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• Leadership of the team acting as primary point of contact for employees and managers on employee relations issues (inc. case management) providing guidance, support, and proactive solutions. Responsible for the effectiveness of the HRA team (organisation, capability and capacity).
• Working with other teams, responsible for implementing the new operating model (as appropriate for ER matters)
• Accountable for ensuring that cases are managed in a timely manner, risks are managed, and metrics are effectively tracked.
• Enable the understanding, implementation, and action of people policies and procedures that promote a positive work environment, culminating in reduced absence and cost, a reduction in settlements and time to manage
• Provide advice and guidance on complex investigations into employee complaints, grievances, and disciplinary issues, documenting findings and recommending appropriate actions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations, staying updated on changes and advising management accordingly.
• Act as the primary point of contact for any work winning activity requiring Employee Relations content
• Oversight of any interaction or engagement with Trade Unions including any contract/client Industrial Relations
• Ensure that any learnings or improvements from cases are recognised, understood and escalated for implementation into business-as-usual practices to mitigate risk
• Develop and deliver training programs on employee relations topics, including conflict resolution, disciplinary, grievance, performance management and absence and attendance issues
• Prepare regular reports on employee relations metrics, trends, and outcomes for senior management review

• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent
• CIPD Level 7 qualified or equivalent
• Committed to engaging with CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
• Up-to-date knowledge and proven application of employment legislation
• Excellent stakeholder management across all levels
• Knowledge and experience of managing and leading large-scale ER change programmes, such as restructures, TUPE transfers etc.
• Knowledge and experience of working with Trades Unions
• High level of written/oral communications skills
• High level of organisation
• Ability to plan proactively and exercise initiative to manage workload and meet deadlines

• Purchase order management:
• Raise and amend POs (E1) as requested.

• Receipting invoices (E1):
• Specific invoices to look out for include:
• Insight Direct, Rhead Group tenancy licences (PO 255777/OP) - monthly
• Bentley iTwin Platform Subscription (77466/OH) - monthly
• Oracle Fusion HCM Cloud Service (75437/OH) - annual

• Software tenancies:
• POs - track value and increase as required (raise new POs each year) (Excel and E1)
• Cross-check and receipt invoices, with recharge instructions (30 per month)
• Add/reduce licenses as requested (Bytes portal)
• Keep log of licenses ordered/reduced (Commercial Config folder)
• Request quotes for licenses as requested (Wavenet and Bytes)
• Complete cease forms for tenancies to be terminated - send to Wavenet
• Adhoc cost reporting when requested by projects (Bytes portal and Excel)
• Maintain 'licensing costing spreadsheet' each month (Commercial Config folder)
• Track and action annual software renewals (spreadsheet in Commercial Config folder)
• Costain tenant:
  • Make reservations for software licenses as requested (MAC)
  • Keep log of reservations (Commercial Config folder)
  • Monthly recharge report for Dynamics licenses (MAC and Excel) - send to Ania last Friday of the month
  • Log monthly recharges on 'optional software' spreadsheet (Commercial Config folder)
  • Azure recharges - get raw data from Dan and input into monthly report template (Excel) - send to Ania last Friday of the month
  • EA annual renew - send reminder emails , track responses, establish numbers for renewals, unassign licenses as required.

• Azure cost savings (limited involvement):
  • Attend monthly call with Bytes re cost saving opportunities
  • Report on Azure spend across project tenancies in quarterly meeting.
• IT Contracts:
  • Use DocuSign to send out contract documents as requested
  • Upload contracts to IT Contracts folder (iCosnet)
  • Input contract data on contract tracker spreadsheet (IT Costs and Supply Chain folder) with end dates and termination periods.
• NDAs:
  • Use OneNDA template to send out NDAs as requested
  • File signed NDAs in IT Contracts folder (iCosnet).

• Budget tracking:
  • Weekly email received from iCosnet detailing all IT invoices uploaded - Friday
  • Enter the data from those invoices into the Invoice Data Entry spreadsheet (Commercial Config Area in Teams) - weekly
  • Annual task - assist James with inputting data into the cost analysis report for budget planning.

• Shared inboxes:
• Commercialconfig - tenancy license requests, quotes, reductions, support, report requests, invoice queries (shared inbox with Dan)
• Costainlicensing - account used for sending out annual software renewal emails (shared inbox)
• Servoinvoices - incoming only inbox for all invoices from Wavenet (shared inbox).

