Total 103 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Reading, RG1 4HJ

Project Manager – Carpentry & Fit out

Location: Reading, Berkshire

Salary: £depending on experience

Type: Full time / Permanent

Remarkable Jobs are delighted to support a Carpentry, Joinery and Fit-out company, providing a quality service to both domestic and commercial clients.

We are currently seeking an experienced and commercially aware Project Manager, with a demonstrable joinery and fit out background. The successful candidate will have a portfolio of high end, large commercial projects, working with tier one contractors and managed teams.

Initially, the role is required to work in Reading / Oxford areas, with occasional travel into London.

‘Project Manager’ Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to a construction team, delivering the scope of work within a major work package or project to define cost, time and quality requirements.
• Act as the main point of contact for the client, in relation to project activities.
• Ensure the project team, roles skills and behaviour are aligned with company objectives and project requirements.
• Create, develop and control an accurate project programme
• Issue a detailed monthly progress report to the client
• Deliver projects within authorised budget, optimising cost and quality parameters.
• Communicate company policies, Quality, H&S and Environmental to all member sof the project team.
• Provide regular feedback of production analysis to the Operations Director.
• Ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS)

‘Project Manager’ Key Skills:

• Minimum 2 years’ of experience in a similar role
• Black CSCS, Level 6 NVQ or higher
• SMSTS
• Proven background in Carpentry/Fitout/Joinery
• Must have experience of running large commercial projects (£1-5m) for a 2nd Tier Sub-contractor, rather than just as part of a main contractors team.
• Demonstrable Project Management experience
• Commercial and contractual management skills
• Planning management skills
• Familiarity with Construction / Project Management software
• Must have experience of managing teams and sub-contractors
• Happy to commute within reason - we are looking to place someone on projects initially in the Oxford/Reading area but they should also be willing to travel to London or other parts of the South East.

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of what this role entails.

Ophthalmic Lens Trainer job covering Southern England. Zest Optical are currently looking to recruit a Regional Lens Trainer for a leading manufacturer of Ophthalmic Lenses. The purpose of this role is to plan and deliver product, sales & retail training activities to key customers across Southern England.

Ophthalmic Lens Trainer - Role

• Visit optical stores to train and communicate on products and services.
• Organise, coordinate and host digital learning initiatives including live webinars.
• To develop training ideas to enhance sales levels.
• Supporting the Head of EPS with projects.
• Supporting the Head of EPS with training content creation (CET, technical product training, dispensing & retail optimisation) creating storyboard, presentations and adapt this content to various formats (e-learning platform, ppt…) with the support of the marketing team.
• Supporting the sales team with customer training requirements and their KPIs.

Ophthalmic Lens Trainer - Requirements

• Dispensing Optician qualification
• Working on own initiative to tight deadlines
• Ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and in writing
• Ability to effectively analyse and interpret data

Ophthalmic Lens Trainer - Salary

• Excellent base salary
• Company car and a range of additional benefits
• Monday - Friday working

To avoid missing out on this opportunity please click on the Apply Now link below.

The must haves for you to be considered for this role: Working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft applications Higher National Certificate, Vocational Qualifications level 4 or 5, foundation degree, Higher National Diploma, diploma or equivalent level of knowledge. Previous secretarial/administration experience Ability to work under pressure Excellent organisational skills For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. For further application tips see the help with your application document attached once you click apply. If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, you belong at Berkshire Healthcare! We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Brooke Marshall on 07870484361 or email: brooke.marshall@berkshire.nhs.ukwholl be delighted to help. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.

The Liaison Diversion (L&D) service sits as a top priority within the government’s criminal justice agenda. The L&D serviceoperatesby referring offenders who are identified with having mental health, learning disabilities, or other vulnerabilities toan appropriate treatmentor support service. The service is high profile with research being conducted to feed into national policy, service development and best practice.


The service forms a service provision that spansregion of Thames Valley. This post has a primary base inReading, withsomepotentialtravelacrossThames Valleyfor training,meetingsetc.


The post holderis required toprovide administrative and clerical support to theThames ValleyL&Dservice. The post holder will work as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team andassistin the promotion of high-quality service.

