About us:
Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales with a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning. We have six campuses across the city with over 4,500 full time learners and 10,000 part time learners. We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff.
At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also at home.
The role:
You will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality Data Analytics apprenticeship training and assessment on our work-based learning contract.
37 hours per week
Permanent
£31,498 - £36,642 per annum
Jubilee Court, Swansea, SA5
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver training and assessments across a range of courses ensuring schemes/records of work, assignment schedules, are appropriate to the syllabus content and awarding body standards
Work with customers in industry to maintain and build relationships and to secure contracts with existing and new organisations
Meet regularly with learners as determined by the programme delivery to establish and maintain monitoring and review arrangements for students undertaking training.
About you:
Level 4 qualification or equivalent in Data Analytics
Commercial knowledge, experience and understanding of industry, including training needs
Creative, innovative and enthusiastic
Benefits for you:
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
Free Parking
A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2023)
Free annual subscription to the Headspace Mindfulness app
Discounted study opportunities on College programmes
Hybrid Working
View more benefits here: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/benefits-and-wellbeing
We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.
If you wish to continue your application journey using Welsh Language, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh Language applications as we recognise the importance of delivering services in Welsh, and the need to grow our bilingual workforce.
Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales.
Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February).
May 15, 2023
Full time
About us:
Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales with a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning. We have six campuses across the city with over 4,500 full time learners and 10,000 part time learners. We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff.
At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also at home.
The role:
You will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality Data Analytics apprenticeship training and assessment on our work-based learning contract.
37 hours per week
Permanent
£31,498 - £36,642 per annum
Jubilee Court, Swansea, SA5
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver training and assessments across a range of courses ensuring schemes/records of work, assignment schedules, are appropriate to the syllabus content and awarding body standards
Work with customers in industry to maintain and build relationships and to secure contracts with existing and new organisations
Meet regularly with learners as determined by the programme delivery to establish and maintain monitoring and review arrangements for students undertaking training.
About you:
Level 4 qualification or equivalent in Data Analytics
Commercial knowledge, experience and understanding of industry, including training needs
Creative, innovative and enthusiastic
Benefits for you:
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
Free Parking
A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2023)
Free annual subscription to the Headspace Mindfulness app
Discounted study opportunities on College programmes
Hybrid Working
View more benefits here: https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/benefits-and-wellbeing
We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation.
If you wish to continue your application journey using Welsh Language, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh Language applications as we recognise the importance of delivering services in Welsh, and the need to grow our bilingual workforce.
Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales.
Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February).
Our client is looking for an IT support analyst to join their small London based team.
This is a full-time permanent role that is predominantly based in the London office in the West End. It is a varied role that spreads across all Level 1 and Level 2 support and extends into Level 3 support for some systems.
The role involves:
IT systems administration and maintenance
Troubleshooting IT problems
IT security investigations
Data Backups
Generation of regular IT system performance and activity reports
Device management and operating system rebuilds
IT Change management
Documentation
Training of staff in the use of IT systems
General IT support and advice/sounding board for management
Desired competencies for candidates are:
- A very high level of discipline and trustworthiness - Tertiary qualification in IT systems administration and/or networking - Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in previous IT roles - Strong analytical skills. Driven by process and identifying opportunities for process improvement - Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent standard of both written and spoken English - A deep understanding of cyber security issues - Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory environment. Detailed knowledge of Windows 10 administration - Experience installing operating systems on laptops/desktops - A detailed understanding of TCP/IP networking. Familiarity with Cisco networking to CCNA level or higher - Proficient use of Excel, Word - SQL, HTML or C# (.Net) skills are an advantage - Familiarity with Cisco security products such as Stealthwatch, ESA, WSA, ISE is an advantage - Familiarity with collaboration software such as Microsoft SharePoint, Cisco Unified Communications Manager or Cisco Meeting Server is an advantage - Familiarity with mobile device management is an advantage - Ability to work flexible hours
Mar 27, 2023
Full time
Our client is looking for an IT support analyst to join their small London based team.
This is a full-time permanent role that is predominantly based in the London office in the West End. It is a varied role that spreads across all Level 1 and Level 2 support and extends into Level 3 support for some systems.
The role involves:
IT systems administration and maintenance
Troubleshooting IT problems
IT security investigations
Data Backups
Generation of regular IT system performance and activity reports
Device management and operating system rebuilds
IT Change management
Documentation
Training of staff in the use of IT systems
General IT support and advice/sounding board for management
Desired competencies for candidates are:
- A very high level of discipline and trustworthiness - Tertiary qualification in IT systems administration and/or networking - Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in previous IT roles - Strong analytical skills. Driven by process and identifying opportunities for process improvement - Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent standard of both written and spoken English - A deep understanding of cyber security issues - Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory environment. Detailed knowledge of Windows 10 administration - Experience installing operating systems on laptops/desktops - A detailed understanding of TCP/IP networking. Familiarity with Cisco networking to CCNA level or higher - Proficient use of Excel, Word - SQL, HTML or C# (.Net) skills are an advantage - Familiarity with Cisco security products such as Stealthwatch, ESA, WSA, ISE is an advantage - Familiarity with collaboration software such as Microsoft SharePoint, Cisco Unified Communications Manager or Cisco Meeting Server is an advantage - Familiarity with mobile device management is an advantage - Ability to work flexible hours
Hastoe Housing Association Limited
Marina Place, Hampton Wick, Kingston upon Thames KT1 4BH, UK
Salary: £35,406 - £39,340
Hours: 35 per week
Location: Hybrid – Home-based / Hampton Wick, KT1
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus 1.5 days complimentary leave, option to purchase additional annual leave, car leasing scheme, healthcare cash plan, pension plus many more.
Why Hastoe’s different
Are you passionate about data? Do you have an eye for detail? Then you could be the one to complete our Performance and IT Team? Now is a really exciting time to join the Hastoe family as we kick-start 2023 with plenty of interesting projects.
In return, we’ll offer support and training through your journey with us, as well as a great network of colleagues where a friendly face is never far away. As an award winning leading rural housing provider managing 7,500 sustainable, affordable homes, there’s always a new and exciting project happening at Hastoe, while our regular all-staff get togethers will allow you to connect and develop great relationships with your colleagues across the company.
What will you be doing?
Analysing requirements, developing, and maintaining reports, visualisations and dashboards in line with agreed Key Performance Indicator definitions for operational and management performance packs
Managing all regulatory returns for the business
Supporting the Data Governance strategy; working with data owners to develop and maintain key data controls, ensuring these controls are adhered to on a regular basis. Working with the business to ensure data reporting definitions are relevant to the business needs
Working closely with stakeholders to understand business objectives and data requirements
We’re looking for?
To be considered for this role you will have the following:
Previous experience in a Data Analyst or similar role, with proven experience ideally using Power BI
Strong T-Sql querying skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve issues utilising data
Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills
The ability to adapt and organise your workload to accommodate deadlines
If you have previous experience in using Housing Management systems then this is a bonus but it’s not essential to the role. You’ll receive full training on our in house systems when you join.
What you’ll get from us:
Training opportunities to develop your skills
A team of supportive colleagues
The opportunity to make your mark on our performance reporting
A personal note from hiring manager:
“Working in the Performance & IT Team at Hastoe is working at the center of our business. You will communicate and work with all our friendly and passionate employees. The Team is supportive and approachable, and we can’t wait to welcome our new Business Intelligence Analyst into the team”.
Application
Please send your CV and supporting statement to recruitment@hastoe.com by 5pm on Sunday 26 February 2023.
We will review CVs as they come in and carry out interviews throughout the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we find a suitable candidate so to avoid missing out, don’t delay in applying for this exciting new role.
Please note, CVs sent without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Your supporting statement should include:
Your motivations for applying for the role
How you meet the person specification
What attracts you to work for a Housing Association / what you enjoy about currently working for a Housing Association
If you’d like more information about the role or have any questions about the application process, please contact the HR Team at recruitment@hastoe.com or call 0208 973 0435.
This post is subject to background checks.
Feb 07, 2023
Full time
Salary: £35,406 - £39,340
Hours: 35 per week
Location: Hybrid – Home-based / Hampton Wick, KT1
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus 1.5 days complimentary leave, option to purchase additional annual leave, car leasing scheme, healthcare cash plan, pension plus many more.
Why Hastoe’s different
Are you passionate about data? Do you have an eye for detail? Then you could be the one to complete our Performance and IT Team? Now is a really exciting time to join the Hastoe family as we kick-start 2023 with plenty of interesting projects.
In return, we’ll offer support and training through your journey with us, as well as a great network of colleagues where a friendly face is never far away. As an award winning leading rural housing provider managing 7,500 sustainable, affordable homes, there’s always a new and exciting project happening at Hastoe, while our regular all-staff get togethers will allow you to connect and develop great relationships with your colleagues across the company.
What will you be doing?
Analysing requirements, developing, and maintaining reports, visualisations and dashboards in line with agreed Key Performance Indicator definitions for operational and management performance packs
Managing all regulatory returns for the business
Supporting the Data Governance strategy; working with data owners to develop and maintain key data controls, ensuring these controls are adhered to on a regular basis. Working with the business to ensure data reporting definitions are relevant to the business needs
Working closely with stakeholders to understand business objectives and data requirements
We’re looking for?
To be considered for this role you will have the following:
Previous experience in a Data Analyst or similar role, with proven experience ideally using Power BI
Strong T-Sql querying skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve issues utilising data
Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship building skills
The ability to adapt and organise your workload to accommodate deadlines
If you have previous experience in using Housing Management systems then this is a bonus but it’s not essential to the role. You’ll receive full training on our in house systems when you join.
What you’ll get from us:
Training opportunities to develop your skills
A team of supportive colleagues
The opportunity to make your mark on our performance reporting
A personal note from hiring manager:
“Working in the Performance & IT Team at Hastoe is working at the center of our business. You will communicate and work with all our friendly and passionate employees. The Team is supportive and approachable, and we can’t wait to welcome our new Business Intelligence Analyst into the team”.
Application
Please send your CV and supporting statement to recruitment@hastoe.com by 5pm on Sunday 26 February 2023.
We will review CVs as they come in and carry out interviews throughout the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we find a suitable candidate so to avoid missing out, don’t delay in applying for this exciting new role.
Please note, CVs sent without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Your supporting statement should include:
Your motivations for applying for the role
How you meet the person specification
What attracts you to work for a Housing Association / what you enjoy about currently working for a Housing Association
If you’d like more information about the role or have any questions about the application process, please contact the HR Team at recruitment@hastoe.com or call 0208 973 0435.
This post is subject to background checks.
Test Analyst Web Applications
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £32,876 - £36,229 (Grade 5)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number: 203436
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced User Acceptance Tester to join our growing Digital Services Team.
Over a million people access information and services on the Natural Resources Wales website every year. These include helping businesses comply with environmental regulations to protect the Welsh environment and helping house holders understand their flood risk and prepare for flooding. It’s also an important platform for other public bodies and used by policy makers to access the evidence they need to help make decisions. And much more in-between!
Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with developers, testers and users of the NRW website and Content Management System. You will review and test applications to make sure developments work as expected and meet standards, such as accessibility.
You can find out more about our vision for user-centred services for the people of Wales in our Digital Strategy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand technical & business requirements to identify test data requirements and produce test conditions, scenarios and scripts in preparation and execution of a full range of testing including; functional, Integration and Regression activities across multiple teams.
Ability to create and maintain test documentation: e.g. test plans, TTRM, Test Exit reports, Test estimate schedules, and contribute to overall project test plans. Operate the agreed defect life cycle, ensuring defects are assigned to the relevant party, accepted for re-test, re-tested and approved.
Sound understanding of structured test models (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, V- Model), and the ability to work within them appropriately, technical architectures. (Microsoft Cloud technology).
Understanding of the use of test metrics to provide accurate reporting including test progress, scripting, defect tracking, and completion reporting using testing tools and will require applicants to be fully conversant with tools for test requirements.
Excellent technical skills and knowledge including:
Working for/within an organisation which is “data rich”, collecting and generating its own data for use in regulating others, managing its assets or informing others.
Building/working with corporate applications using cloud hosting services such as Azure and of working in environments using MS Sharepoint including Office 365.
