Harvey Nash Executive Job Listing

Business Programme Manager � Internet Publishing

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 10:43:01 PST

Market leading business is looking for an experienced Programme Manager to come and run their cross functional �MM New Media workstreams. This person will establish, run and co-ordinate business programmes to deliver benefits from web initiatives.

Potential candidates must be experienced with structured methodologies ie Prince 2 but within an Agile delivery environment. Although it is setting up a PMO function, a common sense approach is vital.

As an individual you are likely to be a self starter, robust in character and possess highly developed communication and stakeholder management skills.

Trade Accounting Manager

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:27:28 PST

Play.com is the UK�s leading entertainment e-tailer. The company sell a wide range of products from DVDs, CDs and Video Games through to Consumer Electronics, Clothing and Gadgets and continues to expand into new areas. One of the UK�s most visited sites, Play.com is also the largest privately owned e-tailer in the UK.

As the business grows and ventures into new product areas, the finance function needs to support this. Based out of Jersey, there is a vacancy arisen for a Trade Accounting Manager to work with the team to manage supplier relationships and operations and to ensure the commercial team have all the financial support necessary to hit targets.

The Opportunity

Own the supply chain from a financial perspective; ensure accurate accounting processes, manage and develop supplier reconciliation and the purchase to payment process
Lead finance relationship management with suppliers, dealing with new accounts, supplier issues and development requirements
Ensure best practice on supplier conformance and financial terms and conditions

Your Credentials

CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified with experience of general ledger, accounts payable, bank / cash control, trade accountancy preferred
Understanding and use of a variety of financial IT support systems and databases with proven ability of system and process development
Experience of working within a FMCG retail, or e-commerce industry is desirable as is the management of individuals across a variety of financial duties and locations

This is a genuine opportunity to join a dynamic and driven business, in a commercial finance role, and be intrinsic to its next stage of growth.

Director, Corporate Development Europe

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:04:18 PST

Company Information

Our client is a US public company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The company designs, manufactures and markets products and services with strong brand names, proprietary technologies and major market positions. Trough a strong focus on organic growth and acquisitions, our client generates around $ 13 billion revenue with a market capitalization of approx. $ 20 billion.

This is a compelling opportunity for a seasoned M&A Executive to join a truly global organisation with a strong emphasis on transacting corporate development deals in emerging markets in Europe. The Corporate Development Director will be responsible for leading and executing cross-border transactions and supporting the Strategic Development team.

Role Information

Leading deal teams of corporate and business unit personnel to execute transactions
Negotiating of key deal terms, drafting of letter of intents and term sheets
Coordinating and overseeing the due diligence process
Financial and valuation analysis
Negotiation of legal documentation
Preparing transaction overviews for senior management and advising on critical deal issues
Supporting the origination process through cultivation of potential target companies and relationship building and briefing in the advisory community.
Domestic and international travel required (typical average is 30% of time).

Essential Requirements

Graduate or Post Graduate level education required, with MBA and/or legal or Accountancy qualification considered a plus
Experience in mergers and acquisitions at a corporation, investment bank, accounting firm, private equity firm or a similar type institution
Experience should include primary responsibility for managing transactions, including overseeing due diligence and negotiation of legal documentation
Experience with European transactions is required, with transactional experience in Asia considered a plus
Thorough and attentive to detail
Superior quantitative and analytical skills, including financial modelling
Strong leadership skills
Accustomed to working in a complex environment that is fast changing
Structured, organized individual who is capable of successfully handling multiple tasks.

Garment Technology Manager

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:26:22 PST

This retail business has a diverse offering from fashion to general merchandise, and is highly regarded within its core market. A recognised global player with a brand name synonymous with delivering a first class service and excellent product, it has experienced strong, continual growth in all its channels. With international expansion and a real focus on product and sourcing, now is a great time to join this well-known and well-loved brand.

Eager to grow its reputation in product excellence and innovation, we are looking to bring on board a technical manager as a key hire into the global technical team to lead and manage the clothing product area through this time of change.

The Opportunity

To lead this division of the technical team in the UK, mentoring, setting objectives and driving performance
To work closely with the commercial teams to ensure high quality, exciting products reflect and entice customers and underline the brand values
To work across the business, supplying technical information to support range delivery

Your Credentials

Strong track record in technical excellence, gained within a fashion / garment environment
Good team leadership experience, ideally you will have managed through change and growth
Full understanding of garment production and exposure to working with overseas production locations

This is a genuine opportunity to join a passionate and driven business and be intrinsic to its next stage of growth.

Chief Operating Officer

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:15:04 PST

Barts & The London NHS Trust is one of the largest hospital Trusts in the country with an excellent reputation for the quality of its clinical services. It is engaged in a �1 billion hospital redevelopment programme - Europe�s largest - that will see the creation of state of the art healthcare facilities in place for the population of East and Central London and beyond by 2012. With an operating income of �650million and over 7,000 staff across St Bartholomew�s, the Royal London and the London Chest Hospitals, the Trust is entering into a challenging phase in its journey to move toward Foundation Trust status in 2010. We are now seeking a dynamic Chief Operating Officer to oversee operational delivery and provide a strong performance management focus across clinical, income, financial and quality requirements. Also as Deputy Chief Executive and an executive member of the Trust Board, you will lead the strategic development of initiatives that drive forward service quality in a complex business and service environment. Finally, you will have a major strategic role in the redesign of our entire care pathways keeping the Trust at the forefront of clinical service delivery and innovation.

Your Credentials

A driven, inspirational and collaborative leader, able to command credibility at Board Level and to constructively challenge and influence internal and external stakeholders
Excellent strategic leadership skills and a demonstrable track record of operational delivery in a complex healthcare or service orientated organisation
Highly developed interpersonal and diplomatic skills for influencing change, managing complex situations and sustaining engagement and delivery
Able to drive motivation and continual performance improvement within a highly professional clinical and managerial workforce
Strong decision making and analytical skills, with a focus on delivering impressive results and innovative solutions
An ability to contribute across all aspects of the Trust�s activities, performance and development

This is a unique opportunity to join one of the UK�s leading teaching hospitals, working with an outstanding group of clinical and managerial colleagues.

For more information, please visit www.harveynash.com/bltcoo.

Closing date is 20th July 2009.

Senior Safeguarding Adults Co-ordinator

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 10:55:09 PST

Serving the large and diverse borough of Lambeth, we are a three star authority with a high performing Adults and Community Services Department which is focused on transforming the delivery of adult social care.

Right now, we are looking for a number of dedicated, inspirational and imaginative professionals to join our two new safeguarding units � strategic and operational � and help us to put safeguarding at the heart of professional social work practice.

You will lead on all operational activity of the Safeguarding Adults Unit, ensuring the provision of advice and consultancy to operational managers, staff and colleagues in other agencies. In addition, you will lead on and ensure the implementation of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, including supporting and advising on complex cases, as well as deputise for the Head of Service.

You will have a proven track record of safeguarding adults work in a Local Authority setting, together with experience of effective partnership working. Influential and collaborative in your dealings with others, you will be an excellent champion of change and passionate about driving improvement.

For further information including details of how to apply please visit www.harveynash.com/lam and view our information pack here.

Before applying, please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form here.

Closing date: 22nd July 2009.

Safeguarding Adults Policy and Development Co-ordinator

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:56:37 PST

Your focus will be on implementing and monitoring policy and practice and building and maintaining effective working relationships with strategic partners to deliver improved outcomes for vulnerable adults. You will oversee and implement the Policy, Procedures and Business Plan of the work of the Lambeth Safeguarding Adults Partnership Board, as well as deputise for the Head of Service.

For further information including details of how to apply please visit www.harveynash.com/lam and view our information pack here.

Before applying, please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form here.

Closing date: 22nd July 2009.

Head of Safeguarding Adults and Professional Practice

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:50:56 PST

This role is the crucial operational link with good safeguarding and practice and you will lead and manage the operational aspects of safeguarding, ensuring it is at the centre of professional practice. Ready to challenge and champion good practice, you will actively collaborate with and support others to achieve the highest levels of social work and ensure the close alignment of policy, procedures and practice.

You will be an accomplished leader and experienced social care professional with a strong safeguarding track record and a background in service development. You will also be highly skilled in partnership working and an excellent communicator who is able to influence senior managers at all levels and successfully facilitate change.

For further information including details of how to apply please visit www.harveynash.com/lam and view our information pack here.

Before applying, please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form here.

Closing date: 22nd July 2009.

Head of Strategic Safeguarding and Quality Assurance

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 09:45:04 PST

In this important and high profile role, you will develop and implement the multi-agency Safeguarding Adults Strategy. Critical to your success will be building and maintaining collaborative working relationships with strategic partners and developing joint resources. In addition, you will lead on the Department�s Quality Assurance Strategy and implement a Quality Assurance Framework.

For further information including details of how to apply please visit www.harveynash.com/lam and view our information pack here.

Before applying, please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring form here.

Closing date: 22nd July 2009.

Global Head of Development

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:30:01 PST

Company Information

Our client is part of a multi $bn parent corporation who provide sophisticated information processing, computer software services and business solutions to the financial services, communications, and healthcare industries. With a unique portfolio of automated recordkeeping systems for the mutual fund industry, our client is a US HQ NYSE organisation with strong financials.

