Interim Business Analyst

Interim Business Analyst

(3-6 month contract)

£250 – £350 per day depending on experience

London

Full time

The Business

My client is a modern, vibrant and innovative international events company with major offices in London. This owner managed business has grown significantly over the last 10 years supporting major festivals, headlining musicians and high-profile events in the fashion industry. Their technical expertise with large scale lighting, sound and staging systems has earned them a world-renowned reputation.

Continued success has resulted in several transformation projects to ensure the business is well positioned for further growth.

The Role

Due to the project based nature of the industry the business has prioritised improving its reporting capabilities to benefit decision making and profitability.

As Interim Business Analyst your role will be to work closely with the Managing Director and operational heads to develop the existing basic suite of reports based on their recommendations and your own technical insight.
The company uses Crystal Reports drawing data from an SQL database.

The Candidate

We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst with recent experience supporting a transformation project.

Your experience must be ‚hands on’ whether you have gained this in a small or large company.

Essential pre-requisites for this role include strong SQL skills and good working knowledge of Crystal reports.

Otherwise you will be a confident individual available to work at short notice from the head office in London.

If you are interested in applying please send your CV with a contact number and details of your desired remuneration

Test Project Manager – Automation – Selenium – CONTRACT

A global Travel Management Organisation seek a Project Manager with experience in Test Automation (Selenium)

Overview

Responsibilities

Define the UAT Automation scenarios to feed into the acceptance testing automation development team

Develop strategy to optimize gathering of information for UAT automation and focusing on highest ROI items

Work with internal and external stakeholders to capture product objectives and requirements
Use data drive decision to deliver relevant scenarios / outputs

Work with counterparts from other product groups to create holistic requirements with clear criteria for success expected outcomes business scope & value of each proposed requirement.

Create end to end user stories for product features and functionality including:

Workflow requirements

Process mapping & optimization

System integration requirements

Business logic and configuration recommendations

System delivery and design recommendations

Reporting metrics

Provide recommendations and alternative solutions to management for decision making

Provide input into project plans and activities & manage requirements delivery deadlines

Participate in scheduled meetings

Participate in ad-hoc analysis of situations

Become a automation expert and advocate for customers

Delivery of high quality agile user stories with clear business value

Ability to understand product performance and adaptable to changing direction

Supports products delivered

Processes, structures implemented to streamline end to end process

Process/Products support revenue generation and cost savings

IT Project Support Analyst

An IT Project Support Analyst is required to join an award winning organisation that specialise in a diverse range of training and qualifications. Our client works with industry bodies to ensure their courses and qualifications are fit for purpose, meet industry requirements and ensure safe working practices.

As an IT Project Support Analyst you will be required to provide support for the delivery and implementation of the company’s web based business applications to staff and customers and to help ensure that projects are delivered to specification and on time.

Salary £27,000 – £30,000

Hours of Work- Monday to Friday 08.30 – 17.30

Responsibilities

* Help to ensure that staff and customer specific needs are met by the solutions of the business
* Assist with the implementation of new technology based products
* Maintain customer relationships from a technical and operational perspective ensuring they are always kept up to date with new developments and changes
* Updating user guides, product overviews, captivate videos and additional material
* Perform changes and updates to SQL, databases, including both data and scheme updates
* Investigate and diagnose data or database problems when needed
* Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of all data relating to the role in accordance with IS27001 and the terms of the role

Skills & Experience

* Experience of supporting and maintaining technology solutions
* Experience of investigating problems with technology solutions
* Have the ability to produce detailed system specifications
* MS SQL and MySQL
* Database Management (SQL Server and MySQL)
* Database administration procedure
* Software development and deployment methodologies
* Wiki and Software development software
* Must have the ability to work on your own initiative

Desirable

* Web technologies – HTML, CSS, PHP, C#, Net, Drupal
* Project management methodologies
* Design and build reports for KPI’s/customer data
* Working as part of a SCRUM team

If you have the right skills and experience, please apply today.

Cordant People are an equal opportunities employer

CP3

Cordant is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Functional Analyst (Trading Systems)

Functional Analyst (Trading Systems)

Johnson Matthey is a FTSE 100 speciality chemicals company. Founded almost 200 years ago they are a leader in sustainable technologies. Over 90% of their sales come from products that have sustainability benefits and improve the quality of life for people all over the world.

Position: Functional Analyst – Trading Systems
Location: Paddington, London
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £Competitive

Closing date for applications: 25th August 2107

About the role:

It is an exciting time to join Business Information Services (BIS): they have embarked upon a ground-breaking programme of work to ensure that their IT capabilities are not only able to support and integrate updated technologies, but can also offer insight into future IT tools that could provide them with a competitive edge and improved operating efficiencies.

As they continue to build their new Trading Systems Applications Support team, they are looking to recruit a Functional Analyst to providing on-going functional and development support for the Trading Systems business solutions to ensure that current and future business requirements are met.

Responsibilities:

– Ensure the technical integrity of the end to end solution, providing on going technical and configuration management for the technical components that comprise the Openlink Endur service
– Work with business users, service providers and JM teams to plan, manage and execute the maintenance roadmap – service and enhancement packs, and essential maintenance releases
– Provide technical support for the Endur trading solution including application components, database management and configuration management of all technical environments
– Act as the trusted technical authority regarding the Endur technical solution: managing SVN code, job management and monitoring, data archiving and retrieval, and integration with other 3rd party products (e.g. Bloomberg, Reuters)
– System troubleshooting and problem solving together with third party suppliers and other BIS resolving groups
– Together with third party suppliers and other BIS teams, ensure the integrity of the technical design, ensuring capacity, availability, system access, monitoring and control mechanisms are in place
– Communicate issues and escalate appropriately to software developers and analysts for resolution
– Ensure that at all times company Policies, Standards and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are adhered to

About you:

– Deep functional and technical knowledge of the Endur platform built up from project implementations, service support and Version 9.x versions upgrades within highly customized environments
– Experience of working with global trading communities modelling and documenting business processes
– Proven experience in developing custom screens, reports, core trading functionality and interfaces / integration tooling
– Strong Technical skills, including ability to query databases, perform system audits, monitor performance and provide solutions to optimize services
– Experience in gathering functional requirements from business users and communicating the requirements to the development team (in the form of a build specification)
– Experience in performing Functional and non-Functional testing in support to defect resolution
– Experience in facilitating and supporting User Acceptance Testing and providing support during go live transition periods

You may have experience of the following: Functional Analyst, Functional Consultant, Business Analysis, Business Analyst, Business Solutions, Business Information Services, Business Systems Analyst, Systems Analyst, Systems Architecture, Systems Architect, Solution Architect, Architect, Technical Lead etc.

This vacancy is being advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment, the UK`s leading Online Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment are those of an employment agency. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, and we confirm that we will gladly accept all applications

Trainee/Graduate Account Executive

IT Solutions Business

Trainee/Graduate Account Executive

Reading

£25,000 – £30,000

Bonus + £10,000 OTE in your first year

We are currently looking for a hardworking, goal driven candidate to join a leading IT Solutions business, based in Reading, as an Account Executive.

THE ROLE:

The Account Executive will be part of a team of other highly successful Account Managers and will have the opportunity to work within a fast growing company in the centre of Reading.

Key responsibilities for the Account Executive will include;

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Dealing with existing clients
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Managing a portfolio of new and existing accounts
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Up selling and cross selling to new and existing clients
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2 days working inside the office, 3 days working outside the office and meeting clients

THE PERSON:

Based in the Reading office, the ideal Account Executive will have the following skills and experience;

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1 years sales experience
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Must be educated to degree level
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Must hold a full UK driving licence
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Must be able to build rapports with new and existing clients
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Must enjoy working under pressure in order to meet deadlines
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Must be self-motivated and be able to work effectively as part of a team

THE COMPANY:

The company are rapidly growing to become a leading provider of IT Solutions, selling to clients in both the UK and Europe. With over 25 years experience within their market, the company have more than 30 offices worldwide and are now looking to expand into new areas with the help of their teams in Reading.

The ideal candidate for the Account Executive will be looking for their next step towards a long term career and will have the drive to develop and progress within the company.

The company are looking to interview ASAP so if interested please apply now

Software Test Engineer

We currently recruiting Software Test Engineers to work for a well established organisation based in Peterborough. You will be working closely with a small Development Team. So coding experience or an appreciation there of would be advantageous. We currently have a need for both junior candidates aswel as experienced Software Testers

You will be involved with all parts of the product lifecycle, from early analysis to make sure the right product is built, all the way through to checking that the product is built right.

You should have worked as part of a .Net cross-functional agile team before, and have experience of being involved early on in product development. Youll take great enjoyment finding the problems at the earliest possible stage, ideally before a line of code has been written.

Successful applicants should present the following skills:

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Seeing software through the users eyes

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Critical thinking

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Agile development practices

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Use of testing tools

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Great communication skills

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Strong analytical and diagnostic skills

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Familiarity with SQL

This is a great a unique opportunity for someone who wants to develop their skills and gain further exposure in the field working for a stable and will established organisation

Helpdesk/Business Support Officer

Helpdesk

£10.81 PAYE £13.47 Umbrella Per Hour (Inside IR35)

Slough

* To provide an efficient and effective administrative service including, covering a busy Helpdesk.
* Responsible for logging, monitoring and maintaining manual and computerised systems for room booking and fault reporting.
* To provide administrative support to the team to enable the Facilities Management service to function effectively.

