University of the Arts London (UAL) is a world-leading creative university for teaching and research in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is made up of six renowned colleges and hosts several institutes that further the university's mission. Under the leadership of our President and Vice-Chancellor, we are designing the University around social purpose; through the students and ideas we send out into the world, and the partnerships we build to achieve social, environmental, and economic progress. Digital & Technology at UAL is on an exciting journey, shifting from a technology-centric to a user-centric approach, investing in the people and processes enabled by digital and transforming the student and staff experience. The VLE Technical Operations Manager is a new role in the Teaching and Learning Product team, and will play a pivotal role in enhancing Student Experience, through ensuring the technical operations of UAL's Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle), along with other Teaching and Learning products. Reporting to the DevOps Manager, you will ensure the team is delivering on day-to-day 3rd line support issues, managing server upgrades, and broader infrastructure/hosting requirements. Alongside this, you'll work closely with colleagues who focus on Development and Support to ensure effective resolution of issues and change delivery. More broadly, you will provide technical leadership, build and maintain key stakeholder relationships and lead on major incident response ensuring functionality of the University's VLE. You will also play a key role supporting our DevOps maturity focusing on maintaining and improving operational excellence. Core Skills Experience with web applications and the infrastructure/hosting requirements (for example Moodle, WordPress or other learning management systems or content management systems) Strong knowledge of customer centric service management processes Experience with web hosting platforms and security standards (eg Apache) Demonstrated ability to adapt to an ever-changing technical landscape. Extensive experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders and external partners to deliver and develop digital products and services. Demonstrable experience of driving and championing new ways of working while bringing people along with you UAL is a world-class university, shaping the creative industries worldwide, and staff have access to a range of benefits, which recognise and reward the contributions they make, including: Competitive salary package of up to £68,406 per annum 34 days annual leave plus public holidays Generous, defined benefit pension scheme Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of full maternity or paternity pay Closing date: Monday 20th May Interviews will take place virtually on Wednesday 29/Thursday 30th May Hays Technology have been appointed by UAL to manage the recruitment of this role. For all enquiries, please contact Daniel Friedman at Hays Technology Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
03/05/2024
Full time
University of the Arts London (UAL) is a world-leading creative university for teaching and research in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is made up of six renowned colleges and hosts several institutes that further the university's mission. Under the leadership of our President and Vice-Chancellor, we are designing the University around social purpose; through the students and ideas we send out into the world, and the partnerships we build to achieve social, environmental, and economic progress. Digital & Technology at UAL is on an exciting journey, shifting from a technology-centric to a user-centric approach, investing in the people and processes enabled by digital and transforming the student and staff experience. The VLE Technical Operations Manager is a new role in the Teaching and Learning Product team, and will play a pivotal role in enhancing Student Experience, through ensuring the technical operations of UAL's Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle), along with other Teaching and Learning products. Reporting to the DevOps Manager, you will ensure the team is delivering on day-to-day 3rd line support issues, managing server upgrades, and broader infrastructure/hosting requirements. Alongside this, you'll work closely with colleagues who focus on Development and Support to ensure effective resolution of issues and change delivery. More broadly, you will provide technical leadership, build and maintain key stakeholder relationships and lead on major incident response ensuring functionality of the University's VLE. You will also play a key role supporting our DevOps maturity focusing on maintaining and improving operational excellence. Core Skills Experience with web applications and the infrastructure/hosting requirements (for example Moodle, WordPress or other learning management systems or content management systems) Strong knowledge of customer centric service management processes Experience with web hosting platforms and security standards (eg Apache) Demonstrated ability to adapt to an ever-changing technical landscape. Extensive experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders and external partners to deliver and develop digital products and services. Demonstrable experience of driving and championing new ways of working while bringing people along with you UAL is a world-class university, shaping the creative industries worldwide, and staff have access to a range of benefits, which recognise and reward the contributions they make, including: Competitive salary package of up to £68,406 per annum 34 days annual leave plus public holidays Generous, defined benefit pension scheme Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of full maternity or paternity pay Closing date: Monday 20th May Interviews will take place virtually on Wednesday 29/Thursday 30th May Hays Technology have been appointed by UAL to manage the recruitment of this role. For all enquiries, please contact Daniel Friedman at Hays Technology Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