Excellent communication and team working skills with the ability to work collaboratively and at pace responding to changes in environment, timescales and priorities, including the ability to work with senior management and internal and external customers and suppliers presenting complex/technical information in a format appropriate for the seniority and technical understanding of the audience. It is imperative to maintain assertive communication in the face of resource availability challenges from business users.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
Dec 08, 2022
Full time
Test Analyst Web Applications
Closing date: 29 January 2023
Location: Flexible
Salary: £32,876 - £36,229 (Grade 5)
Contract type : Permanent
Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday
Post number: 203436
Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced User Acceptance Tester to join our growing Digital Services Team.
Over a million people access information and services on the Natural Resources Wales website every year. These include helping businesses comply with environmental regulations to protect the Welsh environment and helping house holders understand their flood risk and prepare for flooding. It’s also an important platform for other public bodies and used by policy makers to access the evidence they need to help make decisions. And much more in-between!
Working in a multidisciplinary team, you will work closely with developers, testers and users of the NRW website and Content Management System. You will review and test applications to make sure developments work as expected and meet standards, such as accessibility.
You can find out more about our vision for user-centred services for the people of Wales in our Digital Strategy.
You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to understand technical & business requirements to identify test data requirements and produce test conditions, scenarios and scripts in preparation and execution of a full range of testing including; functional, Integration and Regression activities across multiple teams.
Ability to create and maintain test documentation: e.g. test plans, TTRM, Test Exit reports, Test estimate schedules, and contribute to overall project test plans. Operate the agreed defect life cycle, ensuring defects are assigned to the relevant party, accepted for re-test, re-tested and approved.
Sound understanding of structured test models (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, V- Model), and the ability to work within them appropriately, technical architectures. (Microsoft Cloud technology).
Understanding of the use of test metrics to provide accurate reporting including test progress, scripting, defect tracking, and completion reporting using testing tools and will require applicants to be fully conversant with tools for test requirements.
Excellent technical skills and knowledge including:
Working for/within an organisation which is “data rich”, collecting and generating its own data for use in regulating others, managing its assets or informing others.
Building/working with corporate applications using cloud hosting services such as Azure and of working in environments using MS Sharepoint including Office 365.
Excellent communication and team working skills with the ability to work collaboratively and at pace responding to changes in environment, timescales and priorities, including the ability to work with senior management and internal and external customers and suppliers presenting complex/technical information in a format appropriate for the seniority and technical understanding of the audience. It is imperative to maintain assertive communication in the face of resource availability challenges from business users.
This role will offer a range of benefits, including:
Agile and flexible working
Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%
28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days
Generous leave entitlements for all your life needs
Health and wellbeing benefits and support
Weekly well-being hour to use as you choose
For more information, please visit our website.
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Sep 15, 2022
Full time
ERP Support Desk Analyst
Based in our Skipton, UK office
Are you looking for your next opportunity in an ERP role? Do you already have skills in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central?
MBP Solutions is experiencing a period of exciting growth, and we’re moving our ERP system to Business Central. This has created an opportunity for an ERP Administrator, ideally with Business Central experience, to work on our digitisation projects and provide helpdesk support for our growing international business. This role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to the business, as well as working closely with our gold partners to manage any escalated 3rd line support tickets and follow these through to completion. Ideally you will have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or previous Navision versions. Change management is a key aspect of the role, and the successful candidate will work with the business and process owners to define requirements, functional test and assist with any acceptance testing. Business Central is our core business system, and this role will be involved with a range of integration projects with third party applications as well as workflow/process development.
About us
At MBP Solutions, we believe passionately in the importance and benefit of being a ‘purpose-driven enterprise’. Having a strong and clear sense of purpose, setting out where we want to get to in the
future and explaining what we value most in terms of how we all want to work together is an essential part of our growth plan.
Founded in 1999, we specialise in adding value to biological by-products through our unique know-how regarding product applications, sustainability, sales and marketing, legal compliance and supply chain management. With a focus on the utilisation of the resources in biological by-products, MBP Solutions has developed a unique concept called OMBP (Outsourced Management of By-Products) 360ᵒ solutions
where by-products and wastes from more than 40 different factories in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa are managed in a sustainable
We have in place a set of strong and very simple messages that are built on everything that MBP Solutions has done to date. These statements are a reference point and reminder for all of us in MBP Solutions about how we want to work together, where we are heading and how we will get there:
We work together for a more sustainable world by helping industries reduce their impact on the
We turn one industry’s by-product into another industry’s raw material by partnering with them
to optimise resource use and generate added value.
We are global experts in by-products and their application, including supply chain management, international sales and marketing, legal compliance and
We want to be globally recognised as the go-to partner for industries who want to handle by-products in a sustainable and responsible way.
As employers, we work in a truly multi-national way, local to our customers but as a team across all the countries in which we operate. With offices in Europe, Asia and North America, we offer a collaborative, friendly and smart-working culture with a focus on innovation and delivering real value for our customers.
Your main tasks will be:
Business Central/Continia/Jet helpdesk function – dealing with internal queries relating to system use and potential bugs, escalating to gold partners when needed.
Working with the business to create functional requirements and user
Functional testing of enhancements completed by gold
Ensure that data owners are following best practice with regular reporting to highlight
Manage our master data and deal with requests for changes
Create training documents for administrative processes and system
Complete the onboarding/offboarding and training of new
Manage and maintain security roles and
Ensure preparedness for Microsoft updates, evaluate how this may affect MBP and provide a summary of key points and actions. Take actions as direction and prepare communications to wider company on changes or updates.
Review and analyse the current state of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and develop strategies for improving or further leveraging existing
Write news articles relating to Business Central and be the champion of the product.
We are looking for someone with the following essential experience or qualifications (please only apply if you can demonstrate your experience, by providing on the job or education examples):
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant IT
As a minimum, two years of experience configuring, maintaining, documenting and supporting a company’s ERP, with a preference for working experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Dynamics NAV. Knowledge of other ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle will also be
General understanding of accounting and operations processes with logistics and sales process experience an
Knowledge of data management such as importing from spreadsheets and using data
Understanding of relational databases.
Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills including SharePoint, Power Automate
Experience using Continia Document Capture and Jet Analytics (preferred, not required).
Experience of building relationships across all levels and areas of the business along with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Written and verbal English language skills at business
Essential demonstrable Skills/Profile we are looking for:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Ability to work well on own initiative, presenting ideas
Strong analytical skills
Structured, methodical and well-organised
Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
Enthusiasm and self-motivation, with a proactive approach to all tasks
Team player who contributes to our collaborative culture
High attention to detail with evidenced problem-solving skills
A positive approach to change
Why work for us?
Sustainability has been part of our ideological backbone since the beginning, as our organisation captures and delivers value in economic, environmental and social terms.
Our business brings to life the concepts of industrial ecology and circular economy by materialising the idea that the co-stream of one industry can be used as a key resource by another.
Our technical expertise, market knowledge and legal understanding help to promote the optimal and efficient use of natural resources, reduce waste and toxic emissions, reduce operating costs and generate new revenue. As a result, we improve the environmental, economic and social performance of our suppliers and customers, with whom we work together to enable the recycling and recovery of residual resources. MBP has several sustainability and quality certifications and works actively with LEAN.
We offer:
A competitive salary
Working for an international company dedicated to sustainability, the environment and natural resources
Free parking
Our UK office is based on the Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton, where you are surrounded by the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales
A friendly, professional and nurturing culture, dedicated to engagement and retention
Flexibility with hybrid working (up to 3 days a week from home) after a suitable period of review
Training opportunities with a focus on professional development
Occasional international travel to other MBP offices (role dependent)
For more information about MBP or the position, please visit www.mbpsolutions.com
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
Aug 19, 2022
Full time
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
Main Responsibilities for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Essential Criteria for Business Analyst:
Develop a thorough understanding of the current IT solutions and work with key stakeholders in the business to identify new requirements or opportunities for improvement.
Produce requirements for complex software development, architecture, infrastructure and integration projects in a highly secure environment.
Elicit, document and manage requirements using appropriate tools and techniques, interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, business process mapping, through full project lifecycle.
Work with IT Business Engagement Partners and key stakeholders to develop business cases to support proposed solutions.
Analyse project proposals alongside solution architects and project managers to determine time frame, budget, risk and the appropriate process for accomplishing projects.
Support the creation, and maintenance, of standard project artefacts, such as project initiation documentation, project plans, and risk and stakeholder’s matrices.
Support the production and delivery of Invitation to Tenders on projects, including the evaluation criteria, scoring and subsequent assessment.
Analyse, document and test (as required) program development, logic, process flows and specifications.
Coordinate and conduct user acceptance testing.
Document user guides to describe application installation and operating procedures.
Assist in the coordination of project resources, when necessary, to ensure that projects are delivered to time, cost and quality.
Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Business Analyst:
Experience of working with both business and IT projects within a secure environment.
Willingness to travel to other UK locations and a full UK Driving license.
Comfortable in managing small projects, if required.
About The Company
Grounded in robust science and decades of experience, National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL) is the authoritative voice in the UK and beyond for technological development within the nuclear power sector.
Our unparalleled understanding of the science, challenges and opportunities makes us an unrivalled authority and partner in the field, providing experts, technologies, and access to cutting-edge facilities to organisations around the world.
Harnessing potential technologies and translating them into to industry-ready solutions means our pioneering approach spearheads international improvement and technological progress.
We work on projects as small as drilling a hole to analyse underground wastes with our integrated micro drilling technology, or as large as developing state-of-the-art power systems for spacecraft, based on radioactive materials
NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) where NNL aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
Recruitment Agency Notice
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List (PSL) for the provision of recruitment services. Only agencies on our PSL may provide CVs and only when the role is released to them by our recruitment team. We will not accept unsolicited CVs from suppliers not currently on our PSL. We explicitly reserve the right to add candidate details from unsolicited CVs from non-PSL agencies into our own candidate database and to pursue/hire such candidate(s) without any obligation, financial or otherwise, to the agency concerned.
Job Summary:
The Security Systems Support Engineer (SSE) is an embedded role, with one of Pinkerton's largest clients (Fortune 500 company). The SSE will on a day-to-day basis, manage and maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely triaging, escalation, resolution, and coordination of all activities relating to the enterprise electronic security system to minimize system downtime.
The Engineer provides reactive (including out of hours on call) first-line technical support to service requests with remote diagnosis and resolution of system faults and proactively monitors the health of all security systems and devices. This position can be based anywhere (remote) within the United Kingdom.
Essential Functions:
Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Maintain currency (working practices, risk, threat, regulatory, standards, technology) to ensure the delivery of the essential skills of the role.
Maintain accurate, up to date trackers/reporting tools and provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting metrics.
Mitigate any associated risks and develop (with the appointed installation provider) a coordinated project schedule/plan.
Monitor the various email security support aliases, triage, prioritise, and respond within the agreed response times.
Ensure all faults are captured accurately in the tracker ticketing system.
Provide remote investigation, first line support of all security systems, with escalations to appropriate resources.
Provide first line support to the Security Operations Centre's for all reported security system issues, escalating accordingly after triage.
Provide first line diagnostics of system issues prior to call outs being raised with the security vendor.
Following first line review and diagnostics of any security system faults, provide supporting information of the issue to the security vendor to enable them to provide a costing for site attendance or to expediate a quicker resolution provides estimated cost based upon the approved ROM calculator.
Obtain confirmation from the business owner of related break-fix costs and once approved provide purchase order confirmation to the point of contact or the security vendor and instruct to attend site.
Record and keep updated the break-fix call out log tracking and ticketing system at all stages, so it reflects the latest status of the call out/issue. This will include escalation, update, rectification notes, financials, and any associated correspondence.
Coordinate any works and site visits relating to the security systems with other parties and stakeholders on site following their processes as required.
Support with the coordination and oversee the execution of the planned preventative maintenance delivery by approved security vendors and validate their work in accordance with the clients' expectations.
Review any remediation proposal provided by the approved security vendors to ensure suitability prior to submittal for client for approval.
Escalate any concerns which impact on the security systems' performance to the EMEA Supplier Manager.
Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly spot checks on the systems to verify their correct operations and where required provide reports.
