Total 19 Manager level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in East Dulwich, SE22 8EY

Job Responsibilities

• Plan for quality assurance activities with timelines and effort estimates and manage resources to support testing demand.
• Discuss and work with System Analysts & development teams and SMBC to understand the testing requirements to determine testing coverage and collect sample test data (if available).
• Review documentations created by QA Team Lead, Senior System Analyst and/or vendor to ensure quality.
• Track testing activities against test plans and track defects (Log Defect with assigned Severity, Retest and Close Defect) discovered to resolution. Report statistics and statuses to PM.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the team and ensure process and compliance is met. Provide direction, support and set performance goals to the team.
• Timely escalate issues to manager.
• Support on hiring matters such as interviews where required.
• Onboard new joiners to their roles.
• Coach and guide team members on their jobs.
• Manage and motivate team performance, guided by performance management framework.
• Engage team members to identify and support them on their career aspirations and development plans.

Job Requirements

• Diploma/ bachelor’s degree in computer science.
• Min. 10 years' experiencing working as Quality Assurance Analyst/ Tester in a bank, FI or a consultancy company.
• Familiar with defect management tools.
• Ability to understand technical jargons and some understanding of technology environment setup.
• Possess strong planning skill and is positive and proactive in his/her approach.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and outstanding teacher, to drive teaching and learning across the Science department. You will work alongside a passionate team of Science teachers who work tirelessly in the best interests of the students. In a modern and well equipped Science department.

On a day-to-day basis, you will work with the Head of Science, and the teaching and learning team, to support staff. Staff development is central to everything we do with a range of high quality CPD opportunities available both on site and at the Mulberry Trust in London.

We aim to recruit staff who:

• Love the processes of teaching and learning and are keen to continually develop their own skills;
• Recognise that teaching can be a demanding job and react positively to those demands;
• Will subscribe to the ethos of the Academy and be committed to get the very best from our students;
• Take every opportunity, in and out of the classroom, to talk to students, model expected behaviours and build positive relationships;
• Remain at the forefront of pedagogy, educational research and debate.
• See themselves as having the potential to become senior school leaders of the future.

Closing Date: 9.00 am Thursday 21st November 2024

Interview: w/b 25th November 2024

Pre-Application enquiries are encouraged. Please contact Farouk Tumi, Deputy Headteacher –Farouk.tumi@bexhillacademy.org

Please see our website www.bexhillacademy.orgunder ‘about us’ and then ‘vacancies’ for more details. Please note that we do not accept CVs or approaches from agencies. Completed Bexhill Academy teacher application forms should be sent toacademyhr@bexhillacademy.org

Bexhill Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young children, therefore all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer an environment where you will gain whole school experience and learn much on your journey to senior leadership and headship.

Our school is unique, exciting and innovative – our philosophy is inclusive and founded on respect. If you feel this fits with your own value set and you have a track record of leading change, raising standards and you strive for excellence, then this might be just the role for you.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Science Leadership.

Are you a passionate and engaging Science Teacher with a specialismin chemistry or physics?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the St Leonards Academy and we are looking for skilled and experienced Science teachers to join our team. For the right candidates, we can offer subject leadership roles or the opportunity to be a lead teacher. You would work with our existing science leadership team to development outstanding provision for our students. We can offer leadership training, a significant allowance, whole school opportunities and a supportive environment.The Science department prides itself on inspiring confidence in our students and colleagues anddelivering high quality, engaging and effective learning.We are open to the right candidate regardless of specialism.

The successful candidate will be:

• A dynamic, inspirational and enthusiastic classroom practitioner with high expectations in your own classroom
• Fully committed to learning, high-quality teaching and raising standards of all students
• Passionate about your subject; able to inspire and motivate students and staff
• Committed to ensuring all students reach their potential
• Able to recognise opportunities and face challenges, whilst maintaining your sense of humour and care for young people
• Capable of promoting partnerships and collaborative working

What the school offers its staff

We truly value the experience,dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
• A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
• Generous public sector pension scheme
• Discounts on retail & travel
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Charity Giving

As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.

Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.

At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun – an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests.

