Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Dec 20, 2023
Full time
Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
Jun 05, 2023
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
CTP - Compliance & Assurance Officer
£45,192 to £49,280 plus a Location allowance of £1,721. You will receive £45,192 the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £49,280 will be via incremental progression.
Location: Across London
Take your place at the forefront of national security and public safety
Threats to the UK are always changing and evolving, especially when it comes to cyber security. Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) plays a crucial role in keeping our country — and everyone in it — safe. In this role, you’ll be contributing to something that really matters as you make sure that officers and staff can continue to protect the UK.
From monitoring mailboxes to supporting accreditation and managing enquiries, you’ll be responsible for providing CT governing bodies with assurance that policies and procedures are adhered to.
It will see you supporting regions right across the CTP Network and establish local mechanisms to continually monitor and maintain compliance. This will involve IT related monitoring and audits, and it’ll also call on your ability to collate, interpret and evaluate information to produce detailed reports in a clear format. You’ll be producing high level reports for senior management on assurance activity and findings, and making recommendations for any areas that could be improved.
You’ll need initiative, drive, personal resilience and the motivation to deliver a high quality service. Your experience in the administration of security incidents will be key, as will your skills in collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Ideally, you’ll also have a background or qualification in cyber security, computing or information security.
You can be sure you’ll be among some of the best and brightest individuals around. You’ll also have the chance to learn new skills and be part of a team operating at the highest level of national responsibilities.
As well as this, you’ll enjoy benefits including substantial annual leave, Civil Service pension arrangements, interest free season ticket loans, flexible working conditions and more.
Vetting
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post.
Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.
Confidentiality Agreement
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.
Our Employee Commitments
Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.
Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’.
Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements and including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).
Counter Terrorism Policing recruitment is open to all, but we are keen to positively support those who are younger in service to join into our specialist environment.
Please click on the below link to view an online candidate information pack that will you give you an insight into the Met, the competency framework we use which shapes our daily work behaviours, the application process and a host of other information, that will help inform and support your application:
https://sscl-innovation.com/MPScandidatepack/
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met . Applications will be via a detailed CV and online application form.
Completed applications must be submitted by 10 January 2023.
We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of London’s communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer the Met have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
Dec 13, 2022
Full time
CTP - Compliance & Assurance Officer
£45,192 to £49,280 plus a Location allowance of £1,721. You will receive £45,192 the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £49,280 will be via incremental progression.
Location: Across London
Take your place at the forefront of national security and public safety
Threats to the UK are always changing and evolving, especially when it comes to cyber security. Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) plays a crucial role in keeping our country — and everyone in it — safe. In this role, you’ll be contributing to something that really matters as you make sure that officers and staff can continue to protect the UK.
From monitoring mailboxes to supporting accreditation and managing enquiries, you’ll be responsible for providing CT governing bodies with assurance that policies and procedures are adhered to.
It will see you supporting regions right across the CTP Network and establish local mechanisms to continually monitor and maintain compliance. This will involve IT related monitoring and audits, and it’ll also call on your ability to collate, interpret and evaluate information to produce detailed reports in a clear format. You’ll be producing high level reports for senior management on assurance activity and findings, and making recommendations for any areas that could be improved.
You’ll need initiative, drive, personal resilience and the motivation to deliver a high quality service. Your experience in the administration of security incidents will be key, as will your skills in collaboration and stakeholder engagement. Ideally, you’ll also have a background or qualification in cyber security, computing or information security.
You can be sure you’ll be among some of the best and brightest individuals around. You’ll also have the chance to learn new skills and be part of a team operating at the highest level of national responsibilities.
As well as this, you’ll enjoy benefits including substantial annual leave, Civil Service pension arrangements, interest free season ticket loans, flexible working conditions and more.
Vetting
This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post.
Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) or Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post.
Confidentiality Agreement
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.
Our Employee Commitments
Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.
Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’.
Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements and including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).
Counter Terrorism Policing recruitment is open to all, but we are keen to positively support those who are younger in service to join into our specialist environment.
Please click on the below link to view an online candidate information pack that will you give you an insight into the Met, the competency framework we use which shapes our daily work behaviours, the application process and a host of other information, that will help inform and support your application:
https://sscl-innovation.com/MPScandidatepack/
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met . Applications will be via a detailed CV and online application form.
Completed applications must be submitted by 10 January 2023.
We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of London’s communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer the Met have committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
Bramwith Consulting HEAD OF PROCUREMENT - TECH/DATA/DIGITAL - LONDON X 2 PW - FINANCIAL REGULATORY BOARD - £90-115K + £5K + BENEFITS An exciting opportunity as Head of Procurement has emerged within the financial services sector, specifically targeting individuals with public sector experience. In this role, you will hold a pivotal position in steering strategic transformation within the organisation, particularly focusing on Technology services. This presents an exciting chance to influence the trajectory of procurement in accordance with their Technology Vision Statement and Strategy amidst a significant period of change As the Head of Procurement for Technology, Data, and Digital (DDaT), you will lead the charge in delivering innovative procurement solutions that align with our strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), you will oversee a team responsible for driving commercial outcomes and ensuring value for money across DDaT categories. Your expertise in futuristic technology, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), will be instrumental in educating and guiding the financial services industry through innovative technologies such as AI Develop and manage a pipeline of procurement projects, prioritizing key initiatives and allocating resources effectively. Establish effective category strategies aligned with organizational priorities, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and benefits tracking. Provide expert advice and guidance on procurement best practices, utilizing market intelligence to optimize outcomes. Lead complex supplier negotiations and contract management activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and risk mitigation. Advocate for change initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement function This position presents a unique opportunity for individuals with public sector experience to join our Procurement leadership team during a phase of transformation and expansion. You will have the opportunity to lead change initiatives, drive digital enablement, and make a tangible impact on our organization's success. With our commitment to your professional development and a supportive work environment, you will be equipped with the necessary tools and resources to excel. If you are keen to understand more about this role, please reach out to Sophie at Key skills: Procurement, Digital, Technology, Data, Technology, Information Technology Procurement, Senior procurement Management, Procurement Manager, Indirect, Banking, finance, public sector, contract management, commercial, compliance Add your cover letter for supporting information here. Upload a CV Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy Fields marked with are required. Upload CV Name Email Upload Would you like us to hold onto your details so that we can keep you up to date with relevant opportunities? Add your cover letter for supporting information here. Upload a CV Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy Fields marked with are required. Upload CV Name Email Upload Would you like us to hold onto your details so that we can keep you up to date with relevant opportunities? Add your cover letter for supporting information here. Upload a CV Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy Fields marked with are required. Copyright (c) 2019 Bramwith Consulting. All rights Reserved. Functional Functional Always active The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Preferences Preferences The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Statistics Statistics The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Marketing Marketing The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Bramwith Consulting HEAD OF PROCUREMENT - TECH/DATA/DIGITAL - LONDON X 2 PW - FINANCIAL REGULATORY BOARD - £90-115K + £5K + BENEFITS An exciting opportunity as Head of Procurement has emerged within the financial services sector, specifically targeting individuals with public sector experience. In this role, you will hold a pivotal position in steering strategic transformation within the organisation, particularly focusing on Technology services. This presents an exciting chance to influence the trajectory of procurement in accordance with their Technology Vision Statement and Strategy amidst a significant period of change As the Head of Procurement for Technology, Data, and Digital (DDaT), you will lead the charge in delivering innovative procurement solutions that align with our strategic objectives. Reporting directly to the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), you will oversee a team responsible for driving commercial outcomes and ensuring value for money across DDaT categories. Your expertise in futuristic technology, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), will be instrumental in educating and guiding the financial services industry through innovative technologies such as AI Develop and manage a pipeline of procurement projects, prioritizing key initiatives and allocating resources effectively. Establish effective category strategies aligned with organizational priorities, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and benefits tracking. Provide expert advice and guidance on procurement best practices, utilizing market intelligence to optimize outcomes. Lead complex supplier negotiations and contract management activities, ensuring compliance with regulations and risk mitigation. Advocate for change initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the procurement function This position presents a unique opportunity for individuals with public sector experience to join our Procurement leadership team during a phase of transformation and expansion. You will have the opportunity to lead change initiatives, drive digital enablement, and make a tangible impact on our organization's success. With our commitment to your professional development and a supportive work environment, you will be equipped with the necessary tools and resources to excel. If you are keen to understand more about this role, please reach out to Sophie at Key skills: Procurement, Digital, Technology, Data, Technology, Information Technology Procurement, Senior procurement Management, Procurement Manager, Indirect, Banking, finance, public sector, contract management, commercial, compliance Add your cover letter for supporting information here. Upload a CV Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy Fields marked with are required. Upload CV Name Email Upload Would you like us to hold onto your details so that we can keep you up to date with relevant opportunities? Add your cover letter for supporting information here. Upload a CV Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy Fields marked with are required. Upload CV Name Email Upload Would you like us to hold onto your details so that we can keep you up to date with relevant opportunities? Add your cover letter for supporting information here. Upload a CV Upload your CV to accompany your application for this job. Please tick this box to consent to us using your data. How we use your data is outlined in our privacy policy Fields marked with are required. Copyright (c) 2019 Bramwith Consulting. All rights Reserved. Functional Functional Always active The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Preferences Preferences The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Statistics Statistics The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Marketing Marketing The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
Greater London Authority, one of our largest public sector clients based in London are looking to recruit Digital Communications Officer to join their team on an initial 3-month contract (with possibilities of further extensions). The role is full time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, 3 days in office and 2 days' work from home. The office is based at City Hall which is near Canning Town on the Jubilee line or Royal Victoria on the DLR. Pay rate: £20.69 per hour PAYE or £26.28 per hour Umbrella Job Purpose: Working with the Senior Press Officer, to provide media and communications support for Labour Assembly Members in all matters relating to press. To support the development and implementation of the media and communications strategy of the Labour Group. Key responsibilities: To provide wide-ranging media support (Facebook and Twitter/X) to Labour Assembly Members, seeking and exploiting opportunities to raise the profile of Labour Assembly Members to promote their work and support their roles as an Assembly Member. To produce timely and well-written media releases, media statements, newsletters, articles and constituency reports, to publication standard, on behalf of Assembly Members, with the support of the Senior Stakeholder and Communications Officer. To contribute to the team's digital media work, working with the Digital Communications Officer. This will involve producing outputs including material for online campaigns and social media activity, to publication standard. To use political awareness and good communication skills to undertake a range of media and communications activities. To act as a first, primary point of contact for Assembly Members for members of the press and media. To keep up to date with developments in current affairs to provide proactive public affairs support to the London Assembly Labour Group Members, including working with colleagues to identify questions for Mayor's Question Time arising from, and leading to, local, regional and strategic press campaigns. To manage resources allocated to the job in accordance with the Authority's policies and code of Ethics and Standards; to realise the benefits of London's diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London's communities; to realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, participating in multi-discipline cross departmental and organisational group and task teams. Due to the nature of the role, applicants with press and digital social media experience is essential to be able to carry out the role. If you have the required experience and skill set apply now by forwarding your CV across in a MS Word format.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Greater London Authority, one of our largest public sector clients based in London are looking to recruit Digital Communications Officer to join their team on an initial 3-month contract (with possibilities of further extensions). The role is full time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, 3 days in office and 2 days' work from home. The office is based at City Hall which is near Canning Town on the Jubilee line or Royal Victoria on the DLR. Pay rate: £20.69 per hour PAYE or £26.28 per hour Umbrella Job Purpose: Working with the Senior Press Officer, to provide media and communications support for Labour Assembly Members in all matters relating to press. To support the development and implementation of the media and communications strategy of the Labour Group. Key responsibilities: To provide wide-ranging media support (Facebook and Twitter/X) to Labour Assembly Members, seeking and exploiting opportunities to raise the profile of Labour Assembly Members to promote their work and support their roles as an Assembly Member. To produce timely and well-written media releases, media statements, newsletters, articles and constituency reports, to publication standard, on behalf of Assembly Members, with the support of the Senior Stakeholder and Communications Officer. To contribute to the team's digital media work, working with the Digital Communications Officer. This will involve producing outputs including material for online campaigns and social media activity, to publication standard. To use political awareness and good communication skills to undertake a range of media and communications activities. To act as a first, primary point of contact for Assembly Members for members of the press and media. To keep up to date with developments in current affairs to provide proactive public affairs support to the London Assembly Labour Group Members, including working with colleagues to identify questions for Mayor's Question Time arising from, and leading to, local, regional and strategic press campaigns. To manage resources allocated to the job in accordance with the Authority's policies and code of Ethics and Standards; to realise the benefits of London's diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London's communities; to realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this job, participating in multi-discipline cross departmental and organisational group and task teams. Due to the nature of the role, applicants with press and digital social media experience is essential to be able to carry out the role. If you have the required experience and skill set apply now by forwarding your CV across in a MS Word format.
