Quality Engineer/Test Engineer (in software development team) Lloyds Banking Group Bristol - BS1 5LL Salary & Benefits: £38,934 to £45,422 base salary, plus annual personal bonus, 13% employer pension contribution, 4% flexible cash pot, private medical insurance, 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. We also offer flexible working hours, agile working practices and home working opportunities, working for Lloyds is great! Here's a summary of our role... Joining us as a Quality Engineer, you'll play a key role in driving quality software solutions into production. You would aim to deliver exciting customer driven solutions whilst reducing risk by implementing the right level of engineering artefacts through Agile testing, with an "Automation first" approach in every phase of the software delivery process that aids speed to market and better quality. At Lloyds Banking Group our aim is to create a forward-thinking engineering culture that supports the business in delivering high quality, efficient and positive impact outcomes for customers. The role of the Quality Test Engineer is vital in ensuring the products we deliver are fit for purpose and meet the quality and standards that our customers expect. Where does the role sit within Lloyds Banking Group? Lloyds Banking Group are transforming the way we do Engineering. We've created "LBG Labs" and we're building multi-functional, co-located teams giving them freedom to bring technology to the forefront of our business. This will create new, and improve existing, products and services to help us really make a difference to our customers. Insurance & Wealth Transformation is the division you would sit within, our Financial Planning & Retirement Value Stream has ambitious plans to significantly grow our engineering teams this year and into 2020. How does the Quality Test Engineer role fit in? Labs are co-located teams who work together on key projects to deliver value at pace by designing services that people find useful, easy and engaging to use. Typically, a Lab has a strong focus on complex problem solving in an agile environment where engineers are free to experiment and create innovative products which will transform the way our customers engage with us. Joining us as a Quality Engineer, you will be a part of the quality engineering chapter in platform lab and will also work with the chapter lead to help the achieve the chapter objectives.. You would aim to deliver exciting customer driven solutions whilst reducing risk by implementing the right level of engineering artefacts through Agile testing, with an "Automation first" approach in every phase of the software delivery process that aids speed to market and better quality. Want more detail? Other specific activities would include defining acceptance testing criteria, endorsing modern testing best practices, working with relevant people to understand the solution choices, maintaining traceability, building trust in the quality of the product, identifying defects and lastly to be a quality engineering champion within Lloyds! What we'd love to see from you: We like people who come from a variety of backgrounds and welcome having a diverse team. To be considered for the role as a minimum we would need to see the following in this rough order of priority: 2 years + experience within a modern quality test engineering role, with a good knowledge of the full test lifecycle, test models, testing best practices and test benchmarking. An 'automation first' approach to testing with a passion for driving productivity and a focus on reducing risk within teams. This includes experience of hands on coding activities, ideally within C#.NET but other languages will suffice as long as you have coding experience. Experience working within a DevOps & Agile working environment. Experience of Selenium & Cucumber. Good people skills and the ability to work in an effective, passionate & fun multi-functional team. This would be a great role for you if..... You are passionate about modern quality engineering approaches and the benefits they can bring. Want to work in a large corporate company, but within a smaller autonomous unit. Want to work on products that will have a positive impact upon millions of our customers. What support will I get and how will my career grow? As a multi-brand, multi-channel business, we have the scale and breadth to provide you with a diverse 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. Together we'll make it possible...
Jan 29, 2020
Full time
Quality Engineer/Test Engineer (in software development team) Lloyds Banking Group Bristol - BS1 5LL Salary & Benefits: £38,934 to £45,422 base salary, plus annual personal bonus, 13% employer pension contribution, 4% flexible cash pot, private medical insurance, 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. We also offer flexible working hours, agile working practices and home working opportunities, working for Lloyds is great! Here's a summary of our role... Joining us as a Quality Engineer, you'll play a key role in driving quality software solutions into production. You would aim to deliver exciting customer driven solutions whilst reducing risk by implementing the right level of engineering artefacts through Agile testing, with an "Automation first" approach in every phase of the software delivery process that aids speed to market and better quality. At Lloyds Banking Group our aim is to create a forward-thinking engineering culture that supports the business in delivering high quality, efficient and positive impact outcomes for customers. The role of the Quality Test Engineer is vital in ensuring the products we deliver are fit for purpose and meet the quality and standards that our customers expect. Where does the role sit within Lloyds Banking Group? Lloyds Banking Group are transforming the way we do Engineering. We've created "LBG Labs" and we're building multi-functional, co-located teams giving them freedom to bring technology to the forefront of our business. This will create new, and improve existing, products and services to help us really make a difference to our customers. Insurance & Wealth Transformation is the division you would sit within, our Financial Planning & Retirement Value Stream has ambitious plans to significantly grow our engineering teams this year and into 2020. How does the Quality Test Engineer role fit in? Labs are co-located teams who work together on key projects to deliver value at pace by designing services that people find useful, easy and engaging to use. Typically, a Lab has a strong focus on complex problem solving in an agile environment where engineers are free to experiment and create innovative products which will transform the way our customers engage with us. Joining us as a Quality Engineer, you will be a part of the quality engineering chapter in platform lab and will also work with the chapter lead to help the achieve the chapter objectives.. You would aim to deliver exciting customer driven solutions whilst reducing risk by implementing the right level of engineering artefacts through Agile testing, with an "Automation first" approach in every phase of the software delivery process that aids speed to market and better quality. Want more detail? Other specific activities would include defining acceptance testing criteria, endorsing modern testing best practices, working with relevant people to understand the solution choices, maintaining traceability, building trust in the quality of the product, identifying defects and lastly to be a quality engineering champion within Lloyds! What we'd love to see from you: We like people who come from a variety of backgrounds and welcome having a diverse team. To be considered for the role as a minimum we would need to see the following in this rough order of priority: 2 years + experience within a modern quality test engineering role, with a good knowledge of the full test lifecycle, test models, testing best practices and test benchmarking. An 'automation first' approach to testing with a passion for driving productivity and a focus on reducing risk within teams. This includes experience of hands on coding activities, ideally within C#.NET but other languages will suffice as long as you have coding experience. Experience working within a DevOps & Agile working environment. Experience of Selenium & Cucumber. Good people skills and the ability to work in an effective, passionate & fun multi-functional team. This would be a great role for you if..... You are passionate about modern quality engineering approaches and the benefits they can bring. Want to work in a large corporate company, but within a smaller autonomous unit. Want to work on products that will have a positive impact upon millions of our customers. What support will I get and how will my career grow? As a multi-brand, multi-channel business, we have the scale and breadth to provide you with a diverse 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. Together we'll make it possible...
The Opportunity We are looking for a highly capable, adaptable and inquisitive Software Design and Development Engineer to help us develop solutions for the next generation of advanced weapon systems.MBDA produce some of the most advanced missile systems in the world. What are we looking for? You will have significant previous experience with embedded C and/or C++ You will demonstrate in depth knowledge of Data Distribution Service middleware and publish subscribe architectures You will have a good degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering combined with significant experience in the development of software for COTS hardware. You will favour a collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team, and maintain momentum during development.The software that you develop will be used across multiple products at several sites, so strong communication skills are essential. You will have experience in model-based development, using UML and tools such as IBM Rhapsody. Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55 and restricted coding standards such as MISRA C would be beneficial. The Role This is a software development role You will be designing and developing Command & Control application software for the next generation of Ground Based Air Defence Systems The new generation of Command and Control weapon systems build on a data distribution service This is a very hands-on role, and requires the continued design and development of the Command & Control Product Line architecture for future products. You will be developing software in both C++ and C languages. What's in it for you? This is a great role for somebody with a passion for software and its successful deployment in battlespace weapon systems.You will be working with technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, helping to develop safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can rely on. You will help deliver the next generation of weapon system design using your Data Distribution Service knowledge to ensure our systems are interoperable, portable, loosely coupled. Many of our products and components we use in this domain are the results of strong international collaboration. Consequently, there may be the opportunity to travel both within the UK and to our sites in Paris and Rome. We offer a supportive working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies. What's great about the team? You will be joining a team that continues to develop software used in the most advanced weapon systems in the world.We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems - you will be working with a talented group of experienced software, systems and electronics engineers. As part of a highly motivated and successful team, you'll be delivering against a challenging schedule. The team will be delivering FLAADS Land system as part of the British Army's Sky Sabre air defense architecture. What would you get? Competitive salary, flexible working, maternity and paternity benefits, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level) and superb learning and development opportunities. Please Note : MBDA UK require all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the individual's ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. Your eligibility for the appropriate level of security clearance may be discussed with you during the recruitment process. Any existing clearance holders may be able to transfer clearance (subject to approval). Are you a member of LinkedIn? If so, you are invited to join our LinkedIn Group to view future MBDA UK opportunities and news. LinkedIn Group name: Engineering UK (Defence)
Jan 29, 2020
Full time
The Opportunity We are looking for a highly capable, adaptable and inquisitive Software Design and Development Engineer to help us develop solutions for the next generation of advanced weapon systems.MBDA produce some of the most advanced missile systems in the world. What are we looking for? You will have significant previous experience with embedded C and/or C++ You will demonstrate in depth knowledge of Data Distribution Service middleware and publish subscribe architectures You will have a good degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering combined with significant experience in the development of software for COTS hardware. You will favour a collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team, and maintain momentum during development.The software that you develop will be used across multiple products at several sites, so strong communication skills are essential. You will have experience in model-based development, using UML and tools such as IBM Rhapsody. Knowledge of standards such as DefStan 00-55 and restricted coding standards such as MISRA C would be beneficial. The Role This is a software development role You will be designing and developing Command & Control application software for the next generation of Ground Based Air Defence Systems The new generation of Command and Control weapon systems build on a data distribution service This is a very hands-on role, and requires the continued design and development of the Command & Control Product Line architecture for future products. You will be developing software in both C++ and C languages. What's in it for you? This is a great role for somebody with a passion for software and its successful deployment in battlespace weapon systems.You will be working with technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, helping to develop safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can rely on. You will help deliver the next generation of weapon system design using your Data Distribution Service knowledge to ensure our systems are interoperable, portable, loosely coupled. Many of our products and components we use in this domain are the results of strong international collaboration. Consequently, there may be the opportunity to travel both within the UK and to our sites in Paris and Rome. We offer a supportive working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies. What's great about the team? You will be joining a team that continues to develop software used in the most advanced weapon systems in the world.We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems - you will be working with a talented group of experienced software, systems and electronics engineers. As part of a highly motivated and successful team, you'll be delivering against a challenging schedule. The team will be delivering FLAADS Land system as part of the British Army's Sky Sabre air defense architecture. What would you get? Competitive salary, flexible working, maternity and paternity benefits, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level) and superb learning and development opportunities. Please Note : MBDA UK require all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the individual's ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. Your eligibility for the appropriate level of security clearance may be discussed with you during the recruitment process. Any existing clearance holders may be able to transfer clearance (subject to approval). Are you a member of LinkedIn? If so, you are invited to join our LinkedIn Group to view future MBDA UK opportunities and news. LinkedIn Group name: Engineering UK (Defence)
The Opportunity We are a world leader in missile and weapon systems looking for a highly capable, adaptable and pro-active Software Safety Engineer. You will be part of a team delivering software safety arguments for the next generation of advanced missile systems, and will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the weapon systems domain, with a specific focus on the safety assurance of our software products. What are we looking for? Ideally you will have a degree in Safety Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or Systems Engineering, combined with significant experience in delivering safety-related/critical reports and arguments - or equivalent experience. You will have been responsible for the delivery of (software) safety cases and arguments and will be comfortable working with engineers from other disciplines and with international colleagues. To succeed in this role you will need to have an eye for detail, understand the need for complete openness and traceability in the safety arguments that you produce, and demonstrate unshakeable integrity in your commitment to the role. You will favour a collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to inspire others and maintain momentum during development. The work that you undertake will be across multiple products and sites, so strong communication skills and the ability to motivate others is essential. It would be desirable, but not essential for your experience to have been gained in defence, automotive, or aerospace. What's in it for you? This is a great role for someone with a passion for software safety and its application to modern weapon systems. You will be working with technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, helping to develop safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can depend upon. Many of our products and components are the result of strong international collaboration; consequently, there may be the opportunity to travel both within the UK and to our sites in France, Italy, and Germany. We offer a supportive working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies. Your skills will be developed through a mixture of project exposure, formal training (including professional qualifications), and attendance at conferences. You will have the opportunity to work with software engineers in the adoption of new languages and techniques to ensure that they can be used in the development of safety-related/critical software. What would you get? Competitive salary, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level) and superb learning and development opportunities. The Role You will be helping to manage and develop software safety for the next generation of Missile Systems across multiple specialist areas including Embedded, Command and Control (C2) and Mission Planning systems. You will be required to co-ordinate safety-related activities across multiple projects and product variants in order to ensure the efficient delivery of software safety solutions into these areas. This is a hands-on role that requires a combination of both technical and organisational/inter-personal skills. You will be involved in developing MBDA's software safety processes for the adoption of new technology within a safety context. What's great about the team? You will be joining the Software Product Lines and Capability team, which supports the development of software that drives some of the most advanced missile systems in the world. We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems and you will be working with a talented group of experienced software and systems on interesting and novel products. Supporting multiple projects covering actuation systems, launchers and weapon controllers Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. Your eligibility for the appropriate level of security clearance may be discussed with you during the recruitment process. Any existing clearance holders may be able to transfer clearance (subject to approval). Are you a member of LinkedIn? If so, you are invited to view future MBDA UK opportunities and news by following our MBDA LinkedIn Company page.