IT Project Manager Initial freelance contract until end of 2024 + extensions 100% remote possible Our client: Provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security and Digital Processing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 45 countries, over 45.000 employees and a revenue of over $10 billion. Department: The department Generic IT Solutions is providing IT infrastructure Services and develops new advanced infrastructure services for our client. Services include IAAS, Connectivity & Telecom, Workplace and support, IAM, and collaboration. The operational services are provided by global external partners. On behalf of our client, the IT Infrastructure Solutions team develops solutions which include architecture, design, roadmap and infrastructure standards. The team is responsible for running IT improvement and innovation projects (eg SDDC, ), as well as globally service delivery management. Project/Job Summary: You will work on the Modern Workplace (Intune) and Linux projects and will be responsible for deploying the product into Production (enrolling new users, migrating existing ones, etc.). The definition of a Modern Workplace is an operational setup which has been professionally designed to meet both the physical and technological needs of both your business and its employees. A Modern Workplace drives company-wide business transformation by utilizing the latest Microsoft technology to power and streamline business operations and empower employees to do their best work around the clock. You will be part of a team managing the project through all phases of the product life cycle from definition to launch and as previously stated your responsibility will be for the deploy/launch phase You will work closely with a worldwide diverse group of engineers, vendors, and subcontractors. You will assist business managers and technical teams in overseeing adherence to established processes, scheduling, risk management, agendas, minutes, action item tracking and project reporting. Responsibilities: . Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their MDM/Linux needs and objectives. . Prepare weekly reports tracking project progress/stakeholder management. . Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets. . Conduct risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies. . Serve as the primary point of contact, maintaining communication to provide project updates and concerns. . Manage expectations and ensure alignment between project stakeholders, including internal teams, external vendors and users. . Monitor project progress against established timelines and budgets. . Identify and address issues and risks proactively, implement corrective actions. . Work on the Adoption and Change area in order to prepare and facilitate the rollout. . Rollout/Deploy mobile device management and Linux throughout the estate (7k+ devices) . Ability to work in an agile environment and leading an agile team . Proficient in activity and resource planning - Excellent time management skills - Effective organization and team motivation skills - Experience with Organizational Change mgmt. and Stakeholder mgmt. practices Preferred Skills: . SAFe PO/PM certified . Experience with device management tools is a plus . Experience with project scheduling tools such as MS Project . MBA or business acumen . Experience in ServiceNow ticket platforms . Experience with O365/ProPlus Soft skills: . Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal . Excellent leadership skills . Detailed oriented self-motivated individual who adapts well to change . Candidate must be able to adjust work schedule when required to support morning or evening calls
03/05/2024
Project-based
IT Project Manager Initial freelance contract until end of 2024 + extensions 100% remote possible Our client: Provides High Performance Mixed Signal and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security and Digital Processing expertise. These innovations are used in a wide range of automotive, identification, wireless infrastructure, lighting, industrial, mobile, consumer and computing applications. A global semiconductor company with operations in more than 45 countries, over 45.000 employees and a revenue of over $10 billion. Department: The department Generic IT Solutions is providing IT infrastructure Services and develops new advanced infrastructure services for our client. Services include IAAS, Connectivity & Telecom, Workplace and support, IAM, and collaboration. The operational services are provided by global external partners. On behalf of our client, the IT Infrastructure Solutions team develops solutions which include architecture, design, roadmap and infrastructure standards. The team is responsible for running IT improvement and innovation projects (eg SDDC, ), as well as globally service delivery management. Project/Job Summary: You will work on the Modern Workplace (Intune) and Linux projects and will be responsible for deploying the product into Production (enrolling new users, migrating existing ones, etc.). The definition of a Modern Workplace is an operational setup which has been professionally designed to meet both the physical and technological needs of both your business and its employees. A Modern Workplace drives company-wide business transformation by utilizing the latest Microsoft technology to power and streamline business operations and empower employees to do their best work around the clock. You will be part of a team managing the project through all phases of the product life cycle from definition to launch and as previously stated your responsibility will be for the deploy/launch phase You will work closely with a worldwide diverse group of engineers, vendors, and subcontractors. You will assist business managers and technical teams in overseeing adherence to established processes, scheduling, risk management, agendas, minutes, action item tracking and project reporting. Responsibilities: . Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their MDM/Linux needs and objectives. . Prepare weekly reports tracking project progress/stakeholder management. . Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets. . Conduct risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies. . Serve as the primary point of contact, maintaining communication to provide project updates and concerns. . Manage expectations and ensure alignment between project stakeholders, including internal teams, external vendors and users. . Monitor project progress against established timelines and budgets. . Identify and address issues and risks proactively, implement corrective actions. . Work on the Adoption and Change area in order to prepare and facilitate the rollout. . Rollout/Deploy mobile device management and Linux throughout the estate (7k+ devices) . Ability to work in an agile environment and leading an agile team . Proficient in activity and resource planning - Excellent time management skills - Effective organization and team motivation skills - Experience with Organizational Change mgmt. and Stakeholder mgmt. practices Preferred Skills: . SAFe PO/PM certified . Experience with device management tools is a plus . Experience with project scheduling tools such as MS Project . MBA or business acumen . Experience in ServiceNow ticket platforms . Experience with O365/ProPlus Soft skills: . Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal . Excellent leadership skills . Detailed oriented self-motivated individual who adapts well to change . Candidate must be able to adjust work schedule when required to support morning or evening calls
Role: Head of engineering/product lead Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 approximately really depends on skills and experience Location: Dundee Onsite 3x days per week My client is looking for a head of engineering product lead. Will be responsible for taking small physical products to market in the electronics and mechanical sector in a harsh environment. You will need to deal with the manufactures and understand how the physical product is manufactured and understand the quality standards. If you have gone to field with a product this will be a huge advantage as you may need to re-engineer a product and complete root cause analysis and DFMA. Role description and purpose The Head of Product is a critical role. Its purpose is to deliver innovation pipeline; organising, supporting, mentoring and managing a group of dedicated professionals to deliver a series of new propositions that will contribute towards our ambition to deliver integrated solutions that support smart farming and processing operations. We have several propositions in development including a biomass camera, a sea-lice treatment system, a seal detection camera, a novel pump and a waterjet bleeder. These propositions are at various stages of development but share the need to be driven through development to deliver manufacturing ready outcomes. Delivery of these outcomes is critical to our ambition to become a leading provider of value-adding solutions to customers throughout the world. The range of activity to be overseen by the Head of Product extends from verification of market need, through prototyping, to the development and documentation of specifications for manufacturing. Development leadership requires an understanding of the constituent elements of each proposition, including software, electronics, mechanical and power engineering. As well as a capable in-house development team, we have an established network of partners within its supply chain that can be tapped to introduce additional capability and capacity. This role will require significant contact with all members of the senior management team and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities of the role Provide leadership to the company's product team and to those within the supply chain involved in supporting the development of products Support the continuous development of the product team, ensuring that skills and capacity are aligned with the delivery objectives from this business unit Plan for and implement a process that achieves the transition of knowledge and capability from the more experienced members of the product team to new employees Actively manage the relationship between and our 3rd party manufacturing units, to ensure quality and timely delivery. Focusing on the documentation, design artifacts and quality reporting. Liaise with marketing department (and third parties as required) to gather intelligence on customer requirements and case studies Own responsibility for delivering next generation propositions Support the transfer of new proposition designs to manufacturing business unit, to include the provision of all documentation required to build and safely operate the equipment Schedule and define draft budgets for the activities of the product team Maintain an up to date understanding of the regulatory environments within which operates and ensure that new product designs do not breach regulations Promote a culture of health and safety Define OKRs relevant to the role, agree goals with the COO, and deliver Provide periodical reports to the COO on progress against OKRs Experience & Skills: Relevant degree with an engineering background and prior experience of owning the delivery of new value propositions within a fast moving SME environment Ability to effectively work on the delivery of multiple new propositions simultaneously Ability to apply business knowledge to real-world scenarios Leadership capability and effective people manager Planning and management skills Strategic thinker capable of making a meaningful contribution to the direction of the business Problem solving skills and analytical mindset Understanding of budgeting process and financial management Excellent communication skills Pro-active and self-starting Ability to assimilate detailed product knowledge and to disseminate this within the team and to third party supporters as required Presentation capability: written and verbal Technical competencies: Project & task management People management Facilitation & change management Strategic leadership How To Apply? Please send a CV to (see below) People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
03/05/2024
Full time