Full Specification

* To provide confidential, administrative support to the team including answering telephone enquiries, diary management, arrangement of meetings, minute taking, prioritising and answering routine correspondence and e-mails as directed.
* To deal with customer queries/information including facilities management room bookings, refreshments, fault reporting, car parking, managing buildings notice boards and all general FM issues, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in responding to queries. Support the monitoring of jobs including planned and reactive maintenance.
* To assist in the management of Health & Safety at council properties including fire safety, to coordinate and support the Directorate’s Health & Safety Forums and meetings and support the Management of service contracts including the Corporate Cleaning Contract.
* To carry out project work and assist in the preparation of research material and collation / analysis of data as required, producing performance indicator where required including co-ordinating customer satisfaction surveys.
* To establish, develop and maintain complex administrative and / or financial processes, systems and procedures as appropriate including maintaining energy readings for all corporate, sickness returns, and recharging, to support the team and to ensure data quality and accuracy. Provide budget management support to the Service Managers within the department, including processing of year end information, day to day invoices and raising financial orders.
* Manage the departments filing systems, keeping hard copies to a minimum by transferring documents to archiving or following the DIP process.
* To contribute to the development of effective business partnerships, both internal and external, through establishing good customer relationships and by delivering high quality support services.
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To prepare documents using Microsoft Office packages including word processing specifications, tenders, reports etc., produce presentations using PowerPoint and to present numerical information using Excel

IT Administrator

We have a fantastic opportunity for an IT Administrator to work for our client who is based in the Chesterfield area. This is a Monday to Friday position and hours of work are 9.00am -17.30pm.

Job Description

Context:

The IT Administrator will be a key member of the company management team reporting to the Directors. The IT Administrator will be responsible for a wide range of tasks which keep the company’s IT hardware, network, servers and security systems in good health. This includes investigating and diagnosing IT problems, collecting IT usage stats, making recommendations for improving the company’s IT systems and carrying out routine configuration, maintenance and installation of IT solutions, experience in Sage and SOP is essential.

Duties:

1 Administration, maintenance and documentation of company’s internal systems.
2 Configuration and set-up of new server systems required internally for the company’s activities.
3 Responsibility for company IT security, including ensuring our antivirus, firewalls, malware systems and policies are up to date, secure and functioning.
4 Maintain and administer our phone system.
5 Provide support to internal users.
6 Forecasting any needed improvements, budgeting for and implementing any changes.
7 Service and maintain IT hardware and software.
8 Monitor and maintain network to ensure network availability to all users.
9 Perform routine backups and archive files stored on the network to assist with disaster recovery.
10 Assists in maintaining the operating system and security software utilised on the network, including the addition of new users to the network and establishment of rights and privileges.
11 To communicate and develop our IT strategy with our IT Support Providers (MCi4) as well as assisting them with any IT maters they do on our behalf. Health and Safety:
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1 To ensure that the Company’s Health and Safety policies and procedures are adhered to.

Other Duties:

1 To cover any appropriate aspect of other team members’ roles in their absence.

1 To contribute to meeting team and company objectives.
2 To participate in training and other events which contribute to the general development of the company.
3 Any other duties as deemed reasonable within the scope of the post.

Desktop Support (Lotus Notes)

Desktop Support Lotus Notes – Stafford

Desktop Support Lotus Notes is required to join our brand new centralised IT function based at Stafford Technology Park. This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we embark on a brand new journey to modernise the current outdated IT Infrastructure and integrate the use of our brand new Datacentre.

Essential Skills:
Lotus Notes 8 or 9
TCP/IP
Desktop support skills
Good Customer Service skills
Experience with an Anti-Virus Sophos would be advantageous

Desirable Skills:
Sophos

Salary: Up to £32,000 Depending on experience + 4k On Call and other benefits

The role: The role of the Desktop Support Lotus Notes will be varied and you will be the only admin responsible for all duties related to Lotus Notes Administration.

Desktop Support Lotus Notes – Stafford

Note to Agencies, Allied Healthcare does not use agencies for IT recruitment. Any CV’s speculatively submitted will become property of Allied Healthcare and No Fee will be paid

Salesforce Marketing Cloud Consultant – London

Salesforce Marketing Cloud Consultant – London

As a Salesforce Marketing Cloud Consultant you will have the opportunity to play a key role on a wide range of high profile projects. While working for a Salesforce partner you will be working alongside a team of highly knowledgeable Salesforce and Marketing Automation Consultants. You will also have the opportunity to develop you skills further as well as the opportunity to gain highly prestigious certifications.

You will be working for a high profile Salesforce partner who is still continuing to grow. It is a very exciting time to be joining as there are huge plans for the next two years especially in regards to the Marketing Automation arm of this consultancy.

Key Skills;
– Hands on experience implementing Salesforce Marketing Cloud
– Experience with Social Studio is beneficial although not essential
– Salesforce Marketing Cloud certification is beneficial
– Consultancy experience is beneficial

This is an excellent company to work for who offer a lot of career development so has already generated a lot of interest therefore this opportunity will not be around for long so get in touch ASAP to register your interest.

Nigel Frank International is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy