Barnardo's is running an ambitious transformation programme covering infrastructure , security and new system deployments. As a result we need an experienced Infrastructure Specialist to lead the infrastructure and server team.
This is a lead technical position where leadership, mentoring and support of the infrastructure and servers team are equally as important as highly developed technical capabilities . In addition, political astuteness , a customer-centric service ethic, commitment to quality delivery and an open, engaging, "can do" style are also essential.
Working hands-on, at all levels from concept through design to full service and post implementations support & configuration , the individual will architect, manage, and deliver new technology solutions into service in addition to care and maintenance activities for existing systems in collaboration with other technical and operational teams.
Barnardo's is a 150-year-old charity on a journey to transform children's social care . As part of our 10-year corporate strategy, Barnardo's has committed to becoming a digital organisation .
The Digital and Technology team, also known as #futurebarnardos , is part of the Strategy & Performance group. We are responsible for leading a transformation of the whole charity: inspiring it to take a user-centred , data-driven approach to all our operations , products and services, and iterating from small beginnings to big ideas.
Our vision is simple: achieve better outcomes for more children . Along the way we will we equip and empower our staff to provide even better support . We will turn data into insight that leads to improvements in people's lives. We will lead change across health and social care by taking a user-first, evidence-driven approach to problems. And through all this, we will inspire our charitable donors to be even more generous in supporting us.
We are looking for a small group of ambitious , humble visionaries to lead our team, and inspire others across the charity and beyond to help Barnardo's meet its vision. We've written a blog post about our vision, the values we uphold as a team, and the sorts of people we are looking for.
Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers . We welcome applications from women, BAME and LGBTQA+ candidates, candidates with both visible and non-visible disabilities , and neurodivergent candidates, as people under-represented in our sector. We believe it is really important to gather the widest range of views so that we can design and deliver the next generation of products and services for children, families, supporters and staff.
Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore are open to offering flexible working arrangements .
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
About Barnardo's
At Barnardo's we believe in children - no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's.
Our basis and values
Documents
* Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy (Oct 2018).pdf (0.56 MB)
* Infrastructure Specialist - JE2019-091 - D52A.pdf (44.37 KB)
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About the role
Frontline AIDS are part of a consortium led by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), to implement the FCDO UK AID Connect SRHR programme called ‘Approaches in Complex and Challenging Environments for Sustainable SRHR’ (ACCESS). Focussing on innovation and pilots, ACCESS has an unprecedented opportunity to engage communities to co-design, test, evaluate, and refine innovative solutions to better meet the SRHR needs of marginalised populations living in complex and challenging environments. This role is to provide SRHR technical leadership for quality delivery of this programme.
Working closely with the Project Manager, the role provides technical expertise for programme development, quality assurance and delivery of the project working with Frontline AIDS’ partners in Uganda, Mozambique and Lebanon as well as with ACCESS consortium partners more widely. The project aims to strengthen SRHR and HIV integration in complex and challenging environments, including building agency and equity with marginalised people most affected by HIV in relation to their comprehensive SRHR, and applying community driven HIV responses and approaches across the humanitarian-development continuum. The role will contribute to the development of the monitoring, evaluation and learning components of the project to ensure programme quality and that the project is driving innovation as related to SRHR and HIV integration and linkages and the evolution of good practice. The role will contribute to cross programme and organisational learning and synergies on SRHR and innovation.
The role is a fixed term contract from October 2020 – October 2022 (job description attached). Please note this post is subject to the pending contract being shared by the donor FCDO, although FCDO have confirmed the project will be funded
About us
Set up in 1993 to work with community groups in the countries most affected by the global AIDS epidemic, we’ve continually adapted our approach, looking for innovative ways to break down the barriers that marginalise people living with, or at risk of acquiring, HIV. All with one goal in mind – a future free from AIDS for everyone, everywhere.
Everything we do is rooted in our two key beliefs:
- That the lives of all human beings are of equal value.
- That everyone has the right to access the HIV information and services they need for a healthy life.
Today, we work with communities in more than 40 countries, taking local, national and global action on HIV, health and human rights.
Are you the Frontliner we’re looking for?
