Job Description Data Security Analyst - Cyber & Information Resilience Salary: National ranging from £51,200 to £68,000 and London from £56,400 to £75,000 Eligibility of Security clearance is mandatory Are you interested in joining a team that will design and implement a data security strategy? The team/department The Cyber and Information Resilience (C&IR) Team is a department that has been formed to respond to the growing threat from cyber security and the organisation's increasing reliance on the data in order to effectively regulate of the financial sector and ensure that relevant markets function well. Within the department, the C&IR Operational Assurance Team is responsible for the definition and provision of and integrated set of security and information assurance activities across the whole of the FCA. C&IR Operational Assurance will conduct security and data reviews, analysis and testing to confirm the appropriate application (whether through technology, process or behaviour) of the policies and the secure operation of the FCA's systems and the information and data thereon. What you will be doing (the role) * Manage the design, development, and implementation of data security strategy and policies across the organisation * Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement in data security practices * Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess data security requirements for new projects and initiatives * Provide guidance and support to business units on data security best practices and compliance requirements * Monitor and analyse data security incidents, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions as necessary * Lead Data Loss Protection (DLP) rule development life cycle including policy development, response rules, and maintenance * Acts as the subject matter expert for a DLP domain, producing knowledge transfer materials, and dealing with complex internal and external stakeholder queries * Develop and enforce security controls for cloud-based infrastructure in alignment with enterprise requirements What you will get from the role * Being part of a multi-disciplinary team that is strategically important to the mission of the FCA * Influence the strategic direction of information compliance and resilience at the FCA * Work in an environment that encourages learning and collaboration within all areas of Cyber and Information Security * Opportunity to develop and mature the information assurance control framework through leadership and direction, driving values and behaviours to ensure alignment and commitment between key stakeholders and the wider business Our competitive flexible benefits scheme gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your life cycle. You can use this allowance to purchase additional benefits such as dental or cycle to work or you have the option top up your base salary by taking this as cash. Core benefits that you will receive as standard are: * 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays * Private healthcare with Bupa * A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age - up to 12% a month once you reach age 35) * Life assurance of eight times your basic salary * Income protection We support hybrid working which means you will be able to work from home up to 60% of the time over a month with the remainder of your time in one of our three office locations. The skills and experience you will have Minimum We are a signatory to the Government's Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, who best meet the minimum criteria for a role. * Proven experience of Data Loss Prevention technologies (Network, Email, Endpoint, etc.) and processes * Demonstrable evidence of performing technical assessments and audits of information and data repositories, such as M365, as well as auditing IT processes * Experience of Information and Data Risk Management practices Essential * Proven background in security engineering, data protection, data life cycle management, data loss prevention or the supporting of these security solutions * Experience implementing policy modules for automation across industry standards including ISO27001 and GDPR * Working knowledge of Microsoft Purview functionality, ability to deliver the best business solution to ensure compliance across the Microsoft Office Suite of products * Hands-on involvement in the delivery and execution of more than one of the areas listed in the job description key responsibilities * Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and oversee mitigation of data security risks About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of nearly 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. We do this to make sure markets work well for individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole. For more information on what we do, our three-year strategy can be found here. The FCA's Values & Diversity Our ambition is to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation. The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisations. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, disabled and minority ethnic candidates for our senior associate role. Flexible working We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want but we won't judge you for asking. Multi-location As part of the FCA's on-going commitment to develop our national presence, most of our vacancies are now open to working in our Edinburgh, Leeds, or London offices. This means that as part of the application process you will be able to select your preference of which office location you would like to work from. Our Recruitment Delivery Team are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of disability, impairment, or health condition, please do not hesitate to let me know by emailing.
03/05/2024
Full time
Job Description Data Security Analyst - Cyber & Information Resilience Salary: National ranging from £51,200 to £68,000 and London from £56,400 to £75,000 Eligibility of Security clearance is mandatory Are you interested in joining a team that will design and implement a data security strategy? The team/department The Cyber and Information Resilience (C&IR) Team is a department that has been formed to respond to the growing threat from cyber security and the organisation's increasing reliance on the data in order to effectively regulate of the financial sector and ensure that relevant markets function well. Within the department, the C&IR Operational Assurance Team is responsible for the definition and provision of and integrated set of security and information assurance activities across the whole of the FCA. C&IR Operational Assurance will conduct security and data reviews, analysis and testing to confirm the appropriate application (whether through technology, process or behaviour) of the policies and the secure operation of the FCA's systems and the information and data thereon. What you will be doing (the role) * Manage the design, development, and implementation of data security strategy and policies across the organisation * Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement in data security practices * Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess data security requirements for new projects and initiatives * Provide guidance and support to business units on data security best practices and compliance requirements * Monitor and analyse data security incidents, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions as necessary * Lead Data Loss Protection (DLP) rule development life cycle including policy development, response rules, and maintenance * Acts as the subject matter expert for a DLP domain, producing knowledge transfer materials, and dealing with complex internal and external stakeholder queries * Develop and enforce security controls for cloud-based infrastructure in alignment with enterprise requirements What you will get from the role * Being part of a multi-disciplinary team that is strategically important to the mission of the FCA * Influence the strategic direction of information compliance and resilience at the FCA * Work in an environment that encourages learning and collaboration within all areas of Cyber and Information Security * Opportunity to develop and mature the information assurance control framework through leadership and direction, driving values and behaviours to ensure alignment and commitment between key stakeholders and the wider business Our competitive flexible benefits scheme gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your life cycle. You can use this allowance to purchase additional benefits such as dental or cycle to work or you have the option top up your base salary by taking this as cash. Core benefits that you will receive as standard are: * 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays * Private healthcare with Bupa * A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age - up to 12% a month once you reach age 35) * Life assurance of eight times your basic salary * Income protection We support hybrid working which means you will be able to work from home up to 60% of the time over a month with the remainder of your time in one of our three office locations. The skills and experience you will have Minimum We are a signatory to the Government's Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, who best meet the minimum criteria for a role. * Proven experience of Data Loss Prevention technologies (Network, Email, Endpoint, etc.) and processes * Demonstrable evidence of performing technical assessments and audits of information and data repositories, such as M365, as well as auditing IT processes * Experience of Information and Data Risk Management practices Essential * Proven background in security engineering, data protection, data life cycle management, data loss prevention or the supporting of these security solutions * Experience implementing policy modules for automation across industry standards including ISO27001 and GDPR * Working knowledge of Microsoft Purview functionality, ability to deliver the best business solution to ensure compliance across the Microsoft Office Suite of products * Hands-on involvement in the delivery and execution of more than one of the areas listed in the job description key responsibilities * Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and oversee mitigation of data security risks About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of nearly 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. We do this to make sure markets work well for individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole. For more information on what we do, our three-year strategy can be found here. The FCA's Values & Diversity Our ambition is to cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation. The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisations. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from women, disabled and minority ethnic candidates for our senior associate role. Flexible working We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want but we won't judge you for asking. Multi-location As part of the FCA's on-going commitment to develop our national presence, most of our vacancies are now open to working in our Edinburgh, Leeds, or London offices. This means that as part of the application process you will be able to select your preference of which office location you would like to work from. Our Recruitment Delivery Team are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of disability, impairment, or health condition, please do not hesitate to let me know by emailing.
Oracle HCM Cloud Analyst (Organisational Design) £450 per day - INSIDE IR35 - 6 months initial contract - Remote with travel to London/M4 Corridor My client is undergoing a complex organisational restructure and as such we are seeking an additional Oracle HCM Cloud Analyst to gather HR data from the Oracle Cloud HCM system Responsibilities Work with the programme management team to provide analysis of the HR data and ensure details are clearly articulated for the organisation design approval committee Create org charts to support each phase of the project, from design, change control to implementation Provide data support to other members of the project team including modelling cost of change (severance, recruitment, training) to give a rounded and informed to senior stakeholders Working with our recruitment partners and senior HR stakeholders, prepare and manage the creation of vacancies within the HR system with appropriate handoff to recruitment workstreams to commence sourcing of candidates Responsible for the provision of accurate and timely HR Data to support all stages of the process, including reporting on design, leavers, vacancy progress and other ad-hoc requests from stakeholders, and overseeing the development of additional reporting capability required by the program Work with finance stakeholders to create an efficient and accurate means of reporting progress from a people and cost perspective, ensuring accountabilities and ownership is clearly defined Oversee the execution of the creation of the new organisation within the HR system. Including termination of leavers, creation of positions and the associated employee movements, utilising the HR Systems and Reporting team where required Oracle HCM Cloud Analyst (Organisational Design) Please forward your CV through this advert to be considered In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon Skillsearch Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position. Skillsearch Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business
03/05/2024
Contractor
Oracle HCM Cloud Analyst (Organisational Design) £450 per day - INSIDE IR35 - 6 months initial contract - Remote with travel to London/M4 Corridor My client is undergoing a complex organisational restructure and as such we are seeking an additional Oracle HCM Cloud Analyst to gather HR data from the Oracle Cloud HCM system Responsibilities Work with the programme management team to provide analysis of the HR data and ensure details are clearly articulated for the organisation design approval committee Create org charts to support each phase of the project, from design, change control to implementation Provide data support to other members of the project team including modelling cost of change (severance, recruitment, training) to give a rounded and informed to senior stakeholders Working with our recruitment partners and senior HR stakeholders, prepare and manage the creation of vacancies within the HR system with appropriate handoff to recruitment workstreams to commence sourcing of candidates Responsible for the provision of accurate and timely HR Data to support all stages of the process, including reporting on design, leavers, vacancy progress and other ad-hoc requests from stakeholders, and overseeing the development of additional reporting capability required by the program Work with finance stakeholders to create an efficient and accurate means of reporting progress from a people and cost perspective, ensuring accountabilities and ownership is clearly defined Oversee the execution of the creation of the new organisation within the HR system. Including termination of leavers, creation of positions and the associated employee movements, utilising the HR Systems and Reporting team where required Oracle HCM Cloud Analyst (Organisational Design) Please forward your CV through this advert to be considered In accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this position is advertised based upon Skillsearch Limited having first sought approval of its client to find candidates for this position. Skillsearch Limited acts as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business
IT Development Analyst Location: Southampton (50/50 Remote Working) + Occasional Site Visits Salary: £31,000 to £34,000 + Benefits You will be reporting into the Development Manager who will be leaving their role at the end of the year so ideally the successful candidate will step into their role when they leave. Purpose of Role: To support the IT Development Manager and focus on implementing new systems and helping all staff get the most out of the applications and systems that has already acquired. This will be a primarily proactive role reporting to the IT Development Manager but also working alongside the other more reactive IT support team roles. This role will require working both in head office and at any of the sites located in Southampton, Portsmouth and at other locations throughout Hampshire. Specific Duties: IT Business Systems Development & Support 1. Ensuring Software systems are setup and implemented properly 2. Working with software vendors during and after implementation to ensure all required features are implemented correctly 3. Ensuring software is functioning properly and that users are supported with any issues that occur, liaising with external support as appropriate. 4. Ensuring that existing software capability is understood 5. Making Managers aware of new or unused features in these systems that might aid their business practice 6. Making sure all systems and the way staff use them are reviewed regularly. 7. Ensuring all data held within these systems is well maintained and accurate. 8. Ensuring that all Managers are able to report on the information stored within these various systems. 9. Providing advice, assistance and basic training in the use of applications software that staff use. 10. Helping the HR team and Managers to arrange appropriate systems training for users and providing and/or producing support materials where relevant to aid user understanding and use of their systems Other Duties 1. Performing other IT duties as part of the wider IT Support team as required 2. Working as a team player but also being able to work independently 3. Being prepared to attend training courses as required 4. Taking direction from managers and senior managers. Essential Experience, Knowledge and Ability - the successful candidate must demonstrate the following: Assessment A good knowledge of Business systems and processes Form/Interview Excellent problem analysis and solving skills Form/Interview Willingness to travel to any SSJ site as required. Form/Interview Relevant IT experience and technical expertise Form/Interview A good knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and Windows 10 Form/Interview A good understanding of web based software and services Form/Interview A good understanding of IT and data security Form/Interview Understanding of issues around confidentiality Interview Ability to plan, prioritise and take responsibility for workload Form/Interview Good numeracy skills Form Good telephone manner and communication skills Interview Attention to Detail Form/Interview Working with minimum supervision, using own initiative Interview Experience of working in a team Form/Interview To be sympathetic to the aims of the Society of St James Form/Interview A willingness to work within Societys Equal Opportunities Policy Interview A willingness to undertake training relevant to the post Form Desirable Experience: Knowledge and Ability - the successful candidate may demonstrate the following: Assessment Experience of using Google Apps for business Form/Interview Holding an appropriate IT qualification or certification Form/Interview Experience of working in an Application Support environment or as a Business Analyst Form/Interview Experience or certification in any of the following systems: Salesforce, iTrent, Sage, LINKS CarePath, Pyramid, In-Form or other Housing management systems. Form/Interview Experience of using Wordpress or similar Form/Interview Car Driver with valid driving license Form/Interview Project planning experience or qualifications Form/Interview
02/05/2024
Full time
IT Development Analyst Location: Southampton (50/50 Remote Working) + Occasional Site Visits Salary: £31,000 to £34,000 + Benefits You will be reporting into the Development Manager who will be leaving their role at the end of the year so ideally the successful candidate will step into their role when they leave. Purpose of Role: To support the IT Development Manager and focus on implementing new systems and helping all staff get the most out of the applications and systems that has already acquired. This will be a primarily proactive role reporting to the IT Development Manager but also working alongside the other more reactive IT support team roles. This role will require working both in head office and at any of the sites located in Southampton, Portsmouth and at other locations throughout Hampshire. Specific Duties: IT Business Systems Development & Support 1. Ensuring Software systems are setup and implemented properly 2. Working with software vendors during and after implementation to ensure all required features are implemented correctly 3. Ensuring software is functioning properly and that users are supported with any issues that occur, liaising with external support as appropriate. 4. Ensuring that existing software capability is understood 5. Making Managers aware of new or unused features in these systems that might aid their business practice 6. Making sure all systems and the way staff use them are reviewed regularly. 7. Ensuring all data held within these systems is well maintained and accurate. 8. Ensuring that all Managers are able to report on the information stored within these various systems. 9. Providing advice, assistance and basic training in the use of applications software that staff use. 10. Helping the HR team and Managers to arrange appropriate systems training for users and providing and/or producing support materials where relevant to aid user understanding and use of their systems Other Duties 1. Performing other IT duties as part of the wider IT Support team as required 2. Working as a team player but also being able to work independently 3. Being prepared to attend training courses as required 4. Taking direction from managers and senior managers. Essential Experience, Knowledge and Ability - the successful candidate must demonstrate the following: Assessment A good knowledge of Business systems and processes Form/Interview Excellent problem analysis and solving skills Form/Interview Willingness to travel to any SSJ site as required. Form/Interview Relevant IT experience and technical expertise Form/Interview A good knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and Windows 10 Form/Interview A good understanding of web based software and services Form/Interview A good understanding of IT and data security Form/Interview Understanding of issues around confidentiality Interview Ability to plan, prioritise and take responsibility for workload Form/Interview Good numeracy skills Form Good telephone manner and communication skills Interview Attention to Detail Form/Interview Working with minimum supervision, using own initiative Interview Experience of working in a team Form/Interview To be sympathetic to the aims of the Society of St James Form/Interview A willingness to work within Societys Equal Opportunities Policy Interview A willingness to undertake training relevant to the post Form Desirable Experience: Knowledge and Ability - the successful candidate may demonstrate the following: Assessment Experience of using Google Apps for business Form/Interview Holding an appropriate IT qualification or certification Form/Interview Experience of working in an Application Support environment or as a Business Analyst Form/Interview Experience or certification in any of the following systems: Salesforce, iTrent, Sage, LINKS CarePath, Pyramid, In-Form or other Housing management systems. Form/Interview Experience of using Wordpress or similar Form/Interview Car Driver with valid driving license Form/Interview Project planning experience or qualifications Form/Interview
Category Buyer Contract length: 2 years contract with high potential transitioning to permanent Working setting: Hybrid - 3 days/week on-site Working hours: Mon-Thu (full business hours), Friday (half day) Location: Peterlee (25% UK/EU travel) Role Responsibility: Sourcing strategy, cost management, contract negotiation, supplier relationships, assurance of supply, supplier risk sensing, audits processes, etc. Job Role Expectations | Functional/Technical Skills | Soft Skills: Sourcing - Responsible and accountable for directing the development, and/or communication and implementation of a site, regional, or worldwide sourcing strategy. Responsible for managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special purchasing programs, and supporting specific Product line(s) NPI programs. Accountable for the liaison with the corresponding Category/Platform based Buyers. Leadership - Provides leadership for sourcing, logistics and resource management decisions. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and purchasing new product introduction activities within Purchasing. Demonstrates leadership in recognizing the potential for cost and inventory reductions, and quality improvement; as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment. Mentors and develops other Buyers, SQEs, and Purchasing Analysts (where assigned). Promotes the highest level of professionalism and business ethics. Strategy - Tools and Techniques of 6 Sigma will be required and may be attained by Black Belt, Green Belt, Project Sponsor, or other 6 Sigma related training programs. Develops and leads 6 Sigma Strategic Sourcing teams to fully understand the current performance of the supply base, evaluate strategic options, decide a course of action, and begin implementation. Must also have strong knowledge of the product, NPI, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Category Strategies. Customers - Manages suppliers delivering into many company facilities. Typical internal customers include contacts at all organization levels, worldwide. Solves problems by determining the best course of action, within departmental guidelines, from many existing solutions. The role identifies and satisfies Critical Customer Requirements (CCR), managing Product expectations for Global Purchasing to deliver benefits required to sustain a competitive advantage. Supplier Development - Collaborates with Supplier Development Engineers to ensure continuous improvement in QCLDM with key suppliers. Builds and fosters mutually beneficial supplier relationships at all organizational levels. Analytical (descriptive), problem solving, and project leadership expertise. Effective communicator/ability to build effective relationships. Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles as applied by the company and our suppliers. Negotiation skills, able to interpret, analyze and negotiate contractual cost elements. Business Acumen - P&L understanding/micro & macro economics. Growth/entrepreneur mindset Key Experiences : Purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering Category team or product team experience Project leadership experience Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Understanding of QCLDM Knowledge of purchasing strategy and supplier sourcing strategies Software experience using MS Office, SAP (nice to have),etc. Minimum 3 years of Procurement experience Future Experiences : Develop, communicate and implement worldwide sourcing strategy Deliver a lean, responsive and resilient material and services flow Meet defined response time, cost, quality and lean targets enabling optimal and efficient facility operations Set the vision for global supply network solutions to meet enterprise or business unit needs Collaborate with senior stakeholders Candidate must be based in UK, there is no relocation package or visa sponsorship offered. Job Title: Category Buyer Location: Peterlee, UK Job Type: Contract Trading as Aston Carter. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Aston Carter is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available on the website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to the website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
02/05/2024
Contractor
Category Buyer Contract length: 2 years contract with high potential transitioning to permanent Working setting: Hybrid - 3 days/week on-site Working hours: Mon-Thu (full business hours), Friday (half day) Location: Peterlee (25% UK/EU travel) Role Responsibility: Sourcing strategy, cost management, contract negotiation, supplier relationships, assurance of supply, supplier risk sensing, audits processes, etc. Job Role Expectations | Functional/Technical Skills | Soft Skills: Sourcing - Responsible and accountable for directing the development, and/or communication and implementation of a site, regional, or worldwide sourcing strategy. Responsible for managing policies, agreements, source catalogs, and special purchasing programs, and supporting specific Product line(s) NPI programs. Accountable for the liaison with the corresponding Category/Platform based Buyers. Leadership - Provides leadership for sourcing, logistics and resource management decisions. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and purchasing new product introduction activities within Purchasing. Demonstrates leadership in recognizing the potential for cost and inventory reductions, and quality improvement; as well as responsibility for soundness of business proposals and risk assessment. Mentors and develops other Buyers, SQEs, and Purchasing Analysts (where assigned). Promotes the highest level of professionalism and business ethics. Strategy - Tools and Techniques of 6 Sigma will be required and may be attained by Black Belt, Green Belt, Project Sponsor, or other 6 Sigma related training programs. Develops and leads 6 Sigma Strategic Sourcing teams to fully understand the current performance of the supply base, evaluate strategic options, decide a course of action, and begin implementation. Must also have strong knowledge of the product, NPI, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Category Strategies. Customers - Manages suppliers delivering into many company facilities. Typical internal customers include contacts at all organization levels, worldwide. Solves problems by determining the best course of action, within departmental guidelines, from many existing solutions. The role identifies and satisfies Critical Customer Requirements (CCR), managing Product expectations for Global Purchasing to deliver benefits required to sustain a competitive advantage. Supplier Development - Collaborates with Supplier Development Engineers to ensure continuous improvement in QCLDM with key suppliers. Builds and fosters mutually beneficial supplier relationships at all organizational levels. Analytical (descriptive), problem solving, and project leadership expertise. Effective communicator/ability to build effective relationships. Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles as applied by the company and our suppliers. Negotiation skills, able to interpret, analyze and negotiate contractual cost elements. Business Acumen - P&L understanding/micro & macro economics. Growth/entrepreneur mindset Key Experiences : Purchasing, logistics, manufacturing, and/or engineering Category team or product team experience Project leadership experience Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Understanding of QCLDM Knowledge of purchasing strategy and supplier sourcing strategies Software experience using MS Office, SAP (nice to have),etc. Minimum 3 years of Procurement experience Future Experiences : Develop, communicate and implement worldwide sourcing strategy Deliver a lean, responsive and resilient material and services flow Meet defined response time, cost, quality and lean targets enabling optimal and efficient facility operations Set the vision for global supply network solutions to meet enterprise or business unit needs Collaborate with senior stakeholders Candidate must be based in UK, there is no relocation package or visa sponsorship offered. Job Title: Category Buyer Location: Peterlee, UK Job Type: Contract Trading as Aston Carter. Allegis Group Limited, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. Aston Carter is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands. If you apply, your personal data will be processed as described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice available on the website. To access our Online Privacy Notice, which explains what information we may collect, use, share, and store about you, and describes your rights and choices about this, please go to the website. We are part of a global network of companies and as a result, the personal data you provide will be shared within Allegis Group and transferred and processed outside the UK, Switzerland and European Economic Area subject to the protections described in the Allegis Group Online Privacy Notice. We store personal data in the UK, EEA, Switzerland and the USA. If you would like to exercise your privacy rights, please visit the "Contacting Us" section of our Online Privacy Notice for details on how to contact us. To protect your privacy and security, we may take steps to verify your identity, such as a password and user ID if there is an account associated with your request, or identifying information such as your address or date of birth, before proceeding with your request. If you are resident in the UK, EEA or Switzerland, we will process any access request you make in accordance with our commitments under the UK Data Protection Act, EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield.
Azure FinOps Analyst Salary: National ranging from £51,200 - £70,700 and London from £56,400 - £80,600 Job Location : London/Leeds/Edinburgh (Hybrid 40% Work from Office) The successful candidate will hold or will be required to obtain Security Clearance (SC) level vetting . Are you interested in joining a team at the forefront of operations, supporting all end users and partners in their day-to-day activities, and managing the FCA's end user services and associated suppliers? The team/department End User Compute provides change and run for a broad range of application and infrastructure services. We work in small cross functional, self-organising and autonomous teams, passionate about delivering value and having fun. What you will be doing (the role) The Azure FinOps Analyst sits in the End User Compute (EUC) Product Group and is responsible for monitoring Azure Cloud infrastructure and its usage, seeking to optimize value for the FCA. The role will drive FinOps best practices in the organization through education, standardization, and collaboration. The role will focus on monitoring and control, cost optimization and risk avoidance across the FCA's Azure estate. Key responsibilities include: Defining processes and delivering services in relation to product financial operations, monitoring costs to ensure adherence to standards and optimal configuration Proactively controlling costs and avoiding unnecessary and unexpected expenditure through the setting and enforcement of appropriate polices, processes and operational guardrails Building dashboards, forecasts and reporting on key metrics required to enable business-based decision making The skills and experience you will have Minimum We are a signatory to the Government's Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, should they meet the minimum criteria for a role. Experience in managing the cost/usage of Cloud infrastructure Experience in financial reporting and analysis Essential Knowledge of Azure Cloud concepts Role-specific know-how, transferrable skills, elements of core skills and behaviours that are essential to the role, referring to our Capability Framework as a source of information to help you design your criteria Proven experience in process optimization and Cloud cost and usage management Proficiency in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting, preferably using PowerBI Knowledge of Azure cloud concepts, Infrastructure as code, Azure Virtual devices, storage, networking, messaging, configuration, performance, and health. Azure account management, IAM, secrets, tagging and cost management, service catalogue and self-service concepts Security and compliance controls and tooling used by regulated enterprises, high availability and resiliency concepts for cloud infrastructure and applications Knowledge of and ability to make recommendations on FinOps tooling Highly analytical, able to take data from several sources and provide insight and analysis, seeking ways to improve upon reporting and data gathering Commercial acumen, able to interpret contracts and agreements with 3rd parties, identify opportunities for improvements to contractual terms to ensure best value and long-term relations with suppliers About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of 50,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. We do this to make sure markets work well for individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole. For more information on what we do, our three-year strategy can be found here. Useful information Applications for this role close at 23:59 on 8th May 2024 This role is graded as Senior Associate - Regulatory The assessment process comprises a first stage technical interview to discuss your FinOps experience and knowledge of Azure Cloud concepts. This will be followed by a competency-based interview. The final stage is a fireside chat to enable you to ask any final questions and meet further members of the team. If you are someone who is seeking that next challenge, and you have the experience and skills required, then please send me your CV. Our Recruitment Delivery Team are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of disability, impairment, or health condition, please do not hesitate to let me know by emailing.
01/05/2024
Full time
Azure FinOps Analyst Salary: National ranging from £51,200 - £70,700 and London from £56,400 - £80,600 Job Location : London/Leeds/Edinburgh (Hybrid 40% Work from Office) The successful candidate will hold or will be required to obtain Security Clearance (SC) level vetting . Are you interested in joining a team at the forefront of operations, supporting all end users and partners in their day-to-day activities, and managing the FCA's end user services and associated suppliers? The team/department End User Compute provides change and run for a broad range of application and infrastructure services. We work in small cross functional, self-organising and autonomous teams, passionate about delivering value and having fun. What you will be doing (the role) The Azure FinOps Analyst sits in the End User Compute (EUC) Product Group and is responsible for monitoring Azure Cloud infrastructure and its usage, seeking to optimize value for the FCA. The role will drive FinOps best practices in the organization through education, standardization, and collaboration. The role will focus on monitoring and control, cost optimization and risk avoidance across the FCA's Azure estate. Key responsibilities include: Defining processes and delivering services in relation to product financial operations, monitoring costs to ensure adherence to standards and optimal configuration Proactively controlling costs and avoiding unnecessary and unexpected expenditure through the setting and enforcement of appropriate polices, processes and operational guardrails Building dashboards, forecasts and reporting on key metrics required to enable business-based decision making The skills and experience you will have Minimum We are a signatory to the Government's Disability Confident scheme. This means that we will offer an interview to disabled candidates entering under the scheme, should they meet the minimum criteria for a role. Experience in managing the cost/usage of Cloud infrastructure Experience in financial reporting and analysis Essential Knowledge of Azure Cloud concepts Role-specific know-how, transferrable skills, elements of core skills and behaviours that are essential to the role, referring to our Capability Framework as a source of information to help you design your criteria Proven experience in process optimization and Cloud cost and usage management Proficiency in financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting, preferably using PowerBI Knowledge of Azure cloud concepts, Infrastructure as code, Azure Virtual devices, storage, networking, messaging, configuration, performance, and health. Azure account management, IAM, secrets, tagging and cost management, service catalogue and self-service concepts Security and compliance controls and tooling used by regulated enterprises, high availability and resiliency concepts for cloud infrastructure and applications Knowledge of and ability to make recommendations on FinOps tooling Highly analytical, able to take data from several sources and provide insight and analysis, seeking ways to improve upon reporting and data gathering Commercial acumen, able to interpret contracts and agreements with 3rd parties, identify opportunities for improvements to contractual terms to ensure best value and long-term relations with suppliers About the FCA The FCA regulates the conduct of 50,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. We do this to make sure markets work well for individuals, businesses and the economy as a whole. For more information on what we do, our three-year strategy can be found here. Useful information Applications for this role close at 23:59 on 8th May 2024 This role is graded as Senior Associate - Regulatory The assessment process comprises a first stage technical interview to discuss your FinOps experience and knowledge of Azure Cloud concepts. This will be followed by a competency-based interview. The final stage is a fireside chat to enable you to ask any final questions and meet further members of the team. If you are someone who is seeking that next challenge, and you have the experience and skills required, then please send me your CV. Our Recruitment Delivery Team are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience to all candidates. If you require any accommodations or adjustments as a result of disability, impairment, or health condition, please do not hesitate to let me know by emailing.
Role : IT Applications Manager Location : Addlestone (2-3 times a week) Salay & Package: Up to £56,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits The position: Ensure the availability and reliability of business-critical applications, including COINS (Finance, Commercial, Customer Services), Workday (Human Resources), and Anaplan (Financial Cashflow). Manage a small internal team of Application Support Analysts and engage with third-party support contracts to provide efficient and effective support for all applications within the organization. Collaborate with the Business Systems Manager to understand and align with core application roadmaps and strategies. Develop and maintain strong relationships with standard application vendors, ensuring high-quality support, and staying updated on their respective development and roadmap plans. Deliver minor developments and enhancements to applications in accordance with business requirements. Lead small projects related to application management and improvement. Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 10 or more years of experience in IT and business/industry. Minimum of five years of leadership responsibilities. Experience in the construction business/industry (beyond IT), including managing cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders. Proven track record of consistent achievement at a management level within a similar organization. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence decisions in a complex environment
30/04/2024
Full time
Role : IT Applications Manager Location : Addlestone (2-3 times a week) Salay & Package: Up to £56,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits The position: Ensure the availability and reliability of business-critical applications, including COINS (Finance, Commercial, Customer Services), Workday (Human Resources), and Anaplan (Financial Cashflow). Manage a small internal team of Application Support Analysts and engage with third-party support contracts to provide efficient and effective support for all applications within the organization. Collaborate with the Business Systems Manager to understand and align with core application roadmaps and strategies. Develop and maintain strong relationships with standard application vendors, ensuring high-quality support, and staying updated on their respective development and roadmap plans. Deliver minor developments and enhancements to applications in accordance with business requirements. Lead small projects related to application management and improvement. Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in business administration or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 10 or more years of experience in IT and business/industry. Minimum of five years of leadership responsibilities. Experience in the construction business/industry (beyond IT), including managing cross-functional teams or projects, and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders. Proven track record of consistent achievement at a management level within a similar organization. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence decisions in a complex environment