Total 27 Manager job vacancies in Education / Training category in Malaysia

Position: Operations Manager

Job Summary: The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the art center, ensuring its smooth and efficient functioning. This role involves managing staff, facilities, events, and logistics, and also includes coordinating the successful opening of new centers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and optimize operational plans, policies, and procedures to enhance the center's efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead the planning and execution of the new center opening, including facilities setup, recruitment, training, inventory, marketing, and coordination with various teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a successful launch, adhering to timelines and budgets.
• Oversee the maintenance, cleanliness, and functionality of the art center's facilities, including classrooms, studios, equipment, and common areas.
• Coordinate repairs, upgrades, and renovations as needed.
• Ensure optimal stock levels, quality control, and cost-effectiveness.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and manage staff across various departments, including front desk, maintenance, events, and facilities management.
• Foster a positive work environment, encourage teamwork, and address employee concerns.
• Maintain a welcoming and organized environment for students and visitors.
• Oversee customer interactions, handle inquiries, and address feedback to enhance the overall experience.
• Collaborate closely with other departments, including sales, marketing, education, and finance, to align strategies and achieve overall business goals.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Proven experience in operations management
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage diverse teams.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and attend special events as needed.
• Creativity, adaptability, and a passion for the arts are advantageous.

Other Information:

Working day: 5/6 days work week, including weekends
Working Location: Report to HQ at Jb Setia Tropika but needed to travel to various branches

Employee Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive training will be provided.
• Enjoy planned annual leave, public holidays, bonus holidays, medical leave, maternity leave, and paternity leave.
• Engage in staff bonding activities like the Annual Dinner, Award Ceremony, Team Building, and Personal Development Growth Training.

Incentives and Rewards:

• Earn full attendance incentives and grooming incentives.
• Qualify for company trips and avail of complimentary art courses for your children.
  Benefit from staff discounts.

Government Statutory and Security:

Contributions to EPF, SOSCO, EIS, and other government statutory requirements.

Career Growth:

Opportunities for career advancement and promotions within the organization.

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidate would be notified.

By submitting your personal data and/or resume, you give consent to collect, use and disclosure of your personal data and/or resume by the company for the purpose of the processing and administration by the company relating to this job application.

The prospect is expected to conduct quantitative and qualitative research as well as provide leadership and guidance to junior team members in the analyses of findings to address issues of concern to businesses. Amongst others, these include curating both primary and secondary data to support evidence-based output, deriving insights and business implications from data, and managing the conduct of research across geographical markets and business subject matters.

Job responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and guide the other member(s) of the team to identify, analyse and address issues of concern to businesses.
• Gather feedback to understand and identify the needs, concerns and future plans of businesses through surveys, quick polls and focus group discussions.
• Plan and manage the conduct of research in different geographical markets and a broad range of issues related to internationalisation, with the ability to chart trends and track indicators across markets. This includes planning and managing the conduct of internationalisation surveys.
• Conduct research and analysis on issues of concern facing significant segments of SMEs and the wider business community.
• Conducting workshops and focus group discussions, including the conduct of qualitative interviews and documenting case studies to showcase successful SMEs and provide guidance on best practices.
• Producing topical research reports, newsletters, economic write-ups and commentaries, and other in-depth market studies.
• Engage and work with the business community and relevant stakeholders to identify policies and programmes that should be put in place or changed to create a more pro-enterprise environment.
• Collaborating and liaising with government agencies, think-tanks, trade associations, business chambers and the business community at large.
• Work closely with respective business units (especially those related to internationalization) to understand and distil key areas of interest and concerns.
• Presentation of findings to Council members and other internal and external stakeholders at relevant platforms.

Job requirements

• Degree in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Business or a related discipline.
• 6-8 years of work experience, with more than 5 years of work experience in a research or policy formulation role.
• Strong analytical, consultation, facilitation, planning, research and presentation skills.
• Knowledge in the use of any of the following data science tools would be looked upon favourably: SPSS, Power BI, Tableau, R, SPSS and Python.
• Ability to present research and data findings in an easily understandable format that appeals to the business community.
• Strong written and communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and reach out to external stakeholders and businesses at various levels.
• Proficient in organising, facilitating and leading focus group discussions and in-depth interviews.
• Have a good understanding of our Government’s policies, programmes and schemes for businesses as well as government regulations that impact businesses and have a passion in helping Singapore businesses.
• Comfortable in handling multiple tasks and projects.
• A self-starter and an effective team player.

Job Description:

· Creating a professional and welcoming experience for our customers based on the company’s guidelines.

· Obtain training and perform duties in Service and Kitchen Department.

· Lead by example by demonstrating exemplary professionalism.

· Attending to customers’ needs and complaints promptly and politely.

· Recommend improvements to Management where appropriate.

· Resolve all potential service failure issues.

· Consistently monitor individual performance and progression with your superior and management.

· Provide support as needed in various departments.

· Business Management-Support in managing food and labor costs to increase Restaurant profitability.

· Consistently review operational standards with the aim of always improving speed and service quality.

· Execute any duty that may be assigned from time to time by the Management.

Requirements:

· Applicants must possess at least degree in any field

· Applicants with no experiences is welcomed to apply

· Fluent in spoken and written English and Mandarin

· Highly motivated and willing to learn

· Strong positive mentality

· Customer-oriented, excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Possess good initiative and leadership skills

· On-the-job training provided

· 5.5 days’ work week

· Able to work on weekends and PHT

Training Manager

Job Description

The Leadership Institute is a registered Private Educational Institute (PEI) in Singapore, and we are currently looking for a Training Manager for our Programmes.

About Us

Since we entered Singapore in 2015, The Leadership Institute (SG) has been providing learners with a rich and diverse learning environment. Knowledge, creativity, and hands-on experience have always been at our core, and we’re proud of learners who have grown, learned, and created with us each passing day.

Our founding team in Singapore sees the institute as a unique petri dish to nurture homegrown talents to flourish in a diverse and capricious global market.

The Leadership Institute is structured into 2 divisions:

1. Adult Education (SkillsFuture Singapore and the Institute of Banking and Finance)

2. Future Skills and Technology (Young Adults)

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Organisational representation for SkillsFuture Singapore and The Institute of Banking & Finance training and learner compliance and correspondence

2. Trainer and Teacher Management and Scheduling:

• Experience managing a team of diverse associate trainers and teachers
• Lead the recruitment and training of trainers and teachers
• Schedule trainers and teachers for classes
• Ensure trainer quality during class time to ensure that SSG funding requirements are met

3. Marketing Management

• Marketing Agent Management:

a. Liaise with agents for class schedules and learners list

b. Onboard new agents to our SOPs on their learner registration

c. Ensure agent compliance with SSG WSQ marketing standards and guidelines

• In-house marketing team management

4. SSG and IBF Compliance

• Full responsibility for Learner registration and compliance for filing with SSG
• Manage class registration via Skilleto and TPGateway
• Ensure all documents are filed as per SOP for SSG audit purposes
• Attendance taking and class payment collection
• Training grant submissions and tracking
• Full filing and documentation of processes
• Ensure SSG Compliance

5. LMS & eLearning Management

• Ensure that learners meet their required eLearning hours
• Enrol learners into the eLearning LMS

6. Train and mentor junior team members

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior experience managing WSQ and SSG programmes and training an asset

• Must be fast learner with new SSG requirements and systems

• Degree preferred but not required. Minimum GCE A levels or Polytechnic Diploma

• Independent worker and self-starter

• Able to lead teams when necessary

• Must be tactful and respectful

Interested candidates, please submit your CV to info@leadershipinstitute.sg

We are sorry and regret that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Business Development

· Execution of local market education strategy as per brand strategy and alignment.

· Drives salon business development and brand positioning via trainings on product, services and soft skills.

· Uphold brand values and 7K standards to drive strong brand love and luxury mindset with internal and external stakeholders across all execution.

· Lead the conception and adaptation of new education and training projects beyond current product and services. This includes additional brand-led initiatives and division’s education projects.

· Conduct education sessions for direct-to-consumers via Live/recorded sessions on online platforms and business partners events / masterclasses.

· Identify opportunities and/or gaps, analyze in-salon market share & work closely with brand and commercial team to uplift salon’s productivity

· Education content materials: translation of related materials to local language, vetting through of product and service menus, script preparation for direct-to-consumer education and support to brand on product and services related content.

· Routing plans: 60% on-trade and 40% classes (offline and online).

· Monitor competition and report on market initiatives.

· Build and maintain strong partnerships with network of Care Coaches and Stylists.

Training Excellence

· Create structured training modules and schedules to ensure efficiency and productivity to reach out to targeted trainees to all channels of distribution, including but not limited to Sephora, Salons and Marketplaces.

· Track performances and efficiency of education sessions accordingly to brand and global KPIs.

· Execute trainings for internal stakeholders in-line with brand initiatives.

· Drives usage and manage local content on Access (online education platform).

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

EMBODIES BRAND IDENTIY & KNOWS SELECTIVE BEAUTY UNIVERSE

· Master brand identity and knows sense of purpose

· Masters fundamental knowledge : products, categories, gestures, sales and service

· Master competition, market, clients, and trends knowledge

DRIVES BUSINESS THROUGH SERVICE & RETAIL EDUCATION

• Elaborates service & retail education plans aligned with business priorities

• Cooperates with 360° internal and external stakeholders guarantying a consistent customer experience

• Pilots & monitors Retail Education's Efficiency

DESIGNS,TRANSMITS & EMPOWER

• Designs appropriate learning solutions for Customer Experience

• Delivers & transmits Education Contents • Provides personalized follow-up & coaching

• Animates learning communities with passion

ELEVATES CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE & SERVICE ATTITUDE

• Fosters empathy

• Knows customer profiles & transmits customer centricity

• Continuously elevates services standards and POS execution according to brand specificities

OTHERS

· Strong training capabilities to conduct engaging training sessions both online and offline

· Strong sense of luxury

· Experience in professional hair industry is a plus, but not necessary

· Digitally savvy. Knowledge and expertise in the latest gear, social apps, editing programs, equipment to do online trainings/livestreaming

· Competent on Microsoft office suites and social media apps

· Strong team player and collaboration spirit

· Able to conduct training sessions effectively in English and Mandarin

L'ORÉAL COMPETENCIES

· INNOVATOR

· STRATEGIST

· PEOPLE DEVELOPER

· INTEGRATOR

· ENTREPRENEUR

Training Design of Training Development Project

Designing and aligning Learner-centric Pedagogies into each Training Development project – using an established templated framework, to meet the defined Learning Objectives.

Training Development work

• Development of new Lesson Plans (LPs) and review of existing LPs to incorporate/align with the latest Lesson Objectives, Content, and Methods of Instruction (MOI) required to meet the desired Training Outcomes.
• Development of new Lesson Materials (LMs) and review of existing LMs to align with revised LPs in terms of the Lesson Objectives, Content, and Methods of Instruction (MOI). New/reviewed LMs should be in digital/electronic form so that they can be loaded, archived, accessed, and transmitted on the Authority’s web-based Learning Management Systems (for online and classroom learning), and also be editable using software applications. LMs shall include (but not be limited to) the following
• Instructional Resources and Aids
• Reference Publications (excluding the Authority’s SOPs, Safety Guides, and/or as defined by the Authority)
• Presentation Slides (with interactivity up to simple branching scenarios)
• Formative Assessment Questions/Quizzes (using online/web-based applications or embedded into presentation slides).
• Training Videos
• Lesson Notes and Handouts
• Instructor/Facilitator’s Guide
• Assessment questions and scenarios/injects as well as assessment rubrics for Written & Oral Assessment Methods and Practical Assessment Methods and upkeep of the assessment question and scenario banks.

Project Management

• Manage and ensure the effective delivery of Training Development services to the clients. These include coordinating and scheduling the Training Developers to fulfil the planned and ad-hoc training development services as required by the Authority. The detailed coordination arrangement or Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) governing the program management shall be developed by the Contractor and approved by the Authority for implementation.

Requirements

• Diploma in Adult and Continuing Education (DACE) or equivalent
• Qualifications or certificates in Training Development or Instructional Design from WDA, NIE or an accredited training institution such as the Institute of Higher Learning (IHL), or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of education/training industry-related working experience.

Experience in the following areas:

• Developing a Lesson Plan (or equivalent) and drafting the document.
• Developing Training Materials such as slides and handouts and blended learning materials for eLearning.
• Competency in instructional design with expertise in development. Experience in content development project management with experience in all phases of the instructional design process.
• Knowledge of IT systems. Experience with authoring tools such as Dreamweaver, Flash, Adobe Creative Suite, Articulate, Lectora and web page creation skills using HTML, XML and other web technologies.
• Relevant Diploma in Multimedia Design or any related higher qualification or equivalent will be a bonus.
• Ex-RSN service personnel will be a bonus.
• 5 day week
• Working Location: Based in AMK area , need to travel to site often at Changi area
• Strictly Born Singaporeans only

Maestro HR

damien lee tian hong

R1106726

16c8462

Join us as a Payments Release Train Manager

• This is a unique opportunity to join a fast paced and Agile team, responsible for aligning the vision, planning, and interdependencies of many teams by providing cross-team or domain synchronisation of the portfolio delivery and domain pipeline
• With no two days the same, you'll have the chance to be a true servant leader and help ensure consistent Agile delivery at scale
• In this exciting role, you'll enjoy regular engagements with key stakeholders as well as the opportunity to build your network across the bank

What you'll do

In this key role, you’ll be developing and maintaining the release train. This will include the preparation and review of the release and environment strategy, involving plans and estimation, and management of interdependencies. With your vital leadership, you’ll provide cross-team synchronisation, making sure everyone has a clear understanding of how their work helps our customers.

You’ll lead on continuous improvement across delivery via various channels, including improving or removing manual steps, and we’ll look to you to demonstrably improve release train agility and value to end state customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Enhancing deployment and management phases of the development lifecycle, including through Agile coaching and active contribution to release and environment best practice
• Facilitating and fostering the preparation of release and sprint vision, goals and work pipelines and facilitating pre and post planning meetings
• Building and communicating release calendars and iterative planning cycles and synchronising with other release train managers across domains
• Aggregating the programme release objectives into value streams release objectives where they exist and publishing them for visibility and transparency
• Assisting with the economic decision-making by facilitating estimation by teams and the roll up to programme and portfolio levels

The skills you'll need

We’re looking for someone with an expert understanding of running complex projects spanning multiple scrum and non-scrum teams.

You’ll also need:

• Expert level knowledge and proficiency with scaled Agile and management tools and methodologies spanning value stream, portfolio, programme and team levels
• The ability to prioritise and sequence tasks that are to be delivered by the feature teams
• Strong servant leadership capabilities along with the ability to create and share a vision in-line with the bank’s
• Strong stakeholder skills with the ability to influence both business and technical partners
• Experience of running multiple matrix managed teams

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced individual to provide maternity cover for the role of Training & Communications Manager, starting in May 2024. Key Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post Course Delivery From when the course is published, monitor the bookings, answer queries that may come into the LDC email inbox about the course. Send out delegate lists to trainers for the courses. If there are any cancellations/duplicate bookings on courses, create credit notes on Xero to reimburse the money back to the practice/customer. Send out any resources to delegates around 1-week prior to course delivery date. Send out virtual links/venue details about the course 1-week prior to course date. Ensure that any quizzes/polls that are sent over from the Trainer, are put onto the Zoom session ready before the session starts. Classmarker For Immunisation Foundation courses Trainers will send a quiz that must be completed by all delegates to complete the course. Create class marker on the Classmarker website and send the link created to the Trainer ready for session. Once the Classmarker has been completed compile the quiz score, create certificates and send to delegates. Open virtual sessions on Zoom, let the trainer in and any sponsor (if any). When the course starts, admit all delegates and take attendance on the Excel download of the booking form. Once the course is completed ensure that the attendance is marked on the Live View of Wagtail. General Monitor the LDC email inbox for general day to day queries and answer as applicable. Send out information on courses and/or User Guides. Use Wagtail to ensure that users information is up to date if any queries come in regarding password changes etc. Monitor the main LDC phone daily, taking messages or answering queries. Ensure the phones are diverted if on leave/at meetings etc. Keep a live Request List for any courses that are not yet published and monitor. When courses become available, email delegates to inform them and include booking link. Ensure Request List is updated correctly with person being contacted and what date. Any transfer queries get sent to Education Programme Manager. Social Media Create posts for LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X on Canva. If relevant topics are in news, cross reference these to our courses if possible. Ensure to post on social media at least three times per week. Keep a check on the UK National Days social calendar for any fun or topical events that may be coming up in the year. Create and complete a Newsletter using NewZapp and send out every 2 weeks. Keep a track on the insights of social media to see what is working and what isnt. The role will also involve: Attendance and contribution to team meetings around training provision as required. Development and expansion of training opportunities for General Practice staff. Supporting the development of Learning And Development Centre, including the expansion of our existing training offer into other industries as the company grows. Promote career development and progression to support sustainability and retention in Primary and Community Care. Contribute to the planning and delivery of our Masterclasses Training and Development Assist with the induction of new staff, with regard to departmental policies, procedures and IT Systems. The post-holder will be required to attend training courses, including mandatory courses, which may be identified as part of his/her PDP. Contribute positively to team meetings, bringing relevant issues to the meeting, assisting with the development of the service and assisting with projects identified by the team. To attend regular 1-1 meetings with line manager. Other duties that may reasonably be requested in this post. Maintain your own professional development and update your evidence based practice, knowledge and skills Fulfil all mandatory training requirements for Sentinel Healthcare CIC.

Job description

Learning & Organisational Development Manager | $150 - $175k Super  
Standalone role reporting into the HRD with the opportunity to develop and implement strategic L&OD programs.

Global organisation backed by Private Equity
Own the L&OD function and partner with the ELT
Open to being based in Sydney or Melbourne (suburbs location)

The Company Our client is part of one of the largest automotive businesses with origins in the United States to then dominating the Australian market over 40 years ago. Their growth is attributed to innovative practices which has seen their superior quality and service put their name on the map, which is underpinned by the passion of their 1000-person workforce. With a national footprint, our client services, leases and sells vehicles to Tier-One customers in the Australian market, working with them to ensure they

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The NDM Grant Management Team are an ambitious and supportive group, delivering high quality, professional project support across NDM. We have an exciting opportunity a Research Grants Manager to work alongside researchers at the leading edge of science in the largest medical department at Oxford, the Nuffield Department of Medicine, offering an excellent opportunity for career progression in Research Administration.

You will be responsible for the overall research grant management process of an NDM project portfolio including proactively meeting with any grant holders and their business manager within the allocated portfolio, actively managing the administration that underpins collaborations with other institution both in the UK and overseas, and providing additional support as required. You will be representing NDM at meetings to understand the broader research funding landscape and liaise with external funders, as required, and maintain an up-to date knowledge of major funding bodies terms and conditions.

This position also includes delivering training to relevant Professional Services staff as requested, and support with the ongoing training of Senior Grants Officer, Grants Officer and Apprentices within the team. You will implement processes and procedures within your portfolio to ensure compliance with University policies, and provide cover for other Research Grant Managers as required.

It is essential that you are educated to degree level or equivalent together with related experience ideally in the higher education sector or research environment. You will have a working knowledge of the major funding bodies, and of current issues affecting the research funding sector. You will have demonstrable skills in effective people management and the ability to support, develop and motivate staff. Additionally, you will have excellent numeracy skills, high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Prior experience of Oracle Financials software or other financial software is desirable.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.
This position is offered full time on a permanent contract. Please note that the shortlisted candidates will be interviewed on Wednesday 15 May 2024.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Monday 6 May 2024 will be considered. Please quote 172314 on all correspondence.

Research Submitting research grant applications for external funding from institutions such as the National Institute for Health Research. Dissemination of research at national and international conferences. Submission of original research articles for publication in peer reviewed journals. Take overall responsibility for the efficient day-to-day management of the research programme. Ensure all research procedures are developed according to Research Governance Framework, National Research Ethics Committee, Medical Research Council guidelines for Good Clinical Practice and Data Protection, including providing assurance that personal and confidential information is restricted to those entitled to know. Ensure recruitment of participants occurs in line with the project plan. Work with the Research lead, the study team, and relevant bodies, organisations and groups to ensure that the studies meet their targets. Establish procedures to ensure adherence to research study l protocols and administrative requirements. Coordination of study sites throughout the life cycle of the project, including liaison with prisons, R&D departments, site initiation visits, site file set up, site research assistants and site PIs. Development and safe keeping of research data files, ensuring that all research data are kept in line with ethical approval and governance procedures. Monitor any required blindness procedures and ensure appropriate action when the blind is broken. Monitor adverse events and ensure timely and appropriate action is taken. Manage the recruitment, retention, training of research assistant(RAs) across study sites alongside the site PIs who have line management responsibilities for each site RA. Line management responsibilities including appraisals and supervision of researchers and study administrator at coordinating site (GMMH). Oversee risk management of research studies. Produce meaningful study data in a timely manner thus enabling the study team to predict and plan any issues that warrant changes in the study protocol, funding or time. Act as the primary point of contact for all external and internal agencies. Contribute to development and submission of research grant applications for external funding if relevant to the role and CPD. Coordinate and contribute to dissemination of study outputs e.g. seminars and presentations at local Trust sites, writing and submission of original research articles for publication in peer reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences. Coordinate the preparation and publication of data, reports and information, ensuring that these meet legislative, contractual and ethical requirements. Undertake such CPD activities as are required to maintain and enhance research skills necessary for the development and delivery of high-quality research. Receive regular supervision and management from a senior staff member in accordance with Good Practice Guidelines. Policy and Service Development Follow professional guidelines and standards, Trust policies, and team procedures, protocols, and guidance in completion of work tasks. Contribute to the development of Trust research governance activity. Human Resources Contribute to the induction of new team members including researchers, undergraduate placement students, volunteers, and study administrator. Provide research management supervision of research assistants and line management supervision to GMMH-employed staff. Communicate with service users, carers/relatives, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders complex and potentially emotive information regarding capacity to provide informed consent for research participation, eligibility (or ineligibility) for particular research studies Communicate, when appropriate, with service users, carers/relatives, and other healthcare professionals if a participant wishes to withdraw from a research study. This includes facilitating decision-making for continued participation or withdrawal and gathering feedback on reasons for withdrawal which may include complex personal circumstances/difficulties Coordinate, liaise and communicate with the Research Advisory Group (RAG) on a range of matters including their own wellbeing and any support required, research trial consultations such as feedback on trial documents or procedures, and research planning and dissemination.Contribute to the supervision and mentoring of undergraduate and postgraduate students and volunteer Research Assistants (RAs). Research and Innovation Use contemporary theory and research to develop and test effective treatments and service models. Develop and manage externally-funded large-scale clinical research projects. Contribute to GMMH research governance activities, including scientific appraisal of research applications. Contribute to the coordination of research activities within GMMH. Contribute to Research and Development activities of GMMH, including conducting pilot studies, experimental studies and clinical trials Contribute to publication of peer-reviewed scientific papers outlining results of work completed in the study. Disseminate research findings via seminars and conference presentations. Provide project management of R&I activities. Information Technology and Resources Maintain up to date research records in line with CONSORT statement guidance. Undertake quality assurance checks on research database. Statistical and qualitative analysis of research data using relevant software/databases. Produce regular reports regarding trial activities against the research milestones for the trial management e.g. Research Management and Trial Steering Committees, finance updates, data monitoring and ethics committees, and external funder as required Financial and Physical Resources Be a responsible authorised signatory for payments as delegated e.g. for equipment, travel expenses and training. This can also include significant payments for recharges to other institutions such as Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and other NHS Trusts. Manage and monitor project spending including regular meetings with the designated GMMH Research Finance Manager, HEI, NIHR andand relevant Research Finance Managers when necessary. Observe personal duty of care in relation to equipment and resources at work. Provide cover for management of petty cash float system for the department. Produce research project costings for the study and related grant applications and to develop payment schedules with other institutions. Check invoices and requisitions against payment schedules in sub-contracts with different institutions.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else

Join us as a Payments Release Train Manager

• This is a unique opportunity to join a fast paced and Agile team, responsible for aligning the vision, planning, and interdependencies of many teams by providing cross-team or domain synchronisation of the portfolio delivery and domain pipeline
• With no two days the same, you'll have the chance to be a true servant leader and help ensure consistent Agile delivery at scale
• In this exciting role, you'll enjoy regular engagements with key stakeholders as well as the opportunity to build your network across the bank

What you'll do

In this key role, you’ll be developing and maintaining the release train. This will include the preparation and review of the release and environment strategy, involving plans and estimation, and management of interdependencies. With your vital leadership, you’ll provide cross-team synchronisation, making sure everyone has a clear understanding of how their work helps our customers.

You’ll lead on continuous improvement across delivery via various channels, including improving or removing manual steps, and we’ll look to you to demonstrably improve release train agility and value to end state customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Enhancing deployment and management phases of the development lifecycle, including through Agile coaching and active contribution to release and environment best practice
• Facilitating and fostering the preparation of release and sprint vision, goals and work pipelines and facilitating pre and post planning meetings
• Building and communicating release calendars and iterative planning cycles and synchronising with other release train managers across domains
• Aggregating the programme release objectives into value streams release objectives where they exist and publishing them for visibility and transparency
• Assisting with the economic decision-making by facilitating estimation by teams and the roll up to programme and portfolio levels

The skills you'll need

We’re looking for someone with an expert understanding of running complex projects spanning multiple scrum and non-scrum teams.

You’ll also need:

• Expert level knowledge and proficiency with scaled Agile and management tools and methodologies spanning value stream, portfolio, programme and team levels
• The ability to prioritise and sequence tasks that are to be delivered by the feature teams
• Strong servant leadership capabilities along with the ability to create and share a vision in-line with the bank’s
• Strong stakeholder skills with the ability to influence both business and technical partners
• Experience of running multiple matrix managed teams

Sales Manager

• Responsible for selling to customers in Singapore and assigned geographic territory or industry within Singapore.
• Leads deal pursuit by focusing on new business or up-selling within the accounts and securing new accounts.
• Requires a solid understanding of the Product and Services portfolio and process allowing them to evaluate the customer business case and develop a compelling sales message substantiating the services value proposition.
• Works with all levels of the account and may manage a very large pursuit team.
• Works on deals that are typically very large and require complex consultative customer proposals, and tailoring strategy and solutions to meet the needs of the customer.
• These jobs focus on selling to customers, typically through work that occurs outside the company offices

Requirement

• Must Have experience in Education Sales

Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills

Proven sales executive experience, meeting or exceeding targets

Previous experience as a sales executive, sales manager or sales and marketing director

Ability to communicate, present and influence all levels of the organization, including executive and C-level

Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close

Proven ability to articulate the distinct aspects of products and services

Proven ability to position products against competitors

Ability to understand the impact of operational initiatives from a sales or marketing person's perspective

Demonstrable experience as head of sales, developing client-focused, differentiated and achievable solutions

Ability to prepare reports and use of appropriate mode of communication. Must be proficient at analyzing data, building reporting and making strategic recommendations based on data and trends

Ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines

Proven success working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Keen business sense, with the ability to find creative business-oriented solutions to problems

Research Strategy and Governance Manager

Fixed Term, Full Time

up to £70,364 per annum

Location: Chelmsford

Working Style: Anywhere worker

Closing Date: 2nd May 2023

Please note this role will be offered on a fixed-term contract or secondment basis to January 2025.

At Essex County Council, our work impacts the lives of over 1.5 million residents. We work hard to meet our residents' needs - from protecting vulnerable children, to helping older residents remain independent; from improving quality of life through better public health, to unlocking economic opportunities across our towns and cities. We need to take decisions based on meaningful insight and high-quality, ethical research. This is where you come in.

About the role

As our Research Strategy and Governance Manager, you'll join a senior team that is responsible for delivering high-quality research and analysis, and for developing the wider council's research capability. In this role you will lead work to enhance our research governance - establishing a council-wide approach to ensures all the research we do is high quality, ethical and shaped with input from residents and communities.

In this role you will engage with researchers, stakeholders from across the council's different service functions and with our most senior leadership forums to shape the council's strategy around public involvement in research, equality diversity and inclusion in research and to develop and embed an enhanced framework for research governance. You'll need to navigate a complex political environment, and using your experience to identify established best practice, and where new thinking and innovation can add most value. You'll build strong and productive working relationships with senior stakeholders across the council and beyond.

In return, you can look forward an excellent rewards package, as well as flexible working and long-term career opportunities.

Responsibilities

In this role you will be responsible for:

• developing and embedding an enhanced approach to research governance for ECC that ensures all research meets high standards in terms of quality, ethical practice and public involvement.

• ensuring expertise and knowledge is shared across ECC to develop capability in terms of, breadth and depth of specialist knowledge.

• equipping the organisation to ensure it can innovate and adopt new ways of working.

• offering new insights and intelligence on solutions around research governance, research ethics and public involvement;

• developing highly respected professional and academic networks which will ensure opportunities for working collaboratively or in partnership, that will further enable the development of skills, knowledge and expertise.

• liaison with universities and professional bodies to engage in joint working practices and activities which are mutually beneficial to all parties.

• responsible for establishing productive relationships across both the public and private sector in supporting the opportunity for coaching and mentoring ECC to broaden its capability.

• Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

We're looking for people with significant experience research and in embedding change in for large, complex organisations. You'll have a track record in delivering research that impacts strategic decision making, possibly, but not necessarily, in a local government setting.

We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent by experience with specialist knowledge and further qualification.

• Evidence of continuing professional development and mastery in research, research governance or a related professional area.

• Experience of working with other specialists and Directors across both the private and public sector to deliver significant change.

• Experience of developing others to enhance functional capabilities across the organisation and inspiring a team of qualified professionals and experts.

• Commercial awareness in developing business opportunities to further the objectives of the organisation.

• Evidence of significant influencing skills in demonstrating what can be achieved and how this can be delivered.

• Evidence of creativity in exploring business opportunities.

For more information or an informal conversation please contact Alastair Gordon, Head of Profession Research and Citizen Insight, via Alastair.Gordon@essex.gov.uk or 07739 104238.

Why Essex?

Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us here.

Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.

We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.

What you should do next

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the link.

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email resourcing.team@essex.gov.uk

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