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.
Wealth Management Business Analyst Consultant (m/f/d) with Languages English, German (nice to have) Westhouse is one of the leading international recruitment agencies for the procurement of highly qualified experts in fields such as IT life cycle management, SAP, engineering, commerce and specialist consultancy. For our client we are currently looking for a Wealth Management Business Analyst Consultant (m/f/d) General information Reference: 168184 Location: GA Zurich (3 days onsite/2 days remote in CH) Start: 02.05.2024 Volume: Full time Duration: 31.12.2024 (plus extension) Languages: English, German (nice to have) Your Skills - Previous experience as a Management Consultant with technical expertise. - Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Business Analyst/Analyst. - Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Project Manager. - Practical and applied knowledge of the asset management industry and key applications. - Strong domain knowledge of funds and mandate capabilities. - Proven experience in leading integration projects. - Demonstrated analytical capabilities with a focus on process improvement. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively present complex information. Your Tasks - Provide strategic guidance and consulting services to clients in the wealth management industry. - Analyze client requirements and develop innovative solutions to meet their needs. - Lead integration projects, ensuring seamless implementation of new systems and processes. - Utilize practical knowledge of asset management industry and key applications, with a focus on clients and products. - Demonstrate domain expertise in funds and mandate capabilities. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and optimize business operations. - Conduct in-depth analysis of business processes and systems, identifying areas for improvement and optimization. - Develop and deliver presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates to stakeholders. - Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to junior team members. Interested? We look forward to receiving your application documents in electronic form.
29/04/2024
Project-based
Wealth Management Business Analyst Consultant (m/f/d) with Languages English, German (nice to have) Westhouse is one of the leading international recruitment agencies for the procurement of highly qualified experts in fields such as IT life cycle management, SAP, engineering, commerce and specialist consultancy. For our client we are currently looking for a Wealth Management Business Analyst Consultant (m/f/d) General information Reference: 168184 Location: GA Zurich (3 days onsite/2 days remote in CH) Start: 02.05.2024 Volume: Full time Duration: 31.12.2024 (plus extension) Languages: English, German (nice to have) Your Skills - Previous experience as a Management Consultant with technical expertise. - Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Business Analyst/Analyst. - Minimum 5 years of experience working as a Project Manager. - Practical and applied knowledge of the asset management industry and key applications. - Strong domain knowledge of funds and mandate capabilities. - Proven experience in leading integration projects. - Demonstrated analytical capabilities with a focus on process improvement. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively present complex information. Your Tasks - Provide strategic guidance and consulting services to clients in the wealth management industry. - Analyze client requirements and develop innovative solutions to meet their needs. - Lead integration projects, ensuring seamless implementation of new systems and processes. - Utilize practical knowledge of asset management industry and key applications, with a focus on clients and products. - Demonstrate domain expertise in funds and mandate capabilities. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and optimize business operations. - Conduct in-depth analysis of business processes and systems, identifying areas for improvement and optimization. - Develop and deliver presentations to communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates to stakeholders. - Serve as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to junior team members. Interested? We look forward to receiving your application documents in electronic form.
