ITV is the biggest commercial television network in the UK. Behind every famous face, there are hundreds of others, all doing their bit to make things happen. We love telly, we’re passionate about content and most importantly we understand our audiences. As a growing international company, we’re commercially minded and have a global focus. We’re all about pushing the boundaries and being innovative. Why you should join us... ITV loves helping people build their careers. Every day we create quality content for different platforms, including some of the UK's best-loved TV programmes. Behind the scenes, our diverse team works collaboratively in a variety of different roles, thinking creatively and commercially to make an impact across the globe. What this role will entail... Provide high level support to the Company Secretary and deputise in her absence. Work closely with the Board and Management Board to ensure they are aware of all situations and understand compliance and legal matters. Ensure the statutory obligations of ITV plc are met. Ensure a high standard of corporate governance and compliance within the business. Some Key Responsibilities: Accountable to the Company Secretary and to the Board for significant areas of compliance and their ability to affect the Company’s profile. Monitor and provide guidance and advice on compliance issues around the UK Corporate Governance Code, FCA rulebooks, Companies Act 2006 and other relevant legislation and guidance. Ensure decisions of the Board are communicated and properly carried out. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements in relation to corporate actions including share buy-backs, acquisitions and disposals. Prepare governance sections and ensure that the overall narrative sections comply with legislation and overall best practice. Assist Investor Relations and Group Finance in production of governance papers for the Board and Audit and Risk Committee. Provide governance and administrative support to the Company Secretary and to the Board in relation to meetings of ITV plc board and its committees. Attend and minute Board and Committee meetings. Provide administrative support to the Company Secretary to ensure compliant meetings and prepare shareholder documents and meeting scripts. Ensure good relations with shareholders and consider and recommend new or improved services. Manage relationship with Registrar (including share dealing service, dividends and DRIP, electronic communication, dissentient registers and Loan Notes). Provide advice and guidance on processes to ensure adequate governance within subsidiary companies across the Group’s international business. The ideal candidate: Qualified Solicitor or qualified Company Secretary with extensive FTSE 100 company secretarial experience. Good communication skills and ability to influence people across the business at all levels. Ability to work under pressure and find solutions in challenging environment. Ability to find alternatives to preconceived solutions to ensure compliance can be achieved across culturally different and diverse business areas. Closing date: 28th February 2019 We make the biggest new television hits, we have an enormous catalog of past and present hits and an amazing studios business busy making the nations future favourites, and we have huge mass market reach. Why you should join us… ITV loves helping people build their careers. Every day we create quality content for different platforms, including some of the UK's best-loved TV programmes. Behind the scenes, our diverse team works collaboratively in a variety of different roles, thinking creatively and commercially to make an impact across the globe. At ITV we celebrate individuality. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and if you've a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role we'll guarantee you an interview. We're happy to discuss any additional support you may need during our application process as part of our reasonable adjustments approach. So we encourage you to get in touch with us if you require additional support... At ITV it's your talent that matters and we want you to be the best you can be.
Feb 14, 2019
Full time
ITV is the biggest commercial television network in the UK. Behind every famous face, there are hundreds of others, all doing their bit to make things happen. We love telly, we’re passionate about content and most importantly we understand our audiences. As a growing international company, we’re commercially minded and have a global focus. We’re all about pushing the boundaries and being innovative. Why you should join us... ITV loves helping people build their careers. Every day we create quality content for different platforms, including some of the UK's best-loved TV programmes. Behind the scenes, our diverse team works collaboratively in a variety of different roles, thinking creatively and commercially to make an impact across the globe. What this role will entail... Provide high level support to the Company Secretary and deputise in her absence. Work closely with the Board and Management Board to ensure they are aware of all situations and understand compliance and legal matters. Ensure the statutory obligations of ITV plc are met. Ensure a high standard of corporate governance and compliance within the business. Some Key Responsibilities: Accountable to the Company Secretary and to the Board for significant areas of compliance and their ability to affect the Company’s profile. Monitor and provide guidance and advice on compliance issues around the UK Corporate Governance Code, FCA rulebooks, Companies Act 2006 and other relevant legislation and guidance. Ensure decisions of the Board are communicated and properly carried out. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements in relation to corporate actions including share buy-backs, acquisitions and disposals. Prepare governance sections and ensure that the overall narrative sections comply with legislation and overall best practice. Assist Investor Relations and Group Finance in production of governance papers for the Board and Audit and Risk Committee. Provide governance and administrative support to the Company Secretary and to the Board in relation to meetings of ITV plc board and its committees. Attend and minute Board and Committee meetings. Provide administrative support to the Company Secretary to ensure compliant meetings and prepare shareholder documents and meeting scripts. Ensure good relations with shareholders and consider and recommend new or improved services. Manage relationship with Registrar (including share dealing service, dividends and DRIP, electronic communication, dissentient registers and Loan Notes). Provide advice and guidance on processes to ensure adequate governance within subsidiary companies across the Group’s international business. The ideal candidate: Qualified Solicitor or qualified Company Secretary with extensive FTSE 100 company secretarial experience. Good communication skills and ability to influence people across the business at all levels. Ability to work under pressure and find solutions in challenging environment. Ability to find alternatives to preconceived solutions to ensure compliance can be achieved across culturally different and diverse business areas. Closing date: 28th February 2019 We make the biggest new television hits, we have an enormous catalog of past and present hits and an amazing studios business busy making the nations future favourites, and we have huge mass market reach. Why you should join us… ITV loves helping people build their careers. Every day we create quality content for different platforms, including some of the UK's best-loved TV programmes. Behind the scenes, our diverse team works collaboratively in a variety of different roles, thinking creatively and commercially to make an impact across the globe. At ITV we celebrate individuality. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and if you've a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role we'll guarantee you an interview. We're happy to discuss any additional support you may need during our application process as part of our reasonable adjustments approach. So we encourage you to get in touch with us if you require additional support... At ITV it's your talent that matters and we want you to be the best you can be.