Jan 29, 2020
Full time
The Opportunity We are a world leader in missile and weapon systems looking for a highly capable, adaptable and pro-active Software Safety Engineer. You will be part of a team delivering software safety arguments for the next generation of advanced missile systems, and will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the weapon systems domain, with a specific focus on the safety assurance of our software products. What are we looking for? Ideally you will have a degree in Safety Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering or Systems Engineering, combined with significant experience in delivering safety-related/critical reports and arguments - or equivalent experience. You will have been responsible for the delivery of (software) safety cases and arguments and will be comfortable working with engineers from other disciplines and with international colleagues. To succeed in this role you will need to have an eye for detail, understand the need for complete openness and traceability in the safety arguments that you produce, and demonstrate unshakeable integrity in your commitment to the role. You will favour a collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to inspire others and maintain momentum during development. The work that you undertake will be across multiple products and sites, so strong communication skills and the ability to motivate others is essential. It would be desirable, but not essential for your experience to have been gained in defence, automotive, or aerospace. What's in it for you? This is a great role for someone with a passion for software safety and its application to modern weapon systems. You will be working with technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, helping to develop safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can depend upon. Many of our products and components are the result of strong international collaboration; consequently, there may be the opportunity to travel both within the UK and to our sites in France, Italy, and Germany. We offer a supportive working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies. Your skills will be developed through a mixture of project exposure, formal training (including professional qualifications), and attendance at conferences. You will have the opportunity to work with software engineers in the adoption of new languages and techniques to ensure that they can be used in the development of safety-related/critical software. What would you get? Competitive salary, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level) and superb learning and development opportunities. The Role You will be helping to manage and develop software safety for the next generation of Missile Systems across multiple specialist areas including Embedded, Command and Control (C2) and Mission Planning systems. You will be required to co-ordinate safety-related activities across multiple projects and product variants in order to ensure the efficient delivery of software safety solutions into these areas. This is a hands-on role that requires a combination of both technical and organisational/inter-personal skills. You will be involved in developing MBDA's software safety processes for the adoption of new technology within a safety context. What's great about the team? You will be joining the Software Product Lines and Capability team, which supports the development of software that drives some of the most advanced missile systems in the world. We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems and you will be working with a talented group of experienced software and systems on interesting and novel products. Supporting multiple projects covering actuation systems, launchers and weapon controllers Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. Your eligibility for the appropriate level of security clearance may be discussed with you during the recruitment process. Any existing clearance holders may be able to transfer clearance (subject to approval). Are you a member of LinkedIn? If so, you are invited to view future MBDA UK opportunities and news by following our MBDA LinkedIn Company page.
We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company. Lead the IT Operations team; delivering fantastic customer service as well as driving innovation, change and continuous improvements to all users of the company's technology platforms. Manage a team of 3/4 split over two UK offices. Identify and deliver future technical solution, leading on the design and delivery of these solutions; bringing together strategic, planning, design and implementation activity. Manage relationships with third party suppliers Provide the business with a highly available and resilient IT environment to meet performance expectations and will ensure appropriate controls, contingencies and Disaster Recovery solutions are in place. Experience at a leadership level and successful career leading and driving Infrastructure transformation projects/programmes encompassing Data centres, WAN, Servers, Virtual and Cloud Technologies Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (including Exchange, Sharepoint and OneDrive), Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security solutions, Windows Server (including Active Directory Domain Services), Oracle application servers and databases and Microsoft SQL Server implementation & management, Networking technologies and WAN/LAN. Technical Infrastructure background, with technical delivery management capability and expertise on premises, cloud and private cloud hosting options and set up Previous experience of leading/manging a team Third party management including contract negotiation and review to ensure a detailed understanding of all contractual obligations and constraints.
Jan 29, 2020
Full time
We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company. Lead the IT Operations team; delivering fantastic customer service as well as driving innovation, change and continuous improvements to all users of the company's technology platforms. Manage a team of 3/4 split over two UK offices. Identify and deliver future technical solution, leading on the design and delivery of these solutions; bringing together strategic, planning, design and implementation activity. Manage relationships with third party suppliers Provide the business with a highly available and resilient IT environment to meet performance expectations and will ensure appropriate controls, contingencies and Disaster Recovery solutions are in place. Experience at a leadership level and successful career leading and driving Infrastructure transformation projects/programmes encompassing Data centres, WAN, Servers, Virtual and Cloud Technologies Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (including Exchange, Sharepoint and OneDrive), Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security solutions, Windows Server (including Active Directory Domain Services), Oracle application servers and databases and Microsoft SQL Server implementation & management, Networking technologies and WAN/LAN. Technical Infrastructure background, with technical delivery management capability and expertise on premises, cloud and private cloud hosting options and set up Previous experience of leading/manging a team Third party management including contract negotiation and review to ensure a detailed understanding of all contractual obligations and constraints.
We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company. Lead the IT Operations team; delivering fantastic customer service as well as driving innovation, change and continuous improvements to all users of the company's technology platforms. Manage a team of 3/4 split over two offices. Identify and deliver future technical solution, leading on the design and delivery of these solutions; bringing together strategic, planning, design and implementation activity. Manage relationships with third party suppliers Provide the business with a highly available and resilient IT environment to meet performance expectations and will ensure appropriate controls, contingencies and Disaster Recovery solutions are in place. Experience at a leadership level and successful career leading and driving Infrastructure transformation projects/programmes encompassing Data centres, WAN, Servers, Virtual and Cloud Technologies Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (including Exchange, Sharepoint and OneDrive), Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security solutions, Windows Server (including Active Directory Domain Services), Oracle application servers and databases and Microsoft SQL Server implementation & management, Networking technologies and WAN/LAN. Technical Infrastructure background, with technical delivery management capability and expertise on premises, cloud and private cloud hosting options and set up Previous experience of leading/manging a team Third party management including contract negotiation and review to ensure a detailed understanding of all contractual obligations and constraints.