Conduct signal review - using the site signal trace – identify any items in the system tree that need review and provide a detailed breakdown of each devices reported activity along with any devices needing special attention.
Support the EMEA Supplier Manager with managing the EMEA approved security device/vendor list by providing feedback and input on supplier/device performance with recommendations for areas of improvement.
Contribute to the development and continual improvement of the EMEA regional specific standards, processes and supporting documentation. Ensure all processes are optimized and continually aligned to the client requirements.
All other duties assigned.
Education, Experience, and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience gained in an engineering capacity of installing, servicing, commissioning, technical support role, managing the deployment of standalone and integrated physical electronic security systems.
Competencies:
Thorough understanding of IT principles and practices.
Good understanding of enterprise security in a business environment.
Solid understanding of security operations, design, and systems integration.
Understanding of security systems Analog and IP CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion – intimate knowledge of Lenel, Milestone and Galaxy are desirable but the ability to learn these systems is critical.
Knowledge of local code/regulation/legislation knowledge for EMEA is desirable.
Able to take accountability and ownership of issues, actions, decisions, and outcomes.
Adaptable to work variations while ensuring on-going performance effectiveness.
Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.
Jun 12, 2022
Full time
Job Summary:
The Security Systems Support Engineer (SSE) is an embedded role, with one of Pinkerton's largest clients (Fortune 500 company). The SSE will on a day-to-day basis, manage and maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely triaging, escalation, resolution, and coordination of all activities relating to the enterprise electronic security system to minimize system downtime.
The Engineer provides reactive (including out of hours on call) first-line technical support to service requests with remote diagnosis and resolution of system faults and proactively monitors the health of all security systems and devices. This position can be based anywhere (remote) within the United Kingdom.
Essential Functions:
Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Maintain currency (working practices, risk, threat, regulatory, standards, technology) to ensure the delivery of the essential skills of the role.
Maintain accurate, up to date trackers/reporting tools and provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting metrics.
Mitigate any associated risks and develop (with the appointed installation provider) a coordinated project schedule/plan.
Monitor the various email security support aliases, triage, prioritise, and respond within the agreed response times.
Ensure all faults are captured accurately in the tracker ticketing system.
Provide remote investigation, first line support of all security systems, with escalations to appropriate resources.
Provide first line support to the Security Operations Centre's for all reported security system issues, escalating accordingly after triage.
Provide first line diagnostics of system issues prior to call outs being raised with the security vendor.
Following first line review and diagnostics of any security system faults, provide supporting information of the issue to the security vendor to enable them to provide a costing for site attendance or to expediate a quicker resolution provides estimated cost based upon the approved ROM calculator.
Obtain confirmation from the business owner of related break-fix costs and once approved provide purchase order confirmation to the point of contact or the security vendor and instruct to attend site.
Record and keep updated the break-fix call out log tracking and ticketing system at all stages, so it reflects the latest status of the call out/issue. This will include escalation, update, rectification notes, financials, and any associated correspondence.
Coordinate any works and site visits relating to the security systems with other parties and stakeholders on site following their processes as required.
Support with the coordination and oversee the execution of the planned preventative maintenance delivery by approved security vendors and validate their work in accordance with the clients' expectations.
Review any remediation proposal provided by the approved security vendors to ensure suitability prior to submittal for client for approval.
Escalate any concerns which impact on the security systems' performance to the EMEA Supplier Manager.
Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly spot checks on the systems to verify their correct operations and where required provide reports.
Conduct signal review - using the site signal trace – identify any items in the system tree that need review and provide a detailed breakdown of each devices reported activity along with any devices needing special attention.
Support the EMEA Supplier Manager with managing the EMEA approved security device/vendor list by providing feedback and input on supplier/device performance with recommendations for areas of improvement.
Contribute to the development and continual improvement of the EMEA regional specific standards, processes and supporting documentation. Ensure all processes are optimized and continually aligned to the client requirements.
All other duties assigned.
Education, Experience, and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience gained in an engineering capacity of installing, servicing, commissioning, technical support role, managing the deployment of standalone and integrated physical electronic security systems.
Competencies:
Thorough understanding of IT principles and practices.
Good understanding of enterprise security in a business environment.
Solid understanding of security operations, design, and systems integration.
Understanding of security systems Analog and IP CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion – intimate knowledge of Lenel, Milestone and Galaxy are desirable but the ability to learn these systems is critical.
Knowledge of local code/regulation/legislation knowledge for EMEA is desirable.
Able to take accountability and ownership of issues, actions, decisions, and outcomes.
Adaptable to work variations while ensuring on-going performance effectiveness.
Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer to join our Data & Analytics team on a permanent basis. The role will be based across our office in London Bridge and remotely as we operate a hybrid model of working.
Data is at the heart of what PRS do and we have an aspiration to develop advanced data analytics to gain deeper insights for its members and the business.
We believe that this can be driven through:
Meaningful member insights which will allow them to exploit new opportunities
Improved data driven member services
Identify new revenue opportunities & markets
Data driven marketing activities
Identify opportunities for increased business visibility, agility
Instrumenting our data pipelines to provide near real-time operational metadata showing quality, throughput, and other operational aspects
This will require interrogation of both internal and external unstructured data sources using a variety of techniques.
About the Role
The role of Data Engineer will work within the Analytics Engineering Team to provide development capability for analytics assets, including supporting the production of MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) / POCs (Proof of Concept) working with internal and external suppliers to advance PRS for Music’s analytics capability.
Over time, the Data Engineer will also work closely with our Enterprise Architects & wider Data Team to develop our data analytics platform and replace legacy solutions.
The Data Engineer will work with Developers, Data Scientist and Analysts within the Data function to create business specific analytics and reporting solutions to be used by Data Analysts and for self-service in the business.
Other duties will include, but limited to:
Design construct and test data infrastructures that will support complex data analytics services
Align architecture with current and future business requirements and build towards an end state architecture defined by and with the & enterprise architect
Handle the engineering of all aspects of data analysis including data extract, data warehousing and output via analytics tools
Provide technical support for royalty distributions to our members
Apply modern programming language and tools, progressively upgrade existing solutions and decommission them as they become redundant
Identify data quality issues and find ways to improve data reliability, efficiency, and quality
Deploy sophisticated analytics programs, machine Learning and statistical methods as appropriate, working with the emerging Data Science function as appropriate
Work with the Analytics Team on unveiling data insights that may be useful to the business in improving service, reducing cost or to drive PRS’s growth ambitions
Identify tasks that could potentially be automated using Machine Learning both within production processes and within data warehousing and analytics domains
Help to maintain the integrity and security of the company’s databases and data warehouses
Explore and recommend practices and tools and keep skills updated as appropriate
About You
The successful candidate will have/be:
A relevant degree in a computer science related field, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent work-based experience
Academic qualification or professional training as a Data Engineer with a background in database and warehouse design and experience in modern data techniques including the use of Cloud based applications
Strong technical experience in building data solutions
A solid background in data engineering with proven experience in data warehouse, database design, data modelling and data analytics ideally backed up by certifications
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Expert knowledge in data warehousing, data extraction and transformation, database/data warehouse design and the use of emerging Cloud based technologies
Expert skills in SQL and multiple programming languages across Azure Microsoft and or Oracle (OCI) technology stacks
Power BI (Developer) experience
Azure ecosystem (SSIS/ Synapse Pipelines, Azure Blob Storage/ Data Lakes, Azure SQL Dedicated Pools)
Why PRS?
We have worked hard at PRS for Music to create a culture where each colleague can bring their true selves to work and thrive.
We want you to have the work/life balance you need, so our flexible working approach covers both location and hours. You can work with your manager to find the hours that work best for you, as long as you are available for meetings when needed. We even provide the opportunity twice a year to work remotely, for up to a month at a time, in the UK or abroad.
We love music and host events so we can socialise as a team and share our passion. From our legendary Christmas Gig and PRS Presents to quizzes, drag queen bingo, comedy nights and team socials. Wellbeing is high on our agenda with a full programme of events, webinars, and initiatives, plus a team of Mental Health First Aiders to ensure we are happy, healthy and engaged.
Next Steps
Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you – apply now and send your CV & Covering Letter to recruitment@prsformusic.com
Covid-19 Recruitment Statement
PRS For Music is continuing to follow the Government recommendation in light of COVID -19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff, members and candidates.
Our focus is to provide our members with the best service and support, and therefore we remain focused on our resourcing strategy and continue to encourage applications for advertised roles.
We are transitioning back to a hybrid model of working across the organisation including in our recruitment process. Whilst our first stage interviews will take place remotely, we want you to experience the culture and working environment at PRS for Music. Therefore, once opened, our new Central London Hub, based in London Bridge will be used for second stage interviews.
We are committed to only recruit for vacancies that are essential to the livelihood and continued service to our members.
Please note: That due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to give feedback to all candidates at shortlisting stage. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
Many Thanks – The HR Team
May 13, 2022
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Data Engineer to join our Data & Analytics team on a permanent basis. The role will be based across our office in London Bridge and remotely as we operate a hybrid model of working.
Data is at the heart of what PRS do and we have an aspiration to develop advanced data analytics to gain deeper insights for its members and the business.
We believe that this can be driven through:
Meaningful member insights which will allow them to exploit new opportunities
Improved data driven member services
Identify new revenue opportunities & markets
Data driven marketing activities
Identify opportunities for increased business visibility, agility
Instrumenting our data pipelines to provide near real-time operational metadata showing quality, throughput, and other operational aspects
This will require interrogation of both internal and external unstructured data sources using a variety of techniques.
About the Role
The role of Data Engineer will work within the Analytics Engineering Team to provide development capability for analytics assets, including supporting the production of MVPs (Minimum Viable Products) / POCs (Proof of Concept) working with internal and external suppliers to advance PRS for Music’s analytics capability.
Over time, the Data Engineer will also work closely with our Enterprise Architects & wider Data Team to develop our data analytics platform and replace legacy solutions.
The Data Engineer will work with Developers, Data Scientist and Analysts within the Data function to create business specific analytics and reporting solutions to be used by Data Analysts and for self-service in the business.
Other duties will include, but limited to:
Design construct and test data infrastructures that will support complex data analytics services
Align architecture with current and future business requirements and build towards an end state architecture defined by and with the & enterprise architect
Handle the engineering of all aspects of data analysis including data extract, data warehousing and output via analytics tools
Provide technical support for royalty distributions to our members
Apply modern programming language and tools, progressively upgrade existing solutions and decommission them as they become redundant
Identify data quality issues and find ways to improve data reliability, efficiency, and quality
Deploy sophisticated analytics programs, machine Learning and statistical methods as appropriate, working with the emerging Data Science function as appropriate
Work with the Analytics Team on unveiling data insights that may be useful to the business in improving service, reducing cost or to drive PRS’s growth ambitions
Identify tasks that could potentially be automated using Machine Learning both within production processes and within data warehousing and analytics domains
Help to maintain the integrity and security of the company’s databases and data warehouses
Explore and recommend practices and tools and keep skills updated as appropriate
About You
The successful candidate will have/be:
A relevant degree in a computer science related field, Engineering, Mathematics, or equivalent work-based experience
Academic qualification or professional training as a Data Engineer with a background in database and warehouse design and experience in modern data techniques including the use of Cloud based applications
Strong technical experience in building data solutions
A solid background in data engineering with proven experience in data warehouse, database design, data modelling and data analytics ideally backed up by certifications
Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Expert knowledge in data warehousing, data extraction and transformation, database/data warehouse design and the use of emerging Cloud based technologies
Expert skills in SQL and multiple programming languages across Azure Microsoft and or Oracle (OCI) technology stacks
Power BI (Developer) experience
Azure ecosystem (SSIS/ Synapse Pipelines, Azure Blob Storage/ Data Lakes, Azure SQL Dedicated Pools)
Why PRS?
We have worked hard at PRS for Music to create a culture where each colleague can bring their true selves to work and thrive.
We want you to have the work/life balance you need, so our flexible working approach covers both location and hours. You can work with your manager to find the hours that work best for you, as long as you are available for meetings when needed. We even provide the opportunity twice a year to work remotely, for up to a month at a time, in the UK or abroad.