IT Support Officer / Administrator (1st line Support) £c30-35k+ Benefits South East ABJ6998 PERMANENT MUST HAVE OWN TRANSPORT As an IT Support Officer you will provide effective 1st and 2nd line IT assistance across all aspects of the SME business. As IT support administrator you will support the companies user base at a 1st and 2nd line support level, including desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, telephone system and other endpoint devices. Onsite Key Responsibilities Installing, configuring and maintaining Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktop environment. Provide 1st line support for users via the IT Service Desk. Support end users in a physical and virtualised (VMWare) environment. Configuration & installation of hardware & software for desktop and mobile devices. Ensure all communication systems provide a seamless service and aim to resolve incidents as promptly as possible. Administer user accounts on AD and Exchange, as well as amending and maintaining permissions across file storage to ensure security levels and access to restricted and confidential information is set appropriately. Flexibility to travel when needed between locations and remote support of other offices. Support the existing Enterprise messaging (Microsoft Exchange) & unified communication systems (Mitel). Carry out any reasonable duties as identified by your line manager or team leader Positively represent the company to our customers and suppliers Ensure compliance with our ISO standards. Fully participate in the company's performance management and development programmes. Maximise own ability to produce quality work, on time, and to brief, utilising best skills and available technology. Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. Knowledge/Skills/Experience Background in IT in relevant fields (e.g. Information Systems, Information Technology, Applied Networking, System Administration). Windows 10 and Windows 11, VMWare Microsoft Exchange Experience with desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, telephone system. Some commercial experience in a SME organisation To Apply : Please contact Alison Basson,
May 02, 2024
Full time
IT Support Officer / Administrator (1st line Support) £c30-35k+ Benefits South East ABJ6998 PERMANENT MUST HAVE OWN TRANSPORT As an IT Support Officer you will provide effective 1st and 2nd line IT assistance across all aspects of the SME business. As IT support administrator you will support the companies user base at a 1st and 2nd line support level, including desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, telephone system and other endpoint devices. Onsite Key Responsibilities Installing, configuring and maintaining Windows 10 and Windows 11 desktop environment. Provide 1st line support for users via the IT Service Desk. Support end users in a physical and virtualised (VMWare) environment. Configuration & installation of hardware & software for desktop and mobile devices. Ensure all communication systems provide a seamless service and aim to resolve incidents as promptly as possible. Administer user accounts on AD and Exchange, as well as amending and maintaining permissions across file storage to ensure security levels and access to restricted and confidential information is set appropriately. Flexibility to travel when needed between locations and remote support of other offices. Support the existing Enterprise messaging (Microsoft Exchange) & unified communication systems (Mitel). Carry out any reasonable duties as identified by your line manager or team leader Positively represent the company to our customers and suppliers Ensure compliance with our ISO standards. Fully participate in the company's performance management and development programmes. Maximise own ability to produce quality work, on time, and to brief, utilising best skills and available technology. Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements. Knowledge/Skills/Experience Background in IT in relevant fields (e.g. Information Systems, Information Technology, Applied Networking, System Administration). Windows 10 and Windows 11, VMWare Microsoft Exchange Experience with desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, telephone system. Some commercial experience in a SME organisation To Apply : Please contact Alison Basson,
Working on a large ERP Programme. Must have experience of ERP and be an excellent project / Programme Support Officer. Contract role OIR35 Hybrid working South Midlands, 2-3 days a week. MUST HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN UK. £(Apply online only)pd - Jr Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Programme Support This role will be responsible for assisting the ERP project and Programme Managers through Vendor selection, requirements, and detailed documentation / due diligence in the early stages before moving into delivery phases. Essential • Demonstrable experience working in a Project Support function • Experience of project delivery lifecycle in equivalently sized organisations • Excellent interpersonal skills for fostering good relations with staff, stakeholders • ICT literate with effective drafting and writing skills Desirable • A good knowledge of a PPM tool and MS project • An understanding of the programme/project delivery lifecycle • Experience of supporting Board level steering groups • P3O, PRINCE2 qualification or equivalent Please apply in the first instance for the chance to work with the fantastic organisation.
May 01, 2024
Contractor
Working on a large ERP Programme. Must have experience of ERP and be an excellent project / Programme Support Officer. Contract role OIR35 Hybrid working South Midlands, 2-3 days a week. MUST HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN UK. £(Apply online only)pd - Jr Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Programme Support This role will be responsible for assisting the ERP project and Programme Managers through Vendor selection, requirements, and detailed documentation / due diligence in the early stages before moving into delivery phases. Essential • Demonstrable experience working in a Project Support function • Experience of project delivery lifecycle in equivalently sized organisations • Excellent interpersonal skills for fostering good relations with staff, stakeholders • ICT literate with effective drafting and writing skills Desirable • A good knowledge of a PPM tool and MS project • An understanding of the programme/project delivery lifecycle • Experience of supporting Board level steering groups • P3O, PRINCE2 qualification or equivalent Please apply in the first instance for the chance to work with the fantastic organisation.
Under the leadership of the Chief Technology Officer, this London-based global insurance firm has launched a multi-year project to redevelop and modernize the full technology stack, encompassing pricing and other analytics, risk management, market data and trade capture and reporting. This project is nearing the end of phase one, which over the past year and a half of fast-paced exploration, design and delivery, has successfully delivered to production several key components and established the core engineering required for the new platform. As they move into phase two - which will involve multiple and varied projects running in parallel - there are opportunities for a select few new hires to join the project team. This is a rare chance to work with and learn from a team of extremely highly regarded, experienced and friendly software engineers. Every employee here has the opportunity to make a real impact to the business. The engineering team are open to new technologies and creative ideas. Responsibilities: Be part of the team responsible for the major build-out of functionality on the new platform, using a combination of Rust and Python Project including but not limited to: Trade modelling and pricing Market data processing Risk reporting Scenario analytics tools Dev Ops / platform engineering Participate in BAU support rota (shared across Strats and Technology), providing useful opportunities to interact with colleagues across diverse areas of the business In general, my client is looking for smart, commercial, problem-solving-oriented, "get-things-done" candidates with a proven track record of delivering robust, high performance software and quantitative analyses and with either experience in financial markets or a keen interest to learn about them. Skills & Experience Required: Advanced analytical skills (typically evidenced by a degree in maths, physics, computer science, engineering, etc.) A deep passion for technology and software development Excellence in applied programming skills - Python, Rust, C++ or other major languages (experience with the proprietary "securities language" Slang is not expected - but the role may involve some Slang development) A team player with excellent communication skills Desirable : Demonstrable, applied expertise in creating and validating pricing and/or risk models for use in a financial services organisation. Understanding of Fixed Income products and derivatives. A broad understanding of model risk, bringing new approaches and processes. Python programming experience Rust programming experience A track record of contributions to an open source project Linux/Unix experience Microsoft Windows experience Cloud computing experience Competencies Technical Skills - Demonstrates strong technical skills required for the role, pays attention to detail, takes initiative to broaden his/her knowledge and demonstrates appropriate analytical skills Drive and Motivation - Be a self-starter; successfully handles multiple tasks, takes initiative to improve his/her own performance, works intensely towards extremely challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles or setbacks Client and Business Focus - Effectively handles difficult requests, builds trusting, long-term relationships with clients and service providers, helps the client to identify/define needs and manages client/business expectations Teamwork - Demonstrate evidence of being a strong team player, collaborates with others within and across teams, encourages other team members to participate and contribute and acknowledges others' contributions Communication Skills - Communicates what is relevant and important in a clear and concise manner and shares information/new ideas with others Judgement and Problem solving - Thinks ahead, anticipates questions, plans for contingencies, finds alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives. Sees the big picture and effectively analyses complex issues Creativity/Innovation - Looks for new ways to improve current processes and develop creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value Influencing Outcomes - Presents sound, persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions. Takes a position on issues and influences others' opinions and presents persuasive recommendations Contact If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch: George Hutchinson-Binks ()
May 01, 2024
Full time
Under the leadership of the Chief Technology Officer, this London-based global insurance firm has launched a multi-year project to redevelop and modernize the full technology stack, encompassing pricing and other analytics, risk management, market data and trade capture and reporting. This project is nearing the end of phase one, which over the past year and a half of fast-paced exploration, design and delivery, has successfully delivered to production several key components and established the core engineering required for the new platform. As they move into phase two - which will involve multiple and varied projects running in parallel - there are opportunities for a select few new hires to join the project team. This is a rare chance to work with and learn from a team of extremely highly regarded, experienced and friendly software engineers. Every employee here has the opportunity to make a real impact to the business. The engineering team are open to new technologies and creative ideas. Responsibilities: Be part of the team responsible for the major build-out of functionality on the new platform, using a combination of Rust and Python Project including but not limited to: Trade modelling and pricing Market data processing Risk reporting Scenario analytics tools Dev Ops / platform engineering Participate in BAU support rota (shared across Strats and Technology), providing useful opportunities to interact with colleagues across diverse areas of the business In general, my client is looking for smart, commercial, problem-solving-oriented, "get-things-done" candidates with a proven track record of delivering robust, high performance software and quantitative analyses and with either experience in financial markets or a keen interest to learn about them. Skills & Experience Required: Advanced analytical skills (typically evidenced by a degree in maths, physics, computer science, engineering, etc.) A deep passion for technology and software development Excellence in applied programming skills - Python, Rust, C++ or other major languages (experience with the proprietary "securities language" Slang is not expected - but the role may involve some Slang development) A team player with excellent communication skills Desirable : Demonstrable, applied expertise in creating and validating pricing and/or risk models for use in a financial services organisation. Understanding of Fixed Income products and derivatives. A broad understanding of model risk, bringing new approaches and processes. Python programming experience Rust programming experience A track record of contributions to an open source project Linux/Unix experience Microsoft Windows experience Cloud computing experience Competencies Technical Skills - Demonstrates strong technical skills required for the role, pays attention to detail, takes initiative to broaden his/her knowledge and demonstrates appropriate analytical skills Drive and Motivation - Be a self-starter; successfully handles multiple tasks, takes initiative to improve his/her own performance, works intensely towards extremely challenging goals and persists in the face of obstacles or setbacks Client and Business Focus - Effectively handles difficult requests, builds trusting, long-term relationships with clients and service providers, helps the client to identify/define needs and manages client/business expectations Teamwork - Demonstrate evidence of being a strong team player, collaborates with others within and across teams, encourages other team members to participate and contribute and acknowledges others' contributions Communication Skills - Communicates what is relevant and important in a clear and concise manner and shares information/new ideas with others Judgement and Problem solving - Thinks ahead, anticipates questions, plans for contingencies, finds alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives. Sees the big picture and effectively analyses complex issues Creativity/Innovation - Looks for new ways to improve current processes and develop creative solutions that are grounded in reality and have practical value Influencing Outcomes - Presents sound, persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions. Takes a position on issues and influences others' opinions and presents persuasive recommendations Contact If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch: George Hutchinson-Binks ()