Role: Head of engineering/product lead Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 approximately really depends on skills and experience Location: Dundee Onsite 3x days per week My client is looking for a head of engineering product lead. Will be responsible for taking small physical products to market in the electronics and mechanical sector in a harsh environment. You will need to deal with the manufactures and understand how the physical product is manufactured and understand the quality standards. If you have gone to field with a product this will be a huge advantage as you may need to re-engineer a product and complete root cause analysis and DFMA. Role description and purpose The Head of Product is a critical role. Its purpose is to deliver innovation pipeline; organising, supporting, mentoring and managing a group of dedicated professionals to deliver a series of new propositions that will contribute towards our ambition to deliver integrated solutions that support smart farming and processing operations. We have several propositions in development including a biomass camera, a sea-lice treatment system, a seal detection camera, a novel pump and a waterjet bleeder. These propositions are at various stages of development but share the need to be driven through development to deliver manufacturing ready outcomes. Delivery of these outcomes is critical to our ambition to become a leading provider of value-adding solutions to customers throughout the world. The range of activity to be overseen by the Head of Product extends from verification of market need, through prototyping, to the development and documentation of specifications for manufacturing. Development leadership requires an understanding of the constituent elements of each proposition, including software, electronics, mechanical and power engineering. As well as a capable in-house development team, we have an established network of partners within its supply chain that can be tapped to introduce additional capability and capacity. This role will require significant contact with all members of the senior management team and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Responsibilities of the role Provide leadership to the company's product team and to those within the supply chain involved in supporting the development of products Support the continuous development of the product team, ensuring that skills and capacity are aligned with the delivery objectives from this business unit Plan for and implement a process that achieves the transition of knowledge and capability from the more experienced members of the product team to new employees Actively manage the relationship between and our 3rd party manufacturing units, to ensure quality and timely delivery. Focusing on the documentation, design artifacts and quality reporting. Liaise with marketing department (and third parties as required) to gather intelligence on customer requirements and case studies Own responsibility for delivering next generation propositions Support the transfer of new proposition designs to manufacturing business unit, to include the provision of all documentation required to build and safely operate the equipment Schedule and define draft budgets for the activities of the product team Maintain an up to date understanding of the regulatory environments within which operates and ensure that new product designs do not breach regulations Promote a culture of health and safety Define OKRs relevant to the role, agree goals with the COO, and deliver Provide periodical reports to the COO on progress against OKRs Experience & Skills: Relevant degree with an engineering background and prior experience of owning the delivery of new value propositions within a fast moving SME environment Ability to effectively work on the delivery of multiple new propositions simultaneously Ability to apply business knowledge to real-world scenarios Leadership capability and effective people manager Planning and management skills Strategic thinker capable of making a meaningful contribution to the direction of the business Problem solving skills and analytical mindset Understanding of budgeting process and financial management Excellent communication skills Pro-active and self-starting Ability to assimilate detailed product knowledge and to disseminate this within the team and to third party supporters as required Presentation capability: written and verbal Technical competencies: Project & task management People management Facilitation & change management Strategic leadership How To Apply? Please send a CV to (see below) People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.
Senior Business Systems Analyst - Automation and Low/No Code Specialist Hybrid working - 50/50 split Circa £70,000 + excellent benefits Are you an aspiring leader with a passion for automation and leveraging Microsoft technologies to drive business innovation? Join my clients dynamic organisation in Newcastle as a Senior Business Systems Analyst, where you'll lead initiatives focused on automation, low/no code solutions, and maximising the potential of Microsoft technologies. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership in the adoption and implementation of automation solutions, leveraging low/no code platforms and Microsoft technologies to drive efficiency and productivity across the organisation. Requirements Management: Lead the development and sign-off of Requirements Specification documents for automation projects, collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives. Change Management: Drive effective change management processes for automation initiatives, overseeing modifications to project documentation and ensuring clarity and consistency throughout the project life cycle. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster collaboration and communication across departments, serving as a liaison between technical teams and business units to ensure seamless project delivery. Team Mentorship: Mentor and support junior members of the team, providing guidance and expertise in automation and low/no code solutions to help them grow and develop in their roles. Technical Experience Required: Power Platform - specifically Power Apps & Power Automate Automation tools such as PowerShell, RBA, UIPath Experience working in an Azure environment Exposure to alternative low/no code technologies would be a bonus Skills/Experience Required: Leadership Experience: Previous experience in a leadership role within an end-user organisation, with a focus on driving automation initiatives and leveraging low/no code platforms. Analytical Expertise: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to gather and interpret business requirements and translate them into actionable automation solutions. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft technologies, including Azure services, Dynamics Power Platform, and Power Apps, with a strong understanding of automation principles and low/no code development. This is an exceptional opportunity for an aspiring leader to make a significant impact in driving automation and innovation within our organisation. If you're ready to take on a leadership role and drive digital transformation using Microsoft technologies, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV for immediate review. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