Jan 29, 2020
Full time
We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company. Lead the IT Operations team; delivering fantastic customer service as well as driving innovation, change and continuous improvements to all users of the company's technology platforms. Manage a team of 3/4 split over two offices. Identify and deliver future technical solution, leading on the design and delivery of these solutions; bringing together strategic, planning, design and implementation activity. Manage relationships with third party suppliers Provide the business with a highly available and resilient IT environment to meet performance expectations and will ensure appropriate controls, contingencies and Disaster Recovery solutions are in place. Experience at a leadership level and successful career leading and driving Infrastructure transformation projects/programmes encompassing Data centres, WAN, Servers, Virtual and Cloud Technologies Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (including Exchange, Sharepoint and OneDrive), Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security solutions, Windows Server (including Active Directory Domain Services), Oracle application servers and databases and Microsoft SQL Server implementation & management, Networking technologies and WAN/LAN. Technical Infrastructure background, with technical delivery management capability and expertise on premises, cloud and private cloud hosting options and set up Previous experience of leading/manging a team Third party management including contract negotiation and review to ensure a detailed understanding of all contractual obligations and constraints.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) plays a vital role at the heart of UK life. The wide-ranging work we do includes safeguarding the natural environment, supporting the UK's world-leading food and farming industries, sustaining a thriving rural economy and leading the engineering of the nation's defences against natural threats and hazards. Join Defra and you will be part of a department that is responsible for the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to spearhead the digital transformation of our department and play a key role in changing the way we interact with the environment. Through your leadership, we will digitise environmental monitoring, licensing, grants, mapping and much more, reaching the key milestones in our ambitious 25-year environment plan in the process. Your responsibilities will be wide-ranging, making a huge impact across all our teams. While making the key decisions on digital strategy, you will also build out our software and testing teams, upgrade our digital estate and encourage cross-government tech collaboration. You will also provide vital support on a number of EU Exit projects, including Future Farming. While developing a cutting-edge, dynamic digital function, you will champion agile delivery, innovation and effective services. We are looking for candidates with sound experience in implementing high-level change strategies and leading functions of large organisations, adopting new technologies, exploiting data assets and promoting innovation. You should also be experienced in driving continuous improvement and delivering strong outcomes against key programmes. Leadership at a senior level is key here, and you should be comfortable influencing and communicating to other senior leadership members across multiple teams and departments. Being able to develop a team's expertise and holding yourself accountable to high standards is essential, along with experience in managing commercial partnerships and suppliers. Everyone in Defra is supported to develop their skills and capabilities. You will have access to learning and development from quality providers and support from mentors and coaches. We offer flexible working (including job shares and part-time working) alongside a range of other policies and schemes to support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits offer includes generous annual leave, a contributory pension, staff bonuses and recognition, volunteering days, childcare vouchers and other salary sacrifice options, and an employee discount scheme. Closing Date:2 nd February 2020
Jan 29, 2020
Full time
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) plays a vital role at the heart of UK life. The wide-ranging work we do includes safeguarding the natural environment, supporting the UK's world-leading food and farming industries, sustaining a thriving rural economy and leading the engineering of the nation's defences against natural threats and hazards. Join Defra and you will be part of a department that is responsible for the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to spearhead the digital transformation of our department and play a key role in changing the way we interact with the environment. Through your leadership, we will digitise environmental monitoring, licensing, grants, mapping and much more, reaching the key milestones in our ambitious 25-year environment plan in the process. Your responsibilities will be wide-ranging, making a huge impact across all our teams. While making the key decisions on digital strategy, you will also build out our software and testing teams, upgrade our digital estate and encourage cross-government tech collaboration. You will also provide vital support on a number of EU Exit projects, including Future Farming. While developing a cutting-edge, dynamic digital function, you will champion agile delivery, innovation and effective services. We are looking for candidates with sound experience in implementing high-level change strategies and leading functions of large organisations, adopting new technologies, exploiting data assets and promoting innovation. You should also be experienced in driving continuous improvement and delivering strong outcomes against key programmes. Leadership at a senior level is key here, and you should be comfortable influencing and communicating to other senior leadership members across multiple teams and departments. Being able to develop a team's expertise and holding yourself accountable to high standards is essential, along with experience in managing commercial partnerships and suppliers. Everyone in Defra is supported to develop their skills and capabilities. You will have access to learning and development from quality providers and support from mentors and coaches. We offer flexible working (including job shares and part-time working) alongside a range of other policies and schemes to support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits offer includes generous annual leave, a contributory pension, staff bonuses and recognition, volunteering days, childcare vouchers and other salary sacrifice options, and an employee discount scheme. Closing Date:2 nd February 2020
We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company. Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for emphasising the usability, performance, and scalability of the applications through inspirational leadership and great communication. They will be organising, mentoring, and motivating a team of talented developers through a significant period of growth, as well as being hands on where necessary. This is a great long-term career opportunity with a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a fantastic roadmap in place to take your career to the next level! Proven energetic, adaptable, quality focused and inspirational leader with a can-do attitude Excellent communication skills, with an ability to understand and explain issues from both a technical and business functional point of view at all levels from end-user to senior management Expertise in the .NET Framework with extensive practical experience in C# Desktop and Web programming A solid understanding of WPF with MVVM A high level of SQL skills to support in-depth data analysis and problem solving Exposure to Cloud-based development (Azure) - desirable Demonstrable design, implementation and maintenance of web service-based API (ASMX, REST, Web API) A solid understanding of web applications using front-end languages - desirable A strong advocate of Agile development practices Proven experience in leading and building development teams Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent design principles Strong organisational skills to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced, demanding environment Confident personality, prepared to be innovative and lead changes to processes, seeking continual efficiencies in an environment where pro
Jan 28, 2020
Full time
We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company. Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for emphasising the usability, performance, and scalability of the applications through inspirational leadership and great communication. They will be organising, mentoring, and motivating a team of talented developers through a significant period of growth, as well as being hands on where necessary. This is a great long-term career opportunity with a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a fantastic roadmap in place to take your career to the next level! Proven energetic, adaptable, quality focused and inspirational leader with a can-do attitude Excellent communication skills, with an ability to understand and explain issues from both a technical and business functional point of view at all levels from end-user to senior management Expertise in the .NET Framework with extensive practical experience in C# Desktop and Web programming A solid understanding of WPF with MVVM A high level of SQL skills to support in-depth data analysis and problem solving Exposure to Cloud-based development (Azure) - desirable Demonstrable design, implementation and maintenance of web service-based API (ASMX, REST, Web API) A solid understanding of web applications using front-end languages - desirable A strong advocate of Agile development practices Proven experience in leading and building development teams Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with excellent design principles Strong organisational skills to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced, demanding environment Confident personality, prepared to be innovative and lead changes to processes, seeking continual efficiencies in an environment where pro
Part time opportunity The Opportunity We have a fantastic opportunity for a Software Engineer to join our growing Mission Planning & Control Software team in Bristol on a Part Time basis working as part of a dynamic team to develop and deliver innovative solutions by exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies. What are we looking for? You have a sound understanding and use of Java, C++ or C#. You prefer a collaborative and open approach to software development having the ability to inspire others with strong communication skills. You have experience using software development tools such as IBM RTC, Rhapsody, DOORS, Jenkins, Artifactory and Sonarqube. It is desirable that you have a background in software engineering with experience of design methods such as UML, development practices and knowledge of software testing approaches. Experience of Agile methods of working is desirable. Ideally, you will have a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering combined with experience in the development of software for customer delivery. Having knowledge of cyber security principles would be a benefit, but is not essential for this role. What's in it for you? We offer an environment for Software Engineers to thrive and innovate allowing both personal and technical development. We offer both technical and management career progression within the Software Engineering department with a wide range of future progressive roles such as Software Technical Support, Software Architect and Software Project Leader. The opportunity to work with a wide range of latest software technologies that are leading edge in the defence domain, across a broad range of weapon system products. Opportunities to work on research and development programmes within the mission planning software domain using new technologies, learning and building new skills. What would you get? Competitive salary, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level), superb learning and development opportunities and more…. The Role Developing and supporting a wide variety of software products across ranging from Graphical User Interface to Application level business logic. Working across new and existing software products building your overall product knowledge. Involvement in all aspects of the software development lifecycle with a supportive team. What's great about the team? The Software team is part of a wider multinational function. This offers the team a unique opportunity to leverage learning about different technologies and methods from the other national teams. We are a strong cohesive team, which is interactive and passionate about software technologies and development. We have an open and supportive approach to software development. We are always seeking to improve the way we work and deliver our products. Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the individual's ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. Your eligibility for the appropriate level of security clearance may be discussed with you during the recruitment process. Any existing clearance holders may be able to transfer clearance (subject to approval). MBDA is committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives. We encourage applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. MBDA is a proud member of Working Families - the UK's work-life balance organisation. Are you a member of LinkedIn? If so, you are invited to view future MBDA UK opportunities and news by following our MBDA LinkedIn Company page.
Jan 28, 2020
Full time
Part time opportunity The Opportunity We have a fantastic opportunity for a Software Engineer to join our growing Mission Planning & Control Software team in Bristol on a Part Time basis working as part of a dynamic team to develop and deliver innovative solutions by exploiting a wide portfolio of software technologies. What are we looking for? You have a sound understanding and use of Java, C++ or C#. You prefer a collaborative and open approach to software development having the ability to inspire others with strong communication skills. You have experience using software development tools such as IBM RTC, Rhapsody, DOORS, Jenkins, Artifactory and Sonarqube. It is desirable that you have a background in software engineering with experience of design methods such as UML, development practices and knowledge of software testing approaches. Experience of Agile methods of working is desirable. Ideally, you will have a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering combined with experience in the development of software for customer delivery. Having knowledge of cyber security principles would be a benefit, but is not essential for this role. What's in it for you? We offer an environment for Software Engineers to thrive and innovate allowing both personal and technical development. We offer both technical and management career progression within the Software Engineering department with a wide range of future progressive roles such as Software Technical Support, Software Architect and Software Project Leader. The opportunity to work with a wide range of latest software technologies that are leading edge in the defence domain, across a broad range of weapon system products. Opportunities to work on research and development programmes within the mission planning software domain using new technologies, learning and building new skills. What would you get? Competitive salary, flexible working, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level), superb learning and development opportunities and more…. The Role Developing and supporting a wide variety of software products across ranging from Graphical User Interface to Application level business logic. Working across new and existing software products building your overall product knowledge. Involvement in all aspects of the software development lifecycle with a supportive team. What's great about the team? The Software team is part of a wider multinational function. This offers the team a unique opportunity to leverage learning about different technologies and methods from the other national teams. We are a strong cohesive team, which is interactive and passionate about software technologies and development. We have an open and supportive approach to software development. We are always seeking to improve the way we work and deliver our products. Please Note: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the individual's ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. Your eligibility for the appropriate level of security clearance may be discussed with you during the recruitment process. Any existing clearance holders may be able to transfer clearance (subject to approval). MBDA is committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. We value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives. We encourage applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements. MBDA is a proud member of Working Families - the UK's work-life balance organisation. Are you a member of LinkedIn? If so, you are invited to view future MBDA UK opportunities and news by following our MBDA LinkedIn Company page.
