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Business Manager for UK Fraud with oversight responsibility of £26.1m direct cost budget and supporting c1500 employees in all Business Management matters collaboratively with Finance, Chief Administration Office, Chief Operation Officer, Chief Control Office, Business Continuity and Incident Management Teams, HR and all HSBC People Development Teams.Day to day Responsibilities:Lead the facilitation of the people management strategy for the team, enabling smooth business performance.Responsible for the implementation of overall strategies in headcount movements, resourcing, business continuity management, location strategies, records management and management Information.Responsible for the management of effective knowledge sharing and embedding of good practice to support effective project management and delivery.Responsible for the management of systems for reporting to support improvement of services and ensuring data quality. Managed finance and people reporting dashboard to support decision making. Support Business Framework alignments, Efficiency tracking and all Cost management units.Responsible for Risk and issues management; capturing, assessment, establishing mitigating actions and reporting within Business Continuity Management.Responsible for development and delivery of Training and Guidance workshops, such as workforce management, continuity and contingency planning.Executive reports and presentations to the Senior leadership team and ExCo and the support of governance forums.Responsible for forecast analysis and planning through GAP analysis of permanent and contingency resources for current and future status.

Business Manager within the HSBC Regional Chief Administration Office (CAO) for the Risk and Europe Compliance function supporting c. 2000 employees in all Business Management matters collaboratively with Compliance Financial Crime, Regulatory Conduct, CMB & GBM, Assurance and Chief Operating Office stakeholders, as well as HSBC People Development Teams.Led the facilitation of the people management strategy for the function, enabling smooth business performance.Responsible for the implementation of overall strategies in headcount movements, resourcing, business continuity management, location strategies, records management and management Information in country and region.Responsible for the management of effective knowledge sharing and embedding of good practice to support effective project management and delivery.Responsible for the management of systems for reporting to support improvement of customer service and ensuring data quality. Managed finance and people reporting dashboard to support decision making Support Business Framework alignments, BDUs, Efficiency tracking, Cost Investment SteerCo and Cost Investment Board.Responsible for Risk and issues management; capturing, assessment, establishing mitigating actions and reporting.Managed quality controls and assurance process; assessment, reporting to internal and external stakeholdersResponsible for development and delivery of Training and Guidance workshops, such as workforce management and contingency planning.Executive reports and presentations for ExCo and support of governance forumsResponsible for forecast analysis and planning through GAP analysis of contingency resources for current and future status.First point of contact to ensure stakeholder management for Europe Compliance; development of function wide and bespoke MI reports for areas such as finance, People Management, Business Continuity, location strategy and Records management.

Support for the HSBC Regional Chief Administration Office (CAO) part of the Chief Operation Office (COO) for Financial Crimes Risk (FCR) and Regulatory Compliance (RC) functions in all Business Management matters collaboratively with FCR and RC Stakeholders as well as HSBC People and Development Teams. Leading the facilitation of the effective execution of the resourcing process to the function, enabling smooth business performancePlays a supporting role in the implementation of overall resourcing practices, in country and region.Stakeholder relationship management with designated business/functionEstablishing and maintaining processes to deliver fair outcomes for stakeholders and ensuring that teams maintain orderly, transparent operationsContribute to team development, effectiveness and success by sharing knowledge and good practice, working collaboratively with the COO team and other stakeholders to create a productive, diverse and supportive environment for successive delivery of projects and programmesAnalysing Systems and Reports in order to suggest ideas and contribute to implementing actions that will improve customer service, quality or the way teams and individuals work together.Providing Data and MI to Business Management Periodically and at ad hocContinuously monitor resourcing, gathering information from wide ranging sources to assess potential impacts and identify risks, necessary changes and business opportunities.Playing a supporting role in managing resources wihin FCR & RC Teams.Updating, applying Quality Controls and Assurance, generating reports for teams and stakeholdersFacilitating and authoring Training and Guidance workshops and materials on resource managementApplying Business Analysis skills and Techniques to determine As Is, GAP and To Be for projections and forecast planning. Providing SME support as contact for FCR and RC general resourcing enquiries relating to the Functions, HR and HSBC Wide policies.

I support the Commercial Division of the Finance, Commercial and NHS Directorate to ensure the accurate, high quality and timely completion of all analytical and compliance responsibility relating to the recruitment and on-boarding of permanent and Contingent workforce. Supporting the Commercial Capability Branch of the Commercial Division under the Directorate of Finance, Commercial and NHS.Supporting in the management of the recruitment change process; from drafting of Business cases to the creation of requisition for the Resource need and day to day relationship between the Hiring Managers, Recruitment Business Partners and supplier representatives Managing and Updating VMS administration systems and handling of routine enquiries and queries from new Contractors and existing ContractorsEnsuring processes are fully documented and to recommend and implement process improvements to remain cost effective and efficientProactively providing line manager with management information and developing positive relationships with managers and staff to enable the commercial capability manager and team to provide support to clients, including recruitment, tracking and reporting on projectsAssist with pitch co-ordination: pulling together all required collateral for presentations and decks.Assist in the development of short and long term plans for the programmes; monitor progress, assure adherence.Provide status updates to hiring manages / my line manager. This includes validating incoming orders with the client to ensure complete understanding of order requirements.Providing guidance on contractor on-boarding process, NHS Agenda for Change Pay Scheme, DH Exchange, Civil Service Jobs, Civil Service Resourcing. Managing the full life cycle of the recruitment process ensuring internal and external compliance including drafting of business cases and managing of the approval matrix.