A Design and Transition Manager is being sought at the start of a journey as our customer continue to transition to a Group IT function. This is a newly created position to be moulded by successful applicant. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing technology transitions and managing design projects. Client Details Our client is a well-established industrial and manufacturing company based in Gloucestershire. They are a large, international organisation with a workforce of over 7,500 employees globally. The company is known for its commitment to innovation and its state-of-the-art technology solutions. Description Accountable for establishing, documenting, and publicising the Service Design & Transition processes and strategy, which will include the Service Design Package & Service Level packages. Ensure the proposed solutions fit within the IT Operating model and IT Strategy. Guarantee all acceptance criteria and Go Live requirements have been met ensuring a seamless delivery into live operations. Provide Service Designs in the form of high to low-level Service Designs documenting and discussing with the relevant Service Owners or delegates what is required to deliver, operate, and manage the services to be consumed by the customer. Design and document how services and solutions will be monitored, maintained, and reported against, including what Service Levels the service will deliver (including contractual obligations, service level agreements, 3rd party service measurements and engagement approaches and any further metrics and KPIs). Assist in the development of existing ITIL processes (Incident, Request, Problem, Change, Capacity, Risk, etc) to ensure consistent application and delivery across all services and support teams. Manage the Service Design of a portfolio of projects - being responsible for the relevant documentation throughout the Project and Service Lifecycles. Manage the transition of new or changes to services into live, ensuring that they meet the standards and criteria for implementation into the production environment, including communicating to relevant stakeholders/customers on these changes. Collaborate with Project Managers, Finance, Procurement, Service Owners and technical individuals to ensure services, and non-functional requirements are documented, commercialised, and invoiced. Engage with a wide variety of stakeholders across a globally federated business across all levels, setting expectations and confirming requirements on the appropriate Design and Transition plans. Profile The successful Design and Transition Manager should have: Degree or relevant equivalent experience. ITILv4 Foundation required ITIL Service Design best practises Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly and helpful attitude Ability to organise yourself and initiate work actions proactively. Ability to support others in driving actions to a completion. The confidence to challenge constructively and support others in doing the same. Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal. Creative problem solver with the ability to deliver pragmatic solutions. Able to and encourage collaboration across teams and able to manage complex stakeholders. Demonstrable evidence of working effectively as part of a team. A strong sense of financial and commercial awareness. Understanding of Project Management methodologies Proven track record in Incident, Problem, Change, Release desired. The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business, up to director level. Job Offer On offer for the Design and Transition Manager is: A competitive salary in the range of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum. Hybrid working is welcomed, will be requirement to travel to Gloucestershire. An excellent benefits package including: Private Medical, Dental insurance, up to 10% company contribution toward pension, 27 days annual leave + much more The opportunity to work in an innovative, international company. A supportive work culture with a focus on employee development. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply for this exciting opportunity. This is a fantastic chance to join a leading company in the industrial and manufacturing industry and to further develop your career in technology management.
26/04/2024
Full time
A Design and Transition Manager is being sought at the start of a journey as our customer continue to transition to a Group IT function. This is a newly created position to be moulded by successful applicant. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing technology transitions and managing design projects. Client Details Our client is a well-established industrial and manufacturing company based in Gloucestershire. They are a large, international organisation with a workforce of over 7,500 employees globally. The company is known for its commitment to innovation and its state-of-the-art technology solutions. Description Accountable for establishing, documenting, and publicising the Service Design & Transition processes and strategy, which will include the Service Design Package & Service Level packages. Ensure the proposed solutions fit within the IT Operating model and IT Strategy. Guarantee all acceptance criteria and Go Live requirements have been met ensuring a seamless delivery into live operations. Provide Service Designs in the form of high to low-level Service Designs documenting and discussing with the relevant Service Owners or delegates what is required to deliver, operate, and manage the services to be consumed by the customer. Design and document how services and solutions will be monitored, maintained, and reported against, including what Service Levels the service will deliver (including contractual obligations, service level agreements, 3rd party service measurements and engagement approaches and any further metrics and KPIs). Assist in the development of existing ITIL processes (Incident, Request, Problem, Change, Capacity, Risk, etc) to ensure consistent application and delivery across all services and support teams. Manage the Service Design of a portfolio of projects - being responsible for the relevant documentation throughout the Project and Service Lifecycles. Manage the transition of new or changes to services into live, ensuring that they meet the standards and criteria for implementation into the production environment, including communicating to relevant stakeholders/customers on these changes. Collaborate with Project Managers, Finance, Procurement, Service Owners and technical individuals to ensure services, and non-functional requirements are documented, commercialised, and invoiced. Engage with a wide variety of stakeholders across a globally federated business across all levels, setting expectations and confirming requirements on the appropriate Design and Transition plans. Profile The successful Design and Transition Manager should have: Degree or relevant equivalent experience. ITILv4 Foundation required ITIL Service Design best practises Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly and helpful attitude Ability to organise yourself and initiate work actions proactively. Ability to support others in driving actions to a completion. The confidence to challenge constructively and support others in doing the same. Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal. Creative problem solver with the ability to deliver pragmatic solutions. Able to and encourage collaboration across teams and able to manage complex stakeholders. Demonstrable evidence of working effectively as part of a team. A strong sense of financial and commercial awareness. Understanding of Project Management methodologies Proven track record in Incident, Problem, Change, Release desired. The ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the business, up to director level. Job Offer On offer for the Design and Transition Manager is: A competitive salary in the range of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum. Hybrid working is welcomed, will be requirement to travel to Gloucestershire. An excellent benefits package including: Private Medical, Dental insurance, up to 10% company contribution toward pension, 27 days annual leave + much more The opportunity to work in an innovative, international company. A supportive work culture with a focus on employee development. We encourage all suitable candidates to apply for this exciting opportunity. This is a fantastic chance to join a leading company in the industrial and manufacturing industry and to further develop your career in technology management.