01/05/2024
Full time
Senior Business Systems Analyst - Automation and Low/No Code Specialist Hybrid working - 50/50 split Circa £70,000 + excellent benefits Are you an aspiring leader with a passion for automation and leveraging Microsoft technologies to drive business innovation? Join my clients dynamic organisation in Newcastle as a Senior Business Systems Analyst, where you'll lead initiatives focused on automation, low/no code solutions, and maximising the potential of Microsoft technologies. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership in the adoption and implementation of automation solutions, leveraging low/no code platforms and Microsoft technologies to drive efficiency and productivity across the organisation. Requirements Management: Lead the development and sign-off of Requirements Specification documents for automation projects, collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives. Change Management: Drive effective change management processes for automation initiatives, overseeing modifications to project documentation and ensuring clarity and consistency throughout the project life cycle. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Foster collaboration and communication across departments, serving as a liaison between technical teams and business units to ensure seamless project delivery. Team Mentorship: Mentor and support junior members of the team, providing guidance and expertise in automation and low/no code solutions to help them grow and develop in their roles. Technical Experience Required: Power Platform - specifically Power Apps & Power Automate Automation tools such as PowerShell, RBA, UIPath Experience working in an Azure environment Exposure to alternative low/no code technologies would be a bonus Skills/Experience Required: Leadership Experience: Previous experience in a leadership role within an end-user organisation, with a focus on driving automation initiatives and leveraging low/no code platforms. Analytical Expertise: Strong analytical skills, with the ability to gather and interpret business requirements and translate them into actionable automation solutions. Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft technologies, including Azure services, Dynamics Power Platform, and Power Apps, with a strong understanding of automation principles and low/no code development. This is an exceptional opportunity for an aspiring leader to make a significant impact in driving automation and innovation within our organisation. If you're ready to take on a leadership role and drive digital transformation using Microsoft technologies, we want to hear from you. Please send your CV for immediate review. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Property and Building Practice Manager 12 Months Inside IR35 Hybrid working in Bristol (3 days onsite) Our client is currently looking to recruit a Property and Building Practice Manager to join them on a 12 - month contract. Please note that this contract is Inside of IR35 and will have to be set-up as Umbrella/PAYE. As Property and Building Practice Manager you will lead and manage diverse facilities management and property functions, FM, Asset Delivery, Property Development and Commercial Estate. Key Responsibilities To provide confident leadership and clear management so as to ensure the successful delivery of key objectives Maintain up to date knowledge of the relevant legislation to ensure services remain safe and compliant To ensure that services are delivered to relevant industry standards and ensure statutory compliance to relevant legislation and Approved Codes of Practice, including Fire Safety, Water hygiene, Asbestos Management and Construction Design Management Positive working relationships are built and maintained with contractors, using skilled negotiation and challenge when necessary, to ensure the best possible outcomes from procurement and tendering processes, through to ongoing contract management Establish the right monitoring processes, performance indicators and risk measures which will enable accurate and meaningful assessment of the contribution and effectiveness of individual services and contracts, leading to better management Ensure service reporting across multiple platforms is timely and compliant including; HR processes, Risk Management, Finance, Subject Access Requests, HR, Procurement, Freedom of Information and Complaints. Be responsive to internal and external factors affecting services and the demand for services, acting promptly in assessing the impact and instigating change when required. Communicating effectively with team members across FM and Property services to enhance engagement and motivation which deliver the best contribution to the effectiveness and quality of services. Person Specification Demonstrable record of delivering cost effective, high quality Facilities Management and Property in the private or public sector Demonstrate deep understanding of how the diverse elements of facilities management and property are important in contributing to employee comfort and satisfaction, and how this can benefit overall organisational performance and productivity Ability to manage third party suppliers/contractors effectively to fully deliver their obligations, using highly developed communication, negotiation and challenge skills Experience of managing and developing services to improve outcomes for citizens and customers. Ability to effectively plan and deliver complex projects and programmes. Ability to lead and manage, inspiring and motivating people across a whole service. Ability to manage performance effectively and to hold all team members to account. Ability to plan and manage all finance and budgets to meet performance targets. Ability to actively contribute to innovation and to take analytical approaches to solving complex and challenging problems. Experience of using digital technology to deliver and improve services. Experience of working in complex and diverse organisations. Ability to cope well with and overcome ambiguity through use of effective change management approaches. Ability to work effectively and credibly with diverse and complex stakeholders. Highly-developed advocacy, negotiation and presentation skills. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
