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The Head of Settlement Operations performs a key role, ensuring delivery of complete, accurate and timely settlement within all group members. The role also requires forecasting, planning and arrangement of liquidity facilities to ensure all settlements meet obligations at all times.

The Head of Settlement Operations manages a number of external relationships, including suppliers of services to Treasury and Central Banks and settlement agents in a number of markets. The role manages a team of 5. The successful candidate is likely to have significant line management experience.

Key Accountabilities:

Develop and ensure delivery of complete, accurate and reliable treasury & settlement service to all Members
Anticipate liquidity requirements and ensure facilities are in place to guarantee timely completion of settlement
Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks arising from settlement operations
Ensure full compliance with all financial and regulatory regulations
Develop, test and maintain business continuity plans for settlement operations
Develop and ensure delivery of management reporting and information
Build and manage relationships with Central Banks and other settlement agents
Negotiate terms, develop and manage relationships with third party service suppliers

If you feel you meet these specific requirements, feel free to send through your updated CV. I look forward to hearing from you.

www.badenochandclark.com - Let's find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User.


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Contact Jemma Tilbrook
Telephone 0207 634 0300
Fax 020 7634 0105

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The ILO is looking to appoint five members to its audit committee, the Independent Oversight Advisory Committee (IOAC), for a three-year term. The IOAC assists the Governing Body and the Director-General in exercising their oversight responsibilities. All members should have experience and appropriate qualifications as a senior oversight professional, auditor or senior financial manager. The members shall be proficient in at least one of the three working languages of the
ILO (English, French, Spanish).

Please note that the selected members will not receive a fee for services rendered. They will, however, receive a daily allowance and be reimbursed for travel expenses incurred to attend Committee meetings. The Committee will, in principle, meet up to three times per year, normally in Geneva.

Further information on the IOAC and the selection procedure is available at http://www.ilo.org/public/english/edmas/ioac/index.htm

Please forward letters of interest accompanied by a recent curriculum vitae by clicking 'Apply'.

Closing date: 25 May 2012

Job Reference: ACM

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Working closely with a cross functional team from Group level and operating company, model the profitability and potential of growing revenues in specific market segments. The output will inform refinements of both network investment plans and marketing focus. The initial focus will be with one of our client's smaller opco's based in the Middle East, involving frequent travel to the operating company.

However, the model must also form part of a transferable ‘toolkit’ – enabling the insight and learnings to be replicated quickly across the Group. You will then move on within the group to support the "toolkit" deployment across the group.

We are searching for a candidate that has a strong telecom technical background with strong understanding of management accounting (possibly management accountant with very strong technical appreciation).

In depth understanding of mobile data / broadband value chain – with some experience working in an MNO/telecom consulting firm involved in network planning
Experienced at building bottom up mobile telecom cost models
Expert in building complex spreadsheet models that have informed decisions to improve profitability
Project management experience – delivering to agreed deadlines
Managing inputs from diverse virtual teams – Finance / Commercial / Marketing / Technical
Presenting findings in a clear and compelling way
Emerging market (MENA and Asia) experience

Job Reference: sm/BM
Contact: Socrates Minas
Phone: 00 357 24 030 127
Address: Office No: 202 Tersefanou Avenue, Larnaca, Cyprus 7550]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:15:17 GMT
Our global client is looking for a German speaking IT Operations Manager for their Data Centre.

Responsible for ensuring the services meet contractually obligated SLA's
Responsible for overseeing all Data Center Operations, including 24x7
Manage team of 10
Direct team workload, including upgrades to system components as necessary
Handle incident reports and interface with customers as needed
Ensure incidents are resolved in a timely manner
Interface with development group on required system updates/upgrades
Need to be on-call and be available after hours for emergencies
Unix skills a must
Storage and database understanding
Interface with suppliers and vendors on procuring and purchasing of equipment
Need to be able to pass a trusted employee background check consisting of:
Previous work in an operations environment a must
Previous data center management a plus
Understanding of Public Key Infrastructure a plus
Fluent in German and English



Job Reference: 6468
Contact: Lindsay Munns
Phone: 020 7936 9425]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:14:24 GMT
Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations you will:

Be responsible for the strategic direction, leadership and operational management of community health services in the division
Lead the improvement and development of clinical services, enabling them to operate efficiently and effectively in a business-like environment, ensure quality and improve patient experience
Be responsible for the growth and development of local strategic partnerships in the context of delivering more integrated health and social care
Be accountable for financial and operational performance, governance and relationship management in the area served by the division

The Person

A proven track record of success within a senior operational within an NHS environment
A commercial thinker who is able to work collaboratively with a strong Board of proven leadership skills, working with a range of stakeholders in a change orientated environment
Flair for influencing and negotiating in high pressure situations whilst building strong and lasting relationships across functional and business boundaries

To be successful in this pivotal role, you must have a true passion for improving the standards of health care in the community and a desire to develop a culture of inclusive and informed decision making across all functions.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Jonathan Phillips on 01925 438094 or 07817 988490. Method of application will be CV and covering letter.

For an informal discussion please call Jonathan Phillips on 01925-438094. Apply with your CV and covering letter by clicking on 'Apply', quoting reference JP/5881/Axon, or write to Axon Resourcing Ltd, The White House, Wilderspool Park, Greenall`s Avenue, Stockton Heath, Cheshire.]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:13:27 GMT
As part of the central Business Change Team, you will support the development of a central source of programme-level support, knowledge, collateral and events that enable deployment sites and the wider business to successfully manage the change required to implement the system.

As a senior event Facilitator, build a community of senior stakeholders from across the business by designing, delivering and facilitating senior stakeholder events (e.g. quarterly senior events and on-going working groups) to both strengthen the design of the solution (working with other programme workstreams) and build ambassadors and advocates for the business; manage a roadmap of events for users and stakeholders at key sites to build and maintain interest before the solution is deployed.

As part of the Business Change Team:

Work with the Deployment Lead on the design of a Change Delivery Guide and Change Toolkit that will be used by the Deployment Team Implementation Consultants and Business Relationship Managers to effectively deploy the solution and manage the transition of learning operations
Help deliver local change activities during deployment such as change readiness assessments or training and development
Work with the Communications Lead to develop a central set of business change products and collateral for general stakeholder engagement (e.g. briefing packs, rich pictures, posters and flyers, etc.)
Provide a central source of support to the leadership team in preparing for and delivering meetings with senior stakeholders
Work with the Communications Lead in managing general awareness communications and senior stakeholder meetings

Job Reference: CFM128
Contact: Julian Mccallum
Phone: 020 7747 5399
Address: 14-16 Regent Street, London SW1Y 4P]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:12:06 GMT
The main duties and responsibilities held by the consultant will include:

Generating new Basel 3 liquidity reports & RWA adjustment reports for the parallel run phase of the Basel 3 programme
Responsible for ensuring the data integrity of the databases supporting the evolving Basel 3 requirements
Work with the programme team to ensure the reports are in line with the evolving regulations, generate scenario analysis and develop internal business MI as required
Document the evolving processes and procedures to ensure an orderly transition to a BAU function in due course
Assist the business team in understanding their new reports along with the associated impacts as well as the status and progress of associated data quality issues
Undertake ad hoc reports, as required, for the CBD programme team

The successful candidate must have:

A working knowledge of MS Access and Excel is crucial
Experience of working with large databases is essential
Prior experience of working in a financial reporting or financial control role within a bank is preferred. This would include experience of undertaking reconciliations and initiating data clean-up for reporting purposes.
An accounting qualification would be nice but not essential
Previous experience of working in a reporting environment involving Bank of England Statistical reporting or RWA reporting would be an advantage
No prior knowledge of liquidity is required

This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a small team. If you are interested in applying please quote job ref LUN149467. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are only able to contact suitable candidates.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Luke Nihill at Marks Sattin on 0207 321 5000 or apply with an up to date CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button.

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contact Luke Nihill
telephone 0207 321 5000]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:11:07 GMT
Robert Half International is currently recruiting for an Audit project in central London but largely based in Brighton.
The Role

We are looking for qualified/part-qualified auditors who ideally, must be from an audit background within practice. If you are immediately available and meet the above criteria, then please submit your CV and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
Salary & Benefits

The duration of this role is up to 5 months and paying £30 per hour.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.

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contact Ben Nicholson
telephone 44-207-389-6902 fax 0207 389 6999]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:10:02 GMT This role will be responsible for managing the performance testing of new systems which are to be integrated, in terms of progress and results against critical success factors and to validate test scope and coverage. The testing will be carried out by a combination of 3rd party suppliers, thus good supplier management experience is essential.


Main Duties/ Responsibilities
•To act as the Performance Test Delivery Manager, working with the Environment team to ensure all aspects of the environments being provisioned - infrastructure, artefacts, data, code deployment and content - are available and ready to use by users, testers etc. at the specified date and time.
•To direct and manage all activities relating to Performance Testing to ensure that functional and non-functional requirements are delivered within agreed timescales.
•To ensure that Performance Testing will provide confirmation that the Production system will perform as required.
•The production/assurance of agreed Performance Test Strategy and Plans.
•The Performance Test Specification - assurance of test procedures, data, and test cases
•The set up and agreement with suppliers of appropriate reporting, governance and document production.
•The set up and agreement with suppliers of appropriate processes for managing code upgrades, defects, issue resolution.
•Performance Test Execution - responsible for management of suppliers carrying out the performance testing of the System in line with the test specification and agreed test procedures/approach.
•Performance Test defect management in association with suppliers and the Defect manager.
•Management and delivery of plans to ensure all necessary preparation and execution tasks and dependencies are included.
•Ongoing management of those plans to achieve the delivery goals.


Skills/ Experience Required
This role requires significant experience of technical management and delivery of major technology programmes and systems and all aspects of the testing lifecycle, specifically managing Performance Testing on major technology programmes.
•It will be necessary to work with internal staff, as well as resources from third party service providers and product vendors.
•It will also be necessary to optimise delivery from service providers who operate within a variety of different contracts.
•Must be able to bring best practice knowledge to complex, time bound, multi-component programmes.
•Must have skills in production of test management processes, strategies and plans.


Evaluation Criteria
1.Evidence of significant experience of developing, delivering and managing Performance Testing on major technology programmes/projects.
2.Evidence of development of successful performance testing strategies and plans.
3.Evidence of successful management of multiple suppliers to deliver agreed outcomes.
4.Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
5.Management of risks, assumptions and issues.

Additional Comments
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Basic Security Check, which is at a cost of £25.
]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:08:43 GMT Our Central Government Client is looking for a Test Manager to be based in Leeds on a 6 month contract. This is an immediate requirement.
This role will be responsible for managing a test team and managing external suppliers. The testing will be carried out by a combination of 3rd party suppliers, thus good supplier management experience is essential.


Main Duties/ Responsibilities
The objective of this programme is to establish the testing stream where functionality is tested by driving a common data set through the system, including across external interfaces.

• Engage in the planning/analysis with stakeholders, Project Managers, Third Party suppliers, Data Warehousing specialists and architects
• Undertake the "end to end" path analysis
• Produce the Test Strategy, Test Cases and Test scripts and Test Plans, aligned with the Joined Up test route analysis. Define the Test Data required to undertake Joined Up Testing.
• Deliver testing for the future scheme
• Report to the project board on a weekly basis.
• Document and close the Work Package so that the deliverable can be handed over to a different set of resources.


Skills/ Experience Required
Significant experience in managing wide ranging testing activities involving multiple teams and suppliers in a major programme
Expertise in the technical management of major technology programmes and systems integration including all aspects of the testing lifecycle.
Experience of developing end to end testing paths and related analysis activity.
Good stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical skills with proven ability to persuade and influence decision making.
Evidence of production of test strategies, development of test cases and test scripts in a major technology programme.
Experience of working with customers, suppliers and key stakeholders to identify end to end testing paths



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Our External Communications / PR Executive will support the extended business to consumer (B2C) transformation programme by managing and executing approved communications campaigns. Duties and Responsibilities will include:

Plan,deliver and measure successful external communications campaigns,working with internal teams,external stakeholders and agencies
Managing campaign plans
Plan,deliver and measure successful customer,community engagement and stakeholder events
Implementation and monitoring of campaign performance
Customer insight
Customer proposition and customer journey
Customer acquisition
Channel analysis and measurement
Digital marketing and digital campaigns
Social media marketing
In-store promotions
Marcoms collateral development



This is very much a hands on delivery role performing the strategy already in place from the senior communications team

To be successful in this role, you will need to be degree qualified in a related discipline and be able to demonstrate significant experience in a similar B2C communications role. Experience in ALT (Above the Line) advertising would be a distinct asset. You will be an excellent written and oral communicator, with an ability to think creatively whilst paying attention to detail. Experience within a large transformation or B2C project is essential, ideally from the energy, telecoms, FMCG or tariff based consumer business. You will need to be an advanced user of Excel & PowerPoint.

Only candidates with CV's detailing significant experience in B2C Communications & PR will be contacted.

]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 16:06:28 GMT Start date : June 2012

Our client is looking to us to help them support with the recruitment of an interim Primary Headteacher for one of their Roman Catholic schools. It is a necessity that you are a practising Catholic.

For further information, please email a copy of your CV with supporting statement to paul.horgan@veredus.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 020 7932 4233

Send applications to: paul.horgan@veredus.co.uk]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 15:44:10 GMT An education organisation in the south is looking for an Interim Director of HR to start as soon as possible until the end of September. Candidates must have experience of working with schools, academies or within a local authority education setting at a strategic HR level.

Interested and suitable candidates should send their CV to julie.armor@veredus.co.uk quoting reference JAA/13598

Send applications to: julie.armor@veredus.co.uk

]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 15:40:52 GMT
The key deliverables for this assignment are to Increase the capacity and capability of the fostering and adoption service in recruiting, retaining and supporting foster carers and adopters for the Council. In additional to this, effective management of a transition period from a current fostering and adoption service to a joint Family Placement Service model.

Candidates must have relevant experience as commensurate with Standard 19 – Fitness to provide or manage an adoption agency or adoption support agency and sound knowledge of current legislation and national minimum standards affecting Children's Services.

The Council is hoping to appoint someone to this role with immediate effect for an initial period of 6 months.

If this is of interest and you can demonstrate the skills and experience required, please send a copy of your CV to anna.jay-booth@veredus.co.uk]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 15:38:54 GMT
The requirement is due to planned HR transformation over a period of three years, involving re-organisation, modernisation and harmonisation of systems, processes and policies.
The project will focus primarily upon:

Creating a high performing Centre of Expertise for Strategy and Policy, who are proactive and commercially focussed
Reviewing and developing the full Council Policies and processes to ensure they are commercial, leading practice, compliant and return accountability back to line management
Working in close partnership with the Case Management team and Shared Services to ensure all One Council policies are developed and implemented in a pragmatic, legal and commercial way
Building a high performance culture within the team and across the business by setting clear expectations and objectives, measured through robust performance
Manage and improve the ER climate in the organisation, leading on negotiations/consultations with all recognised trade unions and chairing the appropriate case/policy management forums
Embed a best practice approach to policy development and implementation, including planning effective launches into the business to ensure the behavioural change takes place alongside building appropriate reporting and governance frameworks

If you have significant experience in HR policy and strategy and can demonstrate a successful track record as an interim manager, please send a copy of your CV to anna.jay-booth@veredus.co.uk


Send applications to: anna.jay-booth@veredus.co.uk]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 15:37:46 GMT A local authority in the south east is looking for an interim Co-ordinator for their Safeguarding Adults Board. Candidates must have held a similar role within adult social care previously and be available to start immediately.

Interested and suitable candidates should send their CV to julie.armor@veredus.co.uk quoting reference JAA/SAB.


Send applications to: julie.armor@veredus.co.uk

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Duration: 3-4 Months +

For further information on this role please email : - rachel.silverwood@veredus.co.uk and attach a copy of your CV.



Send applications to: rachel.silverwood@veredus.co.uk]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 15:34:28 GMT
Children’s Services is going through an improvement process so they are therefore looking to identify someone who has worked within an Authority going through an improvement process and has a demonstrable track record of implementing improvements. Applicants must be qualified social workers, have experience of front-line social work practice and significant management experience. Experience at Service Director / Assistant Director level is essential.

If you have the skills and experience required for this role, please send a copy of your CV to Nicola.chiverton@veredus.co.uk


Send applications to: nicola.chiverton@veredus.co.uk]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 15:29:28 GMT This role will be accountable for the successful delivery of the IT components on the Fraud and Error programme.

