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Sales and Service Finance Controller - African Continent JOB DESCRIPTION: SSF Controller for African Continent providing finance and business support and advice to African sales organisation. Act as a Trusted Advisor to the Africa Management Team and provide quality financial and business recommendations. Ensures that Fiduciary Control is maintained within the country. Key Responsibilities: - Financial lead for Africa reporting into Emerging Theater SSF Director - Drive profitable growth across the business through financial and business analysis to measure progress and trends and so enable optimal management of the business - Provide critical input and advice into the building of the short and long term Strategy for the region - Ensure effective Governance and Compliance across the region - Leverage off and collaborate with with other functions within the region and theater. - Drive critical operational processes eg forecasting cycles/operational reviews - Lead and/or play a key role in key SSF initiatives on behalf of EMEAR and Emerging SSF functions Detailed Responsibilities include: Cross Functional Act as catalyst between sales teams and multiple support functions to address business needs including: * Non Standard Deals, Commissions, Customer Services, Sales Business processes, Credit and Collection, Legal, Corporate Revenue, FP&A, Accounting, Cisco Capital. Planning & Strategy * Help African management teams build the Three year and the Annual Business Plan. * Budgeting, Goaling simulations and Systems Readiness. * Operations Review Process Support. * Sales Hierarchy and Organization Structure Management. Forecasting * Support Sales Management in managing the short and long range forecasting process and driving forecast accuracy * Work to push teams to grow and correctly manage pipeline of opportunities Operational Excellence * Provide visibility and guidance to management around the key metrics which define Operational excellence in the business eg. discounts, margin, expenses, productivity, technologies, linearity, forecast accuracy, opportunity yield etc. * Drive monthly finance package review with Sales Directors * Help drive improvement in current operational processes. * Ensure the integrity of the numbers in the various systems. Expense and Headcount Management: * Budgeting and analysis of expenses and headcount, providing the necessary information for management to be able to exercise expense control and invest in critical areas. * Manage expense close for your teams, identifying reserve requirements, addressing them with Accounting Department and reporting back to management. Deal Management * With the support of the Commercial Finance Team, participate in the deal structuring process, review contractual terms & conditions and provide Finance/Business guidance. Part of deal approval chain * Monitor revenue recognition requirements, working with Corporate Revenue and leveraging Rev Rec tools. * Educate sales teams around disciplines required to ensure deal support tool reflects deal characteristics Asset Management: * Measure and drive discipline and guidance around Backlog Management, Quality of Bookings and Credit/Collections. * Monitor the necessary Revenue Reserves to ensure that Cisco Rev Rec guidelines are not compromised. * Prepare Revenue Assurance in line with company SOX compliance. Fiduciary Control * Strong Fiduciary Control in compliance with SOX and Cisco's policies and procedures * Educating, review, presentation of Compliance Policies with sales teams * Support internal audits, reviews, and compliance checklist * Raising concerns, issues and documenting properly EMEAR Initiatives * Participate and, where possible, lead in Regional (EMEAR) and Emerging Market initiatives SKILLS REQUIRED: * Applies expert knowledge and understanding across all related functional disciplines * Makes proposals to senior management regarding financial implications of proposed tactical plans and suggests contingency plans/trade-offs for mitigating risks; * Initiates and leads financial strategy discussions * Applies knowledge of Cisco's business strategies to proactively anticipate business needs based on industry trends * Provides strategic leadership within one's functional area * Participates with other senior managers to establish corporate strategic plans and objectives * Makes final decisions on administrative or operational matters and ensures the operations' effective achievement of objectives * Handles controversial situations, customer/client negotiations or influences and persuades senior management * Responsible for strategic decisions that will affect the success of Cisco's overall business operations; * Serves as a consultative business partner to client groups on broad or complex business issues, integrating technical expertise/experience, client's business objectives and marketplace factors * Able to be contributor in developing complex company policies which not only affect immediate operations, but other functional areas, and potentially affect company-wide operations * High energy proactive team player with ability to both leverage off other functions and drive towards wider Cisco objectives * Structured in approach with ability to plan work and prioritise effectively * Strong business partnering skills, with ability to effectively challenge and influence senior Sales and Finance management * Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, attention to detail * Good communicator, able to discuss issues with teams and management with clarity and diplomacy - able to present to sales teams where necessary * Strong sense of autonomy and creativity with strong customer service skills. finance controller sales finance controlling