Commitment to safeguarding

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Responsibilities

• Provide L2 support for banking application software. In the event of errors detected by the bank's operations department (L1 support), you will collaborate with the outsourcing vendor, the bank IT department, and, if necessary, the head office counterpart, working overtime as required after business hours (including late nights/early mornings), weekends, and national holidays to identify and implement recovery solutions.
• Take leadership in projects initiated by the bank, such as user-requested change requests or addressing End of Life issues concerning operating systems, database management software, and hardware.
• Oversee team members, multiple vendors, and service providers to ensure all tasks are completed according to plan.
• Manage projects by resolving issues, overseeing vendors and resources, adhering to schedules, and preparing reports for management, the bank, and the head office as needed for approval.
• Monitor and evaluate projects to ensure compliance with established guidelines and standards while strictly adhering to Mizuho's development policies and procedures.
• Utilize your knowledge and experience to communicate in-house rules and guidelines to project members while coordinating all processes to ensure smooth progress for the bank, developers, relevant teams at the head office, and vendors.
• Perform any other ad hoc tasks as assigned.

Requirements

1) Years of Experience:

• At least 3 years of working experience as an application software engineer in the banking IT sector.
• Developing experience of bank application with high level robustness

2) Education: University / Polytechnic

3) Other Requirements / Skills:

We are seeking an IT application engineer with the following experience, knowledge, and skills:

• Working experience as an application development engineer in the banking IT sector.
• Developing experience of bank application with high level robustness.
• Knowledge and experience in Programming Languages (Java, Shell, etc.), RDBMS (Oracle, SQL Server, etc.), and OS (Windows, Linux).
• Knowledge and experience in HULFT, MQ, SFTP, VMware technology, or network administration is advantageous.
• Knowledge and experience of project management
• Knowledge and experience of SDLC, waterflow system development, ITSM.
• Knowledge and experience of software testing methodology
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills in English. The ability to effectively interact across all levels, including the bank IT department, bank user departments, outsourcing vendors, and members of the head office, is essential for success in this role.
• Coordination skills to manage various parties, including both local and international clients, vendors, and counterparts.
• Fluent Japanese language skills (Speaking/Reading/Writing) are preferable, as applications are linked with systems in Japan. The development and maintenance of these projects require close collaboration with Japanese development teams and members, primarily through email.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Love the processes of teaching and learning and are keen to continually develop their own skills;

Recognise that teaching can be a demanding job and react positively to those demands;

Will subscribe to the ethos of the Academy and be committed to get the very best from our students;

Take every opportunity, in and out of the classroom, to talk to students, model expected behaviours and build positive relationships;

Remain at the forefront of pedagogy, educational research and debate.

See themselves as having the potential to become senior school leaders of the future.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a number of excellent staff benefits for our employees. These include:

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

- Staff fitness class Wellbeing weeks

- We are partnered with Mulberry Multi Academy Trust in London (excellent CPD opportunities)

- We encourage and support tangible Leadership courses e.g. NPQ.

- 2 additional days added to October half term

- Benenden Healthcare

- Half day ‘special leave’ for every member of staff every year.

There is so much on offer for you at Bexhill Academy.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities:

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in designing, developing and implementing sustainable solutions
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively
• Ensure successful project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction
• Engage with startups, research institutions and industry experts
• Build strategic partnerships to accelerate technology adoption
• Represent Yokogawa at conferences, workshops, and industry events
• Stay abreast of advancements in sustainability focus areas such as Net Zero, Circular economy and Well Being
• Provide technical guidance to project teams
• Contribute to patent filings and intellectual property development
• Publish white papers, participate in webinars, and contribute to thought leadership forums.
• Mentor junior technologists and foster knowledge sharing

Requirement:

• Master / Degree in Engineering, Science, Management
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in technology development, research, or innovation in sensing, control and optimization with at least 3 years’ experience in managing a team
• Proven track record of leading successful grant applications, Research collaborations and projects execution
• Relevant data analytics and programming skills needed to support the research work
• Experience in handling both agile projects and an industry projects
• Experience in new ventures, small business growth, start ups is a plus

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Yokogawa
about our Employee Referral process!

Job brief – Travel Manager.

R&KK LIMITED, over the past few months, have seen a heavy demand in the field of Travel Business. We specialise in offering travel services across the UK. We believe in growth of the business and want to sustain growth and expand the team with candidates that will add value to the work culture of the team. Our client is looking for a Travel Manager to support the Directors and other staff of the company in order to manage clients travels. As a Travel Manager, you will assist colleagues and directors by supporting them with planning and managing client's travel and their planned trips. The work is entirely office based, and the need to travel outside the office is very uncommon. The ideal candidate will be the reference point for all queries, requests or issues and will be an integral part of the company’s workforce. The role is to support colleagues and to be in constant communication with the team and the director of the company. Overseas candidates can apply as sponsorships may be available for the deserving candidate.

