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financial accountant

£50,000

Aon

2 days ago

epsom

responsibilitiesfinancial accountantwe’re hiring!aon are currently recruiting a financial accountant to join our team in epsom (an element of home working is very much an option once we are back in the office). the financial accountant will be primarily responsible for annual preparation of ifrs financial statements for legal entities within the hewitt group.about aonheadquartered in london, aon plc is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. our 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries empower results for clients by using proprietary data and analytics to deliver insights that reduce volatility and improve performance.aon is an equal opportunities employer. aon's recruitment and selection policy ensures the best possible skill mix of colleagues and the highest quality candidates are appointed using objective job-related criteria.about the roleyour impact as a financial accountant: liaising with auditors during group and statutory audits;preparation of information for tax teams relating to tax compliance and planning initiatives;quarterly board packs for aon hewitt ltd and hewitt risk management services ltd;preparation of accounting papers to support any financial judgements / technical reviews required;assisting with sox work and adhoc compliance/risk projects;liaising with fp&a where necessary to resolve adhoc queries;monthly analysis of management results;maintain personal and professional development - keep up to date with ifrs and us gaap reporting standards ;responsible for working in accordance with the aon uk limited risk management framework, and compliance with the aon uk limited policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training) that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any group company. about youyour knowledge and expertise: aca or similar qualification,,system experience: people soft, cognos,strong analytic skills,strong spreadsheet skills,good eye for detail,good data handling skills,excellent verbal/written communication skills,good communication skills,team player,disciplined and organised approach to work – self starter. salary and benefits

financial planning & analysis graduate

£24,000

Ordnance Survey

2 days ago

nursling

we have an exciting opportunity available for a financial planning & analysis graduate to join our team. this role would normally be based at our state-of-the-art headquarters in southampton, however, in accordance with government guidelines, os are supporting our teams with working from home. in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,000 per annum. ordnance survey (os) provides national mapping services for great britain and is a world-leading provider of geospatial solutions. os location data and expertise has helped governments make smarter decisions, businesses gain valuable data insight, and everyone experience the world outside for over 225 years. we offer fantastic benefits in return for joining us as our financial planning & analysis graduate: - competitive salary plus performance-related bonus - competitive pension - 37 hour working week (with flexible working options) - 25 days annual leave (30 days after five years), plus bank holidays and an extra 3 over christmas - paid volunteer day for a cause that’s important to you - healthcare, retail and fitness discounts - fantastic sports & social club network - laptop, flexible working options, benefits package and pension about the financial planning & analysis graduate role: we have a fantastic opportunity to join our excellent corporate services team as a financial planning & analysis graduate at our state-of-the-art head office in southampton. it is anticipated that a hybrid approach to office / wfh will be adopted in the future. consideration will be given for the right candidate to work remotely (occasional travel to explorer house will be required as necessary to support projects). the successful applicant will be supported through their studies in a recognised accountancy qualification (cima/acca/aca) during the course of their employment in order to become a qualified accountant. what you’ll be doing as our financial planning & analysis graduate: - supporting the fp&a team with the management of financial planning cycles; strategic plan, annual budget and in year forecasting - supporting the financial reporting team in analysing and understanding monthly financial results and performance - supporting key business decision making through financial insight, analysis and modelling - as part of your training and development you will rotate through the various areas within the finance function before finishing in the fp&a team. this will ensure you have a solid foundation in all the areas of finance including accounts payable and accounts receivables, month-end reporting and supporting the wider business with finance requirements what we’re looking for in our financial planning & analysis graduate: successful graduates at ordnance survey don’t just have great qualifications, they have the right mindset to make a difference; you’re motivated by doing the right thing and understand that it’s not just about what you do but how you do it. if you’ve got, or will have, an undergrad degree (predicted or achieved 1st or 2:1); if what we do and where we are going inspires and motivates you, then we would love to hear from you. this vacancy lends itself to degrees in finance/economics/maths, however other fields will be considered. you should also be able to demonstrate: - confident and clear communication - excellent organising/planning skills - great relationship building skills - attention to detail self-motivation and ability to work on own initiative if you would like to be part of this, please click apply now to be considered as our financial planning & analysis graduate - we’d love to hear from you! closing date: sunday 25th april 2021

