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Job Description QA Specialist - Project Support - 12 month Fixed Term Contract Our Client is looking to recruit a QA Specialist with at least 5 to 10 years expertise within a clinical environment. Reporting to and with the guidance of the Head of Quality Assurance, this role will ensure that the manufacturing centre, via proactive engagement, meets the standards and expectations of two key stakeholders; the regulatory authorities and potential collaborators. • To work within a multi-disciplinary team to take a tactical role in the governance and oversight of the activity associated with delivering beneficial use to the facility expansion. • To act as a single point of contact for all Quality interactions between the manufacturing centre and third-party contractors responsible for delivering the expansion. • Participate in the preparation for and the management of regulatory agency and client inspections related to the expansion project. • Ensure the PQS is maintained in a fit for purpose state of control for a multi-purpose, multi-client facility and ensure consistency between existing processes and procedures and those associated with the extension. • Provide general quality subject matter expertise to the expansion project team. • Provide compliance support by providing advice and facilitating the escalation of compliance issues through the appropriate routes. • Promote the awareness of quality requirements and support the evolution of the quality culture throughout the company. Experience must include the following skills: • Participation in multidisciplinary project teams with experience in facility and/or cleanroom qualification activity and in sterile manufacturing processes, ideally ATMP's or biologics. • Sound knowledge of EMA and FDA regulatory environments and requirements. • Familiar with global standards related to quality e.g. ISO 9001. • Experience working as a Quality Specialist or equivalent in biologics and preferably cellular and/or gene therapies. • Ability to manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritize workload with attention to detail. • Comfortable operating autonomously once goals and objectives are set. • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. • Confidence and ambition to provide pragmatic and considered GMP advice. • Having current and up to date professional knowledge, expertise and best practice. • Proven ability to engage constructively with colleagues at all levels across different departments to deliver objectives. • Ability to quickly establish credibility and build rapport and trust. • A good team player, with strong organisational skills. Educated to Degree level in a life sciences discipline. Member of a professional organisation e.g. RSC, SOB, CQI etc. (Desirable). The Client is based in Stevenage Hertfordshire. The salary for this position is in the range £45K - £50K. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and availability.

Job Description QA Automation Architect - Maidenhead We require a seasoned QA professional with 5 to 10 years proven track record of software testing. A seasoned QA automation architect with experience in continuous delivery We are looking at 3 or more large-scale implementations of QAA/CD in large organization Ability to articulate a vision in automation and execute against it Comfortable communication at CxO level Has previously worked with nearshore teams Has clear and deep understanding of overall Software Development processes. Understands clearly where, when and how quality checks are required to be built in through the SDLC and has prior experience in building such quality practices. Is motivated to drive quality process improvements in a holistic manner. Has experience in structuring and recommending such improvements that include various segments of the organization that may or may not be under his direct influence. Experience in implementing quality process improvements by analyzing existing QA maturity models, measure the process and provide a solution/deployment approach based on the gaps. Solid experience in working on multi-tier architectures complex applications. Has extensive experience in working on automation tools e.g Selenium webdriver, Docker, Cucumber or related source tools. Hands-on experience in setting up an automation framework and continuous automation and regression testing process. Good experience in continuous delivery and integration process with tools like Jenkins, Maven. Good experience in working with distributed teams in Agile development methodologies. Should have experience with effective metrics collection, analysis and suggest corrective actions. This is a 6 month contract based in Maidenhead. Rate is negotiable. Please send you CV to us in Word format.