Project Manager-Facilities We are looking for highly skilled and experienced Project Managers with experience delivering complex Building and Facilities Management tasks to join our team supporting the key work of the European Investment Bank. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage a Corporate Real Estate Performance Model Develop and manage a Risk Management Framework for the Department Manage the Departments Project Management office Manage the EIB Group Corporate Climate Programme Monitor and report on the Departments performance, objectives & key results Collect, manage and report on transversal financial and non-financial data and information Conduct strategical, tactical and operational communication activities for the Department and its Divisions Ensure quality management and monitoring of audit points for the activities falling under the Departments responsibilities Manage procurement and budget management activities Perform other transversal activities, within the Directorate or cross-Directorates such as the Workplace Value Chain etc. Requirements University degree or equivalent, preferably in the area of engineering, law, business administration or equivalent At least 5 years relevant professional experience as a project management officer and experience in managing projects in the Buildings and Facility Management sectors At least one demonstrated experience as project manager in a project team for a large project (>EUR 2m) In-depth experience of at least one Project Management methodology such as PM2, PMI, PRINCE2, SCRUM Demonstrated management skills, team spirit and diplomacy skills Good listening capabilities (important to understand concerns of business users) Solid planning skills (ideally MS Projects) Excellent English, minimum level C1, French is an advantage Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work with a transversal team of experts Chance to work on complex and transversal projects Opportunities for professional development and growth Dynamic and international work environment If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your English Europass CV and cover letter. We look forward to speakign with sutible candidates!
26/04/2024
Full time
Project Manager-Facilities We are looking for highly skilled and experienced Project Managers with experience delivering complex Building and Facilities Management tasks to join our team supporting the key work of the European Investment Bank. Key Responsibilities Develop and manage a Corporate Real Estate Performance Model Develop and manage a Risk Management Framework for the Department Manage the Departments Project Management office Manage the EIB Group Corporate Climate Programme Monitor and report on the Departments performance, objectives & key results Collect, manage and report on transversal financial and non-financial data and information Conduct strategical, tactical and operational communication activities for the Department and its Divisions Ensure quality management and monitoring of audit points for the activities falling under the Departments responsibilities Manage procurement and budget management activities Perform other transversal activities, within the Directorate or cross-Directorates such as the Workplace Value Chain etc. Requirements University degree or equivalent, preferably in the area of engineering, law, business administration or equivalent At least 5 years relevant professional experience as a project management officer and experience in managing projects in the Buildings and Facility Management sectors At least one demonstrated experience as project manager in a project team for a large project (>EUR 2m) In-depth experience of at least one Project Management methodology such as PM2, PMI, PRINCE2, SCRUM Demonstrated management skills, team spirit and diplomacy skills Good listening capabilities (important to understand concerns of business users) Solid planning skills (ideally MS Projects) Excellent English, minimum level C1, French is an advantage Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work with a transversal team of experts Chance to work on complex and transversal projects Opportunities for professional development and growth Dynamic and international work environment If you meet the above requirements and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your English Europass CV and cover letter. We look forward to speakign with sutible candidates!