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Canon (UK) Ltd Don't show me jobs from Canon (UK) Ltd

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From £36,000 to £42,000 per year

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Job Purpose and Summary: The Web Experience Professional, as owner of the Service & Support web strategy, is responsible for the overall customer journey on the Service & Support website pages and constantly strives to further improve that experience while ensuring that it is aligned with the corporate web and channel strategy of Canon. Through analysis of customer usage, market research, generated feedback, benchmarks and industry knowledge, the Web Experience Professional aims to continuously better the customer web experience and to make it best in class. Responsibilities and Tasks: Provide key input into the development of a Services & Support web strategy for our customers, ensuring that it is fully aligned with Canon's overall corporate web strategy. Responsible for the on-going continuous improvement of the Services & Support web areas by using all available performance management & customer feedback data to further optimise our web support presence. Aligns all Services & Support web initiatives with applicable Web functions outside Services & Support ; harmonizes strategy and initiatives with overall Canon Web targets and initiatives Maintains day to day operational responsibility for the Services & Support web pages and overall ownership of the critical operational content management processes and service delivery, even if delivered by other Services & Support staff. Communicates on behalf of Services & Support with regards to web policy and web operations with all interested internal and external parties including Canon Japan, the wider Canon Service & Support community, Sales & Marketing, Corporate Communications and our outsourced Services & Support Contact Centres Provides reports and analysis applicable to the performance Services & Support area - using these to highlight underperforming areas and to provide the support for business cases proposing further improvements. Provides experience and knowledge of industry best practices with regards to the provision of customer web support services Drive the strategic direction and implementation of Services & Support web presence Primary responsibility for compiling and maintaining the Services & Support operating budget for the web area. Adheres to all necessary financial processes and ensures that all necessary billing, internal recharges, cost allocations are handled in a timely manner. Represents Services & Support in all applicable projects relating to the customer web experience and the further development and provision of services. Required Skills and Qualifications: Languages: English written and oral. Experience: Background in Web experience management Able to present the company as the leading edge portal company, with the main focus on User Experience; Familiar with the market, it's competitors and the technology Familiarity with developing and delivering web experience programs and with Canon's information infrastructure is an advantage. Profile & Personal Qualities: This role requires a pro-active, results-driven candidate who can work autonomously (requires minimal guidance) and who brings "solutions" to management. The individual must be committed to getting the job done and able to bring the right people together in order to solve issues. A sound level of business comprehension is required in order to effectively fulfil this role The individual has to be an outstanding team player that is committed to taking on challenges and who is passionate about achieving the desired results. A willingness to learn Excellent communicator Good analytical skills - can interpret business, operational and financial indicators. In-depth understanding on which areas need to be investigated further Operates successfully under pressure Strong organization skills Excellent Excel and reporting skills Strong issue resolution skills - with natural ability to completely understand all aspects of the issue raised, identify appropriate investigation route, and find, implement and communicate solutions. Strong process and procedure skills Competencies: Create Solutions to Problems Drive for Results Further Information: Location: Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex Closing Date: Salary: Competitive + 15% bonus Canon Benefits; * Annual 15% Bonus scheme * Pension scheme * Private Medical Insurance * Long service awards * Enhanced maternity pay * Enhanced company sick pay * Long Term Group Disability Cover * 25 days holidays per year * Staff Purchase Scheme * Subsidized restaurant * Subsidized Dry Cleaning * Ride to Work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme * Flexible Working Policy No Agencies Please web development

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Cisco Systems Don't show me jobs from Cisco Systems