As a programme support and coordinator my duties include Deputising for Programme Manager, providing Programme support to Hr Business partners, managers, director and vice-presidents (Hiring Managers) on all projects and acting as a conduit between TapFin and its clients in areas of recruitment and progressive management of projects and contracts – from inception to completion. Managing Expedia’s $45 Million spend on Contingent Staffing. Ensuring Efficiency and Savings Develop positive relationships with managers and staff to enable the PMO Team to provide support to clients, including recruitment, tracking and reporting on projectsI am responsible for administration and support of systems around MSP processes (recruitment, selection and interview activities)Working on live projects with client managers and project managers and looking after the day-to-day admin tasks (writing up meeting notes / setting up project numbers / setting up meetings / putting together budget reports / being on call for ad hoc client queriesShare best practices across business projects and with business partners, building relationships with stakeholders and brokering relationships at all levelsResponsible for overseeing management of the recruitment change process; from client requisition to management of day to day relationship between the client and supplier representatives Negotiating contract bill rates on behalf of clients, on-boarding and off-boarding of ContractorsManagement of Contracts, Statement of Works (SOW) and Work Orders for suppliers, on-board Contractors SLA complianceDay to day Risks and issue management and resolution which includes contractor performance feedback, payment and timecard or contractor rates. Responsible for production, facilitation, co-ordination & monitoring project schedules and administration across the Programme Management Office.Act as a System/Process helpdesk to resolve any Client/stakeholder management as required

Responsibilities encompasses effectively managing grants programme, from co-ordinating applications to delivery whilst making sure commitment to corporate social responsibility is realised through all projects and programmes. Overseeing and coordinating the day to day running of projects by assisting project managers and senior managers. Duties include:Coordinating and plan one- off events, including recruitment and organisation of volunteers; setting up teams and matching to appropriate events as required.Manage schedule and volunteer resource dependencies between initiatives with project leads Assist in the development of short and long term plans for departments initiatives, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate performance.Leading and organising Richmond volunteer team and group on and off-site.Communication & publications: Manage communication and information (including media broadcasts) between Groundwork and hosting organisation.Information Management: Manage client database – update and run periodical reports.Develop write up and publication of Groundwork case studies, event promotion and after event reviews and feedback.Client Management: Establishing new clients, managing relationship with existing clients.Developing, putting together and writing newsletters sent out to members of the Richmond team, sponsors and hosting organisations.Producing project reports and reviews of projects undertaken by the team.To undertake administrative support to the Director including receiving, coding and raising of invoices, as well as chasing outstanding amounts owed to Think Global. Assisting and supporting directors in their daily duties. Ensuring that relevant management information is captured and analysed as required.Capturing and managing directorates risks and issues

Maintain and develop relationships with existing customers via meetings, telephone calls and emails Visit potential customers for hosting and sponsoring opportunities.Assisting the Contract Manager negotiate terms and agreement of hosting organisations and with the development of operating procedures.Review & challenge contract agreement, contract schedules and reporting. Developing, putting together and writing newsletters to stakeholders and sponsors.Coordinating and plan youth events, including recruitment and organisation of volunteers; setting up teams and matching to appropriate events as required.Represent Discovery Initiative Government exhibitions, events and road shows.Advise on forthcoming government programmes and policies that could benefit the organisation. Provide administrative support across the board and to sponsors during events.Responsible for maintaining Discovery Initiatives planning system and event schedules.Responsible for promotion and administration of seminars and events.Capture and managing risks and issue logs and chase for resolutions and action plans.Support editorial staff in all activities leading to publication (print and online) including acting as a conduit to commissioning editors.Client Management: Establishing new clients, managing relationship with existing clients.

Manage and develop office systems to ensure effective running of the office including shared Lead, coach and develop the branch team. To support the on-going development of all team members in line with the branch skill mix, to improve their personal performance and to meet business objectives. Develop and manage the customer service levels in the branch to ensure business standards are met or exceeded, and support our Brand values.Ensure the branch operates in line with laid down Professional and Regulatory standards in order that the business is compliant with the regulatory and business operating frameworkCapture, action and manage risks and issues as required Manage the branch profit and loss and deliver branch profit target. Ensure compliance to protocols as per company guidelinesEnsure all instructions from Central Support are communicated to the branch team and actioned in accordance to compliance

Worked to support the development and publishing of checkout magazine in print, and online articles. Researching specific topical assignments and write concise and informative articles as required for each communication pieceReviewing and challenging editorial content, schedules and documentationWriting, summarising and amending articles and reports and ensuring editorial policies are adhered toCoordinating graphics and art direction, layout, proofing and production of quarterly newslettersCoordinating postage and mailing services to ensure communications are distributed by the deadlinesSupporting editorial management in all activities leading to publication, including acting as a conduit to commissioning editors and overseeing tasks such as issuing contracts and dealing with royaltiesSupporting the Chief Editor in the administration, commissioning, planning and production of publicationsLiaising with in-house teams, writers, photographers, printers, designers and production staff to negotiate and monitor timescales for stages in the publishing process

Utilise sales, business development, marketing techniques and networking in order to attract business from client companiesBuilding relationships with clients; develop good understanding of client companies, their industry, what they do and their work culture and environmentAdvertise vacancies appropriately by drafting and placing adverts in a wide range of media such as websites and job boardsHeadhunted - identified and approached suitable candidates; undertook searches through the candidate database to find the right person for the employer’s vacancyResponsible for reference checking of all candidates, and administering security clearance process