Roles & Responsibilities
1. Provide exceptional customer service by understanding and meeting customers' needs.
2. Develop and implement comprehensive travel policies tailored to client needs.
3. Manages the travel budget and negotiates favourable rates with service providers.
4. Coordinates and oversees all domestic and international travel bookings.
5. Maintains strong relationships with travel suppliers, resolving issues efficiently.
6. Provides expert support and assistance to clients with travel-related queries.
7. Tracks, analyzes and reports on travel program performance and expenditures.
8. Manages and optimizes travel booking systems and technological tools.
9. Promotes sustainable and environmentally friendly travel practices.


Requirements and skills
• Proven work experience as a Travel Manager or experience in similar field.
• Ability to communicate quickly and understand instructions.
• Ability to manage pressure and conflicting demands and prioritise tasks and workload.
• Business or management and attention to detail.
• Oral and written communication skills with pleasant, confident telephone manner.
• Teamworking, Reliability and honesty.
• Ability to plan your own work, use your initiative and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with office organization and optimization techniques
• High degree of multi-tasking and time management capability
• Proficiency in MS Office, word excel and PowerPoint.

Salary: £30000 to £33000.. depending on experience.
Working hours: 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.
Location: Leicester, United Kingdom.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Excellent subject knowledge in Science.

Good ICT skills and their application to the teaching of Science.

To be organized and able to maintain accurate records.

To be able to think and plan strategically and manage the classroom.

To be aware of educational developments in and around the subject.

To have the ability to reflect on your own practice

What the school offers its staff

At Bexhill Academy, we strive to create equal opportunities for all our students, ensuring that they have access to the best resources and support to thrive academically and personally. Our inclusive approach celebrates diversity, fostering an environment where students from all backgrounds can learn from one another and develop essential life skills such as empathy, tolerance, and respect. We provide a variety of academic pathways and personalized support systems, tailoring our educational approach to meet the unique needs and aspirations of each student. By nurturing their individual strengths and talents, we equip our students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Further details about the role



We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic leader, who is seeking to make a real, positive change to student outcomes in Science.The successful candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, alongside an ability to set a vision, confidently nurture, and develop staff, so that children are inspired to love Science. You will lead a large, well-qualified staff in ‘state of the art’ facilities.

In return, we can offer an environment where you will gain whole school experience and learn much on your journey to senior leadership and headship.

Our school is unique, exciting and innovative – our philosophy is inclusive and founded on respect.If you feel this fits with your own value set and you have a track record of leading change, raising standards and you strive for excellence, then this might be just the role for you.

We aim to recruit staff who:

• Love the processes of teaching and learning and are keen to continually develop their own skills;
• Recognise that teaching can be a demanding job and react positively to those demands;
• Will subscribe to the ethos of the Academy and be committed to get the very best from our students;
• Take every opportunity, in and out of the classroom, to talk to students, model expected behaviours and build positive relationships;
• Remain at the forefront of pedagogy, educational research and debate.
• See themselves as having the potential to become senior school leaders of the future.



Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Excellent subject knowledge in Science. Good ICT skills and their application to the teaching of Science. To be organized and able to maintain accurate records. To be able to think and plan strategically and manage the classroom. To be aware of educational developments in and around the subject. To have the ability to reflect on your own practice.

What the school offers its staff

At Bexhill Academy, we strive to create equal opportunities for all our students, ensuring that they have access to the best resources and support to thrive academically and personally. Our inclusive approach celebrates diversity, fostering an environment where students from all backgrounds can learn from one another and develop essential life skills such as empathy, tolerance, and respect. We provide a variety of academic pathways and personalized support systems, tailoring our educational approach to meet the unique needs and aspirations of each student. By nurturing their individual strengths and talents, we equip our students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Further details about the role



We are looking to recruit a dynamic and outstanding teacher, to drive teaching and learning across the Science department. You will work alongside a passionate team of Science teachers who work tirelessly in the best interests of the students.In a modern and well equipped Science department.

On a day-to-day basis, you will work with the Head of Science, and the teaching and learning team, to support staff. Staff development is central to everything we do with a range of high quality CPD opportunities available both on site and at the Mulberry Trust in London.

In return, we can offer an environment where you will gain whole school experience and learn much on your career journey.

Our school is unique, exciting and innovative – our philosophy is inclusive and founded on respect.If you feel this fits with your own value set and you have a track record of leading change, raising standards and you strive for excellence, then this might be just the role for you.



Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Excellent subject knowledge in Science. Good ICT skills and their application to the teaching of Science. To be organized and able to maintain accurate records. To be able to think and plan strategically and manage the classroom. To be aware of educational developments in and around the subject. To have the ability to reflect on your own practice

What the school offers its staff

At Bexhill Academy, we strive to create equal opportunities for all our students, ensuring that they have access to the best resources and support to thrive academically and personally. Our inclusive approach celebrates diversity, fostering an environment where students from all backgrounds can learn from one another and develop essential life skills such as empathy, tolerance, and respect. We provide a variety of academic pathways and personalized support systems, tailoring our educational approach to meet the unique needs and aspirations of each student. By nurturing their individual strengths and talents, we equip our students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Further details about the role



This is a really exciting opportunity for a candidate to expand on their current career as Head of Science or indeed an aspirational ambitious Deputy Head of Science.

The successful candidate will require exceptional interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence, alongside an ability to set a vision, confidently nurture, and develop staff so that children are inspired to love Science. You will lead a large, experienced team of well-qualified staff who believe in working collaboratively and creatively to provide innovative lessons that challenge and excite our students.

Additionally, you will have responsibility for one other whole school area. This will be discussed and negotiated at interview based on your individual strengths and aspirations. This is a real chance to shine and take your career to new heights.

In return, we can offer an environment where you will gain whole school experience and learn much on your career journey.



Commitment to safeguarding

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Chobani is a modern food company with a mission of making delicious, nutritious, high-quality and accessible products. It is this mission that brought Chobani to Australiahome to a nation of people passionate about food and some of the best milk in the world. Since its national launch in Australia in 2012, Chobani has become Australias #1 yogurt brand, reshaping the Australian yogurt category with a yogurt uniquely crafted using an authentic straining process. Chobani Australia also produces Gippsland Dairy brand under the Gippsland Dairy label. 

 

But its always been about more than yogurt. At its heart, Chobani is a purpose-led, people-first organization and takes seriously its belief in making a difference using food as a force for good. The Chobani team is passionate about supporting the communities in which they live and work, adopting a trail blazing approach to tackling Australian food
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At R & M A Stewart Ltd, we take pride in continuous evolution. The driving force behind our business growth is a skilled and dedicated project management team. We’re searching for a highly qualified project manager to help us maintain our position as an innovative authority. The ideal candidate will have production experience and strong skills in developing and overseeing work plans. The project manager will also prepare and present updates regularly to relevant management channels, ensuring that our goal of innovation is being achieved.

Objectives of this role
Build and develop the project team to ensure maximum performance, by providing purpose, direction, and motivation
Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation
Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget
Analyse project status and, when necessary, revise the scope, schedule, or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met
Establish and maintain relationships with relevant client stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes

Responsibilities
Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards and assessing risks
Structure and manage integrated, multitrack performance databases for digital, print, social, broadcast, and experiential projects
Develop and maintain partnerships with third-party resources, including vendors and researchers
Assign and monitor resources to ensure project efficiency and maximise deliverables
Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project work plan

Required skills and qualifications
Four or more years of project management experience
Experience in developing web technologies and software platforms for maximum usability
Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines
Proven success working with all levels of management
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Preferred skills and qualifications
Professional certification such as PMP or PRINCE2
Experience in developing platforms for internal processes
Experience in coaching project team members to strengthen their abilities and skill sets

Responsibilities:

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in designing, developing and implementing sustainable solutions
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively
• Ensure successful project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction
• Engage with startups, research institutions and industry experts
• Build strategic partnerships to accelerate technology adoption
• Represent Yokogawa at conferences, workshops, and industry events
• Stay abreast of advancements in sustainability focus areas such as Net Zero, Circular economy and Well Being
• Provide technical guidance to project teams
• Contribute to patent filings and intellectual property development
• Publish white papers, participate in webinars, and contribute to thought leadership forums.
• Mentor junior technologists and foster knowledge sharing

Requirement:

• Master / Degree in Engineering, Science, Management
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in technology development, research, or innovation in sensing, control and optimization with at least 3 years’ experience in managing a team
• Proven track record of leading successful grant applications, Research collaborations and projects execution
• Relevant data analytics and programming skills needed to support the research work
• Experience in handling both agile projects and an industry projects
• Experience in new ventures, small business growth, start ups is a plus

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.

Are you being referred to one of our roles? If so, ask your connection at Yokogawa
about our Employee Referral process!