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HR Manager - Cisco Engineering UKI & Cisco Ireland It's using e-learning to educate students far from city centers or downloading the entire Library of Congress in seconds, our networking technology has not only revolutionized the way people do things, but who they are. People are more informed, more efficient, and more involved. With all forms of communications converging onto the network, Cisco is entering an exciting new era. The concept of the network as the platform for transforming life's experiences is no longer a possibility: It is quickly becoming a reality. And Cisco is leading the experience. Cisco has implemented a new global HR Operating Model and is in the process of further refining this. At the core of this is support and service provided by leading-edge e-HR tools with first-line support being provided through the HR Connection shared services centre. Improving processes and investing in automation will form a key part of this ongoing transformation. Our Client facing HR Operations roles focus on creating business led HR plans to help support Cisco's growth and will collaborate with HR colleagues in the functional Centres of Excellence (COE) to ensure the professional delivery of HR. The UK & Ireland is Cisco's largest revenue generating country outside of North America . With over 2,500 employees across multiple functions and sites as well as many senior leaders & managers it is a reach, diverse landscape for HR Professionals to work in. Excitingly Cisco is the official infrastructure provider for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics making it no better time to join the UK & Ireland HR team! The candidate would be joining a dynamic and highly motivated HR team and would be responsible for HR in Ireland as well as being the Client Facing HR Manager to the Engineering population across the UK & Ireland. The position will be based in Bedfont Lakes in the UK and report in to the Head of HR for the UK & Ireland. Key Responsibilities * Act as Client Facing for the engineering groups based in Ireland & the UK - approximately 630 people. Work with the Directors of these business units to drive employee engagement & Manager Capability and work with HR Managers in the US to understand the global people agenda priorities in Engineering * Drive the employee engagement strategy and People Agenda in Ireland utilizing employee data to focus efforts and initiatives in this space * Drive the Benefits strategy & agenda as well as operational aspects of Benefits in Ireland * Ensure country compliance through relevant policies, processes and procedures * Provide proactive support and solutions to complex HR matters * Reinforce and act as an ambassador for the new HR Operating model referring line managers to the appropriate sources of help rather than necessarily resolving the issue * Contribute to the development of country HR projects, programs and process improvement Core competencies Communication and Influence * Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively at all levels * Ability to construct logical, credible and winning arguments that will persuade decision makers Teamwork and Collaboration * Working effectively with the HR team, Centers of Excellence and other key stakeholders to achieve against personal and organizational objectives while supporting others to achieve wider business/HR goals * Ability to build relationships with diverse groups of stakeholders across the business and HR function Project Management * Understands the importance of working in a disciplined manner and has a good understanding of the basics of project management and applies those to work * Works in a structured way with strong attention to detail & has a self starter attitude Stakeholder and Relationship Management * Understands the need to work collaboratively and constructively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve goals * Ability to partner at senior levels within the business and provide commercially aligned, pragmatic solutions to business issues The successful candidate is expected to have * University degree * Strong communication and collaboration skills * A desire to achieve and develop a career in HR * Good social skills * A positive, can-do and pragmatic approach to challenges and complexity * Ability to navigate ambiguity * An organised approach to work with good prioritization and time management skills and strong attention to detail * A high degree of both intellectual and emotional intelligence, self awareness and a commitment to their personal and professional development * Very good, practical knowledge of Irish Labor law with hands-on experience in * personnel files maintenance, * working time records and its calculation inc. shift work, work on Sundays and Legal Holidays, vacation and other absences * employment relationship documentation preparation and maintenance (contracts of employment, amendments, termination of employment documentation etc.), * day to day cooperation with benefits vendors, external payroll service providers Languages Fluent English Location Bedfont Lakes, UK Only successful candidates will be contacted No Agencies Please hr; human resources; hr manager; hr officer