We love music and host events so we can socialise as a team and share our passion. From our legendary Christmas Gig and PRS Presents to quizzes, drag queen bingo, comedy nights and team socials. Wellbeing is high on our agenda with a full programme of events, webinars, and initiatives, plus a team of Mental Health First Aiders to ensure we are happy, healthy and engaged.
Next Steps
Does this sound like you? If so, we would love to hear from you – apply now and send your CV & Covering Letter to recruitment@prsformusic.com
Covid-19 Recruitment Statement
PRS For Music is continuing to follow the Government recommendation in light of COVID -19 to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff, members and candidates.
Our focus is to provide our members with the best service and support, and therefore we remain focused on our resourcing strategy and continue to encourage applications for advertised roles.
We are transitioning back to a hybrid model of working across the organisation including in our recruitment process. Whilst our first stage interviews will take place remotely, we want you to experience the culture and working environment at PRS for Music. Therefore, once opened, our new Central London Hub, based in London Bridge will be used for second stage interviews.
We are committed to only recruit for vacancies that are essential to the livelihood and continued service to our members.
Please note: That due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to give feedback to all candidates at shortlisting stage. If you have not heard from us within 6 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
Many Thanks – The HR Team
About the Role
The post-holder will be expected to support development of the Centre’s networked PC servers and all the online services they provide. You will be required to maintain optimum configuration and performance of the servers, the supported applications they run and any databases they hold.
About You
Applicants must hold a degree in a relevant subject or have substantial relevant experience. You must have systems administration experience supporting core business platforms using Microsoft based technologies (AD, ADFS, DNS, DFS, DHCP, IIS, etc) and infrastructure including Citrix and VMware ESXi/vSAN. Strong knowledge in storage technologies/connectivity is essential. In addition, experience of supporting a Checkpoint Next Gen security firewalls is desirable. You should be well organised, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. You will have strong communication skills and a friendly, positive, customer service-orientated disposition.
About the Department
Applications are invited for the post of Research Systems Analyst (PC) for the Barts CR-UK Centre. The Centre comprises of the Barts Cancer Institute and the Centre for Cancer Prevention and is at the forefront of cancer research in the areas of haematological malignancy, pancreatic cancer, women’s cancers and male genitourinary cancers.
About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.
The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), permanent appointment, with an expected start date of 26/07/2021. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £34,220 - £40,194 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to (Mohamed Ali) at mohamed.ali@qmul.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 020 7882 3547.
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.
The closing date for applications is 26th November 2021.
The School of Medicine and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.
Valuing Diversity & Committed to Equality
Nov 16, 2021
Full time
About the Role
The post-holder will be expected to support development of the Centre’s networked PC servers and all the online services they provide. You will be required to maintain optimum configuration and performance of the servers, the supported applications they run and any databases they hold.
About You
Applicants must hold a degree in a relevant subject or have substantial relevant experience. You must have systems administration experience supporting core business platforms using Microsoft based technologies (AD, ADFS, DNS, DFS, DHCP, IIS, etc) and infrastructure including Citrix and VMware ESXi/vSAN. Strong knowledge in storage technologies/connectivity is essential. In addition, experience of supporting a Checkpoint Next Gen security firewalls is desirable. You should be well organised, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. You will have strong communication skills and a friendly, positive, customer service-orientated disposition.
About the Department
Applications are invited for the post of Research Systems Analyst (PC) for the Barts CR-UK Centre. The Centre comprises of the Barts Cancer Institute and the Centre for Cancer Prevention and is at the forefront of cancer research in the areas of haematological malignancy, pancreatic cancer, women’s cancers and male genitourinary cancers.
About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.
Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.
We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.
The post is based at the Charterhouse Square Campus in London. It is full time (35 hours per week), permanent appointment, with an expected start date of 26/07/2021. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £34,220 - £40,194 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Informal enquiries should be addressed to (Mohamed Ali) at mohamed.ali@qmul.ac.uk or on +44 (0) 020 7882 3547.
To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button below.
The closing date for applications is 26th November 2021.
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Reporting to the Business Support Manager - Business Intelligence, the Business Intelligence – Business Analyst will work closely with both technical and business teams across the company to understand, document and deliver data requirements associated with significant business problems and opportunities. This exciting new opportunity is in a fast-paced dynamic environment working on High Profile Data Projects , to identify and understand significant business improvements and opportunities to ensure Data is at the forefront of decision making process.
As a Business Analyst in Business Intelligence at Jet2.com & Jet2holidays , you will be a key part of the team to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and projects meet the overall needs of the end user. Jet2 Business Analysts are passionate about delivering the best for our customers. We are proactive and work as One Team to achieve results.
You will be expected to drive data initiatives from inception to the point of go live. Our Business Analysts in Business Intelligence are experts in data transformation projects and advocates for best practice data management across our organisation. We will expect you to facilitate stakeholder/technical workshops, displaying skill in interviewing, effective questioning and have be able to challenge requirements. You will work alongside a team of Data Developers and Testers to build products that meet the requirements and acceptance criteria you have defined and documented. Jet2 practises Agile d elivery methodologies. You will be expected to lead the introduction of Epics, Feature and Stories to the delivery teams through session such as ‘ 3 Amigos ’ and Estimation Sessions. You will utilise your toolkit of analysis techniques to best represent the business needs and requirements, to collaborate with the delivery team to create a solution that is suitable for the desired use case, overall vision and requirements.
Any of the above outputs should be shared with the Product Owner and you should support them with effective prioritisation of the backlog, perhaps providing recommendations based on your understanding. During your analysis, you should work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to help them understand the requirements and any potential technical limitations that may impact the solution.
You will support delivery planning by having all analysis ready, well defined and pointed. You should support delivery of the stories throughout the delivery cycle. Most importantly, our Business Analysts don’t just stop at the capture of requirements, we collaborate within our development teams to take ideas from concept through to a solution. Understanding any areas of risk, dependencies, compliance and impacts. You will be expected to support the definition of test complete and aid demonstrations and User Acceptance Testing session of new data products and solutions. Working together with your team will be key to your personal success and key to project delivery. You will be required to work closely with Product Owners , Product Managers , Technical Specialists and other Business Analysts . Ultimately, we operate as a team, supporting one another to get the job done.
The successful candidate will have a minimum experience of 2 years working as a Business Analyst with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies and of in-house software development ideally within a Data Background . You will be personable, proactive and confident in your approach and have strong stakeholder management skills, being a confident communicator. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment , managing competing workloads and capable of effectively prioritising to meet deadlines.
In return, we offer an excellent salary and benefits package with fantastic opportunities for progression in a growing business. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting forward-thinking business. We operate scheduled leisure flights to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities from our 10 UK bases. Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays !!
Mar 06, 2021
Full time
Reporting to the Business Support Manager - Business Intelligence, the Business Intelligence – Business Analyst will work closely with both technical and business teams across the company to understand, document and deliver data requirements associated with significant business problems and opportunities. This exciting new opportunity is in a fast-paced dynamic environment working on High Profile Data Projects , to identify and understand significant business improvements and opportunities to ensure Data is at the forefront of decision making process.
As a Business Analyst in Business Intelligence at Jet2.com & Jet2holidays , you will be a key part of the team to ensure successful delivery of initiatives and projects meet the overall needs of the end user. Jet2 Business Analysts are passionate about delivering the best for our customers. We are proactive and work as One Team to achieve results.
You will be expected to drive data initiatives from inception to the point of go live. Our Business Analysts in Business Intelligence are experts in data transformation projects and advocates for best practice data management across our organisation. We will expect you to facilitate stakeholder/technical workshops, displaying skill in interviewing, effective questioning and have be able to challenge requirements. You will work alongside a team of Data Developers and Testers to build products that meet the requirements and acceptance criteria you have defined and documented. Jet2 practises Agile d elivery methodologies. You will be expected to lead the introduction of Epics, Feature and Stories to the delivery teams through session such as ‘ 3 Amigos ’ and Estimation Sessions. You will utilise your toolkit of analysis techniques to best represent the business needs and requirements, to collaborate with the delivery team to create a solution that is suitable for the desired use case, overall vision and requirements.
Any of the above outputs should be shared with the Product Owner and you should support them with effective prioritisation of the backlog, perhaps providing recommendations based on your understanding. During your analysis, you should work closely with technical teams and stakeholders to help them understand the requirements and any potential technical limitations that may impact the solution.
You will support delivery planning by having all analysis ready, well defined and pointed. You should support delivery of the stories throughout the delivery cycle. Most importantly, our Business Analysts don’t just stop at the capture of requirements, we collaborate within our development teams to take ideas from concept through to a solution. Understanding any areas of risk, dependencies, compliance and impacts. You will be expected to support the definition of test complete and aid demonstrations and User Acceptance Testing session of new data products and solutions. Working together with your team will be key to your personal success and key to project delivery. You will be required to work closely with Product Owners , Product Managers , Technical Specialists and other Business Analysts . Ultimately, we operate as a team, supporting one another to get the job done.
The successful candidate will have a minimum experience of 2 years working as a Business Analyst with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies and of in-house software development ideally within a Data Background . You will be personable, proactive and confident in your approach and have strong stakeholder management skills, being a confident communicator. You must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment , managing competing workloads and capable of effectively prioritising to meet deadlines.
In return, we offer an excellent salary and benefits package with fantastic opportunities for progression in a growing business. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting forward-thinking business. We operate scheduled leisure flights to holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands and to European Leisure Cities from our 10 UK bases. Help us to send our all-important customers on holiday with Jet2.com and Jet2holidays !!
About e-therapeutics e-therapeutics is a UK-based, AIM listed biotechnology company with an innovative proprietary computational platform designed to enhance drug discovery and a proprietary RNA interference platform, able to silence any gene in the liver. e-therapeutics has combined two cutting-edge technologies and is uniquely positioned at the interface of the hugely promising fields of AI and RNAi, currently working to populate our in-house therapeutic pipeline with novel candidates. To support the company's next phase of growth we are expanding and are looking for talented and motivated people to join our team with an inquisitive and 'do what's needed' culture. We enjoy our work and strive to create an exciting place to work in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to express their views and opinions. To take its cutting edge computational platform technology to the next level, e-therapeutics is looking for a Head of AI & Informatics. The candidate will join the scientific leadership team, reporting directly to the CSO and will work closely with other executives and senior leaders. The position is based in London, UK. Duties and Responsibilities Lead and be responsible for co-developing cutting edge in-house AI capabilities and infrastructure primarily in the domain of NLP and, specifically, Large Language Models to support the Company's work across all domains including Drug Discovery, siRNA Drug Design, IP and Competitive Intelligence initiatives Lead and be responsible for software and data engineering and development/maintenance of computational platform infrastructure Be responsible for working practices, documentation and core engineering standards in software and data platform development to ensure delivery of robust and scalable technical assets, mindful of the current resources and needs of the business Continually review and develop existing platform engineering solutions to support bioinformaticians, computational and discovery biologists, oligonucleotide chemists and business analysts in their exploration and visualisation of structured and unstructured internal and external data Translate company objectives from the executive and senior leadership team into day to day practice Lead a team of AI scientists, software and data engineers, providing mentorship, guidance and support Develop detailed plans and budgets as part of the senior leadership team to enable rapid and efficient execution of projects Build strong working relationships with other research teams, internally and externally, as well as with other functions within the company, to maximize impact of the AI and engineering team Ensure project learnings are being leveraged across the board and make suggestions to increase efficiency and save time and cost Previous experience PhD plus post-doctoral or similar experience, in AI/Machine Learning, Textual Analysis/Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models is essential. Experience in Network Science and modern statistical methods would be a plus. Proven track record leading and delivering on large AI domain software and data engineering projects relevant to the life sciences in a drug discovery environment Teamwork and leadership experience in industry, preferably in a biotech start-up environment Strong interpersonal skills which support team cohesion while being able to provide direct and constructive feedback and solutions Highly developed communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both in writing (reports, publications in scientific journals, etc) and via oral presentations Experience leading/being involved with collaborative projects with other biopharma partners would be an advantage Experience with Agile Development Methodology for timely and effective project and program delivery is an advantage Familiarity with engineering and data solutions to support bioinformatic workflow design and development Excellent understanding of data management techniques for large-scale scientific data sets High level programming skills in a number of modern programming languages such as Java, C/C++, R and Python Knowledge and experience of SOA NLP APIs and Machine Learning / Deep Learning frameworks Experience of software and data engineering solutions to support Knowledge Graph design, deployment and maintenance an advantage Strong experience of translating user requirements into workflow designs/specifications Experience building and optimising data processing pipelines including the underlying workflow management technologies and databases (e.g. Nextflow/Nextflow Tower, SQL/NoSQL). Experience with graph databases is highly desirable Knowledge and experience of the tools, techniques, and processes of modern software development, e.g. version control, CI/CD, DevOps, and DataOps. Experience in cloud native technologies and approaches such as Docker and Kubernetes. Expert knowledge of cloud computing environments is essential with a preference for AWS Experience of UX/UI design and deployment an advantage Key competencies Ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to interpret and translate the needs of multiple stakeholders into clear and focussed project plans Ability to innovate and suggest new ideas / 'think outside the box' Resilience and a sense of urgency - ability to lead and inspire the team to achieve goals Willingness to be a strong team player who recognises that personal and team success are intertwined Offer The challenge and excitement of an expanding, fast-paced company The opportunity to contribute to a transformational change in the way drug discovery is done Access to a breakthrough GalNAc-siRNA therapeutic platform and novel target ID engine for accelerated candidate generation Close collaboration with a great international team of experts across different scientific domains The possibility to boost your experience and career You will join and lead a highly motivated, international and dynamic team
Jun 04, 2023
Full time
About e-therapeutics e-therapeutics is a UK-based, AIM listed biotechnology company with an innovative proprietary computational platform designed to enhance drug discovery and a proprietary RNA interference platform, able to silence any gene in the liver. e-therapeutics has combined two cutting-edge technologies and is uniquely positioned at the interface of the hugely promising fields of AI and RNAi, currently working to populate our in-house therapeutic pipeline with novel candidates. To support the company's next phase of growth we are expanding and are looking for talented and motivated people to join our team with an inquisitive and 'do what's needed' culture. We enjoy our work and strive to create an exciting place to work in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to express their views and opinions. To take its cutting edge computational platform technology to the next level, e-therapeutics is looking for a Head of AI & Informatics. The candidate will join the scientific leadership team, reporting directly to the CSO and will work closely with other executives and senior leaders. The position is based in London, UK. Duties and Responsibilities Lead and be responsible for co-developing cutting edge in-house AI capabilities and infrastructure primarily in the domain of NLP and, specifically, Large Language Models to support the Company's work across all domains including Drug Discovery, siRNA Drug Design, IP and Competitive Intelligence initiatives Lead and be responsible for software and data engineering and development/maintenance of computational platform infrastructure Be responsible for working practices, documentation and core engineering standards in software and data platform development to ensure delivery of robust and scalable technical assets, mindful of the current resources and needs of the business Continually review and develop existing platform engineering solutions to support bioinformaticians, computational and discovery biologists, oligonucleotide chemists and business analysts in their exploration and visualisation of structured and unstructured internal and external data Translate company objectives from the executive and senior leadership team into day to day practice Lead a team of AI scientists, software and data engineers, providing mentorship, guidance and support Develop detailed plans and budgets as part of the senior leadership team to enable rapid and efficient execution of projects Build strong working relationships with other research teams, internally and externally, as well as with other functions within the company, to maximize impact of the AI and engineering team Ensure project learnings are being leveraged across the board and make suggestions to increase efficiency and save time and cost Previous experience PhD plus post-doctoral or similar experience, in AI/Machine Learning, Textual Analysis/Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models is essential. Experience in Network Science and modern statistical methods would be a plus. Proven track record leading and delivering on large AI domain software and data engineering projects relevant to the life sciences in a drug discovery environment Teamwork and leadership experience in industry, preferably in a biotech start-up environment Strong interpersonal skills which support team cohesion while being able to provide direct and constructive feedback and solutions Highly developed communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both in writing (reports, publications in scientific journals, etc) and via oral presentations Experience leading/being involved with collaborative projects with other biopharma partners would be an advantage Experience with Agile Development Methodology for timely and effective project and program delivery is an advantage Familiarity with engineering and data solutions to support bioinformatic workflow design and development Excellent understanding of data management techniques for large-scale scientific data sets High level programming skills in a number of modern programming languages such as Java, C/C++, R and Python Knowledge and experience of SOA NLP APIs and Machine Learning / Deep Learning frameworks Experience of software and data engineering solutions to support Knowledge Graph design, deployment and maintenance an advantage Strong experience of translating user requirements into workflow designs/specifications Experience building and optimising data processing pipelines including the underlying workflow management technologies and databases (e.g. Nextflow/Nextflow Tower, SQL/NoSQL). Experience with graph databases is highly desirable Knowledge and experience of the tools, techniques, and processes of modern software development, e.g. version control, CI/CD, DevOps, and DataOps. Experience in cloud native technologies and approaches such as Docker and Kubernetes. Expert knowledge of cloud computing environments is essential with a preference for AWS Experience of UX/UI design and deployment an advantage Key competencies Ability to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Ability to interpret and translate the needs of multiple stakeholders into clear and focussed project plans Ability to innovate and suggest new ideas / 'think outside the box' Resilience and a sense of urgency - ability to lead and inspire the team to achieve goals Willingness to be a strong team player who recognises that personal and team success are intertwined Offer The challenge and excitement of an expanding, fast-paced company The opportunity to contribute to a transformational change in the way drug discovery is done Access to a breakthrough GalNAc-siRNA therapeutic platform and novel target ID engine for accelerated candidate generation Close collaboration with a great international team of experts across different scientific domains The possibility to boost your experience and career You will join and lead a highly motivated, international and dynamic team
About Us We're an award-winning innovative tech consultancy - a team of creative problem solvers. Since 1993 we've been finding better, more sustainable ways to solve complex technology problems for some of the world's leading organisations and delivered solutions that millions of people use every day. In the last 30 years we won several awards, including a prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category for our Enterprise Agile delivery approach. Operating from 26 locations across the world, we bring together teams of creative experts with diverse backgrounds and experiences, who enjoy working and learning in our collaborative and open culture and are committed to world-class delivery. We want to continue to grow our team with people just like you! Our platform engineers design, build and monitor the cloud ecosystem, enabling others to do whatever it is they need to do. We see it as a mix of DevOps, SRE and technical design, always with a focus on security, reliability and the other well architected Pillars. About the Role How many times are you willing to perform the same manual task before getting sick of it and automating the problem away? If your answer is between zero and two, we couldn't agree more! Here at BJSS, we're looking for hands-on platform engineers; people who have a passion for automation and the skills to back it up. We work on some of the most interesting projects out there, and work with fantastic people to help deliver them. As a cloud expert, you'll work in small product teams alongside developers, architects, designers, analysts and product owners to design automation, tooling and cloud infrastructure. During your time at BJSS, you'll have the opportunity to work across a wide range of industries and projects, each with their own set of unique challenges and new tech. We have a great community, built to support each other, so help is never further than a few clicks away. Your priorities will be building new systems and improving stability, security and efficiency, and in some cases, driving culture and process change. We encourage continuous learning; so, in addition to working on interesting projects with interesting people, we'll reward you for every certification you achieve whilst doing so. About You We feel the best engineers are curious. Curious about learning new things and curious about building better solutions. You'll be comfortable working in a team and have the knowledge to lead or support the definition of the delivery platform within that team. • You have 1+ years of experience working in the cloud (AWS / Azure / GCP)• You're an engineer at heart and enjoy the challenge of building elegant solutions • You want to work across a range of tech, trying out the latest tools and trends • You have a passion for automation, having previously worked with pipelines and used some scripting language(s) • Ideally, you will have some experience creating/maintaining infra with IaC tools such as Terraform • You believe in lifelong learning, always looking for a 'better way' • You're happy to dive headfirst into anything that comes your way ? Some of the Perks Flexible benefits allowance - you choose how to spend your allowance (additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental and more) Industry leading health and wellbeing plan - we partner with several wellbeing support functions to cater to each individual's need, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support, and other Life Assurance (4 x annual salary) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working - Our roles are not fully remote as we take pride in the tight knit communities we have created at our local offices. But we offer plenty of flexibility and you can split your time between the office, client site and WFH Discounts - we have preferred rates from dozens of retail, lifestyle, and utility brands An industry-leading referral scheme with no limits on the number of referrals Flexible holiday buy/sell option Electric vehicle scheme Training opportunities and incentives - we support professional certifications across engineering and non-engineering roles, including unlimited access to O'Reilly Giving back - the ability to get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from diverse backgrounds into tech You will become part of a squad with people from different areas within the business who will help you grow at BJSS We have a busy social calendar that you can chose to join- quarterly town halls/squad nights out/weekends away with families included/office get togethers GymFlex gym membership programme
Jun 04, 2023
Full time
About Us We're an award-winning innovative tech consultancy - a team of creative problem solvers. Since 1993 we've been finding better, more sustainable ways to solve complex technology problems for some of the world's leading organisations and delivered solutions that millions of people use every day. In the last 30 years we won several awards, including a prestigious Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category for our Enterprise Agile delivery approach. Operating from 26 locations across the world, we bring together teams of creative experts with diverse backgrounds and experiences, who enjoy working and learning in our collaborative and open culture and are committed to world-class delivery. We want to continue to grow our team with people just like you! Our platform engineers design, build and monitor the cloud ecosystem, enabling others to do whatever it is they need to do. We see it as a mix of DevOps, SRE and technical design, always with a focus on security, reliability and the other well architected Pillars. About the Role How many times are you willing to perform the same manual task before getting sick of it and automating the problem away? If your answer is between zero and two, we couldn't agree more! Here at BJSS, we're looking for hands-on platform engineers; people who have a passion for automation and the skills to back it up. We work on some of the most interesting projects out there, and work with fantastic people to help deliver them. As a cloud expert, you'll work in small product teams alongside developers, architects, designers, analysts and product owners to design automation, tooling and cloud infrastructure. During your time at BJSS, you'll have the opportunity to work across a wide range of industries and projects, each with their own set of unique challenges and new tech. We have a great community, built to support each other, so help is never further than a few clicks away. Your priorities will be building new systems and improving stability, security and efficiency, and in some cases, driving culture and process change. We encourage continuous learning; so, in addition to working on interesting projects with interesting people, we'll reward you for every certification you achieve whilst doing so. About You We feel the best engineers are curious. Curious about learning new things and curious about building better solutions. You'll be comfortable working in a team and have the knowledge to lead or support the definition of the delivery platform within that team. • You have 1+ years of experience working in the cloud (AWS / Azure / GCP)• You're an engineer at heart and enjoy the challenge of building elegant solutions • You want to work across a range of tech, trying out the latest tools and trends • You have a passion for automation, having previously worked with pipelines and used some scripting language(s) • Ideally, you will have some experience creating/maintaining infra with IaC tools such as Terraform • You believe in lifelong learning, always looking for a 'better way' • You're happy to dive headfirst into anything that comes your way ? Some of the Perks Flexible benefits allowance - you choose how to spend your allowance (additional pension contributions, healthcare, dental and more) Industry leading health and wellbeing plan - we partner with several wellbeing support functions to cater to each individual's need, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support, and other Life Assurance (4 x annual salary) 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working - Our roles are not fully remote as we take pride in the tight knit communities we have created at our local offices. But we offer plenty of flexibility and you can split your time between the office, client site and WFH Discounts - we have preferred rates from dozens of retail, lifestyle, and utility brands An industry-leading referral scheme with no limits on the number of referrals Flexible holiday buy/sell option Electric vehicle scheme Training opportunities and incentives - we support professional certifications across engineering and non-engineering roles, including unlimited access to O'Reilly Giving back - the ability to get involved nationally and regionally with partnerships to get people from diverse backgrounds into tech You will become part of a squad with people from different areas within the business who will help you grow at BJSS We have a busy social calendar that you can chose to join- quarterly town halls/squad nights out/weekends away with families included/office get togethers GymFlex gym membership programme
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced VP of Data Science and Experimentation to lead our data-driven decision-making efforts. As the VP of Data Science and Experimentation, you will be responsible for defining and executing our data strategy, building and leading a highly skilled data science team, and driving insights that inform our product roadmap and business strategy. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and execute experiments, develop predictive models, and build data products that facilitates growth and improve customer experiences. What you'll be doing: Advocate and evangelize experimentation as a way of working, ensuring that everyone in the company can make data-driven decisions fast and at scale Promote an experimentation culture and identify ways to support the adoption of experimentation across the organization through a company-wide experimentation program Lead and mentor a team of highly skilled analysts, data scientists, and data engineers to build a highly advanced experimentation platform Ensure data best practices and play a critical role in building a data-driven culture throughout the entire organization Partner with the technology leadership team to create a long-term vision and develop a roadmap of data science projects Develop new capabilities to deliver business solutions applying data science algorithms Work with cross-functional partners and executives in the product, engineering, commercial, finance, and marketing to define and achieve business goals, and to build data-informed business strategies and roadmaps. Determine how to leverage data science, machine learning, and other analytical techniques to improve product features and capabilities. Provider leadership on how to leverage data and data expertise to improve the customer experience. Serve as a champion for data science and informed decision-making at all levels of the company. Make analytical techniques approachable and understandable to non-data scientists Who you are: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields; eg. a PhD Many years of proven experience in a data science or analytics leadership role, preferably in a fast-paced, data-driven environment Demonstrated achievements in building and developing highly skilled data science teams, managing data science projects, and delivering impactful insights that influence business growth Strong proficiency in statistical modeling, machine learning, data mining, and data visualization techniques, with hands-on experience in at least one programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, or Scala Proven ability to translate complex data insights into actionable recommendations and communicate them effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders Deep understanding of A/B testing and experiment design methodologies, with experience in designing and executing experiments to create product improvements and optimize customer experiences Comprehensive business insight, with experience in leveraging data insights to facilitate strategic decision-making and inform business strategy Experience working with big data technologies and familiarity with cloud-based data infrastructure and analytics tools (AWS and GCP) Expert leadership and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build solid relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. What's in it for you: A range of flexible working options to dedicate time to what matters to you Competitive compensation package + bonus 28 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to spend your time giving back to the causes that matter to you and your community Rich learning and development opportunities supported through the Trustpilot Academy, LinkedIn Learning and Blinkist Pension and life insurance Health cash plan, online GP, 24/7, Employee Assistance Plan Full access to Headspace, a popular mindfulness app to promote positive mental health Paid parental leave Season ticket loan and a cycle to work scheme Central office location complete with table tennis, a gaming corner, coffee bars and all the snacks and refreshments you can ask for Regular opportunities to connect and get to know your fellow Trusties, including company-wide celebrations and events, ERG activities and team socials. Free breakfast and lunch in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays along with extra treats throughout the month - think ice cream carts, chocolate fountains and cocktail/mocktail bars, to name a few Access to over 4,000 deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, fitness, cinema discounts and more. Independent financial advice and free standard professional mortgage broker advice Still not sure? We are Open to All, which means we want everyone to feel like they can see themselves at Trustpilot. We're keen to hear about your experiences as well as how you can help to create a fantastic culture for our amazing Trusties. So, don't worry if you're looking at this job description and feel like you don't meet all the requirements, we'd still really like to hear from you!
