Salary

£40k with a £6,850 car allowance or car option plus 10% bonus potential in the Midlands

Bonus is made up of 80% company 20% personal and was not hit last year but was years prior to that

Based

Remote with 2 days on site in Lutterworth, Leicestershire

(Some travel as per the job description)

Context

• The overall manager who is the PMO Lead does the planning and has the backlog of projects for the digital transformation team.
• The business analysis team will then get the scope and requirements together and put them into a timeline of when to start, depending on the priorities which, can also change at any time.
• Examples of projects can include data cleansing, the simplifying of systems where there is 2 doing similar activities, the delivery of notification alerts of customers which then means looking at how that integrates with ERP and Salesforce and so forth
• The team is 4 x BA’s and about 3 PM’s but with the BA’s not being as experienced (one having 2 of the 4 certifications with the others having just 1 of the 4) , you will be lead where you can whilst being as ambitious as they are.

Role

• As an IT Business Analyst, you will be working as part of the project team where 80/90% of your work will be project based working with business users and SMEs on internal projects with the other 10/20% being BAU.
• These will be IT based projects looking at the interaction of systems and applications whilst working with global teams including; Middle East, UK, Itay and Ireland, and with a mix of stakeholders including Executive IT teams, call centre staff or even the drivers at the Leeds based depot.
• As an IT Business Analyst, you will be technically minded understanding things like API and technical integrations
• The projects have not always had the business analysis done before going into delivery due to them being very deadline focused projects and so you will need to be someone that work at pace and be positive whilst working in an objective driven way.
• With an agile focus you will try do the best you can whilst meeting deadlines, using the agile approach as best as you are able to
• You will be flexible and adaptable and not be too rigid in your approach and ways of working
• You will have some assertiveness in order to challenge people in the project team as and when needed and so operational experience will be useful
• The ability to negotiate, and influence stakeholders will also be key in getting then on the same page and getting things done by; Prioritising what is more important , what is needed, staying scope and deliverables focused and by not being emotionally attached to projects
• As smaller projects arise, you will also find yourself managing these small projects as needed

Other:

• The manager is flexible with people and is very personable and so very relaxed with you coming in on site to Lutterworth twice/week on your own terms and then be remote the other days
• The team is an equal male /female split that are culturally mixed

Interview

1st – With Head of Business Analysis - You will be asked to do 2 slides on what is a BA and how it applies to your skills . The interview will be looking to see how calm and planned you can be

2nd – Asked competency-based questions as well as things like;

• What is the difference between functional and non-functional requirements?
• How could you communicate something complicated i.e., talk to someone about process change by doing slide deck – keep it simple and do not overcomplicate answers or overthink, clarifying is always good in these interviews

Senior Solution Architect www.lr.org

Working as part of the Solution Architecture Team within IS Strategy and Architecture, the Senior Solution Architect is responsible for ensuring that high level designs deliver the business value expected, improves customer experience, aligns to the target architecture, and are optimised to facilitate future change.

The Solution Architect also needs to ensure that subsequent low-level design work and challenges remain aligned to the high-level design. This could cover hands on PoC work through to architectural governance and oversight across the output from vendor led initiatives.

A Solution Architect within a dynamic role and you should expect to be assigned across one or more projects and products based on where strategic investment is being focused at the time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand business drivers and business capabilities (current & future state) and determine corresponding solution designs and change requirements to achieve business outcomes.
• Challenging business requirements and identifying and mitigating architectural significant risks
• Design and lead the implementation of a solutions architecture across a group of specific business applications or technologies based on ’s business strategy, capabilities, and requirements, using approaches such as Service Blueprinting or similar modelling techniques
• Work with partners and vendors to ensure their design work, high level, detailed designs, and implementations are aligned with the overall Enterprise Architecture.
• Understand how technology trends and the practical application of existing, and emerging technologies can evolve business and operating models.
• Advocate, and embed the Guiding Principles of the IS Strategic Vision.
• Define and ensure adherence to product and project architectural guardrails
• Contribute to the continuous evolution and improvement of Solution Architecture and standards including principles, guidelines, standards, and solution patterns to ensure initiatives are aligned with ’s target architecture vision
• Design and direct the governance activities associated with ensuring solutions architecture assurance governance and compliance oversight, including the Technical Design Authority (TDA)
• Ensure all solution architecture design and analysis work is documented.
• Support the evaluation and selection of software products and services, as well as the design of standard and custom software configurations
• Ensure initiatives fit systems or infrastructure to architecture and identify when it is necessary to modify projects to accommodate the solutions architecture.

Technical / Professional Qualifications / Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of design and implementation experience as a Solution Architect, within large and complex digital transformation projects and products.
• Experience of Agile application development, domain driven design, commercial off-the-shelf software, application programming interfaces (APIs), middleware, servers and storage, and database management.

• Have exposure to multiple/diverse technologies and new and emerging technology trends, and their practical application.
• Experience of strategic technologies (or similar), such as API Management (e.g. Azure), CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce Lightning), Finance Systems (SAP ByDesign), Integration (e.g. Boomi), Low Code (e.g. Outsystems & PowerApps)
• Be results-oriented and customer-focused, able to demonstrate good inter-personal skills at all levels of contact and in a wide variety of situations, able to communicate and influence at all levels and in a globally diverse business.
• Experience through your career as the architect responsible for breaking down monoliths into discrete services or working as a solution architect implementing solutions into multiple complex environments. This combined with earlier experience (e.g. hands on development in an OO based language, or implementing SOA based services) should allow an instinctive ability to segregate solutions into discrete reusable building blocks.
• Be educated to bachelor degree level or related study or equivalent experience.

• 80-85K annual salary
• 35 hours per week
• 25 days holiday, excluding bank holidays
• Free healthcare
• Pension 3% employee contribution, employer contribute 10% (up to 15%)
• 15% company bonus

Recruitment Researcher

Why BlackCode?

To work with Co-Founders that have over 35 years IT recruitment experience, previous company Top Billers and Directors that want to improve how recruitment firms operate and treat people. We will achieve this by the art of communication, effectively briefing all parties and managing expectations from the start. Furthermore, we’re providing the opportunity for every employee to be a Co-Owner (33% to be owned by employees).

The Opportunity…

Due to ambitious growth plans we are looking to recruit a Recruitment Researcher on a permanent basis. 

Working in partnership with the Co-Founders, proactively source and recruit high quality candidates and assist with the end-to-end recruitment process. Provide administrative support, candidate delivery and client account management with resourcing projects.

Main Duties

• Review applications, proactively contact and screen candidates to determine their suitability for positions, providing a great candidate experience and advising them on the recruitment process and next steps.
• Proactively search for candidates aligned to agreed requirements utilising a variety of sources, adverts, job boards, LinkedIn etc.
• Interview scheduling and coordination
• Manage candidate relationship and ensure they are provided with relevant feedback regardless of the outcome
• Work closely with the Co-Founders in the preparation of job strategy
• Manage and post vacancy advertisements to promote candidate attraction
• Work with the Recruitment Team to build talent pipelines, developing and maintaining a ‘talent pool’ of potential candidates
• Ensure the best use of social media to attract talent to the business and increase awareness of our opportunities, your market brand, and our company brand.
• Contribute to building your Personal and our Employer Brand, driving recognition in the market
• Support on ensuring all relevant trackers/bots is kept updated
• Support new and existing recruitment initiatives e.g. events
  

What are we looking for?

• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent listening verbal, and written communication skills
• Ambitious & results driven
• Resilient nature with a relentless work ethic
• Positive, can-do attitude and proactive approach
• Exacting service level standards to clients and candidates
  

For those with existing recruitment experience:

• At least 1 years’ experience in a similar role with a proven track record in sourcing
• Familiar with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and CRM systems (We use market leading: Vincere and SourceBreaker)
• Competent in the use of Boolean Searching

What do we offer?

• Remote & Flexible working.
• Company Share Options
• A clear career path.
• Office closed between Christmas & New Year.
• 25 days A/L.
• Quarterly Achiever lunches.
• President’s Club – annual achievers.
• Excellent uncapped commission
• Bring your dog to work.
• Various incentives for monthly achievements (late start, early finish, long lunch,
• Early finish Friday.

Digital Project Manager

Graphite is a digital design consultancy headquartered in Brighton, with the team working remotely in the South East of the UK. 

We’re a team of creative and strategic specialists on a mission to make a measurable difference for people’s health around the world. Every day we work with global healthcare and pharmaceutical organisations, helping to innovate and enhance their digital customer experiences.

The Role

A mid-level position within the Graphite Delivery team, you will work closely with the in-house talent and clients to deliver projects, ensuring high quality outcomes, and timeliness of delivery.

Joining our Client Services / Delivery team, you will act as a key point of contact for several of Graphite’s key projects, and will partner with client side Project Managers, Product Owners and Managers to deliver large digital creative and build projects with the support of our experienced team.

The projects you will manage will mainly be digital products, and you will be working mainly with our in-house strategic, creative and technical experts to deliver them.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating clear project communications through regular project ceremonies
• Authoring project documentation and reporting to the wider business
• Maintaining (and improving) the standards of project documentation and ensure that templates are kept up to date and consistently used by all team members.
• Facilitate sharing of best practices through collaborative working
• Working closely with our production team, external suppliers and partners to deliver high quality work that delights our customers
• Capturing user stories, managing tickets and providing status updates via Jira

Required

• Knowledge of web technologies, capabilities and limitations
• Basic knowledge of creating and managing projects, ideally in Jira but training will be provided
• Experience with helping to manage technical projects and working with creative and technical individuals
• A good understanding of design and the importance of a great user experience
• Highly organised and efficient
• Confident working with others to inspire a high-quality standard
• Should communicate with warmth and positivity
• 1 year of agency experience (significant relevant client side experience also considered)

Optional

• Scrum certification and experience would be a plus but we can provide CSM training if required 

Benefits

• Personal development budget for training and conferences
• Private Healthcare Insurance cover
• Monthly team lunch, pub visits, Summer and Christmas parties
• Chill-out area for when you need to change space or need some alone time
• Free professional advice and support ranging from mental health to finance

Salary

£30,000 to £38,000 a year (Depending on level/experience)

Application Process

Please apply via our online application system and include a covering letter along with your CV. 

Graphite Digital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, disability, age. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism and inclusion within our workplace.