• Responsible for administration of the Supply Chain Change Management Process.
• Liaison with the project Commercial team and Supply chain to manage approval and communication of Project Change in accordance with the Change Management Process.
• Estimation of Change Value and Budgets to present to Change Board for 2 stage approval.
• Liaison with PM's & Planners to estimate impact of Change on Project accepted programme.
• Compilation & Management of Change forms and Trackers to record Change and Budget status across Project Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS).
• Production and circulation of Project Supply Chain Change Tracker to various parties to allow effective visibility of change movements across the CBS.
• Organisation & attendance of Project Supply Chain Change Boards to facilitate Change sign-off.
• Efficient communication of approved change to DRDL commercial team to commence supply chain change instruction & NEC process via CEMAR.
• Liaison with Project Controls department to provide supporting data for Head Contract Change Management process.
• Liaison with Project Controls team to provide supporting change forms for the separate Work Instruction Form (WIF) process.
• Supply of change data to support monthly Project reporting as required.
• Assistance to Commercial team on NEC change implementation where required.

• Significant commercial experience in robust management of large and complex construction contracts, bids and change initiatives in a regulated environment
• Demonstrable evidence of developing effective customer relationships and confident at negotiating independently within agreed delegations
• Knowledge of NEC4 ECC and PSC terms.
• Ability to effectively lead and develop a team.
• Good communication, presentation, networking and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to identify commercial risks, propose steps to mitigate, and communicate effectively.

• Educated to degree level with relevant degree (ideally Construction, Business, Law, MRICS, MCIOB, MCIPS or similar) or equivalent qualification or relevant experience
• World Commerce and Contracting (WCC) (previously IACCM) or MCIPS qualifications are highly desirable.
• The ability to make decisions within delegated authority and to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of MoD contract terms.
• Use of CEMAR NEC software systems.

• Lead challenging, multi-disciplinary assignments with our clients to improve performance and deliver complex project and programmes that transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK's energy, water, transportation and defence markets.
• Mentor, coach and develop staff, building morale and personal esteem and encouraging others to give their best performance
• Support the Discipline Lead for Risk Consulting in developing and promoting new areas of capability, services and products to meet market needs
• Support the Discipline Lead for Risk Consulting in marketing and business development activities
• Assist in the development of a consistent approach to risk management across the Company
• Ensure Risk Consultants are providing comprehensive and accurate information to clients by creating and adhering to quality management procedures
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and delivering value to our clients.
• Deputise at key functional meetings where required.

• Significant risk management and consultative assignment experience within the Water Sector
• Excellent knowledge of risk management procedures and practices, and potentially published.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with senior stakeholders
• May hold sales target and able to scope and cost tasks
• Experience of producing risk management plans/procedures, leading risk improvement programmes, conducting risk maturity assessments, and developing risk models in accordance with APM Guidelines or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex risk management assignments
• Sound understanding of planning, budgeting, change control, earned value and other project controls techniques
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills
• Experience of developing new service offerings and tailored solutions to address market needs
• Consulting skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Experience and knowledge ARM, @Risk, Primavera PRA or similar risk software solutions
• Detailed understanding of risk model development to conduct SRA and CRA assignments
• Good written and oral communication including delivery of high quality reports, analysis results and risk management training
• Degree level education in Engineering, Science, Business Management, Mathematical discipline or equivalent
• Primavera PRA, ARM, Predict, @RISK
• MoR, Prince2, MSP, APMP Level 2 preferred
• Eligibility to obtain Security Clearance, UK Citizen or UK Resident for 5 years

• IRM - Full Member, or member of APM preferred

• Project Controls
• Project and Programme Management
• Construction Management
• Commercial
• Safety Health & Environment
• Sustainability
• Quality
• Design and Engineering

• Assist with setting out
• Preparation of work plans and reports
• Assist with developing construction methods
• Assist with the preparation of briefings
• Site reporting and monitoring of site progress
• Site inspections and surveys
• Assist with monitoring and ensuring the works are carried out safely and to design requirements
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to safety
• Contribute to safety initiatives
• Promote and maintain a positive safety culture on the project

• GCSE or equivalent 5 including English, Maths and Science (Grade 9-4 or A* - C) Essential
• A Level or equivalent 3 A Levels to include Maths and a physical science (Grade B (in Maths) B, C or above) and/or BTEC or equivalent L3 Extended Diploma - Engineering related (Grade DDM or above) Essential
• A passionate individual looking to undertake an apprenticeship with an award-winning employer
• An organised individual that can work well to deadlines
• Someone who is creative with a keen interest in the latest technology
• Someone that enjoys challenges and problem solving in their day-to-day work
• All appropriate and equivalent, qualifications will be considered
• Communicating clearly, both written and verbally
• Problem solving
• Works well within a team, but equally on your own
• Using a computer and Microsoft software
• Numerate

• Project Controls Lead
• Planning Engineers (All levels)
• Cost Engineers (All levels, including trainee)
• Risk Controller
• Quantity Surveyor
• Junior Estimator
• Project Engineers
• Project Managers
• Quality Engineer

• Gloucester Business Park
• Sizewell B
• Heysham A & B
• Dungeness B

• Torness Power Station
• Hartlepool
• Hinkley Point B
• Hunterston B

The Strategic Housing Officer - Residential Assets and Investments, will support the asset management function for Oxfordshire County Council (OCC), ensuring the effective management of all OCC-owned and third-party residential assets in the County. The role sits at the heart of all aspects of housing operations, including asset lifecycle management, repairs, voids, tenancy management, compliance, financial controls and reporting. The officer will be responsible for delivering strategic objectives, maintaining high standards of accommodation, and streamlining processes through the adoption of centralised systems and automation. The role will also support housing standards, manage partnerships with developers and landlords, and collaborate with commissioning colleagues to improve housing models across Oxfordshire. 
  
This role will report to the Senior Strategic Officer – Operations and will contribute to housing strategy development while managing the day-to-day housing operations. The postholder will become responsible for overseeing and managing internal resources to ensure effective delivery of housing projects and support services. 
 
  This is a pivotal role within OCC at an exciting time for the organisation. Your success here will directly and positively impact the lives of some of the most vulnerable people in Oxfordshire. You will be tenacious, with a relentless drive to get things done, pushing through obstacles when necessary to achieve results. Acting with pace and urgency, you’ll ensure nothing stalls on your watch. You will approach challenges with creative problem-solving, seeing opportunities where others see roadblocks. Tech-savvy and naturally curious, you’ll leverage systems and digital tools to streamline processes and improve outcomes. With attention to processes and an eye for detail you’ll ensure nothing slips through the cracks. Self-driven and independent, you know what needs to be done and deliver without needing to be asked or reminded. You’ll bring a deep understanding of specialist housing and be involved in issuing tenancies and mobilising properties, ensuring operations and developments run smoothly. With an innate savvy and sharp instincts, you’ll navigate complexities effortlessly, making sure that the work is not just done, but done well. 
  
  We support our organisation, local people and partners to look forward, using analysis and evidence to inform plans, manage risks appropriately, apply insight and develop the market to enable the right services for our local people. We drive change so people receive the right service for their need while ensuring the best possible value is achieved, being flexible to allow for different circumstances and applying our specialisms. We learn and adapt to deliver positive outcomes in efficient and consistent ways, constructively challenging how services are provided and working together to build on our strengths.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
 
 At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Head Bartender

We’re looking for an experienced Bartender to join our team.

You’ll probably have a couple of years’ experience as a Bar Manager or Head Bartender with a solid background in busy, high profile restaurants and cocktail bars.

Along with your natural flair for first class service and making incredible drinks you’ll be consistent, reliable and excited to be a key part of leading and developing a happy and supportive team.

Work somewhere awesome:

Shortly after being named the best steak restaurant in the world, we became a certified B Corp in 2022 and ranked as one of the top 100 Best Companies to work for over 10 years. This is alongside being rated as one of the most sustainable restaurant groups in the country and raising over £1 million for Action Against Hunger, as well as supporting several charities closer to home.

Benefits Include:

• Refer a friend bonus from day 1
• Tronc paid for every hour you work, breaks and holidays
• Use of Wagestream to instantly access the wages you’ve earned 
• Discounted health and fitness benefits 
• Additional paid maternity and paternity leave to help you care for new additions to your family 
• Income protection insurance for critical illness and death benefit 
• Free meals when you’re at work,
• 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones 
• An optional 20 hours each year to use for volunteering
• Exclusive savings on travel, shopping, restaurants, and more 
• 28 days’ holiday that include service charge
• A restaurant welfare budget allocated for healthy snacks, drinks and support during our busiest times of the year
• Huge investment in training and development with qualifications across Wine, H&S, Food Safety, HR and a five-stage management development programme, run in partnership with the Watershed Management School
• Access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more

We strive to be a company that is inclusive in terms of age, gender, identity, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be happy at work.