JOB TITLE: People Projects Lead

DEPARTMENT: Ark Data Centres

REPORT TO: Director of People, Leadership and Change

LOCATION: Hybrid (2-3 x days per week @ Cody Park, Farnborough)

TERM: Permanent

Job Purpose

Responsible for creating, managing, and executing various projects to standardise and strengthen People practices across the organisation.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Plan, coordinate, and execute people focused projects across the organisation including tracking and reporting on status, risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Develop, implement, and manage an effective leadership development programme throughout the organisation by taking the lead on structuring, content development and oversee execution and facilitation – working with external consultants as required.
• Engage with external experts and provide advice, guidance and presentations on employee engagement and benefits in Europe, in preparation for an expanding workforce.
• Using data from our external consultant, MindAlpha, create and implement action plans to instil Ark’s culture across all workflows.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Line Managers on how to implement HR policies, by running training workshops, drop ins and provide advice when requested.
• Own any project tasks as instructed by the Director of People, Leadership and Change including drafting, planning, implementation, and communications.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: where applicable provide data analysis and reporting, working in partnership with the broader team of the People and Culture department.
• Continuously improve People and Performance documentation, ensuring that all policies and procedures are up to date and in line with employment law.
• Assist in the support of audit and accreditation evidence (internal and external).
• To project manage the Internal Communication Strategy and support the Head of Culture in design and implementation.
• To support the Head of Culture in creation and development of Ark’s and Crown Hosting website redesign and content creation.
• Be an ambassador of Ark’s guiding message and a role model of the company.
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• Report on all project progress and status to the Director of People, Leadership and Change.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• CIPD qualified or equivalent experience.
• Experience in HR transformation, process changes and implementation.
• Experience of planning and executing projects of varying size and complexity involving but not limited to the areas of reward, recognition, and training.
• Experience working with highly confidential information.
• A self-starter with strong drive and result oriented.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and manage numerous projects with competing priorities.
• IT Literate in all Microsoft Office Programmes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence to present to the broader organisation.
• Experience in People focussed roles is desirable.
• Confidence to advise PLC Director on all aspects of people projects and development.

• Ability to represent the People and Performance department internally and externally and provide cover in times of absence to the PLC Director.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to achieve SC Clearance
• Willingness to travel to all Ark sites.

Benefits

• 25 days A/L plus Bank Holidays 
• Life insurance
• Income protection insurance
• Pension
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Bupa Medical insurance for employee, partner, and dependents
• Bupa Dental insurance for employee 
• Training support from day 1.

Job Title: Cloud Data Engineering Manager

Company Overview:

We are a dynamic analytical consultancy firm established in 2014. Specialising in providing expert advice and solutions to businesses and organisations, leveraging data analysis, statistical modelling, and other analytical techniques. Our custom solutions ensure that our clients’ data is secure, well-managed, and usable. We aim to help our clients make informed decisions, optimise processes, identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and solve complex problems using data-driven approaches.

Location & Working Pattern:

This role is based on site. It is a full-time position, consisting of 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Our working pattern is Monday to Thursday in the office, with Fridays designated as our team’s work-from-home day. Given our project requirements and working practices, we can only consider candidates who can commit to this working pattern. Remote or flexible-working arrangements are not available for this role.

Salary:

The salary range for this role is between £40,000-£50,000, depending on experience.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly-skilled and experienced Cloud Data Engineering Manager to lead our data engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable cloud-based data solutions tailored to meet our clients’ needs. This multifaceted role requires technical expertise, analytical skills, and strong communication abilities to deliver effective and efficient solutions that drive value for our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

- Manage a team of data engineers, providing guidance, support, and technical leadership.

- Set team priorities, tasks, and timelines in collaboration with the Project Manager.

- Respond to status requests and escalations for tickets.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimise data engineering processes.

- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Collaboration:

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver robust solutions.

- Implement and enforce data governance policies to maintain data integrity.

Cloud Data Architecture:

- Own, develop, and maintain the data warehouse and all data pipelines.

- Design and architect scalable, reliable, and high-performance data platforms on cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP).

- Develop and document relevant workflows/procedures.

- Ensure the reliability, availability, and performance of our cloud tech stack.

Client Collaboration (Solutions Architect):

- Work closely with clients to understand their business objectives and translate them into technical solutions.

- Provide expert guidance and recommendations on data engineering strategies, architectures, and technologies.

- Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

About You:

The ideal candidate will be excited to play a pivotal role in leading our cloud engineering efforts and ensuring the successful delivery of cutting-edge solutions to our clients.

Required Experience:

- 2-3+ years of experience managing/leading data engineering teams.

- Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP.

- Proficiency in programming languages, especially Python.