Liquidity risk reporting SME Business systems Analyst We have a new opportunity for hire in the New Year for a Liquidity risk SME Business systems Analyst . You will be a great Business analyst in a strong team in a team focused on liquidity risk reporting. As the Liquidity risk reporting SME Business systems Analyst , you will work on systems covering liquidity reporting to the regulators, including systems and BAU. Role details • Job title: Business analyst • Business area: Liquidity risk reporting SME • Location: London city hybrid working with home working • Salary- Permanent role £75,000- 95,000 plus pension and bonus • Projects: Liquidity risk reporting LCR, NSFR, PR110, LQR Within this role, you will be working with the liquidity team to understand the regulations to create the systems and do the testing on these. You will also get the opportunity to do some project management on smaller projects to develop your skills Role covers • production of daily liquidity reporting including daily LCR and daily LMMs (FSA047 and FSA048), survivability analysis. Reports will be provided on a daily, weekly and quarterly basis. COREP • Oversee the production of the quarterly COR003, monthly COR004, monthly \"Interim LCR\" (PRA), and monthly COR007 and COR008 reports. Maintain the systems and procedures thereof. WIND DOWN ANALYSIS - LIQUIDITY • Built and maintain the bank's theoretical wind down analysis (liquidity portion). Working with developers to implement fully integrated solution. On a day-to-day basis, you will be examining outputs from internal and vendor reporting systems, analyzing reasons for technical errors or gaps in systems required for the integration. This includes the integration of numerous bank-wide system changes, new products and reporting requirements. This role is primarily a Business Analyst role. You will also have the opportunity to do some project management on smaller projects (there is a dedicated project manager on larger projects). You will also be doing some systems support production (look at why a system has failed and tested it) What is particularly exciting on this role is that you will be working alongside a liquidity risk Director so a great opportunity to grow and develop for your career. For more information and the chance to be considered, please do send through a CV through to Kimberley Roe at Huxley To find out more about Huxley, please visit XX XX XX XX XX Huxley, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

Job Description Senior BA with CMS Systems Expertise - Canary Wharf Our Client urgently requires a Senior Lead BA with at least 5 years hands-on expertise with working with Content Management Systems - CMS. Must have following key skills: • CMS content upload for Public-facing and Intranets front-end • HR Global SharePoint Content Management Solution • Oracle and SharePoint Content Management Solutions Experience in both leadership and XML content authoring. Candidates who come from a real-time news or publishing environment. This is an urgent 6 month contract based in Canary Wharf London. Pleased your CV to us in Word format.

Job Description Project Manager/ Business Analyst We are seeking a versatile Project Manager/Business Analyst (hybrid) with a strong background in both business and technology projects, specifically in the banking and financial services sector. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of digital platforms, front and back-office processes and technologies, and will be adept at driving projects in both Waterfall and Agile environments. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the successful delivery of projects in line with the Bank's project management policy and framework, ensuring that appropriate governance, communications, change control and risk management are maintained. This will require experience of the end-to-end project lifecycle. • Lead end-to-end project lifecycles ensuring adherence to the bank's project management framework. • Collaborate with sponsors to craft key project artefacts throughout all phases. • Define, document, and communicate business requirements in conjunction with stakeholders. • Create and present business process models showcasing both current and future states. • Address business challenges, ideate and implement solutions. • Manage project scope, plans, budgets, and ensure timely delivery within set parameters. • Monitor project expenditures, timescales, and resources; intervening when deviations arise. • Uphold stringent project governance, addressing and escalating risks and issues proactively. • Engage and influence stakeholders at various organizational levels. • Coordinate internal and external resources to achieve project goals. • Ensure all projects comply with regulatory, legal, and third-party requirements. • Direct and oversee system and user testing, ensuring accuracy in all communications. Skills & Abilities: As a PM: • Mastery over key project management methodologies and frameworks. • Proficient in project management tools, i.e. ClickUp, Jira, and MS Project. • Stellar communication and relationship-building capabilities, particularly with global teams. • Ability to discern overarching patterns and potential areas of improvement. • Demonstrated experience in driving positive and lasting change. As a BA: • Expertise in business and systems analysis methodologies. • Proven experience in investigative techniques such as stakeholder interviews and workshop facilitation. • Skill in converting analysis into actionable implementations. • Mastery in documenting and managing end-to-end requirements, coupled with adeptness in modelling techniques like BPMN and UML. • Strong organisational skills with a proactive mind-set. Experience & qualifications: Required: • 5+ years in Financial Services/Banking, with exposure to front-office (Corporate and Private Banking) and related back-office functions. • 5+ years as a Business Analyst and Project Manager on significant change and transformation projects. • Highly proficient with project management applications such as ClickUp as well as the overall Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint). Desirable: • Professional certifications in Business Analysis (e.g. BCS). • Professional certifications in Project Management (e.g. Prince2, PMP, APM, etc). This is a hybrid FTC position for 12 months initially - 3 days in the office in Central London. The salary for this position is circa £80K - £90K. Please do send your CV to me in Word format along with your salary and notice period. T

Job Description Project Manager/ Business Analyst We are seeking a versatile Project Manager/Business Analyst (hybrid) with a strong background in both business and technology projects, specifically in the banking and financial services sector. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth knowledge of digital platforms, front and back-office processes and technologies, and will be adept at driving projects in both Waterfall and Agile environments. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for the successful delivery of projects in line with the Bank's project management policy and framework, ensuring that appropriate governance, communications, change control and risk management are maintained. This will require experience of the end-to-end project lifecycle. • Lead end-to-end project lifecycles ensuring adherence to the bank's project management framework. • Collaborate with sponsors to craft key project artefacts throughout all phases. • Define, document, and communicate business requirements in conjunction with stakeholders. • Create and present business process models showcasing both current and future states. • Address business challenges, ideate and implement solutions. • Manage project scope, plans, budgets, and ensure timely delivery within set parameters. • Monitor project expenditures, timescales, and resources; intervening when deviations arise. • Uphold stringent project governance, addressing and escalating risks and issues proactively. • Engage and influence stakeholders at various organizational levels. • Coordinate internal and external resources to achieve project goals. • Ensure all projects comply with regulatory, legal, and third-party requirements. • Direct and oversee system and user testing, ensuring accuracy in all communications. Skills & Abilities: As a PM: • Mastery over key project management methodologies and frameworks. • Proficient in project management tools, i.e. ClickUp, Jira, and MS Project. • Stellar communication and relationship-building capabilities, particularly with global teams. • Ability to discern overarching patterns and potential areas of improvement. • Demonstrated experience in driving positive and lasting change. As a BA: • Expertise in business and systems analysis methodologies. • Proven experience in investigative techniques such as stakeholder interviews and workshop facilitation. • Skill in converting analysis into actionable implementations. • Mastery in documenting and managing end-to-end requirements, coupled with adeptness in modelling techniques like BPMN and UML. • Strong organisational skills with a proactive mind-set. Experience & qualifications: Required: • 5+ years in Financial Services/Banking, with exposure to front-office (Corporate and Private Banking) and related back-office functions. • 5+ years as a Business Analyst and Project Manager on significant change and transformation projects. • Highly proficient with project management applications such as ClickUp as well as the overall Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint). Desirable: • Professional certifications in Business Analysis (e.g. BCS). • Professional certifications in Project Management (e.g. Prince2, PMP, APM, etc). This is a hybrid FTC position for 12 months initially - 3 days in the office in Central London. The salary for this position is circa £80K - £90K. Please do send your CV to me in Word format along with your salary and notice period. T

Job Title: PA to Portfolio Office Director Salary: £25,200 - £31,800 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid (minimum of 2 days in the office) Contract: Fixed Term Contract/ Secondment 12 months Play a pivotal role in ensuring the Portfolio Office by assisting the director with various administrative duties. Plus, lend a helping hand to the Executive Assistant to the CIO with EA tasks. The Portfolio Office oversees the planning, creation, and management of an impressive portfolio of over 150 ongoing projects. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. About the role Managing the Director's calendar, including facilitating adhoc bookings and proactively ensuring regularly scheduled bookings are in place with appropriate stakeholders. Providing support to the EA of CIO, performing EA tasks when needed. Scheduling and facilitating logistics for departmental events, such as away days, all-hands meetings, community support, and L&D opportunities. Overseeing the onboarding process for new joiners and the off-boarding process for leavers, ensuring line managers are aware of their tasks. Identifying department needs and suggesting improvements. Coordinating admin support for the annual Digital & Data Day corporate event. Supporting, chasing, and collating the monthly reports produced by the team. Minute taking in departmental meetings and preparing necessary printed materials. Coordinating with catering when