Project Manager / Business Analyst - Trading Systems, Murex, Delivery £100-110k Global investment bank based in Canary Wharf is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Project Manager who is keen to drive change and has an extensive background in Trading environments to deliver development & application initiatives across the whole of their European and US business. The successful candidate will be managing a team and be involved in the planning and scheduling of the development workload in line with the business requirements and priorities. Strong Business Analysis skills as this will involve the review of technical documentation produced by the development team and documentation of system design, gather requirements and ensure that the projects are completed through the global development teams. You will have extensive IT Project Management experience strong analytical skills with an emphasis on the financial services sector and AGILE frameworks Working knowledge of trading systems such as Murex/WSS/ION etc. as well as upstream interfacing from cross-asset pricing and trading platforms (STP). MUST HAVE: * Investment banking * Able to gather requirements, documentation and translate to IT, BA skills * Hands on PM experience with an emphasis on project delivery * Some IT flavour * Stakeholder manager * Front to back (full trade life cycle) * Knowledge of trading systems ideally Murex (but not essential) * Enthusiastic, motivated, wants to drive change. 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 at hays.co.uk
Feb 19, 2019
Project Manager / Business Analyst - Trading Systems, Murex, Delivery £100-110k Global investment bank based in Canary Wharf is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Project Manager who is keen to drive change and has an extensive background in Trading environments to deliver development & application initiatives across the whole of their European and US business. The successful candidate will be managing a team and be involved in the planning and scheduling of the development workload in line with the business requirements and priorities. Strong Business Analysis skills as this will involve the review of technical documentation produced by the development team and documentation of system design, gather requirements and ensure that the projects are completed through the global development teams. You will have extensive IT Project Management experience strong analytical skills with an emphasis on the financial services sector and AGILE frameworks Working knowledge of trading systems such as Murex/WSS/ION etc. as well as upstream interfacing from cross-asset pricing and trading platforms (STP). MUST HAVE: * Investment banking * Able to gather requirements, documentation and translate to IT, BA skills * Hands on PM experience with an emphasis on project delivery * Some IT flavour * Stakeholder manager * Front to back (full trade life cycle) * Knowledge of trading systems ideally Murex (but not essential) * Enthusiastic, motivated, wants to drive change. 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 at hays.co.uk
Anson McCade Ltd - IT and Finance Recruitment
London, UK
Do you struggle with early starts? Do you want to work for an elite legal firm working on huge-scale multinational projects? Then seize the opportunity to work as an entry level Project Manager at a Magic Circle (Top 5) Legal Firm, working from 12pm to 8pm! The firm provides clients with comprehensive legal services, combining technical excellence with commercial awareness and they need you to help support them! We are offering the opportunity to be part of the team that supports lawyers in providing world-class legal advice to some of the world's leading businesses. The eDisclosure Team is part of the Technology Department based at the firm's head office in London. The eDisclosure team provides support to the Dispute Resolution group and other areas within the firm. The eDisclosure Coordinator (or Project Manager) is responsible for working closely with senior managers, reporting directly to fee earners. Key Responsibilities Deliver eDisclosure support to multiple legal teams, fee earners and institutions. Assist eDisclosure project leads on eDisclosure projects, assuming primary responsibility for correspondence. Create and manage documentation, including project documents, data trackers and search logs Set up new cases on digital document review platforms (e.g. Axcelerate 5, DocuMatrix, Relativity, Ringtail, HighQ) Deliver user training, build database searches, produce progress reports, database administration Project manage eDisclosure projects (progressive) Candidate profile Candidates for this position must have the following attributes: Knowledgeable about the stages of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) Experienced using digital document review platforms: Axcelerate 5, DocuMatrix, Relativity (RCA is preferable), Ringtail In-depth knowledge of Adobe Professional (e.g. create eBibles, searchable PDFs, Bates Stamps) Experience in data processing (Nuix), forensics (preferable), and SQL scripting (preferable) Knowledgeable about data security, encryption software, and secure data transfer methods At least three years' experience at a law firm (litigation support role) or edisclosure vendor/consultancy (technical role) Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2) and legal qualification are a plus but not required Bachelor's degree (Computer Science - preferable) Perks 30 days of annual leave with the option to apply annually for up to five days' unpaid leave Interest-free season ticket loan Money purchase pension scheme Life assurance Wellness benefits Subsidised health club membership Private medical insurance (personal and family) Health screenings Personal accident cover Confidential Employee Assistance Programme A range of sports and clubs Lifestyle benefits Subsidised restaurant and coffee bar Enhanced family leave pay Access to a range of special offers and shopping discounts Concierge service A variety of entertainment benefits at London theatres and galleries through our corporate memberships Bike racks, lockers and shower rooms Cycle to work scheme Childcare voucher scheme Payroll giving for tax-free donations to charity Matched funding for individual fundraisers Seven diversity support networks Annual dinner dance and quarterly drinks If you would be interested in applying please send Joe an email at or give him a call on .
Feb 19, 2019
Do you struggle with early starts? Do you want to work for an elite legal firm working on huge-scale multinational projects? Then seize the opportunity to work as an entry level Project Manager at a Magic Circle (Top 5) Legal Firm, working from 12pm to 8pm! The firm provides clients with comprehensive legal services, combining technical excellence with commercial awareness and they need you to help support them! We are offering the opportunity to be part of the team that supports lawyers in providing world-class legal advice to some of the world's leading businesses. The eDisclosure Team is part of the Technology Department based at the firm's head office in London. The eDisclosure team provides support to the Dispute Resolution group and other areas within the firm. The eDisclosure Coordinator (or Project Manager) is responsible for working closely with senior managers, reporting directly to fee earners. Key Responsibilities Deliver eDisclosure support to multiple legal teams, fee earners and institutions. Assist eDisclosure project leads on eDisclosure projects, assuming primary responsibility for correspondence. Create and manage documentation, including project documents, data trackers and search logs Set up new cases on digital document review platforms (e.g. Axcelerate 5, DocuMatrix, Relativity, Ringtail, HighQ) Deliver user training, build database searches, produce progress reports, database administration Project manage eDisclosure projects (progressive) Candidate profile Candidates for this position must have the following attributes: Knowledgeable about the stages of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) Experienced using digital document review platforms: Axcelerate 5, DocuMatrix, Relativity (RCA is preferable), Ringtail In-depth knowledge of Adobe Professional (e.g. create eBibles, searchable PDFs, Bates Stamps) Experience in data processing (Nuix), forensics (preferable), and SQL scripting (preferable) Knowledgeable about data security, encryption software, and secure data transfer methods At least three years' experience at a law firm (litigation support role) or edisclosure vendor/consultancy (technical role) Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2) and legal qualification are a plus but not required Bachelor's degree (Computer Science - preferable) Perks 30 days of annual leave with the option to apply annually for up to five days' unpaid leave Interest-free season ticket loan Money purchase pension scheme Life assurance Wellness benefits Subsidised health club membership Private medical insurance (personal and family) Health screenings Personal accident cover Confidential Employee Assistance Programme A range of sports and clubs Lifestyle benefits Subsidised restaurant and coffee bar Enhanced family leave pay Access to a range of special offers and shopping discounts Concierge service A variety of entertainment benefits at London theatres and galleries through our corporate memberships Bike racks, lockers and shower rooms Cycle to work scheme Childcare voucher scheme Payroll giving for tax-free donations to charity Matched funding for individual fundraisers Seven diversity support networks Annual dinner dance and quarterly drinks If you would be interested in applying please send Joe an email at or give him a call on .