The Office for Students (OfS) is the new independent regulator for higher education in England. We were created in 2018 to ensure that all students, whatever their background, have a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. We see diversity as key. Having a breadth of cultures and heritages in our business brings about an inspiring and inclusive environment - so we warmly welcome talent from all backgrounds. Were also very proud to be a Disability Confident employer, meaning well provide a fully accessible recruitment process for qualifying disabled applicants. With the world becoming ever more technology driven were making sure we keep ahead of the curve. Information Technology is fundamental to the OfS in being able to carry out our role as a regulator effectively. We have just made a major investment in new cloud-based technology that underlines this commitment, as well as expanding our team further to drive forward these changes. Our IT team is at the forefront of tech development - remaining fresh and contemporary to ensure we embrace the direction of our industry. Our commitment and enthusiasm for moving forward with our tech means that opportunity for our people to succeed is truly great, with a wonderful work-life balance and vibrant office atmosphere to top it all off. We are looking for an Application Specialist to take ownership of our Sharepoint Online environments to ensure their operational health covering all aspects; security, availability, maintenance, capacity, reliability and continual improvement. Key responsibilities will span across the full lifecycle of product management, from requirements gathering to delivery and into maintenance. The role requires engagement with internal stakeholders on new project-based activities, and to ensure that data architectural considerations are taken into account and effective best practices are implemented and maintained. The role will also take ownership of other OfS applications as required ensuring they are proactively managed throughout the application lifecycle. If you enjoy working with IT utilising new technology and have excellent problem-solving and communication skills then we would love to hear from you. Our IT department is dynamic. Its fast-paced, busy and consistently challenging. Its a friendly and supportive place to gain great experience quickly and personally develop in a customer-focused space - we are not simply just a support team, we are a key partner in the organisation. So, if youre looking for an exciting role in an exciting, friendly place, then feel free to apply and tell us just why we should work together. For some roles, we operate a system of dual pay banding. This enables appointment of candidates to the appropriate pay band depending on their skills and experience, as demonstrated and assessed through the selection process. Successful candidates are then supported to develop the required skills and progress through these pay bands, subject to performance. See the job description for more details. This role is assigned to pay bands 8/9 ie dual banded: The full bands are: Pay band 8 - £36,012 to £37,812 Pay band 9 - £46,682 to £49,017 As well as an exciting opportunity to be part of something new, we provide our staff with a comprehensive staff development programme, 25 days annual leave, and the opportunity to join a valuable salary based Civil Service pension scheme. There will be a technical test to be completed as part of the recruitment process. Details to be supplied on application. Closing date:17th February 2020 Interviewing date:3rd March 2020
Jan 28, 2020
Full time
The Office for Students (OfS) is the new independent regulator for higher education in England. We were created in 2018 to ensure that all students, whatever their background, have a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. We see diversity as key. Having a breadth of cultures and heritages in our business brings about an inspiring and inclusive environment - so we warmly welcome talent from all backgrounds. Were also very proud to be a Disability Confident employer, meaning well provide a fully accessible recruitment process for qualifying disabled applicants. With the world becoming ever more technology driven were making sure we keep ahead of the curve. Information Technology is fundamental to the OfS in being able to carry out our role as a regulator effectively. We have just made a major investment in new cloud-based technology that underlines this commitment, as well as expanding our team further to drive forward these changes. Our IT team is at the forefront of tech development - remaining fresh and contemporary to ensure we embrace the direction of our industry. Our commitment and enthusiasm for moving forward with our tech means that opportunity for our people to succeed is truly great, with a wonderful work-life balance and vibrant office atmosphere to top it all off. We are looking for an Application Specialist to take ownership of our Sharepoint Online environments to ensure their operational health covering all aspects; security, availability, maintenance, capacity, reliability and continual improvement. Key responsibilities will span across the full lifecycle of product management, from requirements gathering to delivery and into maintenance. The role requires engagement with internal stakeholders on new project-based activities, and to ensure that data architectural considerations are taken into account and effective best practices are implemented and maintained. The role will also take ownership of other OfS applications as required ensuring they are proactively managed throughout the application lifecycle. If you enjoy working with IT utilising new technology and have excellent problem-solving and communication skills then we would love to hear from you. Our IT department is dynamic. Its fast-paced, busy and consistently challenging. Its a friendly and supportive place to gain great experience quickly and personally develop in a customer-focused space - we are not simply just a support team, we are a key partner in the organisation. So, if youre looking for an exciting role in an exciting, friendly place, then feel free to apply and tell us just why we should work together. For some roles, we operate a system of dual pay banding. This enables appointment of candidates to the appropriate pay band depending on their skills and experience, as demonstrated and assessed through the selection process. Successful candidates are then supported to develop the required skills and progress through these pay bands, subject to performance. See the job description for more details. This role is assigned to pay bands 8/9 ie dual banded: The full bands are: Pay band 8 - £36,012 to £37,812 Pay band 9 - £46,682 to £49,017 As well as an exciting opportunity to be part of something new, we provide our staff with a comprehensive staff development programme, 25 days annual leave, and the opportunity to join a valuable salary based Civil Service pension scheme. There will be a technical test to be completed as part of the recruitment process. Details to be supplied on application. Closing date:17th February 2020 Interviewing date:3rd March 2020
The Office for Students (OfS) is the new independent regulator for higher education in England. We were created in 2018 to ensure that all students, whatever their background, have a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. We see diversity as key. Having a breadth of cultures and heritages in our business brings about an inspiring and inclusive environment - so we warmly welcome talent from all backgrounds. Were also very proud to be a Disability Confident employer, meaning well provide a fully accessible recruitment process for qualifying disabled applicants. With the world becoming ever more technology driven were making sure we keep ahead of the curve. Information Technology is fundamental to the OfS in being able to carry out our role as a regulator effectively. We have just made a major investment in new cloud-based technology that underlines this commitment, as well as expanding our team further to drive forward these changes. Our IT team is at the forefront of tech development - remaining fresh and contemporary to ensure we embrace the direction of our industry. Our commitment and enthusiasm for moving forward with our tech means that opportunity for our people to succeed is truly great, with a wonderful work-life balance and vibrant office atmosphere to top it all off. We are looking for an Application Specialist to take on the administration of our Dynamics 365 infrastructure and related applications to ensure the secure and efficient operation of this business-critical service. Key responsibilities will cover all areas from administration and maintenance to providing technical support and knowledge sharing within the various teams. The role will require working closely with our Dynamics Lead, Operations and Development teams to ensure that architectural best practices are considered, and that effective security processes are implemented and maintained. The role may also take administration of other OfS applications as required ensuring they are proactively managed throughout the systems application lifecycle. If you enjoy working with IT utilising new technology and have excellent problem-solving and communication skills, then we would love to hear from you. Our IT department is dynamic. Its fast-paced, busy and consistently challenging. Its a friendly and supportive place to gain great experience quickly and personally develop in a customer-focused space - we are not simply just a support team, we are a key partner in the organisation. So, if youre looking for an exciting role in an exciting, friendly place, then feel free to apply and tell us just why we should work together. For some roles, we operate a system of dual pay banding. This enables appointment of candidates to the appropriate pay band depending on their skills and experience, as demonstrated and assessed through the selection process. Successful candidates are then supported to develop the required skills and progress through these pay bands, subject to performance. See the job description for more details. This role is assigned to pay bands 8/9 ie dual banded: The full bands are: Pay band 8 - £36,012 to £37,812 Pay band 9 - £46,682 to £49,017 As well as an exciting opportunity to be part of something new, we provide our staff with a comprehensive staff development programme, 25 days annual leave, and the opportunity to join a valuable salary based Civil Service pension scheme. There will be a technical test to be completed as part of the recruitment process. Details to be supplied on application. Closing date:18th February 2020 Interviewing date:10th March 2020
Jan 28, 2020
Full time
The Office for Students (OfS) is the new independent regulator for higher education in England. We were created in 2018 to ensure that all students, whatever their background, have a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. We see diversity as key. Having a breadth of cultures and heritages in our business brings about an inspiring and inclusive environment - so we warmly welcome talent from all backgrounds. Were also very proud to be a Disability Confident employer, meaning well provide a fully accessible recruitment process for qualifying disabled applicants. With the world becoming ever more technology driven were making sure we keep ahead of the curve. Information Technology is fundamental to the OfS in being able to carry out our role as a regulator effectively. We have just made a major investment in new cloud-based technology that underlines this commitment, as well as expanding our team further to drive forward these changes. Our IT team is at the forefront of tech development - remaining fresh and contemporary to ensure we embrace the direction of our industry. Our commitment and enthusiasm for moving forward with our tech means that opportunity for our people to succeed is truly great, with a wonderful work-life balance and vibrant office atmosphere to top it all off. We are looking for an Application Specialist to take on the administration of our Dynamics 365 infrastructure and related applications to ensure the secure and efficient operation of this business-critical service. Key responsibilities will cover all areas from administration and maintenance to providing technical support and knowledge sharing within the various teams. The role will require working closely with our Dynamics Lead, Operations and Development teams to ensure that architectural best practices are considered, and that effective security processes are implemented and maintained. The role may also take administration of other OfS applications as required ensuring they are proactively managed throughout the systems application lifecycle. If you enjoy working with IT utilising new technology and have excellent problem-solving and communication skills, then we would love to hear from you. Our IT department is dynamic. Its fast-paced, busy and consistently challenging. Its a friendly and supportive place to gain great experience quickly and personally develop in a customer-focused space - we are not simply just a support team, we are a key partner in the organisation. So, if youre looking for an exciting role in an exciting, friendly place, then feel free to apply and tell us just why we should work together. For some roles, we operate a system of dual pay banding. This enables appointment of candidates to the appropriate pay band depending on their skills and experience, as demonstrated and assessed through the selection process. Successful candidates are then supported to develop the required skills and progress through these pay bands, subject to performance. See the job description for more details. This role is assigned to pay bands 8/9 ie dual banded: The full bands are: Pay band 8 - £36,012 to £37,812 Pay band 9 - £46,682 to £49,017 As well as an exciting opportunity to be part of something new, we provide our staff with a comprehensive staff development programme, 25 days annual leave, and the opportunity to join a valuable salary based Civil Service pension scheme. There will be a technical test to be completed as part of the recruitment process. Details to be supplied on application. Closing date:18th February 2020 Interviewing date:10th March 2020
Help deliver new housing to fuel Bristol's success Bristol City Council is embarking on an ambitious transformation, which will have a positive impact on residents' economic, social and environmental wellbeing. Diverse, high-quality housing is one of the springboards to achieving opportunities for people to thrive. The Mayor is committed to delivering 2,000 homes of which 800 are affordable homes every year. As Housing Construction and Development Manager, you'll be responsible for managing the delivery of new homes across the City and creating a housing supply pipeline by identifying and developing land opportunities. Supported by five direct reports, you will lead a team of construction and development specialists, ensuring the housing development programme is delivered on time and to budget and that we build good quality homes that exceed resident's expectations. This includes creating and delivering viable residential led developments, making sound financial and commercial decisions, and continuously striving for better value for money. You'll bring significant senior-level experience within a housing association, house builder or developer. This should include the delivery of complex, large-scale residential developments in the public or private sector. To succeed, you'll need to take a commercial approach to development, have a thorough knowledge of the statutory and regulatory rules that underpin the development of new housing, and a strong understanding of health and safety. The ability to interpret financial information, analyse complex data and present information in an accessible way is essential. Join us and you'll get more than a challenging job; you'll enjoy all the benefits of living and working in one of Europe's most vibrant and best-located cities. We strive for an inclusive, high-performing, healthy and motivated workforce. To help us achieve this we offer a range of flexible working options to help you balance your work and home life. For an informal discussion or to apply, please contact Suzi Fox at Peoplescout at to arrange a call. An application consists of a CV with a supporting statement which evidences how you meet the essential criteria for this role. Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 23 February 2020. At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community.
Jan 27, 2020
Full time
Help deliver new housing to fuel Bristol's success Bristol City Council is embarking on an ambitious transformation, which will have a positive impact on residents' economic, social and environmental wellbeing. Diverse, high-quality housing is one of the springboards to achieving opportunities for people to thrive. The Mayor is committed to delivering 2,000 homes of which 800 are affordable homes every year. As Housing Construction and Development Manager, you'll be responsible for managing the delivery of new homes across the City and creating a housing supply pipeline by identifying and developing land opportunities. Supported by five direct reports, you will lead a team of construction and development specialists, ensuring the housing development programme is delivered on time and to budget and that we build good quality homes that exceed resident's expectations. This includes creating and delivering viable residential led developments, making sound financial and commercial decisions, and continuously striving for better value for money. You'll bring significant senior-level experience within a housing association, house builder or developer. This should include the delivery of complex, large-scale residential developments in the public or private sector. To succeed, you'll need to take a commercial approach to development, have a thorough knowledge of the statutory and regulatory rules that underpin the development of new housing, and a strong understanding of health and safety. The ability to interpret financial information, analyse complex data and present information in an accessible way is essential. Join us and you'll get more than a challenging job; you'll enjoy all the benefits of living and working in one of Europe's most vibrant and best-located cities. We strive for an inclusive, high-performing, healthy and motivated workforce. To help us achieve this we offer a range of flexible working options to help you balance your work and home life. For an informal discussion or to apply, please contact Suzi Fox at Peoplescout at to arrange a call. An application consists of a CV with a supporting statement which evidences how you meet the essential criteria for this role. Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 23 February 2020. At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community.
