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RPS is looking for an Associate Director Town Planner. This is a key role within our National Development & Infrastructure Planning Team, who work collaboratively with our Environment Division. Working alongside a range of multi-disciplinary services within a team of planning experts, you will be delivering on a broad range of planning applications including residential, mixed-use developments, data centres, airports, retail, logistics, major infrastructure projects and you will be helping to grow and develop business and, provide mentorship to junior planners.

With our planning service at the heart of the business, this role will give you the opportunity to join and grow a profitable planning consultancy and, with our transparent career pathway framework, we will ensure you are continually progressing and enhancing your credentials.

We are RPS, our projects are all around you. We define, design, and take care of projects that create shared value to a composite, urbanising and resource-scarce world. Our people are our success. We are looking for people who can find a solution to the problems that matter. Our flat structure creates greater collaboration and speed of communication, enabling us to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry. Here you will find work that is stimulating and rewarding.

What you will be doing

·Developing new customer relationships and maintaining existing business

·Directing and mentoring junior planners

· Providing input into business plans and Chair Planning Meetings, influencing debate and contributing to discussion on operational matters

· Preparing fee proposals and providing input into tender submissions

· Preparing representations to Local Plan consultations, appearing at Local Plan Examinations and assisting with appeal co-ordination and statements of case

· Presiding over small/medium & large projects including coordinating team members, project finances, overseeing solutions in line with the customer’s expectations and ensuring delivery is on time

Who are looking for?

With experience within this sector, you will already be familiar with what we’re looking for:

· Qualified MRTPI or in another relevant discipline

· A highly experienced and knowledgeable practitioner who has experience in large energy and infrastructure projects, including those requiring Environmental Impact Assessment, and those relating to Developments of National Significance and Development Control Orders

· Full membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute and experience of delivering consultancy to a range of customers

· Have an established market reputation with a demonstrable record of winning sustainable and commercially viable projects

· Good financial and project management experience is essential

· Great influencing and communication techniques that enable you to build, maintain and consolidate strong working relationships with colleagues, customers and external bodies

What is in it for you?

We are proud to be an accredited ILM training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We identify the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to communicate about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

What happens next?

The Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application. If your application is progressed, you’ll have a conversation with one of our recruiters and then there’ll be a two-stage interview process with the Team. All applications will be considered.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company
Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With 28,000 staff in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a spearheading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to find a solution to some of the world’s most intricate problems.

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Your new company
We are working with a public sector organisation who are looking to employ a committed and meticulous Management Accountant to join their vibrant finance team. This position offers a hybrid working setup, allowing you to balance office and remote work. As a Management Accountant, you will be instrumental in managing financial operations and providing insightful financial analysis to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary
• Manage the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Supervise and mentor a junior team member, providing guidance and support.
• Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and provide financial insights.
• Assist in the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with external auditors.
• Continuously improve financial processes and systems to enhance efficiency.
• Provide study support to junior team members, fostering their professional development.

What you'll need to succeed

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in management accounting or a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Friendly and supportive work environment.

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, or call us now.
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We have a current opportunity for a Investment Project Manager on a permanent basis. The position can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow. The organisation offers hybrid working where you will be based in the office 2 days per week with the rest being at home or on site. Travel throughout Scotland is required and a car allowance and mileage will be payable.

You will be expected to deliver and manage from inception to completion all capital investment projects for the organisation.

Main duties of the role will include:
* Undertaking surveys and the preparation of information relating to capital maintenance project
* The preparation of budget information relating to the projects allocated.
* Managing all capital maintenance projects allocated from the annual budget including roof coverings and kitchens & bathrooms
* Assisting with the sustainability policy and delivering agreed improvements.

Essential requirements for the role are:

* Relevant professional qualification in construction, surveying, maintenance, and/ or project management

* Experience of Project Managing fabric replacement/component replacement projects or refurbishment projects from inception to completion

If you are interested please apply as soon as possible.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Business Development Manager
SALARY: £30,000 Basic + (£30,000 Guarantee for First Year) so £60k base year 1
Realistic OTE of £155k

The role of Business Development Manager is to develop new business opportunities for my client through working with Telemarketing and the Services Team and building your own referral network.

They are looking for a dynamic, motivated, high performing new Business Development professional, selling Employment Law and Health & Safety outsourcing solutions to the mid-market sector (30+ employee businesses).

Benefits for a Sales Executive include:

* Basic salary of £30k per annum + (£30,000 Guarantee for First Year)
* Company car or car allowance
* 25 days plus bank holidays and an extra day for your birthday
* An exciting role with great progression plans guaranteed

In return for this, we are looking for someone who has:

* 2 years plus track record of selling in a B2B environment (Industry experience NOT required).
* Confident in value based/consultative selling.
* Ability to sell to different audiences including Business Owners, Board of Directors and HR Managers.

Roles and responsibilities:

* Attending sales appointments booked by your Telemarketing partner.
* Working with the Head of Seminars to generate a quarterly seminar plan to maximise sales opportunities.
* Generating and attending meetings with potential introducers and referral partners.
* Self-generating new leads, appointments and referrals through day to day new business activity.
* Achieve quarterly sales targets.
* Accurately build, manage and maintain your sales pipeline.

If interested in the above opportunity apply ASAP for immediate consideration.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Your new company and role
This role is with a major public sector organisation based in Edinburgh. The role will involve business analysis activities within the specific team, as well as partnering with senior leaders across the organisation to deploy a range of business analysis methods, tools and techniques across domains.


What you'll need to succeed

• Agile working: Can identify and compare the best processes or delivery methods to use, including measuring and evaluating outcomes. Know how to help the team to decide the best approach.
• Business analysis: Can take responsibility for investigative work into problems and opportunities in existing and new services. Know how to drive the analysis and collection of information to create recommendations for service improvements.
• Business improvement process: Know how to analyse current services and processes, and can identify and implement opportunities to optimise these.
• Business modelling: Can model more advanced and complex situations across more than one business function or programme. Know how to gather insight from senior stakeholders and communicate modelling results clearly to them.
• Business process testing: Can take responsibility for the creation of test cases. Can create traceability records, from test cases back to requirements.
• Digital perspective: Have the ability to apply a digital understanding to your work. Can identify and implement solutions for assisted digital.
• Innovation: Can lead others to innovate in their work as well as enabling them to innovate on their own.
• Requirements definition and management: Can facilitate the setting of business priorities for change initiatives of high complexity. Know how to lead on requirements analysis and take responsibility for the investigation and implementation of changes to programme scope.
• Stakeholder management: Can influence stakeholders and manage relationships effectively. Can build long-term strategic relationships and communicate clearly and regularly.
• Testing: Can define test condition requirements. Can work according to test plans to design, interpret and execute. Can highlight reports and risks and analyse results.
• User focus: Know how to collaborate with user researchers and can represent users internally. Understand the difference between user needs and the desires of the user.

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, or call us now.
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Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of those struggling with homelessness and addictions? Do you possess a deep sense of empathy and understanding for individuals facing these challenges? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you to join our dedicated team as a Compassionate Project Worker.

As a Project Worker, you will provide housing and recovery support to Service Users of all ages who have had a history of alcohol and drug misuse and possibly challenging and negative behaviors, through to those who are abstinent and preparing for independence with the support of our client’s recovery housing model.

Working within a challenging environment you will support individuals residing in the project. You will develop integrated, recovery infrastructures that engage, support, and navigate individuals from the vulnerability of addiction to established well being and meaningful activity in the community.

What’s in it for you?

•A personalised experience and flexibility with shifts.
•Fresh opportunities with exciting various clients.
•Free training on-site.
•Refer a friend scheme, offering £250 Love2Shop vouchers.

What we need from you.

•Support individuals to be empowered and take control of their own lives.
•Non-judgmental and positive attitude
•A caring attitude and understanding of Homeless and Addictions
•Have use of your own transport or have the ability to travel freely on public transport.
•The ability to build trusting relationships based on empathy, respect, and non-judgmental support.
•Maintain accurate and confidential client records and documentation of services provided.
•UK work experience.

Qualifications:

•Previous experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness, addictions is essential.
•Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with diverse populations.
•Excellent communication and active listening skills.
•Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
•Understanding of trauma-informed care principles and harm reduction strategies.

If this sounds like the role you have been waiting for apply now by sending your most up to date CV.