Main Duties/ Responsibilities
•to drive the delivery of the IT solutions required by the large and complex Fraud and Error (F&E) Programme
•to be the Director responsible for the successful integration of the F&E IT solutions with other Departmental and cross government IT systems
•to work with the Business in exploring the opportunities to be had in replacing the F&E IT systems
•to ensure there is a credible and deliverable IT deliver plan for the F&E programme
•work with the Programme Director in ensuring there is a credible Programme Plan and that risks and issues are identified and managed
•ensure there is a robust IT commercial arrangement
•work with key suppliers to successfully deliver

Skills/ Experience Required
•An individual who has a demonstrable record of successful IT delivery, at scale and under pressure.
•Ideally public sector experience.
•Individual who can act as inspirational content leader (i.e. who will be "hands-on" as necessary but will know when to trust others to do the right things without losing sight of the important issues).
•Have significant levels of personal and organisational influencing skills,
•Clear experience of engaging with and delivering through key suppliers
•An individual who understands new technologies and can develop different approaches where appropriate.
•An individual with the capability, track record and gravitas to provide direction, actively identify and overcome the issues and provide the Programme Director with appropriate assurance for activities under control.
•Engage in innovation and problem solving along with the ability to find ways of pre-empting problems.

Additional Comments
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo Baseline Standard Security Checks, these are at a cost of £25.]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 11:56:36 GMT


Applications are sought from those who can offer the following experience:

Lead test strategy to ensure completion of project gateways
Review key project documentation to ensure the test requirements have been met
Develop a test strategy document for the full scope of testing required during gate c-d
Contribute to the gate C-D implementation planning
Experience of IT and business change testing
Experience of 3rd party product testing
Experience of testing methodology used by the test competency group
Experience of developing test strategy and plans.]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 11:55:35 GMT
Our requirement is for an experienced individual capable of working on their own initiative and communicating effectively with colleagues both verbally and in writing. The successful applicant will play a leading role in the deployment, and ongoing configuration of the BizTalk platform working on integration with line of business applications.

Experience of the public sector (ideally local or central government) would be an advantage.

Main responsibilities of the above role include:

Configuration and maintenance of the BizTalk integration environment
Working with our client to configure the application
Integration of Lagan CRM with BizTalk and other line of business applications
Maintenance of the integration and associated platforms
Liaising with client to obtain requirements
Adhering to change control procedures
Interpreting specifications and amending systems accordingly
Following the software development life cycle when making changes to applications



The following skills are deemed essential:

Experience of BizTalk implementations
Configuring and maintaining BizTalk applications
Creating Schemas, Maps, Pipeline Components and Orchestrations
BizTalk Management Administration skills
.NET programming skills, Visual Studio.Net



Desirable skills:

Lagan CRM integration
Experience with data quality and workflow tools
Experience of integration with Local Government based applications
Experience using software development skills in: C#, Microsoft .NET Framework, , web services
Business Rules Engine - configuration and development
Business Activity Monitoring (BAM)
ESB toolkit
SharePoint Integration
Workflow



Individual Qualities

The successful candidate will be joining an applications team comprising on-site personnel and also working alongside a distributed services team. The applications team is currently delivering some exciting projects affording opportunities to broaden your horizons and work in a dynamic working environment.

We are looking for an expert problem solver and team player who is highly motivated; a self-starter who takes pride in their work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as is a flexible approach to work.]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 11:54:35 GMT The build of the new infrastructure is well underway. The network is largely built, the two pairs of firewalls are installed and servers are currently being configured.
This requirement is for a firewall engineer to complete the configuration of the two pairs of firewalls and support the test process for the new infrastructure, resolving any issues identified during testing.
The Firewall components of the new infrastructure comprise:
1. A pair of Cisco ASA firewalls, already installed and configured in active-active mode; and
2. A pair of Fortinet firewalls, already installed and configured in active-active mode.
Both pairs need configuration to be completed and modified as required based on the test programme.


Main Duties/ Responsibilities
1. Advise and discuss with the GDS team on the best approach to configuration of the firewalls;
2. Complete configuration of the firewalls;
3. In response to test failures to reconfigure as required to resolve the failures and ultimately deliver a working set of components within the complete infrastructure.


Outputs/ Deliverables to be achieved
The principle deliverables will be:
1. Fully configured and working set of firewalls.
2. As built modifications to the documented configuration of the firewalls.


Skills/ Experience Required
Essential
1. Experienced in the implementation and operation of Cisco ASA firewalls
2. Experienced in the implementation and operation of Fortinet Fortigate firewalls;
3. Experienced in the configuration of VPNs; and
4. Experienced in documenting the configuration of firewalls.

Desirable
1. Experience with Manual for VPN configuration.


Formal Qualifications Required
Essential
The candidate must be a Cisco certified engineer with a minimum of an up to date CCNA certification.


Additional Comments
If you do not currently hold the CTC clearance required for this role then please note that you will be required to undergo a Basic Security Check, which is at a cost of £25.
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They are looking for someone with a Financial Services CRM background (Asset Management preferred or something in the Investment Management space). A senior person that can take charge and work with client staff on a 1:1 and workshop facilitation mode

Key skills/Knowledge:

SFDC/Salesforce.Com Config and ideally Dev401
Knowledge of Fins Serv CRM systems such as Onyx, Protrak, Satuit but not expected
Any knowledge of data migration or loading into SFDC also good.
requirements gatehering



If you are interested and available, please call me on 01628 408155 or send me an up to date CV via the link.]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 11:51:53 GMT
The Logistics Project Manager will ensure that all of the many projects which make up the transition programme are clearly defined, understood by partners, and carried through to completion on time.

Duties will include:
To lead the drafting and agreement of the requirements specification and deliverables for logistics/supply chain projects
To drive the development of the work breakdown structure, stage plan and key project documentation in relevant areas
To be accountable for delivering logistics projects within the transition programme, including setting up, briefing and project-managing appropriate teams to carry out the projects they own, and resolving difficulties as they arise
To judge the appropriate level of wider staff and partner consultation
To obtain approval or acceptance for project outputs through the governance requirements

Candidates will be educated to degree level or have the equivalent in experience. You will have proven experience and expertise of delivery Logistics/Supply Chain projects and a deep understanding of industry best practice backed. A minimum of five years' experience of project delivery (from concept to implementation), ideally within high-profile or complex business environments is required. A demonstrable track record of successful project management, preferably in an education or scientific environment or one with specialist health and safety concerns is essential together with experience of setting up a distribution or fulfilment centre. Extensive experience of managing suppliers is also essential. A Prince 2 qualified practitioner is highly desired.
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• To elicit key business requirements and articulate the scope to support the communication of objectives for change.
• To identify, manage and resolve risks, issues and dependencies.
• To ensure the business benefits are realised and sustained.
• To ensure stakeholder engagement and buy-in.
• To develop business change plans and integrate them with the overall programme business plan and wider organisational initiatives.
• To implement project reporting in line with programme standards.
• To monitor overall progress and initiate corrective action as appropriate, to ensure projects are delivered to scope, time, cost and quality criteria.
• To implement the Governance model for the project with rigour and adherence to process that can withstand any level of scrutiny, whilst ensuring accountability and responsibility are formally agreed and recognised.
• To ensure maximum efficiency in the use of human and financial resources in the delivery and implementation of projects.
• To support the development of a culture that embraces change and discipline to enable the successful delivery of change projects.

Key Accountabilities:

• Successful delivery of projects to scope, time, cost and quality which deliver new capability and realise the forecast business benefits.
• A documented audit trail of best practise project management in line with Prince2/MSP and aligned with STEC PMO governance.
• Planning the project in detail and monitoring its overall progress, resolving issues and initiating corrective action as appropriate.
• Defining in conjunction with business partners and stakeholders, appropriate work packages to the agreed levels of detail.
• Ensuring the correct governance models are implemented and adhered to, to drive effective decision making and sign off.
• Ensuring inter-project dependencies are being managed effectively.
• Managing third party contributions to the project as appropriate.
• Communicating effectively with all project stakeholders.
• Reporting progress of the project to the project board at regular intervals as the agreed communications plan dictates.
• Providing the standard project highlight report on a monthly basis, in line with the stated deadlines, to contribute to the programme dashboard.

Experience:

In order to succeed in this role it is expected that you will have:

Essential

• Significant experience delivering complex business change focused projects with budgets up to £1m.
• Significant experience delivering complex IT focused projects with budgets up to £1m.
• Knowledge and proven delivery of projects via industry leading standards and methods e.g. PRINCE2, PMI

Capabilities:

In order to succeed in this role it is expected that you will have:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a strong personal presence and the ability to influence all levels of staff and stakeholder.
• Able to translate business objectives and requirements into viable deliverables.
• Able to take a broad perspective; beyond the bounds of discrete projects, and maintain focus upon business benefits.
• Experience of producing business cases and financial models and able to monitor project finance targets and produce detailed spend breakdown and forecast reports
• Experience of agreeing business benefits and a strategy for realisation formally with sponsor and other internal and external parties
• Able to identify internal and external stakeholders, analyse their seniority involvement and expectations and manage these through an appropriate stakeholder organisational structure and communications strategy.
• Understands the need for formal dependency management processes with internal projects and external suppliers / contractors.
• Ability to identify potential conflicts through project stakeholder analysis and tackle conflicts that may or will have an impact on the project's operational handover.
• Acts as the project team's formal representative at internal and external senior management level meetings.
• Able to work with all team members throughout the project to produce a work profile and level of responsibilities compatible with their development plans and project delivery targets.
• Creates effective working relations with interfaced projects and stakeholders and makes regular use of central PMO resources for key project management functions.
• Able to produce project and stage plans to STW standards showing stages, resources, costs, and timescales and monitors and tracks these throughout the life of the project.
• Uses STW Change Management, Quality Management, Risk & Issue Management and Project Closure processes.
• Reconciling responsibility for competitive project delivery with a responsive and friendly approach
• Excellent listener that creates an open and honest environment for all to contribute value.
• Attention to detail with strict adherence to standards and appetite to constantly improve these.
• Shows high levels of integrity in all they do and lead by example.
• Always follow through on what they agree and are consistent in decision making.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Degree

Desirable

• Prince 2 Practitioner or equivalent Project Management specific qualification, MSP Practitioner is desirable

Additional Information:

• Full driving licence required]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 11:49:16 GMT Our client is currently recruiting for a Commercial Lead to work on their Urban Broadband Delivery Project. You will be responsible for advising on suitable commercial approaches and advising on suitable commercial models. The base location for this role is London but you will be expected to travel to various UK locations to visit client sites. The role is to start asap and initially until January 2013.

Main Duties/ Responsibilities
• Working to the Urban Broadband Fund (UBF) Project Lead
• Working with the 10 Winning UBF Round 1 cities to help them develop their final UBF Bids so that they are commercially robust in delivery terms.
• This will involve spending time with each of the cities to gain an understanding in detail of their plans for super connectivity, the local circumstances pertaining in each city and then providing them with tailored advice on deliverable solutions.
• Development of a commercial model for the delivery of UBF Round 2. This will include drawing together the lessons from Round 1 and overseeing the development of detailed guidance for Round 2 cities on potential commercial delivery routes.
• Assisting in evaluation of final bids from a commercial and financial perspective.
• Presenting at UBF Project Board on relevant issues, briefing senior stakeholders as required.


Outputs/ Deliverables to be achieved
• Bespoke commercial advice to each of the UBF Round 1 cities on how best to deliver the vision set out in their Outline Proposal and to reflect this in their final bid to DCMS on 3 August.
• Development of a commercial model to help inform UBF Round 2 bidding cities.


Skills/ Experience Required
• Experience of commercial issues in the telecommunications industry is essential
• Awareness of government approaches to contracting and commercial positions
• Experience of dealing with local authorities is desirable. You must have the gravitas to be seen by local authorities as a suitably empowered commercial representative.


Additional Comments
If you are interested in applying for this role then please apply via the Job Boards, unfortunately we are unable to accept emailed applications.
]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 11:47:54 GMT Tue, 08 May 2012 11:46:54 GMT
• To be accountable for HR policy - review, development and application ensuring legal compliance and considering best practice.
• To lead diversity across the whole of STW through the management of a cross functional team.
• To lead the HR incident management activity - including BAU processes and day to day emergency cover and contingency planning.

The role holder has 5 direct reports and 12 indirect reports. Volumes of work include around 10-15 new cases each week plus business projects and 25,000 contacts into the Hub per annum.

Key Accountabilities:

• Control of budget c£1.5m
• To be accountable to the delivery of the HR Advice Line, casework management, project support and HR administration. Ensuring external legal and internal policy compliance.
• To bring best practice and innovation into the Hub from outside of STW by benchmarking, networking and sharing ideas.
• Manage and lead team members - agreeing objectives with each team member, tracking performance and providing appropriate development opportunities.
• Liaising with and developing working relationships with all HR specialist functions to ensure Operational Excellence. Working in a collaborative manner encouraging others to build positive relationships and share ideas.
• Point of escalation for complex casework and projects and to coach others in the HR team to manage legal risks in balance with desired outcomes.
• To understand the wider HR timetable from the HR Managers and specialist teams to ensure future projects are planned appropriately.
• To lead the review, development and application of HR policy.
• To lead the Diversity agenda in STW and be the primary link to external organisations
• Produce board/STEC/Committee papers and company wide communications
• Drive the HR Transformation and customer focus mindset through development of shared services
• To continuously improve on metrics ensuring that the team are managed against service level agreements (SLA's).
• To develop data and MI packs to identify areas for improvement within own area, across HR and the business including Business Forums, Trade Unions and HRLT.
• Solving problems by analysing and diagnosing to deliver the most appropriate business solution.
• Management of numerous 3rd party contracts.
• Establish minimum levels of knowledge, skills and behavior across own team and wider HR relating to legislation, policy, diversity and incident management

Experience:

• Similar proven experience in a shared services SAP HR environment with an excellent practical knowledge of employment legislation, employment policies and procedures as well as practical application of policies
• Leadership experience including managing and directing day to day tasks and activities through effective planning and organising of self, own team and others outside of the Hub team
• Experience of leading improvement of existing processes/procedures and identifying gaps to ensure quality is delivered for customers and efficiency achieved. Directing root cause analysis of errors through effective investigations and assessing the level of action to be taken
• Experience of coaching and developing the team and line managers to ensure skilled in the whole range of practical HR activity and required behaviours
• Experience of sharing learning and best practice promoting debate and engagement within own team, across HR and externally to STW
• Experience of working with and organising the framework for Trade Unions and employee representatives
• Experience in writing and delivery of training
• Knowledge and experience of using HR systems including SAP and ideally Trent.
• Excellent generalist HR knowledge
• High level of change management experience
• Specialist shared services knowledge and generalist HR / Employment legislation knowledge
• Management of cross-functional issues and resolutions
• Planning and organising project work such as organisational change and process improvements.
• Reviews MI and data to identify trends and to determine areas for improvement and establishing positive actions

Capabilities:

• Capability to disseminate complex legal or business information to non-experts
• The ability to negotiate with others to establish work loads and case work management
• Excellent written and verbal communication at all levels within the organisation and externally including to executive level. Stakeholder management skills
• Influencing skills to negotiate, contract and plan resource with other HR specialist areas and HR Managers according to business requirements.
• Good problem solving and decision making skills including solution identification. A continuous improvement mindset
• Capability to set the direction for company or team wide issues such as diversity, policy and incident management
• The ability to use judgment and experience to decide the best possible course of action/s to take in relation to wide range of issues
• Ability to balance very high volume of contacts / tasks in team whilst driving consistency
• Capable to adapt to unplanned and reactive work
• Ability to work cross functionally across and with different teams
• An understanding the range of considerations and evaluating them in terms of the business and legal framework before making decisions
• Commercially focused, good at prioritising according to business need
• Willing to take personal accountability
• Resilience
• Excellent team leadership skills
• Project management skills
• Excellent coaching skills
• Budgetary Control skills

Qualifications:

FCIPD qualified or have equivalent knowledge and experience]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 11:45:56 GMT






Applications are sought from those with the following:

Experience as a Project Support Analyst, in a Programme and Project environment
Expert knowledge of Financial Processes and reporting requirements, in particular Cost Recovery Model, the Monthly Financial Demand Planning process
Experience in Business Analysis
Expert level knowledge of project planning tools eg Microsoft Project or Primavera, with strong knowledge and experience of Product Based Planning, able to run Planning workshops and build and maintain Product Based Plans
Candidate must be capable of working with and making an impact on a diverse group of knowledgeable and largely Senior Users, and also groups from all areas
Programme and Project Office experience of high priority/complex IT/Business Projects and programmes of work
Full knowledge and extensive experience of Programme and Project Office methodologies
Understanding of project management basics and methodologies
Knowledge of Procurement process
Detailed knowledge of configuration and quality management techniques
Good communication skills: ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders (written and verbal)
Self-driven individual: ability to work/ act independently;
Ability to work in a structured way to ensure consistency/ predictability/ quality
Quick learner, results focussed, ability to work in a fast paced environment
Excellent Team player
Ability to work to deadlines







If you would like to apply please send your CV through to .moseley@capita.co.uk">harry.moseley@capita.co.uk]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 11:44:03 GMT Tue, 08 May 2012 11:42:47 GMT
Key Accountabilities:

• Defining and delivering Directorate-wide resource planning for both permanent and temporary activity to take into account planned leavers, turnover, succession and new business requirements
• Building effective recruitment partnerships with hiring managers for middle manager roles, based on clarity of requirements and the provision of expert advice on how to source and select talented candidates
• Partnering with line managers to ensure the generation of high quality role specifications and advertisements for both the internal and external purposes
• Championing competency based assessment techniques and tools. Ensure rigour and consistency in how these are applied
• Design and delivery of assessment events where appropriate, including the selection and delivery of psychometric testing
• Promote excellent levels of candidate care at each stage of the recruitment process
• Work with colleagues across HR (particularly Reward and HR Operations) in the delivery of end to end campaigns
• Support colleagues in HR Operation and provide specialist input during business change programmes e.g. restructures
• Build strong and effective professional relationships with colleagues who work for the Managed Service Provider
• Work in partnership with STW Resourcing colleagues and those from the Managed Service Provider to ensure seamless support to the business.
• Compiling regular and accurate management information reports regarding recruitment campaigns and initiatives; using this empirical evidence to review the effectiveness of recruitment activity within areas of accountability
• Reviewing, developing and coaching recruiting managers on Severn Trent's recruitment processes, techniques and standards
• Ensure recruitment activity is legally compliant

Experience:

In order to succeed in this role it is expected that you will have:

Essential

• Experience of working with a range of stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrable track record of delivering service within complex, ambiguous and time strapped environments
• Working knowledge of employment and discrimination legislation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Project Management experience. Coordination of multiple streams of activity in a volume environment

Desirable

• Assessment and Development Centre Design qualification and experience
• Experienced Competency Based interviewer

Capabilities:

• Confident in stakeholder engagement, and in communicating at a broad range of levels within a business
• Anticipates problems, identifies solutions and takes proactive steps to ensure that problems do not reoccur
• Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources
• Embraces change and provides positive and constructive input into new initiatives
• Manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations
• Ability to operate with a considerable degree of independence and flexibility in day-to-day activities, referring, as required, for guidance
• Demonstrates respect for individuals and the environment in which they work
• Understands and works within Severn Trent's policies and procedures
• Demonstrates a good understanding of Severn Trent's values and KPIs as well as Directorate strategy; is able to articulate how these relate to each other
• Acts as an ambassador for Severn Trent at all times
• Identifies and implements innovative solutions and activities within own area of work
• Provides and actively seeks constructive feedback; incorporates this into own way of working

Qualifications:

• Educated to A level standard or equivalent
• SHL A & B plus Assessment Design qualifications desirable
• Full driving licence]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 11:41:31 GMT Tue, 08 May 2012 11:40:04 GMT Tue, 08 May 2012 11:38:56 GMT This role is to support business and IT Strategy by being an active member of the architectural group who works as interface between business analysis and development / implementation.


Main Duties/ Responsibilities
•The delivery of solutions under the Architectural Framework
•The delivery of key Architectural Artefacts
o Statement of Architectural Work
o Solution Vision
o Solution Architecture Design
o Solution Transition \ Roadmap
o Solution Implementation plan
o Solution change management, governance and wavers.
•To work collaboratively with colleagues across the enterprise [Business \ PMO \ PM \ Analysts \ IMT]
•To identify options, costs, issues and risks for business stakeholders and make recommendations
•To design solutions and assist in implementing solutions
•To coordinate Solution Architecture implementation and modification activities with delivery managers.
•To assist in the communication of the architecture process, its outcome, business benefits and ongoing management.
•To design and direct the governance activities associated with ensuring Enterprise Solution Design compliance with delivery managers.
•To consult with security, data, application or infrastructure development projects \ SMEs to fit systems or infrastructure to architecture, and identify when it is necessary to modify the solution architecture to accommodate project needs.
•To develop and maintain architecture descriptions using Archimate within the Sparx Enterprise Architect toolset.
•The representation of the EA Group at project meetings (Project Boards and Project Change Management meetings)
•To Deputise for Enterprise Architect with attendance of the Enterprise Architecture Governance Board when required


Skills/ Experience Required
Essential
•Excellent inter-personal / communication / influencing skills.
•Experience providing consultancy to the business, designing and monitoring complex architectures and delivering architectural solutions to solve business requirements and concerns.
•Experience of delivering Service Orientated Architecture design.
•Strong hands-on implementation skills in contemporary technologies and methodologies, comfortable working at the detailed level in complex technical environments.
•Experience of assessing and managing architectural risk, incorporating risk mitigations into solution architecture deliverables and artefacts.
•Experience in managing architectural change control to in-flight solutions.
•Experience of working with an architectural framework and delivering solution architecture deliverables and artefacts.
•Experience working to agile methodologies.
•Experience of integrating third party COTS and third party developed solutions into an existing architecture.
•Modelling processes, systems, data and infrastructure in UML and or other modelling language.

Desirable
•Experience of working in digital manufacturing or retail industry
•Experience of implementing against an architectural framework such as TOGAF, MODAF or Zachman
•Experience of working within ITIL (ISO/IEC 20000) and ISO9000 environments.
•Experience of using the Archimate modelling specification.
•Good interpersonal and communication skills.
•An excellent team player.


Additional Comments
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Basic Security Check, which is at a cost of £25.
]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 11:38:02 GMT


The successful applicant will be proficient in the following:

Minute taking
Microsoft Office products including Word, Powerpoint and Excel
Microsoft Visio and swim lane diagrams
High Attention to detail and ability to format documents





This is an excellent opportunity within a prestigious corporate client with the potential for long term work]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 11:36:55 GMT
Responsibilities:
1. To lead and manage the HR Hub team (HR Advisors and Assistants) to provide excellent HR administration, casework management, advice, project delivery, MI and continuous improvement.
2. To be accountable for HR policy - review, development and application ensuring legal compliance and considering best practice.
3. To lead diversity across the whole of the organisation through the management of a cross functional team.
4. To lead the HR incident management activity - including BAU processes and day to day emergency cover and contingency planning.

The role holder has 5 direct reports and 12 indirect reports. Volumes of work include around 10-15 new cases each week plus business projects and 25,000 contacts into the Hub per annum. Role impacts on all employees and Managers (c5500)

Key Accountabilities:
• Control of budget c£1.5m
• To be accountable to the delivery of the HR Advice Line, casework management, project support and HR administration. Ensuring external legal and internal policy compliance.
• Manage and lead team members - agreeing objectives with each team member, tracking performance and providing appropriate development opportunities.
• To lead the review, development and application of HR policy.
• Drive the HR Transformation and customer focus mindset through development of shared services
• To develop data and MI packs to identify areas for improvement within own area, across HR and the business including Business Forums, Trade Unions and HRLT.
• Solving problems by analysing and diagnosing to deliver the most appropriate business solution.
• Management of numerous 3rd party contracts.
• Establish minimum levels of knowledge, skills and behavior across own team and wider HR relating to legislation, policy, diversity and incident management

Experience:
• Similar proven experience in a shared services SAP HR environment. With an excellent practical knowledge of employment legislation, employment policies and procedures as well as practical application of policies
• Leadership experience including managing and directing day to day tasks and activities through effective planning and organising of self, own team and others outside of the Hub team
• Experience of leading improvement of existing processes/procedures and identifying gaps to ensure quality is delivered for customers and efficiency achieved. Directing root cause analysis of errors through effective investigations and assessing the level of action to be taken
• Experience of coaching and developing the team and line managers to ensure skilled in the whole range of practical HR activity and required behaviours
• Experience of working with and organising the framework for Trade Unions and employee representatives
• Knowledge and experience of using HR systems including SAP and ideally Trent.


Capabilities:
• Capability to disseminate complex legal or business information to non-experts
• The ability to negotiate with others to establish work loads and case work management
• Influencing skills to negotiate, contract and plan resource with other HR specialist areas and HR Managers according to business requirements.
• Capability to set the direction for company or team wide issues such as diversity, policy and incident management
• Capable to adapt to unplanned and reactive work
• Ability to work cross functionally across and with different teams
• An understanding the range of considerations and evaluating them in terms of the business and legal framework before making decisions
• Excellent coaching skills
• Budgetary Control skills


Qualifications:
• FCIPD qualified or have equivalent knowledge and experience.
]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 11:35:07 GMT Safety Case Author
Location: Chapelcross, South West Scotland (Annan)
Working hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4.15pm, Friday 8am - 3.40pm
Salary: Please apply with required rate
Duration: 1 year


Objective
Our client is looking for an experienced Safety Case Author. You will have a broad knowledge of civil, mechanical, electrical and instrument engineering.


Deliverables
Your responsibilities will include;
• Producing and reviewing Safety Cases
• Completion of specified safety case work to appropriate standards of safety, cost, quality and time
• Providing safety case technical support to the plant
• Managing and formally reporting on Safety Case related procedures, documentation and reviews
• Contribution to Site Lifetime Plans
• Supporting the Nuclear Safety Engineer in managing the Plant Modification and Safety Case processes
• Provision of specified services to internal/external customers to agreed standards
• Provide advice and guidance
• Active involvement in improvement initiatives/projects
• To set objectives and standards, ensuring resource and information available to complete specified tasks
• Within set limits of control, deal with queries or anomalies relating to the groups activities otherwise refer upwards
• Where appropriate motivate, guide and assist in the training of the group to develop the skills and abilities of others for the benefit of the company
• Where appropriate, may contribute to the formulation of budgetary information and procedures


Key Skills
The ideal candidate will posses;
• Previous experience as a Safety Case Author within the Nuclear Industry (or similar industry)


Pay Rate Details
Please apply stating required rate]]> Tue, 08 May 2012 11:33:47 GMT
The Business Development Manager will be responsible for managing the production of high quality tender submissions that support the corporate Growth Strategy by securing new and current business for organisation.

This position will be working across the organisation and will be accountable for collating and presenting timely and high quality contributions that support the bid management processes. The role holder will be an ambassador for the growth agenda, setting the strategic direction to capture valuable opportunities and also supporting the Executive Lead for Business Development.

Duties:

Manage the PQQ and written tender process from receipt through to submission
Strategically analyse the content of tenders, researching and orchestrating punctual responses from all disciplines
Identify and evaluate new and repeat business opportunities to meet the growth agenda identified in the Business Plan
Support the Executive Lead for Business Development in the research, analysis and presentation of appropriate new and profitable revenue streams for the business
Project manage specific business development opportunities
Oversee marketing and communications strategies consistent with good bid practice
Carry out market research / competition analysis for any proposed opportunities

Candidates applying will be educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience. Strong bid/proposal writing experience and the ability to work to deadlines is essential, together with a good understanding of commercial tendering processes and ability to identify and deliver winning themes and bids in all tender production.

Demonstrable success in turning business opportunities into income generating services is crucial and proven ability to use business acumen and commercial experience to analyse complex issues is required.

Capita Resourcing Limited, part of the Capita Group Plc, offers services of an Employment Agency and Employment Business.

Job Reference: 9742
Contact: Vikki Stanley
Phone: 01256 383677
Address: Innovation Court, New Street, Basingstoke RG21 7J]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:31:46 GMT
My client is a market leading support services company with an enviable reputation within the sector. They are now looking to recruit a talented individual to the role of Commercial Bid Modeller. The role will pay between £300 - £400 per day and the expected duration is between 3 and 6 months.
The Role

Within the role you will work as part of a Commercial Bid team on complex and large outsourced deals, from initial engagement with the client, through the tender process, to contract signature, with involvement in commercial and contractual negotiation, pricing, client liaison, legal and risk assessment. A key focus of the role will be in the financial modelling of these new contracts.
Salary & Benefits

To succeed in this challenging role you be a fully qualified accountant or equivalent with excellent Excel skills. A track record of achievement within a high pressured, results orientated role is essential as are excellent communication skills.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.

job ref 365682-UKen
contact Kris Harris
telephone +44-117-993-5400 fax 0117 993 5401]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:30:41 GMT
Role:

Partnering with the CEO and CTO the role will involve building a channel to market and sales structure around the product ready for a market launch in late 2012. The role will require an individual capable of selling a technology based solution to non-technical buyers. During the early part of the assignment this individual will have to be directly involved in winning business prior to recruiting a sales team and implementing a sales structure in order to deliver future growth.

Requirements:

Must have significant experience selling to medical institutions both private and public
Medical instruments selling experience is preferred
Must be a seasoned sales leader and have demonstrable experience of building sales functions from scratch.
A background of operating in both large and small organisations will be an advantage

If the role appears of interest and you think you have the required experience please send your details through via "Apply"

Job Reference: 00285]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:29:41 GMT
The requirement is for a Head of Risk to report direct to the Country Head covering, what is essentially, a full service bank with the majority of the activity focusing on commercial and business banking but also offering both retail and investment banking services.

The role covers the full gamut of risk activity with particular emphasis on credit, market and liquidity. The successful candidate must have extensive experience of operating at a senior level within a risk function of a corporate/commercial bank.

It is essential that they have a broad grasp of all facets of risk, this does not call for a deep expert in one particular risk type. Strong people management and communication skills are essential.

Job Reference: 131401
Contact: Lucie Stride
Phone: 0207 822 0794]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:28:08 GMT Change Manager
Business Services
£350 - £500 per day
London, UK

A leading FTSE organisation has an urgent requirement for a Change Manager to assist with a high profile large-scale transformation programme.

This role requires an experienced Change Manager, with previous experience of impact assessments, stakeholder workshop facilitation, pre and post go-live training and embedding change into the organisation post go live.

Experience working and embedding change as a result of a large ERP system change would also be advantageous; although this is not essential. Previous change management experience within a large, blue chip organisation (ideally FTSE listed or similar size) is essential.

Please note that this role is based in SW London and will require a day or so a week travel to other UK locations. Individuals interested in pursuing a role within a rewarding and inclusive organisation should apply as soon as possible.

www.badenochandclark.com - Let's find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User.


Job ref 418380
Contact Catherine Bater
Telephone 02074295320
Fax 020 7634 0105

]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:25:32 GMT
The successful candidate will have delivered end to end and full lifecycle programmes, and most likely have experience of working for, or with, the large Consulting or Systems Integration organisations. They will have delivered complex programmes of £5M+, with diverse teams across FTEs, Contractors and third party suppliers.

Banking experience is a must. An in-depth knowledge of payments systems (SEPA, BACS, CHAPS etc.) is essential.

Please only apply if you have these skills. The client is looking to bring people onboard with an immediate start. This role will be based in Europe, and is a long term assignment.
job ref 13165/002
contact Mike Davies
telephone 0203 145 3436
fax 020 7499 9820]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:24:35 GMT
The successful candidate will have extensive recent financial services experience, as well as experience delivering large scale business transformation projects and programmes in the Customer Services arena.

You must have ability in influencing and managing stakeholders of all levels in a complex and changing environment, which can be referenced with previous stakeholders.

This is a big programme, and is likely to run for a significant period.
job ref 13175/001
contact Mike Davies
telephone 0203 145 3436
fax 020 7499 9820]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:23:21 GMT Immediately available Open day rate Limited company set up

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.

job ref 371332-UKen
contact Kurt Rimell
telephone +44-121-616-4600 fax 0121 643 6170]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:22:15 GMT
This is initially a contract role, which is likely to become permanent.

The Business Analyst will maintain a clear view of the scope and budget of projects while interacting with functional resources on detailed business requirement definition.

The appointee will provide a balance between business requirements and sophistication of the solution as it relates to approved budget and timeline.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
Significant experience in a similar role
Resource planning and people management / leadership desired
Several years of experience in one or both of the following sectors:

Telecommunications industry
Insurance industry

Skill in diagnosing and solving complex problems and providing detailed analysis
Superior oral and written communication skills
Fluent Russian and English language skills

Job Reference: JW6042
Contact: James West
Phone: +442074840542
Address: New Zealand House80 HaymarketLondon SW1Y 4TE]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:20:55 GMT
The successful applicant will be working on the RDR readiness programme and your responsibilities will cover areas like:

- Process related business analysis activity, e.g. process modelling/re-engineering

- Requirements gathering

- Lead and be an effective communicator in meetings/workshops

- Business case preparation

- Impact assessment

Experienced Needed

- Experienced Business Analyst with the above skills

- Background in retail financial services; specifically RDR, distribution networks, pension platforms and IFA/Fund distribution networks

- Regulatory/Compliant project experience would be beneficial

- Strong communication skills

Job Reference: BA1
Contact: Nick Baxter
Address: 35 New Broad St London EC2M 1NH]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:19:20 GMT
The role is required to provide Project Management or Business Analysis support to enable the implementation of a Guidewire system.

You will have a background in insurance with prior experience of implementing the Guidewire system or working closely with it. Strong teamworking and interpersonal skills are essential ; previous experience of working within a consulting environment would be an advantage.

Job Reference: 131201
Contact: Deborah Whelan
Phone: 0207 822 7433]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:18:17 GMT
Main responsibilities include:
- Project development
- Team management
- Strategic development
- Supplier management

Candidates must be able to evidence the following:
- Proven track record of project management, including development of new media and integrating new media channels
- Expertise of working with new media technology across multiple platforms
- Dealing with supplier contracts and SLAs
- Ability to produce specifications and recommendations
- Understanding of user-testing and usability issues
- A background in Central Government or wider public sector is preferable]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:06:41 GMT
Main Duties/ Responsibilities
This review will be to address any short comings in the way the companies bullying and harassment policies and process are set up and applied. The first stage of this work will be a short review of recent cases.
In particular they are looking to understand :-
1. Whether there are systemic issues arising from the policies themselves or the information available to those involved in such cases.
2. Whether there are any issues of capacity and capability of those involved in handling such cases which are affecting the effectiveness of the handling of the cases.
3. The review should cover the role of line managers, investigators decision officers and the HR team.
4. Whether there is a need to provide additional support to individuals wishing to raise cases with the department.

This first stage will be largely a paper based case review although the reviewer may choose to interview some individuals involved in the previous cases.


Skills/ Experience Required
•Have substantial experience of investigating and being a decision officer for grievance and disciplinary cases
•Current knowledge of employment law and good practice with respect to bullying and harassment policies and process


Additional Comments
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Basic Security Check, which is at a cost of £25.
]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:05:42 GMT
You will be responsible for:
- Leading and managing the delivery of 111 Services within the contact centres, ensuring that all services are managed to a very high quality
- Ensuring all resources are used efficiently and effectively in order to meet the current national standards of delivery of NHS 111 services
- Being accountable for all aspects of patient care within the 111 virtual contact centre
- Leading on implementation and development of new clinically focused trust and health economy strategic objectives
- Ensuring that all Key Performance Indicators in relation to 111 activities are met
- Ensuring that all 111 Services delivered by the contact centres are of the highest quality>

To be considered for this post you must have:
- Significant experience of developing, leading and managing Health Contact Centre, either within the public or private sector
- Masters Degree level, MBA for preference or equivalent managerial qualification / experience
- Significant experience of working at senior managerial level
- Experience of leading strategic development and implementation within an operational setting
- Ability to develop and implement strategy, policy and service development initiatives
- Experience of successfully implementing and leading change within a large organisation
- Demonstrable knowledge of Government policy with regard to the development of NHS Services in an emergency or urgent, unscheduled care setting.]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:04:27 GMT
Main Duties/ Responsibilities
• Expert financial modeller and a highly skilled Excel / Access database professional user
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Strong Leadership skills - will be leading meetings to understand the processes, volumes and unit costs required to build the financial models.
• Strong collaborative working skills - able to bring together diverse groups of people to work through issues relating to the cost of business processes and implementation.
• Running workshops with the business to define and cost the target operating model

Skills/ Experience Required
• Proven experience in designing financial models to solve complex business issues and to support decision making
• Ability to design financial models that allow inexperienced users to use a front end dashboard to manipulate variables and volumes to show a range of sensitivity in business outcomes and costs.
• Ability to perform simulation analysis.
• Experience of working in a large organisation and/or consultancy firm
• Accountancy Qualification is desirable

Please note the successful candidate will be required to undergo Baseline Standard Security Checks, these are at a cost of £25.]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:03:18 GMT

The successful candidate will assist in the provision of first class admin support.

Deliverables

• Support the maintenance of an effective filing and retrieval system, including the updating of relevant databases
• Provide support in relation to processing of expenses, travel arrangements, car hire, organisation of refreshments and the arranging of meeting rooms.
• Provide a Word Processing service, including copy typing or work using appropriate Word Processing software to produce memos, letters, technical reports, contracts, flow charts, tables etc
• Photocopying of documentation
• Taking messages and providing general support to ensure effective communications within the function.
• Delivery of all NTWP activities within time and cost.
• Comply with the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality policies, procedures, work instructions and risk assessments. Support the continuous improvement of Health, Safety Environment and Quality on Site.
• As a customer-focused individual, the post holder will be expected to support delivery within his or her range of skills, knowledge, experience and competence
•The post holder may be required to undertake emergency scheme duties


Key Skills

•A good standard of general education with GCSE pass in English & Mathematics or equivalent level of literacy and numeracy NQF level 2
Experience/Knowledge
•Experience of office-based work
•Good knowledge of Word and Excel
]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:02:34 GMT


Applications are sought from those who can display the following:

A creative and pro-active individual who wants to be part of an evolving team within the Smart Metering Programme.
Recent project experience within the utilities sector
To help with building and implementing project strategies and plans
A dynamic and focused who has the ability to learn new skills quickly
Able to deliver to tight deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Good written and verbal skills with a positive attitude
Good stakeholder management and ability to diverse at all levels
Problem Solver
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Articulate and possess good listening skills
Ability to lead others and obtain
Understands project plans and is able to clearly articulate roles, project goals, and timelines.
Accurately employs our methodology and documentation tools
Ability to collect and consolidate required information and data.





If you would like to apply please send your CV to .moseley@capita.co.uk">harry.moseley@capita.co.uk]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 12:01:13 GMT Our client is currently recruiting for Press Officers, you will be responsible for direct engagement with the media.

These posts will be mainly focused on handling enquiries on the Department's busy newsdesk. Although you will also be required to draft press releases, articles and media statements. The role will also include organising press briefings, photo-calls and visits to ensure that the work of the department and its agencies is communicated to the media.

Main Duties/ Responsibilities
Work as part of the press office team, delivering a 24/7 media relations function for Ministers and senior officials.
Responsible for Responding to a high volume of media inquiries through the Department's newsdesk.
Communicating key messages to journalists so that the media understands the department's vision, priorities and policies.
Developing key messages, media briefing documents, core scripts to build storylines/narratives.
Drafting accurate and compelling press releases, articles, lines to take and statements to communicate messages to the media.
Developing media handling plans so that announcements or other issues are handled professionally and achieve the right levels of press coverage.
Join up press handling plans with wider communications strategies
Ensure press conferences, photo-calls, media events etc are delivered to a professional standard.
Build up a network of journalist contacts
Participate in the out of hours' rota to ensure the press office is open for business in the evenings and at weekends.

Outputs/ Deliverables to be achieved
Effective handling of media enquiries
Drafting press notices, articles, media statements
Organising events and briefings.

Skills/ Experience Required
Drafting, Layout and Design
• Draft clear and concise press notices, articles, web content and lines

Channels and Technologies
• Knowledge of the most suitable channels available to reach different audiences
• Use of social media to extend the reach of our message and as a monitoring tool

Business Knowledge and Communication Environment
• Develop an in depth knowledge of the organisation's policies
• Keep up to date with developments in Government and the media industry
• Use business knowledge to provide media handling advice

Relationship/Account Management
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with journalists, communications colleagues and press officers from stakeholder organisations

Strategic Marketing and Communication
• Produce media handling strategies for policy announcements and Ministerial events.

Effective communicator
• Draft clear and concise lines to take, press releases, news stories and content for the website
• Explaining policies verbally in both face-to-face and telephone meetings with journalists in a confident manner and help them with requests for information
• Knowledge of how the media works and an interest in current affairs and politics.

Strategic communicator
• Develop media handling plans which fits with the wider communications campaigns and strategies of the organisation

Policy expert
• using policy knowledge to have credibility with officials, helping to constructively challenge policy colleagues, helping them to understand the communications implications of policy proposals.


Additional Comments
Press Office experience within the public sector is vital for this role

If you are interested in applying for this role then please apply on-line, unfortunately we can't accept email applications.]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 11:59:41 GMT
Standardise process and procedures across all countries
Create a robust forecasting methodology and implement across all countries Implement standard approach to day-day Telemarketing Agency governance
Establish clear plans for each country having identified key challenges and opportunities
Optimise performance across Europe Drive consistency and quality for Partner campaigns
Manage call centre performance Work at all levels through the business including the CEO Ensure optimal efficiency of lead utilisation via dialler

Key Responsibilities/ Accountabilities

Telemarketing Agency (TMA) Management, performance management
Campaign management
Forecasting capacity and performance
Training and accreditation
Dialling strategy
Contribute to the achievement of group targets

Knowledge and Experience

Significant telemarketing experience
Some experience working with or within an outsourced (outbound) telemarketing supplier
Experience of multi-site working, preferably in a European or International role
Credibility and gravitas to perform role as channel expert both internally and externally, with suppliers and clients Ideally worked in financial services or with ‘push’ not ‘pull’ products
Highly numerate, financially able, graduate

job ref 13173/001
contact Alice Whittaker
telephone 020 7399 3997
fax 020 7499 9820]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:47:01 GMT
Location: Central London Salary: £50 - 55,000 FTC (6 months) Position: Commercial Costs Analyst An exciting opportunity for a Commercial Costs Analyst has arisen within a Central London based Luxury retailer. It is going to be for 6 months initially with the chance of extension. Overall responsibility for controlling key cost lines including Payroll, Marketing & Visual Merchandising in Europe. The role will involve reviewing existing processes & reporting and establishing a “Best-in-class” framework around cost control which would then be embedded as business as usual (BAU). Key Responsibilities:

Analyse and assess existing processes, project manage the development of a robust cost control framework and implement as BAU across the region to cover Payroll, Marketing and Visual Merchandising
Review and analysis of monthly store and Head office salary costs including providing meaningful explanations v’s prior year and budget / forecast
Produce robust financial plans (rolling forecasts, budgets, forecast) through regular review of Payroll information, linking in with the Marketing & Visual Merchandising teams and flagging any issues to senior management on an ongoing basis
Work with HR to establish bonus targets for stores and Head office and calculate monthly bonus accrual as well as assessing performance versus targets to calculate final full year payout.
On-going review of systems and reports to improve efficiencies
Supporting the Financial Director and Regional Directors with ad hoc analysis This requirement is for a qualified accountant or equivalent and you will also need to have experience managing/ controlling overheads in a large organisation. The ideal candidate with have a commercial outlook and be a proactive and assertive individual.

Job Reference: LOSKR943648
Contact: Sophie Shuker
Phone: 020 7304 6519
Address: Level 7 61 Aldwych London WC2B 4A]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:46:00 GMT
The Business Development Manager will be responsible for managing the production of high quality tender submissions that support the corporate Growth Strategy by securing new and current business for organisation.

This position will be working across the organisation and will be accountable for collating and presenting timely and high quality contributions that support the bid management processes. The role holder will be an ambassador for the growth agenda, setting the strategic direction to capture valuable opportunities and also supporting the Executive Lead for Business Development.

Duties:

Manage the PQQ and written tender process from receipt through to submission
Strategically analyse the content of tenders, researching and orchestrating punctual responses from all disciplines
Identify and evaluate new and repeat business opportunities to meet the growth agenda identified in the Business Plan
Support the Executive Lead for Business Development in the research, analysis and presentation of appropriate new and profitable revenue streams for the business
Project manage specific business development opportunities
Oversee marketing and communications strategies consistent with good bid practice
Carry out market research / competition analysis for any proposed opportunities

Candidates applying will be educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience. Strong bid/proposal writing experience and the ability to work to deadlines is essential, together with a good understanding of commercial tendering processes and ability to identify and deliver winning themes and bids in all tender production.

Demonstrable success in turning business opportunities into income generating services is crucial and proven ability to use business acumen and commercial experience to analyse complex issues is required.

Capita Resourcing Limited, part of the Capita Group Plc, offers services of an Employment Agency and Employment Business.

Job Reference: 9742
Contact: Vikki Stanley
Phone: 01256 383677
Address: Innovation Court, New Street, Basingstoke RG21 7J]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:44:41 GMT In this role you will be doing a combination of managing/leading the process as well as undertaking hands-on process work.

Main Duties/ Responsibilities
• Leading practical delivery of specified Change outcomes to time and cost
• Developing products and processes to enable delivery of required processes, solution and/or experience
• Proactively managing delivery of priorities and plans, resolving and/or escalating issues quickly and effectively, identifying risks and taking appropriate and timely action to mitigate
• Actively engaging and managing relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
• Providing visible leadership and supportive line management across the strand and programme, to all grades and to stakeholders engaged in own area of responsibility
• Identifying and developing creative, new and innovative solutions and capabilities
• Responsible for complying with governance, reviewing programme/projects in accordance with the Change lifecycle and acting upon lessons learnt


Skills/ Experience Required
• Experience within project management, testing and process modelling are required for these roles.
• Experience of negotiating with and coordinating a wide range of internal stakeholders.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering change in a high profile, complex and fast moving business environment;
• Understanding of project management tools and techniques
• Knowledge or experience of Agile ways of working

Additional Comments
Please note that the successful candidates will be required to undergo Baseline Standard Security Checks, these are at a cost of £25]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:40:53 GMT


Applications are sought from those who can offer the following:

Must have In-depth knowledge of Oracle 9i/10g/11g
Must have an In-depth understanding of Oracle Database development including but not limited to Materialized Views, Functions, Packages, Procedures, Triggers etc., methods to identify changed data and extracting data from multiple data types including Oracle BLOBs and CLOBs.
Must have an in-depth understanding of SQL and PL/SQL.
Preferably a good understanding of Data Warehousing concepts and principals or previous experience with Data Extract and Migration projects.
Preferably a good understanding of Oracle Asynchronous Change Data Capture (CDC), Oracle Streams and Log Shipping.
Will be working closely with other Developers, Product Experts, Data Architects and Business and Data Analysts.
Good knowledge of PMO skills in terms of monitoring and tracking against progress.
Awareness of, and adherence to, standards and industry best practice.
Good level of knowledge about current performance metrics
Capable of maintaining a clear focus on agreed goals to achieve expected results
Excellent analysis, design and problem solving skills
Capable of thinking in "To-be" rather than "As-Is" mode for business requirements]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:39:37 GMT
Key Accountabilities:

• Working with multiple teams to collect the required data
• Transform business requirements into data specifications
• Extract, collate and validate required data
• Perform data configuration management
• Assist with the loading of the updated data into SAP
• Liaise with Workstream leads to establish the optimum data and information sources to inform the PR14 submission.
• Develop data collection plans and validation strategies.
• Liaising with key personnel for data gathering and tools necessary to determine optimal data.
• Contexting of issues with information outside of area of own expertise.

Experience:

Relevant experience either through data analysis within a business area or through working on Projects in a Data Analyst Role

Capabilities:

• Strong self management skills and the ability to effectively engage with nominated stakeholders to ensure achievement of project objectives.
• The ability to communicate messages flexibly to different stakeholders to achieve specific interpretations and outcomes across various departments
• Lateral as well as logical thought processes, making connections between different work streams.
• Strong Excel and Access skills with a high level of knowledge of relevant data manipulation and quality methodologies
• Highly developed analytical skills
• Knowledge and awareness of quality management systems.
• Good report writing skills
• Good leadership skills with the ability to listen and understand]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:38:33 GMT
Key Accountabilities:

• Manage the capturing of requirements, analysis and documentation
• Extract, collate and validate required data
• Identifying / managing risks and issues
• Develop data collection plans and validation strategies
• Quality Assurance role of the data provision and improvement process

Experience:

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience of:

• Applying analytical techniques / Problem solving ability
• Working on large projects with multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Process mapping
• Quality assurance management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Working on own initiative / managing a positive attitude.

Capabilities:

• The role requires a degree of self reliance, confidence and independence to develop and then manage the workstream plan.
• The role has no direct reports and relies on the role holders ability to self manage and effectively engage with nominated stakeholders to ensure achievement of project objectives.
• An appreciation and / or experience of working in a project environment and using recognised project rolls would be desirable.

Qualifications:

• Numerate with highly developed analytical skills
• Knowledge and awareness of quality management systems
• Good report writing skills
• A recognized Business Analysis qualification is desirable]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:37:14 GMT
Key Accountabilities:

Facilitate project planning and control the delivery, implementation and budget for one or more projects (typically between 1 and 3), totaling up to 15,000-mandays in size and £15M in value. Control includes the management of project risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies and the co-ordination of project workstreams, e.g., infrastructure delivery.
• Control the day-to-day activities required to deliver these projects to negotiated TCQ criteria by maintaining a Project and Stage plan and using a Product Backlog and Burndown charts, to demonstrate project output and progress.
• Follow relevant financial, governance, resourcing and reporting processes. The job holder should ensure that their projects comply with applicable 'Project Essentials' (as agreed with the Senior Project Manager) in order to achieve proportionate governance. The job holder also should produce regular Project Status Reports and progress updates so that the department has an overview of the portfolio of projects versus their negotiated TCQ criteria.

Experience:

• Have experience of managing and controlling the delivery of IT systems including the adoption of these systems by business colleagues.
• Be able to demonstrate an innovative approach to improving the timeliness, quality and the productivity of IT developments.
• Have strong knowledge of the end-to-end IT development process, from Vision to deployment, business adoption and support.
Experience of Sharepoint delivery also important for this role.

Capabilities:

• You will be able to work collaboratively with other Project Managers, System Managers and business colleagues to arrive at the most satisfactory solution
• Facilitate production of an Integrated Estimate, define the project approach, design the project organisation and create Project and Stage plans. You will be able to set-up a Product Backlog and Burndown chart in order to demonstrate project output and productivity.
• Help customers to focus on the highest priority items and deliver the maximum amount of value within TCQ criteria. You will use empirical data to recommend whether a project should progress beyond a management stage boundary.
• Manage and mitigate/resolve risks and issues. By understanding current status and the estimate to complete you will be able to predict possible (and prevent actual) divergence from plan. You will be able to provide early warning to Senior Project Managers and where necessary collaborate in order to solve related issues.
• Monitor and control actual and estimated project costs on a weekly basis and update corporate systems with cost information on a monthly basis. You will be able to understand and explain any predicted variances to the previous estimate to complete and total project outturn. Critically, you will be able to develop options to minimise or reduce predicted overspends before they are realised and discuss these options with relevant stakeholders to arrive at the most satisfactory solution. Stakeholders should never be surprised by an actual overspend.
• Work collaboratively with third-party suppliers on either a resource augmentation or managed service basis and put the necessary controls in place to provide early warning that the third-party element is diverging from agreed TCQ criteria.
• Lead and motivate a Project Team, which may include members from a variety of IT and business functions and third-party suppliers.
• Understand the customer's perspective and aspire to delight the customer. You will be able to build and maintain high-quality relationships with business colleagues and stakeholders, including Senior Managers and Directors.
• Effectively influence, negotiate and communicate and provide a credible face of IT Development at Project Steering Groups.
• Innovative to improve the timeliness, quality and the productivity of deliveries and be able to extend this innovation beyond your own projects to the wider Project Centre area.

Qualifications:

Have sound knowledge and experience of project methodologies like PRINCE 2 and SCRUM, or similar Agile/lean approaches for managing and controlling the delivery of IT systems]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:34:21 GMT Miquest is an integral tool for the department which must be maintained and supported until an acceptable replacement strategy has been defined. There is also a requirement to be able to continue to develop the tool for an interim period.


Main Duties/ Responsibilities
We are looking for someone who can provide software development and support services relating to the MIQUEST software. The candidate is required to develop the six-monthly clinical READ code releases of the MIQUEST software, build and test the release candidate distribution disk, produce the release documentation, update the web site information, deal with any Support Logs raised by Users of the software, as well as ad-hoc requests made in relation to MIQUEST.
a. Construct or modify, test and correct program modules from specifications, using MS VB6 and the listed software extension components;
b. Construct, interpret and execute test plans;
c. Build release candidate disk using InstallShield tools, and issues to the duplication service for production;
d. Produce the release notes and accompanying customer letter, and customer address labels;
e. Produce or make required revisions to administrative or manual procedures;
f. Provide help and guidance to Users, principally in response to Customer support logs.


Skills/ Experience Required
Detailed technical knowledge and experience of development using:
•Microsoft VB6 is essential
•DAO2.5/3.5 Compatibility Lib,
•DAO3.5 Object Lib,
•LcList,
•LcTree.ocx,
•Apex TrueDBGrid,
•Threed VBX.

Detailed knowledge of common development methodologies and standards is essential, and you must be able to demonstrate a detailed comprehension of these, together with evidence of working to these.


Additional Comments
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Basic Security Check, which is at a cost of £25.
]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:32:47 GMT


Applications are sought from those who can offer the following:

Experience and training in business analysis techniques, including requirements definition, option analysis, benefits modelling, and business process development
Formal Business Analysis qualification such as ISEB Diploma in Business Analysis, IIBA or equivalent qualification
Experience of developing business cases for large complex business change programmes, including financial and numerical modelling and appraisal skills.
Excellent communication, presentation and written skills, with relevant experience of working on a high profile project and dealing with senior executives, business managers and third parties at a strategic level. The candidate will be required to liaise with Senior Stakeholders from NNB
Strong workshop facilitation and interview skills, including negotiation, influence, mediation and conflict management skills.
Experience of procurement activities, including development of RFI, RFP and ITT documents and the creation and use of an evaluation score card.
Strong proven strategic investigative and analytical skills using a variety of standard techniques.
MS Office - Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio
MS Project
Willingness to travel regularly to other office locations within the UK]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:31:47 GMT
Main responsibilities:

- To contribute to the council's strategy for young people and the delivery of services in response to the commissioning framework

- To contribute at a senior level to the delivery of targeted services that prevent and reduce youth crime, reduce anti-social behaviour, reduce serious youth violence and strengthen families

- The post holder will assume operational leadership on key areas including legislative developments, quality assurance and risk management through multi-agency working within the context of relevant service areas of responsibility.

Skills and experience required:

- Extensive experience of working as a Service/ Operational Manager with challenging young people and families from a variety of ethnic backgrounds,

- Extensive experience of supervising or managing in a multi-agency environment and providing constructive feedback to enhance performance and professional development.

- Experience of assessing and managing risk to safeguard vulnerable young people and the communities in which they live.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:30:47 GMT This role is working on a large and complex IT development that has delivered a new integrated electronic payment and accounting system.


Main Duties/ Responsibilities
•Reviewing relevant solution design, build, test and implementation documentation to ensure that it meets the programme security and controls requirements and non functional requirements in a technically competent manner, ensuring that other business and non-functional requirements will not be compromised by meeting these requirements.
•Use knowledge and experience to ensure that the Programme is properly addressing technical security issues, ensuring the necessary security controls are in place, maintained. These issues will range from detailed and specific issues to broad policy matters.
•Liaise with Departmental Stakeholders to ensure that Departmental security requirements are fully met and in line with Departmental Strategy.
•Ensure and document compliance with the Departments Information Systems Security Standards (ISSS).
•Liaise with relevant Departmental security resources, such as the Departmental Security Team (DST) and Corporate IT Security on all technical security related matters, to ensure compliance with departmental standards and policies and to seek expert advice when required.
•Work with suppliers, using knowledge and experience, to ensure that the Programme is properly addressing technical and procedural security issues. These issues will range from detailed and specific issues to broad policy matters.


Outputs and Deliverables
•Support the Security Operations Manager across the programme in relation to Security Accreditation; User Administration; Protective Monitoring; Security Incident & Management; Security Metrics ensuring in particular successful completion of all necessary Security Accreditation requirements for the programme.
•Represent the programme in the Department-wide discussions on Protective Monitoring (PM) ensuring that a PM solution is implemented aligned to Departmental, strategy and requirements.
•The resource will be required to ensure that all security controls; controls logs / products that were in place for Go Live are reviewed, remain fit for purpose and updated to reflect any future work.
•Performing the required security assurance across the Programme as well as the production of security deliverables as part of the ongoing Security and Controls design and any new build / future release work.


Skills/ Experience Required
CLAS qualified

Additional Comments
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Basic Security Check, which is at a cost of £25.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:29:11 GMT Our client is currently recruiting for a Project Manager. You will be responsible for identifying, assessing and managing the risks to the success of the project and ensure that realistic project and quality plans are prepared and maintained, providing regular and accurate reports to stakeholders as appropriate. You will also need to ensure that quality reviews occur on schedule and according to procedure. Public sector experience is highly desirable for this role.

You will be managing a payment engine / system project so need to have an good understanding of architectural solutions.


Main Duties/ Responsibilities
Key activities envisaged:
• Ensures that realistic project and quality plans are prepared and maintained and tracks all activities against the plan, providing regular and accurate reports to stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Monitors and forecasts costs, timescales and resources used, and takes action where these deviate from agreed tolerances. Ensures that delivered systems are implemented within these criteria.
• Manages the change control procedure ensures that change is captured, impact assessed and approved and ensures that project deliverables are completed within planned cost, timescale and resource budgets, and are signed off. Gains agreement for revisions to the project(s) from project sponsors.


Outputs/ Deliverables to be achieved
• Maintains a broad understanding of the commercial IT environment, how the organisation sources, deploys and manages external partners and when it is appropriate to use in-house resource. Advises on policy and procedures covering the selection of suppliers, tendering and procurement.
• Acts as the liaison between the customer and supplier organisations, owning the relationship regarding the contracts on behalf of the customer organisation, enabling all communications to take place effectively and efficiently (the supplier of a service or system may be either internal or external).
• Supports the setting up of individual project processes and procedures. Ensures that in depth project and programme management advice and assistance is available to strategic projects.
• Specifically for this project, the role will include performing a System Integrator function, bringing together and co-ordinating a disparate group of suppliers (not contracted to each other) to deliver a composite IT solution.


Skills/ Experience Required
ESSENTIAL
• The successful candidate will be an experienced IT professional.
• You will possess strong communications, relationship building, negotiation and influencing skills combined with budget management and control skills and experience.
• You will need to demonstrate high credibility and integrity in order that you can provide expert best practice advice, direction and support for senior managers and stakeholders.
• Your strong stakeholder management skills will facilitate delivery in a large scale ICT outsourced and contracted supplier environment to ensure you get the best out of a wider range of delivery partners
• Broadly skilled in information and communications technology. Has a comprehensive knowledge of relevant development life-cycles.
You will have strong Application Development experience.

DESIRABLE
Understanding of software development and delivery processes, methods and standards
• Familiarity with the Government IT Profession and cross government IT policies
• Practitioner Certificate in PRINCE2


Formal Qualifications Required
DESIRABLE: PRINCE 2

Additional Comments
If you are interested in applying for this role then please apply via the job board, unfortunately we cannot accept email applications.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:28:09 GMT
Main Duties/ Responsibilities
•Developing products and processes to enable delivery of required processes, solution and/or experience
•Design and develop appropriate implementation products to ensure successful delivery of change
•Proactively managing delivery of priorities and plans, resolving and/or escalating issues quickly and effectively, identifying risks and taking timely action to mitigate
•Agree the user assurance test strategy and undertake a percentage check of the user acceptance test criteria against the business requirements.
•Actively engaging and managing relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
•Provide visible leadership and supportive line management across the strand and programme, to all grades and to stakeholders engaged in own area of responsibility
•Responsible for complying with governance, reviewing programme/projects in accordance with the Change lifecycle and acting upon lessons learnt.
•Using insight and research to design customer experience and measure outcomes.
•Responsibility for ensuring that the strategic intent is at the heart of the design and that the design outcomes are strategically aligned.


Skills/ Experience Required
•Experience of negotiating with and coordinating a wide range of internal stakeholders.
•Proven experience in designing and delivering change in a high profile, complex and fast moving business environment; and/or
•Understanding of project management tools and techniques
•Knowledge or experience of Agile ways of working]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:26:46 GMT Our client is currently recruiting for a qualified senior PMO leader to develop the PMO function and provide leadership on internal programme control. This contract is initially for two months and if this initial period is successful then there is likely to be an extension.

Main Duties/ Responsibilities
1. Provide leadership and management within the programme for provision of good quality PMO services.
2. Establish and maintain a PMO to support the Programme and all related projects.
3. Day to day management and supervision of the small PMO team and direct contribution to delivery of PMO products.
4. Oversight and management of PMO processes.

Outputs/ Deliverables to be achieved
1. Undertake a quick analysis of existing PMO processes and identify key areas for immediate improvement - present findings to Programme Director.
2. Achieve a basic level of PMO service quickly.
3. Provide options to the Programme Director to establish medium/long term direction for PMO service provision, including resource/tool requirements.
4. Oversee/produce/maintain the following documentation:
a) Risk and Issue register;
b) Programme Director's Update report to the Programme Board;
c) Decision log;
d) Programme organogram;
e) Workstream checkpoint reports;
f) Workstream & programme dashboards;
g) Dependence log;
h) Document log;
i) Benefits map;
j) Benefits realisation plan;
k) Benefits management strategy;
l) Benefits realisation strategy;
m) Programme change control process;
n) Quality Management Plan;
o) Programme Communications Plan;



Skills/ Experience Required
1. Experience of working in a PMO in a large and complex environment.
2. Experience managing a PMO in a large and complex environment.
3. Public sector experience in a PMO context within the last (ideally) 6 years.

Formal Qualifications Required
Essential
1 PRINCE 2 Practitioner

Highly Desirable
1. P3O Practitioner.
2. Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Practitioner.
3. Management of Risk Practitioner.

Additional Comments
Our client is looking for an individual to bring leadership in the provision of PMO services.

If you are interested in applying for the role you need to apply via the job boards, unfortunately we cannot accept any applications by email.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:25:34 GMT This post will be responsible for data management and analysis on specified elements of the departments testing programmes. You will also be responsible for ensuring quality standards are met so that there can be confidence in the reliability of the data as it moves through the system.


Main Duties/ Responsibilities
•Provide 2nd line technical support to our internal and external helpdesk. This involves liaising with internal and external customers to resolve any technical issues to ensure that all are able to submit their assessment data.
•Provide statistical analysis and data, including thorough quality assurance for specified programmes in line with agreed specifications;
•Provide advice to other units within the Department in relation to availability and appropriate use of the data delivered by the team;
•Lead on developing and producing management information for products that the team is responsible for
•Support statistically based research projects on operational elements of testing programmes as required.


Skills/ Experience Required
Essential
•Proven experience in data analysis, providing fit-for-purpose and timely data to stakeholders
•Proficient in the use of SAS, SPSS or other data analysis packages, particularly in the area of data manipulation and transformation. SPSS experience would be highly desirable
•Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst ensuring high quality deliverables
•Expertise in Microsoft Excel or other similar packages to provide high quality management information.
•Demonstrable skills in communication (oral, written). Excellent customer service skills and confidence in dealing with difficult customers by telephone.

Desirable
•Ability to influence and negotiate with senior staff
•Knowledge of data protection


Formal Qualifications Required
Degree in a numerate subject e.g. mathematics, computer science, operational research, statistics or equivalent experience.


Additional Comments
This successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced CRB check due to the nature of the data that will be accessible.
]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:23:57 GMT Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:22:52 GMT
main responsibilities are to produce a document with:

A series of recommendations on steps and processes required with a proposed project plan to produce a comprehensive Business Classification Scheme for the proposed EDRM system

A discussion with advantages and disadvantages of the proposed implementation strategy and possible alternatives.

Skills/Knowledge required:

Detailed knowledge of EDRMS implementations

Knowledge and experience of definition and creation of Business Classification Schemes

Experience of implementing EDRM systems to large and complex organisations

If interested, please call me on 01628 408155 or send me a CV via the link.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:21:49 GMT
Our client is in the process of updating their identity and asset management processes as they currently work on a secure network. Access needs to be granted to part-time workers and the successful individual will be responsible for streamlining processes to facilitate this.

What we are looking for:

Previous experience of process/business analysis including defining operating models, designing new processes and their validation - at least two full project lifecycles
Strong experience of requirements analysis and definition
Expert in Business Process modelling
Excellent process mapping, design and analysis skills using a recognised methodology
Qualified in a recognised business analysis methodology
Proven experience of delivering processes via a BPA tool - preferably MEGA (but ARIS would be considered)
SAP exposure
Effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with staff from a variety of technical and non-technical disciplines and at all levels of the business]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:20:34 GMT


Applications are sought from those who can offer the following:

Testing quality control
Utilities experience, preferably Smart metering
Worked in a HP Quality Centre environment
Change control, quality and testing
Managed Test teams
Writing and amending test scripts
Assisting with end users testing
Communicate clearly in oral and written form
Interact with users and staff in non-technical, clear terms
Demonstrate strong leadership
Work under time constraints to meet deadlines
Set priorities, analyse problems, develop solutions and make decisions on a variety of complex matters



]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:19:28 GMT


Applications are sought from those who can offer the following:

Expert, suitably qualified Technical Architect
Experience of the full project lifecycle and of designing and delivering excellent technical solutions
Demonstrable experience of producing clear architectural artefacts at all levels from High Level to Physical Design including both written and diagrammatical documentation
Familiar with the technologies- Unix, AIX, Oracle, Citrix, Windows, Java and web
Familiar with large scale database design and optimisation
Capable of interpreting business requirements and selecting an appropriate technical solution which is efficient, supportable, cost effective and aligned to NNB's architectural strategy
Proven ability to drive issue resolution across a disparate technical community
Stakeholder management at all levels with experience of explaining complex technical solution to non-technical stakeholders
Experience of working within an appropriate framework or methodology - TOGAF or similar





If you would like to apply please send your CV to .moseley@capita.co.uk">harry.moseley@capita.co.uk]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:18:18 GMT We are currently recruiting for a SharePoint developer to work with one of our Central Government clients based in Central London. This role is required upgrade the current SharePoint 2007 site to 2010 and enhance the portals functionality to support an implementation.

Main Duties/ Responsibilities
Migration of the current SharePoint site from 2007/2010
Support the Business Analyst in preparing the hardware requirements for the new platform
Work with the Project Manager on a modular delivery of the product and progress reporting against the Project Plan
Support the BA as to the feasibility and prioritisation of user requirements from a technical perspective
Unit test and support User Acceptance Testing of the system


Skills/ Experience Required
SharePoint 2007 and 2010 development experience - configuration capability e.g. Sites, Sub sites, Lists, Libraries and SharePoint customisation skills using .Net, Visual Studio and C#.
SQL Server 2005 or above
Visual Studio 2005 and 2008
Experience of Supply2Health
Microsoft Project - Desirable


Additional Comments
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo Baseline Security Clearance, this is at a cost of £25.
You CV must clearly demonstrate that you have the required skills and experience.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:17:01 GMT The client has recently introduced the integrated system of Reourcelink (Northgate) into their organisation to combine HR systems and payroll. They are looking for an experience specialist within HR and user of Resourcelink to undertake a skills gap analysis. This will include analysing the gap between the current knowledge and skill level of employees and what they will need to know and do because of a change in systems.
Duties will include:
Gap analyse
Communicate the extracted data
Draft a work book of processes
Candidates applying will be educated to degree level or have the relevant experience. You will extensive Gap analyse experience together with experience of using Resourcelink (Northgate). HR knowledge and experience is also required. This is a very urgent requirement in a short time frame. Remote working will be considered.

]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:15:08 GMT
We would be interested in hearing from candidates who have delivered such work within a local authority environment on an interim or consultancy basis previously.

Interested and suitable candidates should send their CV to julie.armor@veredus.co.uk quoting reference JAA/Inspection.

Send applications to: julie.armor@veredus.co.uk
]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:14:07 GMT Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:14:02 GMT
The Business Development Manager will be responsible for managing the production of high quality tender submissions that support the corporate Growth Strategy by securing new and current business for organisation. This position will be working across the organisation and will be accountable for collating and presenting timely and high quality contributions that support the bid management processes. The role holder will be an ambassador for the growth agenda, setting the strategic direction to capture valuable opportunities and also supporting the Executive Lead for Business Development.

Duties:
Manage the PQQ and written tender process from receipt through to submission
Strategically analyse the content of tenders, researching and orchestrating punctual responses from all disciplines
Identify and evaluate new and repeat business opportunities to meet the growth agenda identified in the Business Plan
Support the Executive Lead for Business Development in the research, analysis and presentation of appropriate new and profitable revenue streams for the business
Project manage specific business development opportunities
Oversee marketing and communications strategies consistent with good bid practice
Carry out market research / competition analysis for any proposed opportunities

Candidates applying will be educated to degree level or equivalent level of experience.
Strong bid/proposal writing experience and the ability to work to deadlines is essential, together with a good understanding of commercial tendering processes and ability to identify and deliver winning themes and bids in all tender production. Demonstrable success in turning business opportunities into income generating services is crucial and proven ability to use business acumen and commercial experience to analyse complex issues is required.

]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:13:01 GMT Start date: April 2012

Veredus would be very keen to hear from any experienced Interim Primary Headteachers who are available for the summer term for work in the North East of England.

For further information, please emaol a copy of your CV with supporting statement to paul.horgan@veredus.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion.

Send applications to: paul.horgan@veredus.co.uk
]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:12:04 GMT Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:11:46 GMT
Main Duties/ Responsibilities
We are looking for a qualified Lawyer to work in the area of litigation. This role will involve managing a heavy caseload which must be kept in good order with deadlines to be met.

Skills/ Experience Required
Minimum of 2 years' litigation experience
Used to handling large volumes of information
Experienced in managing own caseload
Excellent time management
Excellent written and verbal communication skills


Formal Qualifications Required
Qualified lawyer (barrister or solicitor)
Degree level of 2:1 or above is preferential
Minimum of 2 years' PQE


Additional Comments
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Basic Security Check, which is at a cost of £25.
This role will be paying £17.05 per hour, PAYE basis, or £20.88, Umbrella company basis]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:10:37 GMT Start date: 16th April 2012

Veredus would be very keen to hear from any SEN specialist with a strong background in working with pupils with severe behaviour problems. You will ideally have senior leadership experience and have the ability to model best practice teaching as well as managing teachers' expectations as to what is acceptable behaviour. Residential experience would be an added advantage.

For further information, please email a copy of your CV with supporting statement to paul.horgan@veredus.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 020 7932 4233

Send applications to: paul.horgan@veredus.co.uk
]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:10:01 GMT Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:09:13 GMT
If you are already working as an interim manager or are interested in doing so then please send your CV and details of your availability to julie.armor@veredus.co.uk quoting reference JAC/SM.

Send applications to: julie.armor@veredus.co.uk
]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:08:27 GMT Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:08:06 GMT
Your responsibilities will include:
-To support the Systems Manager with the maintenance of the financial systems, including Agresso
-To assist the Systems Manager in liaising with the Agresso systems development team to establish 'business as usual' systems work and 'development' work
-To liaise with system users and the systems team to ensure timely identification of system problems and development areas
- To liaise with our system providers/development consultants to ensure helpdesk calls are raised appropriately
- To assist the Systems Manager with the implementation of solutions to system problems and improvements to the system to ensure operations are as economic and effective as possible
- To propose, develop and implement new procedures and controls as appropriate

To be considered for this post you must have:
-Current membership of CCAB body (or equivalent) with recent relevant post qualification experience
-Knowledge of the Agresso financial system and its application to an organisation of this size and complexity
-Ability to read, interpret and implement regulations and changes to procedures
- Ability to work to a tight timetable, within an area of conflicting demands and changing priorities
- An up-to-date knowledge of current best practice in local authority accounting
- Ability to use Microsoft Office software to a high standard
- Local authority experience.

]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:06:55 GMT
Interested and suitable candidates should send their CV and details of availabillity to john.laycock@veredus.co.uk quoting reference JL/REG.

Send applications to: john.laycock@veredus.co.uk
]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:06:11 GMT Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:05:40 GMT Our client is currently recruiting for an Infrastructure Services Analyst for an 11 month contract based in London.

You will be required to:
Provide expertise on substantial aspects of our client's technical operational components and ICT infrastructure.
Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of these components within the company and how they are managed and supported.
Ensure the establishment of an intelligent customer relationship when dealing with suppliers' technical staff.
Be responsible for efficiency and productivity improvements under the direction of the Infrastructure Services Manager.


Main Duties/ Responsibilities
Understand, at a high level, the overall technical architecture of the client's ICT infrastructure.
• Have operational ownership of substantial elements of the service technical components and ensure that relevant aspects of the service is fully understood and documented to support operational service
• Arrange for the proactive provision of information, support and advice on the relevant service architecture to other areas within Service Management and its stakeholders and to ensure relevant updates to the service catalogues.
• Pro-actively identify and champion key service improvements within the relevant elements of the operational service architecture.
• Create technical and business roadmaps of substantial aspects of the ICT infrastructure (e.g. WAN, LAN, end-user computing and Data Centres) to input into operational planning.
• Provide subject matter assurance into the change process and provide key leadership and mentoring on operational service architecture.
• Ensure key service architecture and business applications represent Value for Money and are fit for purpose.


Outputs/ Deliverables to be achieved
This role consists of several elements of work including project management, surveying, risk assessment, technical drawing, Health & Safety and liaison between the client and their designated contractors.
• To work as part of a small team and to be responsible for the implementation of design and specification standards for comms and data rooms
• Needs to lead and set direction within the team on own specialism and to promote ways to continuously improve ways of working.
• Works with the Customer Service Management Team to review key issues raised and overall delivery against service targets to identify, agree and implement key improvements.
• Works with the Vendor Management team with the supplier community to review issues raised and overall delivery against service targets to identify, agree and implement key improvements.
• Understanding of the current client ICT landscape (including technology, contracts, legacy systems etc), in order to inform and improve future ICT service management.
• Ability to be able to communicate effectively and proactively market Service architecture improvements


Skills/ Experience Required
Experience in project management, particularly in the delivery of ICT elements of estates/building work.
• Technical Drawing skills (eg AutoCAD), and able to produce design specifications for all aspects of a building ICT infrastructure.
• Electrical, Building, Mechanical experience and a working knowledge of telephone networks and of structured networks.
• Working knowledge of IT server room infrastructure, including air conditioning systems.
• Proficient in space planning.
• You will possess strong communications, relationship building, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Has an analytical and creative approach to problem solving.

Additional Comments
If you are interested in this role, please can you apply via the job board, unfortunately we cannot accept applications by email.]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:04:32 GMT Start date: June 2012

Veredus would be very keen to hear from suitably quallified and experienced Primary Headteachers that are looking for an interim assignment in a one form Roman Catholic primary school in the North West. You will ideally have a strong track record of school improvement in a previous interim or acting role. May suit someone looking for part-time work.

For further information, please email a copy of your CV with supporting statement to paul.horgan@veredus.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 020 7932 4233.

Send applications to: paul.horgan@veredus.co.uk
]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:04:27 GMT Start date: September 2012

Veredus would be very keen to hear from suitably qualified and experienced Secondary Headteachers that are looking for an interim assignment in a secondary school on the South Coast. You will ideally have a strong track record of school improvement in a previous interim or acting role.

For further information, please email a copy of your CV with supporting statement to paul.horgan@veredus.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 020 7932 4224.

Send applications to: paul.horgan@veredus.co.uk
]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:02:55 GMT
An interim Better Homes Delivery Manager is urgently required by a London Borough.

The purpose of the role is to:
· Lead the in-house technical team and external providers to meet the programme targets and objectives.
· Initiate the required performance and progress monitoring infrastructure.
· Ensure compliance at all times with Health and Safety legislation and other statutory compliance where necessary.
· Prepare reports and present progress to operational project boards as required.
· Identify areas of risk and develop the necessary mitigation plans.
· Assist in the recruitment of personnel to fill the required posts within the delivery team as required.
· Assist in the planning and preparation of the future programme (Year 1 planning is complete). This will include ensuring key deliverables are met with regard to procurement and tendering of services and leasehold consultation procedures.
· Interface and lead on consultation with various stakeholders, particularly the residents and ward members and attendance at external meetings as necessary.
· Ensure the robustness and accuracy of the asset data system (Keystone).

In order to apply you must have the following experience:
· A proven track record of leading the delivery of similar scale refurbishment ‘decent homes’ programmes.(Essential)
· A detailed understanding of various forms of contract. (Essential)
· A detailed understanding of OJEU tendering processes.(Preferable)
· A detailed understanding of Section 20 leaseholder consultation compliance.(Preferable)
· A track record of working in London boroughs and dealing with tenant and leaseholder requirements. (Essential)

If you fit these requirements very closely and would like further details, then please email your CV to joanna.thornton@veredus.co.uk quoting reference JT/13505


Send applications to: joanna.thornton@veredus.co.uk
]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:01:03 GMT
My client is looking for an interim head of information systems to cover a period of sick leave. Ideal Candidates will have significant public sector experience or preferable a background in housing. For more information on this role please contact gemma.prescot@veredus.co.uk

Send applications to: gemma.prescot@veredus.co.uk
]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:59:35 GMT Start date: June 2012

Veredus is currently looking for an excellent interim secondary deputy Headteacher to cover a maternity leave. The school was graded as Good in its last Ofsted report in 2010 and had its best ever set of GCSE results in 2011. The main focus of the role will be on Raising Achievement and securing Positive Behaviour for Learning. You will have relevant experience in a similar senior leadership post in the last 3 years. For further information, please email a copy of your CV with supporting statement to paul.horgan@veredus.co.uk or call for a confidential discussiion on 020 7932 4233.

Send applications to: paul.horgan@veredus.co.uk
]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:57:53 GMT
Key skills and experience:-

Experience of managing technical staff and significant budget
Expertise in contract negotiation and vendor management
Strong project and programme management experience
Proven experiecne of business continuity and disaster recovery planning
HE experience is essential

This important role will ensure the University keeps up to date with the best relevant technical standards. Please do not apply if you have not worked in an HE environment previously.

If this role is of interest, please send your CV to Vicky Sewley in the first instance at vicky.sewley@veredus.co.uk
]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:52:42 GMT
They will have delivered complex programmes of £5M+, with diverse teams across FTEs, Contractors and third party suppliers. Banking experience is a must.

An in-depth knowledge of Mortgage and Collections systems is essential. The client is looking to bring people onboard with an immediate start. This role will be based in Europe, and is a long term assignment.

Please only apply if you have these skills.


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contact Mike Davies
telephone 0203 145 3436
fax 020 7499 9820]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:50:38 GMT
They will have delivered complex programmes of £5M+, with diverse teams across FTEs, Contractors and third party suppliers. Banking experience is a must.

An in-depth knowledge of Mortgage and Collections systems is essential. The client is looking to bring people onboard with an immediate start. This role will be based in Europe, and is a long term assignment.

Please only apply if you have these skills.


job ref 13171/001
contact Mike Davies
telephone 0203 145 3436
fax 020 7499 9820]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:32:12 GMT
They will have delivered complex programmes of £5M+, with diverse teams across FTEs, Contractors and third party suppliers. Banking experience is a must.

An in-depth knowledge of Mortgage and Collections systems is essential. The client is looking to bring people onboard with an immediate start. This role will be based in Europe, and is a long term assignment.

Please only apply if you have these skills.


job ref 13171/001
contact Mike Davies
telephone 0203 145 3436
fax 020 7499 9820]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:19:24 GMT
They will have delivered complex programmes of £5M+, with diverse teams across FTEs, Contractors and third party suppliers. Banking experience is a must.

An in-depth knowledge of Mortgage and Collections systems is essential. The client is looking to bring people onboard with an immediate start. This role will be based in Europe, and is a long term assignment.

Please only apply if you have these skills.


job ref 13171/001
contact Mike Davies
telephone 0203 145 3436
fax 020 7499 9820]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:03:54 GMT
They will have delivered complex programmes of £5M+, with diverse teams across FTEs, Contractors and third party suppliers. Banking experience is a must.

An in-depth knowledge of Mortgage and Collections systems is essential. The client is looking to bring people onboard with an immediate start. This role will be based in Europe, and is a long term assignment.

Please only apply if you have these skills.


job ref 13171/001
contact Mike Davies
telephone 0203 145 3436
fax 020 7499 9820]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:45:04 GMT
They will have delivered complex programmes of £5M+, with diverse teams across FTEs, Contractors and third party suppliers. Banking experience is a must.

An in-depth knowledge of Mortgage and Collections systems is essential. The client is looking to bring people onboard with an immediate start. This role will be based in Europe, and is a long term assignment.

Please only apply if you have these skills.


job ref 13171/001
contact Mike Davies
telephone 0203 145 3436
fax 020 7499 9820]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:42:07 GMT
They will have delivered complex programmes of £5M+, with diverse teams across FTEs, Contractors and third party suppliers. Banking experience is a must.

An in-depth knowledge of Mortgage and Collections systems is essential. The client is looking to bring people onboard with an immediate start. This role will be based in Europe, and is a long term assignment.

Please only apply if you have these skills.


job ref 13171/001
contact Mike Davies
telephone 0203 145 3436
fax 020 7499 9820]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:35:20 GMT
They will have delivered complex programmes of £5M+, with diverse teams across FTEs, Contractors and third party suppliers. Banking experience is a must.

An in-depth knowledge of Mortgage and Collections systems is essential. The client is looking to bring people onboard with an immediate start. This role will be based in Europe, and is a long term assignment.

Please only apply if you have these skills.


job ref 13171/001
contact Mike Davies
telephone 0203 145 3436
fax 020 7499 9820]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:32:16 GMT
Key Responsibilities

Manages and produces financial statements for a portfolio of legal entities
Managing and producing IFRS accounting reports (IAS 32, 39, IFRS 7)
Maintenance of Fixed Asset Register
Maintenance of Capital Contributions/Rent Free/Letting Costs schedule
Prepayments (e.g. Rent) monthly release and maintenance
Production of aging creditor report to review and pay any outstanding creditors
Production of aging debtor report to review and chase any outstanding debtors
Ensure that all suspense accounts relating to payments/receipts of creditor/debtors are cleared out monthly
Accrual maintenance
Asset & Liability breakdowns and explanations via control checks spreadsheet
VAT movement reports and reconciliation
Review of Project Status Reports
Quantum loan reconciliations to the ledgers
Assisting the Accounts Manager to control and maintain the integrity of the Investment Banking accounting
Other ad-hoc management reporting requirements

Requirements

Qualified Accountant or equivalent with relevant experience
Excellent communication, reporting and networking skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders
Strong knowledge of IAS 32, 39 and IFRS 7 and be technically able to interpret and translate technical developments/details to business impacts
Able to work successfully both as an individual and as part of a team
Keen attention to detail
Good organisation and system skills
Analytical mindset
Robust, resilient and able to cope well under pressure

Interested? Apply to Kevin Suddaby at Argyll Scott International for more information.

Job Reference: KESU13948
Contact: Kevin Suddaby
Address: 2nd Floor, 165 Fleet Street, London EC4A 2D]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:27:12 GMT
Included in this exercise they require an HR Business Partner to support a number of changes to the way they approach their people challenges within this group.

This will involve reviewing and changing their resourcing, on boarding, development and performance management processes.

Successful candidates will have significant sales and marketing experience in best practice blue-chip environments.

Interested parties should forward their CV and click on "Apply" in the first instance.
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contact David Mackey
telephone 020 3145 3446
fax 020 7499 9820
]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:25:47 GMT
The role will include budgeting, forecasting, MI production and month-end reporting. More specifically, you will be responsible for ensuring variance against budgets and forecasts are evaluated, reviewing budgets for the business and reviewing current systems to ensure effective and efficient processes are being followed. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong track record in delivery. Strong interpersonal skills and commercial acumen are also essential. Please send your CV by clicking "Apply" or call 01509 676614 for further information.

For an informal discussion please call Liz Gilliver on 01509-676610. Apply with your CV and covering letter by clicking on 'Apply', quoting reference LG/AXON/5945, or write to Axon Resourcing Ltd, The Courtyard, Hall Farm, Church Street, Lockington, Derbyshire.]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:24:12 GMT
The purpose of the role is to initially set a strategy for the delivery of training end to end business process in relation to a business to business service centres that they have recently created. Once in place the incumbent will work on a hands on basis delivering training seminars as well as coaching and managing a team of four other trainers ensuring delivery to tight timescales.

The successful candidate will need to speak fluent Dutch, have experience training end to end business processes (rather than IT) and will have worked in a business to business environment.

Job Reference: JUMTRN01
Contact: Julian Mccallum
Phone: 020 7747 5399
Address: 14-16 Regent Street, London SW1Y 4P
]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:21:06 GMT
Interim Account / Mobilisation Director – Asap Start (3-6 months)

The successful candidate must demonstrate:

Mobilisation experience is critical
Account management experience within a business as usual environment on a large corporate contract (multi million pound)
Track record of contract delivery (from outsourcer to client) of a multi million pound contract c£60m
Financially, commercially and politically astute
Able to hit the ground running and an adept thinker
Strong interpersonal/client relationship management skills
Gravitas with lots of impact
People manager who is a strong influencer and energiser

The candidate will be responsible for:

Acting as the Account Director for a large flagship client through the transition of their integrated Facilities Management to an outsourced model (value c£60m)
Interface with the client throughout the bid and mobilisation period
Advise and support bid activity
Review bid strategy
Recruit mobilisation team
Input into the mobilisation plan and drive this upon successful bid
Hard and soft FM delivery


Interested candidates must be available for immediate start and should send a CV in Word format only.

To apply online please click Apply.
Interim Managers who are interested in similar roles
can register with Impact Executives here.
Harvey Nash plc is a global professional recruitment
company and I.T. outsourcing provider.
Complying with the DBERR]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:16:23 GMT
The role is to clearly define and ensure continuity/traceability of the functional, non-functional requirements and processes as part of the overall delivery definition of the Project. Support the delivery of all project objectives.

The role would be ideal for a candidate who has a very strong Business Analyst background and can do the full life cycle of a project.

This primarily includes:

Translate business operations and objectives into requirement/design documentation to support the aims of the Programme/Project
Support the analysis and demand challenge of requirements and requirements gathering
Define functional and non-functional requirements
Produce functional and non-functional specifications
Manage stakeholder relationships between the demand (business) and suppliers (IT) around the understanding of requirements and the constraints and limitations of solutions
Apply analytical skills to solutions delivery/build and technical documentation
Facilitate the definition of solution acceptance criteria and conduct UAT
Working with multiple Business Units across a diverse stakeholder group, up to Senior Executive level, with different demands and communication needs
Able to produce/document project deliverables at all phases from initiation through to closure

Please respond ASAP if you feel you have the right skills.

Job Reference: JW-3336
Contact: Financial Services Team
Phone: 020 7079 3737
Address: 4th Floor, UK House, 180 Oxford Street, London W1D 1NN]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:11:30 GMT
The role

The role is required to provide rigorous programme management support to enable the implementation of a Guidewire system.

The Candidate

Candidates should have a background in insurance with prior experience of implementing the Guidewire system or working closely with it. Strong teamworking and interpersonal skills are essential ; previous experience of consulting would be an advantage.

Job Reference: 130901
Contact: Lucie Stride
Phone: 0207 822 0794]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:07:52 GMT
Our client is a highly entrepreneurial, market leading contracting services business involved in the installation, maintenance and management of infrastructure assets. Operating throughout the UK on behalf of international blue-chip clients they have grown organically and doubled the size of their business over recent years. Despite the economic climate, they are still faced with the opportunity to maintain this rapid pace of expansion, provided they can keep achieving the same high standards of innovation and delivery for which they are renowned.

They work predominantly through partnership contracts, which are significant both in terms of value and duration, and critical for the continuity of service to their clients’ customers, touching the lives of millions of consumers every day. To deliver such consistency in service provision necessitates robust operating systems and high standards of performance, in every aspect of their business.

With a number of business critical contracts either up for renewal or award over the next 6 months, my client is keen to undertake their own due diligence and ensure that all business processes and systems are up to scrutiny and are delivering the maximum contribution to overall business performance.

To be considered, you will be required to demonstrate considerable experience operating as a Senior HR Professional, ideally working within the construction industry or another contracting environment.

Specific skills and areas of experience must include:

An appropriate HR qualification
Reviewing HR policy in line with business and regulatory requirements
Ensuring communication and compliance of the HR policy across the group
Detailed knowledge of performance appraisal systems
Establishing and monitoring HR KPI’s, ensuring transparency of resource performance within a labour intensive business
Excellent operational and project management skills
Formation and implementation of training and development plans
Management of TUPE
The management of external service providers
Disciplinary, grievance and tribunals
Employee relations
Succession planning, recruitment & selection
Remuneration – strategy and management of process

In the first instance, please forward your CV quoting reference V193 with details of your availability. Alternatively contact Richard Woods for an initial discussion.

tele: 08443 356 170

mob : 07767 898 265

Job Reference: V193
Phone: 08443356170
]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:06:40 GMT Rate: £500/day

Our client, one of the UK’s leading retail brands, is going through a major E-Commerce development programme and is currently recruiting an experienced HR Business Partner to set up the HR function and provide Generalist HR support.

The ideal candidate must be an Interim HR professional with extensive HR experience within a fast-paced and complex multichannel retail environment. The successful candidate will have to be immediately available to start with this 6 month assignment.

If you are interested in this exciting Interim HR opportunity then please apply at your earliest convenience. Please be aware that because of the high volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted.

Job Reference: DX1093646]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:05:08 GMT
Individuals must have advanced level excel ability (writing macros, using pivot tables and VBA), and advanced and extensive data analysis experience in relation to Project/Programmes and their scheduling. Individuals should also ideally have experience working within a large, blue chip organisation and experience within utilities would be highly desirable. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered for an exciting opportunity within one of the UK's most prominent organisations. Due to the volume of applications currently being received; please apply online for initial consideration.

Let's find the career that connects with your life. Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User.


Job ref 418540
Contact Richard Smith
Telephone
Fax 020 7634 0105]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:03:52 GMT
Working within this hugely dynamic and interesting business, you will sit within the UK finance team and take responsibility for the reporting of their UK and European operations. You will steer the multi-currency statutory reporting for a number of European entities as well as ensuring that clear and accurate sets of management accounts to support key decision making is available.

You will take ownership for the ongoing budgeting, forecasting and planning and will ensure that up-to-the minute transparency is available on their cash flow position.

This is a classic Financial Controller position requiring a qualified professional with previous experience of running an entire finance function with a broad European remit.

Job Reference: 7848489
Contact: Richard Lindsay
Phone: 02074848589
Address: Genesis House, 17 Godliman Street, London EC4V5BD]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:02:25 GMT
Based at their impressive UK head offices this role will expose a fully qualified professional (ACA or equiv) with proven PQE to the exciting world of group finance across the UK and Europe. We are looking for someone that not only has overseen the delivery of multiple statutory reports but has been exposed to large scale, international, multi-currency consolidations in the region of 300-400 entities. You will be a key figure in the company’s yea-end and will support the external reporting functions with the disclosures to the stock market and preparation of the year-end glossies. If you are available to start within 1 month, are fully qualified and have the relevant group finance experience within large, listed organisations please submit your details

Job Reference: 26985
Contact: Richard Lindsay
Phone: 02074848589
Address: Genesis House17 Godliman StreetLondon EC4V5BD]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:01:19 GMT
Robert Half Management Resources is currently recruiting a Treasury Manager for a large, well-known organisation with a solid local reputation in Central Wiltshire.
The Role

My client is looking to recruit an experienced Treasury Manager to take full responsibility for, and enhance, its treasury function following a group wide restructure. Reporting to the Group Finance Director you will take responsibility for all treasury activities relating to the business. Duties will include rationalising existing banking facilities, managing bank relationships and working with a team of treasury accountants. A large part of this role will be dealing with lenders and ratings agencies, so a thorough grounding in external stakeholder management is necessary.
The ideal candidate will have a treasury qualification or be an ACA qualified accountant.
Salary & Benefits

This role will pay up to £350 per day and is expected to last up to 12 months.There is potential for this role to become permanent.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.

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contact Allan Turnbull
telephone +44-117-993-5400 fax 0117 993 5401
]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 10:00:13 GMT
Responsibilities

Develop systems and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective management of the Company's finances and compliance with US GAAP, IAS and UK statutory requirements
Assist in the development of Solvency II QRT reporting at the Solo and Group levels and participate in the development of ORSA reporting
Produce accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial information that meet all corporate filing and senior management requirements
Assist Finance Management to develop KPI's for management reporting and decision making
Assist Finance Management in the continual process to ensure financial systems, controls and procedures remain appropriate, effective and efficient
Responsible for the financial and managerial reporting of all aspects of claims and reinsurance
Develop competencies of accountancy staff to ensure to ensure we have the necessary skills to meet customer, stakeholders and employee expectations
Direct staff to ensure that they are appropriately motivated and trained to carry out their responsibilities to the required standards
Provide direction to staff on reporting process which would include monitoring and review of staff reporting
Actively participate in ad hoc reporting and systems development as required.

Key Skills Required

Qualified accountant ACCA/ACA or equivalent
Managerial experience
Previous Insurance knowledge
Good communication skills

Job Reference: JHIntFinrep0412
Contact: James Fargus
Phone: 01483 246 731]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:59:16 GMT
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Finance and Director of Academic Affairs
Schack Institute of Real Estate
NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies

This position will work closely with the divisional dean and also serve as the Director of Academic Affairs for the Institute. We seek a talented professional in real estate finance who can blend practical and theoretical frameworks to teach in the graduate programs. This is a nine-month, non-tenured, full-time faculty position and has a concurrent eleven-month administrative appointment that is renewable annually.

Qualifications:

MBA in Finance
Significant senior career experience in finance
Demonstrated speaking and presentation skills
Some teaching experience at the graduate level

The individual chosen for this position will also possess the background and experience necessary to teach a variety of courses in the curriculum.

For consideration, please go to: www.nyuopsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=51236 to apply for the position.

NYU appreciates all applications but can only respond to qualified candidates. Applications will be accepted until July 1, 2012.

NYU encourages applications from women and members of minority groups.

Job Reference: 51236]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:58:16 GMT
My client, a global bank with offices based in the Midlands, is looking to recruit an interim Senior Project Manager to work on its contactless payments programmes. As part of a retail bank’s change delivery team the successful candidate will manage all aspects of the implementation activity for a CAMS II card issuer project- part of a Strategic Debit Card Platform. Primary responsibility will be to manage those 3rd parties impacted by change being made but also to manage all aspects of project governance and stakeholder management for this aspect of the Programme

The ideal candidate will have:

- Cards and payments experience.

- PM/Change delivery background

- Background in card issuer projects likes CAMS II.

- Leadership experience i.e. small project teams.

- Track record of implementation of change projects/sub projects.

- Project planning and definition.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate will an interest in EMV/Cards and payments to take a very interesting role at the cutting edge of payments technology.

Job Reference: JW-3327
Contact: Financial Services Team
Phone: 020 7079 3737
Address: 4th Floor, UK House180 Oxford StreetLondon W1D 1NN]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:54:22 GMT
Role Profile


The role entails the following:



O&M responsibility for a portfolio of five UK based biomass power stations ranging from 10MW to 38MW (c.110MW in total)


Provision of leadership in the operation of a safe and efficient 24/7 operations across all five sites


A focus on ensuring high availability, optimum plant performance and effective maintenance regimes


Regular reporting into the CEO and Board on all operational issues


Managing five Generation Managers for the benefit of the portfolio


A high level of mobility with a requirement for you to have a presence across all of the sites i.e. likely to be predominantly based in East Anglia but with travel to Scotland and Lincolnshire



Core Responsibilities


A focus with key responsibility for the following:



Delivery of the 2012/13 operating plan in terms of – Output, Operating costs/budget management and SHE targets


Being highly proactive and organised, ensuring effective planning and delivery of regular maintenance, operating procedures and annual outages


Management of the site risk register process to ensure that key risks are identified and mitigated


Development of a detailed O&M plan in accordance with portfolio requirements in terms of plant condition monitoring, planned maintenance and strategic spares


Ensuring adherence to and an improvement in overall SHE performance


Accuracy, completeness and effective use of maintenance management systems


Monthly Board reporting


Provision of technical support to all colleagues across the sites


Ensuring the ongoing development of core technical skills and behaviours across the operational workforce



Skills, Knowledge & Experience


It is essential that applicants possess the following:



Significant experience gained from within 24/7 operational power generation sites e.g. biomass or coal fired power stations


Previous experience of operating in senior (Board level) O&M roles where you have had responsibility for a portfolio of assets/sites at any one time


Qualified to degree level in an engineering discipline


Recognised SHE qualification – first class understanding of SHE in an industrial environment


Strong commercial awareness


Strong leadership and people management skills – an inclusive, disciplined and professional approach


A high level of computer literacy



In the first instance please email us or click Apply.


If you have the existing right to work in the UK, please click 'Apply' to be considered for this role. Please note that we can not consider candidates without a valid EU work permit for this role.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:43:15 GMT
Specifically you will be responsible for;

Creating a PMO function (brownfield), recommending key improvement across a programme encompassing c.70 individual projects (values from £10K – £multi-million, a large portion of which have a development/ Agile focus).
Providing key governance, structure and associated “policing” to ensure effective delivery across all projects.
Managing priority list to drive the right behaviours and to achieve requisite delivery milestones.
Mentoring, developing and coaching an incumbent team, to ensure effective transition to BAU at end of contract.
Working with Group Transformation and CIO to maintain strategic alignment at a business level.

The ideal candidate will have;

Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
An understanding of/ experience within a commercial (private sector) business, ideally, in the retail/ consumer space.
A proven record of establishing and or leading improvement programmes focussed around PMO creation, set up and management within a Group Structure.
A solid grounding in IT, ideally established via a professional services/ consultancy environment.
Strong leaderships skills “the go to person” for all key milestones and project deliverables at Board level.

Job Reference: MB260112
Contact: Matthew Baker]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:41:28 GMT
Key responsibilities will include:

Engaging with technical and legal advisors and policy teams
Informing the invitation to Tender including financial modelling and contractual requirements
Production of bidder accreditation report
Clarification responses to financial and template queries from bidders
Preparing a detailed ‘Long Form Report’ to support bidders' financial assumptions
Leading a team of up to 5 staff in the financial evaluation of bids through to contractualisation stage
Transferring knowledge/handing over the franchise to the franchise management team during the mobilisation phase of the project

Applicants will need to have advanced financial modelling skills and an ability to interpret and convey complex financial information.

This role will provide expert day to day financial support to senior figures who plan, specify and procure rail franchises. It will include assessing the financial position of incumbent operators, developing financial model templates for bidders and assessing financial suitability of bidders as well as participating in the negotiations with bidders to inform the most appropriate bid to award.

This is a high profile, commercial role with immersion in high value transactions, potentially in excess of £2bn per transaction.

Applicants will need to be financially trained, ideally with a CCAB qualification. A background in the rail industry is advantageous but essentially, you will be able to demonstrate commercial negotiation expertise, analysis and assessment of bid suitability, identifying areas of weakness and negotiating these with successful bidders.

You will have an advanced ability to gather, assess, analyse and interpret commercial and technical information through financial models and due diligence exercises and an ability to create and maintain effective internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Job Reference: QMANIL
Contact: Lester Fernando
Phone: 020 7101 8800
Address: 50 Pall Mall SW1Y 5JH
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Our client is looking for management accountant with some post qualified experience. The ideal candidate must have quarterly and month end property management accounts experience. ECS or Cube systems experience would be idea and must be good with Excel. The role is very hands on and you will need to demonstrate flexibility and versatility. The role is for 3 months initially with the likelihood to extend on a rolling basis. The role will commence in May 2012.
Salary & Benefits

The role is paying up to £250 per day on a limited company basis.

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.

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contact Bhavin Kotecha
telephone 44-207-389-6902 fax 0207 389 6999]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:33:40 GMT

You will be reporting directly into the Divisional Treasurer and have a wide range of responsibilities, engaging largely with senior stakeholders.

You will have overall responsibly for the control, compliance & assurance framework for treasury, ensuring and monitoring adherence with Group policies and Regulatory requirements and be heavily involved in project activity and coordination.

You will also have some ALCo and other committees Secretariat. Largely managing agendas and the associated timetables for the submission of all treasury papers.

You will be responsible for programme management for treasury of the following projects: Liquidity, ILAA and SLRP, Interest rate risk management, Finance Transformation and Basel 3.

Please get in touch for more details, however please only apply if you have significant experience in the above areas, I will only be able to contact relevant applications. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we are only able to contact suitable candidates.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Matthew Wilcox at Marks Sattin on 44 (0)20 7321 5000 or apply with an up to date CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button.

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contact Matthew Wilcox
telephone 44 (0)20 7321 5000]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:29:01 GMT
With regulation at its core, we are looking to appoint a proven policy leader to deliver high quality policy interventions that enable the business achieve its objectives.

This high profile role will centre on designing regulatory policy that takes account of a landscape impacted by a changing domestic and EU legislative environment and then critically, delivering this to market.

Key responsibilities will include:

Delivering to all stages of the policy process ensuring rigorous scoping and benefit identification, and creating flexible and innovative solutions
Successfully delivering evidence based end to end complex and strategic projects working with diverse stakeholders and virtual teams on policy oriented programmes
Providing guidance on policy and regulatory appraisal including effective anticipation of risk consistent with organisation strategy and identifying new policy work
Providing advice on the presentation and implementation of policies, and ensuring policy interventions are communicated effectively
Keeping the organisation up to date with developments that affect industry and their effect on the sector, and anticipating future developments
Effectively managing complex stakeholder relationships (internally and externally)

Ideal Criteria:

Demonstrable knowledge of related industry sectors, regulatory principles and commercial awareness
Excellent track record of leading and delivering policy initiatives within a multi-disciplined project environment
Strong ability in delivering evidence based policy making from start to completion, drawing in operational, research and analysis and international experience delivered following regulatory best practice (the Hampton principles)
High level knowledge of the industry, commercial, stakeholder and government issues
Significant analytical and problem solving ability to achieve pragmatic solutions, and the ability to prioritise based on informed risk-based judgements
The ability to manage change effectively: overcoming resistance; building engagement and involvement, and rewarding innovation
Evidence of sustaining a high level of drive, enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work
Able to communicate and present in a range of formats and situations clearly, confidently and to a level appropriate for the audience up to board
Ability to make effective and timely decisions

Please note, we are looking for people who have experienced the delivery and not just the conception of formulating policy. We are not looking at Compliance Managers but more Project delivery and operational managers.

Job Reference: OTPOLTEM
Contact: Lester Fernando
Phone: 020 7101 8800
Address: 50 Pall Mall SW1Y 5JH
]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:27:52 GMT
The successful candidate will be pivotal in a high profile SAP implementation project which is currently in its infancy.

Key requirements

• Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA or CIMA

• Excellent working knowledge of SAP modules FICO and BPC

• Full SAP implementation project lifecycle experience

• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise with stakeholders across the business

Please apply now for further information!

For an informal discussion please call Stuart Manford on 01925 438094. Apply with your CV and covering letter by clicking on 'Apply', quoting reference SM/5944/Axon, or write to Axon Resourcing Ltd, The White House, Wilderspool Park, Greenall's Avenue, Stockton Heath, Cheshire, WA4 6HL.
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Due to a recently revised International Accounting Standard, our client is recruiting an experienced Technical Accountant to develop and initially lead the project for summarizing and reporting on the effects of the proposed changes as well as assisting in the implementation of the new policies across the group.

Reporting to the Group head of Financial Reporting, key duties will include:

Analysis, interpretation and summary of the revised International Accounting Standard relating to leasing (IAS 17).
Working closely with the subsidiaries of the group to devise and implement the new accounting policies at divisional and group level.
Preparation of technical accounting memos for the CFO and Board, documenting specific issues.
Development of group accounting policy manual.
Liaison with key stakeholders to provide key information and support relating to queries and implementation of new policies.

This role requires a candidate that has the resilience and determination to drive a project through to completion. Excellent experience of technical report writing will be paramount to the success of the applicant. Specific experience of implementing group accounting policies and excellent technical accounting ability demonstrated in a group environment will be essential to the success.

The ability to co-ordinate and manage multiple priorities and stakeholders and deliverables is highly sought after and demonstrable experience of proactively striving for excellence will be desirable.

A qualified chartered accountant that has trained at a Big 4 accounting practice or FTSE100 firm will be successful in this position.

To express your interest in this opportunity, please contact Sean Crawford on 020 3178 4996 or by clicking 'Apply'

Reference: 9463SATA0405]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:22:12 GMT Duration: 6 months
Rate: £900/day
Location: London

Our client, a leading asset Infrastructure owner who operates across the UK, is looking for an Interim Head of Business Operations - Information Management, for a period of 6 months to start immediately.

The successful applicant will provide leadership in people management and development across Information Management so that they are led and managed, capable, productive and fully utilised and to provide all support services required for IM to operate effectively and efficiently.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Setting the strategy for management of resources, making sure the number and skills of resources are optimised, and setting IMs quality strategy and plans
Leading and directing the (i) Resource Planning team to develop and implement effective strategies for sourcing IT skills and to maintain effective partnerships with resource suppliers, the (ii) IM Programme Office and administrative support team as well as (iii) Vendor Management team to develop and deploy mechanisms that lead to positive relationships between IM and Suppliers
Formulating and implementing IM’s governance, programme management and people management policies, standards and processes will be essential and driving strategic vision and direction for the IM Department will be key

Essentially experience:

Knowledge of the rail industry
Deep understanding of information systems industry, emerging technologies and the implications for the wider business environment
Demonstrates awareness of developments in the IS industry and in own area(s) of expertise
Experience of leading IT resource pool environments and managing budgets of >£20m

If relevant and interested and please apply within the next 24 hours

Job Reference: RH2
Phone: 02073327747]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:19:53 GMT
Summary of key accountabilities and responsibilities:

Business Partner

A fundamental part of the role is to be the key business partner to the Managing Director providing financial support, advice and challenge on the strategic direction of the portfolio and working with the Managing Director to review and manage the performance of the businesses in the portfolio.

Project Management

Significant involvement with specific projects currently being undertaken and due for consideration within the entire group. Technology and its adoption form a key facet of the entire division’s ongoing positioning as demonstrated by the IT and e-commerce investment across the division and assisting in driving these projects to successful conclusions will be a key focus of this role.

Sector and group liaison

The division is responsible for all of the reporting of its businesses with information being purely communicated through to the sector and then group teams. This control can expect to increase and as such appropriate communication will be key to providing the right level of insight and information to internal stakeholders.

Presentation

Involvement alongside the rest of the divisional management team in the presentation of the business to internal and external audiences to promote the benefits, advantages and strengths of the strategy. An understanding of the entirety of the division will therefore be required to set the appropriate tone and detail to assist this communication. Increasing external focus is being placed on the benefits of our market and this will be a key area of involvement on an ongoing basis.

Acquisitions

Significant investment has been made across the division and as this continues involvement in this entire process from investment appraisal, negotiation, due diligence and integration will require input from the Finance Director alongside other divisional team members with involvement and expertise in these areas.

Risk

Be responsible for ensuring that risks (both financial and commercial) in the portfolio’s companies are reviewed and monitored and that appropriate action to mitigate risks is agreed with the appropriate MD and local controller. Inform the Divisional management team of material risks on a regular basis.

Management Accounts

Responsible for the review and overall submission of monthly management accounts for all the businesses to the Managing Director and Divisional team.

Financial Controls and Balance Sheets

Work with the portfolio’s finance teams to ensure that appropriate financial controls are in place in each of the businesses and that each balance sheet is understood, reviewed regularly and controlled.

Reporting, Budgeting, 3 Year Plan

Responsible for ensuring that monthly reporting, the annual budget and 3 year plan for all the businesses are carried out efficiently and effectively. Providing strategic challenge and support to the Managing Director in relation to the 3 Year Plan.

Cost Control

Work with the portfolio finance teams to ensure the overheads and product cost base are continuously reviewed to identify savings and to identify possible synergies across the businesses.

Cash Reporting, Forecasting and FX hedging

Improve cash reporting, understanding the cash position and requirements of each business. The role will also take responsibility for determining the foreign currency hedging policies.

If you are immediately available and have experience gained within the Leisure/Travel sector please apply.

Job Reference: JFIntFD0412
Contact: James Fargus
Phone: 01483 246 731]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:18:37 GMT
This role takes responsibility to working closely with the HR TUPE project manager in order to design and write employee communication material to support the consultation with c2000 staff being mobilised to join the outsourced provider business.

It is essential you have strong communications background with a focus on employee comms in connection with TUPE mobilisation projects. It will be expected you will be experienced in operating within a program management environment.

Job Reference: GW9365
Contact: Gordon Whyte
]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:17:21 GMT Rate: £900/day
Location: London

Our client, a large asset Infrastructure owner who operate across the UK, is looking for an Interim Head of Delivery for a period of 6 months, starting immediately. The successful applicant will be expected to direct 3-5 Information Management Delivery Units delivering a combined project portfolio of £40-50 million.

You will be responsible and have full accountability for the successful delivery of agreed IM programmes, transition into production and ongoing application support as well as maintaining an overview of the contribution of the programmes to organisational success.

Work with business colleagues to define their IM requirements and determine their strategic direction and plans. Advance the exploitation of information systems and technology to meet their business objectives.

Essential experience required

Knowledge of the rail industry
Experience of leading the formulation and application of a strategyDeep understanding of information systems industry, emerging technologies and the implications for the wider business environment
Extensive experience of leading and motivating delivery teams of c 100 people and successful delivery of major programmes or a portfolio of projects with a value of over £20mDemonstrable experience of building successful partnerships with Suppliers

If you are interested in this assignment, then please apply within the next 24 hours

Job Reference: RH1
Phone: 02073327747]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:15:46 GMT
You will be a qualified accountant who must have experience in the property sector and are looking for a project based challenge where there is a strong opportunity to add value both to your skill set and to the business as it grows.

You will be commercially minded with the ability to think outside the box but ideally will have the core skill set associated with an accountancy qualification. In this fast moving and constantly evolving environment you will be subject to considerable change management and so will need to react accordingly.

This opportunity offers tremendous scope with the potential that the role could lead to a longer term appointment. As a result it will suit a developing candidate who is keen to embrace a fast moving role.

Venturexec acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Job Reference: SP/3220
Contact: Stewart Pearson
Phone: 0161 771 2032
Fax: 0113 247 1200
Address: St Andrew House, 119 - 121 The Headrow, Leeds LS1 5J]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:14:37 GMT
Reports to: Managing Director of CCG

Directorate: CCG

Location: Midlands

Day Rate: £650 per day

3 month duration

Job Purpose

The post holder will

Assume responsibility for the specific area and be largely autonomous within the role
Have strategic responsibilities for the development, implementation and monitoring of corporate governance systems for the CCG
Assume strategic responsibilities within the wider corporate governance functions of the CCG including Audit Committee, complaints management, FOI, CCG authorisation
Support the Managing Director in their wider executive function with particular reference to the functioning of the board and the executive office
Develop engagement strategy for the CCG
Develop the performance reporting systems for the CCG

Knowledge, Skills

Board Secretary experience or equivalent
Masters or equivalent portfolio
Project management qualification and/or experience
Relevant leadership and management qualification
Evidence of recent and ongoing CPD
Experience in a number of senior management and clinical roles at or just below board level
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
Recent significant experience with corporate governance field with proven track record of using professional knowledge to bring about change
Significant experience in facilitating and managing change across health care organisations
In-depth, expert understanding of governance structures
Demonstrates the full level of leadership qualities, skills and behaviours in accordance with the NHS Leadership Framework or equivalent
The highest level of communication skills will be required to engage NHS leaders and stakeholders in service issues and change issues. This includes highly developed interpersonal, negotiation, influencing and conflict management skills required to communicate controversial organisational change and service commissioning issues.
Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills will be required to formulate improvement strategies for patient safety, patient experience and clinical outcomes
Political awareness and sensitivity
Training, coaching and mentorship skills
Prioritisation skills with the ability to organise and prioritise competing programmes and work streams
Knowledge of current approaches to professional leadership, clinical engagement and change management

Job Reference: LEE-3258
Phone: 020 7079 3737
Address: 4th Floor, UK House 180 Oxford Street London W1D 1NN]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:29:21 GMT
Impact Executives is a leading global interim management provider and part of the highly successful Harvey Nash Group plc.

The role:

To lead and manage the research governance team and to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements relating to the conduct of clinical research
Develop, monitor, and assess systems to ensure that all research is compliant with the Department of Health’s Research Governance Framework and legislative requirements
To manage and develop NHS wide systems for R&D approvals and research governance processes
To ensure governance service is provided to the Central and East London Comprehensive Local Research Network (CLRN)
To provide specialist advice in relation to research projects and research governance (Trust wide)

The candidate will have:

Significant work experience in undertaking medical/clinical research
Previous experience in R&D admin/management within NHS
Experience of line management and of applying for regulatory approvals
Experience of collaborating with other agencies
Experience of working with research governance policies and issues
Understanding of NHS and University R&D structure and functions
Proven understanding and knowledge of ICH-GCP


Interested candidates must be available for immediate start and should send a CV in Word format only.

To apply online please click Apply.
Interim Managers who are interested in similar roles
can register with Impact Executives here.
Harvey Nash plc is a global professional recruitment
company and I.T. outsourcing provider.
Complying with the DBERR]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 09:26:01 GMT Primarily focussed on large-scale commercial work, this position will provide the right associate with access to some large cases. Due to the size of the current team, you will need to be happy to work independently as well as part of the wider real estate team. The practice has ambitious expansion plans and therefore there may be the opportunity for this position to become more permanent.
This is a great opportunity for an associate to join a growing team and gain access to some high quality work at one of the leading names in the market.

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Camilla Newman
telephone
+44 (0) 20 3178 2640]]> Mon, 07 Feb 2011 10:59:29 GMT