Enable Bristol residents to succeed by driving the delivery of affordable housing Bristol City Council is embarking on an ambitious transformation, which will have a positive impact on residents' economic, social and environmental wellbeing. High-quality, affordable housing is one of the springboards to addressing inequality and achieving opportunities for people to thrive. The Mayor is committed to delivering 2,000 homes of which 800 are affordable homes every year. Your strategic leadership and advocacy will be central to meeting both existing and future housing need. Specifically, you will be targeted to enable the delivery of 800 new affordable homes per year. Leading a team of eight, you will focus on building relationships across the sector to foster collaborative working with partners and local communities. With experience of leadership or management in a local authority, housing association or housing organisation, you will demonstrate detailed knowledge of housing and planning legislation. Exceptional stakeholder management skills mean you are able to lead and advocate for the Housing Sector at a local, regional and national level. Join us and you'll get more than a challenging job; you'll enjoy all the benefits of living and working in one of Europe's most vibrant and best-located cities. We strive for an inclusive, high-performing, healthy and motivated workforce. To help us achieve this we offer a range of flexible working options to help you balance your work and home life. For an informal discussion or to apply, please contact Suzi Fox at Peoplescout at to arrange a call. An application consists of a CV with a supporting statement which evidences how you meet the essential criteria for this role. Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 23 February 2020. At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community.
Jan 27, 2020
Full time
Enable Bristol residents to succeed by driving the delivery of affordable housing Bristol City Council is embarking on an ambitious transformation, which will have a positive impact on residents' economic, social and environmental wellbeing. High-quality, affordable housing is one of the springboards to addressing inequality and achieving opportunities for people to thrive. The Mayor is committed to delivering 2,000 homes of which 800 are affordable homes every year. Your strategic leadership and advocacy will be central to meeting both existing and future housing need. Specifically, you will be targeted to enable the delivery of 800 new affordable homes per year. Leading a team of eight, you will focus on building relationships across the sector to foster collaborative working with partners and local communities. With experience of leadership or management in a local authority, housing association or housing organisation, you will demonstrate detailed knowledge of housing and planning legislation. Exceptional stakeholder management skills mean you are able to lead and advocate for the Housing Sector at a local, regional and national level. Join us and you'll get more than a challenging job; you'll enjoy all the benefits of living and working in one of Europe's most vibrant and best-located cities. We strive for an inclusive, high-performing, healthy and motivated workforce. To help us achieve this we offer a range of flexible working options to help you balance your work and home life. For an informal discussion or to apply, please contact Suzi Fox at Peoplescout at to arrange a call. An application consists of a CV with a supporting statement which evidences how you meet the essential criteria for this role. Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 23 February 2020. At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the City we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community.
The Marketing & Sales Director is responsible for leading and developing the marketing strategy at Bristol Old Vic. Working closely with the Head of Marketing, Head of Communications and Box office Manager, the post holder will ensure that all activity is in line with the Bristol Old Vic's overall brand and strategic objectives and that scale and scope is sustainable. This is a key leadership role and an opportunity to join a world class producing theatre, as we move into a period of ambitious growth. Deep digital knowledge, including data analysis, customer segmentation and journey analysis will underpin strategy and you will embed this thinking within your team in order to drive all future campaigns. We have an ambition to grow our audience numbers, increase our commercial revenue, develop our younger audiences and showcase our brand to a global audience. The Marketing and Sales Director must be able to work with autonomy, proactively managing strategy, stakeholders and developing initiatives that drive the business forward. For further information, a full job description and details of how to apply please visit our website via the button below. Closing Date - midnight on Sunday, 9th February 2020. First Interviews will be held during the week of 17 February 2020. Second interviews will be held during the week of 24 February 2020. No agencies please. Please refer to the Recruitment Privacy Notice on our Jobs & Auditions Page to find out how your information is used by Bristol Old Vic during the application process.
Jan 26, 2020
Full time
The Marketing & Sales Director is responsible for leading and developing the marketing strategy at Bristol Old Vic. Working closely with the Head of Marketing, Head of Communications and Box office Manager, the post holder will ensure that all activity is in line with the Bristol Old Vic's overall brand and strategic objectives and that scale and scope is sustainable. This is a key leadership role and an opportunity to join a world class producing theatre, as we move into a period of ambitious growth. Deep digital knowledge, including data analysis, customer segmentation and journey analysis will underpin strategy and you will embed this thinking within your team in order to drive all future campaigns. We have an ambition to grow our audience numbers, increase our commercial revenue, develop our younger audiences and showcase our brand to a global audience. The Marketing and Sales Director must be able to work with autonomy, proactively managing strategy, stakeholders and developing initiatives that drive the business forward. For further information, a full job description and details of how to apply please visit our website via the button below. Closing Date - midnight on Sunday, 9th February 2020. First Interviews will be held during the week of 17 February 2020. Second interviews will be held during the week of 24 February 2020. No agencies please. Please refer to the Recruitment Privacy Notice on our Jobs & Auditions Page to find out how your information is used by Bristol Old Vic during the application process.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Head of Marketing & Communications is one of six senior managers who, together with the Chief Executive, make up the SMT at the concert venue St George's Bristol. The team is responsible for implementing St George's vision and strategy across their individual departments as well as taking an overview of the day to day running of St George's. The successful candidate will: Lead the research, development and implementation of St George's marketing, communications, and audience development strategies with a strong focus on developing St George's digital strategy and presence, ensuring that marketing practices embrace digital innovation. Manage a team whose remit is the delivery of marketing, communications and audience development activities that support the commercial and charitable objectives set out in St George's Business Plan, ensuring the organisation achieves its vision, aims and objectives. ABOUT ST GEORGE'S BRISTOL St George's Bristol is one of the UK's leading concert halls, welcoming some 100,000 visitors to the building each year. With an established reputation for excellence in live performance, our outstanding programme and acoustically acclaimed and intimate auditorium attract the world's best classical, jazz, folk and world musicians as well as spoken word artists. Our brand's organising thought is 'Feel Moved' and we are committed to diversity and inclusivity in terms of our audiences, performers, staff, and trustees. We also deliver an award-winning Learning & Participation programme, engaging with over 4,500 young people each year. In September 2018, St George's Bristol re-launched as a creative space for music and ideas - welcoming visitors seven days a week, daytime and evening, to a stunning pavilion-style extension, a new café bar, multi-purpose spaces and exhibitions. Our Glass Studio has also introduced an informal performance space for a new series of live sessions. St George's Bristol is an independent charity operating a not-for-profit business model. We generate income through venue hire, fundraising and café bar sales, in addition to ticket sales for concerts and other public events. We work closely with Bristol Music Trust as a member of Bristol Music Consortium, through which we receive annual NPO investment from Arts Council England. At St George's Bristol, we seek to put individuals with different cultures, perspectives and experiences at the heart of the way we work. We want to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background, and make best use of their talents. We are guided by our values in everything we do, and recognise that being a diverse and inclusive employer helps us fulfil our responsibility to make a positive difference for our organisation and for the city. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE Own and develop St George's brand and organisational messages: promote the St George's brand and maintain consistency with brand identity and guidelines across the organisation; Develop, manage and deliver the Marketing & Communications Strategy; engage with and support all internal clients with the creation and delivery of audience focused campaigns to deliver agreed objectives for the St George's programme, ensure that all platforms and channels meet customer needs and build relationships with audiences to maximise income, engagement and attendance; Manage & deliver the annual Marketing & Communications Plan with consideration to channel planning, budget allocation, measurement, KPIs and ROI. KPIs include targets on ticket sales for concerts and events, growth in commercial rental and café-bar sales, promotion of our Learning & Participation activities and support for our fundraising and supporter programmes; Maintain and develop relationships with all relevant media, identifying strong and relevant news angles and stories to secure regular print, broadcast and digital coverage for St George's; Develop, manage and deliver the Audience Development Strategy, balancing maximisation of income with our audience diversity objectives; developing audiences for all work undertaken by SGB and contributing to the wider strategy to represent St George's as an important part of Bristol's vibrant music scene; Develop and implement a Digital Communications Strategy for St George's using data and insights effectively to inform and influence the St George's Marketing and Communications Strategy and drive an outstanding personalised audience and visitor experience; Lead on CRM strategies for the organisation; Oversee the creation and delivery of coordinated and cohesive content to drive awareness and deliver key messages to our community through St George's owned platforms and channels, demonstrating strong experience in email marketing, social media, PPC and SEO; Use data and insights to create pricing strategies and production schedules that ensure maximum ticket yield and income from Box Office revenue; Manage the twice-yearly season announcement, priority booking and on-sale process, over-seeing production of sales and promotional materials; Work alongside the Operations Director to support the commercial income targets for the café bar and commercial hires, maximising revenues and audience development opportunities; Work alongside the Head of Development on recruitment/retention strategies for supporters and on maintaining public awareness of our charitable status to support the securing of voluntary funds; Work alongside the Head of Learning & Participation to support the L&P programme and to ensure outreach work is linked to the audience development objectives; Collaborate effectively with city and cultural partners and develop partnerships; Manage the marketing budget and prepare reports and presentations for all stakeholders; Act as an ambassador for St George's, maximizing PR/publicity for the organisation throughout the city and the UK and promoting its work at all times; Identify new opportunities to build relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of organizations and individuals to help ensure the long-term sustainability of the organisation; Carry out additional relevant duties at the discretion of the Chief Executive. PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications & Experience: Educated to degree level standard or discipline equivalent professional qualification; Significant experience of marketing at a senior level in the arts and cultural sector or at a visitor attraction, with supervisory/line management responsibility; Experience in developing brands, as well as strategies and planning campaigns, across traditional, digital and social media channels; Strong commercial understanding and experience in a sales environment; Highly experienced and effective in networking on all levels. Skills & Knowledge: Strong knowledge of marketing and communications; Excellent written communication / presentation skills; Understanding of cultural audiences and their behaviours; Highly competent in financial analysis, forecasting, cost management and reporting; Proactive and effective in developing, supporting and inspiring a team; Knowledge of Spektrix desirable. Personal Attributes: Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the work of St George's Bristol and appreciation of a variety of musical genres; Personal integrity and commitment; Collaborative and approachable with strong leadership ability; Self-motivating and influencing; creative, strategic thinker with ability to see 'the big picture'. CONDITIONS AND BENEFITS SALARY: c. £40k commensurate with experience WORKING HOURS: Standard office hours are 9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday. The postholder will be expected to fulfil the hours required to do the job, including some evening and weekend work. HOLIDAY: 25 days per annum plus all public holidays. PENSION: A Stakeholder Pension Scheme of up to 5% contribution applies after a qualifying period. OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE: Staff Ticket Scheme for complimentary and discounted concert tickets, and staff catering discounts. HOW TO APPLY Please submit a brief covering letter (2 pages A4 maximum) highlighting your suitability and motivation for applying for this role, together with your CV as one document by an email via the button below. Please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form online at Closing date for applications: Friday 31 January 12pm.