We’re proud to have secured several project wins during 2023 as we provide sustainable solutions to our clients’ aspirations. With growing project deliverables and a strong growth strategy for Scotland, we currently have an opportunity for a Project Civil Engineer (Renewables Energy Infrastructure) to join our team in Edinburgh.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Lead the production of design packages for concept, tender and detailed phases of renewable energy projects relating to:

Wind, transmission or other renewable energy project infrastructure and access design with consideration of buildability, electrical component standards and environmental constraints
Concept design for environmental impact assessment purposes
Bridge and retaining structure geometry considering structural form and flooding levels and co-ordination of structural design
Catchment assessments, culvert hydraulic design including CAR authorisation
Develop sustainable drainage concepts and details consulting with EA or SEPA where necessary
Public highway improvement concepts and detailed design for electrical component delivery including road authority consultation and road construction consent submission
Co-ordination with other discipline leads for geotechnical and structural design strands to assist in the provision of RPS’ core multi-disciplinary design service covering site investigation, geotechnical assessment of turbine foundations, material reusability, turbine foundation design, bridge design, control building design and construction monitoring and quality assurance
Management of appropriate multi-disciplinary engineering design projects or design packages and be the client key point of contact
From design concept to detailed stage actively manage health, safety and environmental hazards. Work with the project team, contractor or developer clients to continually develop own knowledge of project life cycle hazards, risk and mitigation. Effectively communicate residual risk and record significant decisions
Implement project management framework procedures and have experience of underlying HSQE principles, statutory requirements and guidance
Experience:

Relevant postgraduate experience working within a consulting engineering practice or other equivalent organisational structure
Previous experience as a member or leader of a design team delivering civil infrastructure design packages and assisting the co-ordination of multi-discipline civil infrastructure design for contractor and developer clients
Experience of onshore wind, the land-based works for offshore wind, renewable energy and infrastructure projects
Demonstrated knowledge of environmental / engineering design procedures and construction processes within chosen field of expertise
Understanding of work winning principles and client relationship management
Knowledge and competence in the use of Auto Cad and other relevant software packages
Technical Attributes:

Civil infrastructure design expertise relating to own area of expertise and / or the team’s core duties and responsibilities
Modelling and analysis of linear type construction using Civils 3D modelling software
Experience of geometrical design
Experience of sustainable drainage design
Experience using pipe network, attenuation system and culvert modelling software
Knowledge of construction materials including on-site testing
Experience and ability to apply DMRB and local road standards in order to assess or develop access solutions
Experience in the delivery of design packages and obtaining statutory or third-party approval
Ability to produce concise engineering drawings or high-quality presentation drawings, technical reports and calculations, including use of AutoCAD software
Qualifications:

BEng, MEng in Civil Engineering or similar qualification
Graduate membership with the Institution of Civil Engineers or similar is desirable. Progress towards development objectives is also desirable. (The individual would join RPS’ ICE approved training scheme and be in a position to continue targeting the ICE development objectives from the outset)
What’s in it for you?

We’re an accredited training provider – from entry level to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.

A personal development plan and a transparent career pathway puts you in the driving seat of your career and you’ll be supported as far as you want to go.

We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.

A career here is far from ordinary. Here you’re not a number, you’re part of the solution.

RPS, A Tetra Tech company:

Representing an exciting new chapter in our business, on 24 January 2023 RPS became a Tetra Tech company. With over 28,000 employees in more than 550 offices in more than 120 countries on seven continents, Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. As a Tetra Tech company, RPS is proud to offer our people market-leading development and project opportunities, helping to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.

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Surveying Manager - Low Rise Block Management
Housing and Homelessness Area Based Regeneration and Shared Repairs Service

Salary: £52,373 - £62,685
Hours: 36 per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and professional individual to join the Area Based Regeneration and Shared Repairs Service. The successful applicant will lead the operational management of the Low Rise Block Asset Management team for the Council’s low-rise housing stock across the city.

We are looking for someone who has knowledge and an understanding of housing, property and construction services. You should be confident in making strategic decisions which will have an impact on owners and tenants across the city and have strong communication skills with experience of managing large and complex contracts, application of programme and project management and planning and managing revenue and capital budgets.

If you are someone who enjoys new opportunities and have strong leadership skills demonstrating our behaviours – respect, integrity and flexibility as well as extensive experience of creating a high performing culture, driving change and service delivery, we would love to hear from you. If you have any questions or want to know more about the role, please contact Jackie.timmons@edinburgh.gov.uk for more information.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs

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Your new company
Our client is a leading refurbishment company with a very impressive track record in the delivery of high-profile refurbishment projects in Edinburgh and beyond. They have ambitious plans for growth in Edinburgh over the next 3 to 5 years and this is supported by an impressive existing pipeline of work. As their team grows, they are now seeking to appoint a Project Manager to their business to run a large refurbishment project (£11million) in the middle of Edinburgh.