Fractional Chief Digital Information Officers - UK Digital Hub What is the Agile Talent Community? The Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals given the opportunity to work with our clients on a project-by-project basis and provided with strong support and development opportunities offered by Grant Thornton. You'll get the freedom and advice to work in a way that suits you, that is compliant, and be able to choose the projects you take on, allowing you the independence to manage your time more effectively. The Agile Talent Community reflects the same values that sit at the heart of Grant Thornton: a commitment to diversity and inclusion, a client centric, quality driven ethos and a fundamental care for our people and doing what's right, ahead of what's easy. Joining us in Central Client Services & UK Digital Hub Team For our client facing teams to be successful it is important that we have an excellent support structure. Our Central Client Services teams comprise of skilled experts who can advise and support our business with their day-to-day needs. We work collaboratively and our roles have a tremendous impact on our business's customer experience. We support our business in ensuring they have the right talent in their teams, provide training and support to our employees. We help our business to be resilient, strategic, act ethically and we ensure it has the tools it needs to meet client demands. Some of these services includes a world class technical support, marketing & business development team, HR, resourcing, and well-being support. Our internal client support teams are invaluable in the smooth running of our business and provide a quality client and people experience. The UK Digital Hub team is formed of specialists that work across all areas of Grant Thornton helping the service lines to develop their own digital solutions and manage digital change in the service of our clients to ensure that all work is delivered to a high standard. Skills we're looking for : Consultants who have operated as Chief Digital Information Officers (CDIO) for five years or more, during which time they will have: Operated at C-Suite level. Aligned stakeholders to the vision, strategy and plans for Digital, Data and Technology transformation. Developed and secured board support for an organisations' Digital Transformation strategy. Developed business cases that secured investment in transformation programs and projects. Initiated and had accountability for Digital programs and projects, including a significant cloud migration programme. Led Enterprise Architecture (EA) definition initiatives ensuring Data, Applications and Technology domains align to the Business. Overseen Design Authority arrangements ensuring that Products, Solutions, and services align to Policies, Principles and Standards. Led and managed large multi-disciplinary teams of technical experts. P&L accountability for significant revenue (run) and capital (build) budgets. Been responsible for the development of Digital (software) Products that satisfy the needs of the business as articulated by the Product Manager. Run an efficient and effective IT Service Management service, where value has been optimised and service users were delighted. Secured ISO27001 accreditation for an organisation. What's in it for you ? Opportunity: Once you become part of the Agile Talent Community, you will be exposed to a variety of short-term or long-term projects within our Actuarial & Insurance Consulting team enabling you to deliver exceptional service to our clients and help communities and businesses flourish. On top of that, you will be able to continue growing your skillset, building up your experience and network of business connections all whilst working alongside the Grant Thornton's team of experts. This position also gives you the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK with occasional travel required to our London office once the restrictions ease fully. Development: We believe our success is intrinsically linked to yours and will provide necessary training and support whether you're on a project or not. From helping you navigate incoming regulation for freelancers to providing dedicated points of contact and offering training, we will always be there to support, advise and help you develop. Independence: A project focus lets you take on work as and when you want. The projects themselves will generally be full time, but this control allows you to create room around them for other priorities. We know you will need scope to pursue other interests whether personal or professional. The Agile Talent Community provides you that space without restriction. Everyday inclusion Our ambition is that we are fully inclusive every day. This means that our working environment is one where everyone's experience is important. Where people are treated fairly, and everyone has equal access to opportunities and where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We want to create a culture where it's okay to ask questions and to understand more about different perspectives, so that we continuously educate and inform each other. How to join You'll first apply through our application website. We'll ask you for your CV and some basic details. If your skills match what we are looking for, one of our recruiters will get in touch and walk you through the interview process. If there's interest to continue, we'll invite you to an interview with some of our key business leads. If successful, the final step will be to complete the onboarding process and background checks. We strive to ensure all our information, products, and services are accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments to our processes to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the Agile Talent Team to discuss: Please take a look at what some of our current contractors have to say: Please feel free to reach out to Alexander Reade to discuss the Agile Talent Community prior to applying should you have any questions at who will be happy to help.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Fractional Chief Digital Information Officers - UK Digital Hub What is the Agile Talent Community? The Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals given the opportunity to work with our clients on a project-by-project basis and provided with strong support and development opportunities offered by Grant Thornton. You'll get the freedom and advice to work in a way that suits you, that is compliant, and be able to choose the projects you take on, allowing you the independence to manage your time more effectively. The Agile Talent Community reflects the same values that sit at the heart of Grant Thornton: a commitment to diversity and inclusion, a client centric, quality driven ethos and a fundamental care for our people and doing what's right, ahead of what's easy. Joining us in Central Client Services & UK Digital Hub Team For our client facing teams to be successful it is important that we have an excellent support structure. Our Central Client Services teams comprise of skilled experts who can advise and support our business with their day-to-day needs. We work collaboratively and our roles have a tremendous impact on our business's customer experience. We support our business in ensuring they have the right talent in their teams, provide training and support to our employees. We help our business to be resilient, strategic, act ethically and we ensure it has the tools it needs to meet client demands. Some of these services includes a world class technical support, marketing & business development team, HR, resourcing, and well-being support. Our internal client support teams are invaluable in the smooth running of our business and provide a quality client and people experience. The UK Digital Hub team is formed of specialists that work across all areas of Grant Thornton helping the service lines to develop their own digital solutions and manage digital change in the service of our clients to ensure that all work is delivered to a high standard. Skills we're looking for : Consultants who have operated as Chief Digital Information Officers (CDIO) for five years or more, during which time they will have: Operated at C-Suite level. Aligned stakeholders to the vision, strategy and plans for Digital, Data and Technology transformation. Developed and secured board support for an organisations' Digital Transformation strategy. Developed business cases that secured investment in transformation programs and projects. Initiated and had accountability for Digital programs and projects, including a significant cloud migration programme. Led Enterprise Architecture (EA) definition initiatives ensuring Data, Applications and Technology domains align to the Business. Overseen Design Authority arrangements ensuring that Products, Solutions, and services align to Policies, Principles and Standards. Led and managed large multi-disciplinary teams of technical experts. P&L accountability for significant revenue (run) and capital (build) budgets. Been responsible for the development of Digital (software) Products that satisfy the needs of the business as articulated by the Product Manager. Run an efficient and effective IT Service Management service, where value has been optimised and service users were delighted. Secured ISO27001 accreditation for an organisation. What's in it for you ? Opportunity: Once you become part of the Agile Talent Community, you will be exposed to a variety of short-term or long-term projects within our Actuarial & Insurance Consulting team enabling you to deliver exceptional service to our clients and help communities and businesses flourish. On top of that, you will be able to continue growing your skillset, building up your experience and network of business connections all whilst working alongside the Grant Thornton's team of experts. This position also gives you the flexibility to work from anywhere in the UK with occasional travel required to our London office once the restrictions ease fully. Development: We believe our success is intrinsically linked to yours and will provide necessary training and support whether you're on a project or not. From helping you navigate incoming regulation for freelancers to providing dedicated points of contact and offering training, we will always be there to support, advise and help you develop. Independence: A project focus lets you take on work as and when you want. The projects themselves will generally be full time, but this control allows you to create room around them for other priorities. We know you will need scope to pursue other interests whether personal or professional. The Agile Talent Community provides you that space without restriction. Everyday inclusion Our ambition is that we are fully inclusive every day. This means that our working environment is one where everyone's experience is important. Where people are treated fairly, and everyone has equal access to opportunities and where everyone feels safe to be themselves. We want to create a culture where it's okay to ask questions and to understand more about different perspectives, so that we continuously educate and inform each other. How to join You'll first apply through our application website. We'll ask you for your CV and some basic details. If your skills match what we are looking for, one of our recruiters will get in touch and walk you through the interview process. If there's interest to continue, we'll invite you to an interview with some of our key business leads. If successful, the final step will be to complete the onboarding process and background checks. We strive to ensure all our information, products, and services are accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments to our processes to help you apply for our roles, please get in touch with the Agile Talent Team to discuss: Please take a look at what some of our current contractors have to say: Please feel free to reach out to Alexander Reade to discuss the Agile Talent Community prior to applying should you have any questions at who will be happy to help.
LCH Ltd is an international clearing house within the Post Trade Division of LSEG, with dynamic clearing businesses with regulatory licences in multiple jurisdictions. Reporting to the LCH Ltd Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Post Trade Compliance Coordination, the role will support the leadership of the Compliance department within LCH Ltd. The role will lead a team of at least 5 Compliance Officers. Key responsibilities of the role: Provide leadership and direction within the LCH Ltd Compliance team, particularly to ensure the delivery of the annual compliance plan. Escalation point for Compliance Officers, and Management Team, within LCH Ltd. Engaging with regulators, primarily the BoE. Preparing management information demonstrating continued compliance, including for the LCH Management Team, Post Trade Leadership Team, LCH Ltd Board and committees. Act as an accountable executive for services received as part of intra group arrangements. Engaging with business leads throughout LCH Ltd, including to provide strategic regulatory direction on ongoing initiatives. Directing regulatory projects as required, including as part of Group-wide projects. Experience and skills required: Education and Work Experience: Good educational background, ideally to degree or equivalent level with regulatory/industry qualifications Subject matter expertise on post trade services and regulation, such as clearing. Previous experience in liaising with regulatory authorities or within a regulatory authority Good analytical and organisational skills with the ability to progress issues on a timely basis. Minimum of ten years relevant industry experience with investment firm, regulatory authority or legal firm/consultancy. Integrity Flexibility to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and often unpredictable environment; Ability to manage workload, manage priorities and deliver to challenging deadlines on multiple projects; Ability to project personal credibility and expertise; and Willingness to put in the effort to ensure activities are completed on time and to the quality required. Partnership Ability to lead teams including representatives of teams such as Product Management, IT, Sales and senior management to generate compliance solutions; Capacity to learn quickly and educate other members of the team; Good relationship management skills and an ability to maintain regular contact with senior business and operational team members to keep them informed of developments, progress, etc.; and Ability to build and maintain contacts at all levels of seniority. Innovation Openness/willingness to suggest/adopt new processes/approaches/ways of working. Ability to connect different issues and discuss strategic solutions Excellence Oral and written communications are tailored to their audience's needs; Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture; Ability to assess information critically and ensuring an accurate and clear flow of information between the business, the compliance team and regulators; Pro-active and demonstrates initiative; Prioritises activities according to business and operational need; Good analytical and problem-solving skills; and Analyse issues to identify the most appropriate solutions. LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject . If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.
May 01, 2024
Full time
LCH Ltd is an international clearing house within the Post Trade Division of LSEG, with dynamic clearing businesses with regulatory licences in multiple jurisdictions. Reporting to the LCH Ltd Chief Compliance Officer and Head of Post Trade Compliance Coordination, the role will support the leadership of the Compliance department within LCH Ltd. The role will lead a team of at least 5 Compliance Officers. Key responsibilities of the role: Provide leadership and direction within the LCH Ltd Compliance team, particularly to ensure the delivery of the annual compliance plan. Escalation point for Compliance Officers, and Management Team, within LCH Ltd. Engaging with regulators, primarily the BoE. Preparing management information demonstrating continued compliance, including for the LCH Management Team, Post Trade Leadership Team, LCH Ltd Board and committees. Act as an accountable executive for services received as part of intra group arrangements. Engaging with business leads throughout LCH Ltd, including to provide strategic regulatory direction on ongoing initiatives. Directing regulatory projects as required, including as part of Group-wide projects. Experience and skills required: Education and Work Experience: Good educational background, ideally to degree or equivalent level with regulatory/industry qualifications Subject matter expertise on post trade services and regulation, such as clearing. Previous experience in liaising with regulatory authorities or within a regulatory authority Good analytical and organisational skills with the ability to progress issues on a timely basis. Minimum of ten years relevant industry experience with investment firm, regulatory authority or legal firm/consultancy. Integrity Flexibility to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and often unpredictable environment; Ability to manage workload, manage priorities and deliver to challenging deadlines on multiple projects; Ability to project personal credibility and expertise; and Willingness to put in the effort to ensure activities are completed on time and to the quality required. Partnership Ability to lead teams including representatives of teams such as Product Management, IT, Sales and senior management to generate compliance solutions; Capacity to learn quickly and educate other members of the team; Good relationship management skills and an ability to maintain regular contact with senior business and operational team members to keep them informed of developments, progress, etc.; and Ability to build and maintain contacts at all levels of seniority. Innovation Openness/willingness to suggest/adopt new processes/approaches/ways of working. Ability to connect different issues and discuss strategic solutions Excellence Oral and written communications are tailored to their audience's needs; Strong attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture; Ability to assess information critically and ensuring an accurate and clear flow of information between the business, the compliance team and regulators; Pro-active and demonstrates initiative; Prioritises activities according to business and operational need; Good analytical and problem-solving skills; and Analyse issues to identify the most appropriate solutions. LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions. Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity. LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it's used for, and how it's obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject . If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.
The Role Seeking a highly motivated and experienced engineer to join the Risk Data Tech team. You'll have the chance to boost your career in a fast-paced and ambitious team that strives to create state-of-the-art tools for a range of data-related activities, including onboarding, analysis, sourcing, quality checking, and lifecycle management. This fund doesn't just have a standard data warehouse - their data estate is varied and highly optimised to deliver the needs of the business. Your challenges will be varied, involving: Developing and maintaining core tools for analysts, quants, and engineers to on-board and analyse datasets at multi-terabyte-scale. Collaborating with Risk Officers and with other Engineering teams to design and develop solutions for Risk for the whole company or for specific needs for an engine or a strategy. Collaborating with Data Engineering team as they design and develop unique, bespoke solutions to solve big data challenges - they work on 200 Terabyte of data and own the main services that onboard vendor Risk data to support investments. Designing and implementing strategies and tools to monitor and validate the data quality and data processing. The Technology Core systems are almost all running on Windows and most of the code is in .NET (C#). The first data storage is in SQL Server and they're starting to use ArcticDb for the largest datasets. Part of the work is also in Linux with Python code, using pandas and other libraries to support visualization and data processing. The platform inherits from old tools and services, so they use many old technologies (Remoting, MSMQ, WCF, Winforms, WPF) while migrating to new tools (.NET Core 8, Kafka, REST APIs, React, Arrow Flight). Devops is based on Bitbucket and Teamcity (Jenkins for the Python stack), using Grafana + Prometheus for metrics collection. Parts of the services are being moved into Docker for containerisation and Kubernetes for container orchestration. The technology list is never static: they constantly evaluate new tools and libraries. Working Here This fund has a small company, no-attitude feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent and collaborative, and you will have plenty of opportunity to have enormous impact on the firm. They are actively engaged with the broader technology community. They host and sponsor London's PyData & Machine Learning Meetups and open-source some of their technology They regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how they're using it. They have a fantastic open-plan office overlooking the River Thames, and continually strive to make the environment a great place in which to work. Regular social events; from photography to climbing, karting, wine tasting and monthly team lunches Annual away days and off-sites for the whole team Canteen with a daily allowance for breakfast and lunch, and an on-site bar for in the evening As well as PCs and Macs, you'll find loads of cool tech including light cubes and 3D printers, guitars, ping-pong and table-football, and a piano. Technology and Business Skills Essential: Extensive programming experience, ideally in .NET Knowledge of the challenges of dealing with large data sets, both structured and unstructured Knowledge of modern practices for ETL, data engineering and stream processing Proficient on Windows platforms with knowledge of various scripting languages, with exposure to Linux environments Working knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies, e.g. SQL Server Advantageous: Prior experience of working with financial market data or alternative data Relevant mathematical knowledge, e.g. statistics, time-series analysis Experience with Python, Kubernetes, S3 or Kafka. Experience in data visualisation and building web apps in modern frameworks, e.g. React Experience with git and continuous integration environments. Personal Attributes: Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content, e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics, from a leading university Craftsman-like approach to building software; takes pride in engineering excellence and instils these values in others Demonstrable passion for technology e.g. personal projects, open-source involvement Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities Focused on delivering value to the business with relentless efforts to improve process Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, traders, and senior business people alike Confident communicator; able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views. Work-Life Balance and Benefits Proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, they are committed to equality of opportunity. They believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of the business, and this is embedded in the culture and values. Running a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes which help them to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and encourage diversity and inclusion; they're also a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter. They offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits, including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes. Contact If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch: George Hutchinson-Binks ()
May 01, 2024
Full time
The Role Seeking a highly motivated and experienced engineer to join the Risk Data Tech team. You'll have the chance to boost your career in a fast-paced and ambitious team that strives to create state-of-the-art tools for a range of data-related activities, including onboarding, analysis, sourcing, quality checking, and lifecycle management. This fund doesn't just have a standard data warehouse - their data estate is varied and highly optimised to deliver the needs of the business. Your challenges will be varied, involving: Developing and maintaining core tools for analysts, quants, and engineers to on-board and analyse datasets at multi-terabyte-scale. Collaborating with Risk Officers and with other Engineering teams to design and develop solutions for Risk for the whole company or for specific needs for an engine or a strategy. Collaborating with Data Engineering team as they design and develop unique, bespoke solutions to solve big data challenges - they work on 200 Terabyte of data and own the main services that onboard vendor Risk data to support investments. Designing and implementing strategies and tools to monitor and validate the data quality and data processing. The Technology Core systems are almost all running on Windows and most of the code is in .NET (C#). The first data storage is in SQL Server and they're starting to use ArcticDb for the largest datasets. Part of the work is also in Linux with Python code, using pandas and other libraries to support visualization and data processing. The platform inherits from old tools and services, so they use many old technologies (Remoting, MSMQ, WCF, Winforms, WPF) while migrating to new tools (.NET Core 8, Kafka, REST APIs, React, Arrow Flight). Devops is based on Bitbucket and Teamcity (Jenkins for the Python stack), using Grafana + Prometheus for metrics collection. Parts of the services are being moved into Docker for containerisation and Kubernetes for container orchestration. The technology list is never static: they constantly evaluate new tools and libraries. Working Here This fund has a small company, no-attitude feel. It is flat structured, open, transparent and collaborative, and you will have plenty of opportunity to have enormous impact on the firm. They are actively engaged with the broader technology community. They host and sponsor London's PyData & Machine Learning Meetups and open-source some of their technology They regularly talk at leading industry conferences, and tweet about relevant technology and how they're using it. They have a fantastic open-plan office overlooking the River Thames, and continually strive to make the environment a great place in which to work. Regular social events; from photography to climbing, karting, wine tasting and monthly team lunches Annual away days and off-sites for the whole team Canteen with a daily allowance for breakfast and lunch, and an on-site bar for in the evening As well as PCs and Macs, you'll find loads of cool tech including light cubes and 3D printers, guitars, ping-pong and table-football, and a piano. Technology and Business Skills Essential: Extensive programming experience, ideally in .NET Knowledge of the challenges of dealing with large data sets, both structured and unstructured Knowledge of modern practices for ETL, data engineering and stream processing Proficient on Windows platforms with knowledge of various scripting languages, with exposure to Linux environments Working knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies, e.g. SQL Server Advantageous: Prior experience of working with financial market data or alternative data Relevant mathematical knowledge, e.g. statistics, time-series analysis Experience with Python, Kubernetes, S3 or Kafka. Experience in data visualisation and building web apps in modern frameworks, e.g. React Experience with git and continuous integration environments. Personal Attributes: Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content, e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics, from a leading university Craftsman-like approach to building software; takes pride in engineering excellence and instils these values in others Demonstrable passion for technology e.g. personal projects, open-source involvement Intellectually robust with a keenly analytic approach to problem solving Self-organised with the ability to effectively manage time across multiple projects and with competing business demands and priorities Focused on delivering value to the business with relentless efforts to improve process Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish and maintain a close working relationship with quantitative researchers, traders, and senior business people alike Confident communicator; able to argue a point concisely and deal positively with conflicting views. Work-Life Balance and Benefits Proud to provide the best working environment possible for all of its employees, they are committed to equality of opportunity. They believe that a diverse workforce is a critical factor in the success of the business, and this is embedded in the culture and values. Running a number of external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes which help them to attract and develop talent from diverse backgrounds and encourage diversity and inclusion; they're also a Signatory of the Women in Finance Charter. They offer comprehensive, firm-wide employee benefits, including competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Additional benefits are tailored to local markets and may include private medical coverage, discounted gym membership and wellbeing programmes. Contact If this sounds like you, or you'd like more information, please get in touch: George Hutchinson-Binks ()
Location : Buckinghamshire/Oxfordshire/Hybrid Salary : Up to £50,000 Contract : Permanent/ Full time Hours : 8.30 am - 5.00 pm Benefits : CompetitiveIf you're passionate about data protection and dedicated to supporting schools in meeting regulatory requirements, we'd love to hear from you. This role can be either home or office-based with the expectation of travelling to schools when required or visiting offices in either Princes Risborough (Bucks) or Witney (Oxfordshire).In this role, you will advise our customers, including schools and Trusts, on compliance regarding data management, usage, and protection. This multifaceted role encompasses both external client support and internal compliance. You will be responsible for advising on regulatory obligations, conducting assessments, delivering training, and managing policy libraries. Additionally, ensuring companywide GDPR compliance, collaborating with IT Teams to enhance security, and fostering strong relationships across the company. This position requires adeptness in handling data breaches, supporting regulatory changes, and promoting data protection objectives through various channels.Our ideal candidate will be passionate about data protection, dedicated to delivering exceptional service and driven by a desire to make a positive impact in the education sector. You will embrace our company values of teamwork, care, excellence, straightforwardness, positivity, and delivery, embodying these principles in your daily interactions and work ethic.You will report to the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director of Data Services Skills/Abilities Essential • Excellent customer service skills and a professional demeanor• Accredited Data Protection Officer (DPO) with legal compliance• Solid knowledge of UK GDPR and national data protection laws• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and impartiality• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and organisation skills to meet deadlines• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team, including remote work capabilities• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.This role is offered on a full-time/full-year basis, it will be either home or office-based depending on location, with the expectation you are required to travel to our customers when required as well as visit the company offices in either Buckinghamshire or Oxfordshire on an ad hoc basis. Due to the nature of this role, candidates will be required to be able to drive and have their own transport. In return, we are offering a salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience, benefits include a pension scheme, electric/hybrid car leasing scheme, eye care voucher scheme, mental health first aid, employee assistance programme and employee recognition scheme.Transforming Learning Group (TL Group) comprises of three brands, turn IT on, School ICT Services, and SalamanderSoft, collectively serving over 5,000 schools across the UK and employing nearly 350 staff members. AT TL Group we prioritise schools' technological needs, allowing education to focus on teaching and learning.As an inclusive employer, TLG values diversity, flexibility, and the expertise of its workforce, fostering a supportive and respectful work environment.You may have experience in the following: Compliance Manager, Chief Privacy Officer, Data Privacy Specialist, Information Security Officer, Compliance Analyst, Data Governance Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Service Operations Lead.REF-
May 01, 2024
Full time
Location : Buckinghamshire/Oxfordshire/Hybrid Salary : Up to £50,000 Contract : Permanent/ Full time Hours : 8.30 am - 5.00 pm Benefits : CompetitiveIf you're passionate about data protection and dedicated to supporting schools in meeting regulatory requirements, we'd love to hear from you. This role can be either home or office-based with the expectation of travelling to schools when required or visiting offices in either Princes Risborough (Bucks) or Witney (Oxfordshire).In this role, you will advise our customers, including schools and Trusts, on compliance regarding data management, usage, and protection. This multifaceted role encompasses both external client support and internal compliance. You will be responsible for advising on regulatory obligations, conducting assessments, delivering training, and managing policy libraries. Additionally, ensuring companywide GDPR compliance, collaborating with IT Teams to enhance security, and fostering strong relationships across the company. This position requires adeptness in handling data breaches, supporting regulatory changes, and promoting data protection objectives through various channels.Our ideal candidate will be passionate about data protection, dedicated to delivering exceptional service and driven by a desire to make a positive impact in the education sector. You will embrace our company values of teamwork, care, excellence, straightforwardness, positivity, and delivery, embodying these principles in your daily interactions and work ethic.You will report to the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director of Data Services Skills/Abilities Essential • Excellent customer service skills and a professional demeanor• Accredited Data Protection Officer (DPO) with legal compliance• Solid knowledge of UK GDPR and national data protection laws• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and impartiality• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and organisation skills to meet deadlines• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team, including remote work capabilities• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.This role is offered on a full-time/full-year basis, it will be either home or office-based depending on location, with the expectation you are required to travel to our customers when required as well as visit the company offices in either Buckinghamshire or Oxfordshire on an ad hoc basis. Due to the nature of this role, candidates will be required to be able to drive and have their own transport. In return, we are offering a salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience, benefits include a pension scheme, electric/hybrid car leasing scheme, eye care voucher scheme, mental health first aid, employee assistance programme and employee recognition scheme.Transforming Learning Group (TL Group) comprises of three brands, turn IT on, School ICT Services, and SalamanderSoft, collectively serving over 5,000 schools across the UK and employing nearly 350 staff members. AT TL Group we prioritise schools' technological needs, allowing education to focus on teaching and learning.As an inclusive employer, TLG values diversity, flexibility, and the expertise of its workforce, fostering a supportive and respectful work environment.You may have experience in the following: Compliance Manager, Chief Privacy Officer, Data Privacy Specialist, Information Security Officer, Compliance Analyst, Data Governance Manager, Service Delivery Manager, Service Operations Lead.REF-
Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment
Contracts and Database Administrator £24,000 - £26,000 Permanent, Full-time Office based Nottingham, NG2 Cherry Professional is recruiting for a Contracts and Database Administrator for a large independent client in Nottingham, established for over 20 years with several high-profile customers. This is a great opportunity for an administrator with previous office or customer experience to join the Contracts team. The ideal candidate would have previous experience of working in a customer-based environment, be willing to learn, have the ability to meet deadlines in a busy work setting and have great communication skills.Job Title: Contracts and Database Administrator Hours: Full-time Contract: Permanent Location: Office-based role, NG2 Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 Key responsibilities and duties: Acknowledging internal and external email enquiries and communicating with new and existing clients. Check data accuracy for new maintenance orders. Process set up of new maintenance orders via internal CRM tools. Contact clients to obtain missing information or answer queries. Maintain and update customer records in CRM system. Mobilisation of large new contracts. Importing cash database changes and/or new contracts into CRM system via import tool. Upselling equipment for new maintenance on existing contracts. Re-sale of existing contracts (new customers). Renegotiation of contracts (i.e., fixed term agreement with pricing changes). Retention of contracts. Requirements: Proven work experience as a Contracts Administrator or Sales support agent. Someone who can work on their own but also as part of a team to achieve overall results. Hands on experience with CRM software and MS Office (MS Excel in particular). Excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced role communicating via phone, email, portals at all levels. Excellent organisational and multitasking skills. Ability to work under strict deadlines. Benefits of the role: Employee recognition scheme. Additional days holiday for each full year of service (up to 25 days). Tram2work and bike2work schemes in place for reduced/free travel to work. Pension scheme. Paid refer a friend bonus. Development and progression opportunities. Other roles you may have applied for: Customer Service, Telesales, Sales Agent, Contract Support Administrator, Contract Officer Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role.Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Contracts and Database Administrator £24,000 - £26,000 Permanent, Full-time Office based Nottingham, NG2 Cherry Professional is recruiting for a Contracts and Database Administrator for a large independent client in Nottingham, established for over 20 years with several high-profile customers. This is a great opportunity for an administrator with previous office or customer experience to join the Contracts team. The ideal candidate would have previous experience of working in a customer-based environment, be willing to learn, have the ability to meet deadlines in a busy work setting and have great communication skills.Job Title: Contracts and Database Administrator Hours: Full-time Contract: Permanent Location: Office-based role, NG2 Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 Key responsibilities and duties: Acknowledging internal and external email enquiries and communicating with new and existing clients. Check data accuracy for new maintenance orders. Process set up of new maintenance orders via internal CRM tools. Contact clients to obtain missing information or answer queries. Maintain and update customer records in CRM system. Mobilisation of large new contracts. Importing cash database changes and/or new contracts into CRM system via import tool. Upselling equipment for new maintenance on existing contracts. Re-sale of existing contracts (new customers). Renegotiation of contracts (i.e., fixed term agreement with pricing changes). Retention of contracts. Requirements: Proven work experience as a Contracts Administrator or Sales support agent. Someone who can work on their own but also as part of a team to achieve overall results. Hands on experience with CRM software and MS Office (MS Excel in particular). Excellent attention to detail in a fast-paced role communicating via phone, email, portals at all levels. Excellent organisational and multitasking skills. Ability to work under strict deadlines. Benefits of the role: Employee recognition scheme. Additional days holiday for each full year of service (up to 25 days). Tram2work and bike2work schemes in place for reduced/free travel to work. Pension scheme. Paid refer a friend bonus. Development and progression opportunities. Other roles you may have applied for: Customer Service, Telesales, Sales Agent, Contract Support Administrator, Contract Officer Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role.Cherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client. Please view our Privacy Policy on our website to understand how your data will be used if you apply for this role.
Service Desk Analyst needed in Northallerton, Paying £14.40 - £16.99ph PAYE - Reference: 360490 Hours : Full Time 37 hours per week08.30-17.00 Mon/Thur and 08.30-16.30 FridayPotential for the position to turn into a permanent role at the end of contract (Not Guaranteed)Job description:Key Duties - You will work in a team of Service Desk Analysts to offer an effective and efficient service through incident management and request fulfilment to support our front-line services in protecting the public whilst assisting Police Officers and Fire Fighters in performing their critical duties You will be a specialist in providing technical support to a wide team, resolving issues and providing solutions relating to ICT equipment, infrastructure and applications. You will play a vital role in contributing to the wider ICT department, identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiencies, whilst taking ownership of problems driving them through to resolution. This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website .
May 01, 2024
Full time
Service Desk Analyst needed in Northallerton, Paying £14.40 - £16.99ph PAYE - Reference: 360490 Hours : Full Time 37 hours per week08.30-17.00 Mon/Thur and 08.30-16.30 FridayPotential for the position to turn into a permanent role at the end of contract (Not Guaranteed)Job description:Key Duties - You will work in a team of Service Desk Analysts to offer an effective and efficient service through incident management and request fulfilment to support our front-line services in protecting the public whilst assisting Police Officers and Fire Fighters in performing their critical duties You will be a specialist in providing technical support to a wide team, resolving issues and providing solutions relating to ICT equipment, infrastructure and applications. You will play a vital role in contributing to the wider ICT department, identifying opportunities for improvement and efficiencies, whilst taking ownership of problems driving them through to resolution. This is a Full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website .