You are a committed team member with a clear focus on team objectives, as well as your own. You will promote best practice within your field of expertise and challenge ways of working to ensure the highest quality and levels of efficiency. Your actions will be aligned with Frontline AIDS vision and you will inspire the same behaviour in your peers. You are comfortable working in a matrix management environment.
How to apply
Find out more by downloading the full job description and person specification from our jobs page. If you are excited by this opportunity and think it’s right for you, we’d love to hear from you so apply on our website and upload your CV along with a covering letter outlining why you are a great match for this role.
Closing date: 11th October 2020
Expected interview date: TBC
Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults
Frontline AIDS operates a rigorous recruitment and selection process that reflects our commitment to child protection. The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy can be downloaded from our website
Due to the application of UK immigration rules, we unfortunately cannot sponsor this position for anyone that does not have the right to work in the UK or South Africa
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The Natural History Museum is both a world-leading science research centre and the most visited natural history museum in Europe. With a vision of a future in which both people and the planet thrive, it is uniquely positioned to be a powerful champion for balancing humanity's needs with those of the natural world.
It is custodian of one of the world's most important scientific collections comprising over 80 million specimens. The scale of this collection enables researchers from all over the world to document how species have and continue to respond to environmental changes - which is vital in helping predict what might happen in the future and informing future policies and plans to help the planet.
We are at a pivotal moment in our history as we launch a new strategy setting out our role as the natural world faces increasing threats. Building on our world-leading collection, global reputation for science and as one of the world's leading visitor attractions, the NHM has ambitious plans leading up to the 150 anniversary of the opening of the Waterhouse Building in 2031, making this a truly exciting time to be part of the NHM team.
About the role
Our Tech team is looking for a talented Software Engineer to produce robust products, services and integrations that will help deliver the digital ambitions and goals of the Museum.
You will work across multiple projects and technologies to design, build and maintain custom integrations across back-end business and information systems (Dynamics365, Gateway Ticketing), custom web services and APIs (Java and Microsoft .NET) and Content Management System (Adobe AEM) components.
The position offers high autonomy to really make a difference, and support to learn and master new technologies from an existing team of experienced developers, analysts and support staff.
About you
Hands-on development skills will be expected in Java application frameworks (e.g. Spring, Hibernate, Web services) and/or Microsoft C# as well as a solid understanding of a range of web technologies, platforms and protocols. Experience of delivering stable software integrations in a complex technical environment is advantageous.
You also maintain awareness of current web development technology and proactively suggest process and practice improvements.
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 29 September 2020
Interviews expected 8 or 9 October
To apply, please visit and upload your CV with a covering letter, which clearly outlines how you meet our person specification.
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Fixed term contract up to End Dec 2021
£24,000 pa
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One post – West Midlands and South England
We are looking for 2 new team members – one within the West Midlands and South West of England, one within London and the South East region - who love working with people and communities to join our UK wide team of Community Network Developers.
This is a great opportunity for someone with strong relationship building skills, experience in developing and growing regional networks inspiring our network members to engage in our campaigns and do more in their communities all year round.
Eden Project Communities aim to improve the happiness and wellbeing of people across the UK by bringing communities together and inspiring them to make positive changes where they live. We are the people behind the Big Lunch – the UK’s annual get together for neighbours – which sees millions of people participating each year. We run a programme of UK-wide mass engagement campaigns and activities creating social capital on a mass scale as well as supporting and engaging thousands of community-minded people all across the UK as part of our Eden Project Communities Network.
As Community Network Developer you will be providing a vibrant calendar of events and activities offline and online for our network across your region, grow our network in your region – not only in scale but also in depth – and help us increase awareness of and participation in all aspects of the programme, including our Community Camps, online workshops and trainings, network events and The Big Lunch.
It will be part of your role to establish and develop strong relationships with people across our network, regional partners and the organisation as part of our peer to peer support structure. We see ourselves as a back-bone organisation offering structures, events and opportunities for our network members to connect, learn and inspire each other.