I have an fantastic opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to work on an exciting 7 year framework in Glasgow. Rate: £55 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract: 12 months The role must be fully aware of and adhere to Health & Safety standards and be fully familiar with all authorised documentation, Good Practice Guides and ISO standards. 1. Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams 2. Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress 3. Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities 4. Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities. 5. Contribute to Project Safety Assessment process 6. Ensure task and project risks are communicated and managed appropriately 7. Produce, review and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation and technical reports as assigned 8. Assessing the implications of changes, concessions and queries 9. Maintaining the engineering configuration, ensuring the overall design intent and integrity is maintained throughout design life cycle 10. Evaluate technical issues in order to develop proposals for investigations and/or solutions, including process improvements 11. Provide support to the Project Manager for the planning, control and delivery of tasks and projects 12. Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority 13. Act as Technical Authority or Engineering Lead when authorised to do so. 14. Ensure application of highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of responsibility and ensure all team members across engineering co-operate with respect to company standards about matters on health, safety and environment, ethics and behaviours 15. Keep up to date in relevant technical areas and develop skills and capabilities to be able to provide effective delivery. Maintain knowledge of Industry best practice, promote a culture of engineering best practice, support in driving cultural development and change 16. Contribute to learning from experience (LfE). requirement, during and post project 17. Support business development opportunities 18. Exercise care for own health and safety and that of others as defined by Health and Safety legislation, adhere to endorsed Company policy, procedures and delegations (eg Health & Safety, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance & Development Reviews and Finance etc.) Ensure application of highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of responsibility and ensure individual co-operation with respect to company standards about matters on health, safety and environment, ethics and behaviours 19. Support the business winning process through input into or review of tender requirements, including estimates Essential: Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant engineering discipline, with significant demonstrable experience Chartered Engineer status (or actively working toward Chartered Status) Experience in working collaboratively in multi-discipline teams to deliver activities on a range of project types Demonstrable experience in covering a variety of tasks across a range of complexities Good communications skills and the ability to interface with other disciplines Desirable: Member of relevant institute or significant demonstrable engineering experience and capable of registration with the Engineering Council Experience in managing engineering scope for Projects from concept design to full Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Breadth and depth of experience in a range of commercial or defence projects Interested or know someone that could be? Please send an up-to-date CV and I will be in touch ASAP to discuss the role in more detail. Please visit the website to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
25/04/2024
Project-based
I have an fantastic opportunity for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to work on an exciting 7 year framework in Glasgow. Rate: £55 per hour (Inside IR35) Contract: 12 months The role must be fully aware of and adhere to Health & Safety standards and be fully familiar with all authorised documentation, Good Practice Guides and ISO standards. 1. Promote effective co-operation across Engineering and other functional teams 2. Assist in effective management of the customer, including liaison and relationship development with existing and new customers, to aid the development of business, resolution of technical and delivery issues, and such that the customer is fully briefed and informed of progress 3. Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities 4. Ensure procedures, codes and standards are correctly identified and applied to engineering and technical activities. 5. Contribute to Project Safety Assessment process 6. Ensure task and project risks are communicated and managed appropriately 7. Produce, review and approve calculations, analyses, drawings, models, design basis documentation and technical reports as assigned 8. Assessing the implications of changes, concessions and queries 9. Maintaining the engineering configuration, ensuring the overall design intent and integrity is maintained throughout design life cycle 10. Evaluate technical issues in order to develop proposals for investigations and/or solutions, including process improvements 11. Provide support to the Project Manager for the planning, control and delivery of tasks and projects 12. Make engineering decisions within own sphere of responsibility and delegated authority 13. Act as Technical Authority or Engineering Lead when authorised to do so. 14. Ensure application of highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of responsibility and ensure all team members across engineering co-operate with respect to company standards about matters on health, safety and environment, ethics and behaviours 15. Keep up to date in relevant technical areas and develop skills and capabilities to be able to provide effective delivery. Maintain knowledge of Industry best practice, promote a culture of engineering best practice, support in driving cultural development and change 16. Contribute to learning from experience (LfE). requirement, during and post project 17. Support business development opportunities 18. Exercise care for own health and safety and that of others as defined by Health and Safety legislation, adhere to endorsed Company policy, procedures and delegations (eg Health & Safety, Diversity & Inclusion, Performance & Development Reviews and Finance etc.) Ensure application of highest standards for health and safety in immediate area of responsibility and ensure