01/05/2024
Project-based
Property and Building Practice Manager 12 Months Inside IR35 Hybrid working in Bristol (3 days onsite) Our client is currently looking to recruit a Property and Building Practice Manager to join them on a 12 - month contract. Please note that this contract is Inside of IR35 and will have to be set-up as Umbrella/PAYE. As Property and Building Practice Manager you will lead and manage diverse facilities management and property functions, FM, Asset Delivery, Property Development and Commercial Estate. Key Responsibilities To provide confident leadership and clear management so as to ensure the successful delivery of key objectives Maintain up to date knowledge of the relevant legislation to ensure services remain safe and compliant To ensure that services are delivered to relevant industry standards and ensure statutory compliance to relevant legislation and Approved Codes of Practice, including Fire Safety, Water hygiene, Asbestos Management and Construction Design Management Positive working relationships are built and maintained with contractors, using skilled negotiation and challenge when necessary, to ensure the best possible outcomes from procurement and tendering processes, through to ongoing contract management Establish the right monitoring processes, performance indicators and risk measures which will enable accurate and meaningful assessment of the contribution and effectiveness of individual services and contracts, leading to better management Ensure service reporting across multiple platforms is timely and compliant including; HR processes, Risk Management, Finance, Subject Access Requests, HR, Procurement, Freedom of Information and Complaints. Be responsive to internal and external factors affecting services and the demand for services, acting promptly in assessing the impact and instigating change when required. Communicating effectively with team members across FM and Property services to enhance engagement and motivation which deliver the best contribution to the effectiveness and quality of services. Person Specification Demonstrable record of delivering cost effective, high quality Facilities Management and Property in the private or public sector Demonstrate deep understanding of how the diverse elements of facilities management and property are important in contributing to employee comfort and satisfaction, and how this can benefit overall organisational performance and productivity Ability to manage third party suppliers/contractors effectively to fully deliver their obligations, using highly developed communication, negotiation and challenge skills Experience of managing and developing services to improve outcomes for citizens and customers. Ability to effectively plan and deliver complex projects and programmes. Ability to lead and manage, inspiring and motivating people across a whole service. Ability to manage performance effectively and to hold all team members to account. Ability to plan and manage all finance and budgets to meet performance targets. Ability to actively contribute to innovation and to take analytical approaches to solving complex and challenging problems. Experience of using digital technology to deliver and improve services. Experience of working in complex and diverse organisations. Ability to cope well with and overcome ambiguity through use of effective change management approaches. Ability to work effectively and credibly with diverse and complex stakeholders. Highly-developed advocacy, negotiation and presentation skills. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
The Opportunity: Consulting as an IT Live Service Manager, you will be leading agile cross-functional teams for the seamless support of critical digital services, overseeing the end-to-end support and improvement of cloud-native offerings, prioritising client experience and meeting SLAs. You will act as a focal point for your clients, using a confident, professional and transparent approach to build effective engagements and productive relationships, handling high-priority incidents for high-volume accounts, collaborating with Delivery Managers and key stakeholders to provide the required hands-on leadership for their service delivery offering. Skills and Experience: Demonstrated senior leadership or management experience overseeing business-critical services, systems, and/or infrastructure, ensuring compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and contractual obligations Experience in supporting integrated digital services involving multiple organizations and systems Experience of the Government Digital Service (GDS) Standard and/or operating in a highly-regulated environment is preferred Experience of working with multi-disciplined teams comprising software developers, testers, Infrastructure Engineers, and IT operations staff in a DevOps environment Effective verbal and written communication skills, capable of simplifying complex concepts for stakeholders across all seniority levels, up to Director Level. Demonstrated enthusiasm for knowledge-sharing and mentoring junior team members Proficient in continuous service improvement using agile methodologies (Scrum, etc.) Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines, demonstrating clear prioritization in a fast-paced and agile environment N.B. Candidates will have or be willing to undergo Basic Security Clearance once established in your role. Please call Matthew Craig here at ISR to learn more?