Working with a leading FTSE listed organisation within the financial services sector, who are looking to add to their change management team in London. Due to their organic growth they are looking to hire a senior transformation manager within their group protection business, as they are about to engage in a 3 year transformation programme. The role holder will focus on multiple work streams which will focus on key business processes. Client Details FTSE 100 Financial services organisation Description My client is about to engage in a significant transformation programme within group protection business. This programme will focus on all facets of the other businesses and will be looking at key business processes. Therefore the following duties will be needed to carried out on a day to day basis: Take a lead role in end to end transformational change initiatives, sometimes spanning functional or organisational boundaries, to add value to the end to end process and make it more effective focusing on the value flow for the customer and commercial goals of the business Work closely with senior business stakeholders to take a lead role in supporting the identification and delivery of transformational change initiatives that support step changes in organisational structure and design to deliver required outcomes Ensure strong project governance throughout the project lifecycle and clear project structures remain place to support the escalation of key project risks and/or issues. Ensure that process design remains in line with regulatory commitments, cost assumptions, customer requirements and business strategy. Maintain a close understanding of key customer expectations and/or requirements to lead improvement initiatives that ensure business models remain aligned to key customer needs and where appropriate support the business in gaining a competitive advantage Profile My client is looking to speak with experienced change management individuals. Ideally candidates who have over 12+ years' financial services experience and have worked in large transformation programmes in a matrix management framework. More specific skills include: Financial services background is desirable, however will be open other service based industries. Experience in modelling business processes and operational design Experience in leading programmes of transformational business process change Proficient in techniques for streamlining business processes Strong stakeholder management skills with a proven track record in supporting the development and delivery of large scale, cross-functional transformational change initiatives. Desirable: Prince II Practitioner/APMP, Lean Six Sigma principles Job Offer Permanent based role in London. However travel to Brighton 3 days a week is required, hotel stay is subsidised if required. Role pays up to £75,000 + Bonus + Car allowance
Feb 19, 2019
Working with a leading FTSE listed organisation within the financial services sector, who are looking to add to their change management team in London. Due to their organic growth they are looking to hire a senior transformation manager within their group protection business, as they are about to engage in a 3 year transformation programme. The role holder will focus on multiple work streams which will focus on key business processes. Client Details FTSE 100 Financial services organisation Description My client is about to engage in a significant transformation programme within group protection business. This programme will focus on all facets of the other businesses and will be looking at key business processes. Therefore the following duties will be needed to carried out on a day to day basis: Take a lead role in end to end transformational change initiatives, sometimes spanning functional or organisational boundaries, to add value to the end to end process and make it more effective focusing on the value flow for the customer and commercial goals of the business Work closely with senior business stakeholders to take a lead role in supporting the identification and delivery of transformational change initiatives that support step changes in organisational structure and design to deliver required outcomes Ensure strong project governance throughout the project lifecycle and clear project structures remain place to support the escalation of key project risks and/or issues. Ensure that process design remains in line with regulatory commitments, cost assumptions, customer requirements and business strategy. Maintain a close understanding of key customer expectations and/or requirements to lead improvement initiatives that ensure business models remain aligned to key customer needs and where appropriate support the business in gaining a competitive advantage Profile My client is looking to speak with experienced change management individuals. Ideally candidates who have over 12+ years' financial services experience and have worked in large transformation programmes in a matrix management framework. More specific skills include: Financial services background is desirable, however will be open other service based industries. Experience in modelling business processes and operational design Experience in leading programmes of transformational business process change Proficient in techniques for streamlining business processes Strong stakeholder management skills with a proven track record in supporting the development and delivery of large scale, cross-functional transformational change initiatives. Desirable: Prince II Practitioner/APMP, Lean Six Sigma principles Job Offer Permanent based role in London. However travel to Brighton 3 days a week is required, hotel stay is subsidised if required. Role pays up to £75,000 + Bonus + Car allowance
Business Analyst with a solid understanding and functional knowledge of personal loans, general ledger and financial IT systems required for a global software company in London. The company are one of the defacto names in credit provision and their products span across multiple brands operating on a global scale. A significant programme of work is on the horizon for the business which will increase their capacity to take new products in personal finance to market and are in need of a Business Analyst to support this integral discovery and design phase of work. Key requirements - Significant experience as a Business Analyst working on enterprise-level projects, requirements capture and BPM/BPMN Previous financial services experience, specifically in personal loans and related regulations Financial IT systems integration experience and ability to understand technical specifications Agile/TDD environment exposure This contract is being offered on an initial 6 month basis with potential for renewal and for the successful contractor represents a great case study too add to their CV. Hurren and Hope offer weekly payments, online timesheets and bad debt insurance and have a long-standing relationship with key decision makers on this project. Thank you for your interest, please get in touch for more information.
Feb 19, 2019
Business Analyst with a solid understanding and functional knowledge of personal loans, general ledger and financial IT systems required for a global software company in London. The company are one of the defacto names in credit provision and their products span across multiple brands operating on a global scale. A significant programme of work is on the horizon for the business which will increase their capacity to take new products in personal finance to market and are in need of a Business Analyst to support this integral discovery and design phase of work. Key requirements - Significant experience as a Business Analyst working on enterprise-level projects, requirements capture and BPM/BPMN Previous financial services experience, specifically in personal loans and related regulations Financial IT systems integration experience and ability to understand technical specifications Agile/TDD environment exposure This contract is being offered on an initial 6 month basis with potential for renewal and for the successful contractor represents a great case study too add to their CV. Hurren and Hope offer weekly payments, online timesheets and bad debt insurance and have a long-standing relationship with key decision makers on this project. Thank you for your interest, please get in touch for more information.
Are you an excellent Agile Business Analyst with brilliant technical skills? Who is looking for a super exciting new contract position!? Then I have the perfect next contract for you! The leading eCommerce company who dominate the retail home-ware market are in need of an Agile Business Analyst to join their expanding development team on a contract basis. As Business Analyst you will work on a suite of bespoke customer-focused and eCommerce, cloud-hosted applications. You must have previous experience working on large, complex, B2C applications (ideally eCommerce) with complicated API integrations. You will work closely with the Product Owner in your team to gather requirements from a diverse range of stakeholders. You will work together to translate requirements into user stories, which you will refine and prioritise into your product backlog. We are looking for an Agile Business Analyst with exceptional stakeholder management skills because you will be responsible for interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. We need a Business Analyst who is confident in communicating complex technical concepts with the development team. This is a crazy exciting time for us as we work on one of the largest digital transformation projects in London with our YOY online revenues exceeding our competitors! This is an amazing Agile Business Analyst opportunity to join, not only a dynamic business, but also an amazing team. If you're skill set matches what we're looking for and you'd like to find our more please APPLY NOW ! Talent Point design and manage technology resource needs on behalf of a range of businesses that partner solely with us. The above advert details a need for technology service provision and does not represent an opportunity for employment. Applications are invited from Consultancies providing relevant services. Any of the liabilities of an employer arising out of the Assignment shall be the liabilities of the Consultancy. No terminology is designed to discriminate on grounds of gender, race, colour, religion, creed, disability, age, sex or sexual orientation or any other class protected by applicable law. For information on how Talent Point manages and processes personal information please see our privacy notice at talentpoint.co/privacy-policy/.
Feb 19, 2019
Are you an excellent Agile Business Analyst with brilliant technical skills? Who is looking for a super exciting new contract position!? Then I have the perfect next contract for you! The leading eCommerce company who dominate the retail home-ware market are in need of an Agile Business Analyst to join their expanding development team on a contract basis. As Business Analyst you will work on a suite of bespoke customer-focused and eCommerce, cloud-hosted applications. You must have previous experience working on large, complex, B2C applications (ideally eCommerce) with complicated API integrations. You will work closely with the Product Owner in your team to gather requirements from a diverse range of stakeholders. You will work together to translate requirements into user stories, which you will refine and prioritise into your product backlog. We are looking for an Agile Business Analyst with exceptional stakeholder management skills because you will be responsible for interacting with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. We need a Business Analyst who is confident in communicating complex technical concepts with the development team. This is a crazy exciting time for us as we work on one of the largest digital transformation projects in London with our YOY online revenues exceeding our competitors! This is an amazing Agile Business Analyst opportunity to join, not only a dynamic business, but also an amazing team. If you're skill set matches what we're looking for and you'd like to find our more please APPLY NOW ! Talent Point design and manage technology resource needs on behalf of a range of businesses that partner solely with us. The above advert details a need for technology service provision and does not represent an opportunity for employment. Applications are invited from Consultancies providing relevant services. Any of the liabilities of an employer arising out of the Assignment shall be the liabilities of the Consultancy. No terminology is designed to discriminate on grounds of gender, race, colour, religion, creed, disability, age, sex or sexual orientation or any other class protected by applicable law. For information on how Talent Point manages and processes personal information please see our privacy notice at talentpoint.co/privacy-policy/.
