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Principal Planning Enforcement Officer needed in Enfield, £23.45ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1391698

1. To manage and motivate a Planning Enforcement team created in association with a specific area or site specific projects or programmes and ensure compliance with performance targets

2. Taking decisions for the Client under the Assistant Director’s delegated powers in respect of determining planning enforcement matters for residential and commercial development, conservation areas, listed buildings, green belt land, shop fronts, advertisements, works to trees, untidy land or such other matters as may be required by the Assistant Director.

3. Manage a team to meet the objectives of the Planning Enforcement Team in maintaining, regenerating and improving the environment of the Borough by the implementation of the Unitary Development Plan, the Core Strategy of the Local Development Framework, the Mayor’s London Plan and other, planning policies.

4. Direct a team of planning enforcement officers in meeting the objectives of the Pollution Control, Planning Enforcement Team in providing an efficient, effective and good value service, while helping to deliver the aims and objectives of the Pollution Control, Planning Enforcement Action Plan through flexible and effective enforcement, tactics and operations.

This is a full time role on a temporary basis.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking a Business Support Officer who demonstrates sound HR and Finance knowledge, whilst at the same time being proactive, pragmatic, proficient and enthusiastic. They must be person and pupil centred, self-motivated individual, equipped with knowledge and understanding of HR and Finance processing or responsibility in a similar background. They must have a desire to develop individual attributes, ability to investigate, problem solve and has the qualities to support the growing future of our excellent provision.

Phoenix is a well-established Outstanding (Ofsted Nov 2024) special school for students with severe language and communication difficulties including autism. The School offers a unique service to the children of Tower Hamlets. The school has a multi-ethnic population, which reflects the diversity of the borough. Phoenix has two sites, Phoenix School and Phoenix Upper School. The two sites cover the age range 3-12 and 12-19 respectively. In January 2021 Upper School site was completed and offers students a wonderful learning environment, which is reflected in the curriculum.

We are an award-winning school and accredited through the National Autistic Society; praised for our creative approach to working with children with autism. Phoenix was awarded a commendation for its excellent work across the school.

The school has excellent facilities and resources to support teaching and learning. There is a comprehensive induction and training programme for new and existing staff. This is an exciting opportunity in a school providing for children and young people, where change and challenge are key to what we do

What the school offers its staff

You will:

• The post holder will support with the school operations including Finance, HR, Health & Safety, Data Management, Administration and ICT.
• Take lead role in the school’s recruitment administration.
• The post holder will work closely with the HR Officer to support absences and ensure efficient operational support across all sites, and take lead in their absence.

Further details about the role

How to apply:

The application form can be found on the school website www.phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk

Please return completed application form to: recruitment@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk We do not accept CVs

Closing Date: 9am, 4thNovember 2024

Interviews & Assessment Date: Week commencing 11thNovember 2024

It will not be possible to re-arrange these dates.

If you are intending to apply, please ensure you are available to attend for an interview.

If you would like to discuss the post or visit please contact

Mohammad.Islam@phoenix.towerhamlets.sch.uk

The Governing Body of the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and staff. The Executive Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following all safeguarding guidance and regulations. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Governing Body of the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and staff. The Executive Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following all safeguarding guidance and regulations. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance. All of the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are available on the school's website. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.​

Your new company
This leading international bank based in the City of London has a diversified and integrated cross-border business platform, with a core focus on commercial banking. As an industry frontrunner, the bank is on a mission to gain worldwide recognition.
Your new role
You will join the FP&A function where you will lead a small team that are responsible for planning and controlling the financials of the bank. This will include financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, expense management, reg reporting, taxation, treasury, and more. You will be regularly liaising with stakeholders in the bank, providing support and recommendations on their projects and performance.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed in this role, you will be a qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA accountant with significant experience in an FP&A or FBP role in the banking industry. You will have experience of either supervising or directly managing a team. It will be important to have knowledge and understanding of financial tools like VBA, Power Query, Power BI, Tableau, and Python.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, a bonus, a comprehensive benefits package with pension, healthcare, etc., and hybrid working.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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An excellent opportunity for a Route Planner & Lead Installations Driver to join a well-established company

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Location: London & Home Counties.
Salary: £18.00 Per Hour, Depending on Experience.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, flexibility required between 6am and 6pm. 39 hours per week plus overtime available.

About The Company:

They are a leading British designer and manufacturer of bespoke luxury upholstered furniture for both high end residential and luxury hospitality sector projects worldwide.

With a large manufacturing site in the Northeast of England, they combine traditional craftmanship with industry best practices to create beautiful bespoke pieces on both an individual and large project scale.

They are currently recruiting for a professional, customer focused driver to join their logistics team based in West London.

About The Role:

As part of the specialist logistics team your primary responsibility will be planning weekly delivery routes, delivering and installing handcrafted furniture to customers throughout the UK.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Drive 7.5 tonne vehicle and on occasion smaller vehicles
• Provide a white glove service delivering high end furniture to customers
• To carry out site visits, checking access and suitability for furniture deliveries
• Plan routes and delivery schedules for London/South deliveries
• Prepare lorry for furniture, including fitting timber shelving, placing furniture as required
• Some joinery work required including assembling beds and fitting bases etc. at customer premises
• Dressing of furniture on site
• To support London showroom site with general labouring and maintenance tasks

Candidate Requirements:

• Route Planning Experience
• Experience in delivery of high-end furniture
• Strong customer service skills, well presented and professional
• Clear communication skills both written and spoken in English
• IT skills: competent in Microsoft excel etc. with experience of using data bases.
• A good level of fitness
• Ability to work independently, or within a team to meet deadlines
• Good knowledge of London and South of England, using GPS and delivery tracker systems
• Reliable and punctual approach to work

Applicants must have current right to work in the UK

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.


The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on race, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The employer welcomes applications from all candidates who match their requirements and their decision for employment will be based purely on your skills/qualifications.

Salary: MPR / UPR + TLR 2b ( Outer London Weighting) + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: January 2025

Are you looking for your next step?

We're looking for a skilled and dedicated Subject Lead of Business and Economics to join our warm, supportive team at Kingsley Academy.

Come and play a vital role in ensuring our students receive the education they deserve. In collaboration with colleagues, you will deliver outstanding teaching to every child, in every classroom, every day. At our school, we ensure that you have the time and space needed to get on with what matters most - educating - so we remove as much administrative burden from you as possible.

This role involves teaching Business and Economics to Key Stage 4 and 5 students, making it an ideal opportunity for an experienced educator seeking career progression. At Kingsley, our team is renowned for its dedication, supportive, and inclusive atmosphere, extending a warm welcome to all new team members.

This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on the lives of young people.

Kingsley Academy, a 'Good' 11-18 Secondary School that has made significant progress. Kingsley Academy has grown significantly in numbers over the last three years and we are now full in every year group with a waiting list across all years demonstrating the successes the school has seen and the positive culture the school promotes. Kingsley Academy is inclusive, supportive and truly serves the local community, offering to give every student the opportunity to achieve academic excellence.

The role is due to commence January 2025. This is a full time, permanent position.

Closing date: Thursday 21st November 2024

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Officer to join our Business Development Team. This role is full-time working 37.5 hours per week, home based (within England and Wales) with some national travel and overnight stays.

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting and retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off your Birthday
• £2,800 London weighting (if applicable)
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High street, retail, holiday, entertainment and leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career development and progression.

About the Role: The purpose of this role is to draft tenders and proposals, working with a range of internal stakeholders and partners to translate organisational information and data into cohesive and compelling submissions that convey Victim Support's service offers and fully address commissioner and funder requirements. To succeed in this role you will have excellent communication skills, with a high level of professional writing skills. You will also be able to interpret complex documentation, identify key requirements and prepare written responses that meet criteria. You will be flexible and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Please note, we welcome applications from candidates who do not have previous experience in a similar role but do have transferable experience or skills. This role is home based (within England and Wales) with some national travel and overnight stays. Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us: Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need. As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.


How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please email James Harding (Head of Business Development) at

Closing Date: Tuesday 12th November 2024

Interview date: Friday 22nd November 2024.

A well-established independent Opticians based in Harrow, London are looking to recruit a full time Optical Assistant.

Optical Assistant - Role

• Modern, high end independent Opticians
• Focus on customer service and quality
• Busy practice with a local patient base
• Be the first point of contact for patients
• Booking appointment
• Meeting and greeting patients
• Pre-screening
• Contact lens teaches
• Taking payments
• Any optical admin
• Full time role from 8.45am to 5.45pm (4.15pm on a Sat)
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Opportunity to complete further optical training in the future
• Free parking available
• Excellent public transport links - Nearest Tube - South Harrow

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• Previous experience of working in an Opticians
• Happy with a reception based role
• Excellent customer service skills
• Organised with attention to detail
• Professional
• Looking for a long term role
• Team player

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.

A premium independent Opticians based in Fulham, London are looking for a full time Dispensing Optician to join the team

Dispensing Optician - Role

• Fully private, luxury independent Opticians
• Single testing room practice
• Tests 4-5 days a week
• Affluent part of London
• Eclectic mix of frames from all across the world - Lindberg, Ahlem, SALT, Lunor, Orgreen, Cutler & Gross, VFG
• Focus on offering a personalised service
• Spending time to patients to find best eyewear solution
• Dealing with complex patient queries
• Managing the practice day to day
• Working alongside the Directors to drive the business forward
• Working 5 days a week including a Sat
• No Bank holidays
• Salary between £35,000 to £42,000
• Professional fees paid

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• Fully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOC
• Interest in working with high end products
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Wants to be part of a close knit team
• Confident

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV or call 01142381726 for more information.

A leading boutique Eyewear manufacturer based in Central London (Kings Cross) are looking for a full time Eyewear Production Manager to run their state of the art production facility.

This company have several Opticians across the UK supplying their own unique, handmade quality frames. You will manage all production through their workshop, as they grow to become one of the world's most innovative, customer centric, spectacles companies in the world.

Eyewear Production Manager - Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Managing the full end-to-end production of all Bespoke and Bespoke+ orders, received via stores or online via the company App
• Creating small commercial runs of frames
• Managing the production of all prototypes, samples and experimental frames
• Overseeing the production of technical drawings and CNC drawings
• Operating equipment such as in-house CNC machine, lasercutter, barrels, bridge bumpers, etc.
• Recruiting the workshop team, hiring, training and developing the team, including managing the rotas and resource requirements
• Managing all frame repairs and 'rehab' services, as well as frame matting, nosepads additions and other adjustments
• Sourcing materials (acetate, horn and optical hardware) and machinery to develop the workshop
• Training others on making spectacles, including frame making classes to the general public
• Producing regular reports for the rest of the team.
• Cataloguing and photographing all frames that come through the workshop to create a long term permanent archive
• Initially managing a team of 2 FTE. You will be responsible for recruiting, training and developing the team to be the envy of the industry.
• You will work closely with other parts of the business - operations, glazing, retail, ecommerce, customer services.

Eyewear Production Manager - Requirements

• Excellent and relevant experience of CNC and modern production methods are a bonus but not required
• Have strong experience in 3D Cad, such as Rhino, Autodesk Fusion 360 and Solidworks
• An effective builder of teams, taking pride in how you recruit, manage and develop your teams
• Have a problem solving mindset, and a dynamic approach to efficiency and improvement.
• Be a self-starter with plenty of energy, and outstanding at working under your own initiative and under pressure
• Have an impeccable eye and passion for design and detail, and high quality standards
• Energised by their values: Pioneers, Proud, For All
• Optical experience is not essential. We're looking for transferrable skills and a hunger for improvement, over an approach to doing things a traditional way.
• Experienced at working cross functionally with great communication skills.

Package

• FT, 40 hours a week
• Salary, £36,000 to £41,000 p/a, depending on experience
• Annual bonus linked to company performance
• Complimentary spectacles
• Bespoke holiday allowance
• Management training and development
• Lots of company socials
• Free Fruit and Yoga

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV or call 0114 238 1726 for more information.

Job Title: Merchandiser PlannerLocation: London
About Us:
A leading lingerie brand known for its innovative designs, quality materials, and commitment to empowering women. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Merchandiser Planner to join our team and help drive our product strategy and sales performance.
Job Summary:

The Merchandiser Planner will be responsible for planning and managing the product assortment, inventory levels, and sales forecasts to maximize profitability and ensure the right products are available at the right time. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute merchandise plans that align with the company's financial goals and brand strategy.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and customer feedback to inform product assortment and inventory decisions.
• Collaborate with design, production, and marketing teams to ensure product launches are timely and successful.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage stock replenishment to optimize sales and minimize markdowns.
• Prepare and present regular sales and inventory reports to senior management.
• Identify opportunities for growth and improvement within the product range.
• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of products, from initial concept through to end-of-life.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in merchandise planning, preferably within the lingerie or fashion industry.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and other planning tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience with inventory management systems and retail analytics software.
• A keen eye for fashion trends and a passion for the lingerie industry.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in other fashion industries such as apparel, accessories, or footwear.
• Knowledge of supply chain and production processes.
• Familiarity with e-commerce and digital merchandising strategies.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Employee discounts on our products.

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We are seeking ambitious, outstanding candidates to join our teaching staff at United Colleges Group. We are a forward-thinking education provider and our mission is to deliver outstanding, world class education and skills. Who we areUCG provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16–18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs.With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points.Our students UCG attracts students from across London and beyond. Our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds. In the academic year 2022-23, we enrolled more than 3500 full time 16-18 students, 8,000 adult learners and over 450 apprentices across our Group. UCG currently enrol 250+ HE students per year, across 4 campuses onto 12 courses from STEM subjects (Science, Construction, Engineering, and Computing) to Business, Music and Professional Qualifications.We have around 1,000 dedicated, skilled and enthusiastic staff who always put the needs of our students first and we are now looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to join our cohort of dedicated staff.Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding.About YouThe HR Business Partner will be an enthusiastic and highly efficient, organised person with the ability to work as part of a team and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment, while mentoring and coaching managers in the application of HR policies and practices. The HR Business Partner will be expected to provide advice, support and guidance to managers on the full range of standard and complex employee relations and casework with an emphasis on improving performance management.The HR Business Partner will carry out proactive intervention at an informal level and provide training and support for managers to drive forward a performance management culture. The HR Business Partner will work closely with managers on tracking and maintaining the staffing establishment and effective workforce planning, taking into account the changing curriculum delivery needs. You will be expected to set up, develop and implement new processes and systems reviewing and improving standard letters, forms and checklists for employee relations and recruitment issues, ensuring high standards of service delivery and quality standards.The HR Business Partner will;Be a Graduate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and DevelopmentHave extensive experience working in a Senior HR Generalist roleHave experience leading on and managing employee relations casework with minimal supervisionExperience consulting with trade unions or employee representatives, regarding individual caseworkExtensive experience advising and mentoring stakeholders and line managers on HR policies and proceduresHave the ability to interpret employment legislation and advise line managers of its implications effectivelyHave the ability to communicate clearly, effectively and with confidence to a range of audiences orally and in writingBe able to work under pressure and prioritise workloadsHow to ApplyIf you’re ready to join a Group that has the resources to develop the talents of both students and staff, you can find more information on this role and details on how to apply by visiting our dedicated recruitment microsite.Alternatively, you can e-mail us for more information, quoting the job reference.Please note that we may close the application prior to the listed date should sufficient applicants be received.The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to full-vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.

Design Project Manager

Location: Our support office is in the heart of High Street Kensington; you’ll regularly travel to our restaurants nationwide.

Love the feeling of ticking a box and completing a project? Are you a creative design pro with a passion for making spaces not just stand out but keep people talking?

We're looking for someone who spots every detail, someone who is an organised Design Project Manager with lots of ideas that can take our restaurants to the next level.

What You’ll Do? You’ll be the key link between our restaurant teams, design partners, and suppliers, coordinating design projects that take our restaurants to the next level. Bring fresh ideas to life while keeping everything on-brand.

What You’ll Need:

• Experience in hospitality or retail design—you’ve worked with design agencies, architectural practices, or client-side teams.
• Confidence to share vision and collaborate with our talented teams across Côte
• A love for travel and overseeing projects across the UK.

Join us and help shape the future look of our restaurants!

Join us as our Marketing Business Partner in Corporate & Institutional Banking

• Lead a team of marketing professionals by translating the Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) business strategy and commercial outcomes into plan, budget and execution
• Day-to-day, you’ll lead the marketing for our Corporate and Institutional (C&I) customer businesses, including Markets, supporting the strategy and commercial objectives alongside brand objectives
• Support the Marketing Director, C&I to drive the overall C&I marketing strategy, bringing together the three businesses, customer goals and journeys to deliver a customer-first marketing strategy
• This is an opportunity to make an important impact through your work and establish yourself as a key senior leader in both our Marketing function and across the customer business

What you'll do

As our Marketing Business Partner in Corporate & Institutional Banking, we’ll look to you to lead engagement with senior business leaders on converting business Objective Key Results into a customer centric strategy, with clear activation plans. You’ll design the marketing strategy, making decisions on resources and plans to prioritise delivery on the strategy, translating these into a three-year marketing strategy with an annual plan.

You’ll lead a team of marketing professionals by translating strategy into operational management activities, along with recommending and delivering a portfolio of products and services in line with the Marketing service proposition, through effective collaboration with the Marketing Centres of Excellence and all other relevant internal and external partners. You’ll sit on our leadership committees and interface with senior leaders within CIB.

Your top priorities will include:

• Providing insight to business stakeholders on marketing strategy, including annual business planning, marketing campaigns and proposition exploration and development
• Leading and developing a professional, capable and engaged team to meet the needs of the business and customers
• Driving greater visibility of Return on Investment for marketing spend across CIB marketing plans
• Delivering accurate and reliable profiling for the broad spectrum of customers within our Corporate, Institutional and Markets businesses, allowing for personalised marketing interventions to be deployed to the appropriate decision-maker within the business
• Delivering against commercial goals through direct and response marketing, developing a consistent approach across the bank
• Acting as a spokesperson for Corporate & Institutional Banking at external engagements such as trade events and through online networks
• Identifying key marketing priorities through the provision of expert diagnostics, analysis and decision support, making recommendations to the business and Centre of Expertise
• Drawing insights from Centre of Expertise to help inform the annual C&I marketing strategy and budget

The skills you'll need

To be successful in this role, you’ll need strong influencing and stakeholder engagement levels at a senior level, with knowledge and application of marketing strategies and leadership including comprehensive end-to-end understanding of the commercial sales funnel and customer lifetime value. You'll demonstrate strategic and commercial acumen, with experience of creating a clear connection between commercial drivers and marketing strategies.

In addition, you’ll have marketing experience within a large matrix organisation and knowledge of the banking industry, regulatory and commercial environment, specifically corporate and institutional banking including financial and capital markets.

Furthermore, you’ll need:

• Marketing technical expertise including Global Corporates, Sovereign Wealth Funds, Real Money Funds, Global Insurers, Non-Bank Financial Institutions, Structured Finance, and Markets
• The ability to make data driven decisions and support a culture of continuous improvement
• Cross-border marketing experience in key geographical markets aligned to NatWest’s Commercial & Institutional franchise, including European Economic Area, United States, Singapore, and Japan
• Experience of leading diverse, professional teams
• Experience of operational and financial planning with budget management experience
• A high level of drive, energy and personal commitment to success
• Demonstrated experience in understanding and communicating complex commercial models of value to a broad audience of stakeholders and collaborators
• Knowledge of relevant legal policies, regulations and risk management

Join us as a Business Analyst

• Take on a critical high profile role in the Operations Centre of Excellence, defining and realising fantastic solutions, processes, benefits and new opportunities
• You’ll be delivering the five year strategic vision for Operations, transforming the operational capability across the bank and helping us to shape the future of our operations by delivering pan-bank innovative solutions
• It’s a great chance to hit the ground running and make a tangible impact on the bank’s operational capability as you work in a vibrant, forward looking team

What you'll do

In your new role, you’ll be managing the analysis of complex cross franchise and pan group requirements, while capturing, validating and documenting business and system requirements and making sure that they are in line with key strategic principles and the Operations strategy.

In the course of your work, you’ll work closely with key stakeholders across the business to create, shape, define and own pan-operations and individual franchise opportunities. You’ll build, manage and maintain positive working relationship with stakeholders at different levels of hierarchy and third party suppliers across multiple franchises and functions.

You’ll also:

• Create and maintain documentation, as well as support controls and quality assurance for key stakeholders and suppliers
• Identify upstream failure demand in processes and propose remediation to prevent flow of work into operations
• Trace and link business requirements to future state design and communicate business needs into technical requirements
• Create and execute test scenarios and test scripts at various stages of the project in order to validate the solution design
• Facilitate user acceptance testing and support business users in executing the user acceptance testing

The skills you'll need

You’ll need to hold an appropriate business analyst certification, such as BAX, CPRE and CBAP. You should be comfortable working with ambiguity and have the ability to pay keen attention to detail and drive progress at pace.

It’ll be ideal if you have experience of working with large scale automation or AI and strategies that are tangible and grounded, as will be a background in business design and experience of Agile processes and ceremonies.

You’ll also need:

• Experience of applying business analysis tools and techniques to include the use of a wide range of data such as Operational, Technology, Finance and HR to support problem solving and decision making
• Experience of delivering change within a banking operations team driving measurable business outcomes
• The drive to understand emerging technical capabilities and how these might be leveraged by Operations
• The ability to engage and communicate with multiple stakeholders at senior level across the bank
• An analytical mindset, with strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise your work
• Critical thinking skills, enabling you to cut through complexity, and make sound decisions and recommendations that are carefully balanced against risk

Join us as a Business Design & Solutions Lead

• This is a high profile role in the Operations Centre of Excellence that will see you supporting the ongoing definition of the bank wide Operations strategy alongside key business stakeholders
• We’ll look to you to define and mobilise key components of the Operations strategy in partnership with senior Operations leaders and key supporting functions such as Technology and D&A
• You'll have a real opportunity to add value and deliver lasting results in this role, while building meaningful relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders

What you'll do

As a Business Design & Solutions Lead, you’ll play a leading role in driving innovation across Operations and identifying and designing new opportunities that will allow us to execute and deliver on the five year strategic vision for Operations. You’ll make sure that all solutions align to the bank’s strategy and the franchise and functions’ five year plans.

You’ll create, shape, define and own pan-operations and individual franchise opportunities that support delivery of the Operations five year strategic plan and develop the associated business case, securing sign-off and approval of the same from all major stakeholders.

More specifically, you’ll:

• Work closely with key stakeholders across the business to create, shape, define and own pan-operations and individual franchise opportunities
• Make sure that all designs are compliant with all the appropriate governance and policies and in line with the bank’s risk management appetite
• Manage the programme design and associated working groups and project teams to provide strategic direction and leadership
• Understand the impact and associated risks that other programmes may have and manage any associated dependencies

The skills you'll need

To thrive in this role, you’ll need a background in business design and have experience of delivering strategic programmes that support a business strategy and its growth agenda. You’ll have a track record of designing and delivering end-to-end innovative designs and solutions within Operations. You’ll be a trusted partner to senior stakeholders and have the ability to influence them with your ideas and concepts and secure the buy-in of all key decision makers.

In addition, you’ll need to be resilient, creative and free thinking and be prepared to challenge status quo and the conventional ways of doing things. You’ll be comfortable in analysing data and operating in an environment with ambiguity and have sound decision making skills.

You’ll also demonstrate:

• Experience developing compelling strategies that are tangible and grounded
• Experience of working with senior stakeholders in the design, shaping and mobilisation of innovative solutions in an operational construct
• Familiarity with multiple data sources and the ability to leverage those data sources to create insight and inform, both strategy and execution
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Critical thinking skills, enabling you to cut through complexity, and make sound decisions and recommendations that are carefully balanced against risk