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Job Title: Pre-Sales Systems Engineer Location: Feltham or City Office, UK preferred This role will be working within the UKI Public Sector National Security Team. As such this role will be ideal for an experienced Systems Engineer with a strong knowledge of Cisco Foundation Technology such as Routing and Switching or Datacentre technologies. The individual should also have a strong interest in business development and proactive engagement with a range of clients across Government. The individual will report to the Systems Engineering Manager for National Security and Central Government. The candidate should ideally be southern or midlands based and prepared to operate within central London and South England. A knowledge of all the key Cisco technology architectures such as Borderless Networks, Collaboration, and Data Centre/Virtualisation would be highly useful along with knowledge of business drivers in Government, knowledge of the Government vertical market and previous pre-sales experience and a distinct advantage. Responsibilities: - Provide technical and sales support for accounts in assigned territory. - Focus on strategic accounts - Assist with the development of formal sales plans and proposals for assigned opportunities. - Consult with customers to understand their needs and design effective solutions - Deliver technical presentations for customers, partners and prospects. - Keep up-to-date on the market, competitive solutions, products and services. - Actively participate as a specialist on assigned Virtual Team and provide consultative support in their area of specialization to other Systems Engineers. Skills and Experience Required: - In-depth knowledge of baseline Systems Engineering skills in LAN Routing and Switching technology and Datacenter is highly desirable. - Must have good underlying knowledge of the Cisco Architectures - Competitive knowledge (in their area of specialization) including solution, technology and product offerings. - Proven track record of customer driven data networking consultancy is essential. - Cisco certification of CCDP is highly desirable. - SC - Security Clearance or DV - Clearance highly desirable. - Strong relationship management skills - Strong communications & presentation skills - Strong negotiation skills - Comfortable applying business acumen and financial expertise to assist identify & qualify selling opportunities as part of an account team. - Uses Return On Investment concepts to justify Cisco solutions - Demonstrable ability to drive adoption of Cisco technology solutions through channel partners, and into customers. - Knowledge of relevant solutions sets, product line specifications, performance criteria and applications. - Ability to work effectively, add value as a team member and assume a leadership role for the team. dv sc security cleared presales engineer ccdp

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Canon (UK) Ltd Don't show me jobs from Canon (UK) Ltd

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From £34,000 to £37,000 per year

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Job Purpose and Summary: To provide an interface between the EPS team and the business: BUs in Europe and Canon Inc; NSOs and RSOs and ensure a smooth flow of information from NSO to EPS team with a view to ensure legal compliance and support sales. Responsibilities and Tasks: Compliance Implementation: a) Liaising with BUs on impact of anticipated and actual legislation; b) Liaising with Specialists to understand detail of legislation and capturing and collating information as required; c) Supporting and monitoring BU compliance - use of project plans, meetings, presentations etc; d) Liaising with NSOs on local legislation - capturing and reporting on status and progress; e) Project management implementation. Work with Compliance Specialists to: a) Identify the impact of legislation and assisting other staff to lobby governments and organisations accordingly; b) Liaise with NSOs and RSOs to understand the impact of such legislation; c) Advise Canon Inc and the BUs about the legislation and its impact; d) Support and advise the NSOs on the impact and implementation of legislation; e) Support and advise the NSOs with any appropriate representation and involvement with trade associations and lobbying with NSO government; f) Develop and communicate with others a plan to implement legislation in the organisation; g) Work to reach agreement on policies; h) Above all work to ensure Canon's compliance with any legislation. As part of the team work to support the team's ability to influence, interpret and understand EU and relevant international environmental legislation and ensure it's implementation in all markets in EMEA in which Canon operates. Work with Bus to support sales by: a) Developing messages for web and intranet; b) Developing product messages; c) Developing or communicating presentations and sales tools to support the business; d) Investigating and reporting on competitive activity; e) Developing communication processes and tools; f) Providing support information for events and activities. Act as first interface between EPS team and BUs - manage communication flow across the business from EPS to NSO/RSO. Required Skills and Qualifications: * Degree in environmental science, or law, or relevant subject OR; * Professional qualification with relevant experience; * Preferred experience of pan-European operation. Languages * English - further languages beneficial. Experience * Commercial experience in large organisation; * Experience in project support/project management; * Experience in research and analysis. Skills * Business understanding in terms of legislative impact; * Knowledge, awareness and communication regarding key responsibilities; * Delivery of implementation plans to ensure legal compliance; * Thorough and timely information and response to all relevant issues. Personal qualities * Good analytical skills; * Communication and interpersonal skills are important. Specific responsibilities and specialist areas Specific responsibilities * Manage interface, relationship and communication with BUs and NSO/RSOs; * Support the Compliance Specialists to implement projects; * Support the business to increase sales. Specialist areas * Compliance. Others and other projects, as requested by EPS Director. Competencies: Business Accumen Further Information: Location: Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex Closing Date: 25th May 2012 Salary: Competitive + 15% bonus Canon Benefits; * Annual 15% Bonus scheme * Pension scheme * Private Medical Insurance * Long service awards * Enhanced maternity pay * Enhanced company sick pay * Long Term Group Disability Cover * 25 days holidays per year * Staff Purchase Scheme * Subsidized restaurant * Subsidized Dry Cleaning * Ride to Work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme * Flexible Working Policy No Agencies Please Passionate about imaging, passionate about you Wherever your journey at Canon begins, there are plenty of ways you can develop your career. For some people, it can mean taking advantage of our network across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. For most, it involves taking every single opportunity to drive yourself and our business forward. Realising your potential is achievable in our environment of mutual trust and respect, where you are given the freedom to do your best, and where we all work towards the same common goals. You'll be one of 11,500 valued employees across the region all of whom share a heritage of innovation, value the spirit of our company, and have a real passion and pride in what we do. You can. compliance environment business canon

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WorldStores Don't show me jobs from WorldStores

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From £8 per hour

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Twickenham Riverside Don't show me jobs in this location

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You will be involved in creating large numbers of new product listings for our websites by compiling detailed and accurate product information. SUMMER WORK in E-commerce web content. Students welcome. Recruiter : WorldStores Salary : 8 per hour Hours/week: 40 Location : Twickenham, SW London Description : We are looking for at least 20 people to help us expand the number of products listed on WorldStores websites. We are looking for hard-working candidates with great excel and data editing skills, a good understanding of product information, and excellent attention to detail. Application Deadline: 1st June 2012 Job Category: Admin/office, Online Content Management, Ecommerce, Excel skilled. Contact Details Brian Flower Product Content Manager Instructions for applicants: Please email with covering letter, photo and CV explaining suitability for the job Start Date: Mid June Position : E-commerce Content Producer (seasonal) Reports to : Senior Content Editor / Content Team Leader About WorldStores WorldStores has become one of the UK's leading home and garden online retailers, operating a large number of unique specialty websites, each selling a huge and ever-expanding range of products. The company's vision is to be known for offering 'everything for the home' by offering customers as much choice as possible in every home and garden product category. The company is growing extremely fast and has received investment from leading venture capital organisations. Based in Twickenham, South West London, WorldStores is now seeking a number of E-commerce Content Producers (seasonal) to join their young team of fun-but-focused individuals. Purpose of role You will be involved in creating large numbers of new product listings for our websites by compiling detailed and accurate product information. Responsibilities You will be given many sources of product data and product information in different formats and required to complete structured listing templates for large numbers of products. Where necessary you will need to research information from other websites to complete all the required information. You will be asked to check or proofread your own work and that of others to ensure a high level of accuracy, spotting errors, inconsistencies and spelling mistakes. You will also be asked to resize and manipulate images to a high quality. You will have a high level of concentration to complete repetitive tasks and to meet set targets on a daily basis. Above all, you will be expected to ensure that the quality of all content, data and images is exemplary. Required Skills & Qualifications * Experience of Excel to an intermediate level at minimum is required. * Excellent attention to detail, proof reading ability and accuracy of work * A technically focused and data orientated individual capable of rapidly understanding new systems, software and processes * Knowledge and understanding of basic HTML, Photoshop/Fireworks, Content Management Systems and data handling/classification all desirable, but not essential * An individual with a genuine interest in online retail / ecommerce, and home and garden products e commerce web content summer work excel data editing admin office online content management e commerce content producer home garden online retailers

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Canon (UK) Ltd Don't show me jobs from Canon (UK) Ltd

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From £70,000 to £70,000 per year

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Uxbridge Don't show me jobs in this location

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Job Purpose and Summary The European Product Sales & Price/ Profit Director will provide excellent leadership in driving European business for Canon's Consumer Imaging ( CIG) product categories. The key elements of the role are: defining clear product/ market strategies and targets, approving or suggesting business support initiatives, monitoring and communicating product/ market status to the management team, and taking action when needed. We are looking for excellent communicators with commercial drive and strong leadership qualities for this fast-paced and exciting role. Responsibilities and Tasks - Manage Pan-European Product Sales & Price/Profit departments (plan, coach, monitor, motivate, and be a key part of decisions). - Close communication and collaboration with Product Management, Sales, and country organisations in order to maximise overall Consumer Imaging business development. - Be the communication channel to the management team and key internal stakeholders regarding business status. - Present innovative ideas and business process proposals. - Be at the centre of the CIG business process (Budget, forecasting, business planning) with strong teamwork with all relevant internal stakeholders. - Ensure Price & Profit team's processes are aligned to internal and country business planning process and strong alignment and compliance with Finance processes. Required Skills and Qualifications Significant sales management experience (including strategy development and operations). Business / Economics University degree. Fluency in English, additional European languages highly advantageous. Personal Qualities: Excellent leadership, inspirational and influencing qualities, gets results through others. Vision with conceptual and strategic thinking. European outlook - able to perform within cross-functional organisational complexity in a rapidly changing and highly competitive equivalent market. Excellent communicator to bring the vision to life. Passionate and courageous, determined and assertive in getting the point across and delivering the results. Competencies Act With Courage Bring the Vision to Life Build European Team Create Customer Value Create Innovative Solutions Develop Self & Others Grow Profitable Business Further Information Location: Stockley Park, Uxbridge, Middlesex Closing Date: 4 April 2012- please apply as soon as possible Salary: 70K+ and bonus Canon Benefits: * Annual Bonus scheme based on personal and company performance * Pension scheme * Private Medical Insurance * Long service awards * Enhanced maternity pay * Enhanced company sick pay * Long Term Group Disability Cover * 25 days holidays per year * Staff Purchase Scheme * Subsidised restaurant * Subsidised Dry Cleaning * Ride to Work scheme * Employee Assistance Programme Passionate about imaging, passionate about you Wherever your journey at Canon begins, there are plenty of ways you can develop your career. For some people, it can mean taking advantage of our network across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. For most, it involves taking every single opportunity to drive yourself and our business forward. Realising your potential is achievable in our environment of mutual trust and respect, where you are given the freedom to do your best, and where we all work towards the same common goals. You'll be one of 11,500 valued employees across the region all of whom share a heritage of innovation, value the spirit of our company, and have a real passion and pride in what we do. You can. NO AGENCIES PLEASE director sales profit business planning budget consumer electronics

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Cisco Systems Don't show me jobs from Cisco Systems

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General Summary The Mobility Solutions Design & Engineering Team is a global team responsible for desktop computing, mobile smartphone and tablet solutions. The team is focused on delivering an agile and secure computing architecture, developing innovative client solutions to help improve client productivity and enabling a client environment to support future computing industry trends. We have an excellent opportunity for a keen, enthusiastic and experienced IT engineer/architect to join an established team in a major blue chip technology client based in Middlesex. If you are interested in working on an exciting project, using leading edge technology, in a great working environment, with very capable people and you have the relevant experience outlined below then this is the position for you. Job Description The role will be based around evaluating and defining strategies, roadmaps and implementation of new client computing based services and solutions. Working closely with stakeholders across IT and the business, coordinating the team's technology road map and requirements to ensure that implementation efforts are aligned with enterprise-wide strategies and standards. Responsibilities: * Defining client services future roadmaps and strategies around a wide range of technologies and capabilities * Developing technical prototype environments and concepts * Participate in evolving and influencing industry trends, technologies and direction, benchmarking * Evaluating future technologies and interpreting business requirements, strategies and mapping them to IT capabilities * Building business partnerships across the various IT teams, business units, vendors and clients * Ensuring compliance of architecture principles, policies and standards Technical Skills Required: * Strong industry experience with MCSE, or other systems engineering certification * A strong background in several of the following at an architectural level: o Server (Windows Server, Unix, SQL) o Desktop (Windows OS, Active Directory, Mac OSX, Software/Package deployment) o Desktop Virtualisation (VMWare, Citrix) o Device management experience would be valuable (SCCM, Altiris) o Desktop Application Knowledge - Office 2003, 2007 and 2010 o Security o High Availability/Business Continuity (Clustering, Load balancing, failover) o Awareness of systems management and operational support tools * Experience with Mobile Smartphone platforms and working knowledge of internetworking technology (CCNA level preferred) * Ability to drive technology direction, evaluate performance of solutions and identify new technologies that can improve/fill established gap areas Soft Skill Required * Passionate about driving new technology solutions * Good global team player with strong leadership skills * Excellent client focus and client facing skills * Strong analytical and methodical problem solving skills * Excellent communication and presentation skills * Manage Stakeholder Relationships (e.g. identify and leverage stakeholders; clarify expectations) * Planning & Prioritization - create Roadmap (e.g. identify and prioritize projects and/or tracks of work and translate into integrated delivery schedule and timeline) * Strong documentation capabilities with the ability to write positional papers, white papers, policies, best practises and strategy documents desktop architect mobile smartphone virtualisation citrix sccm

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Globe Life Sciences Don't show me jobs from Globe Life Sciences

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From £30,000 to £30,000 per year

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Senior Administrator Location: Richmond Upon Thames, South West London Salary: 30k pro rata Ref: GLS- SA/0512 **This is a part-time, initial 12-month contract, for 22.5 hours p/w** A fantastic opportunity for a Senior Administrator / PA has arisen within Globe Life Sciences, an international consultancy firm focused on the healthcare sector. Globe provides commercial evaluation services to a broad range of blue chip companies operating in the healthcare sector. This includes Pharma, Biotech, Diagnostics and Medical Device clients throughout Europe and the US. The company specialises in the evaluation of products, diseases and companies to support strategic decision-making. This Senior Administrator / PA position is pivotal to the company's future success and has been formed as a new position as a result of the development of other new roles within the company, with an intention to become permanent. As the Senior Administrator, a key duty will be to assist the Market Research team in the scheduling of interviews with opinion-leading doctors from around the world and influencing their decision to participate in our projects. The Senior Administrator / Office Manager will also carry out PA, HR and admin duties and act as first point of contact for the company. This position carries a high level of responsibility where the Senior Administrator can directly contribute to our growth and success, so please get in touch today. Senior Administrator / Office Manager Duties: * Provide administrative and PA support to two Directors and a Consultant: o Understand priorities and business direction and anticipate needs o Manage diaries, international travel and paperwork * Manage Globe's interface with its clients o Act as first point of contact, fielding calls from prospective clients and dealing with ad hoc requests from existing clients on behalf of the Directors * Manage office budgets and the development of financial monthly management reports * Assist the Market Research team with scheduling interviews with opinion-leading doctors * Assist the Director in charge of HR with personnel matters * Assist in the preparation and delivery of interim and final PowerPoint reports to clients * Manage the office and suppliers to ensure smooth functioning * Prepare presentations and proof-read final reports Senior Administrator / Office Manager Person Specification: * Highly numerate and a good standard of education * Excellent communication skills, both written and oral o Gravitas, diplomacy and strong influencing skills o Confidence dealing with very senior managers in large blue chip companies * Strong organisational skills; ability to prioritise, create strong internal processes and multi-task * Strong attention to detail and extremely high standards for your work * Excellent PowerPoint, Excel. Outlook and Internet skills, and evidence of using these skills regularly over the last 12 months * An interest in healthcare matters and experience within an office management and service environment will be valued * Fluency in Spanish, French, German or Italian would also be advantageous The preferred hours for this part-time position are 11am-4pm or 10am-3pm, Monday to Friday, though other daily work patterns will be seriously considered. In return for your work, we provide private health insurance and a contributory pension plan, as well as 24 days' holiday pro rata. Please apply now with your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for the position, your notice period and preferred working hours. senior administrator office admin office administrator administration administrative pa personal assistant ea executive assistant