Jun 04, 2023
Full time
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced VP of Data Science and Experimentation to lead our data-driven decision-making efforts. As the VP of Data Science and Experimentation, you will be responsible for defining and executing our data strategy, building and leading a highly skilled data science team, and driving insights that inform our product roadmap and business strategy. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and execute experiments, develop predictive models, and build data products that facilitates growth and improve customer experiences. What you'll be doing: Advocate and evangelize experimentation as a way of working, ensuring that everyone in the company can make data-driven decisions fast and at scale Promote an experimentation culture and identify ways to support the adoption of experimentation across the organization through a company-wide experimentation program Lead and mentor a team of highly skilled analysts, data scientists, and data engineers to build a highly advanced experimentation platform Ensure data best practices and play a critical role in building a data-driven culture throughout the entire organization Partner with the technology leadership team to create a long-term vision and develop a roadmap of data science projects Develop new capabilities to deliver business solutions applying data science algorithms Work with cross-functional partners and executives in the product, engineering, commercial, finance, and marketing to define and achieve business goals, and to build data-informed business strategies and roadmaps. Determine how to leverage data science, machine learning, and other analytical techniques to improve product features and capabilities. Provider leadership on how to leverage data and data expertise to improve the customer experience. Serve as a champion for data science and informed decision-making at all levels of the company. Make analytical techniques approachable and understandable to non-data scientists Who you are: Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields; eg. a PhD Many years of proven experience in a data science or analytics leadership role, preferably in a fast-paced, data-driven environment Demonstrated achievements in building and developing highly skilled data science teams, managing data science projects, and delivering impactful insights that influence business growth Strong proficiency in statistical modeling, machine learning, data mining, and data visualization techniques, with hands-on experience in at least one programming languages such as Python, R, SQL, or Scala Proven ability to translate complex data insights into actionable recommendations and communicate them effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders Deep understanding of A/B testing and experiment design methodologies, with experience in designing and executing experiments to create product improvements and optimize customer experiences Comprehensive business insight, with experience in leveraging data insights to facilitate strategic decision-making and inform business strategy Experience working with big data technologies and familiarity with cloud-based data infrastructure and analytics tools (AWS and GCP) Expert leadership and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build solid relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization. What's in it for you: A range of flexible working options to dedicate time to what matters to you Competitive compensation package + bonus 28 days holiday plus two (paid) volunteering days a year to spend your time giving back to the causes that matter to you and your community Rich learning and development opportunities supported through the Trustpilot Academy, LinkedIn Learning and Blinkist Pension and life insurance Health cash plan, online GP, 24/7, Employee Assistance Plan Full access to Headspace, a popular mindfulness app to promote positive mental health Paid parental leave Season ticket loan and a cycle to work scheme Central office location complete with table tennis, a gaming corner, coffee bars and all the snacks and refreshments you can ask for Regular opportunities to connect and get to know your fellow Trusties, including company-wide celebrations and events, ERG activities and team socials. Free breakfast and lunch in the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays along with extra treats throughout the month - think ice cream carts, chocolate fountains and cocktail/mocktail bars, to name a few Access to over 4,000 deals and discounts on things like travel, electronics, fashion, fitness, cinema discounts and more. Independent financial advice and free standard professional mortgage broker advice Still not sure? We are Open to All, which means we want everyone to feel like they can see themselves at Trustpilot. We're keen to hear about your experiences as well as how you can help to create a fantastic culture for our amazing Trusties. So, don't worry if you're looking at this job description and feel like you don't meet all the requirements, we'd still really like to hear from you!
Job Title: Software Engineer (JAVA expert) Location: London, Canada Square Working Model: Hybrid (travel to office 1 - 2 times is required) Duration: 6 months minimum - 12 months (further extension applicable)Daily Rate Available: up to £700 Inside IR35 via Umbrella for this requisition, contractor must have experience with Risk and PnL calculation with grid/cloud based What you'll do: Join us to work with talents from different geographical locations in the Global FX Calculations team to develop, improve and maintain the bank's own solution and platform for post-trading risk and PnL calculations, which plays a critical role in trader's day-to-day activity and the bank's fulfillment to regulatory requirements. As an ideal candidate, you will need to: Work with business users, downstream stakeholders and business analysts to recommend viable IT solutions to meet the requirements Work with project team to perform end-to-end delivery of the project, with output including requirement analysis, architecture / solution design, coding, testing (manually and automated), releasing and defect fixing with required visibility. Produce documentations and conduct elaborations on solutions to ensure maintainability and smooth implementation. Support production and react to incidents as part of the global team. Take ownership of major components / projects to make sound technical decisions to delivery reasonable and cost-efficient solutions with good maintainability, and support the team members to implement the solution with good quality. Create, own, improve and promote standards in development best practice, such as design principles, code review, and testing / releasing process. Requirements What you will need to succeed in the role: 10+ years' experience in software engineering with hands-on skills in programming in modern Java language on back-end with HTTPS, RESTful API, micro-services and MQ 3+ years' experience working in the risk and PnL calculation space with grid/cloud based compute Good understanding of how risks are calculated with basic knowledge in derivatives Strong knowledge and solid experience in designing technical architecture / solutions for major back-end systems with non-functional requirements such as: High-availability High performance High resilience Scalability Good experience in working with technical delivery team under modern software engineering methodology with experience in CI/CD and cyber security Strong communication skills and proficient in English, with strong capability of presentation, elaboration and influencing Strong capability in analytical thinking and problem solving A technical expert with curiosity and passion in technology, who keeps his/her knowledge up-to-date with industry standards Self-driven and capability of work proactively, collaboratively and efficiently with geographical dispersed teams What additional skills will be good to have? Experience in no-SQL or Columnar DB Experience in building service on cloud (especially GCP) Domain knowledge in regulatory scenarios related calculations, in particular FRTB Experience in C++
Jun 03, 2023
Full time
Job Title: Software Engineer (JAVA expert) Location: London, Canada Square Working Model: Hybrid (travel to office 1 - 2 times is required) Duration: 6 months minimum - 12 months (further extension applicable)Daily Rate Available: up to £700 Inside IR35 via Umbrella for this requisition, contractor must have experience with Risk and PnL calculation with grid/cloud based What you'll do: Join us to work with talents from different geographical locations in the Global FX Calculations team to develop, improve and maintain the bank's own solution and platform for post-trading risk and PnL calculations, which plays a critical role in trader's day-to-day activity and the bank's fulfillment to regulatory requirements. As an ideal candidate, you will need to: Work with business users, downstream stakeholders and business analysts to recommend viable IT solutions to meet the requirements Work with project team to perform end-to-end delivery of the project, with output including requirement analysis, architecture / solution design, coding, testing (manually and automated), releasing and defect fixing with required visibility. Produce documentations and conduct elaborations on solutions to ensure maintainability and smooth implementation. Support production and react to incidents as part of the global team. Take ownership of major components / projects to make sound technical decisions to delivery reasonable and cost-efficient solutions with good maintainability, and support the team members to implement the solution with good quality. Create, own, improve and promote standards in development best practice, such as design principles, code review, and testing / releasing process. Requirements What you will need to succeed in the role: 10+ years' experience in software engineering with hands-on skills in programming in modern Java language on back-end with HTTPS, RESTful API, micro-services and MQ 3+ years' experience working in the risk and PnL calculation space with grid/cloud based compute Good understanding of how risks are calculated with basic knowledge in derivatives Strong knowledge and solid experience in designing technical architecture / solutions for major back-end systems with non-functional requirements such as: High-availability High performance High resilience Scalability Good experience in working with technical delivery team under modern software engineering methodology with experience in CI/CD and cyber security Strong communication skills and proficient in English, with strong capability of presentation, elaboration and influencing Strong capability in analytical thinking and problem solving A technical expert with curiosity and passion in technology, who keeps his/her knowledge up-to-date with industry standards Self-driven and capability of work proactively, collaboratively and efficiently with geographical dispersed teams What additional skills will be good to have? Experience in no-SQL or Columnar DB Experience in building service on cloud (especially GCP) Domain knowledge in regulatory scenarios related calculations, in particular FRTB Experience in C++
A well-known and established Law Firm is looking for Desktop Support Analyst to join their friendly team in their modern office based near London Bridge. Summary of RoleWorking with the wider IT team, the Desktop Support Analyst will cover 1st & 2nd line technical support of the firm's users, picking up calls escalated from the outsourced service desk or direct to the internal IT department.The role will cover support for a wide range of hardware and software; including desktop PCs, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, telephones and conferencing systems. The IT Support Analyst will assist the support team and work with external suppliers to ensure the efficient and effective use and performance of the firm's IT systems.The role is based in the firm's Bankside office with some working from home. The candidate will be required to support the Mayfair and Oxford offices which could involve occasional site visits. The candidate must be flexible to work a shift of 8am - 4pm, 9am - 5pm or 10am - 6pm as needed.Responsibilities Monitoring the IT Service desk and responding to allocated calls; prioritising and following-up calls and ensuring that users are supported in a timely and effective manner. Taking ownership of tickets assigned and using your knowledge, experience and persistence to work through to a successful resolution of the issue. Supporting hardware including (but not limited to) laptops, PC's, iOS Devices, MFD's etc. Supporting software including the Microsoft Office 2016 suite, Exchange online mailboxes, Mimecast, Windows 10/11, Elite 3E, iManage DMS, Intune InterAction, IntApp Open, Bighand, Oyez Forms, PDFDocs, Mitel telephony, Zoom and any other software packages / systems utilised by the firm. Re-imaging and preparing laptops for new starters and supplying equipment to users as required. Maintaining and updating the IT equipment asset management register. Day-to-day administration and support of the firm's applications and systems, ensuring that the firm's policies and procedures are followed at all times. Running early morning checks on overnight processes; Running investigating and resolving any unexpected events. Keeping the existing system documentation, procedures, knowledge-bases and user guides updated as required. Assisting the Reception team with the use of AV & VC equipment in the meeting rooms. Any other responsibilities reasonably assigned by the Head of IT.Apply today to be considered!