Jan 26, 2020
Full time
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The Head of Marketing & Communications is one of six senior managers who, together with the Chief Executive, make up the SMT at the concert venue St George's Bristol. The team is responsible for implementing St George's vision and strategy across their individual departments as well as taking an overview of the day to day running of St George's. The successful candidate will: Lead the research, development and implementation of St George's marketing, communications, and audience development strategies with a strong focus on developing St George's digital strategy and presence, ensuring that marketing practices embrace digital innovation. Manage a team whose remit is the delivery of marketing, communications and audience development activities that support the commercial and charitable objectives set out in St George's Business Plan, ensuring the organisation achieves its vision, aims and objectives. ABOUT ST GEORGE'S BRISTOL St George's Bristol is one of the UK's leading concert halls, welcoming some 100,000 visitors to the building each year. With an established reputation for excellence in live performance, our outstanding programme and acoustically acclaimed and intimate auditorium attract the world's best classical, jazz, folk and world musicians as well as spoken word artists. Our brand's organising thought is 'Feel Moved' and we are committed to diversity and inclusivity in terms of our audiences, performers, staff, and trustees. We also deliver an award-winning Learning & Participation programme, engaging with over 4,500 young people each year. In September 2018, St George's Bristol re-launched as a creative space for music and ideas - welcoming visitors seven days a week, daytime and evening, to a stunning pavilion-style extension, a new café bar, multi-purpose spaces and exhibitions. Our Glass Studio has also introduced an informal performance space for a new series of live sessions. St George's Bristol is an independent charity operating a not-for-profit business model. We generate income through venue hire, fundraising and café bar sales, in addition to ticket sales for concerts and other public events. We work closely with Bristol Music Trust as a member of Bristol Music Consortium, through which we receive annual NPO investment from Arts Council England. At St George's Bristol, we seek to put individuals with different cultures, perspectives and experiences at the heart of the way we work. We want to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of their background, and make best use of their talents. We are guided by our values in everything we do, and recognise that being a diverse and inclusive employer helps us fulfil our responsibility to make a positive difference for our organisation and for the city. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE Own and develop St George's brand and organisational messages: promote the St George's brand and maintain consistency with brand identity and guidelines across the organisation; Develop, manage and deliver the Marketing & Communications Strategy; engage with and support all internal clients with the creation and delivery of audience focused campaigns to deliver agreed objectives for the St George's programme, ensure that all platforms and channels meet customer needs and build relationships with audiences to maximise income, engagement and attendance; Manage & deliver the annual Marketing & Communications Plan with consideration to channel planning, budget allocation, measurement, KPIs and ROI. KPIs include targets on ticket sales for concerts and events, growth in commercial rental and café-bar sales, promotion of our Learning & Participation activities and support for our fundraising and supporter programmes; Maintain and develop relationships with all relevant media, identifying strong and relevant news angles and stories to secure regular print, broadcast and digital coverage for St George's; Develop, manage and deliver the Audience Development Strategy, balancing maximisation of income with our audience diversity objectives; developing audiences for all work undertaken by SGB and contributing to the wider strategy to represent St George's as an important part of Bristol's vibrant music scene; Develop and implement a Digital Communications Strategy for St George's using data and insights effectively to inform and influence the St George's Marketing and Communications Strategy and drive an outstanding personalised audience and visitor experience; Lead on CRM strategies for the organisation; Oversee the creation and delivery of coordinated and cohesive content to drive awareness and deliver key messages to our community through St George's owned platforms and channels, demonstrating strong experience in email marketing, social media, PPC and SEO; Use data and insights to create pricing strategies and production schedules that ensure maximum ticket yield and income from Box Office revenue; Manage the twice-yearly season announcement, priority booking and on-sale process, over-seeing production of sales and promotional materials; Work alongside the Operations Director to support the commercial income targets for the café bar and commercial hires, maximising revenues and audience development opportunities; Work alongside the Head of Development on recruitment/retention strategies for supporters and on maintaining public awareness of our charitable status to support the securing of voluntary funds; Work alongside the Head of Learning & Participation to support the L&P programme and to ensure outreach work is linked to the audience development objectives; Collaborate effectively with city and cultural partners and develop partnerships; Manage the marketing budget and prepare reports and presentations for all stakeholders; Act as an ambassador for St George's, maximizing PR/publicity for the organisation throughout the city and the UK and promoting its work at all times; Identify new opportunities to build relationships and partnerships with a diverse range of organizations and individuals to help ensure the long-term sustainability of the organisation; Carry out additional relevant duties at the discretion of the Chief Executive. PERSON SPECIFICATION Qualifications & Experience: Educated to degree level standard or discipline equivalent professional qualification; Significant experience of marketing at a senior level in the arts and cultural sector or at a visitor attraction, with supervisory/line management responsibility; Experience in developing brands, as well as strategies and planning campaigns, across traditional, digital and social media channels; Strong commercial understanding and experience in a sales environment; Highly experienced and effective in networking on all levels. Skills & Knowledge: Strong knowledge of marketing and communications; Excellent written communication / presentation skills; Understanding of cultural audiences and their behaviours; Highly competent in financial analysis, forecasting, cost management and reporting; Proactive and effective in developing, supporting and inspiring a team; Knowledge of Spektrix desirable. Personal Attributes: Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the work of St George's Bristol and appreciation of a variety of musical genres; Personal integrity and commitment; Collaborative and approachable with strong leadership ability; Self-motivating and influencing; creative, strategic thinker with ability to see 'the big picture'. CONDITIONS AND BENEFITS SALARY: c. £40k commensurate with experience WORKING HOURS: Standard office hours are 9am-5.30pm Monday-Friday. The postholder will be expected to fulfil the hours required to do the job, including some evening and weekend work. HOLIDAY: 25 days per annum plus all public holidays. PENSION: A Stakeholder Pension Scheme of up to 5% contribution applies after a qualifying period. OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE: Staff Ticket Scheme for complimentary and discounted concert tickets, and staff catering discounts. HOW TO APPLY Please submit a brief covering letter (2 pages A4 maximum) highlighting your suitability and motivation for applying for this role, together with your CV as one document by an email via the button below. Please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form online at Closing date for applications: Friday 31 January 12pm.
The Opportunity We are looking for a highly capable, adaptable and inquisitive Software Team Lead to help us develop virtualised solutions for and integrate software on the next generation of advanced weapon systems.MBDA produce some of the most advanced missile systems in the world. What are we looking for? You will have significant previous experience with virtualisation technology You will demonstrate in depth knowledge of complex system software integration You will have a good degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering combined with significant experience in the development of software for COTS hardware. You will favour a collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team, and maintain momentum during development.The software that you develop will be used across multiple products at several sites, so strong communication skills are essential. Knowledge of continuous software integration practices. The Role This is a team leader role; with a hands on development and delivery aspect. You will be leading the virtualisation of application software for development, integration and testing environments. You will also be supporting the development of the future software integration pipeline for both virtual and host environments. This is balanced role, which combines both technical management and hands-on experience with virtual machines and continuous integration. You will be predominantly utilising VMware ESXi and Workstation hypervisors for virtualisation What's in it for you? This is a great role for somebody with a passion for software and its successful deployment in battlespace weapon systems.You will be working with technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, helping to develop safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can rely on. You will help develop the next generation of delivery tools for complex system software products Many of our products emerging from this domain involve strong international collaboration. Consequently, there may be the opportunity to travel both within the UK and to our sites in Paris and Rome. We offer a supportive working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies. What's great about the team? You will be joining a team that continues to develop software used in the most advanced weapon systems in the world.We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems - you will be working with a talented group of experienced software, systems and electronics engineers. As part of a highly motivated and successful team, you'll be delivering against a challenging schedule. The virtualisation team will be delivering to the internal FLAADS Land software development team. The integration team will be delivering FLAADS Land system as part of the British Army's Sky Sabre air defense architecture. What would you get? Competitive salary, flexible working, maternity and paternity benefits, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level) and superb learning and development opportunities. Please Note : MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the individual's ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. Your eligibility for the appropriate level of security clearance may be discussed with you during the recruitment process. Any existing clearance holders may be able to transfer clearance (subject to approval). Are you a member of LinkedIn? If so, you are invited to join our LinkedIn Group to view future MBDA UK opportunities and news. LinkedIn Group name: Engineering UK (Defence)
Jan 26, 2020
Full time
The Opportunity We are looking for a highly capable, adaptable and inquisitive Software Team Lead to help us develop virtualised solutions for and integrate software on the next generation of advanced weapon systems.MBDA produce some of the most advanced missile systems in the world. What are we looking for? You will have significant previous experience with virtualisation technology You will demonstrate in depth knowledge of complex system software integration You will have a good degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering combined with significant experience in the development of software for COTS hardware. You will favour a collaborative, open approach to development and have the ability to work well in a team, and maintain momentum during development.The software that you develop will be used across multiple products at several sites, so strong communication skills are essential. Knowledge of continuous software integration practices. The Role This is a team leader role; with a hands on development and delivery aspect. You will be leading the virtualisation of application software for development, integration and testing environments. You will also be supporting the development of the future software integration pipeline for both virtual and host environments. This is balanced role, which combines both technical management and hands-on experience with virtual machines and continuous integration. You will be predominantly utilising VMware ESXi and Workstation hypervisors for virtualisation What's in it for you? This is a great role for somebody with a passion for software and its successful deployment in battlespace weapon systems.You will be working with technology that is at the forefront of European missile system design, helping to develop safe, secure and reliable products that our customers can rely on. You will help develop the next generation of delivery tools for complex system software products Many of our products emerging from this domain involve strong international collaboration. Consequently, there may be the opportunity to travel both within the UK and to our sites in Paris and Rome. We offer a supportive working environment with the opportunity to develop your skills across a wide range of products and technologies. What's great about the team? You will be joining a team that continues to develop software used in the most advanced weapon systems in the world.We apply small, focused teams of engineers to complex problems - you will be working with a talented group of experienced software, systems and electronics engineers. As part of a highly motivated and successful team, you'll be delivering against a challenging schedule. The virtualisation team will be delivering to the internal FLAADS Land software development team. The integration team will be delivering FLAADS Land system as part of the British Army's Sky Sabre air defense architecture. What would you get? Competitive salary, flexible working, maternity and paternity benefits, paid overtime (subject to level), a comprehensive pension scheme, employee funded voluntary private healthcare, sporting activities, fantastic site facilities, bonus schemes (subject to level) and superb learning and development opportunities. Please Note : MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve and maintain SC security clearance or above without restrictions that will inhibit the individual's ability to fulfil the requirements of the role. Your eligibility for the appropriate level of security clearance may be discussed with you during the recruitment process. Any existing clearance holders may be able to transfer clearance (subject to approval). Are you a member of LinkedIn? If so, you are invited to join our LinkedIn Group to view future MBDA UK opportunities and news. LinkedIn Group name: Engineering UK (Defence)
We are looking for a Manager with a high level of motivation, proactivity and attention to detail to lead our Certifications team based at our offices in central Bristol. The Certifications team is responsible for our Processor and Acquirer integrations providing real time transaction connectivity for our customers worldwide. It's important that these integrations go through certification, with associated payment terminals, in order to meet the strict standards criteria required by Visa, Mastercard, American Express and other card brands. This is called EMV Level 3 certification. As this is the last stage of being able to release a product and as such is a critical and time sensitive function. About Us NMI develops the most trusted payment software for mobile, online and in-store that is relied on in 38 countries, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. With offices in Bristol, New York, Chicago and Salt Lake City, our payment technology powers millions of customers worldwide and billions of transactions, ensuring they can take payments securely and reliably. You've probably used our software when ordering a burger, shopping online or booking a train ticket - without realising it! If you are passionate, talented, ambitious and want to join a team of industry leading experts to drive our continued development, we want to hear from you! What will I be doing? The majority of this role will be concerned with the certification of payment terminals and the associated integrations into financial institutions (acquirers and processors). Please note that this is not a typical or standard Software Test / QA team - the candidate should have a good understanding of the technical aspects of this but not expect to be testing as the majority of the role. Key areas will be: Focus on increasing the number of certifications per month (team throughput) Focus on helping the team succeed and be more productive with a renewed sense of urgency Proactively removing blockers to progress on certifications, escalating when needed to senior management Building relationships internally (our Product Teams) and externally (Acquirers/Processors/Vendors) Working with our Processor and Acquirer partners when there is a blocker Working with payment device vendors to obtain the latest firmware in a timely fashion Fine tune our team member on-boarding, induction and training Validate intake forms for new L3 certifications and ensure they are correct Management of deadlines and deliverables from the L3 team, Acquirer/Processors and the Product Management organisation within NMI Chase down deliverables in the team and outside with Acquirers/Processors/Vendors Management of metrics and performance data for external consumption Budgeting Help create and implement the department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) The wider team are responsible for: Communicating with financial institutions in order to request projects with appropriate justifications and clarifications. Understanding and executing test scripts provided by the card brands for contact and contactless cards. Regularly following up with financial institutions to obtain project status and to encourage things forward. Working with the financial institutions to resolve issues and repeat tests cases as they are required. Continually feeding back results and project status to the immediate team and at times wider organisation. Collating records of completed certifications and keeping track of expiration dates and the requirements for recertification. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday. The company operates a flexitime system whereby employees can start their shifts between 8.00 am and 10.00 am and finish their shifts between 4.00pm and 6.00pm respectively, Monday to Friday. Due to working with companies across multiple timezones; you may be asked to work additional / alternative hours. You may therefore be required to work outside of the core hours on evenings. Essential Skills & Experience Experience leading and motivating a team Ability to travel internationally, especially to the US A mindset of Continuous Improvement in the processes around the team and it's deliverables Must always be working to truncate certification timelines and deliver certifications faster Using ticket management tools such as Jira, ZenDesk, Trac and so on Ideally Technical or Mathematical educational background or equivalent Good general technical skills and understanding Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of work and communication Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal Ability to communicate assertively and manage customers' expectations Logical approach to problem solving and issue identification Proven track record managing multiple conflicting deadlines Preferred Skills & Experience Knowledge of the MTIP / ADVT / DPAS / AEIPS Knowledge of the UL (Collis) Brand Tool Benefits: Annual salary negotiable dependant on experience 25 holiday days each year (+ bank holidays + 1 day after each year of service with up to a max. of 30 days) Work-life balance with our Flexi-time policy 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week Annual bonus scheme A chance to develop with an allocated company training budget Private health insurance Bike2Work Scheme (government-backed cycle to work scheme) Workplace pension scheme Perkbox subscription - discounts on gyms, restaurants, high st retailers, cinema tickets etc Free fruit delivered to the office Great central BS1 location with one of the best views in Bristol! Please be aware that all offers of employment are made subject to receipt of satisfactory background and financial checks. Please be aware that NMI does not operate a licence for the sponsorship of those who are not already eligible to work within the UK. Unfortunately, therefore we cannot process any application from individuals unable to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility to commence work in the UK.