Are you seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager job based in London working within a market-leading construction consultancy? Would you like the opportunity to work across a variety of exciting real estate-based projects in London and the South East of England? If so, Kingston Barnes are currently recruiting for a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager job in London on behalf of a well-established, market-leading, multi award winning construction consultancy. As Project Manager or Senior Project Manager you will be joining an exciting team, from a variety of diverse backgrounds, to work on a variety of exciting and interesting projects across London and the South East of England. The ideal candidate will be degree educated with a Construction Project Management degree or a similar, relevant qualification and will hold, or be working toward, a relevant professional accreditation such as RICS, APM, CIOB etc . You will also be able to demonstrate 5-10 years' experience working within a consultancy or client-side environment. The role available will suit an experienced Project Manager looking to take the next step forward in their career, or an established Senior Project Manager who would like to join a thriving organisation. Salary: In return for this they are offering a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience. Alongside constant training and development providing the perfect environment for ambitious Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to further their career toward promotion opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a constantly developing consultancy based in the Bristol area and further your Project Management career. Interviews for this position are due to start immediately so apply today to ensure you do not miss out! Kingston Barnes are a construction recruitment agency. Our deep-rooted knowledge of the industry means we have insight into which companies will enable you to achieve your career ambitions. We recruit for a number of developers, contractors & consultancies. If you are looking for a Senior Project Manager job in London as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager, Chartered Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Associate Project Manager or Director please contact our experienced consultants. By submitting my details, I give my consent for Kingston Barnes to process my personal data as detailed in their privacy policy. This Privacy Policy applies to the personal data of our Candidates, Clients, Suppliers, Referees, Emergency Contacts and our Website Users. Click here to view the Kingston Barnes Privacy Policy
Feb 19, 2019
Are you seeking a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager job based in London working within a market-leading construction consultancy? Would you like the opportunity to work across a variety of exciting real estate-based projects in London and the South East of England? If so, Kingston Barnes are currently recruiting for a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager job in London on behalf of a well-established, market-leading, multi award winning construction consultancy. As Project Manager or Senior Project Manager you will be joining an exciting team, from a variety of diverse backgrounds, to work on a variety of exciting and interesting projects across London and the South East of England. The ideal candidate will be degree educated with a Construction Project Management degree or a similar, relevant qualification and will hold, or be working toward, a relevant professional accreditation such as RICS, APM, CIOB etc . You will also be able to demonstrate 5-10 years' experience working within a consultancy or client-side environment. The role available will suit an experienced Project Manager looking to take the next step forward in their career, or an established Senior Project Manager who would like to join a thriving organisation. Salary: In return for this they are offering a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience. Alongside constant training and development providing the perfect environment for ambitious Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to further their career toward promotion opportunities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a constantly developing consultancy based in the Bristol area and further your Project Management career. Interviews for this position are due to start immediately so apply today to ensure you do not miss out! Kingston Barnes are a construction recruitment agency. Our deep-rooted knowledge of the industry means we have insight into which companies will enable you to achieve your career ambitions. We recruit for a number of developers, contractors & consultancies. If you are looking for a Senior Project Manager job in London as an Assistant Project Manager, Project Manager, Chartered Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, Associate Project Manager or Director please contact our experienced consultants. By submitting my details, I give my consent for Kingston Barnes to process my personal data as detailed in their privacy policy. This Privacy Policy applies to the personal data of our Candidates, Clients, Suppliers, Referees, Emergency Contacts and our Website Users. Click here to view the Kingston Barnes Privacy Policy
Senior Business Analyst | Lloyd's of London | Permanent - up to £80K A Lloyd's of London Underwriter is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to lead the analysis work on multiple projects, with competing deadlines, on the Change portfolio: Utilising existing, strong industry knowledge, interpret the needs and constructively, challenge to determine and document optimal business and/or technology processes and requirements Run smaller-scale projects independently Support the Head of Change in the developing Change Management Framework and championing its benefits across the Group Responsibilities Ensure that all analysis and requirements are captured within the agreed scope and budget Extensive stakeholder engagement with peers and customers Bring an inquisitive mind-set, not afraid to ask questions and/or challenge accepted norms and championing continuous improvement Excellent visual presentation skills with the ability to dissect complex issues and articulate options/solutions to stakeholders Support stakeholders in making the recommended changes, including helping to resolve any issues Where necessary, act as a 'translator' between IT & customer needs to ensure clarity of what is required Support stakeholders in the embedding and handover of projects into business as usual. Business Analysts with strong business knowledge and experience of working in claims, underwriting, finance, or any other insurance area, will be viewed preferably.
Feb 19, 2019
Full time
Senior Business Analyst | Lloyd's of London | Permanent - up to £80K A Lloyd's of London Underwriter is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to lead the analysis work on multiple projects, with competing deadlines, on the Change portfolio: Utilising existing, strong industry knowledge, interpret the needs and constructively, challenge to determine and document optimal business and/or technology processes and requirements Run smaller-scale projects independently Support the Head of Change in the developing Change Management Framework and championing its benefits across the Group Responsibilities Ensure that all analysis and requirements are captured within the agreed scope and budget Extensive stakeholder engagement with peers and customers Bring an inquisitive mind-set, not afraid to ask questions and/or challenge accepted norms and championing continuous improvement Excellent visual presentation skills with the ability to dissect complex issues and articulate options/solutions to stakeholders Support stakeholders in making the recommended changes, including helping to resolve any issues Where necessary, act as a 'translator' between IT & customer needs to ensure clarity of what is required Support stakeholders in the embedding and handover of projects into business as usual. Business Analysts with strong business knowledge and experience of working in claims, underwriting, finance, or any other insurance area, will be viewed preferably.
Senior Business Analyst | Lloyd's of London | Permanent - up to £80K A Lloyd's of London Underwriter is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to lead the analysis work on multiple projects, with competing deadlines, on the Change portfolio: Utilising existing, strong industry knowledge, interpret the needs and constructively, challenge to determine and document optimal business and/or technology processes and requirements Run smaller-scale projects independently Support the Head of Change in the developing Change Management Framework and championing its benefits across the Group Responsibilities Ensure that all analysis and requirements are captured within the agreed scope and budget Extensive stakeholder engagement with peers and customers Bring an inquisitive mind-set, not afraid to ask questions and/or challenge accepted norms and championing continuous improvement Excellent visual presentation skills with the ability to dissect complex issues and articulate options/solutions to stakeholders Support stakeholders in making the recommended changes, including helping to resolve any issues Where necessary, act as a 'translator' between IT & customer needs to ensure clarity of what is required Support stakeholders in the embedding and handover of projects into business as usual. Business Analysts with strong business knowledge and experience of working in claims, underwriting, finance, or any other insurance area, will be viewed preferably.
Feb 19, 2019
Full time
Senior Business Analyst | Lloyd's of London | Permanent - up to £80K A Lloyd's of London Underwriter is looking for a Senior Business Analyst to lead the analysis work on multiple projects, with competing deadlines, on the Change portfolio: Utilising existing, strong industry knowledge, interpret the needs and constructively, challenge to determine and document optimal business and/or technology processes and requirements Run smaller-scale projects independently Support the Head of Change in the developing Change Management Framework and championing its benefits across the Group Responsibilities Ensure that all analysis and requirements are captured within the agreed scope and budget Extensive stakeholder engagement with peers and customers Bring an inquisitive mind-set, not afraid to ask questions and/or challenge accepted norms and championing continuous improvement Excellent visual presentation skills with the ability to dissect complex issues and articulate options/solutions to stakeholders Support stakeholders in making the recommended changes, including helping to resolve any issues Where necessary, act as a 'translator' between IT & customer needs to ensure clarity of what is required Support stakeholders in the embedding and handover of projects into business as usual. Business Analysts with strong business knowledge and experience of working in claims, underwriting, finance, or any other insurance area, will be viewed preferably.
Practicus are partnering with a London based NHS organisation who are urgently seeking Interim Head of Procurement (8c/d Inside IR35). Responsible for the development, implementation and on-going management of the Procurement Strategy for the Programme to influence legal compliance of procurement policy and supporting legislation across programme and to generate value for money for the organisation, the Department of Health and Ambulance Service. Lead the development and implementation of procurement policies and system strategies to support tendering, contracts management, spend analytics and supplier performance management. Lead the development and implementation of commercial and supplier management policies and strategies to support the effective management of suppliers, drive best value from contracts and meet the management requirements of the Department of Health, To lead the development of new supply chains including small/medium enterprises (SMEs) to create greater competition and align the business to category procurement strategies. Essential: The interim will have extensive experience in both Procurement Management and Contract Management, particularly in relation to communication and information technology systems. Accountable and responsible for the strategic selection of communication services on behalf of all trusts nationally. Responsible for the relationship management structure (how the parties work together to make both day to day operational decisions as well as strategic decisions) Setting strategic direction for exit management plans as a controlling mechanism to encourage the organisations to make ethical, proactive changes for the mutual benefit of all the parties. Compliance to special concerns and regulations, which include the more traditional components of contract compliance Excellent engagement skills at all levels of seniority Passion for delivery, willing to go the extra mile for the project at hand RATE: £350.00 to £500.00 per day (INSIDE IR35) START: March DURATIONS: 6 months initially INTERVIEWS: March PLEASE SEND YOUR CV ASAP TO RAJ BHARADVA VIA THE APPLY NOW BUTTON, THANKS.
Feb 19, 2019
Contract
Practicus are partnering with a London based NHS organisation who are urgently seeking Interim Head of Procurement (8c/d Inside IR35). Responsible for the development, implementation and on-going management of the Procurement Strategy for the Programme to influence legal compliance of procurement policy and supporting legislation across programme and to generate value for money for the organisation, the Department of Health and Ambulance Service. Lead the development and implementation of procurement policies and system strategies to support tendering, contracts management, spend analytics and supplier performance management. Lead the development and implementation of commercial and supplier management policies and strategies to support the effective management of suppliers, drive best value from contracts and meet the management requirements of the Department of Health, To lead the development of new supply chains including small/medium enterprises (SMEs) to create greater competition and align the business to category procurement strategies. Essential: The interim will have extensive experience in both Procurement Management and Contract Management, particularly in relation to communication and information technology systems. Accountable and responsible for the strategic selection of communication services on behalf of all trusts nationally. Responsible for the relationship management structure (how the parties work together to make both day to day operational decisions as well as strategic decisions) Setting strategic direction for exit management plans as a controlling mechanism to encourage the organisations to make ethical, proactive changes for the mutual benefit of all the parties. Compliance to special concerns and regulations, which include the more traditional components of contract compliance Excellent engagement skills at all levels of seniority Passion for delivery, willing to go the extra mile for the project at hand RATE: £350.00 to £500.00 per day (INSIDE IR35) START: March DURATIONS: 6 months initially INTERVIEWS: March PLEASE SEND YOUR CV ASAP TO RAJ BHARADVA VIA THE APPLY NOW BUTTON, THANKS.
Oakleaf are delighted to be retained with a PE backed property business who are looking for their first European HRD.Office locations include London, Stockholm and Germany.This is a small organisation requiring high touch HR.The ideal candidate will have worked in a small global organisation, with experience in Germany is critical.Used to working in a US HQ business.The ideal candidate will have worked in a professional services business with a strong generalist background. You will be expected to travel internationally 25% of your time - across Europe and trips to the US
Feb 19, 2019
Full time
Oakleaf are delighted to be retained with a PE backed property business who are looking for their first European HRD.Office locations include London, Stockholm and Germany.This is a small organisation requiring high touch HR.The ideal candidate will have worked in a small global organisation, with experience in Germany is critical.Used to working in a US HQ business.The ideal candidate will have worked in a professional services business with a strong generalist background. You will be expected to travel internationally 25% of your time - across Europe and trips to the US
Interim HR Project Manager - £500 p/d Annapurna HR are working with a leading FMCG firm based in the city on an Interim HR Project Manager role to support a change programmes in leadership and talent. My client are looking for someone with strong project management skills who has experience working in a global matrix environment to support ongoing change programmes in the leadership and talent space. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a global programme in the talent space to have a major impact on the business moving forward. For more information contact Phil Roberts -
Feb 19, 2019
Full time
Interim HR Project Manager - £500 p/d Annapurna HR are working with a leading FMCG firm based in the city on an Interim HR Project Manager role to support a change programmes in leadership and talent. My client are looking for someone with strong project management skills who has experience working in a global matrix environment to support ongoing change programmes in the leadership and talent space. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a global programme in the talent space to have a major impact on the business moving forward. For more information contact Phil Roberts -
An active investment management firm, using thematic ideas about the long-term investment landscape to create and manage strategies that help secure clients' futures. Newton thinks on a global basis, with its single London-based investment team working collaboratively across asset classes and regions. The firm builds bold solutions, designed to meet the real-world challenges clients face, and the team manage them responsibly in the broadest sense - through embedding environmental, social and governance considerations, and engaging on issues that affect their clients. Those clients are based around the world, and include pension funds, corporations and charities. The Performance Analyst role is an exciting opportunity to work with the Performance team to work on and help deliver Newton's strategic performance platform. This project is associated with a larger strategic programme of work aligned to the business re-structuring strategy. Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, collaborate on requirements and ensure that the technology strategy is aligned with the business goals and corporate strategy Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Actively participate in the delivery life-cycle including Agile and other methodologies and develop documentation such as system user guides and business process Responsible for the business analysis function within the project, working collaboratively with the other assigned Business Analysts and development teams to deliver the required functionality. Work with the development team throughout the life cycle of a project, attending stand-ups, and creating high quality user stories Job Specification In depth knowledge of Investment Performance, Attribution and GIPS Compliance Exceptional knowledge of business processes, workflows and experience of business process re-engineering for Investment Performance Extensive, hands-on experience and a deep understanding of Factset Performance Measurement and Attribution A good understanding of performance for Client Reporting Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
Feb 19, 2019
