Based within one of our Neuro research teams, this is a small but busy team, so you will need to be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.
You will also be expected to provide support to the nurses and manager within the team, as well as to wider stakeholders, which will in turn offer valuable opportunities for your development.
We are looking for someone who is open-minded, positive, and able to work on their own initiative while following instructions carefully and demonstrating excellent attention to detail.
You will be flexible in your approach, a strong team player, and willing to contribute to a dynamic and supportive research environment.
Primary areas of responsibility:
Assist with unit and source data documentation management (including photocopying and scanning of documents)
To assist with the preparation of clinical trial documents and source data for archiving as per Trust SOPs
To assist in uploading scans to trial specific electronic portals following appropriate training
Management of own electronic mailbox in an efficient and timely fashion – ensuring appropriate team members are aware of any communications appropriate to their role
Assist with preparing meeting rooms when required
Attend Unit research meetings and actively participate where appropriate
Show initiative in carrying out duties, prioritise workload and undertake all other relevant clerical and administrative duties to support the research team.
Assist with the preparation for monitoring visit or audits
Communication & networking:
Communicate with staff at all levels, both internal and external relating to research unit activities, regarding information which may be confidential and sensitive in nature
Service Delivery:
Provide administrative support to the Research Operations Manager and the Trial Managers (data capture, meeting arrangements, document management etc).
Support governance staff with the management of essential trial documentation (electronic site file management)
Support and maintain unit operating systems/records
Support research staff with preparations for sponsor and external audits/inspections
Assist with preparation and collection of curriculum vitae, training & delegation records for research staff for sponsors and managers of clinical trials (as required)
General responsibility:
To be responsible for maintaining own professional development and be aware of current practices and future developments within the Trust and National Health Service
To attend statutory and mandatory training when required and also any other training to improve knowledge and understanding. To aid in the implementation of corrective and preventative measures within the Unit as agreed with the Unit Head
To support the Clinical R&D Office in preparation for regulatory inspections
To take an active role in the Unit and the Trust as a member of a clinical research team
Any other duties that may be required that are consistent with the nature of the grade of the post
Take personal responsibility for prioritising own workload and meeting target deadlines
Training:
Clinical Trials Specialist (degree) Level 6 (Degree with honours)
Training Outcome:
Clinical Trial researcher
Employer Description:The Royal Marsden NHS Trust is the largest comprehensive cancer centre in Europe with a national and international reputation for high quality patient care, research & development and education. It is situated on 3 sites; two in Central London and one at Sutton in Surrey.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.
This is an office-based role located at our Sutton site.
Due to the nature of the clinical trials, remote or home working will not be offered.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Data Entry....Read more...
Garden Maintenance
To undertake general horticultural maintenance such as grass cutting, pruning, planting, irrigation, edge- strimming, pruning, annual seasonal bedding, weeding and clearance/maintenance of hard surfaces, drains/gulleys /ponds, under supervision.
To undertake basic repair, maintenance and installation offences/barriers/gates/bollards and the repair, maintenance & installation of seats, signs, paths and bins, under supervision.
Use basic hand/power tools and grounds maintenance equipment under supervision.
To pick up litter and dispose of it safely through the use of a Litter Pick and emptying bins, including bag removal and bag replacement. Sweeping the footpaths so as to keep the City Gardens in a clean and tidy condition at all times.
To learn and assist the Gardeners and Team Leaders with hard and soft landscaping projects, including the preparation of ground, paving, simple construction, planting, including trees/shrubs and other general landscaping operations.
Communication and Responsibilities
To attend monthly staff meetings and learn about the site specific project meetings as appropriate.
To work as part of a team with the aim of ensuring productive working relationships within the team and with other employees, Team Leaders and external agencies.
To attend college one day per week as part of the City of London Apprenticeship Programme, and complete coursework and examinations in a timely fashion and to the best of your ability.
Customer Care
To provide a highly visible presence to engender a sense of well-being for customers and to speak to members of the public to ensure they are aware of the work of the City Gardens section.
