWS, Azure)
Job Title: Housing Senior Systems Analyst Contract Duration: 3 months Salary: £440.44/day Location: Havering, Greater London Work Arrangement: Hybrid Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Housing Senior Systems Analyst to join a local authority Housing Systems Team in Havering. As a pivotal member of the team, you will be directly responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and optimisation of our ICT systems used within the Housing Service. Your role will encompass a range of tasks including application support, system administration, data integrity maintenance, performance monitoring, and collaboration with both internal stakeholders and external software suppliers. Responsibilities: Provide high-standard application support services across ICT systems within the Housing Service. Process cyclical system functions such as Rents and Service Charges in collaboration with users. Maintain data integrity and accuracy within ICT systems. Administer system security and user access rights. Monitor ICT systems performance and data interfaces effectively using trend analysis and system reports. Liaise with software suppliers to identify and resolve system faults. Collaborate with external contractors to create and monitor system interfaces, e.g., Repairs. Support the implementation of ICT projects related to the Housing Service. Contribute to planning, designing, and delivering training to users of ICT systems within the Housing Service. Requirements: Successful experience managing and supporting multi-functional software in a diverse business environment. Experience working in an IT service desk environment supporting complex systems. Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders to resolve shared problems effectively. Experience processing routine annual billing cycles of computer software, e.g., Rents and Service Charges processes. Experience in software updates installation (e.g., upgrades) for ICT systems, including system integration and testing. Demonstrable knowledge of relational database architecture and proficiency in SQL, PowerBi, SSRS, or similar reporting software. Strong organisational and time management skills to prioritize demanding workloads and tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Qualifications: Formal project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, AGILE) or equivalent experience. Formal qualification in an IT-related discipline (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft). If you are passionate about utilising your skills to contribute to the effective operation of housing systems within a local authority setting, we encourage you to apply.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Housing Senior Systems Analyst Contract Duration: 3 months Salary: £440.44/day Location: Havering, Greater London Work Arrangement: Hybrid Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Housing Senior Systems Analyst to join a local authority Housing Systems Team in Havering. As a pivotal member of the team, you will be directly responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and optimisation of our ICT systems used within the Housing Service. Your role will encompass a range of tasks including application support, system administration, data integrity maintenance, performance monitoring, and collaboration with both internal stakeholders and external software suppliers. Responsibilities: Provide high-standard application support services across ICT systems within the Housing Service. Process cyclical system functions such as Rents and Service Charges in collaboration with users. Maintain data integrity and accuracy within ICT systems. Administer system security and user access rights. Monitor ICT systems performance and data interfaces effectively using trend analysis and system reports. Liaise with software suppliers to identify and resolve system faults. Collaborate with external contractors to create and monitor system interfaces, e.g., Repairs. Support the implementation of ICT projects related to the Housing Service. Contribute to planning, designing, and delivering training to users of ICT systems within the Housing Service. Requirements: Successful experience managing and supporting multi-functional software in a diverse business environment. Experience working in an IT service desk environment supporting complex systems. Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders to resolve shared problems effectively. Experience processing routine annual billing cycles of computer software, e.g., Rents and Service Charges processes. Experience in software updates installation (e.g., upgrades) for ICT systems, including system integration and testing. Demonstrable knowledge of relational database architecture and proficiency in SQL, PowerBi, SSRS, or similar reporting software. Strong organisational and time management skills to prioritize demanding workloads and tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Qualifications: Formal project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, AGILE) or equivalent experience. Formal qualification in an IT-related discipline (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft). If you are passionate about utilising your skills to contribute to the effective operation of housing systems within a local authority setting, we encourage you to apply.