productivity consultant

£28,730

Meridian Productivity Ltd

2 days ago

various locations

<h2> <div><svg><use></use></svg></div>job description</h2> <p>could you provide hands on consultancy to the health sector?</p> <p>we are looking for people ready to take the next step in their careers. our people have the necessary skills and experience to help us deliver transformational change programmes to our clients, resulting in increased efficiencies, increased productivity and recurrent savings. meridian people are able to analyse and identify opportunities and then describe, design and sell programmes of work to deliver those opportunities to our clients.</p> <p>our primary focus is on the implementation of these programmes; our people roll up their sleeves and get involved on the ground, helping our clients deliver projects that result in real improvements for everyone concerned. we have been doing this for 25 years and demand excellence from all of our people, this level of expectation helps us to deliver for our clients and make us one of the most trusted names within the healthcare sector.</p> <p>we pride ourselves on training and development and expect anyone entering our business to have the skills to progress to a management position within 18 months. we expect a lot from our people and provide support, engagement and mentorship from our senior team from the first day on the ground.</p> <p>key facts:</p> <ul> <li>you will most likely be working on clients’ sites and from home. you need to be prepared to be flexible and be prepared to work away from home monday – friday</li> <li>help improve the nhs and private sector healthcare providers</li> <li>travel in the uk and the republic of ireland</li> <li>we provide lots of training to all our employees</li> <li>we invest in our people</li> <li>regimented evaluation process offering fast-track development of all staff</li> <li>we expect our entry-level staff to reach project manager status within 18 months</li> <li>opportunity for accelerated promotion in months, not years</li> <li>great remuneration package, and rewards based on hard work and application</li> </ul> <h2> <div><svg><use></use></svg></div>what we are looking for</h2> <div> <ul> <li>you must have a combination of technical and tactical skills, and able to work alongside a range of people</li> <li>candidates must be eligible to work and reside in the uk</li> <li>have two years' experience in supervisory, management or consulting roles</li> <li>can demonstrate some knowledge and understanding of the nhs</li> <li>have experience of communicating with all levels within an organisation</li> <li>be able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills</li> <li>can demonstrate a logical and analytical approach to problem solving</li> <li>can deliver results, consistently</li> <li>understand the need to work to tight timescales adhering to tried and tested processes</li> <li>work well in a diverse team to bring out the best results</li> <li>be highly numerate with advanced excel skills</li> <li>have a full uk driving licence</li> <li>you'll be working across the uk and ireland, so flexibility to travel is a must.</li> </ul> </div> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h3>qualifications</h3> <p> </p> <ul> <li>be educated to degree-equivalent level</li> </ul> <h3>accepted degree subjects</h3> <p>any</p> <h2> <div><svg><use></use></svg></div>additional job details</h2> <div> <dl> <dt>location</dt> <dd>uk wide</dd> </dl> <dl> <dt>salary</dt> <dd>£28,730 - £34,840 <p>we will provide all the necessary tools for the job including company phone and laptop. you will have to study and become part of the professional body of association of productivity specialists but we will ensure that you are ready for your exams.</p> </dd> </dl> <dl> <dt>contract, dates and working times</dt> <dd> <p></p> <p>full-time</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <h2> <div><svg><use></use></svg></div>how to apply</h2> <p>we will be completing the recruitment process on line, starting with you submitting your cv and application letter. we are responsive and will contact you quickly. there will be several opportunities on offer.</p> <p> </p> <p>click apply to start your application now. this job will be available on prospects until <span>7 may 2021</span></p> <p>don't forget to mention prospects to employers when you contact them.</p> <p>closing date: <span> 7 may 2021</span></p> <div> <a><div> <span>apply</span><span></span> </div></a><a><div> <span>favourite</span><span></span> </div></a><div> <div><svg><use></use></svg></div> <span>expires</span><span>29 days</span> </div> </div>