Jan 25, 2020
Full time
We are looking for a Manager with a high level of motivation, proactivity and attention to detail to lead our Certifications team based at our offices in central Bristol. The Certifications team is responsible for our Processor and Acquirer integrations providing real time transaction connectivity for our customers worldwide. It's important that these integrations go through certification, with associated payment terminals, in order to meet the strict standards criteria required by Visa, Mastercard, American Express and other card brands. This is called EMV Level 3 certification. As this is the last stage of being able to release a product and as such is a critical and time sensitive function. About Us NMI develops the most trusted payment software for mobile, online and in-store that is relied on in 38 countries, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. With offices in Bristol, New York, Chicago and Salt Lake City, our payment technology powers millions of customers worldwide and billions of transactions, ensuring they can take payments securely and reliably. You've probably used our software when ordering a burger, shopping online or booking a train ticket - without realising it! If you are passionate, talented, ambitious and want to join a team of industry leading experts to drive our continued development, we want to hear from you! What will I be doing? The majority of this role will be concerned with the certification of payment terminals and the associated integrations into financial institutions (acquirers and processors). Please note that this is not a typical or standard Software Test / QA team - the candidate should have a good understanding of the technical aspects of this but not expect to be testing as the majority of the role. Key areas will be: Focus on increasing the number of certifications per month (team throughput) Focus on helping the team succeed and be more productive with a renewed sense of urgency Proactively removing blockers to progress on certifications, escalating when needed to senior management Building relationships internally (our Product Teams) and externally (Acquirers/Processors/Vendors) Working with our Processor and Acquirer partners when there is a blocker Working with payment device vendors to obtain the latest firmware in a timely fashion Fine tune our team member on-boarding, induction and training Validate intake forms for new L3 certifications and ensure they are correct Management of deadlines and deliverables from the L3 team, Acquirer/Processors and the Product Management organisation within NMI Chase down deliverables in the team and outside with Acquirers/Processors/Vendors Management of metrics and performance data for external consumption Budgeting Help create and implement the department Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) The wider team are responsible for: Communicating with financial institutions in order to request projects with appropriate justifications and clarifications. Understanding and executing test scripts provided by the card brands for contact and contactless cards. Regularly following up with financial institutions to obtain project status and to encourage things forward. Working with the financial institutions to resolve issues and repeat tests cases as they are required. Continually feeding back results and project status to the immediate team and at times wider organisation. Collating records of completed certifications and keeping track of expiration dates and the requirements for recertification. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday. The company operates a flexitime system whereby employees can start their shifts between 8.00 am and 10.00 am and finish their shifts between 4.00pm and 6.00pm respectively, Monday to Friday. Due to working with companies across multiple timezones; you may be asked to work additional / alternative hours. You may therefore be required to work outside of the core hours on evenings. Essential Skills & Experience Experience leading and motivating a team Ability to travel internationally, especially to the US A mindset of Continuous Improvement in the processes around the team and it's deliverables Must always be working to truncate certification timelines and deliver certifications faster Using ticket management tools such as Jira, ZenDesk, Trac and so on Ideally Technical or Mathematical educational background or equivalent Good general technical skills and understanding Excellent attention to detail in all aspects of work and communication Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal Ability to communicate assertively and manage customers' expectations Logical approach to problem solving and issue identification Proven track record managing multiple conflicting deadlines Preferred Skills & Experience Knowledge of the MTIP / ADVT / DPAS / AEIPS Knowledge of the UL (Collis) Brand Tool Benefits: Annual salary negotiable dependant on experience 25 holiday days each year (+ bank holidays + 1 day after each year of service with up to a max. of 30 days) Work-life balance with our Flexi-time policy 7 hours per day, 35 hours per week Annual bonus scheme A chance to develop with an allocated company training budget Private health insurance Bike2Work Scheme (government-backed cycle to work scheme) Workplace pension scheme Perkbox subscription - discounts on gyms, restaurants, high st retailers, cinema tickets etc Free fruit delivered to the office Great central BS1 location with one of the best views in Bristol! Please be aware that all offers of employment are made subject to receipt of satisfactory background and financial checks. Please be aware that NMI does not operate a licence for the sponsorship of those who are not already eligible to work within the UK. Unfortunately, therefore we cannot process any application from individuals unable to provide documentary evidence of their eligibility to commence work in the UK.
We are currently recruiting for an IT Support Assistant to join our in-house IT team based in Bristol - no previous technical IT support experience is required. This role is to support the IT Service Desk and to facilitate IT within the business. You will be responsible for logging all tickets, prioritise and resolve within SLA and escalating tickets where necessary to relevant person or team. We are looking for someone who can contribute to working un an enjoyable environment whilst also being results driven. You will promote staff morale by working together with your colleagues with an open-minded attitude and being supportive to colleagues. Key Responsibilities: Provide support to the IT Service Desk, assist with IT requests. Ensures all tickets are logged, prioritised and resolved within SLA. Follow and maintain process documentation Handles all queries professionally and efficiently, maintaining a high degree of customer service Ensure PCI / CDE processes are followed at all times in a timely manner Provide VIP support to designated 'VIP' individuals within the business Ensure tickets are escalated when required to the relevant person / team. Maintain user security on all systems Contribute to projects if required Ensure 100% of Asset details are correct in CMDB Experience and Skills: Ability to follow processes Basic understanding of IT Excellent telephone manner Experience working within a PCI and FSA regulated business Self-motivated to achieve targets as well as being able to work alongside others as part of a team Resilient and be able to overcome any obstacles in between you and your targets Focused and able to work in a methodical way in a busy office environment Reliable, enthusiastic and be able to demonstrate this in your day to day activities
Jan 25, 2020
Full time
We are currently recruiting for an IT Support Assistant to join our in-house IT team based in Bristol - no previous technical IT support experience is required. This role is to support the IT Service Desk and to facilitate IT within the business. You will be responsible for logging all tickets, prioritise and resolve within SLA and escalating tickets where necessary to relevant person or team. We are looking for someone who can contribute to working un an enjoyable environment whilst also being results driven. You will promote staff morale by working together with your colleagues with an open-minded attitude and being supportive to colleagues. Key Responsibilities: Provide support to the IT Service Desk, assist with IT requests. Ensures all tickets are logged, prioritised and resolved within SLA. Follow and maintain process documentation Handles all queries professionally and efficiently, maintaining a high degree of customer service Ensure PCI / CDE processes are followed at all times in a timely manner Provide VIP support to designated 'VIP' individuals within the business Ensure tickets are escalated when required to the relevant person / team. Maintain user security on all systems Contribute to projects if required Ensure 100% of Asset details are correct in CMDB Experience and Skills: Ability to follow processes Basic understanding of IT Excellent telephone manner Experience working within a PCI and FSA regulated business Self-motivated to achieve targets as well as being able to work alongside others as part of a team Resilient and be able to overcome any obstacles in between you and your targets Focused and able to work in a methodical way in a busy office environment Reliable, enthusiastic and be able to demonstrate this in your day to day activities
We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company. Lead the IT Operations team; delivering fantastic customer service as well as driving innovation, change and continuous improvements to all users of the company's technology platforms. Manage a team of 3/4 split over two UK offices. Identify and deliver future technical solution, leading on the design and delivery of these solutions; bringing together strategic, planning, design and implementation activity. Manage relationships with third party suppliers provide the business with a highly available and resilient IT environment to meet performance expectations and will ensure appropriate controls, contingencies and Disaster Recovery solutions are in place. Experience at a leadership level and successful career leading and driving Infrastructure transformation projects/programmes encompassing Data centres, WAN, Servers, Virtual and Cloud Technologies Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (including Exchange, Sharepoint and OneDrive), Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security solutions, Windows Server (including Active Directory Domain Services), Oracle application servers and databases and Microsoft SQL Server implementation & management, Networking technologies and WAN/LAN. Technical Infrastructure background, with technical delivery management capability and expertise on premises, cloud and private cloud hosting options and set up Previous experience of leading/manging a team Third party management including contract negotiation and review to ensure a detailed understanding of all contractual obligations and constraints.
Jan 24, 2020
Full time
We're looking for a candidate to fill this position in an exciting company. Lead the IT Operations team; delivering fantastic customer service as well as driving innovation, change and continuous improvements to all users of the company's technology platforms. Manage a team of 3/4 split over two UK offices. Identify and deliver future technical solution, leading on the design and delivery of these solutions; bringing together strategic, planning, design and implementation activity. Manage relationships with third party suppliers provide the business with a highly available and resilient IT environment to meet performance expectations and will ensure appropriate controls, contingencies and Disaster Recovery solutions are in place. Experience at a leadership level and successful career leading and driving Infrastructure transformation projects/programmes encompassing Data centres, WAN, Servers, Virtual and Cloud Technologies Experience with Microsoft Office 365 (including Exchange, Sharepoint and OneDrive), Microsoft Enterprise Mobility and Security solutions, Windows Server (including Active Directory Domain Services), Oracle application servers and databases and Microsoft SQL Server implementation & management, Networking technologies and WAN/LAN. Technical Infrastructure background, with technical delivery management capability and expertise on premises, cloud and private cloud hosting options and set up Previous experience of leading/manging a team Third party management including contract negotiation and review to ensure a detailed understanding of all contractual obligations and constraints.
Solutions Architect I'm currently recruiting for an up and coming company, with great benefits. They are working with a high end Telco company, you will be the main contact between both companies, a mixture of sales and engineering will be needed for this role. Please see the skill set below: Essential: Minimum six to ten years of sales or sales engineering experience in a business-to-business, large /strategic customer segment; or A record of achievement and technical solution expertise in a comparable sales role. Excellent communication skills Ability to assimilate concepts rapidly and work within a light-touch management framework Ability to analyse complex ICT environments and present clear conclusions Broad technical understanding of enterprise and service provider service architectures: fixed and mobile network architectures; public, private, and hybrid clouds; IP, TCP, and UDP protocols Broad technical understanding of cloud service architectures, cloud or hosted service Experience of deploying network-based services in an enterprise or service provider environment Experience both as an individual contributor and in growing a team Ability to work effectively in a fast moving and challenging environment Ability to work remotely and travel frequently ( Strong team player with good service ethic and ability to work effectively with other functions Excellent organisation skills with keen attention to detail Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks Proven ability to think, describe, and operate outside the box
Jan 23, 2020
Full time
Solutions Architect I'm currently recruiting for an up and coming company, with great benefits. They are working with a high end Telco company, you will be the main contact between both companies, a mixture of sales and engineering will be needed for this role. Please see the skill set below: Essential: Minimum six to ten years of sales or sales engineering experience in a business-to-business, large /strategic customer segment; or A record of achievement and technical solution expertise in a comparable sales role. Excellent communication skills Ability to assimilate concepts rapidly and work within a light-touch management framework Ability to analyse complex ICT environments and present clear conclusions Broad technical understanding of enterprise and service provider service architectures: fixed and mobile network architectures; public, private, and hybrid clouds; IP, TCP, and UDP protocols Broad technical understanding of cloud service architectures, cloud or hosted service Experience of deploying network-based services in an enterprise or service provider environment Experience both as an individual contributor and in growing a team Ability to work effectively in a fast moving and challenging environment Ability to work remotely and travel frequently ( Strong team player with good service ethic and ability to work effectively with other functions Excellent organisation skills with keen attention to detail Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks Proven ability to think, describe, and operate outside the box
LuJam Cyber is an Alumnus of both the NCSC/GCHQ Accelerator and the first TechNation Cyber Scale-up programme. We are seeking a VP/Director of Engineering to join this innovative Cyber Security, Risk and Compliance business with a focus on solutions for SMEs (delivered through Managed Service Providers) and Enterprises with large supply chains, mobile and home workers. Historically these small networks have limited protection and have been coping with Firewall and Anti-Virus technologies alone. Our SaaS based solutions provide effective Cyber Security in seven days and utilise on-going gamification to provide continuous improvement and assistance in 24 x7 Compliance to standards such as Cyber Essentials and GDPR. Significant interest also exists within the Insurance sector around the potential of our telematics. The role is responsible for delivery of the overall solution and for recruiting talent to expand both the development team and the associated support operation for our sales channel. It would be useful if applicants for the role had previous start-up/scale-up experience as well as having an excellent understanding of AWS (where our core IP lies) and Alpine Linux which are two of our key core backend components. Additionally, a key focus for the coming year will be enhancing our User Interfaces and overall User Experience in response to our customers' demands. A good appreciation of IP networking and the major issues relating to Internet based cyber security threats would also be desirable but not essential. Having already received earlier R&D funding, the Company is currently finalising significant seed funding to provide an 18 month runway.
Jan 23, 2020
LuJam Cyber is an Alumnus of both the NCSC/GCHQ Accelerator and the first TechNation Cyber Scale-up programme. We are seeking a VP/Director of Engineering to join this innovative Cyber Security, Risk and Compliance business with a focus on solutions for SMEs (delivered through Managed Service Providers) and Enterprises with large supply chains, mobile and home workers. Historically these small networks have limited protection and have been coping with Firewall and Anti-Virus technologies alone. Our SaaS based solutions provide effective Cyber Security in seven days and utilise on-going gamification to provide continuous improvement and assistance in 24 x7 Compliance to standards such as Cyber Essentials and GDPR. Significant interest also exists within the Insurance sector around the potential of our telematics. The role is responsible for delivery of the overall solution and for recruiting talent to expand both the development team and the associated support operation for our sales channel. It would be useful if applicants for the role had previous start-up/scale-up experience as well as having an excellent understanding of AWS (where our core IP lies) and Alpine Linux which are two of our key core backend components. Additionally, a key focus for the coming year will be enhancing our User Interfaces and overall User Experience in response to our customers' demands. A good appreciation of IP networking and the major issues relating to Internet based cyber security threats would also be desirable but not essential. Having already received earlier R&D funding, the Company is currently finalising significant seed funding to provide an 18 month runway.
File Dynamics Ltd is an outsource services company providing IT, HR, Accounts and Office Services and business process and file management solutions, supporting over 2000 end users across the country, predominantly in the legal, insurance and healthcare sectors. Having adopted Investor in People principles we have a clear focus on development of our people to deliver a high-quality professional service in a cost-effective and approachable manner. Our solutions are built around our in-house file management system with integrated Business and Client Portals, automated business process software and associated scanning and telephony applications. Purpose: We are looking for a Business Process/Workflow Developer to join our busy expanding IT team working with our in-house developed suite of workflow and business process software. The position involves working within an Agile Scrum environment to deliver business change and improvements across a number of clients working with a variety of different skills sets within the team. The role includes providing business analysis to design and build custom workflows, drafting and building logical document precedents utilising word code scripting, drafting and completing test plans, producing documentation and user notes, dealing with support queries and supporting the client base both remotely and on-site. Duties/Responsibilities: Work with variety of external Clients and other members of the IT team to elicit requirements and produce documentation ready for development; Design and build technical business process workflows within a range of in-house developed workflow development systems incorporating key details, documents, Q and A processes, rule based decision mapping and a range of scripted actions; Create and update document precedents using a range of logic statements, custom scripts and Word Code; Working closely with other members of the IT Team to ensure workflow elements dovetail into custom applications and existing codebases; Regular communication with Clients and other stakeholders through documentation, conference calls, instant messaging and standard Agile Scrum ceremonies; Produce effective and detailed process mapping documentation and notes; Contribute daily to the Sprint Team Scrum to ensure contribution aligned to aims; Travel to other UK offices and client sites is likely; Any other duties as appropriate. Skills/Competencies required: A technically minded self-motivated and logical approach to work; Excellent levels of customer service; IT literate; An eye for detail at both a granular level and high level; Well organised and able to deal with multiple work streams at any one time; Good team player with ability to work with people from a wide range of different disciplines; Confident and clear communicator with ability to speak to a range of audiences both internally and externally; An interest in Business Analysis or Testing would be advantageous; Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word or Libre Office; Using own initiative to suggest and solve problems. Not essential but desirable: Experience working in legal, insurance or healthcare sectors; Working knowledge of Microsoft Visio. Please note that any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory credit check and Basic criminal record check. This information will only be used to assess suitability for employment insofar as it is relevant. Salary : £19,000 - £23,000 per annum Location : Bristol - Bristol House office Closing Date : 31 January 2020 Hours of Work : Mon-Fri, 9-5, with an hour for lunch To make an application, click APPLY NOW
Jan 23, 2020
Full time
File Dynamics Ltd is an outsource services company providing IT, HR, Accounts and Office Services and business process and file management solutions, supporting over 2000 end users across the country, predominantly in the legal, insurance and healthcare sectors. Having adopted Investor in People principles we have a clear focus on development of our people to deliver a high-quality professional service in a cost-effective and approachable manner. Our solutions are built around our in-house file management system with integrated Business and Client Portals, automated business process software and associated scanning and telephony applications. Purpose: We are looking for a Business Process/Workflow Developer to join our busy expanding IT team working with our in-house developed suite of workflow and business process software. The position involves working within an Agile Scrum environment to deliver business change and improvements across a number of clients working with a variety of different skills sets within the team. The role includes providing business analysis to design and build custom workflows, drafting and building logical document precedents utilising word code scripting, drafting and completing test plans, producing documentation and user notes, dealing with support queries and supporting the client base both remotely and on-site. Duties/Responsibilities: Work with variety of external Clients and other members of the IT team to elicit requirements and produce documentation ready for development; Design and build technical business process workflows within a range of in-house developed workflow development systems incorporating key details, documents, Q and A processes, rule based decision mapping and a range of scripted actions; Create and update document precedents using a range of logic statements, custom scripts and Word Code; Working closely with other members of the IT Team to ensure workflow elements dovetail into custom applications and existing codebases; Regular communication with Clients and other stakeholders through documentation, conference calls, instant messaging and standard Agile Scrum ceremonies; Produce effective and detailed process mapping documentation and notes; Contribute daily to the Sprint Team Scrum to ensure contribution aligned to aims; Travel to other UK offices and client sites is likely; Any other duties as appropriate. Skills/Competencies required: A technically minded self-motivated and logical approach to work; Excellent levels of customer service; IT literate; An eye for detail at both a granular level and high level; Well organised and able to deal with multiple work streams at any one time; Good team player with ability to work with people from a wide range of different disciplines; Confident and clear communicator with ability to speak to a range of audiences both internally and externally; An interest in Business Analysis or Testing would be advantageous; Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word or Libre Office; Using own initiative to suggest and solve problems. Not essential but desirable: Experience working in legal, insurance or healthcare sectors; Working knowledge of Microsoft Visio. Please note that any offer of employment is subject to a satisfactory credit check and Basic criminal record check. This information will only be used to assess suitability for employment insofar as it is relevant. Salary : £19,000 - £23,000 per annum Location : Bristol - Bristol House office Closing Date : 31 January 2020 Hours of Work : Mon-Fri, 9-5, with an hour for lunch To make an application, click APPLY NOW
