Total 19 quality assurance control job vacancies in aberdeen ab12 3le

The Role and the Department

The Common Awards Assistant Quality Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our national Common Awards partnership with the Church of England and Theological Education Institution (TEI) partners across England, Scotland and Wales.

Working within a dedicated and friendly team of 5, this role involves carrying out professional duties across a broad range of areas to support the implementation of the University's core quality management processes as they relate to the Common Awards Scheme, and relating to student records (including student and module registration processes, data entry, marks entry and supporting the campus card production, graduation and Board of Examiner processes) and to quality assurance and enhancement processes (such as programme approval processes, curriculum updating, reviews and external examining, and authoring professional reports for validation and periodic review purposes). The post holder will undertake activity in both areas. This varied and interesting role also provides event support for programmes of student and staff activity related to teaching, learning and research.

On a typical day the postholder might review and respond to complex queries in the shared email inbox, assess the accuracy and quality of a set of TEI data or documentation, author professional reports for consideration in the university committee structure, liaise with other University colleagues over the organisation of events, and generally collaborate closely with other team members including the Senior Quality Manager, Assistant Quality Manager, Head of AQS, and academic lead for Common Awards, Prof Mike Higton.

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About the Role

Base Location: Glasgow, Perth or Aberdeen

Salary: £33,063 - £38,404 + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time| Flexible First options available

The Scotland England Green Link project portfolio (EGL) is a multi-billion-pound programme and will play a critical role in the achievement of the UK's net zero targets, connecting the low carbon electricity resources in the north of Scotland to demand centres in the south.

SSEN Transmission is looking for a Governance, Assurance & Performance co-ordinator to support these critical infrastructure projects and play a key part in achieving Net Zero targets. This is a new position providing support on the effective running of the Governance & Assurance process, assuring the quality of delivery across the EGL portfolio. This position will report into the Governance, Assurance & Performance Lead.

Key responsibilities of the Governance, Assurance & Performance co-ordinator include:

- Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders and contractors relating to all logistics and coordination of Governance meetings and build and maintain relationships with contractors to ensure support on required Governance meetings and wider project events.

- Reporting and analysis of contractor and project KPIs for reporting to the relevant board meetings.

- Provide support across the various Board and Governance meeting scopes across the EGL portfolio, acting as a key focal point for associated projects and personnel.

- Support on the development of the Governance & Assurance SharePoint site to ensure project delivery meets its governance requirements.

- Create and maintain a calendar of key meetings for the upcoming 18 months and organise and facilitate these with direct ownership of the Key Action Register (KAR).

What do I need?

- Experience in project development and delivery with knowledge of developing and maintaining governance in a regulated environment.

- Demonstrable experience of managing key documentation processes and identifying efficiencies.

- A proactive and innovative working approach and positive influencing skills with the ability to find answers within a diverse, engineering-focused organisation.

- Ability to manage complex requirements of conflicting needs with experience of the reporting and management of requirements that come with such a role.

- An understanding of supporting in developing project assurance processes and programmes, an understanding of FIDIC contracts would be valuable.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Stephanie on 01738 342963.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

The Department and Role

The University offers an education that is challenging, difficult, enabling and transformative. The Academic Quality Service supports this offering.

Reporting to the Deputy Academic Registrar (Quality Assurance and Academic Services), the Head of the Academic Quality Service provides leadership for the University's quality assurance and related functions, and leads a team of 20 staff. In this role, you will be responsible for the support of the University's Education Committee (and its sub-committees), running and analysing Durham's student surveys, managing student appeals and academic misconduct processes, and overseeing the development and maintenance of new programmes, apprenticeship and educational partnerships (including the national Common Awards partnership, working with the Church of England and Theological Educational Institute (TEIs) partners across England, Scotland and Wales).

Researching, preparing and writing detailed evidence-based reports, you will advise committees (e.g, Education Committee) and senior leaders (e.g. Pro-Vice-Chancellor Education, Academic Registrar) within the institution. You will oversee the internal regulation of education, and be responsible for external engagement with key regulatory bodies as they relate to the oversight of education, and for the University's response to external review (QAA, TEF etc).