This is a compelling opportunity for a seasoned software Development Director to join a truly world-class software and services organisation with a strong emphasis on driving transformational strategic change to a solutions orientated business. The Global Head of Development will be responsible for leading the development team of a division of our client�s business, specifically in the Investment Management Solutions Business Unit. This individual will execute a strategic programme of change on a global basis to improve efficiencies.

Role Information

The Global Head of Development will take ownership for managing the global development function and leading the development team. As there is a significant element of transformational change within the business, this will be a challenging opportunity to align the development direction with the overall group�s business strategy. The successful candidate will be responsible for 300 people globally and drive the execution and process within this unit.

Manage the global development function and lead, motivate and develop the development team.
Manage the re-structuring of the development function and reduce headcount of the global development team, without causing a negative impact on the development team�s ability to deliver.
Manage the technical development of existing products.
Oversee all development activities.
Work with the CTO on ownership of the R&D feature roadmap.
Align the development direction, plans and strategy to ensure the Investment Management Solutions operation achieves its financial targets and business objectives.
Act as a coach and mentor to the direct reports within the development team.

Essential Requirements

Significant experience of managing a development function on a global basis, within an enterprise software or technology services environment.
Significant software development, product lifecycle management and QA experience.
Highly experienced in taking ownership for the roadmap and technical direction for a portfolio of products.
Highly experienced in defining, developing and executing the technical strategy.
Will have knowledge of modern product development and engineering methodologies and practices, with experience of Agile and Extreme Programming.
Will have significant experience of managing an offshore capability and determining which elements of the development function to retain internally and which elements to offshore.
Will have knowledge and experience of working in a heavily matrix environment.
Will have large company experience associated with scale, process, rigour and structure, with the ability to successfully operate in a smaller business environment. Will be able to simplify existing development policies and procedures.
Commercially astute, with a strong understanding of financial processes and business modelling, with the ability to appreciate a customer�s business as well as their technical issues.
A change agent, with excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively articulate the IMS value proposition within the public domain.
Driven, Consultative style and able to manage ambiguity

Development Manager � Agile, .NET

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:18:10 PST

Key Deliverables

The Development Manager will be fully accountable for providing leadership and direction to the development team. The manager must ensure the development output is fully aligned with the business vision and product delivery programmes. The Development Manager will be tasked with documenting and driving a fit for purpose Development Roadmap that sets out the approach for development.

Responsible for effectively managing and ensuring the quality of service from the third party offshore development partner
Ensure the in-house development team and the 3rd party development partner work in collaborati9on to continually drive the quantity of released products
Champion the evolvement of technical standards for evolving technologies (e.g. .NET, Agile)
Ensure a programme of continuous improvement is applied across all development areas.
Work with the Head of Technology � Digital Media and Digital Media Director to drive high standards across recruitment, training, appraisals for the individuals within the development team

Qualifications and Experience

.NET web architecture experience
Broad working knowledge of web development tools, methodologies � Agile, SCRUM, Waterfall etc
Technical degree
Web publishing experience

Legal Director

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:03:13 PST

National Accident Helpline is a market leader within the claimant personal injury sector. As the current Legal Director intends to retire soon the company is looking to recruit a new Legal Director to shadow and take over the role and sit on the main Board.

The successful candidate will be able to contribute commercially on strategic issues and help drive the business forward. Reporting to the CEO, the Legal Director will be the legal expert for the organisation helping to improve the effectiveness of the Company and positively contributing to the direction of change in sector legislation and regulation. The candidate will also manage and lead external lawyers on outsourced legal work and act as Company Secretary. He or she will also be expected to be pro-active and handle the Company�s legal and public affairs, achieving high external visibility.

Candidates will be senior solicitors or barristers and, if in private practice, will be likely heads of department or equivalent. They will possess strong technical skills in both claimant RTA and non RTA work and have the ability to provide leadership across a range of areas from the claims process and general personal injury issues to technical advice on ATE Insurance.

The successful candidate will have internal and external credibility and sound commercial acumen. A good working knowledge of all relevant areas of regulation and the ability to manage a wide range of stakeholder relationships is required. The candidate will have sufficient gravitas to be able to conduct high level industry sector debate. Significant experience of general management within a legal practice would also be highly desirable, thus bringing with it, for instance, insight into likely opportunities coming out of the new Legal Services Act.

This is a rare opportunity for a senior personal injury lawyer and manager to work in-house with a market leading, innovative organisation providing both technical and commercial advice at a strategic level.

Applications are to be received by 23rd July 2009.

This assignment is being handled exclusively and any direct or third party applications will be forwarded to Harvey Nash.

Head of IS Service Delivery

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:27:07 PST

The National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA) is sponsored by the Department of Health and as a stand alone national organisation is responsible for helping improve patient safety. Their vision is to lead and contribute to improved, safe patient care by informing, supporting and influencing healthcare organisations and individuals working in the health sector.

Job Summary

This is a newly created role which makes this an outstanding opportunity for an experienced IS Service Delivery Leader to make a fundamental impact on the future shape and direction of the IS function.

With the new Associate Director of IS recently appointed there is now serious commitment and significant investment to move the IS Strategy forward. The Head of IS Service Delivery will play an integral part of this evolution.

The Opportunity

Member of the Leadership team, reporting to the Associate Director of IS you will be responsible for the overall NPSA Systems Infrastructure and Service Management policies
Take ownership for development of a multi-sourced strategy for voice, data and hosting services. Management of the operational IT budgets & costs.
Manage a team of c.10 Infrastructure Engineers & Support Analysts

Your Credentials

Demonstrable operational and technical experience in managing IT Service operations and implementing Service Management frameworks such as ITIL and COBIT
Exceptional communication skills with the gravitas, intellect and capability to interact with and command respect from individuals at all levels across the business, including external stakeholders.

Please click on www.harveynash.com/NPSA for further detail

Head of Information Security & Risk Management

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:21:08 PST

Job Summary

This is a newly created role which makes this an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Information Security Manager to make a real impact and help shape the Information Security function.

With the new Associate Director of IS recently appointed there is now commitment and significant investment to move the IS strategy forward. The Head of Information Security & Risk Management will be responsible for all Information Security & Information Governance policy development and compliance.

The Opportunity

To develop the Information Security management framework for the organisation, ensuring that NPSA�s business and technology strategies are compliant with information security requirements
Member of the IS leadership team, you will lead the organisation�s information governance programme and oversee the organisation�s compliance with Government policy, standards and methods
To ensure the security and confidentiality of the organisation�s information assets through the implementation of Information Security and Information Governance best practice

Your Credentials

Expert knowledge of Information Security & Risk Management best practices (incl. ISO17799/27001)
CISSP or other relevant accreditation
Proven knowledge of relevant laws surrounding Information Governance and knowledge of current issues in Government as they relate to Information Governance & Information Security

Please click on www.harveynash.com/NPSA for further details

Head of IT

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:58:42 PST

Company Information

Our client is a truly global organisation working across a number of different countries and operating across 5 different continents. They have an impressive track record of growth both organically and through successful acquisitions and continue to grow despite the current global economic climate.

The company are now seeking to recruit a Head of IT; the role will report into the Group IT Director and will be responsible for developing and implementing the IT strategy and vision across Europe.

Role Information

Building effective relationships within the business teams, defining and managing the successful delivery of systems and IT requirements in line with the business strategy.
Managing and supporting competitive advantage and adopting IT best practice & policy across the organisation.
Managing the IT function (Applications, Infrastructure & Telecommunications) on a day to day basis including the running of IT 24/7/365 days a year.
Leading and developing the IT team including development, mentoring and professional coaching.
This is a customer focused position focusing on communicating and listening to the end-users.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience of successfully managing teams with a European remit across a 24/7 365 environment and ensuring business continuity plans are fully functional.
A natural team player with a hunger for success who is not adverse to a �hands on� environment.
Strong leadership, relationship management, negotiation and influencing skills.
A genuine commercial operator with good financial acumen and intuition.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Assistant Director of Finance, Adults and Community Services

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:57:30 PST

Are you ready to make a personal difference to the success of a large, diverse London borough and the capital�s most improved council in 2008?

You will have the qualities and expertise to lead the finance responsibility for our Adult and Community Services, a high performing department incorporating adult social care, cultural services and community safety. This is an opportunity to make a major contribution in transforming the delivery of adult social care by offering genuinely personalised services.

Your role will be to provide a customer focused management and financial accounting service which meets business needs, as well as help identify and lead the department�s strategic financial priorities and ensure effective support for our self-directed care agenda and activities.

Able to display strong technical financial planning and accounting expertise, you will be equally accomplished in people management with the critical ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. You will also have a proven track in change management and performance, together with a good knowledge of key management and service challenges in all service areas but particularly in adult social care.

For further information including details of how to apply please visit www.harveynash.com/lam

Head of Governance and Control

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:02:25 PST

The role holder is accountable to the Credit Risk Director for the design and delivery of a Credit Risk Governance and Control framework and function that meets all internal and external policy and regulatory requirements.

Responsible for the ongoing review of portfolio trends, impact assessment of regulatory changes, monitoring of execution against stated policies, the CRO (credit risk) responsible lending and customer agenda and credit sign-off on credit / policy exceptions and dispensations.

Responsible for self assessment, quality assurance and audit of operational and credit risk areas to ensure compliance with Credit Policy and general company policies.

Conduit for all Strategic Business Units to support policy and control development and identify improvements to feed across all SBU�s. Achieved through guidance, support, oversight and challenge.

This is a senior management role within Group Credit Risk and a highly visible role within the organisation. The development of the team is paramount as is the building of relationships with internal functions including Marketing, Operations, Sales and Finance.

This is primarily a team leadership role, managing a team of 10 through 2 direct reports heading up Credit Policy (QA, Internal and External Audit Stress Testing) and Business Risk (SOX, KYC and TCF)

Candidate Requirements

Facilitation and negotiation with regulators. Asking �why� and challenging where necessary. This person will have personal impact and will be able to influence both internally and externally.
Credit risk professional with specific knowledge of credit policy and the associated governance, risk, control and assurance techniques within either unsecured loans or credit cards.
Governance, risk, control and assurance techniques / practice. Comprehensive understanding of developments and issues in the financial services industry

E-Commerce Senior Interaction Designer

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:51:40 PST

e-Commerce Interaction Designer opportunity for a market leading online retail business.

REPORTING TO: Interaction Design Manager � Group E-commerce

Company Information

Our client is the UK�s leading home shopping retailer within the internet space. Annual sales are circa �1.5 billion and they have a stable base of approx. five million customers.

They work with leading retail brands such as Miss Sixty, Adidas and Nike and intent on doubling their online sales from 50% to 85% in the next 12months.

Its due to their tremendous success and growth plans that our client is looking to recruit an ambitious and forward thinking Usability Manager to sit within their E-Commerce team and be responsible for ensuring that the e-commerce websites are market leading and �A� class in terms of the usability experience.

Suggested structure:

Role Information

The key responsible for this new and exciting hire is to develop innovative interaction design solutions for e-Commerce projects, with a clear focus on designing for the end user. The role will incorporate the delivery of web based customer interaction solutions using a user centered design process and usability best practice methodologies to help enhance and enrich the end user online experiences. This is a pivotal role in driving the group�s online performance.

Essential Requirements

Preferably educated to Degree level
Strong experience within interaction design and usability analysis, with experience of e-Commerce, AGILE and SCRUM being an advantage.
Interface design- within a web and/or mobile technology environment
User centred design processes
Knowledge of web technologies and design principles.
An understanding of web disciplines, technologies and best practice in, usability, accessibility, information architecture, interface design and user experience.

Strong Technical Understanding of the following technologies:-

Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Fireworks, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Illustrator,
Programming languages (awareness off) HTML, CSS, XML, AJAX
Microsoft Office
Mac & PC literate

Business Development Manager

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:27:07 PST

A wholly owned subsidiary of a $1billion US corporation, this market leading organisation designs and manufactures a wide variety of advanced packaging products, solutions & applications supplied into a wide range of market sectors. Their success and continued growth is founded on innovation, quality and customer service and in developing and exploiting sophisticated solutions to match customer and market requirements within an increasingly competitive market.

The business now wishes to recruit a high calibre business development professional whose principal task will be to lead and develop innovative product solutions within new, high-margin and sustainable European markets exploiting the Group�s outstanding technical development capabilities.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the European Managing Director and liaising with other senior sales and marketing personnel, this hands on role will be responsible for identifying and exploiting specific new market opportunities that requires an innovative and sustainable packaging solution
Requiring significant market research, imagination and relationship building skills you will identify potential customer/market requirements and provide a high margin solution utilising core or innovative new technologies
You must provide a commercial pragmatism to the product development process, engaging with the technical/NPD teams, assessing the market opportunity, potential sales volumes, levels of capital expenditure and ultimately return on investment

Your Credentials

Successful candidates will have a strong track record of identifying and exploiting high margin, new product and/or new market development opportunities, providing an innovative, sustainable solution to customer demands
Educated to degree level or equivalent, candidates will have significant business development experience, preferably with an engineering/technical background but certainly with experience of selling added value solutions on a pan-European basis
Candidates must be determined and motivated and above all possess an entrepreneurial flair that allows them to identify and exploit as yet unrealised market and product opportunities. German language capabilities would also be beneficial

Consumer Director - Legal Services

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:53:33 PST

Client

Founded in 1993, National Accident Helpline Ltd (NAH) is the leading provider of personal injury referrals to solicitors in the UK, has a current turnover of circa �30m, with a customer base of 220 legal practices. Due to a number of changes and developments at Board level, a number of key leadership additions are required to support and facilitate the next phase of NAH�s growth over the coming 3 � 5 years. The Consumer Director is a new position and is a key hire for the group.

Overall objective

A Board position contributing to overall growth of the group, the role is to lead the consumer marketing and call centre functions, whilst maximising the profitable generation of personal injury leads into NAH.

Main areas of responsibilities / requirements

Input into and execute current three year business plan in line with overall NAH strategy
Create synergy between NAH marketing, 3rd party media/advertising agencies and call centre functions to deliver better results for the consumer, firms and NAH
Achieve annual leads and chargeable enquiry targets within a specified marketing budget of circa �17m
Restructure the consumer-facing parts of the organisation to achieve optimal results and efficiency savings, whilst building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders

The successful candidate will be a successful B2C/B2B marketing manager/director with an outstanding track record in leadership, organisational, communications, customer services and change management, ideally, one who can demonstrate his/her input in transitioning a company towards an internet driven business model.

Candidates with experience of TV / internet / online media channels, call centres, strategic brand development and affinity marketing will be favourably considered.

All applications are required to write a supporting statement demonstrating their skills in accordance with the key responsibilities and requirements.

UK CEO

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:06:06 PST

Company Information

Our client is a company with a unique portfolio of services that significantly boost performance by optimizing costs. The firm is an international company headquartered in Europe, employing a significant number of people. Founded in the early 1990s, our client specialises in cost optimisation and over the past 15 years has experienced substantial growth. The UK has been set as a key stage for dramatic growth.

This is a compelling opportunity for a seasoned Management Consultant to join a truly world-class organisation with a strong emphasis on driving consulting sales and profitability. The UK CEO will be responsible for managing the UK business, diversifying the group�s offering and becoming a recognised leader in the Cost Optimisation space.

Role Information

The UK CEO, which is a new hire for the business will be a part of the International senior management team and build the firm�s UK offering. They will take ownership for transitioning this region and drive new business consulting revenues and provide leadership and guidance to the team. The successful candidate will contribute to the overall strategy and thought leadership and in turn they strive to become a leading cost optimisation business with a full-go-to-market portfolio.

Build, design and implement the UK�s business strategy.
To manage all business processed and drive performance against KPI�s.
To lead, motivate and develop the UK team.
Engage and embrace the cross boundary approach of the business.
Add value by delivering innovative and profitable commercial solutions
Initiate and develop commercial leads with the International Director and the Chairman, where appropriate.
Set up strategic company meetings to encourage structure and instil sustainable growth.
Ensure the client base receives outstanding customer service.
Action business development initiatives.

Essential Requirements

Ability to instil rigorous business processes across sales, marketing and the full business strategy.
Will have considerable experience of working within the B2B services arena. This will have included roles such as Business Development Manager, Principal Consultant or Senior Management Executive.
A track record of holding P&L.
Demonstrable track record of managing some of the following:
1. Procurement
2. Purchasing
3. Strategy and Organisation
4. Performance Improvement
5. Consulting
This individual will not be at partner level but will be sitting in a senior business development role within a management team.
The candidate should have a good knowledge of cost optimisation including sourcing, supply chain, transport and logistics, overheads. Specific knowledge of strategic cost & overheads would be desirable.
Experience of Key Account Management.
Well networked amongst major private and public sector business in the UK.
Strong leadership skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Chief Education Officer

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:56:09 PST

The Opportunity

A key member of the UK leadership team, your focus will be on driving the education agenda across all UK schools aligned to building an organisation that is considered best in class in the provision of education as well as being an employer of choice amongst the teaching profession.

Working closely with the Head Teachers, you will support and inspire them to shape and deliver educational excellence, balancing education provision with solid financial performance, investment and growth.

You will join a team of ambitious professionals in an organisation that is growing and developing, providing key input into business and strategic planning as well as the assessment and integration of newly acquired schools.

Your Credentials

You will be a successful education professional, ideally a Head Teacher, with a credible track record of driving change and improving performance within schools.

Excellent at building relationships and managing teams, you will have a highly motivating and engaging style, able to influence, lead and deliver educational excellence in a challenging environment, across multiple locations.

A clear thinker, you will have board level intellect, strategic vision and solid communication skills that will enable best practice to be shared across the entire organisation.

Ambitious Maintenance Professionals � Military aircraft sector

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:35:09 PST

Our �blue chip� client is one of the leading names in the global defence sector, supplying products, services and know-how to customers all over the world. The business is passionately customer-focused, fast-paced and in a state of constant change and evolution. As part of the strategic evolution of its business model, the company is developing a maintenance services organization providing customers with through-life support and ensuring the optimum availability of aircraft across multiple platforms. This is an undertaking of considerable scale and complexity. Accordingly, our client is seeking to invest in a number of high calibre individuals of varying levels of seniority to undertake critical and high profile positions in the new organization, with the capability to take the business forward.