The post holder reports to the Housing IT Systems Manager The post holder has direct responsibility for internal and external resources (e.g. permanent, agency, 3rd party supplier resources) assigned to work on support and project activities; this will include liaison with supplier representatives and stakeholder engagement with staff within the Housing Service and the rest of Havering Council depending upon the nature of the support and project activities. The post holder will be required to work 36 hours per week. There will be an occasional requirement to work outside of "normal" office hours (during evenings and weekends), for example during upgrades to systems and during financial year end. The post holder will be expected to take a flexible approach to working hours and arrangements for taking leave in order to ensure service delivery and continuity. The post will be a hybrid working arrangement of office and home working. There may be an occasional requirement to work at other sites. Experience and skills Successful experience of managing and supporting multi-functional software within a diverse and complicated business environment. Successful experience of working in an IT service desk environment supporting a complex, multifunctional system. Successful management and co-ordination of stakeholders to resolve a shared problem. Successful experience of processing routine, annual billing cycles of computer software. E.g. Rents and Service Charges processes. Successful experience of the installation of software updates (e.g. upgrades) for ICT systems, to including system integration and testing activities. Demonstrable knowledge of a relational database architecture with the ability to compose queries, reports and forms using structured query language (SQL), PowerBi, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or similar database reporting software to produce reports for senior management scrutiny. Good organisational and time management skills, in order to prioritise demanding workloads and tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Fluent in written and spoken English to develop effective working relationships with both internal and external colleagues, customers and third party contractors. Strong influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to present technical information to a variety of audiences. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Apr 18, 2024
Seasonal
The post holder reports to the Housing IT Systems Manager The post holder has direct responsibility for internal and external resources (e.g. permanent, agency, 3rd party supplier resources) assigned to work on support and project activities; this will include liaison with supplier representatives and stakeholder engagement with staff within the Housing Service and the rest of Havering Council depending upon the nature of the support and project activities. The post holder will be required to work 36 hours per week. There will be an occasional requirement to work outside of "normal" office hours (during evenings and weekends), for example during upgrades to systems and during financial year end. The post holder will be expected to take a flexible approach to working hours and arrangements for taking leave in order to ensure service delivery and continuity. The post will be a hybrid working arrangement of office and home working. There may be an occasional requirement to work at other sites. Experience and skills Successful experience of managing and supporting multi-functional software within a diverse and complicated business environment. Successful experience of working in an IT service desk environment supporting a complex, multifunctional system. Successful management and co-ordination of stakeholders to resolve a shared problem. Successful experience of processing routine, annual billing cycles of computer software. E.g. Rents and Service Charges processes. Successful experience of the installation of software updates (e.g. upgrades) for ICT systems, to including system integration and testing activities. Demonstrable knowledge of a relational database architecture with the ability to compose queries, reports and forms using structured query language (SQL), PowerBi, Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) or similar database reporting software to produce reports for senior management scrutiny. Good organisational and time management skills, in order to prioritise demanding workloads and tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Fluent in written and spoken English to develop effective working relationships with both internal and external colleagues, customers and third party contractors. Strong influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to present technical information to a variety of audiences. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
Position: IT Senior Development Analyst Leeds (On-site) Join our client, a global consultancy in Northwest Leeds, as an IT Senior Development Analyst. Play a key role in managing business delivery applications across platforms, including laptops, web, and mobile. Ideal candidates are skilled communicators, team players, and adept at analysis in fast-paced environments. Organisational skills and task prioritisation are essential, with regular progress updates expected. Responsibilities include: Design, develop, deploy, and maintain business systems. Contribute to full development lifecycle from specification to support. Assist in software installation, configuration, and testing. Develop user manuals and maintain knowledge base. Manage technology asset inventory and application access. Provide direct support to end users and Technical Support team. Required Skills: Proficiency in Azure DevOps/Git, Azure cloud technologies, Entity Framework, REST API/JSON. Experience in .Net/.Net Core, C#, VB .net, HTML, CSS (2+ years). Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio, SQL Server Administration, tSQL, SSRS, Microsoft Stack. Desirable Experience: Familiarity with DevExpress, C++, cloud databases, Blazor, IIS. Exposure to Lotus Notes Development, PowerShell, security best practices. English communication, documentation, business writing. Proficiency in Power BI, third-party APIs. Note: On-site role with flexible working post-probation. Office located in LS18. Monday to Friday working hours. Salary Range: £40,000 - £45,000
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Position: IT Senior Development Analyst Leeds (On-site) Join our client, a global consultancy in Northwest Leeds, as an IT Senior Development Analyst. Play a key role in managing business delivery applications across platforms, including laptops, web, and mobile. Ideal candidates are skilled communicators, team players, and adept at analysis in fast-paced environments. Organisational skills and task prioritisation are essential, with regular progress updates expected. Responsibilities include: Design, develop, deploy, and maintain business systems. Contribute to full development lifecycle from specification to support. Assist in software installation, configuration, and testing. Develop user manuals and maintain knowledge base. Manage technology asset inventory and application access. Provide direct support to end users and Technical Support team. Required Skills: Proficiency in Azure DevOps/Git, Azure cloud technologies, Entity Framework, REST API/JSON. Experience in .Net/.Net Core, C#, VB .net, HTML, CSS (2+ years). Familiarity with Microsoft Visual Studio, SQL Server Administration, tSQL, SSRS, Microsoft Stack. Desirable Experience: Familiarity with DevExpress, C++, cloud databases, Blazor, IIS. Exposure to Lotus Notes Development, PowerShell, security best practices. English communication, documentation, business writing. Proficiency in Power BI, third-party APIs. Note: On-site role with flexible working post-probation. Office located in LS18. Monday to Friday working hours. Salary Range: £40,000 - £45,000
Senior Cyber Security Engineer About Us: We are the tech company with people at heart. At Advania, we believe in empowering people to create sustainable value through the clever use of technology. As one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services. Position Overview: As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization's critical infrastructure and data against cyber threats. Your expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining SIEM solutions will help us proactively identify and mitigate security incidents, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems. Responsibilities: - Work with the technical lead / SME for the CSOC and SIEM service offering by managing and improving the platforms to meet the requirements of the business and/or client - Assist in establishing and maintaining processes, tooling and metrics that help provide a high level of productivity, supportability, and operational readiness - Actively participate in project planning activities, service enhancements and change management controls - Ensure all security platforms are optimised to detect and prevent security threats across all on-premise and cloud environments to meet business objectives and regulatory requirements - Act as a technical escalation point and technical mentor for SOC Analysts and Senior SOC Analysts in delivery of our CSOC services - Work collaboratively with architects, infrastructure teams and key stakeholders inside and out of the business ensuring security and monitoring requirements are determined and implemented through onboarding or continuous improvement activities Qualifications & Experience: Professional experience of working in an Incident Response Team or a similar environment Knowledge of SIEM platforms such as Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar, or LogRhythm. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex security incidents. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and standards Click here for the list of benefits. This is a remote-first hybrid role. See here for details about our hybrid workstyle. This role requires eligibility to obtain security clearance (SC) , which requires UK citizenship and at least 5 years residency in the UK. If you have any questions on this requirement please ask the recruitment team during the process. Our Selection Process: We are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Please do let us know if you'll need any reasonable adjustments as part of the selection process by highlighting these on your application form.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Cyber Security Engineer About Us: We are the tech company with people at heart. At Advania, we believe in empowering people to create sustainable value through the clever use of technology. As one of Microsoft's leading partners in the UK, specialising in Azure, Security, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365, we have a proven track record of success in delivering transformational IT services. Position Overview: As a Cyber Security Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization's critical infrastructure and data against cyber threats. Your expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining SIEM solutions will help us proactively identify and mitigate security incidents, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our systems. Responsibilities: - Work with the technical lead / SME for the CSOC and SIEM service offering by managing and improving the platforms to meet the requirements of the business and/or client - Assist in establishing and maintaining processes, tooling and metrics that help provide a high level of productivity, supportability, and operational readiness - Actively participate in project planning activities, service enhancements and change management controls - Ensure all security platforms are optimised to detect and prevent security threats across all on-premise and cloud environments to meet business objectives and regulatory requirements - Act as a technical escalation point and technical mentor for SOC Analysts and Senior SOC Analysts in delivery of our CSOC services - Work collaboratively with architects, infrastructure teams and key stakeholders inside and out of the business ensuring security and monitoring requirements are determined and implemented through onboarding or continuous improvement activities Qualifications & Experience: Professional experience of working in an Incident Response Team or a similar environment Knowledge of SIEM platforms such as Azure Sentinel, Microsoft Defender, Splunk, ArcSight, QRadar, or LogRhythm. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle complex security incidents. Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and standards Click here for the list of benefits. This is a remote-first hybrid role. See here for details about our hybrid workstyle. This role requires eligibility to obtain security clearance (SC) , which requires UK citizenship and at least 5 years residency in the UK. If you have any questions on this requirement please ask the recruitment team during the process. Our Selection Process: We are committed to ensuring an equitable experience for all candidates, regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Please do let us know if you'll need any reasonable adjustments as part of the selection process by highlighting these on your application form.
Job Title: Housing Senior Systems Analyst Contract Duration: 3 months Salary: 440.44/day Location: Havering, Greater London Work Arrangement: Hybrid Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Housing Senior Systems Analyst to join a local authority Housing Systems Team in Havering. As a pivotal member of the team, you will be directly responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and optimisation of our ICT systems used within the Housing Service. Your role will encompass a range of tasks including application support, system administration, data integrity maintenance, performance monitoring, and collaboration with both internal stakeholders and external software suppliers. Responsibilities: Provide high-standard application support services across ICT systems within the Housing Service. Process cyclical system functions such as Rents and Service Charges in collaboration with users. Maintain data integrity and accuracy within ICT systems. Administer system security and user access rights. Monitor ICT systems performance and data interfaces effectively using trend analysis and system reports. Liaise with software suppliers to identify and resolve system faults. Collaborate with external contractors to create and monitor system interfaces, e.g., Repairs. Support the implementation of ICT projects related to the Housing Service. Contribute to planning, designing, and delivering training to users of ICT systems within the Housing Service. Requirements: Successful experience managing and supporting multi-functional software in a diverse business environment. Experience working in an IT service desk environment supporting complex systems. Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders to resolve shared problems effectively. Experience processing routine annual billing cycles of computer software, e.g., Rents and Service Charges processes. Experience in software updates installation (e.g., upgrades) for ICT systems, including system integration and testing. Demonstrable knowledge of relational database architecture and proficiency in SQL, PowerBi, SSRS, or similar reporting software. Strong organisational and time management skills to prioritize demanding workloads and tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Qualifications: Formal project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, AGILE) or equivalent experience. Formal qualification in an IT-related discipline (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft). If you are passionate about utilising your skills to contribute to the effective operation of housing systems within a local authority setting, we encourage you to apply.
Apr 18, 2024
Contractor
Job Title: Housing Senior Systems Analyst Contract Duration: 3 months Salary: 440.44/day Location: Havering, Greater London Work Arrangement: Hybrid Job Description: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Housing Senior Systems Analyst to join a local authority Housing Systems Team in Havering. As a pivotal member of the team, you will be directly responsible for ensuring the smooth operation and optimisation of our ICT systems used within the Housing Service. Your role will encompass a range of tasks including application support, system administration, data integrity maintenance, performance monitoring, and collaboration with both internal stakeholders and external software suppliers. Responsibilities: Provide high-standard application support services across ICT systems within the Housing Service. Process cyclical system functions such as Rents and Service Charges in collaboration with users. Maintain data integrity and accuracy within ICT systems. Administer system security and user access rights. Monitor ICT systems performance and data interfaces effectively using trend analysis and system reports. Liaise with software suppliers to identify and resolve system faults. Collaborate with external contractors to create and monitor system interfaces, e.g., Repairs. Support the implementation of ICT projects related to the Housing Service. Contribute to planning, designing, and delivering training to users of ICT systems within the Housing Service. Requirements: Successful experience managing and supporting multi-functional software in a diverse business environment. Experience working in an IT service desk environment supporting complex systems. Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders to resolve shared problems effectively. Experience processing routine annual billing cycles of computer software, e.g., Rents and Service Charges processes. Experience in software updates installation (e.g., upgrades) for ICT systems, including system integration and testing. Demonstrable knowledge of relational database architecture and proficiency in SQL, PowerBi, SSRS, or similar reporting software. Strong organisational and time management skills to prioritize demanding workloads and tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Qualifications: Formal project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, AGILE) or equivalent experience. Formal qualification in an IT-related discipline (e.g., ITIL, Microsoft). If you are passionate about utilising your skills to contribute to the effective operation of housing systems within a local authority setting, we encourage you to apply.
Are you looking to start a career as a Business Analyst (BA) and need tailored recruitment support and the right qualifications to secure your career? A business analyst is a problem solver who for example investigates an issue or area of weakness within an organisation, analyses solutions and helps facilitate the change that is needed. If you enjoy problem solving and analysing, have good admin skills and communicate well, then a career in this rewarding sector will suit you. Demand for junior business analysts continues to soar as organisations need to evolve and stay competitive in an everchanging world. We specialise in placing candidates in the business analysis, change management and project management sectors that have qualified through our business analysis study and placement program. Please note we will be looking to place you in an entry level role so this programme is not aimed at existing Business Analysts. In addition to a new career, you gain a minimum of 4 new internationally recognised qualifications while being fully supported by a team of tutors, mentors, and your own recruitment consultant. The team works with you until you are qualified and placed. Below are salaries in this sector starting at lower-level positions: Administrator/Support: £26,000 Junior Business Analyst: £30,000 Change Analyst: £35,000 Systems Analyst: £40,000 Business Analyst: £50,000 Senior Business Analyst: £60,000 Using our experience in providing UK and internationally accredited Business Analysis training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in the BA sector. How do we do this? 1. Firstly, we place you on a training program which contains the most relevant industry recognised certification courses needed in the industry like the BCS Business Analysis Foundation Course. You can also opt to study the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis to take your studies a step further. 2. Once you have passed the 4 required exams you will be handed over to our recruitment team who will provide you with a professional CV and LinkedIn review, interview support, career advice and tailored support like mock interviews. 3. Our consultants work with you to identify the best opportunities available suited to you. Their tailored support helps you to prepare for interviews and perform at your best. Typically, you will start in a junior business analyst, junior analyst or a support/admin role in this sector. Business Analysts work closely with Project Managers and Change Managers and opportunities in these areas also exist which broadens the net in these sister sectors. To accommodate candidates, the training element of this package is available on finance terms to easily spread the cost of investing in your career. This enables you to get qualified without having to fund all the training costs upfront. In addition, we are so confident in our success with placing qualified candidates that we will refund the cost of the courses to anyone we are unable to place within 12 months of passing their required exams subject to our terms. To get your journey started, enquire now and one of our experienced Course and Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step toward your new career aspirations. We understand this is an important and life changing decision and will provide you with all the information to make an informed decision. Our team looks forward to your enquiry and helping you start a new and financially rewarding career.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Are you looking to start a career as a Business Analyst (BA) and need tailored recruitment support and the right qualifications to secure your career? A business analyst is a problem solver who for example investigates an issue or area of weakness within an organisation, analyses solutions and helps facilitate the change that is needed. If you enjoy problem solving and analysing, have good admin skills and communicate well, then a career in this rewarding sector will suit you. Demand for junior business analysts continues to soar as organisations need to evolve and stay competitive in an everchanging world. We specialise in placing candidates in the business analysis, change management and project management sectors that have qualified through our business analysis study and placement program. Please note we will be looking to place you in an entry level role so this programme is not aimed at existing Business Analysts. In addition to a new career, you gain a minimum of 4 new internationally recognised qualifications while being fully supported by a team of tutors, mentors, and your own recruitment consultant. The team works with you until you are qualified and placed. Below are salaries in this sector starting at lower-level positions: Administrator/Support: £26,000 Junior Business Analyst: £30,000 Change Analyst: £35,000 Systems Analyst: £40,000 Business Analyst: £50,000 Senior Business Analyst: £60,000 Using our experience in providing UK and internationally accredited Business Analysis training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in the BA sector. How do we do this? 1. Firstly, we place you on a training program which contains the most relevant industry recognised certification courses needed in the industry like the BCS Business Analysis Foundation Course. You can also opt to study the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis to take your studies a step further. 2. Once you have passed the 4 required exams you will be handed over to our recruitment team who will provide you with a professional CV and LinkedIn review, interview support, career advice and tailored support like mock interviews. 3. Our consultants work with you to identify the best opportunities available suited to you. Their tailored support helps you to prepare for interviews and perform at your best. Typically, you will start in a junior business analyst, junior analyst or a support/admin role in this sector. Business Analysts work closely with Project Managers and Change Managers and opportunities in these areas also exist which broadens the net in these sister sectors. To accommodate candidates, the training element of this package is available on finance terms to easily spread the cost of investing in your career. This enables you to get qualified without having to fund all the training costs upfront. In addition, we are so confident in our success with placing qualified candidates that we will refund the cost of the courses to anyone we are unable to place within 12 months of passing their required exams subject to our terms. To get your journey started, enquire now and one of our experienced Course and Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step toward your new career aspirations. We understand this is an important and life changing decision and will provide you with all the information to make an informed decision. Our team looks forward to your enquiry and helping you start a new and financially rewarding career.
Following the successful implementation of Workday Financials across several geographic regions, Our Client have an exciting opportunity for a Workday Financials Functional Lead to join their team in London. This newly created role will support the deployment of Workday into the remaining global entities, whilst building on the existing functionality, and support existing users. What you'll be doing * Support day to day system administration; including security, configuration and design of Workday Financials. * Maintain and develop business processes across all of Workday Financials and functional areas. Current modules are core financials plus expenses. * Provide support to end-users of the Workday platform through jira, answering inquiries, resolving issues, and following through on any reported or unresolved issues ensuring a timely and reliable response. * Collaborating closely with our external Workday consultants and Workday (as appropriate and required) directly and overseeing tickets to conclusion while ensuring accurate change management/testing protocol is followed. * Engaging with our community, end-users & senior Finance members to assess business needs and translate those needs into effective streamline technical solutions that promote user adoptions. * Experience holding requirements gathering sessions and documenting outcome, including designing process flow. * Hands on with the bi-annual compulsory releases, implement new functionality and ensuring a successful delivery is always achieved through diligent planning and testing of processes, configuration and integrations. * Stay current with industry trends and best practices to identify system improvements and enhancements. What we're looking for: * Drive and self-motivation, with the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change; * Relationship building, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport; * Collaboration, able to work well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills, and deliver results; * Resilience with the ability to persist and adapt; * Smart problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas; * Professional integrity and a respect for company values. Other requirements * Demonstrable proven experience of having led Workday projects or other Finance systems * Previous Workday certifications an advantage * Solid experience in a Workday Analyst role, with strong transactional experience * Completed multiple system implementation projects with involvement in integrations
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Following the successful implementation of Workday Financials across several geographic regions, Our Client have an exciting opportunity for a Workday Financials Functional Lead to join their team in London. This newly created role will support the deployment of Workday into the remaining global entities, whilst building on the existing functionality, and support existing users. What you'll be doing * Support day to day system administration; including security, configuration and design of Workday Financials. * Maintain and develop business processes across all of Workday Financials and functional areas. Current modules are core financials plus expenses. * Provide support to end-users of the Workday platform through jira, answering inquiries, resolving issues, and following through on any reported or unresolved issues ensuring a timely and reliable response. * Collaborating closely with our external Workday consultants and Workday (as appropriate and required) directly and overseeing tickets to conclusion while ensuring accurate change management/testing protocol is followed. * Engaging with our community, end-users & senior Finance members to assess business needs and translate those needs into effective streamline technical solutions that promote user adoptions. * Experience holding requirements gathering sessions and documenting outcome, including designing process flow. * Hands on with the bi-annual compulsory releases, implement new functionality and ensuring a successful delivery is always achieved through diligent planning and testing of processes, configuration and integrations. * Stay current with industry trends and best practices to identify system improvements and enhancements. What we're looking for: * Drive and self-motivation, with the desire and commitment to succeed, deliver excellence and make positive change; * Relationship building, with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport; * Collaboration, able to work well with others across diverse backgrounds to share information, develop skills, and deliver results; * Resilience with the ability to persist and adapt; * Smart problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a curious and inquisitive mind, and an openness to new ideas; * Professional integrity and a respect for company values. Other requirements * Demonstrable proven experience of having led Workday projects or other Finance systems * Previous Workday certifications an advantage * Solid experience in a Workday Analyst role, with strong transactional experience * Completed multiple system implementation projects with involvement in integrations
Are you looking to start a career as a Business Analyst (BA) and need tailored recruitment support and the right qualifications to secure your career? A business analyst is a problem solver who for example investigates an issue or area of weakness within an organisation, analyses solutions and helps facilitate the change that is needed. If you enjoy problem solving and analysing, have good admin skills and communicate well, then a career in this rewarding sector will suit you. Demand for junior business analysts continues to soar as organisations need to evolve and stay competitive in an everchanging world. We specialise in placing candidates in the business analysis, change management and project management sectors that have qualified through our business analysis study and placement program. Please note we will be looking to place you in an entry level role so this programme is not aimed at existing Business Analysts. In addition to a new career, you gain a minimum of 4 new internationally recognised qualifications while being fully supported by a team of tutors, mentors, and your own recruitment consultant. The team works with you until you are qualified and placed. Below are salaries in this sector starting at lower-level positions: Administrator/Support: £26,000 Junior Business Analyst: £30,000 Change Analyst: £35,000 Systems Analyst: £40,000 Business Analyst: £50,000 Senior Business Analyst: £60,000 Using our experience in providing UK and internationally accredited Business Analysis training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in the BA sector. How do we do this? 1. Firstly, we place you on a training program which contains the most relevant industry recognised certification courses needed in the industry like the BCS Business Analysis Foundation Course. You can also opt to study the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis to take your studies a step further. 2. Once you have passed the 4 required exams you will be handed over to our recruitment team who will provide you with a professional CV and LinkedIn review, interview support, career advice and tailored support like mock interviews. 3. Our consultants work with you to identify the best opportunities available suited to you. Their tailored support helps you to prepare for interviews and perform at your best. Typically, you will start in a junior business analyst, junior analyst or a support/admin role in this sector. Business Analysts work closely with Project Managers and Change Managers and opportunities in these areas also exist which broadens the net in these sister sectors. To accommodate candidates, the training element of this package is available on finance terms to easily spread the cost of investing in your career. This enables you to get qualified without having to fund all the training costs upfront. In addition, we are so confident in our success with placing qualified candidates that we will refund the cost of the courses to anyone we are unable to place within 12 months of passing their required exams subject to our terms. To get your journey started, enquire now and one of our experienced Course and Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step toward your new career aspirations. We understand this is an important and life changing decision and will provide you with all the information to make an informed decision. Our team looks forward to your enquiry and helping you start a new and financially rewarding career.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Are you looking to start a career as a Business Analyst (BA) and need tailored recruitment support and the right qualifications to secure your career? A business analyst is a problem solver who for example investigates an issue or area of weakness within an organisation, analyses solutions and helps facilitate the change that is needed. If you enjoy problem solving and analysing, have good admin skills and communicate well, then a career in this rewarding sector will suit you. Demand for junior business analysts continues to soar as organisations need to evolve and stay competitive in an everchanging world. We specialise in placing candidates in the business analysis, change management and project management sectors that have qualified through our business analysis study and placement program. Please note we will be looking to place you in an entry level role so this programme is not aimed at existing Business Analysts. In addition to a new career, you gain a minimum of 4 new internationally recognised qualifications while being fully supported by a team of tutors, mentors, and your own recruitment consultant. The team works with you until you are qualified and placed. Below are salaries in this sector starting at lower-level positions: Administrator/Support: £26,000 Junior Business Analyst: £30,000 Change Analyst: £35,000 Systems Analyst: £40,000 Business Analyst: £50,000 Senior Business Analyst: £60,000 Using our experience in providing UK and internationally accredited Business Analysis training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in the BA sector. How do we do this? 1. Firstly, we place you on a training program which contains the most relevant industry recognised certification courses needed in the industry like the BCS Business Analysis Foundation Course. You can also opt to study the BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis to take your studies a step further. 2. Once you have passed the 4 required exams you will be handed over to our recruitment team who will provide you with a professional CV and LinkedIn review, interview support, career advice and tailored support like mock interviews. 3. Our consultants work with you to identify the best opportunities available suited to you. Their tailored support helps you to prepare for interviews and perform at your best. Typically, you will start in a junior business analyst, junior analyst or a support/admin role in this sector. Business Analysts work closely with Project Managers and Change Managers and opportunities in these areas also exist which broadens the net in these sister sectors. To accommodate candidates, the training element of this package is available on finance terms to easily spread the cost of investing in your career. This enables you to get qualified without having to fund all the training costs upfront. In addition, we are so confident in our success with placing qualified candidates that we will refund the cost of the courses to anyone we are unable to place within 12 months of passing their required exams subject to our terms. To get your journey started, enquire now and one of our experienced Course and Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step toward your new career aspirations. We understand this is an important and life changing decision and will provide you with all the information to make an informed decision. Our team looks forward to your enquiry and helping you start a new and financially rewarding career.
Business Unit : Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £40,000 - 50,000 per annum DOE Location : Hybrid - remote working with occasional travel to office or hub Live to challenge the status quo. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team Working in Security Operations is a big deal as we play a key role in keeping Virgin Money safe. We're at the beginning of an exciting new journey with a big vision as we grow our team and enhance our security and cyber operation. We're seeking curious, technical geniuses who love to ask 'what if?' We're a diverse bunch who love what we do and ensure we have fun along the way. The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Governance team is currently a small but mighty team of five and part of the wider Security Operations area of TOCS. The team's primary responsibility is Governance of Identity within the bank. What you'll be doing Collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to ensure the IAM requirements are understood. Providing expert knowledge and experience in I&A technologies, taking a strategic view to influence and support architectural direction. Influencing the right IAM outcomes for the organisation to reduce risk, increase quality and reduce manual effort. Raising, managing and ownership of risks. Creating and maintaining a roadmap for the supported technologies, building the solution designs Conducting Privilege Access reviews using specialised Identity Governance and Administration tools such as RSA G&L Assisting in driving an IAM improvements programme to improve efficiencies and reduce risk. Keep us safe by providing advice on appropriate IAM controls across a number of technical disciplines. Ensuring compliance with the IAM elements of the Information Security Policy and associated Access Governance Framework Leading and owning technical projects Supporting project teams to ensure our solution designs meet the organisation's strategic needs. Build relationships with third parties and other teams to identify risks and perform remediation involving directory services (such as Active Directory) health and future strategy. We need you to have. Experience of working within an Information Security IAM related discipline Knowledge of IAM concepts such as RBAC, Toxic Combination management, Privileged access management and monitoring. Practical experience and expert knowledge of IAM/PIM and PAM systems and methodologies including the following RSA IG&L, CyberArk PIM, Microsoft Entra/Azure IAM. Experience of positively influencing at a senior level to get the right outcome. A track record of technical leadership with a passion for inspiring, developing and coaching team members including deputising. Gravitas and experience of leading complex technical projects from development through to production It's a bonus if you have but not essential. RSA G&L certification A qualification in a Cyber Security related discipline. Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID / Azure and certifications. Experience of working in an Agile environment Worked within the Financial Services Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 15 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 29 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Business Unit : Technology Operations & Cyber Security Salary range: £40,000 - 50,000 per annum DOE Location : Hybrid - remote working with occasional travel to office or hub Live to challenge the status quo. Live a life more Virgin. Our Team Working in Security Operations is a big deal as we play a key role in keeping Virgin Money safe. We're at the beginning of an exciting new journey with a big vision as we grow our team and enhance our security and cyber operation. We're seeking curious, technical geniuses who love to ask 'what if?' We're a diverse bunch who love what we do and ensure we have fun along the way. The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Governance team is currently a small but mighty team of five and part of the wider Security Operations area of TOCS. The team's primary responsibility is Governance of Identity within the bank. What you'll be doing Collaborating with technical and business stakeholders to ensure the IAM requirements are understood. Providing expert knowledge and experience in I&A technologies, taking a strategic view to influence and support architectural direction. Influencing the right IAM outcomes for the organisation to reduce risk, increase quality and reduce manual effort. Raising, managing and ownership of risks. Creating and maintaining a roadmap for the supported technologies, building the solution designs Conducting Privilege Access reviews using specialised Identity Governance and Administration tools such as RSA G&L Assisting in driving an IAM improvements programme to improve efficiencies and reduce risk. Keep us safe by providing advice on appropriate IAM controls across a number of technical disciplines. Ensuring compliance with the IAM elements of the Information Security Policy and associated Access Governance Framework Leading and owning technical projects Supporting project teams to ensure our solution designs meet the organisation's strategic needs. Build relationships with third parties and other teams to identify risks and perform remediation involving directory services (such as Active Directory) health and future strategy. We need you to have. Experience of working within an Information Security IAM related discipline Knowledge of IAM concepts such as RBAC, Toxic Combination management, Privileged access management and monitoring. Practical experience and expert knowledge of IAM/PIM and PAM systems and methodologies including the following RSA IG&L, CyberArk PIM, Microsoft Entra/Azure IAM. Experience of positively influencing at a senior level to get the right outcome. A track record of technical leadership with a passion for inspiring, developing and coaching team members including deputising. Gravitas and experience of leading complex technical projects from development through to production It's a bonus if you have but not essential. RSA G&L certification A qualification in a Cyber Security related discipline. Knowledge of Microsoft Entra ID / Azure and certifications. Experience of working in an Agile environment Worked within the Financial Services Red Hot Rewards Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more Up to five extra paid well-being days per year 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows) And there's no waiting around, you'll enjoy these benefits from day one. Feeling insatiably curious about this role? Apply as soon as you can. If we're lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out. We're all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin , so happy to talk flexible working with you. Say hello to Virgin Money We're making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UK's best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we re a workforce to be reckoned with. We're putting the full power of our experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in people's lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, 'Making You Happier About Money', underpins everything we do. We believe in doing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work. Be yourself at Virgin Money Our purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard. As a Disability Confident Leader, we're committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition team Now the legal bit Living A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but we'll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If you're successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years' worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regime and Certification Regime, it requires enhanced pre-employment checks - we'll ask for six years of regulatory references, and once in the role, you'll be subject to periodic employment checks. Advertised: 15 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time Applications close: 29 Apr 2024 GMT Daylight Time
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The Opportunity At QBE Europe we are looking for a Global Reinsurance Process Business Analyst to join our team in London. The purpose of this role is to transform the end-to-end outwards reinsurance process. The Global Reinsurance Finance and Operations Transformation Program will deliver an integrated global set of processes and systems spanning Reinsurance Contract Capture, Premium Allocation, RI Cession / Recovery, Credit Control, End to End Financial Close and Reinsurance Reporting. The Purpose of this role is to transform the end-to-end Outwards Reinsurance process. This is a high profile role, providing the individual exposure to the entire operation of the reinsurance departments of QBE including, Underwriting, Claims, RI Placement, Operations, Credit Control, Finance and Actuarial. If you are an individual who loves problem solving, has an inquisitive mindset and a passion to change things then this is an exciting opportunity for a clear advancement in your current skills. Your new role The role will involve a complete replacement of all legacy outward reinsurance platforms over 3 - 7 years spanning all European operations and other Divisions within QBE. Expert in requirements documentation, including business, functional, reporting and data requirements within a Reinsurance Finance Operations function, to feed into the development of the Reinsurance System and Reporting output. Experienced in mapping and reconciling data and working with Reinsurance and Chart of Accounts concepts. Ability to work closely with business stakeholders as well as third parties to understand and clarify business needs and ensure these are translated into optimum solutions. Ensure high standards of service are maintained and improved upon. Determines own work priorities and activities in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of personal and team objectives. About you Reinsurance or Insurance experience is required. Ability to work closely with the project workstream team to deliver work package deliverables. Lead the execution of agreed approaches to deliver the outputs within agreed parameters. Facilitate and lead discussions with the business stakeholders and Reinsurance Transformation Lead regarding planning requirements, identify and document business, functional, reporting and data requirements. Manage the assigned deliverables, raising appropriate risks and issues to the attention of senior stakeholders, with mitigating actions Microsoft Power BI and SQL knowledge is preferred. Project Management software such as Jira is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word & Visio) is required. Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created "At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; Employer of the Year 2022Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Primary Details Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Employee The Opportunity At QBE Europe we are looking for a Global Reinsurance Process Business Analyst to join our team in London. The purpose of this role is to transform the end-to-end outwards reinsurance process. The Global Reinsurance Finance and Operations Transformation Program will deliver an integrated global set of processes and systems spanning Reinsurance Contract Capture, Premium Allocation, RI Cession / Recovery, Credit Control, End to End Financial Close and Reinsurance Reporting. The Purpose of this role is to transform the end-to-end Outwards Reinsurance process. This is a high profile role, providing the individual exposure to the entire operation of the reinsurance departments of QBE including, Underwriting, Claims, RI Placement, Operations, Credit Control, Finance and Actuarial. If you are an individual who loves problem solving, has an inquisitive mindset and a passion to change things then this is an exciting opportunity for a clear advancement in your current skills. Your new role The role will involve a complete replacement of all legacy outward reinsurance platforms over 3 - 7 years spanning all European operations and other Divisions within QBE. Expert in requirements documentation, including business, functional, reporting and data requirements within a Reinsurance Finance Operations function, to feed into the development of the Reinsurance System and Reporting output. Experienced in mapping and reconciling data and working with Reinsurance and Chart of Accounts concepts. Ability to work closely with business stakeholders as well as third parties to understand and clarify business needs and ensure these are translated into optimum solutions. Ensure high standards of service are maintained and improved upon. Determines own work priorities and activities in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of personal and team objectives. About you Reinsurance or Insurance experience is required. Ability to work closely with the project workstream team to deliver work package deliverables. Lead the execution of agreed approaches to deliver the outputs within agreed parameters. Facilitate and lead discussions with the business stakeholders and Reinsurance Transformation Lead regarding planning requirements, identify and document business, functional, reporting and data requirements. Manage the assigned deliverables, raising appropriate risks and issues to the attention of senior stakeholders, with mitigating actions Microsoft Power BI and SQL knowledge is preferred. Project Management software such as Jira is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word & Visio) is required. Why QBE? At My Best At QBE, we want our people to feel rewarded and inspired to perform at their best, that's why we have created "At My Best". It's our connection, our way of showing we have your back. We understand that one size doesn't fit all and that priorities can change depending on your life stage. That is why our blend of wellbeing initiatives and benefits offer flexibility to suit what matters most to you. It's in the culture of our business, our QBE DNA, to support our people. Everything we do is underpinned by our QBE DNA - because we know it's not just what we do that matters, it's how we do it that makes the difference. In addition to this, we also offer flexible parental leave for both parents and have several employee network groups that support and empower our diverse workforce. At QBE, we view our people as our most precious asset. We understand the importance of fostering a work environment that is responsive to the changing needs of today's workforce. QBE aims to build a workplace that is fair and inclusive because we want to attract and retain the best people to do the job, we have adopted flexible working across the company and welcome this conversation. Some of the award's QBE are proud to have won, been a finalist for, and shortlisted for include; Employer of the Year 2022Winner - Insurance Insider British Claims Awards 2022 Winner - InsurTech Award Insurance Times Claims Excellence Awards 2022 Winner - Claims Product Solution of the Year Working Families Best Practice Awards 2021 Finalist for: Best COVID-19 Response Insurance Post British Insurance Awards 2022 Shortlisted for: Best Customer Care, Diversity & Inclusion Initiative of the Year 2022, Specialist Insurer of the Year (for Construction), General Insurer of the Year We are proud to have partnerships with organisations such as Stonewall and Working Families, and our commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, the UN Women's Empowerment Principles and Race at Work charter helps keep us accountable and transparent Inclusion of Diversity We are striving to create a workplace culture where all our people feel included, and we are committed to building a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we operate in. We know that diversity of thought, background and experience enables better decision making, improves the quality of our delivery and helps us to meet the needs of our customers.