The Academic Quality Service is part of the Student & Academic Services Directorate. The Directorate provides a professional administrative support service to staff, students and potential students of Durham University. The Directorate - which also includes Student Registry, Student Immigration and Funding, and Student Recruitment and Admissions - sits within the Education Division, alongside the Careers and Enterprise Service and the Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD). The Education Division is led by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor Education

All of the services are based at the Palatine Centre in Durham City.

This role is available as maternity cover until 30 January 2026.

Further information about the role and responsibilities is at the bottom of this job description.

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Brightwork are delighted to be recruiting for a Quality Control Inspector on behalf of our client on a full time, permanent basis. This is an onsite role based in Aberdeen.

As QC Inspector you will be responsible for the inspection of machined parts including NDT inspections ensuring all relevant reports and documentation are completed and signed off.

Working with this client, key areas will include but are not limited to:

• Conduct inspection of components throughout the various stages of manufacture, from raw material to final inspection and complete all relevant documentation
• Carry out NDT inspections as per customer specifications and complete relevant reports
• Identify all parts as per customer requirements ensuring full traceability
• Carry out hardness checks as per customer requirements and drawing locations
• Assist in the calibration of all measuring equipment as and when required ensuring all records are updated
• Raise and report all non-conformances to production and ensure the relevant information is recorded
• Ensure all QA/QC operations are completed in ERP system and route cards signed off
• Assist in investigating, resolving, and finding the root cause of any problems which may be causing non-conforming products and thereby maintaining productivity
• Assisting Management in the implementation of all Company HSEQ policies and procedures
• Assisting in the training/development of new employees and apprentices
• Reporting any methods or procedures to improve quality and efficiency to Management

Experience:

• HNC/C&G or NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience.
• Experience in a similar role
• CMM Experience (Bridge & Mobile Arm) – Preferred but training will be provided
• Excellent communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on your own initiative, excellent time management skills.
• Ability to build trust and good working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to manage and motivate yourself and surrounding team.
• Highly professional conduct.
• High standard of personal and process safety.
• Flexible approach.

Educational

• MPI/LPI - SNT/PCN Level II – Preferred but training will be provided

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary & benefits there are exceptional development opportunities that include training and competence programmes to support progression and the highest levels of training.

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

• Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply, with all suitable applications considered equally regardless of age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression. We are looking to improve the diversity of our teams and believe firmly in the value of varied life experiences, backgrounds and cultures.

Role Description

Firefly Studios are looking for a hard working, highly dedicated individual to join our growing Quality Assurance Team (Games Testing).

You will learn and develop skills associated with Quality Assurance testing. These will include discovering and reporting defects, re-testing fixed defects, gameplay feedback and integration testing.

You will need a keen eye for detail, good reporting skills and the will to always want to get the best results possible to help shape our games. You will be required to enter defects in a clear and concise manner.

You will report directly to the project’s Producer and work closely with the other members of the Quality Assurance team so good communication skills are important.

You will test our games on various platforms including Android, iOS, Mac and Windows and may be required to work on multiple projects. You will need good organisational skills with the ability to multitask when necessary.

You will work with the Customer Support team to provide extra information to help resolve customer support issues.

While this is a junior position and will be treated as such in terms of training and expectations, the successful candidate will be self-driven and expected to manage assigned tasks through to completion independently.

What You Need

• Proactive nature and a positive attitude
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Good detective skills – an eye for detail, locating problems and documenting
• Be happy to turn your hand to any Quality Assurance task and get creative in your approach
• Strong organisational skills and experience working to deadlines, at work or through study
• Be a quick learner who isn’t afraid to fail, learn and ask for guidance
• Following the defect structure and overall reporting system

What Sets You Apart

• Knowledge of and interest in hunting down problems and the workings of the game
• Experience with strategy games and some historical interest
• A professional manner and experience working in a team
• The ability to work on the same game daily and keep the same level of work when doing repetitive tasks

Firefly Studios

Best known as the creators of the Stronghold ‘castle sim’ series, Firefly Studios has over 20 years of history developing historical strategy games on PC and mobile. Enjoyed worldwide by a community of millions, the series has a dedicated international following and hundreds of thousands of active users.