ORGANISATION: International Rubber Study Group (IRSG)

LOCATION: Singapore

POSITION: Manager, Economics and Statistics

GRADE: NO-A Step 1, National Professional Officer Category, United Nations Salary Scale for Singapore (Effective: 01 September 2013)

SALARY: Total Net Salary of SG$89,474Per Annum (excluding benefits)

CLOSING DATE: Monday, 25 March 2024

OCCUPATIONAL GROUPS:

§ Managerial Position

§ Research and Development

§ Economics and Statistics

§ Econometrics

THE INTERNATIONAL RUBBER STUDY GROUP (IRSG)

The International Rubber Study Group (IRSG) is an inter-governmental organisation with the main objective of improving the transparency of the world rubber marketsand strengthening international cooperation on rubber issues. The IRSG is the biggest worldwide community in the rubber economy. The IRSG is recognized as an International Body through the negotiation of a Headquarter Agreement with the Government of the United Kingdom in 1978. The IRSG has 35 Member Governments including European Union (28 Countries), Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Cote D’ Ivoire, Nigeria, and Cameroon. Subsequently, a new Headquarter Agreement with the Government of Singapore was signed in 2008. The IRSG Secretariat is based in Singapore.

The mission of the IRSG is to be the world’s authoritative source of statistical data and forecasts for all aspects of the world rubber industry, including production, consumption and trade in rubber and rubber products. The seminal purpose of the secretariat is to prepare current estimates and forecasts of future supply and demand trends while undertaking statistical and economic studies on specific aspects of the industry to continually improve its value-added service to stakeholders. Furthermore, as the only intergovernmental organisation bringing together the world’s rubber-producing and consuming stakeholders, the IRSG strives to provide an effective forum for the discussion of matters affecting the supply and demand for synthetic rubber and natural rubber.

The Group is a platform for senior executives and representatives to provide insights through dedicated meetings, working groups, conferences, and projects. The annual IRSG meetings are amongst the largest regular assemblies of rubber experts worldwide. IRSG offers a unique opportunity to enhance collaboration beyond each company or organisation peer group and connect with young leaders and innovators or established entrepreneurs. The members, subscribers and partners represent governments, companies and organisations that are shaping and transforming the rubber industry in strategic and socially responsible ways.

(A) JOB DESCRIPTION

The position reports directly tothe Secretary-General. The IRSG Economics and Statistics Unit collects and collates statistics on natural and synthetic rubber and its related industries, provides market analyses, forecasts and reports on the world rubber economy. The incumbent, the Manager, Economics and Statistics will work with the Economics and Statistics Unit comprising of the Chief of Staff and the Head, Economics and Statistics to deliver specific number of publications in a year independently.

(B) SUMMARY OF KEY FUNCTIONS/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The Economics and Statistics Unit of IRSG is leanly staffed. The Unit currently roll-out twenty-two publications in a year. In this regard, the Unit publishes Rubber Statistical Bulletin, Rubber Industry Report, World Rubber Industry Outlook, Monthly Rubber Bulletin and Rubber Focus. The Unit will also be distilling policy briefs from the publications and conduct Senior Policy Seminars for decision makers in the world rubber industry.

The Head, Economics and Statistics deliver ten out of the twenty-two yearly publications, the Chief of Staff roll-out four out of the twenty-two publications including Policy Briefs and also conduct Senior Policy Seminars while the Manager, Economics and Statistics will deliver ten out of the twenty-two yearly publications independently.

The incumbent will also advise the Secretary-General from time to time on issues and policy options related to the adequacy of the international rubber industry and trade statistics and ensure the publication of timely and comprehensive data in the Rubber Statistical Bulletin and other Statistical Publications and the implementation and further development of the Secretariat’s short-term and long-term modelling system.

(C) PERFORMS ANY OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED AS REQUIRED

Performing additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the Secretary-General in conformance with the policy, standards, rules, and regulations of IRSG

(D) QUALIFICATION, WORK EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

1. EDUCATION

An advanced university degree (Minimum of PhD, DSc, DPhil or equivalent Doctoral Degree) in Economics, Mathematical Economics, Econometrics or equivalent is mandatory.

2. WORK EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

§ Minimum of two to five years of relevant academic work experience with mixed method research techniques (quantitative and qualitative) coupled with strong competence in handling “big data” is mandatory.

§ Proof of proficiency in statistical software (STATA, SPSS, etc.) is mandatory

§ Evidence of at least five research publications with econometric and/or statistical modelling in peer review journals is mandatory

§ Software development and Information Technology skills with expertise in econometric forecasting and data analysis is desirable.