• To act asBusiness SupportAdministrator for Thames ValleyL&Dservice
• Take minutes atManagement,Team& ProjectMeetings and follow up actions including administration of invitations, distribution of agendas and room booking
• Preparationand in-putof roster schedules usingHealthRoster
• Managing changes in shift requirements and absences (e.g., holiday & sickness) and updating roster schedules
• Support New Starters through the Trust Induction and local onboarding process (including ID verification, Police vetting, IT access and equipment)
• Support the Admin & Data Manager withdata collection, filtering andcleansingtolocateand correct problems. Producing ad-hoc data reports as and whenrequested.
• Liaise and communicate effectively with external agencies including other mental health services,policeand service users
• Monitor and report on the allocation and use of Lone Worker Devices
• Assistin screening of telephone calls and transferringaccurateinformation to the clinicians
• To accept tasks under the direct supervision of the clinicians and Admin Manager,maintainingclose liaison with those concerned and reporting back (including providing support for ad hoc projects and new service implementations)
• Tomonitorstationery, uniformandPPEstocksand re-order as necessary(using Unit4ERP online procurement system)
• Monitor staff supervisions ensuringtimelyaction byManagers.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.

We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you’ll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.

Benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

If you share our values and would like to come and work for us, please submit your application as soon as possible as we'll occasionally close roles early that have a high number of applications.

The “must haves” for you to be considered for this role: 

1. Working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft applications  
2. Higher National Certificate, Vocational Qualifications level 4 or 5, foundation degree, Higher National Diploma,diplomaor equivalent level of knowledge.
3. Previoussecretarial/administration experience
4. Ability to work under pressure
5. Excellent organisational skills

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.We strongly encourage you to review how you meet thecriteria in theperson specificationand write about thispoint-by-pointin your supporting statementfor the best chance of being shortlisted.For further application tips – see thehelp with your applicationdocument attachedonce you click apply.


Ifyou’resomeone who shares our passion for excellence and care,you belong at Berkshire Healthcare!


We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Pleasedon’thesitate to call: Brooke Marshallon 07870484361 or email: brooke.marshall@berkshire.nhs.uk who’llbe delighted to help.


We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants whererequired.




This advert closes on Sunday 14 Jul 2024

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Finance Business Partner
Location: Berkshire
Contract: Temporary (3-6 months initial)
Rate: £550-600 per day umbrella
Start Date: ASAP
*Mostly Remote*
Contact: greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Job Description
Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority in Berkshire for a Finance Business Partner to join their Family Help & Safeguarding team on a temporary basis. As the Finance Business Partner (Family Help & Safeguarding) you will work with the Head of Finance and Strategic Financial Business Partner in delivering a high-quality finance business partner service to meet the objectives of the service and within the budgetary envelope. The role reports directly to the Head of Finance for Brighter Futures and has line management responsibility for 3 staff - 2 management accountants and an accountancy assistant.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Finance and Strategic Finance Business Partner in the production and delivery of the 3-year Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), working closely with the Service Director and Service Managers and budget holders.
• Lead on the budget setting, budget monitoring and budget forecasting process for the directorate for Family Help & Safeguarding, which includes children's social care placements and staffing costs, and providing an integrated approach to give confidence to the financial reporting framework.
• Support the delivery of business cases and projects for transformation and/or savings proposals working with the Head of Finance and Strategic Financial Business Partner in a coordinated manner, especially in regard of the commercial and trading advice.
• Undertake robust variance analysis providing evidence to support this and to support the service area in identifying opportunities, trends, efficiencies, and good practice that will mitigate against overspends that benefit both the service and the company.
• Work with the relevant service budget managers and finance team colleagues, to deliver the end of year close-down process as directed for the company, and feed into the consolidated group accounts.

Candidate Criteria

• Qualified CCAB/CIMA Accountant, preferably CIPFA
• Experience of working at a Senior level in Childrens Finance in a Local Authority
• Experience of budget preparation and budget monitoring within a Local Authority
• Experience of closedown of accounts is highly desirable
• Great communication skills and ability to work professionally and adapt to any team fit.

If you are interested in the role, or know of anyone who may be, please contact Greg at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208969 or email greg.waite@servicecare.org.uk

Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.

Tender Planner required for Major National Civil Engineering Contractor specialising in the Highways & Rail Sectors.

This is a fully remote role requiring occasional meetings and interface with colleagues.

Overall Job Purpose:

* To prepare tender programmes and methodology statements in the most efficient and effective manner in accordance with the project requirements, so that any submission provides the maximum opportunity for success for both Octavius and our customers.

* To contribute to the team's understanding of key project risks and developing solutions that enable these risks to be removed, mitigated or managed.

* To explore potential opportunities and alternative methodologies that enhance our chances of success in competitive tenders and add value for our customers. Accountabilities / Responsibilities: Working within the pre-delivery team to provide a service to the relevant business unit leader, the individual will work with stakeholders across the business to maximise successful bids for contracts and ensure future success by:

* Preparing detailed tender programmes for bid submissions that are fully compliant with all contract requirements and that all time related risks are fully understood and communicated to the team.

* Preparing robust and efficient project methodologies, based on current best practice and innovative solutions.

* Resource-loading programmes to enable comparison with estimated resource usage.

* Proactively and promptly identifying temporary works requirements and working with the engineering team to develop solutions.

* Identifying and highlighting project risks and contributing to the tender risk and opportunities register.

The role will also require:

* Establishing and developing high-quality value-added relationships with suppliers and specialists to ensure that the submitted tender programmes take due cognisance of supplier's constraints and construction phasing.

* Providing continuity in project programme, methodology and project constraints to the operational team during the early stages of project implementation.

* Maintaining close liaison with delivery teams on live contracts.

* Maintaining awareness of current best practice and capturing feedback of tender stage programmes and methodology and incorporate learning into new tenders.

* Participating in post-bid reviews to identify lessons learnt and propose improvements to implement.

In order to continually improve you will also:

* Actively seek feedback internally and externally with a consistent focus on what we can do to be more productive and efficient.

* Ensure all decisions are made in line with the Delegated Authority Matrix and Company procedures and policies in particular compliance with the Gateway procedure.

* Persist with business improvement ideas despite other commitments and ensure the business learns from problems solved and incorporates the learning into future procedures.

Key Deliverables:

* Tender programmes that address all requirements as defined in tender documents

* Tender stage methodology statements

* Resource-loading and cost-loading programmes as required

* Risk/Opportunity Registers

* Tender stage temporary works schedules

* Cash flow forecasts as required

CAPABILITY Personal qualities:

* A collaborative, team player and relationship builder who can interact with a broad and diverse group of customers, suppliers and operational employees

* Able to make and communicate a strong case to colleagues and customers alike

* Organised - able to prioritise to customer and business requirements

* Resilient and perseverant

* Accuracy and attention to detail

* Learning and improving mindset

Experience and knowledge:

* Civil engineering sector (ideal highways and/or rail) projects including time on site

* Knowledge of construction techniques and outputs

* Understanding of access issues and programme constraints

* Understanding of design management issues

* Good communication skills

* Good IT skills - competent use of current programming software

Qualifications:

Degree or equivalent level academic qualification or relevant experience.

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come.

The GTS Portfolio Manager role sits within our Group Technology Services team which supports all the core functionality and services across SSE, as well as leading the way with our digital transformation with the latest infrastructure technologies and cloud capabilities to serve our customers.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible, however our preference is that you will be based in one of our key UK sites, which includes but is not limited to:- Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Inverness, Reading and Havant.

Salary: £63,000 - £94,400 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

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

The IT Platform Change and Transformation function is accountable for delivering all objective key results (OKRs) that are funded and committed within the GTS IT Portfolio, circa £30M per annum. The GTS Portfolio Manager will work closely with the GTS Change Delivery Manager, Head of IT Platform Change and Transformation and Senior Leadership roles to ensure that all change is delivered safely and within agreed guardrails. The portfolio comprises both agile and waterfall type deliveries.

The primary purpose of the Portfolio Manager is the end-to-end management of a large, complex technology portfolio which includes setting governance, standards and controls as well as providing portfolio support into several large value streams. The role is also required to maintain a central portfolio view that enables transparent reporting on performance to a formal governance board monthly, with key stakeholders being the Senior ITLT. The Portfolio Manager will ensure that all stakeholders related to GTS change delivery are aware of their roles and responsibilities and will hold key roles accountable for meeting delivery targets. Where deviations in guardrails are evident, the Portfolio Manager will work proactively with key stakeholders to put rapid recovery plans in place.

Key responsibilities will include leading a team to do the following:

- Portfolio Governance, Standards and Controls - Setting and documenting end to end governance standards and controls. Ensure governance R&Rs are well understood across the GTS function through regular training and communications. Work with external stakeholders such as Architecture, Security and Service Transition to encompass broader standards and governance to form an end-to-end delivery framework.

- Portfolio Assurance - Put the right checks and balances in place to ensure governance and standards are being followed. Ensuring that any deviations are detected quickly and recovery plans are put in place as soon as possible.

- Portfolio Support - To help size and flexibly scale a portfolio support team to support multiple large value streams. Oversee other tasks needed to support the portfolio such as assisting in recruitment and onboarding of resources.

- Portfolio Performance Reporting - Maintain working level portfolio and report weekly to Head of IT Platform Change and Transformation in conjunction with the Change Delivery Manager and ensure weekly Value Stream and Workstream reporting is completed by Delivery Leads.

- Portfolio Shaping and Planning - Co-ordinate integrated planning with Platform Owners and Senior Delivery Leads. Work with key senior stakeholders to consolidate planning inputs into investment proposals to shape the quarterly asks against portfolio for finance and resources.

What do I need?

- Extensive experience in a leadership role driving cadence on a large complex technical portfolio with ability to create a high performing digital portfolio team that can support a large technical portfolio.

- PPM or equivalent Agile qualifications such as Lean Portfolio to support a hybrid delivery framework.

- Extensive experience in production of high-quality governance/standards and managing senior stakeholders and governance boards.

- Experience in leading portfolio change through introducing PPM tools and processes.

- Strong stakeholder management and excellent communication skills is key for this role along with the ability to engage with stakeholders across all levels.

About our Business

SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future.

What's in it for you?

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

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

Further actions

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

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact David on 01738 275846.

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

Following an internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team and lead the College’s MIS and Business Support functions.


We have ambitious plans for the future with our ongoing journey to Outstanding and this is an exciting opportunity to join our team and help us achieve our ambitious strategic objectives.

New Directions College is Reading Borough Council’s Adult Community Learning and Skills service.  This year we’re celebrating 65 years of Adult Learning in Reading. We’re a small friendly College delivering to over 2000 learners and Apprentices in Reading each year, directly and through our subcontractors and partners.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About you
We are seeking an experienced leader to head up our MIS and Business Support operational functions, to deliver an innovative service, aligned with the college’s aims and objectives and the rules and regulations the service must abide by.


You will be an experienced leader in the FE/Lifelong learning sector and have a track record of successfully leading operational and financial processes in line with ESFA and regulatory body rules and regulations.


You will be skilled at translating and interpreting a range of regulatory body rules and turning these into effective protocols across the service as well as developing impactful mechamisms for cascading information and knowledge to the wider staff team.


You will have had experience of being a Designated Safeguarding Lead as well as Health, Safety and Wellbeing within an FE/adult learning college, and be able to demonstrate the appropriate skills, knowledge and behaviours that are conducive with this role.


You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading

Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively

Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential

Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity



Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.



A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
A wide range of flexible working opportunities
Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted
Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

To find out more about New Directions College, visit the website: www.newdirectionsreading.ac.uk 

For more information on the role please contact Lisa Welch Adult Learning & skills Manager and Principal of New Directions College - Lisa.Welch@reading.gov.uk



Closing date: 7th July 2024.
Interviews will be held on the 19th July in person at New Directions College.


Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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About our Business

SSE has big ambitions to be a leading energy company in a low carbon world. Following our commitment to invest £20.5 billion in low carbon projects to 2027, we have significant growth plans and are well on our way to achieving our ambition to build a world that's more sustainable and inclusive for you, your family, the community you live in and for generations to come. We are proud to be playing a critical role in the net zero transition, as we aim to more than treble the net capacity in operation to 13GW and grow renewable energy output five-fold to over 50TWh over the next 10 years.

Join us on our journey to net zero and help us power change.

About the Role

Base Location: Flexible UK & Ireland | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception. We will, however need your base 'home' location to be one of our SSE offices or depots around the UK and Ireland which include but are not limited to: Glasgow, Perth, Aberdeen, Reading, Havant, London, Dublin and Belfast.

Salary: £Competitive depending on experience + car / allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

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

What is the Role?

As a Senior Project Engineer at SSE Renewables, you will lead and support engineering teams to design and deliver Battery Energy Storage Systems and Solar PV projects.

Responsibilities include:

- Creating initial designs including site layouts and single line diagrams.

- Supporting planning applications from a technical perspective.

- Collaborating with partners on solutions.

- Performing technical due diligence and ensuring technical quality from detailed design through construction and commissioning.

- Supporting tendering process by creating and reviewing scope of work and technical specifications, managing technical queries and evaluating bids.

- Influencing key stakeholders within and beyond our company to advance projects through our Assurance Process with strong technical leadership.

With over 700MW in delivery and a growing pipeline in the GWs, you will be working on some of the largest BESS and Solar projects in the UK & Ireland. Take a look at one of our recent developments to enter delivery: Construction to start on SSE Renewables 320MW BESS project in Yorkshire | SSE Renewables

This role offers professional growth, supports personal development, and relies on your knowledge of the energy market, transmission, and distribution networks, as well as engineering skills to boost our success and business expansion.

What do I need?

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

- Expertise in power generation project design, development and delivery, experience with LV and HV power networks is preferred.

- Proven skills in collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure technical quality in large project development and delivery.

- Experience managing and working with consultants, as well as EPC contractors as well as a collaborative approach for working with colleagues and customers.

- Comprehensive knowledge of the energy sector, including key engineering norms, market dynamics, and regulatory frameworks.

- Dedication to delivering engineering excellence in world-class projects with a commitment to continual improvement.

- Preferably experienced in solar PV design and delivery including simulation using PVsyst and have Chartered Engineer status or willingness to obtain it within role.

What's in it for you?

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

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

What happens now?

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

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Andy on 01738 275847.

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

About the Role

Base Location: Cardiff, Reading and Perth

Salary: £44,195 - £50,611 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.

Working Pattern: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Full Time | Flexible First options available

What is the Role?

As a Business Analyst within SSE Business Energy, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping business strategies and processes. You will collaborate with business and IT teams to address and clarify requirements, ensuring that energy solutions are both innovative and viable. Through your analysis, you will help steer projects towards enhancing the operational effectiveness and leading the business closer to achieving its net-zero ambitions. As part of your role you will:

- Work with business and IT teams to clearly define and document requirements, ensuring successful implementation and validation through rigorous testing.

- Marshal requirements and facilitate the identification and design of business processes to accommodate innovative solutions.

- Plan, prioritise, and execute analysis tasks effectively across multiple concurrent projects, consistently meeting cost and schedule targets.

- Conduct qualitative analysis to thoroughly assess business impact, enabling you to present findings to stakeholders at all levels.

- Perform comprehensive scoping during initial and precursor project stages to pinpoint critical issues and define a clear project trajectory.

What do I need?

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

- Extensive experience in a Business Analyst role supporting business critical projects.

- Extensive experience of defining high level and detailed requirements and user stories in a regulated environment with strong advisory skills in recommending efficiency improvements and aligning efforts with business growth.

- Qualified to a Certified Business Analyst standard is desirable (BCS, APMG, IIBA, or equivalent).

- Experience working in both Waterfall and Agile environments and working at all stages of the project lifecycle.

- Understanding and appreciation of working in a heavily regulated environment. Experience of the gas and electricity market, industry, and operations, or similarly regulated industry sector is desirable.

About our Business

The race to net zero is intensifying for businesses of all sizes. Sustainable decisions made today can meet customers' changing needs for tomorrow and bring long-term success for businesses. Part of SSE plc, the UK and Ireland's largest renewable electricity generator, SSE Energy Solutions is different as all its renewable electricity is sourced from SSE's own UK wind and hydro assets.

In addition to providing gas and electricity to businesses across the UK, SSE Energy Solutions invests in, builds and connects localised flexible infrastructure to drive the long-term performance of energy assets. SSE Energy Solutions works with its customers to deliver financially robust plans to bring flexibility and diversity to their energy infrastructure - the low-carbon solutions they need to succeed in the race to net zero.

What's in it for you?

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

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

Next Steps

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

If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Lynsey on 01738 340426.

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

We are looking for a People Business Partner to join our People and Culture team as maternity cover for 13 months. In this role, you will work as a trusted advisor to leaders and managers for all strategic and operational HR and people issues.

Working closely with the Head of People Business Partnering and members of the People team, you will support the development and delivery of the People Strategy. You will identify the most important people issues and work with senior leaders and managers to ensure these form part of the strategic people agenda ensuring that the wellbeing, diversity and inclusion of our workforce are considered.

The role will involve:

Building and enduring meaningful relationships with directors and managers, to support them to identify and implement associated people solutions.
Work in partnership across the People and Culture function providing the interface between the charity and the people team.
Champion best practice and ensure managers demonstrate the culture, values and behaviours of the charity.
Use HR expertise to support with issues relating to employee relations and people policies.
Provide guidance on people practices such as restructures and succession planning.
Lead on the resolution of Employee Relations issues
Ensure that Wellbeing is kept at the heart of all activities and decisions related to our people
Ensure that diversity and inclusion are at the centre of all people activity.
We’re looking for someone with

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience in a similar role.
A proven track record of providing effective Business Partnering and managing Employee relations effectively.
Strong stakeholder management skills.
What will you get in return?

The opportunity to work for a successful and dynamic charity that has the development of young people at its heart and the wellbeing and development of its people constantly in focus.

From day one we offer excellent staff benefits including a generous pension contribution, an employee assistance programme, healthcare cash plan and volunteer leave. Also, 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays and an additional 3 days paid leave between Christmas and the New Year.

Through our Flexible Working policy, the DofE provides an opportunity to work flexibly to meet yours and our business needs.

How to apply

If you feel excited by this role and believe you have the necessary skills and experience to become a valued team member, please go to our website and apply.

The deadline for applying for this role is: Midnight 30th June

Interviews will take place on: Thursday 4th July – Via Teams

If you would like to access the application form in a different format or if you would like any assistance that might help improve your experience while completing the application, please contact us by email recruitment@dofe.org.

The DofE are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a basic Disclosure and Barring Service check (e.g., DBS/PVG or similar), including 2 years references covering any gaps of employment, confirm eligibility to work in the UK and complete a health check.

The geographical allowance is based on a staff member having a home or office-based postcode within 30 miles (as the crow flies) from Charing Cross, WC2N 5HS. The allowance is 7% capped at £4,000 (pro rata) per annum

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Who we are:
Activate Business School are a leading provider of business transformation, specialising in providing leadership, management, and professional development programmes.
Activate Business School is part of the Activate Learning Group, a pioneering education group with a global reach, committed to transforming lives through our approach to learning.
We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.
Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.
About the role:
Activate Business School has an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager who is able to self generate new opportunities using various prospecting techniques. The main focus is to build a pipeline of new business prospects to secure new clients. The types of companies you will be working with are SME’s and blue-chip organisations across all sectors.
This is consultative selling, where you will be tailoring our range of bespoke training solutions to meet the clients needs and requirements, focussing on our portfolio of digital offers. Working with clients nationally, this role is responsible for preparing and delivering proposals and tenders alongside the Head of Sales.
As well as building these relationships, you'll be ensuring our service standards, processes and procedures are adhered to, and that our KPIs are being hit. With the potential for growth in this business area, you'll be identifying cross selling opportunities so both you and the team can maximise revenue and achieve/exceed targets.
This is a hybrid role, working remotely with requirement to travel to client meetings nationally so a full, clean driving licence and car is required.
What do you need to be successful as a Business Development Consultant at Activate Learning?
This role would be ideal for someone who has experience of working in a commercial training target driven environment that would now like to consider a more diverse approach to the sales world, whilst maintaining a good track record in achieving excellent results.
You will be passionate in consultative and strategic selling, confident in writing successful proposals and tenders to lead to new business, and able to demonstrate a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
You'll be able to challenge others in a positive manner, with the communication skills to encourage continuous improvement and create and implement evidence based decisions.
About you:

Experience in consultative selling
Experience building client relationships face to face and remotely
Ability to sell training programmes and qualifications
Excellent IT skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Proactive, self-motivated and driven
Able to work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders and external partners at all levels

You will also have a solution-focused, innovative approach to work, with the ability to think outside the box and will benefit from being part of a supportive team, working in a varied and interesting role with a variety of opportunities for career development.
Why work with the Activate Learning Group?
Here are some of our benefits:

Enrolment into generous pensions schemes
Generous annual leave entitlement
Excellent on-site facilities including free onsite parking, refectory facilities, Hair and Beauty salons
An extensive Learning and Development programme with a range of CPD opportunities
Specialised support and development for teaching staff
Access to qualified coaches for all staff
Leadership and Management development programmes
Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate
A comprehensive wellbeing programme including access to Westfield Health Cash Plan and Everymind app
Mental Health support including access to Mental Health First Aiders
Employee resource groups
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Refer a friend vacancy incentive
Access to student discount programmes

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.
Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.
Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.
Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter into an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.
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Business Analyst (18 Month contract)
Reading
£362 per day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella)
We have an exciting opportunity for an Business Analyst to join our Clients multi-disciplined team in Reading, The successful applicant will assess organisational readiness for the transformation and identifying potential barriers or risks on large scale renewable energy projects.

What are we looking for?

• Knowledge of Process Design and Improvement including an understanding of typical process artefacts such as taxonomies and maps
• A business analysis qualification (IIBA, BCS or similar)
• Data analysis experience
• Knowledge of Change management approaches and all of the standard change artefacts
• Workshop facilitation and people management
• Attention to detail and ability to work with complex information.

What will you be doing?

• Facilitating process design and mapping workshops, collaborating with BPOs and SMEs to gather required information and work closely with UAT tester and OD support to understand how to incorporate into delivery design
• Capturing documenting business processes, workflows, and system interactions
• Creating and maintaining the Process Taxonomy for each delivery area (Process, Change, Training, Readiness, Functional)
• Identifying and documenting process improvement opportunities and reporting these back to Delivery lead for Business Design & Change regularly
• Assessing organisational readiness for the transformation and identifying potential barriers or risks
• Creating and maintaining key change management artefacts including the C&E plan, central comms, training material etc
• Assessing the impact of proposed changes on business processes, systems, and stakeholders in a change impact assessment
• Adhering to standards and practices set by the Business Design & Change Lead

Sounds like the role for you? Then APPLY NOW! And one of our consultants will be in touch.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

About the role

As a Technical Business Analyst, you will join our client's Vulnerability Management Team. This role will play a critical part in supporting projects within the team, ensuring key actions are captured, escalating issues as needed, and facilitating effective communication with stakeholders.

Tell me more, tell me more…

Our client is currently looking for a new recruit to join their team. Please read on!
You can also ask our friendly recruitment team any questions you may have about the role, between 8:30 am - 5:30 pm Monday to Friday.

Shifts:

Monday - Friday (37.5 hours per week)

The must-haves:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst or in a similar role, ideally in cybersecurity or IT.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and analyse data effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on capturing and documenting key information and actions.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL, QQL) to extract and manipulate data for reporting purposes.

Good to have:

• Knowledge of vulnerability management concepts, tools, and practices is a plus.
• Experience in project coordination or support is desirable.
• Certifications such as Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) or related certifications are advantageous.

Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with technical teams to understand project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
• Facilitate effective communication within the team and with relevant stakeholders.
• Engage stakeholders and ensure their needs and concerns are addressed throughout project lifecycles.
• Prepare reports and presentations to convey project status, findings, and recommendations.
• Contribute to process improvements and optimisation of vulnerability management practices.

What's in it for you?:

Our client loves to reward their people for doing a great job.

• This is a 26-week contract.
• A day rate, in-scope IR35, £525.00 per day (via a Hays approved umbrella company) or via Hays PAYE, £468.46 per day
• This role provides remote working access from the comforts of your own home and only going to our state-of-the-art office in Reading, twice per week.

Next Steps:

Once you've applied, one of our friendly recruitment consultants will give you a call and talk you through the screening process. If your application is successful, you'll be involved in a live virtual interview with one of our client's hiring managers to get to know you better.We look forward to speaking to you!

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