Total 6 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Slough, Buckinghamshire, SL1 7HG

Business Analyst

Milton Keynes Contract Day rate: £527.65 - £671.54 inside IR35

We're currently seeking an accomplished and highly ambitious Business Analyst to work with our exceptional client in a secure environment, managing challenging and highly rewarding projects.

This contract role will require you to conduct security clearance prior to assignment. The opportunity is available in Milton Keynes and based onsite.

This Business Analyst role is conducted in an environment that is far from ordinary, therefore, we're not looking for ordinary. Our client is looking for a Business Analyst to work within their transformation department.

Role requirements:

* Working closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements and communicate any findings, both verbally and written.

* Presenting your work and ideas to build stakeholder engagement in support of business change activities.

* Communicating across both technical teams and business representatives at all levels of the organisation

* Analysing complex problems and breaking them down into concise work packages to aid effective delivery.

Key responsibilities:

* Provide direction and ownership on ways to redesign current documentation, processes, and systems to achieve business benefits.

* Provide clear understanding to stakeholders / project sponsors on the impacts of change.

* Build excellent working relationships with all key stakeholders including and up to executive level.

* Work closely with all colleagues to ensure full support on deliverables for programmes and projects.

* Deliver process mapping, requirements elicitation and define solutions to improve effectiveness or user experience.

* Experience of leading Agile project teams.

We are looking for someone who is:

* Keen to learn and continually improve both technical and non-technical skills.

* Motivated by working with a broad range of teams, combining your collective knowledge to produce better results.

* Likes seeing things through to the end and seeing the impact of your work.

* Enjoys the challenge of thinking of innovative solutions to challenging problems. You are not constrained by convention.

* Can manage your own workload and can adapt to changing demands on your time.

* Puts plans in place to make improvements.

* Enjoys providing clarity to complex systems and processes.

As an organisation and as a team, Guidant Global are committed to fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace, where every employee and contractor feels valued and empowered throughout their time with us.

We actively seek to recruit talent from all backgrounds, and to draw on a rich blend of experiences, perspectives and creativity. We believe that when people are respected and included, they are motivated to bring their best and whole selves to work, leading to innovative solutions and exceptional outcomes for all parties.

Associate Dentist Jobs in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. 3 days per week, 2500 UDA + superb private income opportunities. ZEST Dental Recruitment working in partnership with an established dental practice is seeking to recruit an Associate Dentist.

• Full-time Associate Dentist
• 3 days per week
• Villiage close to Aylesbury
• circa 2500 UDA
• £UDA negotiable & competitive
• We can discuss your salary expectations confidentially and ensure we achieve the best financial package possible for you
• Good private opportunity in mixed practice
• Superb private potential
• Superb equipment
• Established dental practice
• Well-maintained patients
• Permanent position
• Reference: JG2121

This is a superb opportunity for an associate dentist to join a well-established, supportive training practice. The practice is modern, well presented, and well equipped, with six modern surgeries which are fully computerised and equipped with digital x-ray, apex locator and rotary endo.

Successful candidates will be GDC registered dentists, have an active dentist performer number and have a minimum of five years of experience providing NHS dental treatment in the UK.

For further information regarding this dentist position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Associate Dentist Jobs in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. Associate Dentist, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. INDEPENDENT. Up to four days per week, 2000 UDA + established private, busy list to inherit offering superb earning potential, and scope for cosmetic, restorative, implants etc. ZEST Dental Recruitment working in partnership with an established dental practice is seeking to recruit an Associate Dentist.

• Associate Dentist
• Up to four days per week
• Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
• Negotiable & competitive UDA rate
• Established list to inherit - 2000 UDA + Private
• Huge uptake on private crowns, fillings, veneers, STO, whitening, facial aesthetics
• Bright and airy surgeries in purpose-built practice
• Well equipped
• Established dental practice
• Well-maintained patients
• Permanent position
• Ref: JG4536

This well-established, high-end practice in Milton Keynes is seeking to recruit an associate dentist up to four days per week - the sucessful candidate will inherit a busy list from a longstanding associate, with a small NHS commitment, established private, and superb scope to utilise additional skills. The practice has a great reputation for providing high quality , cosmetic dentistry, including composite bonding, dental implants, short terms orthodontics, veneers etc.

The practice is purpose-built with five bright, airy surgeries each with direct access to the decon room. The surgeries are modern and well equipped to a high standard including digital x-ray, rotary endo etc.

Successful candidates will be GDC registered dentists, have an active dentist performer number and have experience of providing NHS dental treatment in the UK.

For further information regarding this dentist position, confidential enquiries can be made by submitting your CV to ZEST Dental. All applications and enquiries will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Senior New Business Advisor

Full Time Fixed Term Contract, Ends 30/09/2025

Benefits: Salary starting from £24,327, company car, pension scheme, 27 days holiday and so much more.

Closing Date 2nd December 2024

We are looking for a Senior New Business Advisor to join the team on a fixed term contract basis until September 2025. This role offers a wide range of benefits and the opportunity to expand your own knowledge and understanding surrounding VWFS (UK) LTDs customer and product base. This role is full time at 35 hours per week but there will be an element of shift work covering weekends and evenings on a rota basis.

The New Business department is responsible for the processing of over 500,000 contracts which include applications for finance and service plans. As one of the main contact points for our retail partners our New Business Centre (NBC) plays a crucial role in ensuring that VWFS UK are recognised and respected as the best in the automotive financial services sector by our customers and stakeholders. As a Senior New Business Advisor you are expected to be a subject matter expert within the department, available for points of escalation and expertise offering support and guidance to team members.

What you will be responsible for:

• Take full ownership and use initiative to resolve Retailer queries within first contact resolution and deliver a personal service making VWFS feel easy to do business with.
• Use personal judgement to identify when redress and negotiation is needed to resolve a first-line complaint and utilising the "Limits of Authority" matrix where appropriate.
• In accordance with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulation, where a query cannot be resolved at first instance this is required to be correctly noted in the relevant complaints software programme and escalated as appropriate.
• Provide clear and concise process expertise on a defined range of processes and be recognised by others as a point of contact for advice, guidance and process improvement.
• Deputise for Team Leader and support on an ongoing basis where appropriate
• Be pro-active in coaching your team to support performance and personal development areas
• Demonstrate role model behaviours aligned to the VWFS values and 6 Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) outcomes as defined by the FCA.
• Provide support and guidance with the training and induction of new advisors including supporting the delivery of training and initial embedding of skills in new advisors.
• Be proficient in multiple systems in order to achieve right customer outcomes.
• Working to agreed service levels, quality targets and operational metrics as determined by the department relating to all aspects of New Business provision and Customer experience.
• Understand and adhere to all regulatory and both internal and external compliance based requirements. Including but not limited to identification and verification (ID&V) process and financial crime.
• Add value on every interaction and ensure that retailers are armed with the right level of appropriate information to support the creation of a strong and trusted relationship between VWFS and the Customer.
• Actively representing the New Business department as a 'Brand Champion' with each of the brands to provide visibility and awareness of Brand objectives, achievements and plans.

You will have the following skills and experience:

• Strong customer service focus essential and a customer friendly manner at all times
• Able to demonstrate systematic thought processes.
• Able to cope with pressure and meet deadlines, and to work a flexible working pattern incl. evenings and weekends plus some Bank Holidays
• Full PC literacy essential
• Excellent written and spoken communication capabilities
• Previous customer service centre, call centre or finance company experience is desirable
• An understanding of VWFS customer base and product offerings.
• An understanding of the Data Protection Act and Consumer Credit Act is desirable

Volkswagen Financial Services is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Diversity and Inclusion is not just a statement for us and we are nurturing an environment where everyone can be their 100% self. If there is anything you need to support you being your 100% self during our recruitment process let us know and we will support you as best we can.

Business Operations Executive

Full Time Permanent

Salary and Benefits: starting from £26,447 - £28,000 company car scheme, generous pension scheme and 27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Closing Date: 2nd December 2024

About the role

Reporting into the Business Operations Team Manager, this role has the pivotal purpose of executing the implementation of products and services for all Sales channels including Retail, Fleet and Digital. Our successful Business Operations Executive would be involved in the application and operation of remuneration models for various business strategies. They will assist in the accurate delivery of all New and Used campaign business and the management of any campaigns launched - delivering £762 million Financial Margin in the business and 319,950 volume of Finance cases.

The successful candidate will need to be able to evidence strong numerical skills and attention to detail. The ability to manage various deadlines at once and previous experience in analysing data through a variety of different methods.

Responsibilities may include:

• Effectively launch the campaigns into our Point of Sales and Digital systems to ensure products and services meet commercial objectives and targets balancing volume and margin.
• Price campaigns to support Indirect team opportunities using a pricing model supplied by other parties.
• Establish relationships with multiple areas of the business to support the Campaign Development Team in the execution of Purchase and Lease product propositions including Commit To Purchase, Value Added Products and Ecommerce initiatives.
• Support the Business Operations Team Manager to ensure key operational controls are in place to protect business and commercial interests of the company are executed effectively.
• Ensure FCA regulation and Golden rules of Dealer Remuneration are met by acting compliantly and ensuring VWFS product policies are upheld and are reflective of the product portfolio in Point of Sales system.
• Manage control mechanisms across all campaign type launches to ensure that we meet desired go live targets for our Brands, Dealers and Digital partners.
• Raise payments and produce robust reporting and analysis in support and liaison with Sales and Finance teams ensuring month end reporting is delivered successfully.
• Manage the VWG outlet Termination & Acquisition process in CoL for Retail, Fleet and Digital business including Loyalty Online data configuration to ensure accurate representation for all Retailers, Brokers and Digital Partners.
• Effective execution of cross functional processes for the Brand Management department and maintaining effective relationships with in-house and 3rd party suppliers, multiple line IT support teams ensuring that processes are adhered to.

Skills and Experience

• Ability to adapt to ever changing demands and requirements to meet our customer obligations
• Proven track record in utilising problem-solving skills to see a problem through to a proposal and then resolution
• Strong numerical skills and utilise this to support Commercial thinking
• Experience in demonstrating analytical capabilities using multiple tools such as Excel and Business Objects
• Proven ability to produce accurate work within a fast-paced environment
• Focussed and committed with a keen eye for detail
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats to various levels including Board level if required.
• Ability to challenge the norm and the confidence to suggest improvements in a constructive manner
• Ability to work well within a dynamic, high delivery team that work to a common goal
• Ability to cope under pressure and deliver multiple tasks in deadline driven environment

Volkswagen Financial Services is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from everyone. Diversity and Inclusion is not just a statement for us and we are nurturing an environment where everyone can be their 100% self. If there is anything we can do to support you being your 100% self during our recruitment process, please let us know and we will support you as best we can.

Planning & Pricing Manager - Parts

Competitive salary with excellent benefits, company car, fuel card, annual bonus, etc.
Location: Hybrid - (2 days per week working from home) 3 days in Head Office, based in Milton Keynes.

About the Company:
Founded over a century ago, our client is a global automotive brand with production facilities in over 20 countries, employing tens of thousands of talented individuals worldwide.

The Opportunity:
We have a unique opportunity to join this superb business as a Planning & Pricing Manager at their head office in Milton Keynes. You will analyse data from multiple sources and provide your expertise to enhance the way they plan and drive their aftersales business. This role involves driving performance improvements and developing parts and pricing strategies for over 100,000 products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop your team to support the business' parts sales goals.
• Analyse market trends, customer needs, competitor activity, and product lifecycles to inform commercial plans and decisions.
• Monitor parts business performance, identifying risks and opportunities, and proposing actions to achieve goals.
• Leverage data and insights to support accurate forecasting.
• Implement and embed an aftersales pricing strategy that delivers the required revenue and margin.
• Collaborate with finance team colleagues to review Aftersales financial planning and analysis processes.
• Drive innovation in parts planning by embracing new technologies, tools, and methodologies.
• Support the Parts Sales Coordinator in managing dealer parts targets and bonus programmes.
• Provide complex analysis on the effectiveness of commercial activities and make recommendations.
• Manage promotional, tactical, and special parts pricing activities ensuring a suitable margin.
• Review and manage supplier relationships to optimise ROI.
• Ensure collaboration with internal stakeholders to avoid duplication or fragmentation.
• Identify opportunities for new and improved parts and pricing initiatives, including trade parts programmes.
• Plan and manage relevant budgets to ensure ROI is maximised.

Skills and Experience Required:

Essential:

• Knowledge and experience of business planning (preferably parts), commercial management, or business insights within the automotive industry.
• Significant experience in pricing and margin-based activities.
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth in a competitive market environment.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Planning and analytical skills, with the ability to turn insights into actions.
• Experience engaging and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to identify anomalies in data.
• A strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.
• Flexible approach, with the ability to deal with ambiguity and reprioritise when required.

Desirable:

• Knowledge and understanding of franchised dealer networks.
• People management experience.

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for driving performance improvements and developing innovative parts and pricing strategies, we would love to hear from you!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.