Total 5 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Aberdeen, AB10 1JQ

• Executes demand planning for a complex portfolio of weapons systems and/or component piece parts.
• Supports the development and implementation of outcome-based demand support strategies that optimize supply chain management principles to enhance system readiness and life cycle cost affordability.
• Executes the demand planning module.
• Supports the weapon system manager in the development and documentation of demand forecasts to support the weapon system sustainment strategy in accordance with policy and regulatory guidance.
• Addresses a variety of demand planning problems, questions, or conditions.

Starting at $99,200 Per Year (NH 3)

The Head of Planning and Governance is responsible for a set of key corporate functions. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Chair and AGC Chair, the post holder will develop, implement and measure performance against corporate strategy, the corporate plan and annual business plans. They will take responsibility for corporate oversight of project and programme management and the running of the Chair and Chief Executives Office function as well as ensuring robust risk management arrangements. The Head of Planning and Governance will ensure that corporate decisions are taken and implemented effectively, and that board and committee business is conducted in accordance with standing orders. Strategic planning 1. Lead on the development of organisational strategy, a three year corporate plan (required by our framework agreement with our DHSC sponsors) and annual business plans, in liaison with the Authority, SMT and the Corporate Management Group, ensuring business planning and operational delivery arrangements are agreed and in place on an annual basis. This will include facilitating conversations among teams and managers about workflow, priorities, and interdependencies, and having oversight of the annual business planning process, leading prioritisation discussions as needed and line managing the Risk and Business Planning Manager. Corporate governance 2. Take overall responsibility for corporate governance and decision making through effective board and external advisor governance, and the recruitment, onboarding and development of members as needed, including the line management and development of the Board Governance Manager (BGM). 3. Take overall responsibility for ensuring up to date and appropriate governance policies and practices are in place, including the running of Authority and AGC meetings and Standing Orders, ensuring that annual reviews of Standing Orders and committee effectiveness take place. 4. Oversee the flow of work through the Authority, Corporate Management Group (CMG) and Project Assurance Group (PAG), ensuring that effective and timely decision-making is taking place, and that our strategy and business plans are being delivered through the activities that come before members or staff groups for consideration. 5. This will include oversight of the arrangements for board and committee agendas and meetings, such as scheduling, agenda planning, bundling and postings, minute taking, report production etc., working with the BGM, and leading on the shaping of future Board agendas, alongside SMT. 6. Attendance at and reporting to AGC as required by agendas and current work relating to planning, risk, performance and recent internal audits. This may also involve participation in or running of training for members from time to time. 7. Take overall responsibility for the timely recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of external members and panels, and dealing with the onboarding and induction of newly recruited Authority members. 8. Oversight of the Chair and CEOs office function, ensuring the Chair and Chief Executive have the administrative support they need. 9. Lead and coordinate the organisations response to external reviews and responses to Cabinet Office and Department requests for returns. Performance measurement 10. Take overall responsibility for corporate performance reporting, ensuring that the HFEA has in place a performance scorecard, reporting arrangements, and that both performance and reporting accuracy are both regularly reviewed and issues highlighted to SMT and the board. This will involve working closely with the RBPM and Corporate Performance Officer and considering ways of improving and updating our KPIs in line with current HFEA work and other organisations current practices. Project management 11. Take overall responsibility for the HFEAs project management methodology, ensuring that the Project Assurance Group (PAG), project managers and sponsors are well supported and that tools and processes are maintained and improved over time. This will include working with the RBPM and the Project Support Officer (PSO) to identify and resolve and issues and blockages with current projects, escalating to SMT as needed. Risk management 12. Leadership of the risk management function, ensuring we have in place a sound and up to date risk strategy and associated documentation, and liaising and networking with the DHSC and other ALBs as needed. This will include working with and advising the RBPM to ensure ongoing management of risks and reporting to SMT, the Audit and Governance Committee (AGC) and CMG on strategic and operational risk registers, the risk strategy and the internal incident system. The Head will also be responsible for leading a complete triennial review of the strategic risk register in response to each new strategy. 13. Lead on the setting of internal audit parameters for GIAA audits of areas of the teams work, and take responsibility for reviewing internal audit reports and agreeing management actions and required evidence, in collaboration with the relevant Manager. General management 14. Manage the planning and governance teams overall work, direction, staff and budgets. 15. Operate as an effective membership of the Finance and Planning leadership team. 16. Advising the Chair and Chief Executive on matters relating to planning, strategy, performance and governance, risk as needed.

Join Our Team as a Junior Business Systems SupportAnalyst

Location: Aberdeen

AboutThe Client

As part of theirContinued growth. Our Client is seekinga driven and focused individual to join our IT team as a Junior BusinessSystems Support Analyst. This role is based at our Head Office in Aberdeen,with the opportunity to support our global divisions worldwide.

RoleOverview

In this role,you will primarily provide 1st line support for the business systems usedwithin our Head Office. You will also be part of the group IT Team, supportingall divisions. The emphasis will be on our main business ERP system, MicrosoftDynamics GP, and its supporting applications. Experience with this system or asimilar application is preferred. Technical knowledge of Microsoft applicationsand suites such as MS365, MS Server 2016/2022, and MS Windows 10/11 Pro wouldbe an advantage.