As a company we are a close-knit interdisciplinary group of over 40 staff from across the world. All staff across programming, art, business, marketing, production and QA are talented, self-driven individuals who help us punch well above our weight as a studio.

At Firefly we value and benefit from individual expression and passion, which we do our best to nurture and channel into our games. We believe this, combined with frequent social events and room to grow at the company, makes Firefly a great place to work whether you’re starting out in the games industry or looking for your next step.

In 2021 Firefly was acquired by acclaimed indie publisher Devolver Digital.

Salary
£22,000 per year

Contract Length
12 Months

Holidays
25 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays.

Location (UK Only)
This is a remote role with the successful candidate working from home.

Working Hours
Working hours are UK full time 9.30am – 5.30pm (including lunch hour), Mon – Fri.

Deadline
Deadline for applications is September 13th, 2024.

How to Apply
Your contact for this job offer is our Quality Assurance Manager, Darren Thompson. To apply please use the form included in the website link at the bottom of page and include the following:

https://fireflyworlds.com/careers/quality-assurance/

Resume
Covering letter
Any interesting information related to Computer Games/Discovering a problem within a Game/Modding/Editing Games.

Brightwork are delighted to be recruiting for a Quality Control Inspector on behalf of our client on a full time, permanent basis. This is an onsite role based in Aberdeen.

As QC Inspector you will be responsible for the inspection of machined parts including NDT inspections ensuring all relevant reports and documentation are completed and signed off.

Working with this client, key areas will include but are not limited to:

• Conduct inspection of components throughout the various stages of manufacture, from raw material to final inspection and complete all relevant documentation
• Carry out NDT inspections as per customer specifications and complete relevant reports
• Identify all parts as per customer requirements ensuring full traceability
• Carry out hardness checks as per customer requirements and drawing locations
• Assist in the calibration of all measuring equipment as and when required ensuring all records are updated
• Raise and report all non-conformances to production and ensure the relevant information is recorded
• Ensure all QA/QC operations are completed in ERP system and route cards signed off
• Assist in investigating, resolving, and finding the root cause of any problems which may be causing non-conforming products and thereby maintaining productivity
• Assisting Management in the implementation of all Company HSEQ policies and procedures
• Assisting in the training/development of new employees and apprentices
• Reporting any methods or procedures to improve quality and efficiency to Management

Experience:

• HNC/C&G or NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience.
• Time Served, with experience in a similar role
• CMM Experience (Bridge & Mobile Arm) – Preferred but training will be provided
• Excellent communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on your own initiative, excellent time management skills.
• Ability to build trust and good working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to manage and motivate yourself and surrounding team.
• Highly professional conduct.
• High standard of personal and process safety.
• Flexible approach.

Educational

• MPI/LPI - SNT/PCN Level II – Preferred but training will be provided

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary & benefits there are exceptional development opportunities that include training and competence programmes to support progression and the highest levels of training.

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. We will review applications as we receive them and arranging interviews in line with this arrangement.

The Role and the Department

Financial Transactional Services represents the larger part of the Finance Department including Credit Control, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Student Services, Fixed Assets and Financial Accounts and Cash Management functions.

The Credit Control Administrator will report to the Credit Control Assistant Manager.

Working at Durham

A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:

* 27 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 39 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year

* No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
* Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* On site nursery is available and access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16 throughout the year.
* Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
* There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.
* The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community
* Discounts are available via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions.
* We offer generous pension schemes.

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Job Purpose:

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

job purpose/about the role

The roles of the Quality Improvement Manager are to:

 promote and support the improvement agenda
 effectively manage allocated areas of responsibility, including line management of a team of Quality /Improvement Officers and Education Support Officers
 support the delivery of the policies set by Education and Children’s Services Directorate under the overall direction of the Director of Education and children’s services and
 provide leadership, vision, professional advice and effective management to the Council and in particular, the Head of Education Services.

Ensuring effective partnership working within schools and with partner organisations (both locally and nationally) with an interest in education will be vital.

The post holder will also demonstrate sound governance at a financial and operational level and, along with Schools Team colleagues, will be accountable to the Head of Education Services, the Director for Education and Children’s Services, the Chief Executive and Elected Members for ensuring that the Council’s corporate and strategic objectives are met and are reflected in the services under their responsibilities.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

 Educated to degree level
 Relevant professional teaching qualification
 Ability to provide evidence of GTCS registration or eligibility
 PVG Membership for Regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

 integrated and cross-cutting approaches to policy and service development, implementation and improvement
 experience relating to work portfolio and knowledge of relevant legislation, council education policy and best practice
 proven record at management level of delivering required results within a customer focused organisation
 establishment and maintenance of successful, complex internal and external relationships across a variety of forums
 effective interpretation and implement of organisational policy in order to design and improve service delivery
 ability to treat people with respect; focus on equality, social inclusion and promote diversity throughout the organisation.
 excellent people management skills
 capacity to meet deadlines, satisfy political objectives and organisational priorities.

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots* aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

*"New Scots" are defined as refugees and asylum seekers who are in Scottish communities and include those who have been granted refugee status or another form of humanitarian protection, people seeking asylum, those who have been refused asylum, and those whose application has been refused but who remain in Scotland.

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

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Brightwork are delighted to be recruiting for a Quality Control Inspector on behalf of our client on a full time, permanent basis. This is an onsite role based in Aberdeen.

As QC Inspector you will be responsible for the inspection of machined parts including NDT inspections ensuring all relevant reports and documentation are completed and signed off.

Working with this client, key areas will include but are not limited to:

• Conduct inspection of components throughout the various stages of manufacture, from raw material to final inspection and complete all relevant documentation
• Carry out NDT inspections as per customer specifications and complete relevant reports
• Identify all parts as per customer requirements ensuring full traceability
• Carry out hardness checks as per customer requirements and drawing locations
• Assist in the calibration of all measuring equipment as and when required ensuring all records are updated
• Raise and report all non-conformances to production and ensure the relevant information is recorded
• Ensure all QA/QC operations are completed in ERP system and route cards signed off
• Assist in investigating, resolving, and finding the root cause of any problems which may be causing non-conforming products and thereby maintaining productivity
• Assisting Management in the implementation of all Company HSEQ policies and procedures
• Assisting in the training/development of new employees and apprentices
• Reporting any methods or procedures to improve quality and efficiency to Management

Experience:

• HNC/C&G or NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience.
• Time Served, with experience in a similar role
• CMM Experience (Bridge & Mobile Arm) – Preferred but training will be provided
• Excellent communication (both written and oral), and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on your own initiative, excellent time management skills.
• Ability to build trust and good working relationships with colleagues.
• Ability to manage and motivate yourself and surrounding team.
• Highly professional conduct.
• High standard of personal and process safety.
• Flexible approach.

Educational

• MPI/LPI - SNT/PCN Level II – Preferred but training will be provided

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary & benefits there are exceptional development opportunities that include training and competence programmes to support progression and the highest levels of training.

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

About our Business

SSE Thermal is on a mission to deliver the flexible energy needed today while powering the transition to net zero. Our 600+ employees play a crucial role in keeping the lights on across the UK and Ireland and we're rising to the low-carbon challenge with our teams at the cutting-edge of vital technologies. We're developing ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects and progressing plans for what could be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, as well as a major hydrogen storage facility and exploring other exciting options as we decarbonise. We've already achieved a lot - but we're just getting started. As part of SSE, which is investing £24bn this decade, we're at the forefront of the energy transition - so come join us as we continue to grow and power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Peterhead Power Station, Aberdeenshire

Salary: £39,415 - £45,136 + performance-related bonus (OTE £46,500 - £53,200) + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

What is the Role?