Salary : £23,500 per year Job Type : Full Time Location : Head Office - West Didsbury Benefits : Competitive pension, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans for public transport plus much more. What you will be doing, over time and with training and the supervision of experienced colleagues Being an advocate of the creation of a data culture across the business where it is unacceptable for data to be incomplete or incorrect and building trust in core systems to reduce the reliance on spreadsheets. Supporting the production of key performance reports, ensuring they are on time and to a high standard across a range of audiences including Board, management and customers. Supporting the analysis of key performance data to identify improvement priorities and trends, presented in an accessible format. Gathering greater insight and intelligence around key drivers of performance by working closely with BI colleagues and service delivery teams Providing support to corporate projects (customer feedback, procurement, equality and diversity, value for money, etc.) Collaborating with data owners and subject matter experts across the Group to support the design, development and building of appropriate tools to present routine BI analysis Supporting the BI Team to adhere to the Group's Performance Management Framework and operational management of the business. Providing bespoke analysis and technical expertise in appropriate analysis and visualisation techniques to support colleagues across the business with scrutinising data. Escalating issues with data accuracy or system usage to the appropriate channel to ensure prompt and satisfactory resolution. Interpreting operational and strategic BI requirements to identify and mine relevant data sources and advise colleagues on improvement opportunities. Processing and updating key geographical datasets to provide online maps and reports, through the capture & analysis of spatial data using GIS software. Working with members of the BI team, to assist with the delivery of key GIS outputs for group-wide project proposals & client meetings, & carry out an analysis of client's needs to create clear GIS technical briefs, thereby maximising the value of each service offer Contributing to the development of initiatives where the need for technical GIS expertise has been identified to help deliver high quality outputs. Assisting with the testing and development of various data management / visualization systems from their design to delivery and implementation. Working with Business Systems to develop tools for loading/transferring GIS data between different systems. Developing an expertise in joining different GIS datasets together, helping recipients to gain new 'insights' or 'investigate patterns', and subsequently provide an independent analysis, intelligence &/or advise on potential solutions to end users. Ensuring the robust & reliable management of spatial & other data in line with Great Places Information Management Policy Carrying out other duties as reasonably required. Representing Great Places in a professional manner with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity Treating customers and colleagues with respect and empathy Working 35 hours per week and having a flexible approach to work What you'll need A minimum 2:2 achieved in the past 3 years, ideally within a relevant subject area GCSE maths and English or equivalent at grade C/4 or above A clean UK driving licence and access to a car would be desirable Experience of working in a customer focused environment, with a proven ability of delivering a high standard of customer service Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work as part of a team, as well as using your own initiative and time management skills to deliver tasks on time Keen eye for detail and good organisational skills Excellent level of ICT skills including the full range of Microsoft applications and the ability to use technology such as a mobile phone, tablet and laptop Commitment to completing all parts of the training programme Commitment to observe and comply with all policies / procedures / working practices / regulations and in particular Great Places Equality and Diversity Policy, Health and Safety Policy and Safeguarding Policy Key dates Assessment day - Beginning of June 2024 Second/ final interviews - End of June 2024 Start date - Tuesday 3rd September 2024 REF-
May 01, 2024
Full time
Salary : £23,500 per year Job Type : Full Time Location : Head Office - West Didsbury Benefits : Competitive pension, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans for public transport plus much more. What you will be doing, over time and with training and the supervision of experienced colleagues Being an advocate of the creation of a data culture across the business where it is unacceptable for data to be incomplete or incorrect and building trust in core systems to reduce the reliance on spreadsheets. Supporting the production of key performance reports, ensuring they are on time and to a high standard across a range of audiences including Board, management and customers. Supporting the analysis of key performance data to identify improvement priorities and trends, presented in an accessible format. Gathering greater insight and intelligence around key drivers of performance by working closely with BI colleagues and service delivery teams Providing support to corporate projects (customer feedback, procurement, equality and diversity, value for money, etc.) Collaborating with data owners and subject matter experts across the Group to support the design, development and building of appropriate tools to present routine BI analysis Supporting the BI Team to adhere to the Group's Performance Management Framework and operational management of the business. Providing bespoke analysis and technical expertise in appropriate analysis and visualisation techniques to support colleagues across the business with scrutinising data. Escalating issues with data accuracy or system usage to the appropriate channel to ensure prompt and satisfactory resolution. Interpreting operational and strategic BI requirements to identify and mine relevant data sources and advise colleagues on improvement opportunities. Processing and updating key geographical datasets to provide online maps and reports, through the capture & analysis of spatial data using GIS software. Working with members of the BI team, to assist with the delivery of key GIS outputs for group-wide project proposals & client meetings, & carry out an analysis of client's needs to create clear GIS technical briefs, thereby maximising the value of each service offer Contributing to the development of initiatives where the need for technical GIS expertise has been identified to help deliver high quality outputs. Assisting with the testing and development of various data management / visualization systems from their design to delivery and implementation. Working with Business Systems to develop tools for loading/transferring GIS data between different systems. Developing an expertise in joining different GIS datasets together, helping recipients to gain new 'insights' or 'investigate patterns', and subsequently provide an independent analysis, intelligence &/or advise on potential solutions to end users. Ensuring the robust & reliable management of spatial & other data in line with Great Places Information Management Policy Carrying out other duties as reasonably required. Representing Great Places in a professional manner with integrity, inclusivity and respect for diversity Treating customers and colleagues with respect and empathy Working 35 hours per week and having a flexible approach to work What you'll need A minimum 2:2 achieved in the past 3 years, ideally within a relevant subject area GCSE maths and English or equivalent at grade C/4 or above A clean UK driving licence and access to a car would be desirable Experience of working in a customer focused environment, with a proven ability of delivering a high standard of customer service Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work as part of a team, as well as using your own initiative and time management skills to deliver tasks on time Keen eye for detail and good organisational skills Excellent level of ICT skills including the full range of Microsoft applications and the ability to use technology such as a mobile phone, tablet and laptop Commitment to completing all parts of the training programme Commitment to observe and comply with all policies / procedures / working practices / regulations and in particular Great Places Equality and Diversity Policy, Health and Safety Policy and Safeguarding Policy Key dates Assessment day - Beginning of June 2024 Second/ final interviews - End of June 2024 Start date - Tuesday 3rd September 2024 REF-
Reference number: JR238464 Location: London Bridge - Hybrid Working pattern: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Number of roles: 1 Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Per annum We are looking for a Data Protection Support Officer to join our team. We are looking for a detail-oriented and process-driven Data Protection Administrator to join the Privacy Team to support with the business function of data protection compliance. Working within the Legal and Compliance Team, reporting into the Privacy Counsel you will support the Privacy Team in ensuring the business maintains compliance with data protection legislation in all jurisdictions Kaplan operates in. You'll be passionate about data protection, efficient processes and working with diverse teams across the entire business. What you'll bring to the role Essential An Undergraduate degree or 3 years or more experience in an equivalent role. Excellent numeracy and English skills (minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in both Maths and English). Experience of working in a Data Protection Officer/Privacy team Experience of conducting DPIAs Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills. The ability to manage a busy workload to tight deadlines. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. Ability to apply initiative and excellent problem-solving skills. Excellent IT skills with a desire to embrace new technology and platforms. A professional manner and an ability to handle sensitive information. A desire to work in a highly collaborative environment. A willingness to understand and adapt to new challenges. Able to analyse information quickly and competently. Desirable Experience of OneTrust or similar privacy management software Experience of working in the education industry or with under 18-year-old data subjects What we do Kaplan International, a division of Kaplan Inc., is a leading for-profit company in the field of international education, which offers Higher education programmes for students in the UK, USA, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, English language courses across locations in UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and vocational training for financial services sector in Australia. We welcome students from more than 100 countries around the world. Kaplan Inc. is owned by Graham Holdings (NYSE: GHC) To find out more about us and our different business areas. What we offer As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 28 days annual leave Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services Company pension contributions Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels Medicash Health Cash Plan Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time. How to apply To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 7th May 2024. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Reference number: JR238464 Location: London Bridge - Hybrid Working pattern: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Number of roles: 1 Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 Per annum We are looking for a Data Protection Support Officer to join our team. We are looking for a detail-oriented and process-driven Data Protection Administrator to join the Privacy Team to support with the business function of data protection compliance. Working within the Legal and Compliance Team, reporting into the Privacy Counsel you will support the Privacy Team in ensuring the business maintains compliance with data protection legislation in all jurisdictions Kaplan operates in. You'll be passionate about data protection, efficient processes and working with diverse teams across the entire business. What you'll bring to the role Essential An Undergraduate degree or 3 years or more experience in an equivalent role. Excellent numeracy and English skills (minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in both Maths and English). Experience of working in a Data Protection Officer/Privacy team Experience of conducting DPIAs Excellent communication, listening and interpersonal skills. The ability to manage a busy workload to tight deadlines. Excellent organisation and attention to detail. Ability to apply initiative and excellent problem-solving skills. Excellent IT skills with a desire to embrace new technology and platforms. A professional manner and an ability to handle sensitive information. A desire to work in a highly collaborative environment. A willingness to understand and adapt to new challenges. Able to analyse information quickly and competently. Desirable Experience of OneTrust or similar privacy management software Experience of working in the education industry or with under 18-year-old data subjects What we do Kaplan International, a division of Kaplan Inc., is a leading for-profit company in the field of international education, which offers Higher education programmes for students in the UK, USA, Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, English language courses across locations in UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and vocational training for financial services sector in Australia. We welcome students from more than 100 countries around the world. Kaplan Inc. is owned by Graham Holdings (NYSE: GHC) To find out more about us and our different business areas. What we offer As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 28 days annual leave Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services Company pension contributions Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels Medicash Health Cash Plan Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time. How to apply To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 7th May 2024. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.