30/04/2024
Full time
The Opportunity: Consulting as an IT Live Service Manager, you will be leading agile cross-functional teams for the seamless support of critical digital services, overseeing the end-to-end support and improvement of cloud-native offerings, prioritising client experience and meeting SLAs. You will act as a focal point for your clients, using a confident, professional and transparent approach to build effective engagements and productive relationships, handling high-priority incidents for high-volume accounts, collaborating with Delivery Managers and key stakeholders to provide the required hands-on leadership for their service delivery offering. Skills and Experience: Demonstrated senior leadership or management experience overseeing business-critical services, systems, and/or infrastructure, ensuring compliance with SLAs, KPIs, and contractual obligations Experience in supporting integrated digital services involving multiple organizations and systems Experience of the Government Digital Service (GDS) Standard and/or operating in a highly-regulated environment is preferred Experience of working with multi-disciplined teams comprising software developers, testers, Infrastructure Engineers, and IT operations staff in a DevOps environment Effective verbal and written communication skills, capable of simplifying complex concepts for stakeholders across all seniority levels, up to Director Level. Demonstrated enthusiasm for knowledge-sharing and mentoring junior team members Proficient in continuous service improvement using agile methodologies (Scrum, etc.) Capable of working under pressure and meeting tight deadlines, demonstrating clear prioritization in a fast-paced and agile environment N.B. Candidates will have or be willing to undergo Basic Security Clearance once established in your role. Please call Matthew Craig here at ISR to learn more?
My Client ( D365 SI) is currently running a multi-phase digital transformation programme for a customer in the waste management industry; and the first significant deployment of MS Dynamic 365 Finance & Operations is due to go-live at the end of 2024. As the Finance & Operations Senior Support Consultant you will be leading my clients support of this first deployment. This is an exciting opportunity to design and shape their support team, and continue to deliver incremental change within a complex technical landscape. You will be delivering activities across the following areas: Acting as the first point of contact for my clients support organisation, triaging defects and requests for change Act as Subject Matter Expert for MS Application Dynamics solution providing stakeholders with clear options and recommendations for significant solution decisions Hands on configuration of the solution to resolve defects and requests for change. Working with the offshore teams to coordinate code deployments and acting as Quality Assurance before any change is presented to the customer for testing. Work with internal and external teams to ensure the delivery of a best practice solution design that meets business requirements, design principles and is value for money. Work with project/programme teams with a delivery focus to ensure build, migration, testing and cutover activities are successful; ensuring design objectives and design principles are maintained. Review all internal and external created solution documentation to ensuring they deliver best practice, design principles and the correct solution design. Participate in the Environment and Release Management process advising the Release Manager on the risks and approach to Release Management Keep abreast of the MS solution/functional road map and advise technical and business teams on upgrades, road maps and MS innovations. Working with/managing the customers technology providers (think ISVs, Microsoft etc.) to find the right solution Loads of other stuff you would expect from an expert role that will be leading a fundamental part of the ongoing running and supporting one of their most important customers You must have/It would be ideal if you had experience with Experience of supporting customers, design processes and holistic thinking is a must in this role, and a deep knowledge of D365. Alongside that, you'll also have; Deep functional experience across MS D365 Finance and Procurement modules covering the core functional areas of Record to Report and Source to Pay. The solution also covers the new Leases module so know of this would be desirable. Worked within a Gold Partner support and project environment for large enterprise customers. Experience of integration of MS D365 to other MS Applications and Legacy applications Experience of managing a solution governance and change request process Can work at all levels of the business from presenting to senior stakeholders, to interacting with middle management or end users to gather requirements. This is a Permanent Role. Please do not apply if you are only interested in contract work.