business systems analyst

£35,127

University of Huddersfield

3 days ago

huddersfield

business systems analyst &#163;35,127 - &#163;39,512 &#43; benefits why choose the university of huddersfield? the university of huddersfield’s roots go back some 160 years. we are a successful, popular and innovative university that offers a wide range of higher education and world-leading research, and we are proud of our achievements and awards. in addition to being the times higher education 2013 university of the year, recipients of the tef gold award, and the leading institution in england for professionally qualified teaching staff (hesa 2018), we won the inaugural hea global teaching award in 2017. the university is now embarking upon a digital transformational journey, enhancing and focusing strongly on improving the overall experience for both students and staff along with delivering efficiencies. an indicative roadmap of programmes and projects has been defined for the duration of the strategy. these include a new student portal and mobile app, data centre migration, telecommunication replacement, office 365, curriculum management and many more transformational initiatives. the role reporting to the head of corporate information systems, the business systems analyst will liaise with both technical and business stakeholders across the university, providing systems analysis and leading on system options and recommendations. also leading on solution design and architecture to meet business and technical requirements. as a self-motivated it professional, you’ll be working on projects, helping to assess technical/system opportunities, to deliver enterprise level solutions. you will provide advice and support for projects related to the procurement, implementation, customisation and rollout of new information systems. you will contribute and conduct evaluation of technical and non-functional requirements in relationship to procurement of new systems and enhancements/modifications to existing systems. this is a varied and interesting opportunity that will interact and communicate across many areas of the organisation requiring both business and technical understanding. your profile educated to degree level or equivalent qualification; a lesser qualification may be acceptable with equivalent professional experiencedemonstrable experience in designing and implementing new wide-ranging it solutions, enabling seamless integration of key business systems following the principles of service oriented architectureexperience of working in partnership with all areas of the university with the ability to liaise well with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersexperience researching and evaluating emerging technologies including awareness of ideally both hardware and softwareexperience working with project and technical teams and understanding possible technologies that are feasible for providing an appropriate solutionexperience in producing documentation types, such as, solution designs, specification documents, guidelines and manualsexperience of running training sessions and workshops on new system design and architectureproven analytical and problem-solving skillsamp, togaf or itil certifications would be advantageous but not essential communication you will be a self-motivated individual who is able to engage, challenge and influence at all levels to develop and maintain collaborative working relations across it and non-it departmentshigh level, proven inter-personal and communication skills are essential as an employer of choice, the university of huddersfield offers a competitive benefits package including: competitive salary package &#163;35,127 - &#163;39,512 dependent on experience30 days annual leave plus additional university closure days and public holidaysexcellent local government pension packageaccess to training and development opportunitiesa healthy work-life balance for all employees with some flexibility to work from home closing date: wednesday 21st april virtual interview date: thursday 29th april to view more information about working at the university of huddersfield and this vacancy please visit our designated recruitment microsite: https://web/university-of-huddersfield