Your new role
As Project Manager, you will be reporting directly to the Construction director, and you will be fully responsible for the delivery of this project from setting up site to final handover. You will be the operational lead on this project, managing your site team effectively while liaising effectively with your commercial team, ensuring the project is hitting its operational and financial targets. You will also be expected to work closely with a set of external stakeholders such as client reps, architects etc.


What you'll need to succeed
Our client is seeking a construction expert with a strong background in complex refurbishment projects in a city centre environment. Perhaps you have worked extensively as a Project Manager on large refurbishments already and are seeking your next project, but our client is also open to considering applications from experienced Site Managers seeking to step up into a Project Management position. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing positive site teams on-site and understand how to develop exceptional relationships with your supply chain, direct labour force and other stakeholders. You are ambitious and are seeking to take on more responsibility for a growing business with significant opportunities for development.


What you'll get in return
Our client is a supportive employer who has built up a strong reputation for delivering complex projects in their sector, so this is a great opportunity for someone to develop their skills in this space. An attractive salary and benefits will be paid to the successful candidate.


What you need to do now


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Search Recruitment are supporting the recruitment of a Management Accountant in Edinburgh with hybrid working. Working closely with the senior management team, you will support with the preparation of management accounts and bookkeeping for various client. If you're an experienced Management Accountant or Bookkeeper and an effective communicator looking to join a supportive team, you would be encouraged to apply.

What's in it for you:
* Salary of £30k - £40k, depending on experience
* Hybrid and flexible working
* Private healthcare
* Study support
* Career progression and development opportunities

Key responsibilities:
* Preparing management accounts for various clients
* Fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders
* Analysing management information
* Preparing VAT returns and managing VAT administration
* Delivering balance sheet reconciliations
* Identifying areas of improvement

Skills and experience you'll ideally have:
* Extensive management accounting or bookkeeping experience
* Demonstrable communication skills
* Experience managing a portfolio of clients
* Comfortable liaising with internal and external stakeholders
* Proficiency with accountancy packages
* Broad knowledgeable of VAT

If you'd like to apply or find out more, please submit your CV via the advert at the earliest opportunity or get in touch at fergus.wade@search.co.uk.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

I'm currently looking for a Business Analyst for our client in Edinburgh. This is initially a 3.5 year Fixed-term contract, with the view of it going permanent.

• Salary: £40-47.5k
• Annual Leave: 40 Days Leave
• Generous Pension Contribution

The role is to provide business analysis skills in business change projects which are designed to help enhance the way the organisations administers and supports processes. These projects have the objective of delivering effective and efficient processes and systems to the key stakeholders. This is achieved by working together with our user community to develop innovative and sustainable business process and system changes.

Other duties/Responsibilities include;

• Ensure projects deliver measurable benefits to the organisation, focusing on enhancing key processes, systems, data and training.
• Conduct consultative process reviews, analysis, and redesigns with colleagues across the organisation, preparing the business to embed and benefit from changes.
• Develop implementation plans, manage handover to business-as-usual operations, and uphold departmental standards, ensuring effective training, communication, and engagement throughout project lifecycles.
• Develop strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders in different departments
• Strive to improve the team and department's effectiveness by identifying and implementing continuous improvements and actively contributing to the department's leadership.

Skills/Experience Required;

• Demonstrated experience in facilitating successful change management programmes, approaches, and implementation strategies through proficient use of business analysis techniques.
• Strong communication skills which supports the development and implementation of projects and business change.
• The ability to:
  • React quickly to changing demands
  • Work with minimum supervision accurately and consistently to high standards
  • Work collaboratively and effectively with software developers and business partners
  • Develop positive working relationships.
• Experience of, and a preference for, working in an Agile project environment - experience of user story writing, user story mapping, story estimating, developing personas, Kanban boards to manage work.
• An enthusiasm for, and practical experience of, continuous improvement - both in the way you work and to help others improve their processes.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Who are Diligenta?

Our vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do, and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development.

Summary of the Role

An exciting opportunity has come available for a Cash Management & Distributions Technician to join the Finance Operations function at Diligenta. In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records and transactions within our client's organisation.

As part of the Cash Management & Distributions Team, you will be processing all money in and money out transactions, as well as any dividend distributions to a high standard and within agreed SLAs ensuring that all client money is treated appropriately in accordance with the FCA's CASS handbook and minimising any regulatory breaches.