individual co-operation with respect to company standards about matters on health, safety and environment, ethics and behaviours 19. Support the business winning process through input into or review of tender requirements, including estimates Essential: Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant engineering discipline, with significant demonstrable experience Chartered Engineer status (or actively working toward Chartered Status) Experience in working collaboratively in multi-discipline teams to deliver activities on a range of project types Demonstrable experience in covering a variety of tasks across a range of complexities Good communications skills and the ability to interface with other disciplines Desirable: Member of relevant institute or significant demonstrable engineering experience and capable of registration with the Engineering Council Experience in managing engineering scope for Projects from concept design to full Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Breadth and depth of experience in a range of commercial or defence projects Interested or know someone that could be? Please send an up-to-date CV and I will be in touch ASAP to discuss the role in more detail. Please visit the website to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement. Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
We are currently seeking a Category Manager to work within Public/Defence Sector. 10-month contract Location: Aldermaston and Winnersh 2 days per week onsite . About the role: Develop, implement and drive Category Strategy to deliver cost effective category solutions and business models for assigned categories. Essential Skills: The ideal candidates will hold Active SC clearance and have a proven Category/Procurement Management background, with the following skills/experience: Supporting Senior Category Managers in end to end major procurement's. Implement and develop procurement strategies End to end procurement process Working as part of a team to work through the major procurement Infrastructure/Construction/NEC experience
25/04/2024
Project-based
We are currently seeking a Category Manager to work within Public/Defence Sector. 10-month contract Location: Aldermaston and Winnersh 2 days per week onsite . About the role: Develop, implement and drive Category Strategy to deliver cost effective category solutions and business models for assigned categories. Essential Skills: The ideal candidates will hold Active SC clearance and have a proven Category/Procurement Management background, with the following skills/experience: Supporting Senior Category Managers in end to end major procurement's. Implement and develop procurement strategies End to end procurement process Working as part of a team to work through the major procurement Infrastructure/Construction/NEC experience
Senior Communications Manager - 6 months - Inside IR35 - Edinburgh Day Rate - Circa £280 Harvey Nash's public sector client are currently looking to recruit a Senior Communications Manager to join their team based in Edinburgh for an initial 6 month period. As a senior communications manager, you will work alongside a communications manager to act as a key source of communications support to the organisation. You will work to proactively increase the promotion, awareness and understanding of the organisation across Scotland using a variety of approaches. Main Duties You will be responsible for helping to produce a comprehensive and wide ranging communications and engagement strategy and to develop key metrics to evaluate and measure the success of this strategy. You will work proactively and positively with the media, justice partners, and other stakeholders to promote awareness among the public as well as practitioners, and policymakers. This will involve proactive media and social media campaigns; initiating and drafting news releases and features; and populating the organisations blog page. You will be responsible for helping to provide a comprehensive media service including handling media enquiries, tracking relevant news items, reporting on analytics, and being on-call out of hours. You will be responsible for contributing to ongoing social media work relating to the organisations various platforms: X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. This will include creating posts such as 'Friday Facts' and other informational or aware-raising material. This will involve designing and creating new resources on an ongoing basis, including social media clips, reels, and other innovative footage or images. This may involve filming interviews with members and a creative and pro-active approach to other filming opportunities. You will have lead responsibility for website content and expansion including procurement exercises, improving accessibility, and the design and development of educational material such as: lectures and school resources; online presentations; infographic sheets and images; videos; and interactive resources including quizzes and case studies. You will have responsibility in planning and running online and in-person events or conferences and fully support members with presentations at such events. In collaboration with other team members, you will work to identify and progress new opportunities to promote the organisation and its work in a variety of ways. You will provide support to the organisations edicated Communications Committee, helping to set meeting agendas, producing meeting papers, and ensuring actions points are progressed timeously. Essential skills: Excellent oral and written communications and engagement skills including experience of drafting or presenting a wide range of material and resources for the media, social media, stakeholders, and the public Excellent interpersonal skills to support productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Ability to offer constructive challenge in a productive way where appropriate, including with senior office bearers Ability to work both autonomously and with colleagues to ensure a high volume and range of work is completed timeously Experience and knowledge of website development or content management systems, media handling, events handling, and a solid working experience of social media management Ability to proactively shape objectives and manage priorities productively with innovation and creativity Political acuity and an understanding of the criminal justice system Desirable Skills: experience of supporting a committee, or Board or similar project management skills This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.
25/04/2024
Project-based
Senior Communications Manager - 6 months - Inside IR35 - Edinburgh Day Rate - Circa £280 Harvey Nash's public sector client are currently looking to recruit a Senior Communications Manager to join their team based in Edinburgh for an initial 6 month period. As a senior communications manager, you will work alongside a communications manager to act as a key source of communications support to the organisation. You will work to proactively increase the promotion, awareness and understanding of the organisation across Scotland using a variety of approaches. Main Duties You will be responsible for helping to produce a comprehensive and wide ranging communications and engagement strategy and to develop key metrics to evaluate and measure the success of this strategy. You will work proactively and positively with the media, justice partners, and other stakeholders to promote awareness among the public as well as practitioners, and policymakers. This will involve proactive media and social media campaigns; initiating and drafting news releases and features; and populating the organisations blog page. You will be responsible for helping to provide a comprehensive media service including handling media enquiries, tracking relevant news items, reporting on analytics, and being on-call out of hours. You will be responsible for contributing to ongoing social media work relating to the organisations various platforms: X, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. This will include creating posts such as 'Friday Facts' and other informational or aware-raising material. This will involve designing and creating new resources on an ongoing basis, including social media clips, reels, and other innovative footage or images. This may involve filming interviews with members and a creative and pro-active approach to other filming opportunities. You will have lead responsibility for website content and expansion including procurement exercises, improving accessibility, and the design and development of educational material such as: lectures and school resources; online presentations; infographic sheets and images; videos; and interactive resources including quizzes and case studies. You will have responsibility in planning and running online and in-person events or conferences and fully support members with presentations at such events. In collaboration with other team members, you will work to identify and progress new opportunities to promote the organisation and its work in a variety of ways. You will provide support to the organisations edicated Communications Committee, helping to set meeting agendas, producing meeting papers, and ensuring actions points are progressed timeously. Essential skills: Excellent oral and written communications and engagement skills including experience of drafting or presenting a wide range of material and resources for the media, social media, stakeholders, and the public Excellent interpersonal skills to support productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders Ability to offer constructive challenge in a productive way where appropriate, including with senior office bearers Ability to work both autonomously and with colleagues to ensure a high volume and range of work is completed timeously Experience and knowledge of website development or content management systems, media handling, events handling, and a solid working experience of social media management Ability to proactively shape objectives and manage priorities productively with innovation and creativity Political acuity and an understanding of the criminal justice system Desirable Skills: experience of supporting a committee, or Board or similar project management skills This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.
Due to successful and on-going bid work, we are seeking a talented Contracts Manager to aid the delivery of current programmes, and in the winning of profitable new contracts that will further enhance their commercial position. As the Civil & Groundworks Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing project contracts, ensuring compliance, managing client relationships, and driving successful project execution. Responsibilities: Contract Manager: Oversea all aspects of project contracts, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget and to the highest standard. Including attending Pre-and post-contract meetings. Programme: Ensure robust contract and delivery programmes are produced which include design and procurement. Client Relation: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded. Project Oversight : Managing the project lifecycle from end to end, identifying and resolving any issues promptly. Ensuring project progress. Risk Management: Assess and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Team Leadership: Lead a team of project managers, site managers, site staff, fostering collaboration and excellence. Quality Assurance / H&S: Act as a visibly strong leader of HSQ&E, promoting high standards of health and safety and environmental management by undertaking regular site visits and coaching teams. Ensure that all HSQ&E activity and reporting is accurate, legally compliant and within group policies, highlighting and resolving concerns when identified. Ensure work meets quality standards and contractual obligations. Financial Control: Manage project budgets, costs control and financial reporting. Criteria: Must be an experienced groundwork, civils and concrete Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager looking to make the next step who can manage a portfolio of works from a delivery, HSQE and commercial perspective to achieve the targets identified in the Business Plan. Commercial and Programming awareness experience with NEC form of contract. Proven track record of successful delivery of projects from start to finish. Proficient using Microsoft Office programmes; incl. Excel, Word, Outlook. Experience managing high value projects or portfolios. Full UK driving license Job type: Permanent, full time Contracted Job Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm - can vary depending on projects. Location: Office based, and site based Salary : Offering a competitive salary, plus car, plus benefits.