29/04/2024
Full time
My Client ( D365 SI) is currently running a multi-phase digital transformation programme for a customer in the waste management industry; and the first significant deployment of MS Dynamic 365 Finance & Operations is due to go-live at the end of 2024. As the Finance & Operations Senior Support Consultant you will be leading my clients support of this first deployment. This is an exciting opportunity to design and shape their support team, and continue to deliver incremental change within a complex technical landscape. You will be delivering activities across the following areas: Acting as the first point of contact for my clients support organisation, triaging defects and requests for change Act as Subject Matter Expert for MS Application Dynamics solution providing stakeholders with clear options and recommendations for significant solution decisions Hands on configuration of the solution to resolve defects and requests for change. Working with the offshore teams to coordinate code deployments and acting as Quality Assurance before any change is presented to the customer for testing. Work with internal and external teams to ensure the delivery of a best practice solution design that meets business requirements, design principles and is value for money. Work with project/programme teams with a delivery focus to ensure build, migration, testing and cutover activities are successful; ensuring design objectives and design principles are maintained. Review all internal and external created solution documentation to ensuring they deliver best practice, design principles and the correct solution design. Participate in the Environment and Release Management process advising the Release Manager on the risks and approach to Release Management Keep abreast of the MS solution/functional road map and advise technical and business teams on upgrades, road maps and MS innovations. Working with/managing the customers technology providers (think ISVs, Microsoft etc.) to find the right solution Loads of other stuff you would expect from an expert role that will be leading a fundamental part of the ongoing running and supporting one of their most important customers You must have/It would be ideal if you had experience with Experience of supporting customers, design processes and holistic thinking is a must in this role, and a deep knowledge of D365. Alongside that, you'll also have; Deep functional experience across MS D365 Finance and Procurement modules covering the core functional areas of Record to Report and Source to Pay. The solution also covers the new Leases module so know of this would be desirable. Worked within a Gold Partner support and project environment for large enterprise customers. Experience of integration of MS D365 to other MS Applications and Legacy applications Experience of managing a solution governance and change request process Can work at all levels of the business from presenting to senior stakeholders, to interacting with middle management or end users to gather requirements. This is a Permanent Role. Please do not apply if you are only interested in contract work.
Data Architect Manchester up to £65,000 Dependent on experience Harvey Nash are proud to be partnered exclusively with a Higher Education sector client, in the recruitment of a Data Architect on a permanent basis to join their dynamic Digital IT team. The Digital IT directorate provides the digital leadership and the centralised design, delivery, and operational IT services to the university. Currently numbering more than 80 staff, most of the team are located in the main campus site/This role is one of three digital architects forming a team that will help shape the strategy and direction of the Digital strategy which in turn is crucial for the success of the wider institutional strategy and achieving the university's vision: Data Architect role/responsibilities: The Digital Design Architect (Data) is responsible for planning activities that define the information needs of the enterprise and the design of the data master blueprints. Theses strategic designs need to meet the organisation's needs within the context of all enterprise architecture and the connections with application and technology architectures, and solutions. You will also be responsible for providing high quality data analysis, to identify and define common information requirements, and to design conceptual structures to meet the medium and long-term data requirements of the University. In addition, the role will also support the architectural design needs of specific projects and initiatives, working alongside project managers, analysts and technical staff, as well as other University colleagues. If you are a Data Architect who would like to be part of exciting transformational change, within a dynamic and collaborative environment; then I would like to hear from you. Please apply directly online, or send your CV to: (see below), and if your application is successful, one of the team will be in touch, to discuss further.
29/04/2024
Full time
Data Architect Manchester up to £65,000 Dependent on experience Harvey Nash are proud to be partnered exclusively with a Higher Education sector client, in the recruitment of a Data Architect on a permanent basis to join their dynamic Digital IT team. The Digital IT directorate provides the digital leadership and the centralised design, delivery, and operational IT services to the university. Currently numbering more than 80 staff, most of the team are located in the main campus site/This role is one of three digital architects forming a team that will help shape the strategy and direction of the Digital strategy which in turn is crucial for the success of the wider institutional strategy and achieving the university's vision: Data Architect role/responsibilities: The Digital Design Architect (Data) is responsible for planning activities that define the information needs of the enterprise and the design of the data master blueprints. Theses strategic designs need to meet the organisation's needs within the context of all enterprise architecture and the connections with application and technology architectures, and solutions. You will also be responsible for providing high quality data analysis, to identify and define common information requirements, and to design conceptual structures to meet the medium and long-term data requirements of the University. In addition, the role will also support the architectural design needs of specific projects and initiatives, working alongside project managers, analysts and technical staff, as well as other University colleagues. If you are a Data Architect who would like to be part of exciting transformational change, within a dynamic and collaborative environment; then I would like to hear from you. Please apply directly online, or send your CV to: (see below), and if your application is successful, one of the team will be in touch, to discuss further.