The key requirements are:

A background in aeronautical engineering, maintenance and through life support, which can include fixed/rotary wing, fast jets, or large aircraft, either in the civilian or military sector
Exposure to one or more of the following: Part 145/147 and/or Part M-approved maintenance organizations
Adept at managing change, influencing and leading the implementation of best practice and developing capability across the business.
Skilled at dealing with a diverse range of stakeholders, both at corporate level and in the customer�s senior management population
Ambitious, culturally aware, with drive and high energy levels and, given the global nature of the business, ideally geographically mobile, though this is not mandatory

There has never been a more exciting time to join our client�s business, which is entering uncharted territory in providing through-life support solutions to customers and therefore represents a rare opportunity to directly participate in and lead the management of change. The business is growing rapidly and can offer considerable headroom for rapid career progression.

General Manager

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:23:32 PST

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to join a market leading, strategically important autonomous subsidiary of a �1.5billion turnover diversified group that is able to boast some of the largest global consumer companies amongst its customers. A programme of significant investment and organisational change is now underway and the company wishes to appoint an exceptional, operationally focussed General Manager to lead the development of this manufacturing and supply chain organisation as it builds market share.

The Opportunity

You will lead this recently re-structured business towards a goal of achieving world class food manufacturing standards and operational excellence, providing visionary strategic leadership to create a �Quality Culture� based on high achievement, accountability and continuous improvement
This hands on, autonomous role with P&L responsibility for the site will align planning, manufacturing, HR, finance and engineering behind increasingly complex consumer and customer demands and operational objectives.
Provide leadership and vision, ensuring that HS&E and food quality standards are embedded and empower/develop the capabilities of the workforce to ensure that exceptional customer service levels are achieved

Your Credentials

You will have a successful manufacturing track record that embraces supply chain and production within a global, blue-chip organisation in the food/beverage industry
Significant P&L experience is essential as is the ability to lead and develop an organisation through a period of significant cultural change and performance improvement towards achieving world class manufacturing standards
An outstanding communicator you will most likely have experience of leading similar organisations within the African continent with a track record of building relationships with the local community and customers

E-Commerce Usability Manager

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:31:26 PST

e-Commerce Usability Manager opening for a market leading online retail business.

REPORTING TO: Head of Content & Interaction Design

Company Information

Our client is one of the UK�s leading home shopping retailers within the internet space. They have a stable base of approx. five million customers.

They work with leading retail brands and intend to take their online sales from c50% to c85% in the next 12months.

Due to their tremendous success and growth plans they are up skilling their UX functionality and product development.

As such they are looking to recruit an ambitious and forward thinking Usability Manager to sit within their E-Commerce team and to hold responsibility in assuring their sites are both market leading and best in class, in terms of the usability experience.

Role Information

Work closely with business and interactive design teams to design best-in-class ecommerce solutions. Serve as customer voice in design process by consistently communicating user strategy and translating that into concrete design recommendations.
Through the management of a comprehensive programme of usability testing, taking into account accessibility best practices with an aim of improving user experience and website performance (conversion, sales and online participation).
Responsible for managing 1 permanent UX Developer and matrix management across the Usability team.

Essential Requirements

Minimum of an degree in Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology or related discipline required.
Usability experience in a corporate or consulting environment required.
Experience in conducting customer research on ecommerce web sites.
Deep experience in a variety of research methodologies including focus groups, usability
Testing, traffic analysis, field studies and competitive analysis.

Head of Business Innovation � Emerging Technologies, Broadcast

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:23:01 PST

This is a newly created and high profile post. This strategic senior management professional will be tasked with creating forward thinking value-add broadcast media solutions and championing them internally and externally.

These pioneering solutions will take the customers� strategic requirements and clearly translate them into defined commercial proposals, covering the solution itself, costing, value and benefits.

This person will partner with clients to create proactive ground breaking solutions and as such position their business as a results driven innovator within the marketplace.

This thought leader must be credible at C-Level and have a solid track record in strategic selling and value creation in the form of existing and future technologies.

To be considered for this position you must be able to demonstrate where you have recently taken new solutions and created tangible value to a business. Other experience must include 3rd party contract negotiation, change management and the ability to influence in a tactful and effective way.

Delivery and Operations Manager

Fri, 29 May 2009 15:23:17 PST

This newly created role reports directly into the CTO and owns the relationship between the technology department and the Digital Media Business Unit. It sells and delivers services to the Digital Media Business unit. Success in this role is being able to effectively manage costs, resources and projects in a matrix environment. This role also plays a big part in bid management costing and support.

This role is all about listening to the business and creating business solution roadmaps and delivery strategies to reach these goals. Your experience is likely to have been gained within a consulting environment or large corporate in a technical client director capacity where you sell and manage services to a client/business department. You should have a strong grasp of programme management and service delivery.

Your relationship and influencing skills must be highly developed and your communication skills advanced. Your commercial skills must be astute and you must demonstrate successful running of a P & L. Due to the nature of the business and this business unit, a Technology or Engineering degree would be ideal as would any knowledge e in DAM, Media Storage etc.

Alliances & Channels Director - Technology

Wed, 20 May 2009 09:26:43 PST

Our client is a privately owned, (UK) headquartered vendor of semantic search, enterprise text mining solutions and business intelligence. Our client helps organisations to maximise the value derived from information resources through effective deployment of innovative natural language processing (NLP) based technology.

The role:

Develop and grow relationship with specific partners across the UK and US.
To identify, research and secure revenue opportunities within partners.
To develop strong relations within the partner at all levels to support successful partner management.
Work with the direct sales team on the �go to market� plans and the execution model.
Develop the Partner�s self-sufficiency in selling, delivering and supporting business.
Work with the Business Development Director, Head of Marketing and Director, North America sales and sales team on the �go to market� plans and execution model for each vertical.
Develop the �C� level network across key partner.
Influence and build the alliance proposition.

The Person:

Track record of successful alliances and channel development, partner management and OEM/VAR sales in the UK and/or the US.
Experience of engaging at all levels up to CxO level within blue chip organisations.
Experience selling enterprise software products and services to the business and to IT.
Experience of operating across more than one industry vertical, such as life science, financial services, government or legal sectors would be an advantage.
Experience of direct sales.
Change agent: with a history of initiative and originating ideas.
Entrepreneurial with the ability to articulate business value, drive through solutions, and thrive in a fast paced, high pressure environment.
Commercial approach to alliances with a focus on driving revenue.
Willingness to be �hands on�

Account Manager

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:50:54 PST

My client is a leading international provider of insurance software solutions. The organisation provides innovative solutions which are recognised for their ability to cost-effectively align IT with the business demands for speed, flexibility and efficiency. The organisation is looking to strengthen its Account Management to generate incremental sales of insurance software applications.

Experience

Considerable sales/account management experience.
Knowledge and relationships as software solutions provider for the Insurance market.
Proven track record of growing sustainable revenues within your client base, and proven ability to close high value deals (�5M+).
Well connected to decision makers in the insurance industry, advantageous.
General understanding of the technology and the platforms available.
Manage the end to end sales process through engagement of appropriate resources such as Sales Engineers, Professional Services, Executives and Partners etc
Knowledge of Outsourcing and Third Party Administration operations, and experience of selling these types of solutions.
Experienced in building relationships at board level, delivering presentations and negotiating at board level.
Understands a consultative selling approach, able to work with colleagues within the client�s buyer network, and be able to craft solutions that will provide business benefits.

Key Competencies

Excellent interpersonal skills and able to establish positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
A self starter who is highly motivated and driven to succeed.
Able to work as a team leader (for a scope & approach for example) as well as a team member (Excellent influencing and communicating skills and able to display tact and diplomacy in sensitive situations).
A result orientated person, who reliably gets things done, sometimes in adversity.
Self-starter; energy, maturity and drive to thrive in a transitioning working environment.
Entrepreneurial.
Professionally sales trained.
Strong sales process skills.
Genuine presence, gravitas and charisma.
Can-do� approach.
Able to hit the ground running.

Product Manager � Online Recruitment

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:22:11 PST

Overview

The online jobs Product Manager is a new specialist role for TSL Education. This Product Manager � Jobs will take ownership for the jobs product vertical for TSL Education reporting directly into the Head of TES Connect.

The overall objective for this role is to strengthen their online job product offering and enhance intuitive functionality and user experience. This newly created role will be instrumental in identifying customer needs, scoping market opportunities and ensuring the online job product offering is fit for purpose.

This specialist will work with the Head of TES Connect to define, develop and implement the jobs product proposition and drive its smooth execution. Experience with managing and developing a robust job product which is seamlessly aligned to the business strategy and changing business requirements is critical.

Online job portals are a competitive offering and as such this role demands a highly commercial individual.

Product Manager � Resources Vertical

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:17:37 PST

This Product Manager � Resources will take ownership for the Resources product vertical for TSL Education reporting directly into the Head of TES Connect.

The overall objective for this role is to strengthen their online Resources product offering and enhance intuitive functionality and user experience. This newly created role will be instrumental in identifying customer needs, scoping market opportunities and ensuring the online Resources product offering is fit for purpose.

This specialist will work with the Head of TES Connect to define, develop and implement the Resources product proposition and drive its smooth execution. Experience with managing and developing a robust Resources product which is seamlessly aligned to the business strategy and changing business requirements is critical.

This role will sit with a product team and will be responsible for the Resources product on www.tesconnect.com. Their peers will include Product Manager � Jobs, Product Manager � THE / FE. In addition there will be close working relationships with the Internet, Classified Sales, and Publishing teams within TSL Education.

Innovation, leadership and a passion for evolving Web2.0 technologies should come naturally to this individual. The candidate needs to be adept at managing to both a high level and being involved in the detail of product execution.