25/04/2024
Full time
Due to successful and on-going bid work, we are seeking a talented Contracts Manager to aid the delivery of current programmes, and in the winning of profitable new contracts that will further enhance their commercial position. As the Civil & Groundworks Contracts Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing project contracts, ensuring compliance, managing client relationships, and driving successful project execution. Responsibilities: Contract Manager: Oversea all aspects of project contracts, ensuring projects are completed on time, on budget and to the highest standard. Including attending Pre-and post-contract meetings. Programme: Ensure robust contract and delivery programmes are produced which include design and procurement. Client Relation: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded. Project Oversight : Managing the project lifecycle from end to end, identifying and resolving any issues promptly. Ensuring project progress. Risk Management: Assess and mitigate project risks, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Team Leadership: Lead a team of project managers, site managers, site staff, fostering collaboration and excellence. Quality Assurance / H&S: Act as a visibly strong leader of HSQ&E, promoting high standards of health and safety and environmental management by undertaking regular site visits and coaching teams. Ensure that all HSQ&E activity and reporting is accurate, legally compliant and within group policies, highlighting and resolving concerns when identified. Ensure work meets quality standards and contractual obligations. Financial Control: Manage project budgets, costs control and financial reporting. Criteria: Must be an experienced groundwork, civils and concrete Contracts Manager or Senior Project Manager looking to make the next step who can manage a portfolio of works from a delivery, HSQE and commercial perspective to achieve the targets identified in the Business Plan. Commercial and Programming awareness experience with NEC form of contract. Proven track record of successful delivery of projects from start to finish. Proficient using Microsoft Office programmes; incl. Excel, Word, Outlook. Experience managing high value projects or portfolios. Full UK driving license Job type: Permanent, full time Contracted Job Hours: Monday - Friday 7.30am - 5.30pm - can vary depending on projects. Location: Office based, and site based Salary : Offering a competitive salary, plus car, plus benefits.
Global Technology Solutions Ltd
Southampton, Hampshire
Professional Services Resource Manager Southampton - Hybrid. 2-3 day per week onsite Permanent salary £45,000 - £50,000 Role Purpose: Your role as a Professional Services Resource Manager is to work in partnership with our customers and project management office to manage, schedule and deliver professional services to the customer base. The PS Resource Manager is responsible for planning and coordinating the professional service resources needs to function effectively. They will work with multiple teams, from consultants to Managed Services Specialists to the project management office. Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills: Essential 1. The ability to forecast the resource requirements for the entire department. 2. The Professional Services Resource Manager will often work on multiple projects at once, so it's important to be able to manage their time effectively. To meet deadlines and complete work on time. 3. Excellent communication skills to communicate with clients and other stakeholders for the successful delivery of project-related tasks. 4. Successful proven track record in the delivery of technical projects to customers 5. Minimum of 24 month's work experience in a similar role in a managed service provider environment 6. A demonstrable experience in working with multiple technologies within a Managed Service Provider 7. Excellent computing and technical skills 8. Exceptional coordination and planning skills 9. Be able to acquire new knowledge and skills quickly and apply them to business situations 10. Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills 11. Knowledge and experience of Microsoft-based solutions Desirable 1. Degree-level education or equivalent experience 2. Recognised project management qualification, eg, PRINCE2, MSP, APMP 3. Demonstrable experience in Service introduction and 'Go to Market' processes 4. Experience in an IT, Cloud or service-related industry Responsibilities: 1. Deliver a high team performance level. Accountable for effective people management to ensure a high level of team morale, timely customer incident management and consistent achievement of operational targets including KPIs, SLA and OLAs. 2. Responsible for managing all direct reports through PDP program and regular 1:1's, identifying training needs, and performance improvements and ensuring all training is completed in line with an individual's PDP. 3. Onboard new resources and provide orientation to company policies and procedures. 4. Monitor resource utilisation and performance levels and take corrective action as necessary. 5. Completing and creating detailed plans for resource management 6. Managing employees to ensure that all workers are using current procedures and equipment. 7. Working with clients to schedule projects, including providing updates throughout the process. 8. Monitoring project revenues, identifying potential cost overruns, and creating contingency plans to prevent spending overruns. 9. Coordinating with the procurement team and partners to schedule deliveries of materials needed for projects. 10. Scheduling the professional services engineers for projects 11. Ensuring that all materials arrive on schedule and are in good condition. 12. Reviewing project plans to ensure that they meet delivery standards and other requirements. 13. Maintaining inventory records of all materials required for projects. 14. Keep up to date with best practices in our key products and suggest and recommend changes to the business and processes to improve the performance of a customer's IT service. 15. Proactively assisting with recommendations and delivery of solutions to its customers maximising customer satisfaction and revenue growth. 16. Keep up to date with best practices in the key service solutions. Suggest and recommend changes to the business and processes to improve the performance of products and Managed Services. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