SSE Thermal are looking to hire a Control and Instrument Technician at Peterhead Power Station in Aberdeenshire. The role holder reports to the Work Execution Lead and will provide expertise and competence in the test, calibration and repair of electronic instrumentation and equipment. They will ensure the safety, reliability, flexibility and efficiency of plant and equipment is maintained to meet the Company's requirements.

As a key member of the Maintenance team, the role holder is expected to make significant contributions to the delivery of the site maintenance and outage work scopes. Main tasks and responsibilities will include:

- Day to day maintenance of station electronic assets including reactive and proactive work as instructed by the Work Execution Lead and Planning team.

- Contributing towards the delivery of projects in alignment with the SSE and station strategies including financial justification preparation, specification, procurement, implementation and commissioning.

- The instruction and management of contractor resource to deliver work in accordance with SHE, technical and commercial requirements.

- Any other tasks and projects as may be directed by the Work Execution Lead or Operations and Maintenance Manager.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:

- HNC in Electronic Engineering or equivalent level technical qualification with relevant heavy industry experience (Power Generation preferred).

- Time served tradesperson in an applicable trade.

- Familiar with computerised maintenance systems, preferably Maximo.

- Familiar with inspection, testing and maintenance techniques.

- Ability to logically troubleshoot equipment defects to component level.

What's in it for you?

An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

Next Steps

All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Hannah on 01738 341147.

Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

Job Description

Provide a key role in raising standards in line with National Priorities, thus enabling councils to satisfy Education Scotland’s criteria on performance monitoring and continuous improvement. Quality improvement officers will also play a key role in follow through Inspections of schools in co-operation with Education Scotland.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

This is a zero hours contract to be used as and when required to support schools using external funding from Scottish Government to improve leadership and learning, teaching and assessment in school to close the poverty related attainment gap.

Salary for this post will be in accordance with SNCT agreements. Applicants must be or eligible to be fully GTC Scotland registered. If you qualified as a Teacher out with Scotland, please visit GTCS – Qualified Outside Scotland and review the GTCS FAQs for more information around obtaining registration with the General Teaching Council Scotland.

Please note that the grade for this position may be subject to change. Promoted Teaching Posts that meet the criteria will be resized on an annual basis, in line with the SNCT Handbook. Any grade change will be effective from 1st August each year.

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

Requirements

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.

Expected interview date 17/05/2024

Informal Enquiries to: Kay MacDonald - 01467 532793

A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here. Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

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Brightwork are pleased to be recruiting for a Quality Compliance and Improvement Specialist on behalf of our client based in Aberdeen, on a full time, permanent basis. This is an onsite based role.

Our client believes that quality is key in their products, and they work tirelessly with their clients to produce and continuously improve on quality. To make a significant contribution to this, and as part of their development programme, they are looking for someone who is a time served quality specialist or has developed their skills on the shop floor.

Experience:

• You will have at least 2 years Quality Assurance experience, as well as an understanding of Documents Packs and Dimensional Specifications, but full support will be given in development of the product line.
• You will also be someone who perhaps sees the same as everyone else but thinks differently and is solutions driven and with an innovative approach to those solutions.

Benefits

A competitive salary and a nine-day fortnight are part of the reward package for a role with exceptional development opportunities for the right person.

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The Role and the Department

Financial Services represents the larger part of the Finance Department including Credit Control, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Student Services and Cash Management functions.

The Credit Control Administrator will report to the Credit Control Assistant Manager.

Working at Durham

A competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic benefits you will receive if you join the University: you will also receive access to the following fantastic benefits:

* 27 Days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year - a total of 39 days per year. The University closes between Christmas and New Year

* No matter how you travel to work, we have you covered. We have parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies.
* Lots of support for health and wellbeing including discounted membership for our state of the art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.
* On site nursery is available and access to holiday camps for children aged 5-16 throughout the year.
* Family friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, which are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).
* There is a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally. There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to qualifications and routes to develop your career in the University. All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.
* The opportunity to take part in staff volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community
* Discounts are available via our benefits portal including; money off at supermarkets, high street retailers, IT products such as Apple, the cinema and days out at various attractions.
* We offer generous pension schemes.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Purpose:

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration: Fixed Term, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

The roles of the Quality Improvement Manager are to:

 promote and support the improvement agenda
 effectively manage allocated areas of responsibility, including line
management of a team of Quality /Improvement Officers and Education Support Officers
 support the delivery of the policies set by Education and Children’s Services Directorate under the overall direction of the Director of Education and children’s services
 provide leadership, vision, professional advice and effective
management to the Council and in particular, the Head of Education
Services.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

 Educated to degree level
 Relevant professional teaching qualification
 Ability to provide evidence of GTCS registration or eligibility
 PVG Membership for Regulated work with Children and/or Protected
Adults or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being
made.

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

About Us

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Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

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• have a disability
• are care-experienced and aged 16-29
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• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

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ACI is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join our team in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD  The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring IT system compliance with all applicable laws, DoD policies, and standards.  Perform system scans, analyze results, and write necessary reports and plans. Provide Network Environment (NE) and Computing Environment (CE) support, including implementing all applicable IA vulnerability alerts (IAVA), IA vulnerability bulletins (IAVB), and technical advisories (TA). Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), System Security Plans (SSP), Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&Ms), and other related documents to satisfy Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements per NIST 800-53, FISMA, Risk Management Framework (RMF) and other government guidelines, as required to achieve and maintain an ATO (Authority to Operate).

What You’ll Get to Do:

• Implement and apply technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from malicious attack, damage, or unauthorized access.

• Maintain computer systems, networks, and other related device, including implementing all applicable IA vulnerability alerts (IAVA), IA vulnerability bulletins (IAVB), and technical advisories (TA).

• Investigate IT-related security incidents to determine the extent of compromise to national security information and automated information systems. May provide intrusion support to high technology investigations in the form of network assessments.

• Researches and maintains proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding and network and device security and encryption. Performs duties in support of in-house and external customers.

• Configures and validates secure systems, and tests security products/systems to detect computer and information security weaknesses.

• Generates security architecture documentation.

• Provides critical written and verbal analyses of previously generated security architecture documentation and vulnerability and risk assessments.

• Develop and implement documentation to satisfy NIST 800-53, FISMA, and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. Designs and implements Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM) to remediate findings from vulnerability and risk assessments. Provides information assurance for digital information, ensuring its confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Responsibilities include monitoring and testing of IT systems for vulnerabilities and indications of compromise, incident response and remediation, and compliance with applicable government and other external standards.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• An active DoD TS/SCI Clearance.

• Be able to obtain a Poly.

• Must have at least 5 years of interpreting and implementing DoD directives, instructions, and policies that provide direction and guidance and applying them to CE and NE.

• Knowledge of the Assessment & Authorization (A&A), and NIST RMF processes.

• Experience installing, maintaining, administering, and troubleshooting computer systems and networks.

• Experience with network security architecture to include, but not limited to firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), content filtering devices, encryption devices, and DoD Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).

• Qualified at the IAT Level II for the DoD Information Assurance Workforce, must possess one of the following certifications:  CCNA-Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• An active DoD TS/SCI with Poly Clearance.

• Familiar with scanning tools (e.g. NESSUS, ACAS, etc.). Familiar with Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS).

• Technical Writing experience (creating/updating IA policy & procedure documentation).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation abilities.

• Must be able to work well on independent engagements as well as within a team setting; Strong client presence and interaction abilities.

• Excellent understanding of common computing platforms, including Windows Server, RedHat Linux Server, and vendor-specific appliance support.

• Some understanding of military hierarchy.

What We Can Offer You:

- We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

- Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

- We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

- We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

- For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.
 

Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here

The proposed salary range for this position is: