Would you be interested in joining an award-winning and innovative academic publisher?
We have a new vacancy at Emerald Publishing! A great opportunity for a Commissioning Editor to join us and play a key role in our journals publishing team.
This is a 10 month fixed term role to provide maternity cover in the first instance. This role is home working for the time being and even when our Yorkshire offices open back up, home working will be the new norm. This means we are completely flexible on location.
Who Are Emerald?
Emerald Publishing is a global publisher linking research and practice. Founded in 1967 to champion new ideas that advance research and practice. Today, we continue to nurture fresh thinking in applied fields where we feel we can make a real difference. We publish over 300 journals, more than 2,500 books and over 1,500 case studies, via our dedicated research platform.
Part of Emerald Group, a global learning organisation with a presence in 130 countries worldwide, bringing together Emerald Publishing and Emerald Works.
The Role & Team:
As Commissioning Editor-Journals within Emerald Publishing, you will be joining a dedicated journals team, managing and developing an allocated portfolio for commissioning, focusing on increasing our output of content aimed at delivering real world societal impact. Playing an active part in the wider team, you will work to ensure that Emerald is a leading voice for our chosen communities.
We need someone who…
The ideal candidate will be a team player who is proactive, enthusiastic and passionate about their subject communities. Someone who is solutions-driven and committed to the idea that research should help to provide answers to real world challenges.
Role Freedom
Within this role you will have the freedom to get involved in a wide range of projects which will offer the opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge.
**As mentioned above this role is a 10 month fixed term contract to provide maternity cover, to start no later than 19th April 2021. Please apply ASAP as interviews will start before the closing date and the advert may close earlier than listed**Commissioning Editor - Journals - Emerald Group (current-vacancies.com)
Come and work with us the “TT Way” which means we do the right thing, bring out the best in each other, achieve more together, champion expertise and get the job done…well! With approximately 4800 colleagues we operate from 27 locations around the world. Building the expertise of our people is critical to the future success of our organisation.
TT Electronics is a global provider of engineered electronics. We collaborate with customers in the transportation, industrial, medical, and aerospace and defence markets, providing them with engineering expertise and support through a global network of specialists and world class facilities. As a responsible employer we encourage all our people to “give something back” by supporting the local communities in which we operate.
In Rogerstone, Newport, South Wales we specialise in low volume, high mix electronics. Our team of 230 employees is part of the Global Manufacturing Solutions division and delivers end to end through life tailored business solutions to world leading manufacturing partners. Rumour has it that we have a good reputation with visiting colleagues from other TT locations, and that our excellent staff canteen facilities are partly due to that.
Introduction
The Strategic Account Manager is the primary interface with the customer and is responsible for managing all aspects of the assigned customer accounts relating to growth, pricing, profit, working capital and customer service. The Strategic Account Manager is responsible for growing the business across the customers divisions and sites by utilising TT’s globally defined account management tools.
Key Responsibilities
Growth
Demonstrate clear leadership of entire TT electronics organisation to deliver outstanding customer service therefore enabling short and long-term growth.
Utilise TT’s account development tools, identify and close significant opportunities across the customers divisions and sites to deliver sustainable account growth.
Utilise the company account management tools, CRM systems, ERP systems and comply with the companies processes to maintain strict account governance.
Maintain and develop wide customer and customer executive relationships to ensure a very high level of NPS.
Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the customer, TT Electronics and the industry to deliver thought leadership and true customer value.
Profit & Loss
Ensure that all new business is awarded, and existing business is maintained at high levels of gross margin and operating profit.
Ensure all TT systems (EFACS, CRM etc.) are updated with the latest standards to deliver operational and financial excellence.
Ensure that all tooling, non-recurring costs and company labour is sold/delivered profitably and there is a timely collection of income.
Ensure that all financial forecasting (Revenue, Order Intake and Order Book), within the current, month, quarter and year outlook is accurate and timely.
Working Capital & Risk
Ensure that TT maintains outstanding working capital across its accounts.
Take responsibility for collection within terms of all accounts receivables.
Secure inventory greater than industry standard turns.
Ensure excess and obsolete material claims are collected in a timely manner.
Take responsibility for closure of timely and accurate customer pricing deviations.
Negotiate, maintain and execute customer contract (MSA, MEPA) to eliminate any risk for TT Electronics.
Monitor, maintain and manage customer credit risk by utilising TT’s credit management tools and processes and make financial commitments on behalf of the company that mirror customer behaviour and financial risk.
Relationship Management
Be the primary focal point for the customer relationship including; strategic growth, customer satisfaction, problem and conflict resolution and escalation.
Work with the Operations teams across the TT Electronics global organisation to ensure TT delivers outstanding operational execution. This includes ensuring we exceed customer request and commit dates (OTD) and we maintain a high level of quality (DPPM). All of these commits must be reflected accurately in the company’s ERP systems.
Proactively look for opportunities to delight the customer and deliver a rich customer experience with TT.
For accounts defined as “global”, this role will manage the relationship across all TT sites globally.
Conduct regular customer meetings including, but not limited to monthly meetings, quarterly business reviews and strategic business reviews
Routinely travel to customer and TT sites globally as needed to accomplish duties and responsibilities.
Establish and maintain standard methodologies for project and program management, in conjunction with existing procedures.
Reporting
Utilise standards tools and processes and regularly report to TT electronics executive management team on customer and account status, opportunities, problems, issues and outlook. This will include significant contributions to the GMS monthly MMR reporting and the annual strategic/budget planning process.
Competency
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Individual must be able to maintain confidentiality and have outstanding business judgment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. A professional image is expected always, and the TT values must be demonstrated whilst delivering work. Candidate will be expected to exhibit high ethical standards and promote the same within the company.
Skills and Experience
Education/Experience/Credentials: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in directly related fields, with a thorough knowledge of the customer and their market. Five plus years direct selling experience in electronic manufacturing or a directly related field.
Language Ability: Excellent communication both written and verbal. Ability to read and analyse periodicals, business reports, correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of executives, managers, customers, team members and the public. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. The Individual must possess a high level of grammatical competence and proofread to a high standard.
Financial Acumen and Numeracy: Ability to read a P&L and Balance Sheet, calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to collect data, solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to maintain a professional and positive image in any situation using outstanding judgment.
Computer Skills: Ability to use office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, slide Presentations, internet browsers, E-mail, and business systems software (CRM, ERP).
Work Environment and Travel: The role holder will primarily be based at their home office with regular travel to our Cardiff site. They may be required to work from another TT site. Sufficient provisions must be made by employee to accommodate his/her working environment. A home office must be sufficient to properly represent a professional work environment without unnecessary distractions. Employee must be able to self-supervise and make appropriate time commitments to the company. UK and some international travel will be required to support job functions.
Desirable Experience:
• Ten years direct sales experience in electronic manufacturing or a directly related electronics field.
• Experience working in a P&L, working capital ownership environment such as Finance, Business Unit leadership.
• Experience working in an electronics manufacturing operations environment. Experience in operational methodologies and tools. Including lean and six sigma manufacturing tools. SIOP and MRP processes and systems.
• Project management and leadership experience with the leadership of cross functional teams to deliver a significant capital equipment project. Related qualifications and tools could be an advantage.
• Advanced IT skills and understanding of systems such as ERP and CRM (Salesforce).
BID WRITER
Warrington (Preferred)
ABOUT US
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s most formidable construction businesses with a vision to be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.
We are committed to agile working, giving our people the freedom and flexibility to adapt their working life around their home life to achieve a proper balance. Our smart working approaches allow greater use of technology in the way we carry out our business, ensuring we provide a working environment that works for everyone.
OUR HIGHWAYS BUSINESS
There has never been a better time to join our family, in particular our Highways business where we have seen impressive growth over the last few years achieving tremendous success under the CDF Framework and Midlands Highway Alliance (MHA) amongst other local authority frameworks. Right now, we are poised for continued growth successfully retendering for the MHA strengthened with additional success on the Regional Delivery Partnership in collaboration with Highways England in the South West and the Eastern regions. We’ve secured a strong pipeline of work over the next few years and in a really strong position to capitalise further so now is the time to update that CV and come and join us, exciting times are ahead!
YOUR ROLE
You will
Experience and Qualifications:
If this sounds like you, be sure to apply TODAY!
IN RETURN
In return we offer an opportunity to work on some of the UKs most exciting construction projects, in a fast-paced environment where each day brings new challenges as well as a great salary and benefits package including car or car allowance, pension, healthcare, discretionary bonus and 28 days holiday plus bank holidays. We will always consider flexible working hours and arrangements.
For more information on this Bid Writer role or to enquire about other positions available within our highways business please contact Donna Apperley
donna.apperley@gallifordtry.co.uk
Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications.
Kennedys is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our team. The successful candidate will support a Partner providing a comprehensive and pro-active Legal Secretarial service. Team Kennedys has operated in Australia since 2006.We handle contentious and non-contentious matters for many industries, and provide claim and coverage advice to insurers and insureds for all lines of business across the globe. With over 2,200 people worldwide and around 110 in Australia. Key Responsibilities
Required experience
About Kennedys Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,200 people worldwide across 42 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field. Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims. We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time. What do we have to offer? We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference. Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable,straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our values are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for. We develop careers in an innovative and collaborative global environment, with our values at the core. We believe that supporting individual growth and development puts us in the best position to attract and retain talented individuals. Regardless of role or level, everyone has access to virtual learning to help you develop your skills, wherever you are in the world. A variety of other exciting opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices as well as a comprehensive benefits package (details are available upon request). We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust. We deeply value the relationships we build with our clients and we know that they value our warm, friendly human approach. We are here to provide answers, recommendations, strategy and tactics. Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested. |
The Social Element is not your typical social media agency. Our number one focus is to help brands build genuine human connections with their consumers. We partner with our clients to find business solutions through human interactions driven by data and insights. We use insights to form strategy, then execute across all areas of social, including social community management, listening, content, reporting, and crisis management.
We pride ourselves in having exceptional talent in our business. As the pioneers of social, we stay at the forefront by constantly creating, learning, and guiding.
Our relationships with our clients are true partnerships as we become an extension of their team: trusted, committed, leading.
We are currently looking for a UK based Social Media Manager to work on a key client within technology. The Social Media Manager is a community management engagement expert that is able to advise and recommend to their client the best methods to deliver maximum customer and partner engagement. They will collaborate with our Communications, Strategy and Insights departments, along with the client, pulling together the implementation engagement approach to create social engagement playbooks, tone of voice training and FAQs. They will write creative engagement responses and also work with the engagement team to ensure the highest quality for the responses.
This role is fully remote.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
THE SOCIAL ELEMENT VALUES
Work according to the company values
HOW TO APPLY
If all this sounds like you, simply upload your CV and a cover letter (or a link to your cover letter video if you prefer). *Make sure to include the following details in your cover letter/video, or we won’t be able to process your application:
Catalogue Data Administrator
Responsibilities:
What you will have:
What we do:
Advanced are one of the UK’s largest and most successful software companies. Our products sit at the heart of some of the country's best-known businesses, charities and public sector organisations, powering their key services and functions. Driven by the millions of people who interact with our products every day in hospitals, schools, transport providers, sports clubs and a wide range of instantly recognisable brands, in our 8-year history we’ve already grown phenomenally quickly with a £254m turnover and 2,300 staff serving over19,000 customers across the UK.