23/04/2024
Full time
Professional Services Resource Manager Southampton - Hybrid. 2-3 day per week onsite Permanent salary £45,000 - £50,000 Role Purpose: Your role as a Professional Services Resource Manager is to work in partnership with our customers and project management office to manage, schedule and deliver professional services to the customer base. The PS Resource Manager is responsible for planning and coordinating the professional service resources needs to function effectively. They will work with multiple teams, from consultants to Managed Services Specialists to the project management office. Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills: Essential 1. The ability to forecast the resource requirements for the entire department. 2. The Professional Services Resource Manager will often work on multiple projects at once, so it's important to be able to manage their time effectively. To meet deadlines and complete work on time. 3. Excellent communication skills to communicate with clients and other stakeholders for the successful delivery of project-related tasks. 4. Successful proven track record in the delivery of technical projects to customers 5. Minimum of 24 month's work experience in a similar role in a managed service provider environment 6. A demonstrable experience in working with multiple technologies within a Managed Service Provider 7. Excellent computing and technical skills 8. Exceptional coordination and planning skills 9. Be able to acquire new knowledge and skills quickly and apply them to business situations 10. Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills 11. Knowledge and experience of Microsoft-based solutions Desirable 1. Degree-level education or equivalent experience 2. Recognised project management qualification, eg, PRINCE2, MSP, APMP 3. Demonstrable experience in Service introduction and 'Go to Market' processes 4. Experience in an IT, Cloud or service-related industry Responsibilities: 1. Deliver a high team performance level. Accountable for effective people management to ensure a high level of team morale, timely customer incident management and consistent achievement of operational targets including KPIs, SLA and OLAs. 2. Responsible for managing all direct reports through PDP program and regular 1:1's, identifying training needs, and performance improvements and ensuring all training is completed in line with an individual's PDP. 3. Onboard new resources and provide orientation to company policies and procedures. 4. Monitor resource utilisation and performance levels and take corrective action as necessary. 5. Completing and creating detailed plans for resource management 6. Managing employees to ensure that all workers are using current procedures and equipment. 7. Working with clients to schedule projects, including providing updates throughout the process. 8. Monitoring project revenues, identifying potential cost overruns, and creating contingency plans to prevent spending overruns. 9. Coordinating with the procurement team and partners to schedule deliveries of materials needed for projects. 10. Scheduling the professional services engineers for projects 11. Ensuring that all materials arrive on schedule and are in good condition. 12. Reviewing project plans to ensure that they meet delivery standards and other requirements. 13. Maintaining inventory records of all materials required for projects. 14. Keep up to date with best practices in our key products and suggest and recommend changes to the business and processes to improve the performance of a customer's IT service. 15. Proactively assisting with recommendations and delivery of solutions to its customers maximising customer satisfaction and revenue growth. 16. Keep up to date with best practices in the key service solutions. Suggest and recommend changes to the business and processes to improve the performance of products and Managed Services. In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full information Global Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Commercial Lead/Strategy/Business Development/Client Relationships/Go to Market Job: Commercial Manager Company: HealthTech Startup Salary: up to 110K Location: London 3 x per week Responsibilities: Your empathetic nature extends to our diverse client base, ranging from frontline care professionals to executive leadership and subject matter experts. Develop the pitching & go to Market strategies. You possess a track record of developing and expanding sales/commercial functions. You thrive on accountability and are driven by the challenge of ensuring successful delivery. Your expertise includes navigating large, slow-moving clients and adeptly maneuvering through complex organizational structures and procurement cycles. Requirements: Background in Enterprise sales/SaaS Sales Experience working in consultancies Experience in Go to Market strategies Environmental experience in startups Commercial Lead/Strategy/Business Development/Client Relationships/Go to Market/Pitching
23/04/2024
Full time
Commercial Lead/Strategy/Business Development/Client Relationships/Go to Market Job: Commercial Manager Company: HealthTech Startup Salary: up to 110K Location: London 3 x per week Responsibilities: Your empathetic nature extends to our diverse client base, ranging from frontline care professionals to executive leadership and subject matter experts. Develop the pitching & go to Market strategies. You possess a track record of developing and expanding sales/commercial functions. You thrive on accountability and are driven by the challenge of ensuring successful delivery. Your expertise includes navigating large, slow-moving clients and adeptly maneuvering through complex organizational structures and procurement cycles. Requirements: Background in Enterprise sales/SaaS Sales Experience working in consultancies Experience in Go to Market strategies Environmental experience in startups Commercial Lead/Strategy/Business Development/Client Relationships/Go to Market/Pitching