necessary and supporting travel arrangements. About you We are looking for someone with extensive experience of MS Outlook and proficient use of the MS Office suite. Preferably, you will have experience in an office administrative role. Key qualities and skills we are looking for include: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, diplomatic, and presentation skills. Excellent self-organisation skills. Ability to multi-task and manage multiple conflicting demands. Highly reliable and able to deliver to schedule. A can-do, positive attitude and ability to assist with project morale. Ability to adapt and/or improve working practices. If you would like to know more about this opportunity and what will make you successful, please see the full job description attached to the bottom of this vacancy on our careers site. Rewards and benefits We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability. Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 12 th January although we may close it earlier if suitable candidates are identified. interviews are scheduled to take place on shortly after the campaign closes. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. P lease note, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. #LI-SW1

Job Description Project Manager with Digital Banking Operations and Artificial Intelligence AI We are seeking a Project Manager with Digital Banking Operations and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Projects experience to join our Client a bank based in Central London. This is a full-time role located in London, with flexibility for some remote work. As an AI project manager, you be responsible for overseeing and managing the implementation of AI projects within our digital banking operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project goals, develop project plans, allocate resources, track progress, and ensure timely and successful delivery of projects. Experience and Qualifications • Previous experience in project management, preferably within the banking or financial services industry • Strong understanding of digital banking operations and Artificial Intelligence AI technologies • Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities • Knowledge of agile project management methodologies • Experience with data analysis and reporting • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure • Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Areas to Consider 1. Customer Service Enhancement • Chatbots and Virtual Assistants: Deploy AI-driven chatbots to handle routine inquiries, provide 24/7 support, and reduce wait times. • Sentiment Analysis: Use AI to analyze customer feedback and sentiment from various channels to improve services. 2. Fraud Detection and Prevention • Real-Time Monitoring: Implement AI algorithms to detect and flag unusual transactions in real-time. • Predictive Analytics: Use machine learning models to predict potential fraud based on historical data and behavioural patterns. 3. Loan Processing Automation • Credit Scoring: AI can evaluate creditworthiness more accurately by analyzing a wider range of data points. • Document Verification: Automate the verification of documents submitted for loan applications, speeding up the approval process. 4. Personalized Banking Services • Customer Insights: Leverage AI to gain insights into customer behaviour and preferences, allowing for personalized product recommendations. • Marketing Campaigns: Use AI to target customers with tailored marketing campaigns based on their transaction history and preferences. 5. Risk Management • Risk Assessment: AI can analyze market trends and economic indicators to provide early warnings about potential risks. • Compliance Monitoring: Automate compliance checks and monitoring to ensure adherence to regulations and reduce the risk of non-compliance penalties. 6. Operational Efficiency • Process Automation: Use robotic process automation (RPA) to handle repetitive tasks such as data entry, account reconciliation, and report generation. • Workflow Optimization: AI can optimize workflows by identifying bottlenecks and suggesting improvements. Implementation Strategy • Assessment: Evaluate the current state of digital banking operations and identify areas where AI can add value. • Pilot Projects: Start with pilot projects to test AI applications in a controlled environment. • Scalability: Ensure that AI solutions are scalable and can handle increasing volumes of data and transactions. • Employee Training: Train staff on AI tools and their applications to ensure seamless integration. • Continuous Improvement: Regularly update AI models and algorithms based on new data and evolving business needs. Challenges and Considerations • Data Quality: Ensure high-quality data for accurate AI predictions and analysis. • Regulatory Compliance: Stay compliant with financial regulations while implementing AI solutions. • Customer Trust: Maintain transparency in AI-driven decisions to build and maintain customer trust. • Integration: Seamlessly integrate AI with existing banking systems and processes. The main emphasis of this position to is harness the data from a variety of data tables at the bank and collate a Data Lake from which to extract a variety of AI reports to increase the banks customer strategy. By strategically implementing AI in these areas, a Digital Banking Operations Manager can greatly improve the efficiency, security, and customer satisfaction in digital banking operations. The position will be hybrid 3 days a week in the office. The salary is negotiable depending on experience but probably in the range £80K - £120K plus benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.

