Acting as a liaison between the IT service lines and the business we serve, ensuring that IT services align with business objectives and requirements. Working in partnership with with each business to understand their needs, identify IT solutions that support business goals, and facilitate communication between our technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. The role involves fostering strong relationships, managing expectations, and driving continuous improvement in IT services to enhance… Show more Acting as a liaison between the IT service lines and the business we serve, ensuring that IT services align with business objectives and requirements. Working in partnership with with each business to understand their needs, identify IT solutions that support business goals, and facilitate communication between our technical teams and non-technical stakeholders. The role involves fostering strong relationships, managing expectations, and driving continuous improvement in IT services to enhance business performance and efficiency. Show less

The Envoy Group is supporting the formation of market leading organisations from the branches of good owner managed companies.We build highly entrepreneurial organisations by implementing leadership philosophies with a track record of winning.Augmented by effective buy and build strategies, our goal is to invest in rich but often fragmented industrial markets; preparing investment cases for partners with the experience and capital to go to the next level.

Maris Subsea is part of the Global Energy Group, a leading supplier of high quality specialist personnel to the oil and gas, renewable and marine markets.We provide a wide variety of qualified and experienced people equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for a huge range of projects.Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, Maris Subsea operates world-wide. We are proud of our proven track record of meeting our clients’ needs and our ability to respond extremely rapidly to requests for… Show more Maris Subsea is part of the Global Energy Group, a leading supplier of high quality specialist personnel to the oil and gas, renewable and marine markets.We provide a wide variety of qualified and experienced people equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for a huge range of projects.Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, Maris Subsea operates world-wide. We are proud of our proven track record of meeting our clients’ needs and our ability to respond extremely rapidly to requests for specialist personnel, wherever they are required.Our recruitment team’s excellent knowledge of the various disciplines we supply is the key to the enviable reputation we have established. Many of the Maris Subsea team have worked for subsea contractors, giving us an invaluable in-depths understanding of our clients’ requirements.Committed to meeting and surpassing the expectations of our market, Maris Subsea is continuously developing the array of services we offer to ensure we are in prime position to serve our clients’ current and future needs.Maris Subsea candidates are selected for their ability to meet clients’ requirements and ethics on a project-by-project basis. This ensures that the specialists we supply will be well suited to both the project and your company.Quality, safety and cost-effectiveness are always fundamental aspects of Maris Subsea’s provision of personnel with extensive experience gained from the major operators, subsea and integrated service contractors.We provide:-Client Representatives-ROV personnel-Hydrographic Survey personnel Show less

Formed in 2003, Focus has matured to become one of EMEA’s fastest growing and successful technology companies, consistently placed within the Tech Track and Deloitte rankings, following solid financial growth and company performance. We develop business solutions that are flexible, scalable and highly responsive to meet the demands of different markets and customers, they are underpinned by our technical and strategic practices and our partnerships with best of breed manufacturers… Show more Formed in 2003, Focus has matured to become one of EMEA’s fastest growing and successful technology companies, consistently placed within the Tech Track and Deloitte rankings, following solid financial growth and company performance. We develop business solutions that are flexible, scalable and highly responsive to meet the demands of different markets and customers, they are underpinned by our technical and strategic practices and our partnerships with best of breed manufacturers. Here at Focus we pride ourselves on customer service, it is a core objective of the business and is designed into all of the services provided. We are recognised as a fair and transparent company, and look after over 6,000 satisfied businesses, achieved via consistency in Account Management and a commitment to service review and continuous improvement. Key Facts  Ranked in the Deloitte Fast 50, listed 16th fasted growing technology company in the UK  Deloitte EMEA500, listed 84th fastest in Europe, Middle East & Africa  Sunday Times Tech Track 100, ranked 4 times in 5 years  LG Ericsson Reseller of the Year Award winners in 2017 Actively manage solutions for over 6000 businesses  Operate a 24/7 out of hours faults service  Provides dedicated account management to all clients. We understand that one size does not fit all and this is reflected in our wide-range portfolio and graduated approach to service adoption. The Focus Group portfolio now includes; Voice, Mobile, Data, Systems, IT, Design & Energy. To facilitate this we work with global brands such as BT, Virgin Media, Gamma Telecom, Vodafone, O2, Samsung, Exponential-e and Microsoft.SpecialtiesCall Charges, Mobiles - Vodafone Gold Partner, Line Rental & SIP Trunks, IT Support, Systems & Hosted IP, Leased Lines, MPLS, EFM, Samsung Platinum Partner, Web Design & SEO, Call Centre Solutions, Energy procurement, Inbound & Disaster Recovery, Non Geo numbers Show less

"Developing The Young Workforce" (DYW) is an initiative which is primarily aimed at improving outcomes for young people. It will achieve this by increasing employer engagement in education, better using limited resources and showcasing good practice.I have a mix of important internally focused operational responsibilities as well as being the public face of the DYW at events, in meetings about education programmes and meetings with the private sector. In this role I promote and… Show more "Developing The Young Workforce" (DYW) is an initiative which is primarily aimed at improving outcomes for young people. It will achieve this by increasing employer engagement in education, better using limited resources and showcasing good practice.I have a mix of important internally focused operational responsibilities as well as being the public face of the DYW at events, in meetings about education programmes and meetings with the private sector. In this role I promote and facilitate the formation of long term partnerships between individual schools, colleges and employers, providing supporting proforma documentation for the creation of the partnerships. Other responsibilities include:●Facilitate employers’ input to activity such as career advice, enterprise education and job search skills in schools;●Enhance and improve the provision of careers information through knowledge sharing and co-ordination of industry placements for teachers and career professionals;●Co-ordinate employer participation in the design and delivery of accredited good quality work experience and work placement for young people;●Support SMEs to build capacity to recruit and train young people;●Promote local campaigns to encourage companies to have a DYW Policy and to employ more young people;●Present the business case benefits of employing young people to employers in the region and support plans to increase the recruitment of Modern Apprentices;●Encourage large businesses to work with their supply chain to promote employment of more young people;●Raise awareness of equalities issues in the training and recruitment of young people; Show less

Helping to setup and develop the Moray region for Global Highland in the wake of The Top Agency closing.

The Top Agency has been providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions to Moray for nearly 22 years. I was a consultant for over three years and in April 2011 I became a Partner of the company. Day to day tasks included but are not limited to:• Using sales, business development and marketing techniques in order to attract business from client companies• Building relationships with clients, includes regular site visits across Scotland• Keeping up to date with… Show more The Top Agency has been providing temporary and permanent staffing solutions to Moray for nearly 22 years. I was a consultant for over three years and in April 2011 I became a Partner of the company. Day to day tasks included but are not limited to:• Using sales, business development and marketing techniques in order to attract business from client companies• Building relationships with clients, includes regular site visits across Scotland• Keeping up to date with current employment legislation and providing consulting services to our clients based on this knowledge• Developing a good understanding of what client companies do and their work culture• Advertising vacancies appropriately by drafting and placing adverts using a wide range of media• Receiving and reviewing applications, performing interviews and short-listing candidates• Checking references and suitability of applicants before referral to employers for interview• Preparing CVs and correspondence to forward to clients in respect of suitable applicants• Negotiating pay and salary rates and finalising arrangements between client and candidates• Offering advice to clients and candidates on pay rates, training and career progression; reviewing recruitment policies to ensure effectiveness of selection techniques and recruitment programmesAs the managing partner I am also responsible for:• Payroll • The management and monitoring of business KPIs and SLAs• I am a signatory and am authorised by Disclosure Scotland to sign PVG and Enhanced Disclose requests• Business Accounting (Including reconciliation, invoicing, VAT, credit control and purchasing)• IT Development & Support • Data Mining and reporting• Website Development (Social media development, custom website applications & design)• Supplier Management• HMRC, REC & Legislative Compliance• Attend business events on behalf of the company & pro actively manage the company profile locally Show less

Problem ManagerThe Problem Manager is responsible for managing the lifecycle of all Problems.Primary objectives are to prevent Incidents from happening, and to minimize the impact of Incidents that cannot be prevented.To this purpose he maintains information about Known Errors and Workarounds.Change ManagerThe Change Manager controls the lifecycle of all Changes.His primary objective is to enable beneficial Changes to be made, with minimum disruption to IT… Show more Problem ManagerThe Problem Manager is responsible for managing the lifecycle of all Problems.Primary objectives are to prevent Incidents from happening, and to minimize the impact of Incidents that cannot be prevented.To this purpose he maintains information about Known Errors and Workarounds.Change ManagerThe Change Manager controls the lifecycle of all Changes.His primary objective is to enable beneficial Changes to be made, with minimum disruption to IT services.For important Changes, the Change Manager will refer the authorization of Changes to the Change Advisory Board (CAB). Show less

I was based at 2622 Highland Squadron based out of Lossiemouth.

This was a TUPE transfer from Capgemini.