- Hands-on experience in data pipeline development using tools like AWS Glue.

- Excellent communication and presentation skills.

- Experience working closely with clients to understand their business requirements.

- DevOps and continuous delivery experience.

Nice to Haves:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.

- Domain knowledge of information security management frameworks.

- Experience with modern data warehouse platforms.

- Certifications in cloud platforms and/or data engineering.

- Experience working with Agile methodologies.

Additional Requirements:

You must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Company Benefits:

- 28 days of annual leave (incl. UK bank holidays), with additional days for years of service.

- Birthday leave.

- Personal/Paid Sick Leave (enhanced).

- WFH Fridays.

- Tea & coffee provided at the office.

- Regular team lunches, dinners, socials.

- Pension Scheme.

- Opportunities for career growth and development.

If you're excited about joining a passionate team of data-driven developers and strategists, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to make a difference!

IT Project Manager

Type:         Full time employment

Location:       Remote working with Site Visits

Reporting to:    CEO’s Office

Ethical IT, a leading Managed IT Service Provider, champions technology-driven positive change with a focus on the social sector, earning accolades from top charities and environmental advocates. Our recent expansion into private and public sectors has fueled growth, prompting the creation of a dedicated IT Project Manager role. This pivotal position offers autonomy to design and refine project management processes alongside our new PSA platform.

We seek an experienced IT Project Manager with MSP or large organisation background, eager to shape and optimise our project management practices.

Join us in this exciting phase, where your contributions will leave a lasting impact, driving efficiency and excellence at Ethical IT.

Job Purpose.

• Lead and Coordinate Internal (Ethical IT) and External (Customer) Technology Projects: The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects within agreed timelines, budget, and quality standards. This involves coordinating project teams, resources, and stakeholders, managing project schedules, and ensuring that all project milestones are met.
• Manage Project Risks and Changes: The IT Project Manager identifies and mitigates potential project risks, while managing any alterations to project scope, schedule, or costs. Meticulously document and communicate changes to relevant stakeholders, ensuring minimal impact on project outcomes.

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Technical Project Leadership: Lead all projects as the IT Project Manager, effectively utilising the technical team to allocate and execute various project workstreams and activities.
• Coordination and Oversight: Ensure seamless coordination of customer updates, workplan design, scheduling, time entry, and budget management in accordance with company processes.
• Initiation and Documentation: Oversee the initiation of all projects and project phases, maintaining meticulous documentation and tracking of project issues and risks within the company's project management system.
• Timely Delivery: Guarantee timely and budget-compliant project delivery, collaborating closely with the senior management team to promptly escalate any issues or requests.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with senior management and technical teams to deliver tailored solutions to clients, ensuring alignment with business goals and technology standards.

Additional Responsibilities:

Information Security:

• Adhere to the company's Information Security Policy at all times and follow relevant processes and procedures outlined in the Information Security Management System.
• Remain vigilant and report any Information Security breaches promptly, playing a key role in reviewing, testing, and improving Information Security incident procedures.
• Stay updated on Information Security trends and encourage a culture of security awareness within the organisation.

Escalation:

• Act as an escalation point for the project team to resolve challenging issues and ensure timely escalation of relevant matters to third parties or the C-Suite.

Miscellaneous:

• Maintain and update knowledge information regularly, proactively identify opportunities for efficiency savings, and provide on-site support in your capacity as a Project Manager, as required at client sites.

Knowledge and experience

• Demonstrated expertise in managing projects within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment, with a strong understanding of the unique challenges and requirements associated with delivering IT services to clients.
• Proven track record of at least 2 years in a IT Project Manager role, showcasing successful delivery of complex IT projects on time and within budget.
• Experience in IT project leadership, including the ability to lead cross-functional teams, allocate resources effectively, and drive project outcomes to meet or exceed client expectations.
• Familiarity with industry-standard project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall, along with relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) would be advantageous.

Qualifications and skills

• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and get certified in relevant technologies through continued professional development.
• Certification in Project management is required within the first 12 months of this role if not already held.
• Extremely customer focused with the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with customer contacts at all levels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills is essential– as consultation with clients regarding system upgrade, design & Implementation will be required
• Proven ability to identify and resolve challenging problems in collaboration with others.
• Sound judgement with demonstrable understanding of when and how to escalate issues
• Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (+1 day per year of employment up to 30 days)
• Private medical insurance
• Life cover of up to 4x your salary
• Includes access to Confidential helplines; Financial, Mental and Physical well-being guidance
• Annual PluralSight Training platform licence
• Role-related certification expenses covered (training, exam vouchers)
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Statutory company pension scheme
• Travel to customer site paid (rare occurrences)

Company: Allied Telesis International BV Location: UK (Swindon)   

Contact: Chris Dyke