Jun 03, 2023
Full time
A well-known and established Law Firm is looking for Desktop Support Analyst to join their friendly team in their modern office based near London Bridge. Summary of RoleWorking with the wider IT team, the Desktop Support Analyst will cover 1st & 2nd line technical support of the firm's users, picking up calls escalated from the outsourced service desk or direct to the internal IT department.The role will cover support for a wide range of hardware and software; including desktop PCs, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, telephones and conferencing systems. The IT Support Analyst will assist the support team and work with external suppliers to ensure the efficient and effective use and performance of the firm's IT systems.The role is based in the firm's Bankside office with some working from home. The candidate will be required to support the Mayfair and Oxford offices which could involve occasional site visits. The candidate must be flexible to work a shift of 8am - 4pm, 9am - 5pm or 10am - 6pm as needed.Responsibilities Monitoring the IT Service desk and responding to allocated calls; prioritising and following-up calls and ensuring that users are supported in a timely and effective manner. Taking ownership of tickets assigned and using your knowledge, experience and persistence to work through to a successful resolution of the issue. Supporting hardware including (but not limited to) laptops, PC's, iOS Devices, MFD's etc. Supporting software including the Microsoft Office 2016 suite, Exchange online mailboxes, Mimecast, Windows 10/11, Elite 3E, iManage DMS, Intune InterAction, IntApp Open, Bighand, Oyez Forms, PDFDocs, Mitel telephony, Zoom and any other software packages / systems utilised by the firm. Re-imaging and preparing laptops for new starters and supplying equipment to users as required. Maintaining and updating the IT equipment asset management register. Day-to-day administration and support of the firm's applications and systems, ensuring that the firm's policies and procedures are followed at all times. Running early morning checks on overnight processes; Running investigating and resolving any unexpected events. Keeping the existing system documentation, procedures, knowledge-bases and user guides updated as required. Assisting the Reception team with the use of AV & VC equipment in the meeting rooms. Any other responsibilities reasonably assigned by the Head of IT.Apply today to be considered!
Looking for your next exciting role as a Data Analyst? Salary: up to £32,000Located: East Midlands (office based 5 days a week due to nature of work) I am happy to present to you a fantastic opportunity to join my Global market leading client, who has asked me to help recruit for the expansion of their Data Analyst team. This Industry powerhouse has grown from strength to strength charging the way as one of the most innovative and courageous in the industry.The successful candidate will have advanced working knowledge of Power BI and SQL. Your key duties and responsibilities will include: - Working within the Systems & Data Team to take raw data from key sources and translate into actionable insights for the business, supporting project delivery and/or decision-making processes.- Taking responsibility for developing reporting, such as performance reporting, and seek to continuously improve the products and services in which you are involved.- Creating innovative and engaging dashboards to enable data visualisation for the relevant stakeholders - mainly Power BI- Supporting presentations to internal stakeholders and where required provide in-depth analysis to support teams in the delivery of their objectives. What experience do you need? - Strong analytical skills and the ability to manipulate, and work with large amounts of data.- Data investigative skills and the ability to work with challenging data. If you think this role is the right match for you, please apply with an updated CV.
Jun 03, 2023
Full time
Looking for your next exciting role as a Data Analyst? Salary: up to £32,000Located: East Midlands (office based 5 days a week due to nature of work) I am happy to present to you a fantastic opportunity to join my Global market leading client, who has asked me to help recruit for the expansion of their Data Analyst team. This Industry powerhouse has grown from strength to strength charging the way as one of the most innovative and courageous in the industry.The successful candidate will have advanced working knowledge of Power BI and SQL. Your key duties and responsibilities will include: - Working within the Systems & Data Team to take raw data from key sources and translate into actionable insights for the business, supporting project delivery and/or decision-making processes.- Taking responsibility for developing reporting, such as performance reporting, and seek to continuously improve the products and services in which you are involved.- Creating innovative and engaging dashboards to enable data visualisation for the relevant stakeholders - mainly Power BI- Supporting presentations to internal stakeholders and where required provide in-depth analysis to support teams in the delivery of their objectives. What experience do you need? - Strong analytical skills and the ability to manipulate, and work with large amounts of data.- Data investigative skills and the ability to work with challenging data. If you think this role is the right match for you, please apply with an updated CV.
Job Title: Finance Analyst - MI Reporting to: Head of FP&A Location: UK-Birmingham/ Hybrid Role Introduction Advanced are one of the UK's largest and most successful PE-backed software companies. Our products sit at the heart of some of the country's best-known businesses, charities, and public sector organisations, powering their key services and functions. Driven by the millions of people who interact with our products every day in hospitals, schools, transport providers, sports clubs and a wide range of instantly recognisable brands, we've already grown phenomenally quickly with a £300m+ turnover and over 2,800 staff serving over 25,000 customers internationally. Part of the Group Finance Team, this role reports directly to the head of FP&A and has responsibility for developing and supporting the management information framework at Advanced. This encompasses the data, the dimensionality, the hierarchies, and the modelling required by finance for planning, reporting, and analytics. This role will work in collaboration with other members of the finance team to identify process improvements and streamline the flow of management information. Please note this role requires travel to our Birmingham office 3 days a week. What You Will Do - Stakeholder engagement to senior manager level - Design, develop, and maintain financial systems and data, including accounting software, SQL databases, and spreadsheets - Support in business transformation & process improvement - Reconcile financial data between different systems and sources - Support in the delivery of the FP&A Cycle and adjacent processes (Month-End, forecasting, budgeting) through the streamlining of management information & the introduction of controlled system environments - Collaborate with financial teams to deliver best in class reporting and forecasting processes. - Identify & mitigate risks identified in Advanced's system landscape, and the processes & procedures that surround it. - Design and implementation of data management strategies - Collaborating with other teams, inside and outside of finance, to ensure that data is being collected and analysed in a consistent way What You Will Have - Recognised accounting qualification, e.g., ACA, CIMA or ACCA, with thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures - Advanced SQL - Experience in a managing large imperfect datasets - Strong analytical skill with a logical approach to problem solving - Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills - Solid background in accounting, data modelling, BI tools - Excel expertise - Strong people management skills - Detail oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment - Proactive, insightful, and commercially astute - Solid working knowledge of finance systems
Jun 03, 2023
Full time
Job Title: Finance Analyst - MI Reporting to: Head of FP&A Location: UK-Birmingham/ Hybrid Role Introduction Advanced are one of the UK's largest and most successful PE-backed software companies. Our products sit at the heart of some of the country's best-known businesses, charities, and public sector organisations, powering their key services and functions. Driven by the millions of people who interact with our products every day in hospitals, schools, transport providers, sports clubs and a wide range of instantly recognisable brands, we've already grown phenomenally quickly with a £300m+ turnover and over 2,800 staff serving over 25,000 customers internationally. Part of the Group Finance Team, this role reports directly to the head of FP&A and has responsibility for developing and supporting the management information framework at Advanced. This encompasses the data, the dimensionality, the hierarchies, and the modelling required by finance for planning, reporting, and analytics. This role will work in collaboration with other members of the finance team to identify process improvements and streamline the flow of management information. Please note this role requires travel to our Birmingham office 3 days a week. What You Will Do - Stakeholder engagement to senior manager level - Design, develop, and maintain financial systems and data, including accounting software, SQL databases, and spreadsheets - Support in business transformation & process improvement - Reconcile financial data between different systems and sources - Support in the delivery of the FP&A Cycle and adjacent processes (Month-End, forecasting, budgeting) through the streamlining of management information & the introduction of controlled system environments - Collaborate with financial teams to deliver best in class reporting and forecasting processes. - Identify & mitigate risks identified in Advanced's system landscape, and the processes & procedures that surround it. - Design and implementation of data management strategies - Collaborating with other teams, inside and outside of finance, to ensure that data is being collected and analysed in a consistent way What You Will Have - Recognised accounting qualification, e.g., ACA, CIMA or ACCA, with thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures - Advanced SQL - Experience in a managing large imperfect datasets - Strong analytical skill with a logical approach to problem solving - Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills - Solid background in accounting, data modelling, BI tools - Excel expertise - Strong people management skills - Detail oriented and organised, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment - Proactive, insightful, and commercially astute - Solid working knowledge of finance systems
Business Data Analyst (Infrastructure) Lloyds Banking Group Edinburgh or London: Hybrid working arrangement (currently 2 days per week in the office and the rest from home) Salary & Benefits: £62,785 - £91,857 per annum (location & experience dependent), plus annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution, 4% flexible cash pot, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. We also offer flexible working hours, agile working practices flexibility to suit your lifestyle and ensure a good work-life balance. Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Banking Group is on a mission to build the bank of the future, and we need your help to do it! Continuing our extensive transformation programme, we're redefining what a bank is from the inside out. Our technology, our culture, and our mind-set is changing to craft a true engineering-led organisation. Where does this role sit In the Risk Division, we recognise the impact data can have on operating a financial institution such as LBG and appreciate the sizeable opportunities data can bring to better serving our customers and growing the business. It is the foundation of our operation and is a vital component of building the Risk Function of the Future! What will I focus on in this role We're looking for a Lead IT Business Analyst to join the Risk Data Transformation team within Enterprise Risk Platform. Work will focus on transitions of data capabilities and processes to our strategic targets, as well as ensuring we challenge deviations to that target. This role will focus on providing business analysis and initiative support within the Risk Data Transformation space. Initially your focus will be on supporting the migrations/upgrades/reimagining of the RDW Oracle Warehouse and SAS platform to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) You'll be expected to support the normal gambit of business analysis tasks specific to data systems and data initiatives, including requirements gathering & documentation, working with project staff to translate the vision into reality, translating technical to non-technical partners & presenting findings, supporting solution development & design activities as well as testing and post-go live activities. Longer term, you'll develop domain expertise in the data we're responsible for. We operate using a mix of waterfall style and agile development, so familiarity with both would be beneficial. Specific activities might include; Collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to understand the solution requirements. Business Processing Modelling & User/Data Journey Mapping. Leading the charge on transitioning to the new Data estate. Identifying generic patterns within the requirements to produce design blueprints that can be re-used by future use cases and/or recognise where existing patterns can be re-used Understanding the data and requirements at a deep level to ensure the data that is delivered by the end solution conforms to the six Data Quality dimensions (accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness, uniqueness, and validity) Working alongside the SME's in the team to support the engineers working on the strategic vision. Together, we make it possible! What do we need to see from applicants We like our teams to be as diverse as the customers and communities we serve and are really looking for someone passionate about data, ambitious and has a good problem solving mindset. On your CV, we need to see the following to consider you for interview; Experience working as a mid to senior level Business Analyst Experience working on data & change projects. Intermediate to advanced coding skills in either SQL or SAS (must have) Previous experience of Data Migration and ETL activities Knowledge of Oracle and SAS Data Warehouse environments You'll be passionate about data and delivering high quality data-led solutions Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate tech savvy jargon to business facing colleagues. Why else would you want to work with us We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. We have the scale and breadth to provide you with a wide range of training and development opportunities, helping you achieve a rewarding and fulfilling career. Join us and be part of an inclusive, values-based culture focused on making a difference.