The role is part of the Information Rights Team, which is responsible for ensuring that UKHSA responds to requests made under statutory access schemes such as Freedom of Information and Data Protection. You will be responsible for providing expert advice, developing a high standard of quality assurance, including requests made in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Environmental Information Regulations and subject access requests under the General Data Protection Regulation, as well as Coroner's Investigations and briefings to deliver the service. You will be working with a highly motivated and passionate group of people and will be working alongside them in an exciting and fast-paced environment with the opportunity to make your mark and influence government policy and delivery. In line with the UKHSA values, we are inclusive, insightful and impactful in our work. The Information Rights Team is part of UKHSA's Parliamentary and Public Accountability team, which works directly with requesters, regulators, OGDs, Ministers'/CEO offices, Parliament and members of the public in the delivery of UKHSA's obligations with respect to Parliament and the public. This is an excellent opportunity for staff wishing to join the Parliamentary and Public Accountability team and be part of a busy friendly team delivering high quality and important work. The post holder will be part of the Information Rights team within the Parliamentary and Public Accountability Team. Responsibilities will include: Co-ordination and drafting of responses to requests made under FOIA, the Data Protection Act and other statutory information access schemes, ensuring responses comply with the relevant legislation Provision of expert advice and guidance, developing a high standard of quality assurance, to support the business of the team in its centralised statutory information access service The postholder will help lead the team to undertaking activities relating to reporting, engagement, continuous improvement, learning and development and wellbeing. In line with our work to increase cross-team working within the Parliamentary and Public Accountability Team, and to role model a one team ethos, the postholder may also be required to undertake projects outside their immediate area of responsibility to support parliamentary, complaints and enquiries team activity. Location Role available at all core and scientific locations with hybrid working available Birmingham, Chilton, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Porton Down Essential Criteria: It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of 1000 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the essential criteria (for full details of all essential criteria please refer to the attached job description, you must review this to produce your statement of suitability): Essential BCS Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information and/or GDPR (or equivalent qualification) A sound practical knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and ability to guide others on the application of exemptions including conducting public interest tests Experience in a public sector organisation with complex stakeholder interactions and exposure to a broad range of the organisation's functions and activities Ability to deal with conflicting demands and pressures and able to solve complex problems, whilst remaining calm under pressure and demonstrating a high level of resilience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and inspire colleagues at all levels, building trust with stakeholders to achieve goals An understanding of and commitment to diversity and inclusion and good working relationships Excellent IT skills - Microsoft, Excel, Adobe Desirable Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) Staff management experience and leadership capability Ability to motivate and manage staff Experience of working within a correspondence or communications function in a fast-paced scientific or health setting with a primary role of communicating written information to the public. Demonstrate problem solving, negotiation, conflict resolution and facilitation skills
May 01, 2024
Full time
The role is part of the Information Rights Team, which is responsible for ensuring that UKHSA responds to requests made under statutory access schemes such as Freedom of Information and Data Protection. You will be responsible for providing expert advice, developing a high standard of quality assurance, including requests made in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the Environmental Information Regulations and subject access requests under the General Data Protection Regulation, as well as Coroner's Investigations and briefings to deliver the service. You will be working with a highly motivated and passionate group of people and will be working alongside them in an exciting and fast-paced environment with the opportunity to make your mark and influence government policy and delivery. In line with the UKHSA values, we are inclusive, insightful and impactful in our work. The Information Rights Team is part of UKHSA's Parliamentary and Public Accountability team, which works directly with requesters, regulators, OGDs, Ministers'/CEO offices, Parliament and members of the public in the delivery of UKHSA's obligations with respect to Parliament and the public. This is an excellent opportunity for staff wishing to join the Parliamentary and Public Accountability team and be part of a busy friendly team delivering high quality and important work. The post holder will be part of the Information Rights team within the Parliamentary and Public Accountability Team. Responsibilities will include: Co-ordination and drafting of responses to requests made under FOIA, the Data Protection Act and other statutory information access schemes, ensuring responses comply with the relevant legislation Provision of expert advice and guidance, developing a high standard of quality assurance, to support the business of the team in its centralised statutory information access service The postholder will help lead the team to undertaking activities relating to reporting, engagement, continuous improvement, learning and development and wellbeing. In line with our work to increase cross-team working within the Parliamentary and Public Accountability Team, and to role model a one team ethos, the postholder may also be required to undertake projects outside their immediate area of responsibility to support parliamentary, complaints and enquiries team activity. Location Role available at all core and scientific locations with hybrid working available Birmingham, Chilton, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Porton Down Essential Criteria: It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of 1000 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the essential criteria (for full details of all essential criteria please refer to the attached job description, you must review this to produce your statement of suitability): Essential BCS Practitioner Certificate in Freedom of Information and/or GDPR (or equivalent qualification) A sound practical knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and ability to guide others on the application of exemptions including conducting public interest tests Experience in a public sector organisation with complex stakeholder interactions and exposure to a broad range of the organisation's functions and activities Ability to deal with conflicting demands and pressures and able to solve complex problems, whilst remaining calm under pressure and demonstrating a high level of resilience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and inspire colleagues at all levels, building trust with stakeholders to achieve goals An understanding of and commitment to diversity and inclusion and good working relationships Excellent IT skills - Microsoft, Excel, Adobe Desirable Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) Staff management experience and leadership capability Ability to motivate and manage staff Experience of working within a correspondence or communications function in a fast-paced scientific or health setting with a primary role of communicating written information to the public. Demonstrate problem solving, negotiation, conflict resolution and facilitation skills
Job Title : Local Technology Support Administrator Location : Birmingham Salary: £23,920 - £27,040 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Full time - Permanent Closing date for applications: 12th May 2024 Employer: BIMM University Department: Technology Are you passionate about providing exceptional technical support in a dynamic educational environment? BIMM University is seeking a dedicated Local Technology Support Administrator to join our team and ensure the smooth operation of technology services across our campus. If you're a tech-savvy problem solver with excellent customer service skills, we want to hear from you. About the Role : As the Local Technology Support Administrator, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the technical customer service experience on our campus. From managing helpdesk tickets to providing remote and deskside support for students and staff, your efforts will contribute to the seamless operation of technology services, enabling our community to make the most of the resources available to them. What You'll Do: Take ownership of the helpdesk ticket management process at 1st and 2nd line levels, ensuring prompt resolution of technical issues Provide remote and deskside support to campus buildings, assisting both students and staff with their technology needs Collaborate closely with the Regional Technology Supervisor to manage helpdesk tickets efficiently and meet service level agreements Manage staff account creation and retirement, ensuring accurate record-keeping and adherence to security protocols Procure and maintain accurate records of campus technology assets, including device builds and deployment. Coordinate with Technology Operations Managers and Technology Development Managers to implement campus infrastructure changes effectively Maintain strong communication channels with Campus Deans and Faculty Deans to ensure quality of service. Cultivate positive relationships with stakeholders and work with third-party vendors as needed What You'll Bring: A blend of technical expertise and exceptional customer service skills The ability to remain calm, patient, and personable while addressing technical issues Experience managing helpdesk ticket queues in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on prioritization and business needs Proficiency in Microsoft Cloud Technologies, Microsoft client operating systems, Mac operating systems, and Active Directory Knowledge of cyber security best practices, network infrastructures, and printer management Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a commitment to accessibility and collaboration. A sense of ownership, integrity, and accountability in your work, with the flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends Why BIMM University? At BIMM, we're dedicated to fostering an environment where technology supports learning and creativity flourishes. As a Local Technology Support Administrator, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the student experience, ensuring that our campus remains at the forefront of innovation in education. If you're ready to join a dynamic team and play a vital role in our campus community, apply now and become part of the BIMM University family. We are a values led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do. In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to: 25 days holiday per year (FTE) SMART pension A comprehensive benefits package We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation. We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students, therefore all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including DBS. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Helpdesk Administrator, Helpdesk Manager, Technology Operations, Cyber Security Officer, Technology Support Coordinator, Support Analyst, Technical Support Specialist, Technical Customer Service, 1st Line Support, 2nd Line Support, ICT Systems Engineer, IT Service Desk Technician, Technical Support, Technical Support Technician, IT Systems Engineer, IT Systems Technician, ICT Technician, IT Systems Support, IT Technician, IT, Technical Support Engineer, Technical Customer Support, Tech Support, Tech Support Services, will also be considered for this role.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Title : Local Technology Support Administrator Location : Birmingham Salary: £23,920 - £27,040 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Full time - Permanent Closing date for applications: 12th May 2024 Employer: BIMM University Department: Technology Are you passionate about providing exceptional technical support in a dynamic educational environment? BIMM University is seeking a dedicated Local Technology Support Administrator to join our team and ensure the smooth operation of technology services across our campus. If you're a tech-savvy problem solver with excellent customer service skills, we want to hear from you. About the Role : As the Local Technology Support Administrator, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the technical customer service experience on our campus. From managing helpdesk tickets to providing remote and deskside support for students and staff, your efforts will contribute to the seamless operation of technology services, enabling our community to make the most of the resources available to them. What You'll Do: Take ownership of the helpdesk ticket management process at 1st and 2nd line levels, ensuring prompt resolution of technical issues Provide remote and deskside support to campus buildings, assisting both students and staff with their technology needs Collaborate closely with the Regional Technology Supervisor to manage helpdesk tickets efficiently and meet service level agreements Manage staff account creation and retirement, ensuring accurate record-keeping and adherence to security protocols Procure and maintain accurate records of campus technology assets, including device builds and deployment. Coordinate with Technology Operations Managers and Technology Development Managers to implement campus infrastructure changes effectively Maintain strong communication channels with Campus Deans and Faculty Deans to ensure quality of service. Cultivate positive relationships with stakeholders and work with third-party vendors as needed What You'll Bring: A blend of technical expertise and exceptional customer service skills The ability to remain calm, patient, and personable while addressing technical issues Experience managing helpdesk ticket queues in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on prioritization and business needs Proficiency in Microsoft Cloud Technologies, Microsoft client operating systems, Mac operating systems, and Active Directory Knowledge of cyber security best practices, network infrastructures, and printer management Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a commitment to accessibility and collaboration. A sense of ownership, integrity, and accountability in your work, with the flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends Why BIMM University? At BIMM, we're dedicated to fostering an environment where technology supports learning and creativity flourishes. As a Local Technology Support Administrator, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the student experience, ensuring that our campus remains at the forefront of innovation in education. If you're ready to join a dynamic team and play a vital role in our campus community, apply now and become part of the BIMM University family. We are a values led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do. In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to: 25 days holiday per year (FTE) SMART pension A comprehensive benefits package We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation. We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students, therefore all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including DBS. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Helpdesk Administrator, Helpdesk Manager, Technology Operations, Cyber Security Officer, Technology Support Coordinator, Support Analyst, Technical Support Specialist, Technical Customer Service, 1st Line Support, 2nd Line Support, ICT Systems Engineer, IT Service Desk Technician, Technical Support, Technical Support Technician, IT Systems Engineer, IT Systems Technician, ICT Technician, IT Systems Support, IT Technician, IT, Technical Support Engineer, Technical Customer Support, Tech Support, Tech Support Services, will also be considered for this role.
Are you ready to take on a unique opportunity as a Product Cyber Security Officer? Join our team at MBDA, a world-class company with a strong pedigree in delivering impeccable weapon system cyber security resilience! Job Title: Product Cyber Security Officer Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1 to 2 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. The opportunity: You will be an integral part of our small team that serves as the national central point of contact for all matters related to the governance of Product Cyber Security. Your role will involve liaising with government agencies, advising and monitoring project cyber security architectures and implementations, and maintaining relationships with our shareholders, key suppliers, and academic bodies in this domain. In this role, you will have the chance to: Monitor projects' approaches to cyber security issues and provide necessary assistance to achieve efficient security solutions. Collaborate with customer accreditation bodies in the field of product cyber security to ensure seamless communication and compliance. Collaborate with senior project management teams and executives from different business units to effectively address intricate trade-offs associated with cyber security for MBDA's products. Provide support to the MBDA UK Procurement Department in the implementation of the Supply Chain Cyber Security Policy. What we're looking for from you: Knowledge and understanding of MOD and Government information security policy, standards, and guidance. Experience in information security Risk Assessments, Risk Treatment Plans, and Risk Management and Accreditation Documents. Proven knowledge of supply chain cyber security challenges, Cyber Essentials, DefCon 658, Def Stan 05-138, and Def Stan 05-139. Information assurance experience across the Systems Engineering Development Lifecycle (preferred). Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt depending on the audience. Ability to discern key technical, commercial, and program influences from available information. Systems thinking and systems engineering experience. Interested? Click Apply Now! Our company: MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities Our Business: We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Are you ready to take on a unique opportunity as a Product Cyber Security Officer? Join our team at MBDA, a world-class company with a strong pedigree in delivering impeccable weapon system cyber security resilience! Job Title: Product Cyber Security Officer Salary: Circa £55,000 depending on experience Location: Stevenage (we may be able to offer a relocation package for this role) Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1 to 2 days per week on-site, due to workload classification Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team. The opportunity: You will be an integral part of our small team that serves as the national central point of contact for all matters related to the governance of Product Cyber Security. Your role will involve liaising with government agencies, advising and monitoring project cyber security architectures and implementations, and maintaining relationships with our shareholders, key suppliers, and academic bodies in this domain. In this role, you will have the chance to: Monitor projects' approaches to cyber security issues and provide necessary assistance to achieve efficient security solutions. Collaborate with customer accreditation bodies in the field of product cyber security to ensure seamless communication and compliance. Collaborate with senior project management teams and executives from different business units to effectively address intricate trade-offs associated with cyber security for MBDA's products. Provide support to the MBDA UK Procurement Department in the implementation of the Supply Chain Cyber Security Policy. What we're looking for from you: Knowledge and understanding of MOD and Government information security policy, standards, and guidance. Experience in information security Risk Assessments, Risk Treatment Plans, and Risk Management and Accreditation Documents. Proven knowledge of supply chain cyber security challenges, Cyber Essentials, DefCon 658, Def Stan 05-138, and Def Stan 05-139. Information assurance experience across the Systems Engineering Development Lifecycle (preferred). Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt depending on the audience. Ability to discern key technical, commercial, and program influences from available information. Systems thinking and systems engineering experience. Interested? Click Apply Now! Our company: MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom. What we can offer you: Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year) Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14% Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments. Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities Our Business: We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.
Strategy and Communications sits at the centre of the organisation, bringing together several teams with organisation-wide remits and mutual collaboration opportunities. The work of the directorate's teams includes delivering major events; designing and leading public affairs and marketing campaigns; providing data, evidence and analysis; leading cross-organisational programmes; and making sure we plan for, and can respond to, emerging events and emergencies in our city. About the team This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and committed team that is responsible for supporting the Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience in their oversight of London Fire Brigade (LFB); and for coordinating and contributing to policies that relate to Londoners' safety. You will have the opportunity to develop relationships across the GLA and LFB. You will also develop an insight into the operations of one of the world's busiest fire services; and explore how these operations intersect with other parts of the GLA. LFB, and the fire sector as a whole, is undergoing significant and wide-ranging transformation. LFB is in the process of responding to the recommendations of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, and inspections from His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services; and making improvements to its culture. As it makes improvements to its culture, it is critical that LFB is properly supported in navigating this change. More widely, LFB is working to meet challenges posed by climate change, new technologies, and London's complex built environment. About the role This role is part of an exciting team expansion. It represents an opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the development of the team and its work programme. The successful candidate will have excellent policy development and stakeholder management skills. A background in fire policy is not necessary for this role, due to its cross-cutting nature. You will lead on the development and delivery of a programme of work to research and promote issues relating to fire policy, seeking cross-cutting policy areas. This work will include an events programme; commissioning research; and producing publications and consultation responses. Your work, while focused on fire, will relate to various policy areas related to London's safety. These may include, for example, the safety of London's built environment; how climate change is increasing the risk of wildfires; or how to store and charge e-bikes safely to support sustainable travel. What your day will look like Developing and delivering a programme of work in response to fire-related issues, including events, workshops, lobbying strategies and stakeholder engagement. Contributing to the development of policy, strategies and decisions; and reviewing and evaluating their implementation. Providing advice to the Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience, the Head of Fire, and GLA senior managers (including preparing clear and concise reports, presentations and briefings on complex and sensitive issues for various audiences; and making recommendations on policy and strategy options). Conducting research into policy issues; and presenting the outcomes to the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor, GLA officers and wider audiences. Coordinating briefings and advice for the Mayor of London and the Deputy Mayor in advance of key meetings, including with the London Assembly; His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services; and the government. Working with colleagues from the GLA, LFB, the fire and rescue sector, international organisations, government departments, London boroughs, and other organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors, on relevant, cross-cutting policy issues; and to collaboratively promote fire safety. Presenting the results of work on the Mayor's policies, objectives and concerns at conferences, seminars and meetings to external bodies and organisations. Skills, knowledge and experience 1. A successful track record, in a high-profile organisation, of influencing and shaping policy, and ensuring its implementation - although not necessarily in fire and rescue. 2. Evidence of working with stakeholders, and building partnerships, to leverage external knowledge and resources to deliver GLA objectives. 3. A successful track record of providing high-quality, impartial advice in a sensitive political environment, at a senior level. 4. Experience of project-based work - including planning and monitoring delivery against plans; and preparing clear and concise reports, presentations and briefings on complex and sensitive issues for various audiences. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. The interview/assessment date is: w/c 10 June 2024 Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme. Additional Information Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. Person Specification Technical requirements/experience/qualifications 1. A successful track record, in a high-profile organisation, of influencing and shaping policy and ensuring its implementation, although not necessarily in fire and rescue. 2. Evidence of working with stakeholders, building partnerships to leverage external knowledge and resources to deliver GLA objectives. 3. Successful track record of providing high quality, impartial advice in a sensitive political environment at a senior level. 4. Experience of project-based work including planning and monitoring delivery against plans and preparing clear and concise reports, presentations and briefings on complex and sensitive issues for a range of different audiences. 5. Previous knowledge of the London Fire Brigade is not essential. Behavioural Competencies Research and Analysis is gathering intelligence (information, opinion and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits. Level 3 indicators of effective performance Uses a variety of methods and sources to gather relevant data and information Checks accuracy of data and information before using it Assesses trends in data and spots connections to draw meaningful conclusions Summarises research outcomes in a clear and concise way Focuses on the research goal, working in a systematic way Strategic Thinking is using an understanding of the bigger picture to uncover potential challenges and opportunities for the long term and turning these into a compelling vision for action. Level 3 indicators of effective performance Translates GLA vision and strategy into practical and tangible plans for own team or delivery partners Consistently takes account of the wider implications of team's actions for the GLA Encourages self and others to think about organisation's long term potential Informs strategy development by identifying gaps in current delivery or evidence Takes account of a wide range of public and partner needs to inform team's work Building & Managing Relationships is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals. Level 4 indicators of effective performance . click apply for full job details
May 01, 2024
Full time
Strategy and Communications sits at the centre of the organisation, bringing together several teams with organisation-wide remits and mutual collaboration opportunities. The work of the directorate's teams includes delivering major events; designing and leading public affairs and marketing campaigns; providing data, evidence and analysis; leading cross-organisational programmes; and making sure we plan for, and can respond to, emerging events and emergencies in our city. About the team This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and committed team that is responsible for supporting the Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience in their oversight of London Fire Brigade (LFB); and for coordinating and contributing to policies that relate to Londoners' safety. You will have the opportunity to develop relationships across the GLA and LFB. You will also develop an insight into the operations of one of the world's busiest fire services; and explore how these operations intersect with other parts of the GLA. LFB, and the fire sector as a whole, is undergoing significant and wide-ranging transformation. LFB is in the process of responding to the recommendations of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, and inspections from His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services; and making improvements to its culture. As it makes improvements to its culture, it is critical that LFB is properly supported in navigating this change. More widely, LFB is working to meet challenges posed by climate change, new technologies, and London's complex built environment. About the role This role is part of an exciting team expansion. It represents an opportunity to make a genuine contribution to the development of the team and its work programme. The successful candidate will have excellent policy development and stakeholder management skills. A background in fire policy is not necessary for this role, due to its cross-cutting nature. You will lead on the development and delivery of a programme of work to research and promote issues relating to fire policy, seeking cross-cutting policy areas. This work will include an events programme; commissioning research; and producing publications and consultation responses. Your work, while focused on fire, will relate to various policy areas related to London's safety. These may include, for example, the safety of London's built environment; how climate change is increasing the risk of wildfires; or how to store and charge e-bikes safely to support sustainable travel. What your day will look like Developing and delivering a programme of work in response to fire-related issues, including events, workshops, lobbying strategies and stakeholder engagement. Contributing to the development of policy, strategies and decisions; and reviewing and evaluating their implementation. Providing advice to the Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience, the Head of Fire, and GLA senior managers (including preparing clear and concise reports, presentations and briefings on complex and sensitive issues for various audiences; and making recommendations on policy and strategy options). Conducting research into policy issues; and presenting the outcomes to the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor, GLA officers and wider audiences. Coordinating briefings and advice for the Mayor of London and the Deputy Mayor in advance of key meetings, including with the London Assembly; His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services; and the government. Working with colleagues from the GLA, LFB, the fire and rescue sector, international organisations, government departments, London boroughs, and other organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors, on relevant, cross-cutting policy issues; and to collaboratively promote fire safety. Presenting the results of work on the Mayor's policies, objectives and concerns at conferences, seminars and meetings to external bodies and organisations. Skills, knowledge and experience 1. A successful track record, in a high-profile organisation, of influencing and shaping policy, and ensuring its implementation - although not necessarily in fire and rescue. 2. Evidence of working with stakeholders, and building partnerships, to leverage external knowledge and resources to deliver GLA objectives. 3. A successful track record of providing high-quality, impartial advice in a sensitive political environment, at a senior level. 4. Experience of project-based work - including planning and monitoring delivery against plans; and preparing clear and concise reports, presentations and briefings on complex and sensitive issues for various audiences. Assessment process Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel. If shortlisted you'll be invited to an interview/assessment. The interview/assessment date is: w/c 10 June 2024 Equality, diversity and inclusion London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who are seeking part time work as this role is open to job share. Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required. GLA staff are hybrid working up to 3 days a week in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office. In addition to a good salary package, you will be paid every four weeks, providing frequent salary payments. We also offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days' annual leave, interest free season ticket loan, interest free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme. Additional Information Please note, all candidates will need to confirm that the information provided in this application form is true and correct. Should a candidate deliberately give false information, including the use of AI software, they understand that this would disqualify them from consideration. Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record (DBS) check but some roles may require additional security screening. Person Specification Technical requirements/experience/qualifications 1. A successful track record, in a high-profile organisation, of influencing and shaping policy and ensuring its implementation, although not necessarily in fire and rescue. 2. Evidence of working with stakeholders, building partnerships to leverage external knowledge and resources to deliver GLA objectives. 3. Successful track record of providing high quality, impartial advice in a sensitive political environment at a senior level. 4. Experience of project-based work including planning and monitoring delivery against plans and preparing clear and concise reports, presentations and briefings on complex and sensitive issues for a range of different audiences. 5. Previous knowledge of the London Fire Brigade is not essential. Behavioural Competencies Research and Analysis is gathering intelligence (information, opinion and data) from varied sources, making sense of it, testing its validity and drawing conclusions that can lead to practical benefits. Level 3 indicators of effective performance Uses a variety of methods and sources to gather relevant data and information Checks accuracy of data and information before using it Assesses trends in data and spots connections to draw meaningful conclusions Summarises research outcomes in a clear and concise way Focuses on the research goal, working in a systematic way Strategic Thinking is using an understanding of the bigger picture to uncover potential challenges and opportunities for the long term and turning these into a compelling vision for action. Level 3 indicators of effective performance Translates GLA vision and strategy into practical and tangible plans for own team or delivery partners Consistently takes account of the wider implications of team's actions for the GLA Encourages self and others to think about organisation's long term potential Informs strategy development by identifying gaps in current delivery or evidence Takes account of a wide range of public and partner needs to inform team's work Building & Managing Relationships is developing rapport and working effectively with a diverse range of people, sharing knowledge and skills to deliver shared goals. Level 4 indicators of effective performance . click apply for full job details