oracle financials functional consultant

£46,000

Fernhill Systems

4 days ago

edinburgh, scotland

fernhill systems is an oracle gold partner e-business suite practice which provides consultancy, development and support services. our consultants have the opportunity to work on projects featuring the very latest technologies such as oracle e-business suite r12. we require 2 oracle financial functional consultants for an immediate start.<br><br>essential skills and experience:<br>oracle erp applications r11.5.10 and r12 functional experience.<br>detailed understanding of the oracle e-business suite in some of the following modules; ar, ap, gl, po, fa, cm, iexpenses, ebiz tax<br>proven experience in managing all phases of complex oracle implementation programmes<br>understanding of how oracle modules integrate with each other.<br>experienced in analysis, design and applications configuration<br>good documentation practices.<br>ability to produce high quality deliverables using oum<br>excellent communications (verbal and written) skills and excellent customer facing approach<br>practice development, mentoring and team-working skills<br>knowledge of oum or aim methodologies<br>good business process knowledge and experience in making recommendations to clients for process improvements<br><br>desirable skills and experience:<br>able to identify key client business issues and recommend optimum solutions<br>demonstrates expertise in broad oracle/technology/industry trends, and keeps current by seeking knowledge through multiple learning channels<br>plans and delivers the overall oracle project scope, strategy, solution and deliverables, in alignment with client expectation<br>demonstrates fundamental understanding of engagement risk & profitability<br><br>the successful candidates will be required to obtain security clearance. positions based at our client site based in edinburgh.<br>salary: up to £46,000 depending on skills and experience<br>sponsorship available for suitable candidates.<br><br>strictly no agencies please! <a> « return to the search results </a>

data and reporting analyst

£25,700

Appmetric Software Limited

4 days ago

london e11

this is a great opportunity to start working within a booming sector. as a valued member of the business you will be encouraged to put forward your ideas.<br><br>as a data and reporting analyst you will be focusing on analysing, enhancing and reporting whilst also being responsible for enhancing the quality, accuracy, timeliness and effectiveness of mi across the business to transform this data into information that can be utilized to make informed business decisions and actions, while meeting regulatory reporting requirements.<br><br>data and content management<br>identify data sources within current reporting and develop dynamic reporting.<br>collate information from multiple sources across the international portfolio and deliver meaningful data and collaborate with international team to ensure data quality.<br>drive data quality assessment and support on database quality.<br>additional duties as assigned by supervisor.<br><br>business process management<br>analysis/interpreting re/operational data and driving measurable process improvement.<br>collaborate with international teams on business process improvement projects and manage changes and transitions.<br>additional duties as assigned by supervisor.<br><br>essential skills<br>previous experience in a similar capacity required.<br>strong data management and analytical skills.<br>strong experience in team facilitation and program management.<br>strong organisation skills.<br>strong pc literacy and proven ability to manage daily activities using various systems, including word, excel, powerpoint and g: suite skills.<br><br>desired skills<br>evidence of problem solving skills - capacity to deal with ambiguity and solve complex problems. <a> « return to the search results </a>