An active investment management firm, using thematic ideas about the long-term investment landscape to create and manage strategies that help secure clients' futures. Newton thinks on a global basis, with its single London-based investment team working collaboratively across asset classes and regions. The firm builds bold solutions, designed to meet the real-world challenges clients face, and the team manage them responsibly in the broadest sense - through embedding environmental, social and governance considerations, and engaging on issues that affect their clients. Those clients are based around the world, and include pension funds, corporations and charities. The Performance Analyst role is an exciting opportunity to work with the Performance team to work on and help deliver Newton's strategic performance platform. This project is associated with a larger strategic programme of work aligned to the business re-structuring strategy. Build strong relationships with business stakeholders, collaborate on requirements and ensure that the technology strategy is aligned with the business goals and corporate strategy Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Actively participate in the delivery life-cycle including Agile and other methodologies and develop documentation such as system user guides and business process Responsible for the business analysis function within the project, working collaboratively with the other assigned Business Analysts and development teams to deliver the required functionality. Work with the development team throughout the life cycle of a project, attending stand-ups, and creating high quality user stories Job Specification In depth knowledge of Investment Performance, Attribution and GIPS Compliance Exceptional knowledge of business processes, workflows and experience of business process re-engineering for Investment Performance Extensive, hands-on experience and a deep understanding of Factset Performance Measurement and Attribution A good understanding of performance for Client Reporting Randstad Financial & Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial & Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003
Your new Company A global leader within the energy sector is looking to appoint a Business Analyst/Tester for their team in Sunbury. Your new role as the Business Analyst/Tester You will join new Agile delivery squad who will be delivering the security tooling for the CICD software delivery pipelines. You will work with the Product Owner and Agile team to capture and elaborate the user stories. You will perform quality testing and creation of automated testing scripts, provide documentation including release notes for new features, report on defects and communicate new features to stakeholders. To be successful as the Business Analyst/Tester You will be able to demonstrate experience of performing Business Analyst and Testing activities within an Agile team. You will also have the ability to understand complex technical concepts and present them in simple terms to non-technical team members and clients. You will be able to interact with internal and external customers and also perform quality testing and creation of automated testing scripts. You will have previously worked in software development or CICD pipeline implementation. What you'll get in return 3-month contract paying up to £580 per day What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 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 at hays.co.uk
Feb 19, 2019
Your new Company A global leader within the energy sector is looking to appoint a Business Analyst/Tester for their team in Sunbury. Your new role as the Business Analyst/Tester You will join new Agile delivery squad who will be delivering the security tooling for the CICD software delivery pipelines. You will work with the Product Owner and Agile team to capture and elaborate the user stories. You will perform quality testing and creation of automated testing scripts, provide documentation including release notes for new features, report on defects and communicate new features to stakeholders. To be successful as the Business Analyst/Tester You will be able to demonstrate experience of performing Business Analyst and Testing activities within an Agile team. You will also have the ability to understand complex technical concepts and present them in simple terms to non-technical team members and clients. You will be able to interact with internal and external customers and also perform quality testing and creation of automated testing scripts. You will have previously worked in software development or CICD pipeline implementation. What you'll get in return 3-month contract paying up to £580 per day What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 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 at hays.co.uk
Head of IT Overview: A global British FTSE250 financial with 1600+ users in over 60 locations worldwide are looking to recruit an experienced Head of IT based at their central London office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced to join an industry leading global organisation in a prominent and influential position. The role will report directly into the global CTO, as the Head of IT, you will have a deep understanding of IT service management, infrastructure and application management. Role & Responsibilities: ·Lead a Management team of 8 and 55 IT staff to providing services to 1,600 users over 60 locations worldwide ·Responsible for all aspects of the delivery of an optimal end user experience. ·Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures ·Ensuring the Infrastructure, end user experience, internal development meet the highest standards and undertake a continuous improvement strategy. ·Be a key part of the company executive team, driving change through technology. ·Develop and lead relationships with key internal decision makers and department heads globally in order to maintain and improve customer satisfaction. ? ·Maintain IT budget controls, working closely with the CFO. ·Ensuring projects achieve the desired outcome, on-time and meeting both financial and customer expectations. Essential Skills & Experience: ·Minimum of 10 years management experience in IT service delivery, infrastructure, customer services delivery or similar roles. ·Proven track record in delivering IT leadership in a FTSE 250 structure. ·Exceptional communication skills and the ability to present to and influence the Board. ·The role needs the candidate to be able to appreciate strategy and think outside the box to take a broader picture view on situations. ·Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to think critically. Desirable: ·University degree in a technology related field ·Membership of relevant professional bodies Package: ·£100k- 125k basic salary ·Annual bonus ·Excellent company contributory pension ·Excellent benefits package
Feb 19, 2019
Head of IT Overview: A global British FTSE250 financial with 1600+ users in over 60 locations worldwide are looking to recruit an experienced Head of IT based at their central London office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced to join an industry leading global organisation in a prominent and influential position. The role will report directly into the global CTO, as the Head of IT, you will have a deep understanding of IT service management, infrastructure and application management. Role & Responsibilities: ·Lead a Management team of 8 and 55 IT staff to providing services to 1,600 users over 60 locations worldwide ·Responsible for all aspects of the delivery of an optimal end user experience. ·Develop and implement all IT policies and procedures ·Ensuring the Infrastructure, end user experience, internal development meet the highest standards and undertake a continuous improvement strategy. ·Be a key part of the company executive team, driving change through technology. ·Develop and lead relationships with key internal decision makers and department heads globally in order to maintain and improve customer satisfaction. ? ·Maintain IT budget controls, working closely with the CFO. ·Ensuring projects achieve the desired outcome, on-time and meeting both financial and customer expectations. Essential Skills & Experience: ·Minimum of 10 years management experience in IT service delivery, infrastructure, customer services delivery or similar roles. ·Proven track record in delivering IT leadership in a FTSE 250 structure. ·Exceptional communication skills and the ability to present to and influence the Board. ·The role needs the candidate to be able to appreciate strategy and think outside the box to take a broader picture view on situations. ·Excellent problem solving skills with the ability to think critically. Desirable: ·University degree in a technology related field ·Membership of relevant professional bodies Package: ·£100k- 125k basic salary ·Annual bonus ·Excellent company contributory pension ·Excellent benefits package
Project Manager | Lloyd's of London | Permanent - up to £85K A Lloyd's of London underwriter is looking for a Project Manager to pro-actively project manage large individual and/or multiple medium-smaller-scale initiatives with competing deadlines in line with the Change Management Framework: Utilising strong industry knowledge, understand the needs and constructively, challenge to determine solutions meet with scope, budget and timeline Support the Head of Change in the developing Change Management Framework and championing its benefits across the Group Responsibilities To undertake all aspects of the planning process and to maintain and manage detailed plans throughout the project life cycle, taking account of dependencies and resource requirements To work with all stakeholders, contributors, vendors and suppliers (including IT) to ensure project deliverables are met to plan and budget To create the necessary project documentation, ensuring all project documents are complete, accurate, current and stored appropriately To develop the Business Case in consultation with the various stakeholders, suppliers and IT To ensure that the Business Case is regularly reviewed and updated throughout the life cycle of the project Extensive stakeholder engagement with peers and customers Bring an inquisitive mind-set, not afraid to ask questions and/or challenge accepted norms and championing continuous improvement Excellent visual presentation skills with the ability to dissect complex issues and articulate options/solutions to stakeholders Support stakeholders in making the recommended changes, including helping to resolve any issues Where necessary, act as a 'translator' between IT & customer needs to ensure clarity of what is required Support stakeholders in the embedding, handover and closure of projects into business as usual Project Managers with strong business knowledge and experience of working in claims, underwriting, finance, or any other insurance area, will be viewed preferably.
Feb 19, 2019
Full time
Project Manager | Lloyd's of London | Permanent - up to £85K A Lloyd's of London underwriter is looking for a Project Manager to pro-actively project manage large individual and/or multiple medium-smaller-scale initiatives with competing deadlines in line with the Change Management Framework: Utilising strong industry knowledge, understand the needs and constructively, challenge to determine solutions meet with scope, budget and timeline Support the Head of Change in the developing Change Management Framework and championing its benefits across the Group Responsibilities To undertake all aspects of the planning process and to maintain and manage detailed plans throughout the project life cycle, taking account of dependencies and resource requirements To work with all stakeholders, contributors, vendors and suppliers (including IT) to ensure project deliverables are met to plan and budget To create the necessary project documentation, ensuring all project documents are complete, accurate, current and stored appropriately To develop the Business Case in consultation with the various stakeholders, suppliers and IT To ensure that the Business Case is regularly reviewed and updated throughout the life cycle of the project Extensive stakeholder engagement with peers and customers Bring an inquisitive mind-set, not afraid to ask questions and/or challenge accepted norms and championing continuous improvement Excellent visual presentation skills with the ability to dissect complex issues and articulate options/solutions to stakeholders Support stakeholders in making the recommended changes, including helping to resolve any issues Where necessary, act as a 'translator' between IT & customer needs to ensure clarity of what is required Support stakeholders in the embedding, handover and closure of projects into business as usual Project Managers with strong business knowledge and experience of working in claims, underwriting, finance, or any other insurance area, will be viewed preferably.
Senior Business Analyst is required to lead projects in market leading business areas that have recently been identified. This is a role requiring a person capable of seeing a project through from initial evaluation right through to solution delivery. The role will enjoy direct interface with both the business lines and the business service teams. A great role for someone looking to establish themselves as a key member of the IT team within a confident progressive personable business. Main responsibilities Captured, clarified and agree the business requirements for the project. Manage stakeholder input across multiple teams and locations. Document the business requirements, procedure and processes in a consistent format. Review the marketplace and evaluate the software ensuring the best solution is sourced - be that buy, adapt or build. Make recommendations to the ICT Directors. Executive Board. Where necessary, make revisions to existing Business processes agreed, communicated and implemented. Ensure each upgrade programme to be tightly managed with respect to time, cost, approvals, and integration with related programmes. Work with the ICT teams to deliver, support and train to ensure a smooth implementation. About you Likely to have completed at least 10 years as a business analyst / project lead within the professional services industries. Exposure to Real Estate would be beneficial but not essential. Comfortable engaging with the business and the management team at all levels of seniority. Experience of gathering business user requirements, documentation & understanding of process mapping business functionality to system capability, along with production of testing and user training and training material to facilitate implementation of solution. Evidence of project management skills including planning, risk management and benefits tracking Experience in using Microsoft tools, including Office Suite, and MS Project and programme management tools and techniques. Experience of organising and delivering workshops would be an advantage Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt messages as required to suit audiences/situations allowing for complexity. Ability to work under pressure maintaining detail and working to deadlines Ability to produce clear documentation in a succinct and accessible manner Excellent analytical & problem solving skills Ability to document, understand and improve processes in a consistent format Personable and a team player with the personal drive to see projects through to conclusion. Strong commercial acumen.
Feb 19, 2019
Senior Business Analyst is required to lead projects in market leading business areas that have recently been identified. This is a role requiring a person capable of seeing a project through from initial evaluation right through to solution delivery. The role will enjoy direct interface with both the business lines and the business service teams. A great role for someone looking to establish themselves as a key member of the IT team within a confident progressive personable business. Main responsibilities Captured, clarified and agree the business requirements for the project. Manage stakeholder input across multiple teams and locations. Document the business requirements, procedure and processes in a consistent format. Review the marketplace and evaluate the software ensuring the best solution is sourced - be that buy, adapt or build. Make recommendations to the ICT Directors. Executive Board. Where necessary, make revisions to existing Business processes agreed, communicated and implemented. Ensure each upgrade programme to be tightly managed with respect to time, cost, approvals, and integration with related programmes. Work with the ICT teams to deliver, support and train to ensure a smooth implementation. About you Likely to have completed at least 10 years as a business analyst / project lead within the professional services industries. Exposure to Real Estate would be beneficial but not essential. Comfortable engaging with the business and the management team at all levels of seniority. Experience of gathering business user requirements, documentation & understanding of process mapping business functionality to system capability, along with production of testing and user training and training material to facilitate implementation of solution. Evidence of project management skills including planning, risk management and benefits tracking Experience in using Microsoft tools, including Office Suite, and MS Project and programme management tools and techniques. Experience of organising and delivering workshops would be an advantage Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to adapt messages as required to suit audiences/situations allowing for complexity. Ability to work under pressure maintaining detail and working to deadlines Ability to produce clear documentation in a succinct and accessible manner Excellent analytical & problem solving skills Ability to document, understand and improve processes in a consistent format Personable and a team player with the personal drive to see projects through to conclusion. Strong commercial acumen.
Job: 'Design Management' 'Service Design' Commissioning Your new company An independent charity and advisor on design. Your new role The Chief Design Officer will inspire, lead and manage a senior team, ensuring clear objectives and performance development plans are in place. Strategy Play an integral role on the council's strategy and oversee its delivery and development bringing a design approach and design knowledge into the formulation and development of the organisation's programmes, management and plans. Support the Chief Executive in delivering our strategy. The CDO will drive and advise on the ongoing development of the council as a national strategic body. Lead Directors and senior staff across programmes, Policy and Research and Marketing and Communications to drive and foster cross business working Design industry leadership Formulate the council's overarching position and statements on design-related issues and represent the council to government, sectors and the media. Support the Chief Executive in engagement with government departments, providing Design insight and evidence to influence policy and generate income. Be the council's strategic design ambassador and principal point of contact for design industry organisations and industry sectors. Maintain a strong dialogue and foster collaboration. Represent the council on platforms and forums in the UK and internationally. Business Development and Commercial Activity Lead the Business Development strategy across the business and associated Commercial Activity for the council. Grow and diversify our client base across the public, private and social sectors. Foster synergies across our business development and programmes to sell and cross sell to clients and develop strategic partnerships. Identify our procurement, commissioning and sponsorship routes across programmes and lead in the delivery of mechanisms to support our contracting. Develop the commercial structures of our offers and associated contract arrangements Programme development Conceive new programmes and develop existing programmes that tackle relevant challenges applying design thinking to the development process, based on the application of existing council methods and tools, as well as new ones. Ensure that existing and new programmes are established with all operational and commercial requirements including contracts, project plans and skilled teams aligned to the organisation's protocols. Maintain a visible and well-reported pipeline of programmes linked integrally to the forecast and budget processes of the organisation. Work with the directors to develop and implement rigorous financial and contractual models for each programme bringing commercial expertise and leadership. Programme delivery Oversee the implementation of design approaches within and across programmes. Support on the delivery of programmes through goal-setting, maintaining quality control and by supervising staff. Establish and maintain strong client and stakeholder management. Monitor and report on the progress of existing and new programmes. Design knowledge management Drive design knowledge management across all programmes to ensure that methods are properly captured, transferred and applied consistently. Build and oversee an accessible bank of design tools, methods and processes as applied to and derived from within the council's programmes. Support and collaborate with the Built Environment Experts and Design Associates to review, test and develop methods, tools and approaches. Lead and advise on design training. Design commissioning Maintain and develop the council's overarching approach to commissioning external consultancies. What you'll need to succeed Degree in service design and/or design management. A highly experienced service design practitioner and a recognised thought leader, with an extensive portfolio of relevant and recent service design and/or design management work in commercial practice. Proven experience and understanding of digital user experience (UX) in the design, development and delivery of products and services. Entrepreneurial with proven experience in developing and delivering design strategy and design led innovation programmes, services and partnerships to generate significant commercial income and margin Significant design industry experience in addressing current design issues, including an understanding of the role of design in management, service design and innovation. A sound understanding of design in all its forms from digital, product and service design through to design in the built environment. Proven experience in leading and managing senior teams to drive transformation and deliver organisation objectives, programmes and services. Strong design networks nationally and desirably internationally with the ability to build and maintain key stakeholder relationships Credibility and an ability to represent an organisation with the industry, media, and high-level key stakeholders Proven experience in pitching and leading on the development of commercial and contractual models and terms with high level clients, partners and stakeholders. Can demonstrate clear understanding of design's value, impact and ROI Ability to generate new business opportunities and skills to identify and realise commercial partnerships and funding. Practical and forward-looking design knowledge and expertise, including design approaches, methods and tools used to drive innovation and its delivery. What you'll get in return Salary plus benefits Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. 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Feb 19, 2019
Job: 'Design Management' 'Service Design' Commissioning Your new company An independent charity and advisor on design. Your new role The Chief Design Officer will inspire, lead and manage a senior team, ensuring clear objectives and performance development plans are in place. Strategy Play an integral role on the council's strategy and oversee its delivery and development bringing a design approach and design knowledge into the formulation and development of the organisation's programmes, management and plans. Support the Chief Executive in delivering our strategy. The CDO will drive and advise on the ongoing development of the council as a national strategic body. Lead Directors and senior staff across programmes, Policy and Research and Marketing and Communications to drive and foster cross business working Design industry leadership Formulate the council's overarching position and statements on design-related issues and represent the council to government, sectors and the media. Support the Chief Executive in engagement with government departments, providing Design insight and evidence to influence policy and generate income. Be the council's strategic design ambassador and principal point of contact for design industry organisations and industry sectors. Maintain a strong dialogue and foster collaboration. Represent the council on platforms and forums in the UK and internationally. Business Development and Commercial Activity Lead the Business Development strategy across the business and associated Commercial Activity for the council. Grow and diversify our client base across the public, private and social sectors. Foster synergies across our business development and programmes to sell and cross sell to clients and develop strategic partnerships. Identify our procurement, commissioning and sponsorship routes across programmes and lead in the delivery of mechanisms to support our contracting. Develop the commercial structures of our offers and associated contract arrangements Programme development Conceive new programmes and develop existing programmes that tackle relevant challenges applying design thinking to the development process, based on the application of existing council methods and tools, as well as new ones. Ensure that existing and new programmes are established with all operational and commercial requirements including contracts, project plans and skilled teams aligned to the organisation's protocols. Maintain a visible and well-reported pipeline of programmes linked integrally to the forecast and budget processes of the organisation. Work with the directors to develop and implement rigorous financial and contractual models for each programme bringing commercial expertise and leadership. Programme delivery Oversee the implementation of design approaches within and across programmes. Support on the delivery of programmes through goal-setting, maintaining quality control and by supervising staff. Establish and maintain strong client and stakeholder management. Monitor and report on the progress of existing and new programmes. Design knowledge management Drive design knowledge management across all programmes to ensure that methods are properly captured, transferred and applied consistently. Build and oversee an accessible bank of design tools, methods and processes as applied to and derived from within the council's programmes. Support and collaborate with the Built Environment Experts and Design Associates to review, test and develop methods, tools and approaches. Lead and advise on design training. Design commissioning Maintain and develop the council's overarching approach to commissioning external consultancies. What you'll need to succeed Degree in service design and/or design management. A highly experienced service design practitioner and a recognised thought leader, with an extensive portfolio of relevant and recent service design and/or design management work in commercial practice. Proven experience and understanding of digital user experience (UX) in the design, development and delivery of products and services. Entrepreneurial with proven experience in developing and delivering design strategy and design led innovation programmes, services and partnerships to generate significant commercial income and margin Significant design industry experience in addressing current design issues, including an understanding of the role of design in management, service design and innovation. A sound understanding of design in all its forms from digital, product and service design through to design in the built environment. Proven experience in leading and managing senior teams to drive transformation and deliver organisation objectives, programmes and services. Strong design networks nationally and desirably internationally with the ability to build and maintain key stakeholder relationships Credibility and an ability to represent an organisation with the industry, media, and high-level key stakeholders Proven experience in pitching and leading on the development of commercial and contractual models and terms with high level clients, partners and stakeholders. Can demonstrate clear understanding of design's value, impact and ROI Ability to generate new business opportunities and skills to identify and realise commercial partnerships and funding. Practical and forward-looking design knowledge and expertise, including design approaches, methods and tools used to drive innovation and its delivery. What you'll get in return Salary plus benefits Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. 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I am working with a leading investment bank in London to recruit into their market risk team. The function develops models for stress testing VaR and losses in the banks trading portfolio, and faces off to the regulator in regards to market risk matters for ICAAP and CCAR purposes. We are looking for someone with a statistical skillset and strong knowledge of market risk. A good analytical mind is necessary and statistical modelling will be done in R and Python. If you are looking for a great platform to build a career in a market risk team within investment banking, this will be a great environment to develop and grow. The head of the function is very experienced and the team has grown steadily over time. Compensation wise, they are flexible depending on experience and value add, with a range of £90,000 - £120,000 plus bonus and benefits
Feb 19, 2019
I am working with a leading investment bank in London to recruit into their market risk team. The function develops models for stress testing VaR and losses in the banks trading portfolio, and faces off to the regulator in regards to market risk matters for ICAAP and CCAR purposes. We are looking for someone with a statistical skillset and strong knowledge of market risk. A good analytical mind is necessary and statistical modelling will be done in R and Python. If you are looking for a great platform to build a career in a market risk team within investment banking, this will be a great environment to develop and grow. The head of the function is very experienced and the team has grown steadily over time. Compensation wise, they are flexible depending on experience and value add, with a range of £90,000 - £120,000 plus bonus and benefits
I'm currently working closely with a global investment bank, who have a number of exciting opportunities available for Model Validation Quants in their growing team. The team focuses on valuation models used for linear/nonlinear rates, long dated FX and hybrid derivatives. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop cutting-edge benchmark models in C++ and work very closely with Front Office quantitative analysts and traders. They will have management responsibility in addition to this. As part of the model development, C++ and Python will be required as well as excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics to a non-technical audience. The salary on offer is £90k - £120k + bonus
Feb 19, 2019
I'm currently working closely with a global investment bank, who have a number of exciting opportunities available for Model Validation Quants in their growing team. The team focuses on valuation models used for linear/nonlinear rates, long dated FX and hybrid derivatives. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop cutting-edge benchmark models in C++ and work very closely with Front Office quantitative analysts and traders. They will have management responsibility in addition to this. As part of the model development, C++ and Python will be required as well as excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical topics to a non-technical audience. The salary on offer is £90k - £120k + bonus
