Total 2,323 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom

• Develop, administer and maintain data collection systems and other strategies that optimize and streamline statistical efficiency and data quality.
• Develop and administer databases which are used to contain Performance and Quality data sets for mission-critical reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain organizational or units website to accurately disseminate pertinent Division-related information.
• Research and evaluate new technologies to improve the overall efficiency, advancement and productivity of mission-critical processes.
• Provide technical training on technological integrations and implementations to ensure overall user proficiency and significantly improve quality of completed products.
• Support the Regional Budgetary process and analyze for better efficiencies by the use of various process improvements.

As a Supervisory IT Project Manager (Director), you will:

• Have technical responsibility for leading, planning, developing, implementing, Technology (IT) application projects for the Treasury shared service offering within the HR Line of Business.
• Oversee the work of subordinate staff members who are engaged in the management of significant IT projects, essential to the shared service mission of the Department and impactful to the customer population exceeding 200,000 users on a long-term or continuing basis.
• Provide all necessary coordination in the review and approval of proposed projects, proposed application projects, and exercises full project management responsibility for planning, administrating, budgeting, training, organizing, controlling, and reviewing the utilization of total project resources.

As a Supervisory IT Project Manager (Director), you will:

• Have technical responsibility for leading, planning, developing, implementing, Technology (IT) application projects for the Treasury shared service offering within the HR Line of Business.
• Oversee the work of subordinate staff members who are engaged in the management of significant IT projects, essential to the shared service mission of the Department and impactful to the customer population exceeding 200,000 users on a long-term or continuing basis.
• Provide all necessary coordination in the review and approval of proposed projects, proposed application projects, and exercises full project management responsibility for planning, administrating, budgeting, training, organizing, controlling, and reviewing the utilization of total project resources.

• Responsible for delivery of all solutions for NRCS including recommendations by teams for new cloud technologies in alignment with ISD governance processes.
• Oversee acquisition planning, monitoring, and management of IT Contracts that support delivery of solutions for NRCS.
• Coordination with IT operations staff managing on premise and cloud-based operations to ensure Solutions have required support to meet solution delivery.
• Coordinate with NRCS stakeholders on well-defined integration between ISD and business stakeholders, ensure transparency of SAFe programs, production support activities, data calls, data change requests, and activities that support NRCS.
• Coordinate with other Section Chiefs within SDOB and other ISD branches to share knowledge and drive reuse and efficiencies across FPAC.

The Program Specialist serves as a Strategic Planner for Member Services (MS) within in the Directors Office (DO). As an advisor to the MS Executive Leadership Team and MS managers, the Strategic Planner provides advice on the formulation of strategic policies, plans, and programs. Major duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for Planning, Programming, budgeting, and Executing (PPB&E) process of assigned strategic initiatives or enterprise-wide projects. Responsible for planning and programming the steps required for the initiative, coordinating with stakeholders and action action officers to develop the human capital plan and budget plan.
• Strategizes with development teams to transform general ideas into workable solutions. Analyze existing practices to isolate areas ripe for improvement or enhancement. Exercises expertise to create or refine metrics for key performance indicators.
• Identifies opportunities for strategic improvement or mitigation of business interruption and other risks caused by business, regulatory, or industry-specific change initiatives. Advises and supports in the development of strategic sub-plans, reengineering, business process review, and other change change management initiatives, to ensure consistency and integration.
• Consult with program officials and subject matter experts at the national and Member Service level to document existing business processes, functional requirements, and process flows. Investigate and analyze adverse quality trends or conditions and coordinate and initiate corrective actions.
• Develops programs to ensure quality provisions are planned, developed, and implemented to identify, prevent, and correct unsatisfactory conditions and elements which influence the regulatory correctness and responsiveness of transactions and services. Develops data capture and reporting procedures to track progress of quality program management initiatives, analyzes segments of business process or transactions and identifies indicators and emphasis areas for attention of operating managers and staff.
• Designs studies, training programs, and organizational strategies for the identifying opportunities to improve customer service, process qualities and employee satisfaction. Analyze key steps in transaction process or business practices to identify potential for significant quality process improvement.

As an Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software) at the GS-2210-12, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• The design, documentation, development, modification, testing, installation, implementation, and support of new or existing applications software.
• Interactive communication with end users and OCA management.
• Evaluating new technologies, especially upgrades to existing development tools, to assure backwards compatibility with existing applications, to justify acquisition based on cost/benefit analysis, and potential for unresolved bugs which is common in new applications.
• Designing applications architecture and program codes to multi-tier client/server model that isolates and optimizes components for data access, business rules and user interfaces.

• The Term Appointment does not confer competitive status, reinstatement rights, or eligibility for non-competitive conversion to a permanent job to the individual(s) selected. You may be promoted or reassigned to another term position within SBA's Office of Capital Access; however, you may not be non-competitively appointed to another Federal position. You will be given an initial Term Appointment lasting more than 1 year, but not more than 4 years. If all other conditions of employment are met, this appointment may be extended, up to a total of four (4) years in increments determined by SBA.
• If selected, employees work on an intermittent (on-call) work schedule. This means that employees are in a pay status only when activated to respond to workload needs, especially in response to heightened disaster activity. When no longer needed, employees return to a non-pay status until the next event necessitates additional staff.
• However, depending on the workload and/or level of disaster activity, your work schedule may be changed to full-time. Subsequently, if the workload decreases, your work schedule may be changed back to intermittent.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 180 days from the closing date.
• This is not a bargaining unit position.

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £15.52 - £16.58

Working across schools within East Lothian, on an 'as and when required' basis.

As a supply team member you will be working on a casual basis, being offered work when it is available in one of our school offices, this requires the means to travel around the county to any of our schools to provide cover and support.

Please Note:
There are no guaranteed minimum number of hours per week with supply posts.

Job Details

To provide efficient & effective administrative and financial support to the Head Teacher and within the School.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Educated to HNC/SVQ3 in Administration or Information Management or equivalent and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

PVG Information
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.

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Senior Planner

Construction - Main Contracting
Location: Birmingham
Package: £70,000-£85,000, 25 days annual leave, hybrid working, generous pension, life assurance

Are you an experienced planner ready to drive impactful construction projects? As Senior Planner, you'll work closely with our Head of Planning, Bid Directors, and Project Delivery Teams to develop and monitor comprehensive construction programs. From tender submissions and scheduling to resource allocation and on-site coordination, your expertise will keep projects on track through every phase.

You'll play a critical role in preparing Programmes, Method Statements, and Logistics Plans, while also reviewing subcontractor schedules, analyzing project drawings, and providing reliable program data. Strong communication and a team-focused approach are essential as you support both project delivery and team development.

The company you'll be joining are a £700m turnover main contractor who work on building projects from £5m-£150m in value across both public and private sector. This is a new region for them, however one they're heavily investing in and that is the same for this role. There is no reason this can't progress to head of level or director in a short time.

We're looking for a skilled planner with a solid construction background, knowledge of industry tools, and the ability to manage complex schedules with precision and clarity.

If you're ready to make a real impact in a flexible, supportive environment, apply today by sending your CV or calling the Randstad Birmingham office.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Business Development Executive - Waste Facilities Sales

Location: Elland, West Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £32,000/year + Uncapped OTE
Hours: Monday - Friday, including an early finish on Friday.

Are you a motivated sales professional who wants to further their career in a lucrative and evolving industry? Search are working alongside an innovative growing business who are looking for somebody to join their team and drive new business sales!

The Business Development Executive will receive amazing benefits!

• 25 days + Bank Holidays + 1 day off for your birthday
• Company car
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Personal accident cover
• Life Assurance
• Childcare vouchers
• Employee Legal Assist
• Eye Tests
• Charity Days off with length of service

Key Responsibilities of the Business Development Executive:

• Generate sales leads via cold calling, plus follow-ups.
• Set up and attend client meetings.
• Presenting services to prospective clients.
• Managing your own sales plan to hit targets.
• Ensure sold services meet client needs.
• Maintain records in CRM and Outlook.

The Key Requirments of the Business Development Executive

• Proven track record of working in B2B sales
• Driving License required

If you are interested in the role, and want to know more, please apply or call the Leeds Contact Centre and Sales team for more information.

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.