Benefits

• 31 days including Bank Holidays
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Personal and career development opportunities to progress your aspirations within the company as well as through our global parent company (Tata Consultancy Services)
• Access to Perks at Work (an online discounted shopping platform) saving you money on a wide range of goods and services, including your weekly food shop, holidays, and electrical goods.
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Interest free Season Ticket loans.
• A companywide Wellbeing programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits/resources to support your mental/physical and financial wellbeing.
• A comprehensive set of Moments that Matter policies, such as Carer's Leave, Foster Leave and Retirement Leave
• A contributory company pension scheme where we match your contributions up to 6%, Group Life Assurance ('Death in Service") & Group Income Protection
• Apply to find out about our other benefits.

What You'll be doing

• Key incoming funds into BaNCS or RUFUS promptly and in line with CASS rules.
• Record cheques in BaNCS or RUFUS, maintain the safe log, and safeguard until banked as per CASS 7.
• Accurately process outgoing manual payments (CHAPS & Foreign Transfers) with proper sign-off, ensuring CASS compliance.
• Prepare and process dividend distributions, including reconciliations and shortfall funding, adhering to CASS 7.
• Conduct intra-day and end-of-day bank reconciliations to ensure CASS 7 compliance and effective control.
• Investigate and resolve failed payments, bounced cheques, and perform payment-tracing as needed.
• Provide timely payment and receipt reports to customers/LBG.
• Prepare and input manual journals as required.
• Execute ad hoc administrative tasks to a high standard within deadlines.
• Ensure all activities comply with Consumer Duty regulations.

What we're looking for

• Advanced in MS Excel and Word, demonstrating high levels of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effective collaboration.
• You should be able to work under pressure, managing your time effectively to meet tight deadlines.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team is crucial for success in this role.
• Understanding of SQL and a strong knowledge of financial services processes and regulations, particularly in investments.
• Familiarity with finance and accounting principles, practices, and compliance requirements for the UK and Ireland is essential for this role.

If you need any help or adjustments for any stage within the recruitment process due to health, disability, or any other reason, please let us know.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of our innovative team!

Join us as an MQ Project Analyst

• You’ll be designing and building MQ systems to support the many applications using these systems, working with our Middleware MQ project team in a large and complex support environment
• You’ll be supporting the platforms’ operational stability and technology performance, including maintaining any system’s utilities and tools provided by the platform
• This is an opportunity to learn a variety of new skills in a constantly evolving environment, working closely with feature teams to continuously enhance your development
• This role will involve occasional on call and out of hours support

What you'll do

As an MQ Project Analyst, you’ll be supporting the team’s activities to make sure that the platform integrity is maintained in line with technical roadmaps, while supporting change demands from domains or centres of excellence. You’ll be contributing to and supporting the delivery of a robust production management service for relevant infrastructure platforms.

In addition, you’ll be contributing to the delivery of customer outcomes, innovation and early learning by contributing to test products and services to identify early on if they are viable and deliver the desired outcomes.

Your role will involve:

• Contributing to the platform risk culture, making sure that risks are discussed and understood at every step, and effectively collaborating to mitigate risk
• Designing, building and maintaining our MQ systems to customer requirements as well as supporting our application teams with testing and resolving issues
• Integrating our MQ systems with other software and linking them to external customers and partners
• Participating and seeking out opportunities to simplify the platform infrastructure, architecture, services and customer solutions, guarding against introducing new complexity
• Building relationships with platform, domain and relevant cross-domain stakeholders
• Making sure that controls are applied and constantly reviewed, primarily against SOX, to ensure full compliance to all our policies and regulatory obligations

The skills you'll need

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to be a very capable communicator with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to colleagues, including management level. You’ll need a solid background working in an Agile or DevOps environment with continuous delivery and continuous integration. IIB running on RedHat Linux and Solaris is desirable

We’ll also look to you to demonstrate:

• Strong experience of MQ infrastructure design, configuration, and delivery of MQ infrastructure on Z/os and, Unix as well as experience of MQ clustering, shared queues, pub/sub and AMS
• Experience of working with third party vendors, SSL certificates
• Knowledge of relevant industry standard toolsets and processes to drive up customer service within an IT environment
• An understanding of operational principles
• Good collaboration and stakeholder management skills

Who are Diligenta?

Diligenta's vision is to be acknowledged as Best in-class Platform based Life and Pensions Administration Service provider. Customer service is at the heart of everything we do, and our aim is to transform our clients' operations. A business that has been described as 'home' by existing employees, we drive a culture that is founded on positive change and development.

Summary of the role

An exciting opportunity had come available for a Human Resources Business Partner to join the Human Resources function at Diligenta, supporting the Phoenix Standard Life Account based in Edinburgh.

As a HR Business Partner, you will play a key role in both strategic and operational HR success. This hybrid position involves hands-on collaboration with various stakeholders and their teams to implement a people-centric agenda.

You will work across Business Operations and other support functions to ensure a cohesive approach that delivers measurable value through HR initiatives. Your efforts will help create a seamless employee experience, positioning Diligenta as an employer of choice while enhancing overall performance and resource effectiveness.

Benefits

• 33 days including Bank Holidays
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Personal and career development opportunities to progress your aspirations within the company as well as through our global parent company (Tata Consultancy Services)
• Access to Perks at Work (an online discounted shopping platform) saving you money on a wide range of goods and services, including your weekly food shop, holidays, and electrical goods.
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Interest free Season Ticket loans.
• A companywide Wellbeing programme, including an Employee Assistance Programme and other benefits/resources to support your mental/physical and financial wellbeing.
• A comprehensive set of Moments that Matter policies, such as Carer's Leave, Foster Leave and Retirement Leave
• A contributory company pension scheme where we match your contributions up to 6%, Group Life Assurance ('Death in Service") & Group Income Protection
• Apply to find out about our other benefits.

What you'll be doing

• Partnering with business functions to develop and manage HR solutions that align with the Diligenta People Proposition.
• Supporting and educating the business on people matters by building trust-based relationships and understanding client needs.
• Collaborating with business functions to deliver the Diligenta People Proposition in line with corporate HR strategy and promote HR best practices.
• Coaching Line Managers to identify talent needs and optimize resource allocation for improved business performance and cost efficiency.
• Advising managers on HR policies related to recruitment, resourcing, and employee relations to mitigate risks and achieve desired outcomes.
• Providing guidance on employment law to ensure compliance in all people matters.
• Participating in HR projects and change programs, taking responsibility for specific deliverables.
• Helping embed company values and competencies to support Diligenta's culture, Employer Brand, and financial goals.
• Utilizing HR metrics to guide business decisions, identify risks, and ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies.
• Maintaining HR tools and governance to meet regulatory requirements and provide necessary management information.
• Ensuring actions align with corporate benefits policy and budget and oversee HR administration related to pay and ratios.
• Driving employee communication and engagement initiatives to enhance productivity and performance through clear KPIs.

What we're looking for

• Proven experience of managing all Employee Lifecycle disciplines in an HR generalist role.
• Proven experience of working with business customers in a true Business Partnering model, providing direction for all people related matters
• Strong Stakeholder Management and relationship Management skills within an HR business facing role
• Thorough and up to-date understanding of current employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Proven experience of managing or supporting TUPE in and/or out exercises.
• Robust experience of leading or supporting on significant change management programmes within HR.
• Experience of working in an environment of varied terms and conditions and multi-sited operations.
• Experience of operating in a corporate driven and commercially aware HR environment.

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Your new company
Our client is a secure Scottish-owned builder with an exceptional reputation for the delivery of complex refurbishments in Scotland up to £30million. Due to project wins, they are now seeking to add an ambitious construction professional to their team. This role is operationally focused project manager.


Your new role
As Project Manager, you will be operationally responsible for the delivery of complex refurbishment projects. Depending on the size of the project, you could be working as part of a team or delivering the project yourself. Reporting to a Contracts Director, you will be responsible for deploying and managing your team of site managers and subcontractors in the delivery of refurbishment work on projects in Scotland. From managing and reviewing the construction programme to working with key external stakeholders such as architects, engineers and clients, you will play a key role in the delivery of these projects. As Project Manager, you will ensure a positive atmosphere is developed on-site, supporting company quality and health and safety policies.


What you'll need to succeed
Our clients are a good company who are proud of their employee retention and engagement levels, with people often spending large portions of their career working on this business. They are also proud of their ability to promote internally from project manager to contract manager and beyond. The ideal candidate would be a successful construction site manager or project manager well versed in the delivery of complex construction and refurbishment projects in Scotland. You understand this sector and have a good knowledge of the pitfalls and challenges of delivering successful projects in this space. Ideally, you will have a trade or degree background and enjoy working on high-end premium refurbishments. You must be an excellent communicator, comfortable holding meetings of key stakeholders and ensuring your employers' commercial interest is protected.


What you'll get in return
Our client is a fantastic employer with an exemplary level of staff retention and a whole host of successful projects behind them. They will pay a competitive benefit package with an electric car available (along with charging points) or car allowance and are known for offering their staff excellent opportunities for social engagement etc. Get in touch now for more information!


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