You’ll bring
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience is community development, campaigning or project management
- Strong track-record of successfully supporting and growing networks of people
- Experience in the community or charity sector (paid or voluntary)
- Strong relationship building and communication skills that create a welcoming and open space for people to connect, learn and grow together
- As a natural host, you’ll be familiar with setting up and running online and offline events that bring people together
- A passion for communities and a drive to create stronger and happier communities across the UK
Working for the Eden Project (Charity number 1093070), roles within the programme are funded by the National Lottery through The National Lottery Community Fund. This is a fixed term contract to the end of December 2021 subject to funding. The post holder will be based from home within the region and will be required to travel across the territory, the UK and to the Eden Project in Cornwall for key events and meetings. You will be part of a team of Community Network Developers, supported by our England Network Team Leader.
The closing date for applications is Monday 19th October 2020.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
A new opportunity has arisen for a Computing Support Officer. This involves a range of tasks to support the smooth and secure running of the information systems of their organisation, including installation and maintenance of both hardware and software, and providing documentation and support to staff.
IT Support Officer Responsibilities:
- Working under the supervision of the Senior Systems Manager to operate and maintain the Trust’s computer
systems.
- Working with the Senior Systems Manager to identify and implement significant new developments as appropriate to the Trust’s computing requirements.
- Providing a high quality computing service for all staff as well as maintaining up-to-date guidance
information to support this. Providing timely and effective support to users with respect to the resolution
of computing problems.
- Working with the Senior Systems Manager to provide a high quality computing service for volunteers
and the public by maintaining and developing the infrastructure needed to support the on-line
applications.
- Maintaining and operating the Windows and Linux systems used to support the services.
- Working with the Senior Systems Manager to maintain and enhance the security of, and access to, the network, computer systems and web servers as well as implementation of effective security procedures for all computing systems including firewalling, passwords, file access, encryption, and anti-virus software.
- Assisting the Senior Systems Manager with the administration of cloud accounts for email and document storage; experience of Google Suites an advantage.
- Assisting and occasionally providing cover for the Senior Systems Manager when required.
- Maintaining a good overview of developments in computer hardware and systems software that are
likely to affect the organisation.
IT Support Officer Requirements:
- A solid knowledge of server and desktop PC hardware, operating systems and software. Experience of administration of Microsoft Office desktop, Windows 10 and Google products would be an advantage.
- Good administrative, planning and personal organization skills. Ability to deliver work on time.
- A good level of literacy, numeracy and technical writing skills. Being able to communicate often highly technical subject matter in writing clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audience.
- Supporting staff working remotely with the use of VPN and Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection.
- An understanding of networking, both hardware and logical (e.g. DNS, DHCP etc).
- A technical knowledge of the hardware and software infrastructure required to support an organisation.
- Knowledge of backup software and routines to safeguard data.
- An understanding of the configuration and operation of Windows and Linux (ideally RedHat/CentOS) servers.
- Experience of virtualisation ideally within a Xen and Hyper-V environment.
About the Company:
Our client is a UK charity that focuses on understanding birds and, in particular, how and why bird populations are changing. Their vision is of a world where people are inspired by birds and informed by science.
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Thetford, Norfolk IP24 2PU
Salary: £21,138 to £23,487 over 2 years + 11% employer pension contribution
Benefits: Annual leave entitlement on starting is 25 days plus bank holidays (pro rata if part time). The post holder will qualify for life assurance (four times salary) and be automatically enrolled in the personal pension scheme, benefiting from an 11% employer contribution. Other benefits include Employee Assistance Programme, discounts on books, flexible working and social events.
You may have experience of the following: IT Support Officer, Computing Support Officer, IT Support Analyst, IT Technician, IT Support Technician, Systems Administrator, Systems Admin, Technical Support, Desktop Support, Network Administrator, Support Analyst, Helpdesk, 1st Line Support, 2nd Line Support, 3rd Line Support, Windows, Linux, DNS, DHCP, etc.
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Note, this role is 50% working from our new Manchester Office (once the world has settled a little!), and up to 50% WFH.
Role Summary:
Working as part of our new development team, the purpose of the role is to contribute to the creation of the development roadmap and lead elements of the development for internal websites, supporting the Product Director.
Job Responsibilities:
- Using the charity’s current development stack, create and update projects to meet internal and external stakeholder requirements.
- Support discussions with internal and external stakeholders to interpret specifications, update on progress, complete testing and supervise internal and external stakeholder acceptance.
- Supporting the internal development team and external partners, evaluate and create the most effective development route, from third party modules to internal code.
- Support with database design and maintenance across the charity’s platforms
Knowledge/Experience required:
- Experience with technologies including HTML, CSS, SQL Server, Stored Procedures, asp dot net.
- Proficiency with a range of development packages including Visual Studio, Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience with, and knowledge of Dot Net Nuke Evoq would be advantageous, but not a prerequisite.
- Knowledge of design for responsive and mobile environments
- Agile Development process
- Ability to be efficient, productive, and flexible with a dynamic workload
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work within project schedules and deadlines.
All Team Members are expected to:
- Live-by, demonstrate and promote the charity’s values.
- Familiarise themselves with the Charity's Policies and Procedures, held on the CharlieHR system, accessible by all staff at anytime from the website.
- Uphold the Equal Opportunities and Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policies, ensuring effective implementation in all aspects of their work for the Charity.
- Act at all times within the Charity Rules, Policies, Procedures, and any other statutory requirements.
- Be proactive, bring ideas, suggestions and contribute to business improvement.
- Undertake training as required.
- Attend meetings as required including where necessary the occasional overnight stay.
- Observe health and safety procedures in the workplace to ensure personal safety and to safeguard the interests and safety of colleagues, customers and visitors.
- Undertake other duties and responsibilities as appropriate since all staff are expected to work flexibly within their skill level to respond to changing priorities and make sure that customer needs and business objectives are met.
We are looking for people who:
- Are sociable and confident and happy building and maintaining relationships with multiple stakeholders
- Excel at organising their workload and enjoy driving work forward independently
- Think strategically and can change tactics while still meeting larger objectives
We are looking forward to holding video interviews through September and appointing swiftly so we can start delivering a difference. You must have the right to work in the UK without visa restriction to be considered.
Why us?
Speakers for Schools are a dynamic, swift-moving and fast-growing charity. We are on a mission to support a million young people across the UK annually by 2023. Having taken the first steps on the road to achieving this, our team has doubled in size in the past year. This has supported 278% growth in our Experience programme and 10% growth in our Inspiration programme during the past 12 months.
We want to level the playing field, making sure that all young people can access inspirational opportunities and experiences to fuel their ambition.
We are united and unique in our mission to transform lives through raising aspirations of millions of young people every year. Each year, 1,500 senior leaders, celebrities and industry experts deliver a difference to by sharing their story with students in schools and colleges in every corner of the UK. We connect employers such as Disney, The Bank of England, Spotify PwC and almost two hundred others to communities to provide access to the top opportunities for all across the UK. With us, you will be part of inspiring a generation to reach higher, broaden horizons and get equal access to the top.
To keep growing our charity and our impact, we need top talent and we are committed to treasuring, developing and supporting them to thrive within their roles.
How to Apply:
Please apply as soon as possible.
Please note, if you do not provide a covering letter your application will not be considered.
Appointees are subject to a successful DBS check, as contact with young people is likely.
The Journey to joining Speakers for Schools:
Interviews will be scheduled as applications are received and will take place over Microsoft Teams.
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Our client, a professional development body, has a unique opportunity to join their digital transformation team. This is a permanent opportunity to join an established team and offers a handson collaborative work environment. It doesnt matter if you favor Power BI or MI, they keen to hear your thoughts on streamlining their information for business use. You will have plenty of support around you from team members who already bring expertise around warehousing and coding. It does offer some flexbile working options and is London based.
Key responsibilities of this Power BI/MI Developer:
* Design, develop and maintain business information solutions
* Gather data across multiple systems to provide detailed reports and visualisations
* Consult stakeholders across the business to gather business requirements
* Take the technical specifications and design, code, test, and aggregate results
* Help to drive a culture of data self-sufficiency in the business
* Participate in the design, development, and analysis of data architecture
* Evaluate, troubleshoot, and improve existing BI systems
It is essential that you have substantial experience of using some kind of BI solution in a similar role. Ideally, you will have a portfolio of sample reports that you have produced and can talk through and be able to demonstrate the value that they have added. Demonstrable experience in a business analysis role translating commercial insight requirements into BI solutions. In-depth understanding of database management systems, online analytical processing (OLAP) and ETL (Extract, transform, load) framework. Knowledge of SQL queries, Stored procedures, SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), MS Excel, SQL Server Analysis Server & PowerBI. Prior experience extracting data via API from ERP/CRM (MS Dynamics) systems. Knowledge of source code management and configuration management. They are not looking for a heads down individual, if you someone who enjoys communicating your work to senior management and other teams in an easily translatable way, then this is the role for you.
To apply for this Power BI/MI Developer, please email your CV to our Office & Specialist Support Team quoting the reference number 73939DW.
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Title: Global Technical Lead – NTD Patient Care and Social Inclusion
Location: UK, Uganda, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria or Senegal
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
Contract: 2 year Fixed Term Contract
Sightsavers works to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities. Within our Neglected Tropical Disease programmes we support a broad range of projects and activities across more than 30 countries that promote an integrated approach to eliminating NTDs
The Global Technical Lead will work closely with the NTD technical director; Senior Global Technical Advisors for Trachoma, Onchocerciasis, Lymphatic Filariasis, Schistosomiasis, and Soil-transmitted Helminths; and Senior Global Technical Lead on Inclusion to guide our approach to ensuring NTD patients have access to services as part of Sightsavers NTD implementation and research portfolio, taking a broad health systems strengthening approach. In addition, to factor inclusion into processes and interventions amongst key stakeholders through advocacy and capacity building, and tracking progress through quantitative and qualitative data collection, analysis, documenting reflection, learning and re-designing.
Main responsibilities of the Global Technical Lead – NTD Patient Care and Social Inclusion
- Supporting the Senior Technical Advisor for Onchocerciasis and LF to develop strategies, policy and frameworks for the implementation of technical activities for LF. Activities include, LF specific prevalence surveys, LF case finding, and provision of services to manage and address lymphedema and hydrocele
- Support the Senior Technical Advisor for Onchocerciasis and LF to ensure current WHO guidelines on LF morbidity management are followed and propose strategies to improve availability, quality and access to morbidity management services
- Work with the senior technical advisor for onchocerciasis and LF to provide Sightsavers country office staff and Ministry of Health partners with technical support for implementation of LF strategy, policy and frameworks, be the primary point of contact for technical advice to Sightsavers supported programmes, projects and research on LF
- Prepare progress reports on LF activities to senior technical advisor for onchocerciasis and LF and NTD technical director
- Where applicable support the development of best practice for integrated case follow-up for lymphoedema and hydrocele cases and quality of care in line with global standards;
- Work with different teams across the NTD Directorate to embed inclusive approaches in programme design and delivery of new programmes. This may entail delivering training and other capacity building as well as the creation of tools and guidance according to the needs of Sightsavers and our partners
- To provide technical expertise, assistance and support across the current Sightsavers NTD portfolio, for operationalizing LNOB country strategies and other inclusion initiatives. The will entail providing direct targeted support to country teams and national stakeholders to ensure that strategies to promote inclusion are effective and efficient.
- To support the collection and analysis of data and evidence to ensure that inclusion efforts are tracked and adapted as necessary ; cross-country learning and sharing will be an output
The successful candidate will be educated to degree level (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, have a background (or qualifications) in LF programmes including Patient Care within development sector, and have experience working globally on disability inclusion and/or gender mainstreaming and in complex environments. Furthermore, we are looking for someone with the ability to work within a complex matrix structure without compromising the roles of key programme personnel and have a successful track record of working in different contexts. Fluency in English is required and fluency in French is desirable, but not essential.
This is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills, so if you are interested in the role and would like to find out more please read the complete Job Description for further details.
Closing date: 4th October 2020
Sightsavers works to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities. Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes, and where people with disabilities participate equally in society.
We are truly committed to creating an inclusive culture which values and recognises diversity as something that will only ever make an organisation better. We encourage anyone to apply who possesses the qualities and behaviours outlined or who believes they have the propensity to learn them fast. You will be joining an inclusive and supportive team who welcome people from all backgrounds.
Sightsavers does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
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Applications Developer
One Housing’s Software Development team is part of IT Operations. The team is responsible for the development and maintenance of business applications and system integrations.
Reporting to the Business Solutions Manager, this Application Developer role sits within the Development team but will also work closely with QA and Application Support.
Technology stack is diverse and includes Azure, PowerApps, Dynamics, .NET Core and Mulesoft as well as some legacy platforms. The IT corporate strategy is cloud-first and API-led so there will be many opportunities to learn new technologies and be part of a transformational journey.
The role would ideally suit a web developer looking to diversify and gain experience in low-code, PaaS and IaaS solution development.
Duties
- Development of well-structured systems which utilise efficient, scalable code that follows our in-house coding standards and best practices.
- Effective and meaningful documentation of systems to ensure ease of support and modification in the future.
- Development of applications that meet agreed functional and technical requirements and provide excellent usability and reliability from a user perspective.
- Effective collaboration with colleagues and internal customers, to ensure that development targets and customer expectations are met.
- Ongoing personal development to ensure that the latest development tools and techniques can be utilised where appropriate.
- To work flexibly, which may on occasion involve out of office business hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
- Attend daily stand-ups and provide updates on tasks in hand, impediments as well as successes.
Benefits
- Annual leave – 28 days plus bank holidays
- Buying and selling annual leave - We know that getting the balance right between work and home life is a big part of supporting our colleagues’ wellbeing.
- Paid time offto volunteer in our communities.
- Season ticket loans
- A healthcare cash back plan – allowing you to claim back cash for you and your family’s routine healthcare.
- Colleague recognition scheme – we let you know when you’ve done a #greatjob
- One Academy – our innovative, in-house learning and development offering, designed to support with your personal and professional development.
- Study leave – up to five days off per year to study toward a relevant qualification.
- Career break - after three years’ continuous service.
About you
You will need the following experience
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Experienced in:
- APIs (RESTful and SOAP)
- CI / CD tools and platforms e.g. Azure DevOps, Teamcity, TFS
- SQL (On-premise and/or Azure)
- C# or similar language
- TDD
- Customer service driven with excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
- A passion for innovation and technology.
- Excellent and proven problem solving and troubleshooting experience.
- Personal accountability and drive for excellence.
- 3 years + professional experience in application development roles.
Desirable:
- Low-code Microsoft platforms e.g. Power Apps, Dynamics
- Integration platforms e.g. Mulesoft, Dell Boomi, Azure
- Javascript frameworks e.g. Angular
- RAML, Swagger
- Unstructured databases e.g. Azure Blob / Cosmos, MongoDB
- .NET Core
- Java or MEL (Mule)
- Agile / Scrum / Kanban
- Containers (Docker, Kubernetes, etc)
About Us
One Housing helps people to live better by providing high quality homes and care across London and the South East. We manage approximately 17,000 homes and have plans to build 5,000 over the next ten years. We also support over 9,000 people to help them live independently.
Our vision is to create places for people to call home and support them to live well. We do this by ensuring our five core values are embedded in everything we do, and by creating teams of dedicated people who share these values and actively contribute to achieving our shared vision.
As an organisation with a strong social purpose, One Housing works in some of the most diverse communities in the UK and their workforce reflects that. We understand the strength we gain from having and supporting our diverse teams. The different skills and experiences that our colleagues from different backgrounds bring to us allow us to make better decisions, consider different views and be an altogether more interesting and cohesive place to work.
We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of their background.
Content Officer, Scotland
(ref: SUS2996)
£24,691 per annum
37.5 hours per week – based in Edinburgh
As part of the Policy & Communications team, this is an exciting new role and an opportunity for a dynamic communications professional to make their mark. The role will include the creation of engaging video, photographic and written content for the Sustrans website and project microsites which promote sustainable transport, active travel and the wider work of Sustrans Scotland to a range of audiences including supporters, key stakeholders, volunteers and the general public. There will also be social media communication outputs and supporting the organisation of events.
You will have relevant experience of working in either marketing, PR, event management, journalism or similar. You will have a high standard of written and verbal communications skills, and a proven ability to write relevant, engaging content for a variety of audiences. You’ll have experience of writing / editing content for the web. You’ll also be equally confident writing press releases and using social media in a professional environment.
You are a team player, with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others. Your excellent organisational skills and ability to plan, prioritise and manage your own workload will be enhanced by your time management skills. You will have an understanding of marketing and communications principles and excellent IT skills, including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. You will also be committed to the promotion of sustainable transport.
Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 5 October 2020. Interviews will take place via MS Teams or Zoom during week commencing Monday 12 October 2020.
Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion. We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.
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