Jun 03, 2023
Full time
Business Data Analyst (Infrastructure) Lloyds Banking Group Edinburgh or London: Hybrid working arrangement (currently 2 days per week in the office and the rest from home) Salary & Benefits: £62,785 - £91,857 per annum (location & experience dependent), plus annual personal bonus, 15% employer pension contribution, 4% flexible cash pot, private medical insurance, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays. We also offer flexible working hours, agile working practices flexibility to suit your lifestyle and ensure a good work-life balance. Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Banking Group is on a mission to build the bank of the future, and we need your help to do it! Continuing our extensive transformation programme, we're redefining what a bank is from the inside out. Our technology, our culture, and our mind-set is changing to craft a true engineering-led organisation. Where does this role sit In the Risk Division, we recognise the impact data can have on operating a financial institution such as LBG and appreciate the sizeable opportunities data can bring to better serving our customers and growing the business. It is the foundation of our operation and is a vital component of building the Risk Function of the Future! What will I focus on in this role We're looking for a Lead IT Business Analyst to join the Risk Data Transformation team within Enterprise Risk Platform. Work will focus on transitions of data capabilities and processes to our strategic targets, as well as ensuring we challenge deviations to that target. This role will focus on providing business analysis and initiative support within the Risk Data Transformation space. Initially your focus will be on supporting the migrations/upgrades/reimagining of the RDW Oracle Warehouse and SAS platform to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) You'll be expected to support the normal gambit of business analysis tasks specific to data systems and data initiatives, including requirements gathering & documentation, working with project staff to translate the vision into reality, translating technical to non-technical partners & presenting findings, supporting solution development & design activities as well as testing and post-go live activities. Longer term, you'll develop domain expertise in the data we're responsible for. We operate using a mix of waterfall style and agile development, so familiarity with both would be beneficial. Specific activities might include; Collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders to understand the solution requirements. Business Processing Modelling & User/Data Journey Mapping. Leading the charge on transitioning to the new Data estate. Identifying generic patterns within the requirements to produce design blueprints that can be re-used by future use cases and/or recognise where existing patterns can be re-used Understanding the data and requirements at a deep level to ensure the data that is delivered by the end solution conforms to the six Data Quality dimensions (accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness, uniqueness, and validity) Working alongside the SME's in the team to support the engineers working on the strategic vision. Together, we make it possible! What do we need to see from applicants We like our teams to be as diverse as the customers and communities we serve and are really looking for someone passionate about data, ambitious and has a good problem solving mindset. On your CV, we need to see the following to consider you for interview; Experience working as a mid to senior level Business Analyst Experience working on data & change projects. Intermediate to advanced coding skills in either SQL or SAS (must have) Previous experience of Data Migration and ETL activities Knowledge of Oracle and SAS Data Warehouse environments You'll be passionate about data and delivering high quality data-led solutions Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to translate tech savvy jargon to business facing colleagues. Why else would you want to work with us We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. We have the scale and breadth to provide you with a wide range of training and development opportunities, helping you achieve a rewarding and fulfilling career. Join us and be part of an inclusive, values-based culture focused on making a difference.
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. Part of the Sky family, We at Atom, provide a Mass amount of content to give people Positively gloriously great Tv entertainment, free from contracts at time and place that suites our customers. That's the entertainment they want, when they want it, how they want it, all on their terms! Our team members work with agility, and each have the power to change what we do and how we do it, all to improve the viewing experience on the 60+ devices, spanning across 3 Continents in over 124 territories And we are not stopping there! By supporting our apps on devices such as Samsung, LG, Android TVs, Gaming Consoles, STBs and so on, we make sure that engaging large, diverse audiences with premium entertainment is possible. Our vision is to deliver the world's best entertainment. "We are a team of developers, testers and technical analysts working very closely together to give viewers the best experience all over the globe! It's a very dynamic environment to be in, with many opportunities to learn and progress. We're looking forward to welcoming more dedicated people into our team" (Rick Thompson - Delivery Manager) What you'll do Develop Back-end web applications using Java and Spring. Unit, Functional and Performance test code for robustness including edge cases, usability and general reliability. Be part of a self-organising and multi-functional agile team. Use standard methodologies such as Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery etc. Write resilient code that will be continuously tested, deployed and will perform at scale. Contribute to the teams technical direction, tools and processes. Ensure the web app is highly performant, resilient and secure, well maintained and monitored in production Assist in the maintenance and support of the AWS infrastructure, Postgresql Database and Object Caching layers Strive for continuous improvement - be able to improve existing practices and techniques from within the team with enthusiasm As part of your role we expect you to be part of our on-call support rota once we deem you have sufficient knowledge. In line with many leading companies, we believe in the ethos that our technology teams support their own products. What you'll bring 5 years minimum experience in Back-end Java/ Spring web app development including exposure to Content Management and Content Distribution Networks. Good experience with REST APIs Knowledge of Unix/Linux and scripting languages (Bash, etc.) Experience in following development best practices including code quality, application architecture & design principles with the conviction to make your voice heard when pushing for technical excellence Accomplished in Back-end testing particularly unit & functional testing. Some experience in CI tooling (Jenkins/Concourse), working on legacy browser engines/TV devices & consoles, web build tools (e.g. webpack), security, performance optimisations & GraphQl is preferred but not essential. Good analytical skills & attention to detail, applicable across software design, requirement development & PR reviews Standout colleague attitude, knowledge sharing & mentoring are valued within our teams Superb communication skills both within own team & wider company and with both technical & non-technical partners Fast learner, and adaptable to change. Team overview Global OTT Technology Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Jun 03, 2023
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. Part of the Sky family, We at Atom, provide a Mass amount of content to give people Positively gloriously great Tv entertainment, free from contracts at time and place that suites our customers. That's the entertainment they want, when they want it, how they want it, all on their terms! Our team members work with agility, and each have the power to change what we do and how we do it, all to improve the viewing experience on the 60+ devices, spanning across 3 Continents in over 124 territories And we are not stopping there! By supporting our apps on devices such as Samsung, LG, Android TVs, Gaming Consoles, STBs and so on, we make sure that engaging large, diverse audiences with premium entertainment is possible. Our vision is to deliver the world's best entertainment. "We are a team of developers, testers and technical analysts working very closely together to give viewers the best experience all over the globe! It's a very dynamic environment to be in, with many opportunities to learn and progress. We're looking forward to welcoming more dedicated people into our team" (Rick Thompson - Delivery Manager) What you'll do Develop Back-end web applications using Java and Spring. Unit, Functional and Performance test code for robustness including edge cases, usability and general reliability. Be part of a self-organising and multi-functional agile team. Use standard methodologies such as Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery etc. Write resilient code that will be continuously tested, deployed and will perform at scale. Contribute to the teams technical direction, tools and processes. Ensure the web app is highly performant, resilient and secure, well maintained and monitored in production Assist in the maintenance and support of the AWS infrastructure, Postgresql Database and Object Caching layers Strive for continuous improvement - be able to improve existing practices and techniques from within the team with enthusiasm As part of your role we expect you to be part of our on-call support rota once we deem you have sufficient knowledge. In line with many leading companies, we believe in the ethos that our technology teams support their own products. What you'll bring 5 years minimum experience in Back-end Java/ Spring web app development including exposure to Content Management and Content Distribution Networks. Good experience with REST APIs Knowledge of Unix/Linux and scripting languages (Bash, etc.) Experience in following development best practices including code quality, application architecture & design principles with the conviction to make your voice heard when pushing for technical excellence Accomplished in Back-end testing particularly unit & functional testing. Some experience in CI tooling (Jenkins/Concourse), working on legacy browser engines/TV devices & consoles, web build tools (e.g. webpack), security, performance optimisations & GraphQl is preferred but not essential. Good analytical skills & attention to detail, applicable across software design, requirement development & PR reviews Standout colleague attitude, knowledge sharing & mentoring are valued within our teams Superb communication skills both within own team & wider company and with both technical & non-technical partners Fast learner, and adaptable to change. Team overview Global OTT Technology Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. At Global Video Platforms we are driven to be the very best at what we do. We are a collaborative department, building, owning and supporting our systems. We embrace the latest technologies and strive for quality at the highest standard. We are the bedrock of Sky's streaming services across Europe and the US, supporting 7 territories and providing the foundations for NBCUniversal's newest streaming service, Peacock. We are proud to be a global platform! This Senior Analyst role is an exciting opportunity to join us and work within our Software Development Team, where you will work in an extremely fast paced and challenging environment. You will develop large scale and high-volume systems at the heart of Sky's OTT platform, as well as NBCUniversal's newest streaming service, Peacock! What you'll do Take ownership of the requirement analysis process for particular work items taken into the Global Video Platforms roadmap - evaluating risks, predicting potential problems, documenting service spec APIs and sequence diagrams. As the analyst in a development scrum team, facilitate estimation sessions to obtain high level roadmap estimates and RAID logs, break down functional and non-functional requirements into user stories and present them to the team in planning sessions, provide support during the development cycle, and be able to stand-in for the Scrum Master when required. Work alongside Solution Architects to assist in the design of reliable and resilient services in accordance to industry best practices Understand how components integrate with one another and how to make those integrations resilient and reliable. Be able to manage the dependencies of requirements across multiple teams and departments. Mentor more junior analysts within the department and within Sky as a whole. What you'll bring Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrable experience working with highly collaborative software engineering teams. Hands on experience defining and documenting requirements, translating them into technical solutions, and preparing user stories & accompanying documentation. Strong analysis and problem-solving skills, with a clear understanding of what is important when building highly available, highly reliable REST based services. In-depth understanding of all stages of the systems delivery lifecycle and of the inter-relationships between different technical areas and business areas. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and adept at translating complex technical concepts into meaningful recommendations. Demonstrates enthusiasm for playing a key role in ensuring departmental delivery is protected at all times; being highly approachable and available to facilitate on-time delivery. Team overview Global OTT Technology Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.
Jun 03, 2023
Full time
We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. At Global Video Platforms we are driven to be the very best at what we do. We are a collaborative department, building, owning and supporting our systems. We embrace the latest technologies and strive for quality at the highest standard. We are the bedrock of Sky's streaming services across Europe and the US, supporting 7 territories and providing the foundations for NBCUniversal's newest streaming service, Peacock. We are proud to be a global platform! This Senior Analyst role is an exciting opportunity to join us and work within our Software Development Team, where you will work in an extremely fast paced and challenging environment. You will develop large scale and high-volume systems at the heart of Sky's OTT platform, as well as NBCUniversal's newest streaming service, Peacock! What you'll do Take ownership of the requirement analysis process for particular work items taken into the Global Video Platforms roadmap - evaluating risks, predicting potential problems, documenting service spec APIs and sequence diagrams. As the analyst in a development scrum team, facilitate estimation sessions to obtain high level roadmap estimates and RAID logs, break down functional and non-functional requirements into user stories and present them to the team in planning sessions, provide support during the development cycle, and be able to stand-in for the Scrum Master when required. Work alongside Solution Architects to assist in the design of reliable and resilient services in accordance to industry best practices Understand how components integrate with one another and how to make those integrations resilient and reliable. Be able to manage the dependencies of requirements across multiple teams and departments. Mentor more junior analysts within the department and within Sky as a whole. What you'll bring Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrable experience working with highly collaborative software engineering teams. Hands on experience defining and documenting requirements, translating them into technical solutions, and preparing user stories & accompanying documentation. Strong analysis and problem-solving skills, with a clear understanding of what is important when building highly available, highly reliable REST based services. In-depth understanding of all stages of the systems delivery lifecycle and of the inter-relationships between different technical areas and business areas. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and adept at translating complex technical concepts into meaningful recommendations. Demonstrates enthusiasm for playing a key role in ensuring departmental delivery is protected at all times; being highly approachable and available to facilitate on-time delivery. Team overview Global OTT Technology Our team develops and supports market-leading video streaming services, underpinned by state-of-the-art engineering principles. We do this at huge scale: for over 50 million customers globally, spanning NBCUniversal Peacock in the US and Sky, NOW and SkyShowtime across Europe. No matter the device, the time or the place, we make sure that our diverse audiences can easily find and enjoy whatever they want to watch, choosing from the world's best entertainment, news and sport. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to : the perks. Here's a taster: Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate A generous pension package Private healthcare Discounted mobile and broadband A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Inclusion & how you'll work Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.