Job Description Project Manager with Digital Banking Operations and Artificial Intelligence AI We are seeking a Project Manager with Digital Banking Operations and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Projects experience to join our Client a bank based in Central London. This is a full-time role located in London, with flexibility for some remote work. As an AI project manager, you be responsible for overseeing and managing the implementation of AI projects within our digital banking operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project goals, develop project plans, allocate resources, track progress, and ensure timely and successful delivery of projects. Experience and Qualifications • Previous experience in project management, preferably within the banking or financial services industry • Strong understanding of digital banking operations and Artificial Intelligence AI technologies • Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities • Knowledge of agile project management methodologies • Experience with data analysis and reporting • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure • Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field Areas to Consider 1. Customer Service Enhancement • Chatbots and Virtual Assistants: Deploy AI-driven chatbots to handle routine inquiries, provide 24/7 support, and reduce wait times. • Sentiment Analysis: Use AI to analyze customer feedback and sentiment from various channels to improve services. 2. Fraud Detection and Prevention • Real-Time Monitoring: Implement AI algorithms to detect and flag unusual transactions in real-time. • Predictive Analytics: Use machine learning models to predict potential fraud based on historical data and behavioural patterns. 3. Loan Processing Automation • Credit Scoring: AI can evaluate creditworthiness more accurately by analyzing a wider range of data points. • Document Verification: Automate the verification of documents submitted for loan applications, speeding up the approval process. 4. Personalized Banking Services • Customer Insights: Leverage AI to gain insights into customer behaviour and preferences, allowing for personalized product recommendations. • Marketing Campaigns: Use AI to target customers with tailored marketing campaigns based on their transaction history and preferences. 5. Risk Management • Risk Assessment: AI can analyze market trends and economic indicators to provide early warnings about potential risks. • Compliance Monitoring: Automate compliance checks and monitoring to ensure adherence to regulations and reduce the risk of non-compliance penalties. 6. Operational Efficiency • Process Automation: Use robotic process automation (RPA) to handle repetitive tasks such as data entry, account reconciliation, and report generation. • Workflow Optimization: AI can optimize workflows by identifying bottlenecks and suggesting improvements. Implementation Strategy • Assessment: Evaluate the current state of digital banking operations and identify areas where AI can add value. • Pilot Projects: Start with pilot projects to test AI applications in a controlled environment. • Scalability: Ensure that AI solutions are scalable and can handle increasing volumes of data and transactions. • Employee Training: Train staff on AI tools and their applications to ensure seamless integration. • Continuous Improvement: Regularly update AI models and algorithms based on new data and evolving business needs. Challenges and Considerations • Data Quality: Ensure high-quality data for accurate AI predictions and analysis. • Regulatory Compliance: Stay compliant with financial regulations while implementing AI solutions. • Customer Trust: Maintain transparency in AI-driven decisions to build and maintain customer trust. • Integration: Seamlessly integrate AI with existing banking systems and processes. The main emphasis of this position to is harness the data from a variety of data tables at the bank and collate a Data Lake from which to extract a variety of AI reports to increase the banks customer strategy. By strategically implementing AI in these areas, a Digital Banking Operations Manager can greatly improve the efficiency, security, and customer satisfaction in digital banking operations. The position will be hybrid 3 days a week in the office. The salary is negotiable depending on experience but probably in the range £80K - £120K plus benefits. Do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary and notice period.