To assist in promoting City Gardens to local schools, colleges and other City Gardens service groups.
Health & Safety and Other Matters
To ensure that you observe departmental safety procedures and use safe working practices specifically with regard to PPE, and adherence to COSHH and Risk Assessments, reporting accidents and near misses to your Supervisor.
Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy in relation to the duties of the post, and at all times give due regard to the health and safety of both themselves and others when carrying out their duties.
Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Equal Opportunity Policy and the objective to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.
To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested appropriate to the grade
Training:You will be supported to achieve the Horticulture Level 2 apprenticeship. Theoretical training will be delivered by the training provider. Practical training and support will be given in the workplace, allowing you to embed your learning in the working environment. You will receive 6 hours per week to support your apprenticeship studies. Training Outcome:On successful completion of the apprenticeship, we aim to offer the opportunity to progress to a level 3 apprenticeship, then a permanent role within the team if a position is available. Alternatively, we shall endeavour to secure an alternative position within the City of London Corporation. Employer Description:The City Corporation with a rich history that precedes parliament, the City Corporation has been an ever constant throughout history adapting in order to meet modern demands of the City it serves, and is home to some of the world’s most striking modern architecture. The City of London Corporation forms part of London as a whole, along with the 32 London Boroughs who have responsibility for local government services within their local area. Based at the Guildhall the City Corporation looks after and promotes the City of London.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday 7.30 am – 3.30 pm, Friday 7.30 am – 3 pm. Two 30-minute breaks at 9 am and 1 ppm – one paid, one unpaid. Flexibility may be required to support business needs.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Purpose of Post
Provide effective administrative support to the Strategic Contract Management Lead and departmental Contract Manager focusing on contract management, specifically, contract administration and related processes
Assist in the collection, organisation, migration, and sharing of contract documentation and data
Deliver technical and administrative assistance to the team in areas such as contract spend, supplier relationship management, stakeholder engagement, communication, responsible procurement, and contract lifecycle management
Collaborate with colleagues to ensure seamless and consistent service delivery
Prepare, collate, and format contract-related data for processing, review, and advanced analysis by relevant stakeholders
Communicate findings and outcomes clearly to various audiences, analyse both structured and unstructured contract data to support business decisions, integrate data from multiple sources as directed, and ensure all data handling complies with legal and ethical standards
Look after various email inboxes relating to specific corporate contracts
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Take care of the administration of the Business Travel contract, including daily monitoring of the Business Travel inbox, adding new users in a timely fashion, dealing with queries from the business and the supplier
Support the Contract Manager in the administration of the contract
Assist the Contract Manager in the administrative tasks relating to other Corporate Contracts, including but not limited to Taxis, Print, Delivery, Tail spends and other contracts managed by Commercial Service as requested by the Strategic Contract Management Lead
Assist in gathering and interpreting information from a variety of sources to support contract processes and reporting, utilising multiple IT packages and systems
Assist with the administration and maintenance of the Contract Register and associated information assets
Look to continuously improve processes and practices around contract administration
Support the team on gathering market intelligence and contract data and inform the development of specifications, KPIs, SLAs etc
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Department to review and improve contract utilisation
Support the analysis and presentation of contract data using textual, numerical, graphical, and other appropriate visualisation methods for the intended audience
Job Description:
Assist in the development and maintenance of contract data dashboards and reporting tools
Support the coordination and facilitation of contract user groups and all associated communication campaigns
Develop a working knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements relating to contracts, including public procurement legislation, Data Protection, Health & Safety, Compliance etc
Administration of Customer Satisfaction Surveys for corporate contract users
Assist with the organisation and delivery of contract-related training sessions as required
Actively participate in team meetings and contribute to the achievement of team objectives
Build strong relationships with business stakeholders and commercial Services team
Contribute to the publication and updating of internal and public commercial web content relating to contracts if requested
Undertake any other duties relevant to the role of Contract Administrator as may reasonably be requested
Training:
You will be supported to achieve the Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship
Theoretical training will be Biweekly with the support of the training provider
Practical training and support will be given in the workplace allowing you to embed your learning in the working environment
You will receive hours 6 per week to support with your apprenticeship studies
Training Outcome:
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, we aim to offer a permanent role within the team if a position is available
Alternatively, we shall endeavour to secure an alternative position within the City of London Corporation
Employer Description:The City Corporation with a rich history that precedes parliament, the City Corporation has been an ever constant throughout history adapting in order to meet modern demands of the City it serves, and is home to some of the world’s most striking modern architecture. The City of London Corporation forms part of London as a whole, along with the 32 London Boroughs who have responsibility for local government services within their local area. Based at the Guildhall the City Corporation looks after and promotes the City of London.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.15am - 5.00pm core hours. Flexibility will be required for business needsSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Sourcing Manager, Purchase for Resale
Location: Vernon Hills, IL
Department: Marketing
Reports To: Senior Manager, Brand Sourcing
Direct Reports/Manages others: No Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.
JOB PURPOSE:
Our Sourcing Manager, Purchase for Resale will provide support to our Product Teams and internal stakeholders. This is a project management-based position responsible for ensuring timely support of New Product Launch (NPL) activities and other Sourcing initiatives. We are seeking an individual who thrives on building effective business relationships, has a customer-driven focus, and strong follow up skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Management & Sourcing
Work with Product Management Teams to understand upcoming projects and identify potential sources of supply. Effectively gather project requirements from Product Management Team and obtain pricing from qualified sources of supply. Coordinate cross-functionally to facilitate all New Product Launch-Sourcing activities. Lead pre-production manufacturing pilot runs and start-up of new product manufacturing as necessary to assure on-time delivery of parts and a high level of supplier performance. Partner with Product Management Teams to understand additional product needs and establish the necessary relationships and programs to leverage these needs. Interact with all levels of the organization, including senior level executives.
Cost Reduction / Margin Enhancement
Lead cost reduction initiatives for assigned brand platforms. Analyze spend and identify margin enhancement opportunities. Evaluate supplier quotations and develop negotiation strategies focused on achieving target margins. Negotiate pricing, terms, and other contractual issues with suppliers. Leverage volume to provide cost-effective solutions while maintaining acceptable inventory levels. Collaborate with Product Management, Package Engineering, and Direct Material Sourcing on identification of cost-effective packaging needed for manufacture of Purchase for Resale Finished Goods.
Supplier Relationships
Writing Request for Quotations (RFQs) to suppliers and complete pricing analysis as needed. Lead negotiations with key suppliers for New Product Launch activities, ensuring the supplier has the appropriate capacity and capability to grow with new products while maintaining appropriate service levels for existing programs. Assist in problem resolution when needed. Facilitate the escalation process to meet production needs. Execute strategic plans outlined by the Senior Leadership team. Foster supplier relationships that offer win-win results. Routinely meet with current suppliers to bring new and improved product solutions forward.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline 3-5 years of Procurement/ or Supply Chain experience Strong business acumen Ability to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment and act as a strong team player Experience with project management, expediting and optimizing inventory levels. Excellent communication and strong negotiation skills This position requires an individual who is self-directed and detail-oriented with an inquisitive nature and the desire to solve problems A strong work ethic with a positive "can-do" attitude and one who takes pride in the quality of their work Experience managing multiple tasks/projects at one time along with understanding overall direction and goals. Proven history in providing influential leadership across functions of the organization such as Marketing, Operations, Procurement and Quality to effectively communicate benefits, challenges and cost initiatives on materials and projects. Strong financial/math acumen and prior experience with the collection, interpretation, and analysis of NPD data in support of company strategic initiatives Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and strong team player SAP & Microsoft (specifically Excel) knowledge preferred. Salary Target Range: $90,000 - $95,000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis. Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected classApply for this ad Online!....Read more...