§ Minimum of three years research experience (Preferably Post-Doctoral Research) at Universities, National and/or International Research Institution is desirable

§ A substantial experience in rubber sector or another commodity-related field would be an added advantage.

(E) OTHER MANDATORY AND DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS

Ability to work in a multicultural environment is a must. Work experience in the United Nations, an international organization, an intergovernmental organization and/or government agency is desirable. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French or another official United Nations language is an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates from IRSG Member Countries (European Union, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, Russia, Cote dIvoire, Nigeria, and Cameroon) should submit their resume by email to the address below with a motivation letter stating why they are suitable for the position, along with certified copies of degrees, diplomas and certificates including names and contact details (organization, phone number and e-mail address) of three referees not later than Monday, 25 March 2024. Please, note that incomplete application will not be considered).

The Secretary-General
International Rubber Study Group

51 Changi Business Park Central 2

#06 – 04/05, The Signature

Singapore 486066

SINGAPORE

E-mail: secgen@rubberstudy.org

Do you have a real passion for food and drink and looking for an opportunity within sensory research?

MMR is looking for a Sensory Assistant Manager/ Manager to join our growing sensory teams, our sensory assistant manager/ manager will be based in Singapore, but you will be working as part of the wider Global Sensory Team, working with fellow sensory experts around the Globe.

MMR is a UK-headquartered, independent, global consumer and sensory research agency specialising in food, drink, personal and household care research. This means that when you join us, you’ll have the chance to work with a number of well-known brands to help create, shape and develop products and packs.

We are global leaders, guiding innovation for our clients – partnering with over 50% of the top 100 global food and drink brands. Our head office is based near Oxford in the UK. We also have offices in London, New York, Shanghai, Singapore, Mumbai, Sao Paulo, Bangkok, the Netherlands, Colombia, and Durban.

Our team of over 800 highly engaged, multi-disciplined employees are primarily dynamic research professionals, sensory experts, and data scientists. We are experts at turning brand promises into winning product and packaging experiences. MMR’s team includes a diverse group of market researchers, sensory and food scientists, data processors, statisticians, former client-side researchers, packaging experts and innovation specialists.

Through a strong commitment to the development of scientifically robust and unique research methodologies and the use of advanced statistical and analytical techniques, we are able to make a real difference to our client’s products and brands.

No two projects are ever the same, often involving exciting innovations, varied methods and international markets. It’s a great opportunity to challenge and add value to client decision-making, all while working with our passionate, friendly teams across the globe.

The Sensory Assistant Manager/ Manager role:

This exciting and brilliant opportunity entails many responsibilities which will help you to develop professionally on the job, you will be supported by some of the very best sensory experts globally.

Role responsibilities:

The Sensory Assistant Manager/ Manager will be reporting directly to Asia Sensory Director and will be leading a team of panel leaders and assistant based in Singapore to drive sensory operational excellence. He/ She will also provide support and guidance to newly set up India sensory team in sensory activities.

He/ She will manage ASEAN and India client accounts. These may include sensory panel recruitment, training, project execution, panel management, analysis and reporting and assisting with HR issues that arise from running the panels (with support from our HR team).

He/ she will be providing consultancy and training to clients to help build sensory awareness, capabilities and insights across wider communities in Asia. He/ she will be responsible for clients briefing, proposal writing and quotations creation for client projects (relating to ad-hoc sensory work, panel set up, training or management). He/ she will be required to collaborate with consumer team in study design and to establish linkages between sensory and consumer data to enable synthesis of actionable product insights. 

Skills and experience:

• We are looking for a sensory professional who has minimum 4-5 years of experience in management of trained descriptive panel, has extensive knowledge in various sensory discriminative and descriptive methods, is passionate in driving sensory research with our clients and handling client research needs.
• Ideally educated to degree level in a related field, managerial experience will be a bonus and be able to multi-task. Excellent communication skills are essential.

A few benefits we can offer to our Sensory Manager:

• This role can promise an exciting, dynamic, and challenging work experience.
• We offer an excellent on-the-job training program coupled with a bespoke MMR Academy training to build your knowledge and sensory expertise within the FMCG research industry.
• MMR is keen for our Sensory Assistant Manager/ Manager to develop and have a long and happy career. We support and are looking for candidates who are driven to achieve and progress at MMR.
• MMR offers a competitive salary; performance is also rewarded on merit.
• MMR offers a wide selection of employment benefits these are just a few!
• MMR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.