transmission accountant - investment

£32,900

SSE

4 days ago

edinburgh, edinburgh, eh28 8lh

<p><strong>base location:</strong> perth/glasgow/edinburgh</p> <p><strong>salary:</strong> £32,900 to £49,300 + performance-related bonus + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.</p> <p><strong>working pattern:</strong> permanent | full time | flexible working options available</p> <p><strong>what is the role?</strong></p> <p>an exciting opportunity has arisen for an accountant to join the she transmission capital investment finance team. this role will be responsible for supporting the financial aspects of the transmission capital investment programme at an exciting time of growth within the industry as we invest to support the transition to a net zero carbon energy world.</p> <p>the investment accountant will be required to support the transmission capital program working closely as part of a small team with the investment finance managers, head of finance for transmission investment and key internal stakeholders across the group. the need to understand how the business operates and the nature of our regulatory obligations under our riio price controls are a key aspect of this role as well as providing support and robust challenge to colleagues.</p> <p>the individual will be required to work on their own initiative, understand complex issues, and convey this succinctly and clearly to inform decisions. this is a varied and challenging role with other responsibilities as follows:</p> <p>providing insight and understanding of risks and opportunities in capital projects while ensuring compliance with our regulatory obligations and corporate governance.</p> <p>coordinating, collating, reviewing project forecasts and delivering reports identifying the key financial drivers behind projects</p> <p>completing month end & year end closedown activities and preparing and presenting management accounts.</p> <p>representing finance during project review boards, working closely with project teams, and being a key support function for project teams to aid the delivery of projects within budget and on time.</p> <p>completing capital investment appraisals and reviewing business cases & commercial reports to aid the capital investment program.</p> <p>continual improvement and evaluation of existing processes and practices.</p> <p><strong>what do i need?</strong></p> <p>to be successful in this role we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:</p> <p>fully qualified accountant (icas, icaew, acca, cima, cipfa).</p> <p>have experience and knowledge of financial modelling for capital investments and options assessments.</p> <p>experience of creating and delivering reports to finance and non-finance colleagues, conveying messages which can be complex.</p> <p>be pro-active and diligent in their approach and be willing to undertake challenging tasks sometimes beyond their 'comfort zone.</p> <p>be confident and articulate with the willingness to challenge and support colleagues and the business in a constructive and supportive manner</p> <p>able to work to tight timescales, under pressure, deliver to a high standard and display a problem solving approach.</p> <p><strong>about our business</strong></p> <p>our sse finance function has a key part to play in fulfilling sse's obligations as a uk-listed company, providing expertise and services that can be shared across the sse group, and working in partnership with all businesses to provide services tailored to their specific needs. sse operates in a highly regulated and increasingly competitive environment, and our role is to ensure that we gather, compile, analyse and recommend on the financial strategy for our businesses, identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies and create value for sse now, and in the future.</p> <p><strong>life at sse</strong></p> <p>if you're considering a career with us, you're probably wondering what's in it for you? from health and wellness to finances and family, we're proud of our benefits package which includes 34 days holiday (plus the option to buy additional days), enhanced maternity and paternity leave, discounted healthcare and a wide range of offers via our sse advantage scheme.</p> <p>at sse we're proud to celebrate difference. we all have different skills, experience and backgrounds and we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture where you can be yourself. we take pride in a job well done and share the belief that an inclusive culture is key to our success and vision for the future. above all, safety is at the heart of everything we do at sse and we live by the mantra 'if it's not safe, we don't do it'.</p> <p>sse is 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 and assessment process, and upon joining sse.</p> <p><strong>next steps</strong></p> <p>all applications should be submitted online, and i'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.</p> <p>if you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact hannah. / 0141 247750</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p></p> <p> </p> <a> « return to the search results </a>

release co-ordinator

£62,304

LumiraDx

6 days ago

various locations

<h2> <div><svg><use></use></svg></div>job description</h2> <p>the release coordinator role will be responsible for working with the program/product management team to help coordinate our poc rapid diagnostic instrument and connectivity management solution across the different areas, ensuring commercial success of product deliveries/releases by connecting the product management, operations and commercial teams.</p> <p>the role involves working as part of the larger product team to ensure that product programmes and project releases are launched on schedule. the release coordinator will be responsible for helping to coordinate the deliverables from the r&d development programmes (program increments) with multiple cross-functional agile teams and the wider organisational groups (such as clinical, operations, customer support, supply chain, regulatory)</p> <ul> <li>work with the system lead and product owner to support the plan(s) for a number of projects as part of a safe agile release train (art) </li> <li>work with the program manager and wider cross site team(s) to coordinate a plan of all phases and activities involved in the delivery that is outlined in our design and development and transfer to manufacturing processes</li> <li>working with each art scrum team and support the system lead to plan the following:</li> </ul> <p>ensure all deliverables for a release are assigned and planned<br> track progress of each deliverable and ensure delays are caught as early as possible so corrective action can be taken<br> update the deliverable elements for a release ensuring standards compliance and qms processes are followed<br> work with qa/ra to ensure document deliverables for a release are managed in alignment with the technical filing requirements</p> <ul> <li>responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the product compliance (product registrations) department for regulatory affairs</li> </ul> <p>help prepare and manage documentation for medical device registrations as directed</p> <ul> <li>manage documents alongside ensuring they all have owners and are planned </li> </ul> <p>working with the wider teams, look to improve the current document templates and documents contents<br> co-ordinate the review/approval/release cycle of documents in the document repository against plan <br> track progress of documents, identify delays and escalate corrective action</p> <ul> <li>project administration </li> </ul> <p>acquiring the teams inventory requirements from internal and external sources<br> working with release teams to ensure deliverables can be shipped as required</p> <p><strong>purpose of the role </strong></p> <p>the release coordinator shall work with the program manager to help with the release management cycle across the full product encompassing hardware, software, operations, qa/regulatory, clinical and clinical assay development. </p> <p>the release coordinator will work as part of a safe agile release train across multiple scrum teams and the wider organisation, with the responsibility for coordinating, planning and tracking required release assets. </p> <p>major aspect of the role will be to ensure that required assets (documentation, data, configurations) are delivered in line with the overall release plan. </p> <p>providing administrative and operational support to the product development teams and product compliance department for regulatory affairs. helping prepare and manage documentation for medical device registrations as directed.</p> <p><strong>key areas of responsibility </strong></p> <p>technical/project management</p> <ul> <li>maintain documentation related to procedures on build and release, various notifications lists, and dependencies.</li> <li>working as part of the larger product and project team to ensure that projects and releases are launched on schedule with maximum business value</li> <li>develop and maintain release checklists for all releases, ensuring responsibility for completion/signed off of required documentation</li> </ul> <p>compliance </p> <ul> <li>maintain releases and associated documentation in line with specified standards and regulations, e.g. iec 62304, iso 13485 or fda 21cfr, part 820</li> </ul> <p>communication and collaboration</p> <ul> <li>communication with multiple stakeholders across the business, ensuring release goals are clear and impacts on release deliverables are communicated to relevant stakeholders <br> act as an interface point between the r&d technical teams, operations, manufacturing, and qa/ra ensuring alignment between deliverables and technical file expectations relating to medical device registrations</li> </ul> <div> </div> <h2> <div><svg><use></use></svg></div>what we are looking for</h2> <ul> <li>highly motivated individual that can demonstrate flexibility and a can do attitude.</li> <li>ensures positive, productive and proactive relationships with a range of internal and external key stakeholders.</li> <li>self-driven, takes ownership and demonstrates high levels of personal accountability, and is motivated to complete the goals and objectives </li> <li>can listen and present effectively, providing progress updates and feedback on a regular basis </li> <li>ability to plan and organise work in accordance with the overall objectives and required timelines </li> <li>demonstrates the ability to solve problems under conditions of uncertainty and ambiguity and is able to think strategically in times of pressure to drive toward the best solutions</li> <li>able to travel between company sites as needed </li> <li>high attention to detail is important</li> <li>experience as a project coordinator in a complex high-tech projects that combines hardware and software through concept, feasibility, development, launch and post market </li> <li>proven experience of working as a project coordinator in a regulated environment (preferably medical), helping managing and developing a release process </li> <li>experience working across full product lifecycle in a regulated environment</li> <li>experience working collaboratively with cross-site, remote distributed cross-functional teams</li> <li>experience working with stakeholders to drive release deliverables to meet strategic goals</li> <li>excellent written and verbal communication skills</li> </ul> <p>desirable</p> <div> <ul> <li>background in medical device regulated industries </li> <li>safe, scrum and agile experience would be beneficial but not essential</li> <li>experience with release automation tools </li> <li>experience in the use jira and the program management tools for release planning and progress monitoring</li> <li>experience with document repositories tools such as sharepoint </li> </ul> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <div> </div> <h3>qualifications</h3> <p>degree qualified in computer science</p> <div> </div> <h3>accepted degree subjects</h3> <ul><li>computer sciences</li></ul> <h2> <div><svg><use></use></svg></div>additional job details</h2> <div> <dl> <dt>location</dt> <dd>glasgow</dd> <dd>stirling</dd> · remote base considered</dl> <dl> <dt>salary</dt> <dd>competitive salary<p></p> </dd> </dl> <dl> <dt>contract, dates and working times</dt> <dd> <p></p> <p>full-time</p> </dd> </dl> </div> <h2> <div><svg><use></use></svg></div>how to apply</h2> <p>please note, if you wish to submit an application for this role, please consider the following information</p> <p>if you’re successful, you may be subject to all or some of the lumiradx standard pre-employment checks we’ll conduct some pre-employment checks.</p> <p>criminal records data is processed as part of our recruitment and selection processes and, where necessary, in the course of employment, we verify that candidates are suitable for employment or continued employment to comply with legal and regulatory obligations to which the company is subject.</p> <p>lumiradx place a high level of importance on its responsibilities for information security and privacy and have put in place an information security management system to ensure that the company and its staff maintain the highest standards with respect to data protection and information security. all staff are responsible for information security and therefore must understand and comply with the company information security policies, procedures and guidance.</p> <p> </p> <p>click apply to start your application now. this job will be available on prospects until <span>1 june 2021</span></p> <p>don't forget to mention prospects to employers when you contact them.</p> <p>closing date: <span> 1 june 2021</span></p> <div> <a><div> <span>apply</span><span></span> </div></a><a><div> <span>favourite</span><span></span> </div></a> </div>

research support officer

£30,942

University of Warwick

7 days ago

university of warwick

<p></p> <div> <div><p>full time, fixed term position until 31st may 2022. <br> <br> have you a passion for supporting world-leading research? <br> <br> are you seeking a stimulating career opportunity in a research support environment? <br> <br> research & impact services (r&is) is seeking a research support officer to provide support across research grants and contracts to the school of life sciences and the department of psychology with the faculty of sciences, engineering & medicine. <br> <br> this is a varied role that extends across research applications and contracts, involving the costing and pricing of bids, negotiation of lower risk contracts, and the co-ordination of internal approval processes. <br> <br> the role will not only appeal to someone working in a research support environment but also to individuals who have keen interest in seeking to begin a career in this professional services area. successful candidates will have a good honours degree (or equivalent), the proven ability to work across a high- volume portfolio, and a genuine interest in supporting researchers to achieve their funding goals. <br> <br> please direct informal enquiries to dr andrea howard, research support manager at andrea.massiah@warwick.ac.uk <br> </p></div> <div> <p><b>job description</b></p> <p><b> job purpose</b> <br> <br> to provide dedicated support to the research active staff in the university by providing comprehensive advice and support to researchers on issues relating to grants, contracts and tenders for externally funded research.<br> <br> <br> <br> <b>duties and responsibilities</b> <br> <br> 1. being the first point of contact for academics, research strategy & development managers, and departmental staff on the development and submission of research applications and contracts; <br> <br> 2. preparing research applications, working closely with the researchers and their departmental management, and with the research development and research support & contracts teams as appropriate, advising on application procedures, eligibility criteria, submission procedures (including electronic document submission as required by the research councils and the european commission) and funder’s terms and conditions. <br> <br> 3. costing proposals, ensuring appropriate cost recovery and that applications are in compliance with the university’s financial regulations, strategic pricing policies, strategy for cost recovery and also funder’s terms and conditions. <br> <br> 4. preparing and submitting applications, ensuring timely despatch, to the exact format, submission deadline and that all other requirements of the funding body are adhered to, and that applications have been appropriately authorised in line with the university’s financial regulations including grant and contract extensions and supplements. <br> <br> 5. preparing and negotiating contractual and legal agreements, working with the research support manager, as required, concerning liabilities, intellectual property rights and price. <br> <br> 6. preparing agreements related to contracts and grant-funded activity e.g. sub-contracts and collaboration agreements, working closely with officers in the research development and research support & contracts teams, using university standard agreements, where appropriate. <br> <br> 7. processing contract and grant award acceptances, in accordance with the funders' requirements, logging application rejections and re-submissions. <br> <br> 8. ensuring that key contractual obligations of the contracts and grants have been highlighted to the researchers and their head of departments as appropriate. <br> <br> 9. ensuring the proposal tracking system is comprehensively updated during the application process to acceptance/rejection of the award, ensuring all appropriate data is recorded for effective post-award administration of the project e.g. project milestones, conditions for virement, payment terms and expenditure claim arrangements; also ensuring that comprehensive project research files, including all associated correspondence, are maintained and accessible. <br> <br> 10. liaising with the funding bodies on their procedures, regulations, terms and conditions. <br> <br> 11. contributing to regular reviews of the terms and conditions of the major research awarding bodies, e.g. research councils, charities, government departments and the european commission. <br> <br> 12. contributing to the development of proposal and project management systems, and research ethics/sponsorship databases management information provision and the promotion of the university's research capabilities, facilities, expertise and successes in research to support the effective management and enhancement of the university’s research activities. <br> <br> 13. monitoring effectiveness of contract and grant application and award processing procedures, contributing to the development and delivery of related guidance notes, web-based resources, presentations and workshops for researchers. <br> <br> 14. to liaise with the r&is research governance & ethics team, in order to provide academics with advice and guidance as regards research ethics, research sponsorship and quality assurance. <br> <br> to support the assistant director and the research support mangers in the preparation of reports and other documents as required for internal or external audit or compliance visits.</p> </div> </div> <p></p>

junior business consultant - manchester

£23,500

FDM Group

7 days ago

manchester

<p><b>start date - monday 10th may</b></p> <p>as an fdm consultant you’ll receive training and support on our award winning 2 year graduate programme, giving you the opportunity to launch your career within the uk’s fastest growing industry. the digital sector provides a wealth of opportunity to gain key transferable skills as well as becoming an expert within your chosen field. whichever route you decide to take with fdm you’ll receive the same package and support to ensure you have a successful career.</p> <p><b>the fdm offer: </b></p> <p>with a passion for technology, you’ll start your journey towards becoming a business consultant training remotely from our leeds academy. whether or not you have an it background we will provide you with the free training and mentoring that you’ll need to succeed. following the training, you’ll provide professional consultancy services to one of our 200 clients across the uk including <b>barclays, british airways, hsbc & save the children</b>. support is paramount to fdm and our consultants, you’ll have the chance to gain industry recognised qualifications, mentoring and constant development.</p> <p>fdm gives you the chance to be at the forefront of digital innovation and cutting edge technology whilst working on exciting industry specific projects.</p> <p><b>business roles</b></p> <ul> <li>business analysis</li> <li>project support officer</li> <li>information security management</li> </ul> <p><b>what’s in it for you?</b></p> <ul> <li> <b>fully-funded remote training </b>in our <b>leeds academy</b> to enable you to succeed as a business consultant</li> <li>experience working on-site with our renowned client base</li> <li>professional skills development through quality training</li> <li>ongoing support and mentoring</li> <li>accelerated career progression into roles including: project support office, project management, senior business analyst</li> <li>opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology</li> <li>recognition for your achievements including our monthly consultant awards</li> </ul> <p><b>entry criteria - what we are looking for: </b></p> <ul> <li>strong leader with excellent communication skills</li> <li>ambitious, with a drive to succeed within the it industry</li> <li>strong analytical ability</li> <li>problem solving skills</li> <li>be able to make good decisions within tight deadlines</li> <li>degree of 2.2 or higher within any subject</li> </ul> <p><b>in addition we also require you to be geographically flexible throughout the uk to support our clients.</b></p> <p>job types: full-time, permanent</p> <p>salary: £23,500.00-£26,000.00 per year</p> <p>benefits:</p> <ul> <li>bike to work scheme</li> <li>casual dress</li> <li>company pension</li> <li>flexible schedule</li> <li>referral programme</li> <li>wellness programmes</li> <li>work from home</li> </ul> <p>schedule:</p> <ul> <li>8 hour shift</li> <li>monday to friday</li> <li>no weekends</li> </ul> <p>education:</p> <ul><li>bachelor's (required)</li></ul> <p>work remotely:</p> <ul><li>temporarily due to covid-19</li></ul> <p>covid-19 precaution(s):</p> <ul> <li>remote interview process</li> <li>virtual meetings</li> </ul>

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