Kennedys is looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our team in the Sydney office. The successful candidate will support a Partner providing a comprehensive and pro-active Legal Secretarial service. Team Kennedys is a global, UK-based firm, and has had a presence in Australia since 2006. In 2017, Kennedys Melbourne opened to reinforce the firm's commitment to the Australian market. The Insurance team in Sydney advise on claims and coverage issues, including professional indemnity, D&O, FI/PI, Marine and Aviation. Key Responsibilities
Required experience
About Kennedys Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,200 people worldwide across 42 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field. Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims. We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time. What do we have to offer? We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference. Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable,straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our values are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for. We develop careers in an innovative and collaborative global environment, with our values at the core. We believe that supporting individual growth and development puts us in the best position to attract and retain talented individuals. Regardless of role or level, everyone has access to virtual learning to help you develop your skills, wherever you are in the world. A variety of other exciting opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices as well as a comprehensive benefits package (details are available upon request). We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust. We deeply value the relationships we build with our clients and we know that they value our warm, friendly human approach. We are here to provide answers, recommendations, strategy and tactics. Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk & Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested. |
The Social Element is not your typical social media agency. Our number one focus is to help brands build genuine human connections with their consumers. We partner with our clients to find business solutions through human interactions driven by data and insights. We use insights to form strategy, then execute across all areas of social, including social community management, listening, content, reporting, and crisis management.
We pride ourselves in having exceptional talent in our business. As the pioneers of social, we stay at the forefront by constantly creating, learning, and guiding.
Our relationships with our clients are true partnerships as we become an extension of their team: trusted, committed, leading.
We are currently looking for a UK based Social Media Manager to work on a key client within technology. The Social Media Manager is a community management engagement expert that is able to advise and recommend to their client the best methods to deliver maximum customer and partner engagement. They will collaborate with our Communications, Strategy and Insights departments, along with the client, pulling together the implementation engagement approach to create social engagement playbooks, tone of voice training and FAQs. They will write creative engagement responses and also work with the engagement team to ensure the highest quality for the responses.
This role is fully remote.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
THE SOCIAL ELEMENT VALUES
Work according to the company values
HOW TO APPLY
If all this sounds like you, simply upload your CV and a cover letter (or a link to your cover letter video if you prefer). *Make sure to include the following details in your cover letter/video, or we won’t be able to process your application:
The Social Element is a global social media management agency delivering high-quality, multi-lingual social media management, customer care, social listening, insight, and consultancy. It also offers crisis management training and simulations via its partner brand, Polpeo.
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The Summer Science Project Administrator will support the Public Engagement team in delivery of the Royal Society’s flagship public event of the year, the Summer Science Exhibition.
For 2021, Summer Science will run online between 8 - 11 July with a digital showcase of cutting-edge research from across the UK. Featuring a programme of content covering everything from the last day of the dinosaurs to the ExoMars Rover, the long weekend will include a mix of innovative digital experiences, live events across the Royal Society’s social platforms and plenty of opportunities to interact with people at the forefront of scientific research.
The successful applicant will support the planning and preparations in the lead up to the 2021 Summer Science, and work on the post-event analysis.
Reports to: Senior Public Engagement Officer
Line manages: None
Pay band: A - £19,565 per annum, pro rata
Location: Carlton House Terrace, London (Temporarily remote)
Hours: 28 per week (0.8 FTE, 5-month fixed term contract)
Interviews: 10 & 11 March 2021
The work of the Summer Science Project Administrator will include:
i) Handling day to day administrative tasks, including scheduling stakeholder meetings, responding to general enquiries, and proofreading of key documents.
ii) Assisting the project team in the management and support of research groups, for example, reminding them of upcoming deadlines and collating content.
iii) Liaising with the wider project team including internal departments, external stakeholders and service providers to support preparations for Summer Science.
iv) Drafting a range of written materials for research groups and other event participants.
v) Processing of payments and any relevant financial forms or documents required.
vi) Drafting, editing, and maintaining content for the website.
vii) Providing general support with the marketing and promotion strategy, such as uploading the events onto free listing sites and Facebook and reaching out to relevant networks and contacts.
viii) Taking meeting minutes, and summarising key actions for stakeholders.
ix) Providing support as required during Summer Science, including Q&A moderation, updating the website and answering enquiries from the public.
x) Performing initial analysis of the evaluation data and feedback, and drafting content for the evaluation report.
xi) Assisting with other post-event tasks, such as drafting thank-you letters.
Education / qualifications / knowledge / interests
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¨ Good written and oral communication skills, and clear writing style | Essential |
¨ Highly organised, and able to manage multiple conflicting priorities and deadlines | Essential |
¨ Good time-management and prioritisation skills | Essential |
¨ Good attention to detail | Essential |
¨ An ability to work under pressure as part of a team | Essential |
¨ Excellent knowledge of office systems and procedures, including computer skills in Microsoft Office and databases | Essential |
¨ An understanding of online communication and marketing | Desirable |
Circumstances
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¨ Able to work on evenings and weekends during Summer Science (8 July – 11 July) | Essential |
Self-management | · Enthusiastic and positive attitude · Reliable and consistent · Accurate and high-quality output · Punctual and meets deadlines · Confident of own abilities
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Working with others | · Willing to cooperate and share knowledge within the team, shares all relevant, critical and useful information · Willing to help others in times of need · Listens to, and acts upon, feedback from senior colleagues and willingly learns from others · Able to give simple presentations to sectional colleagues · Understands that one’s own actions and behaviours will influence how others perceive and engage with the Society
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Resource management | · Is aware of, and works within, budgetary and resource constraints · Organises own workload, prioritising according to business need · Is flexible, and adapts to changing circumstances and priorities · Looks for ways to improve quality or results · Meets the standards of quality expected of their role
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Critical thinking | · Thinks tasks, queries and problems through and considers what they need to know · Uses relevant information when providing a service, solving a problem or dealing with a query · Is open to new ideas and willing to try them · Makes decisions within well-defined guidelines · Uses initiative to select most appropriate solution to straightforward problems
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Adaptability | · Adapts to changes in workload without letting standards slip · Listens to and accommodates the alternative views of others · Takes on new challenges when asked to do so · Is receptive and accommodating when asked to take on new projects outside of their usual job specification.
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Managing people and relationships | · Values and appreciates the importance of feedback · Shares responsibility for the performance and workload of the team where appropriate · Handles requests promptly and politely · Respects opinions and deals appropriately with complaints
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Salary
£26.5k - £39.5k Per Year
Job Type
Full Time
Posted
3 days ago
Would you be interested in joining an award-winning and innovative academic publisher?
We have a new vacancy at Emerald Publishing! A great opportunity for a Commissioning Editor to join us and play a key role in our journals publishing team.
This is a 10 month fixed term role to provide maternity cover in the first instance. This role is home working for the time being and even when our Yorkshire offices open back up, home working will be the new norm. This means we are completely flexible on location.
Who Are Emerald?
Emerald Publishing is a global publisher linking research and practice. Founded in 1967 to champion new ideas that advance research and practice. Today, we continue to nurture fresh thinking in applied fields where we feel we can make a real difference. We publish over 300 journals, more than 2,500 books and over 1,500 case studies, via our dedicated research platform.
Part of Emerald Group, a global learning organisation with a presence in 130 countries worldwide, bringing together Emerald Publishing and Emerald Works.
The Role & Team:
As Commissioning Editor-Journals within Emerald Publishing, you will be joining a dedicated journals team, managing and developing an allocated portfolio for commissioning, focusing on increasing our output of content aimed at delivering real world societal impact. Playing an active part in the wider team, you will work to ensure that Emerald is a leading voice for our chosen communities.
We need someone who…
The ideal candidate will be a team player who is proactive, enthusiastic and passionate about their subject communities. Someone who is solutions-driven and committed to the idea that research should help to provide answers to real world challenges.
Role Freedom
Within this role you will have the freedom to get involved in a wide range of projects which will offer the opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge.
**As mentioned above this role is a 10 month fixed term contract to provide maternity cover, to start no later than 19th April 2021. Please apply ASAP as interviews will start before the closing date and the advert may close earlier than listed**Commissioning Editor - Journals - Emerald Group (current-vacancies.com)