Total 736 Logistics Manager job vacancies in Education / Training category in The United States of America

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.

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 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

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and believe in building the Great Australian Food Company, then you might be the one for us!

Are you ready to lead the Bega Group in our ongoing organisational learning and development journey? 

The Role
Bega Group is looking for a Learning and Development Manager to join our Organisational Development team within the wider People and Capability team.

In this role, you will have the scope to truly make an impact. You will oversee, advise, and support our workforce?s learning and professional development, ensuring their skills and capabilities align seamlessly with our organisation?s requirements and goals.

This role operates in a hybrid model- a mix between our office in Docklands, 3008, and works from home.

Responsibilities

Engage with the People and Capability team and business leaders to develop and implement Learning and Development
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Please see job description for further information. Operational management, including financial management and business development of hosted and institutionally sponsored research. Hosted research Working with the trust finance team to provide overall financial management of the research unit budget, and effective management of individual clinical trial budgets, including financial reporting as required. Alongside the Project Manager that leads the hosted portfolio, conduct feasibility assessments from a financial aspect on all research proposals in line with the unit research strategy prior to site selection, providing expert advice to the consultants / researchers. Act as an authorising signatory for the operational research budget within limits agreed. Will be the lead NCVR national coordinator for the unit and support others as required. Attend and represent the unit at relevant meetings. Build alliances and working partnerships with sponsors. Ensure the Data Validation Task (DVT) are built and maintained in a timely fashion. Ensure invoicing is done in a timely manner and all debt aged debt is chased to reduce risk of financial losses to unit.

Hays Education are working with Outwood Academy Carlton, who are seeking to appoint a School Learning Manager. They are looking for someone with the drive to contribute to an atmosphere of respect, recognition, optimism, celebration and mutual support within the Academy, which promotes equality within and values the diversity of the school community.

You will be required to work closely with the Deep Support Team to support the provision for students who need help to overcome barriers to learning and to develop their full potential, as well as supporting the Vice Principal and the Deep Support Team.

Outwood Academy Carlton places students at the centre of everything it does, with a focus on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, increased student attainment and social and emotional development.

Outwood Academy Carlton seeks applications from outstanding applicants with integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role.

You will be required to support learning through the use of data, strategic intervention and monitoring in order to maximise student attainment. You will monitor all students in the year group, until they leave the academy in Year 11, both academically and pastorally. You will work closely with the Inclusion Team and the Vice Principal Deep Support on Intervention Strategies to support the academic achievement of all students. Your role will have emphasis on intervention and student tracking throughout the day using the school's "Praising Stars" system. You will attend case conferences and other meetings regarding students in your year alongside preparing referrals and reports for those students identified as needing intervention.

You will contribute to an atmosphere of respect, recognition, optimism, celebration and mutual support in the school which promotes equality within, and values the diversity of the school community.

The successful candidate will monitor all students in the assigned year group, both academically and with behavioural issues and will need to have a good understanding of the wide range of problems experienced by vulnerable students.

Achieving Academy status in February 2016 as part of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust, Outwood Academy Carlton is going from strength to strength. Based in the attractive village of Carlton, they offer an exceptional education and are enjoying significant improvement across every key measure and in every subject. They were delighted to receive a 'good' judgement in their January 2019 Ofsted inspection. Inspectors recognised that "Staff morale is high" and that "A well-considered programme of professional development ensures that staff continuously improve their skills and knowledge".

They promote a culture of high expectation and foster a highly positive environment of respect, recognition and mutual support. They promote equality and value diversity. All staff roles contribute to this ethos.

You will be joining a highly regarded Trust that prides itself on a strong shared vision, innovative practice and effective organisation. They guarantee every member of staff CPD and development opportunities and various routes for career progression within the Trust.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Please ensure within your application that your employment and education history are listed in chronological order with any gaps explained.

Advertisements will close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

To view the job description click https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vAI4r6HQsLxvNmuyoYgoZuoKxbj_pFnp/view?usp=drive_link
To view the person specification click https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tj7zp725mfMHEZDrviFHxKSAq1AR5yj0/view?usp=drive_link
This vacancy is being managed by our Recruitment Partner at Hays. If you wish to discuss this post or arrange a visit to the school, please contact Adele Roberts our Recruitment Partner at Hays by using the expression of interest link below or call 0114 2721470 or 07395 244782 or email:

Hays Expression of Interest Form
Closing Date: Tuesday 23 April 2024
ABOUT OUTWOOD
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - WHAT DO WE OFFER AS AN EMPLOYER?
Outwood Grange Academies Trust supports colleagues by funding an extensive range of accredited training courses and apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level. We also offer:Your starting salary with annual increments plus inflation linked increases. The starting salary within the grade advertised will be dependent upon your experience.
You will also receive:

• A comprehensive induction and training process
• Automatic enrolment into an increasingly rare and valuable defined Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one
• Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period
• Holidays: A minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service)
• A range of working patterns are available dependant upon the role
• Automatic enrolment into our Employee Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to:
  • Specialist information on a wide range of work-life issues
  • Emotional support and counselling for a wide range of personal and work issues
  • Legal guidance
  • Financial guidance and debt counselling
  • Child and dependent care support and advice
  • Support for managers

We are also a wellbeing employer with a dedicated wellbeing policy and menopause policy along with menopause champions based in our academies. Other benefits include:

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• Employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing
• Access to various discount sites

For more information on Outwood and a message from our CEO please click here
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) is an education charity and not-for-profit sponsor of primary, junior and secondary academies. We are a dynamic organisation, recognised nationally as one of the highest performing family of schools in the North of England, and we currently sponsor over 40 schools.
Our educational blueprint has been developed through leading and supporting schools over many years. We have used this successful blueprint to sponsor academies and have a transformational effect on children's life chances within very quick timescales.
We feel strongly that academies should enhance the education provision of the community they serve, in addition to driving up standards and playing a central role in regeneration. This is because we believe that improving the life chances of young people is essential to developing a strong local and national economy.
We are now comprised of over 40 schools who work together to ensure that all children, irrespective of their starting point, receive an excellent education. We pride ourselves on meeting the needs of children in our care, including the most vulnerable or challenging.

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Learning Support Manager

Alderwasley Hall School (Lower Site)

Salary details: £24,086.06 to £25,819.26 per annum dependant on experience & qualifications

Job Term: Permanent Appointment following a successful Probationary period

Appointment Type: Full Time

Hours: 40 hours per week Term Time

Additional Benefits: pension, assistance programme and opportunities for training and development

This is a rare opportunity to join our excellent staff team in a leadership role

We have a vacancy for a full time permanent Learning Support Manager. We have a rare opportunity to join one of the country’s largest Special Schools for young people with a diagnosis of Autism, Asperger’s’ Syndrome and Speech and Language Disorders. The split site school is located in the Derbyshire countryside, but this role will be allocated to the Lower Site.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our amazing team.

We can offer you:

· A group of diverse, professional and supportive colleagues

· Quality assured training specific to your individual needs

· The chance to be part of making a difference to the lives of our amazing young people

We are currently seeking an individual with excellent leadership skills who can take on the role of leading and managing our Learning Support Worker Team. You will need to be able to contribute to the creation of a happy, safe and caring environment, which enables our students to learn and communicate with confidence.

We demand flexibility, integrity, hard work, resilience and a deep desire to educate young people. In return, you will receive fantastic support, incredible career development opportunities, an impressive team working approach to education and the priceless reward of knowing that you are making a difference each and every day to the lives of some very unique individuals. Whilst we value experience working with similar young people or within a school environment, we equally value the character of the applicant as we have the ability to accommodate a wide variety of expertise and experience within our teams.

The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care. We are also committed to safeguarding those in our care – all successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks and online searches.

For more information about the role, please the contact the Recruitment Team on 01885 488 096 ext. 12103.

Closing date:- Friday 26th April 2024

Interviews:- Friday 3rd May 2024

Alderwasley Hall School, Alderwasley, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 2SR

ABOUT THIS JOB 
At NielsenIQ, our obsession in helping our clients to grow through a comprehensive understanding of consumer behavior leveraging on the ongoing innovation in technology is what motivates us. Our work helps our clients set growth strategies and determines what products or services you ultimately see in the market and how our clients drive their marketing and trade strategies.

He/she should be recognized having an expertise in Quantitative Consumer Insights with strong market research technical skills, well-versed and hands-on experience in research solutions and statistical modelling techniques including Brand equity/ Health studies, U&A studies, Segmentation, Concept/product tests, Customer Experience and Satisfaction studies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Manager within Consumer Insights team, your responsibilities and key expectations will include

 Insights Delivery:

• Review and finalized draft designs (i.e. questionnaires, analytic plans, reports, presentations) prepared by junior team members.
• Translate data to insights, create compelling stories and powerful synthesis of findings to drive high impact business decisions through insightful and actionable recommendations.
• Support the Associate Director / Director in driving issue-based analyses, build effective analytical presentations and consultative storytelling to clients and presenting to the clients including C-suite management in a clear and compelling manner.

Client Management:

• Provide ideas and thoughtful insights into new ideas and initiatives for clients, showing competency, mastery and consultative influential skill.
• Develop and maintain open-channel communication with top-level clients to create and foster business opportunities.
• Lead and promote strategic conversations and meetings with clients, which result in traceable CI business opportunities
• Further foster strategic clients’ relationship with the aim to provide impactful solutions to clients’ business issues.
• Drive overall client satisfaction to achieve high Net Promoter Score (NPS) and a high performing team environment.

ABOUT YOU
Curiosity drives your interest in what moves the market. You find potential in percentages. Managing time and deadlines comes naturally to you. You’re known for your impeccable organization. Connecting with clients matters to you, and that motivates you to sift through data for a new angle. You can identify the narratives behind numbers, and you’re always looking for what’s next. 

Ihr Team und Arbeitsumfeld:
In 1-2 Sätzen stellen Sie das Team, das Hotel oder den Arbeitsplatz so vor, dass sie die Kultur widerspiegeln
Hinweis: Die Anpassung kann an spezifische lokale oder gesetzliche Anforderungen erfolgen, wie z.B. Arbeitserlaubnis
Unser Engagement für Diversity & Inclusion:
Wir sind ein integratives Unternehmen und unser Ziel ist es, vielfältige Talente anzuziehen, zu rekrutieren und zu fördern.

Please refer to the accompanying Job Description for this role to see a full detailed description of the main duties and responsibilities for this role.

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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