KeyResponsibilities

• Provide first line support to all users, requiring excellent people skills and strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Document user requirements accurately to liaise effectively with 2nd line support and 3rd party suppliers for application issues or bespoke customization.
• Manage installation and upgrades of applications.
• Provide end user training.
• Work independently as well as part of a team.
• Maintain a flexible approach to working hours to support our remote office locations and the demands of the business.

KeySkills and Experience

• Good level of experience with Windows 10/11 Operating Systems and understanding of application infrastructure.
• Proficient in all MS365 Entra and Microsoft Office applications, specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Some experience in report writing and design.
• Experience in end user support using a helpdesk system and communicating resolutions in a timely manner.

WhyJoin Us?

• Be part of a dynamic and growing company.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Gain experience in a global IT team with diverse responsibilities.

If you arepassionate about IT support and eager to grow your career, we would love tohear from you! Send a copy of your CV

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About the Roles

Base Location: Shetland, Aberdeen, Inverness, Perth or Glasgow

Due to the location of the AC delivery projects being within the Shetland portfolio, there is requirement for site attendance at least every second week for 2-3 days overseeing both construction and safety, health, welfare and environment requirements of the project.

Salary: £55,200 - £83,000 + car / car allowance + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The SSEN Transmission Offshore Delivery team is currently recruiting for a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of high value AC projects delivering onshore overhead line, underground cables and substation projects for the Shetland portfolio. Reporting to a Lead Project Manager, you will be responsible for the award and management throughout delivery. You will play a pivotal role in the successful execution, ensuring collaboration across the supply chain and managing project interfaces. The role will require closely working with and guiding Project Managers and Construction Managers to ensure alignment and integration with any wider interfaces. The scale of our AC portfolio of projects is already large and is anticipated to grow in the coming years, creating great opportunities for progression within the Transmission business.

The key duties and responsibilities of this role will be:

- Accountable to the Business for the safety, health and wellbeing of all personnel, and for environmental aspects of those Transmission project activities being managed, including compliance with our framework behaviour charters and the CDM regulations.

- Planning, monitoring, and controlling projects or packages in line with Project Execution Plans to ensure that these are executed to cost, schedule and quality.

- Accountable for all commercial aspects of delivery including contract negotiation, contract awards, and NEC contract management, ensuring that any disputes are escalated as appropriate for resolution. Accountable to the business for the budget and delivery of the project / package within this.

- Ensuring the use of recognised project management processes, reporting, methods, techniques and tools, in particular the application of our Large Capital Projects (LCP) Governance Framework Manual.

- Provide leadership and demonstrate our core values. Lead teams, ensuring these are highly competent, well-motivated, and organised to deliver consistent excellence. Take line management and mentoring responsibility for your direct reports to ensure they perform their required duties and are given all available opportunity to develop.

What do I need?

To be considered for this role, we'd love you to have:

- A proven track record of leading and safely delivering projects or programmes of work to cost, schedule and quality in the Transmission, Construction, Energy, or other regulated industry / the wider utilities sector.

- An engineering, construction, or project management qualification/degree or equivalent experience is required.

- Thorough engineering or construction knowledge and understanding, including the associated environmental and safety legislation e.g. the CDM 2015 regulations.

- Commercially astute, with sound knowledge and experience of negotiating, administering, and managing NEC Contracts, a recognised NEC qualification/registration would be a bonus.

- Experience of the governance, reporting, and management requirements for projects and/or programmes of work in a regulated environment, with prior delivery budget responsibilities of over >£10m.

Lack experience but are still interested?

If you have a background in project management within another industry or are looking to move into a project management role, please do apply. We may be able to offer a Project Manager role with the ability to transition to a Senior Project Manager role once the necessary experience has been gained.

About our Business

At SSEN Transmission, we take immense pride in owning and operating the high-voltage electricity transmission network across the north of Scotland. We transport energy from where it is generated to wherever it is needed, ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply for the communities we serve. But that's not all - we're committed to upgrading the grid to deliver cleaner, homegrown energy for the future. By developing, building and maintaining a network for net zero, we're creating secure power for generations to come.

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Stephanie on 01738 342963.

Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

A leading group of independent Opticians are looking for a full or part time Optometrist to join their independent Opticians based in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire.

Optometrist - Role

• Working with a successful group of high end independent Opticians
• Beautiful location - relaxed feel
• Focus on patient care
• Testing times are 40-50 minutes
• Optix software
• Close teams who share ideas and input into the business
• Continuous training and support
• Competitive salary specific to the location Typically between 45-60K DOE
• Working 3, 4 or 5 days a week - 9am to 5.30pm (4.30pm on a Sat)
• Generous bonus scheme
• Location supplement may also be available
• 34 days holiday including bank holidays
• Professional fees paid
• Staff and family/friends discounts
• Being part of a company that cares

Optometrist - Requirements

• Fully qualified Optometrist registered with the GOC
• Will put the patient first
• Wants to help develop and grow the business
• Wants to be a part of a friendly, close knit team
• Excellent communication skills
• Passionate about Optometry
• Patient focused

To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the 'Apply' link as soon as possible.