2 General Business jobs

Passionate about delivering new, modernised ways for customers to manage and interact with a service that significantly impacts their quality of life? Or driving projects that streamline business systems and processes to ensure colleagues can provide these services to the highest possible standard? If so we’re seeking 2 x Project Managers, each specialising in digital or business change, to join our recently formed future-facing Technology & Transformation Team. Playing to your specialism and strengths you’ll drive either a range of business critical, technology enabled projects (including the development of mobile applications for use by customers and colleagues alike) or business change projects that ensure our organisation remains a market leader. As an organisation, we’ve heavily invested in the skills and resources needed to deliver our ambitious projects, meaning you’ll be very much part of a project ‘team’ – never sitting more than a few desks away from the project’s technical talent!  Our ideal candidates? We’re keen to meet qualified (Prince2, Agile, APMP or similar) Project Managers with hands-on experience of managing the entire project lifecycle to deliver digital and/or business change projects on-time and within budget. Stakeholder management and the ability to build strong working relationships with project resources and executive sponsors is essential. You’ll therefore demonstrate the ability to maintain clear and concise communication throughout the project life cycle and when required, the ability to influence others and secure co-operation or ‘buy-in’. As a Transformation Team we embrace change when needed. Hence you should be ready to challenge existing approaches, identify opportunities and suggest improvements that will lead to more effective and efficient ways of working, not only in the delivery of projects but all aspects of work. Why project manage at Midland Heart?   We’re a large and ambitious housing organisation providing more people an affordable place to call home. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we’re here to develop your potential. Interested? To apply, please register on our candidate portal and submit a comprehensive CV alongside a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, clearly explaining how you meet the requirements of this role and which demonstrates your career achievements. Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 4th March 2019 however, suitable candidates will be invited to an assessment shortly after our receipt of their application. We reserve the right to close applications before the above date, should we successfully appoint to all available posts. Recruitment Agencies please note that we do not accept speculative CVs and should one be submitted, we will assume the candidate is our own.

Newcastle Office Based  Competitive Salary and Benefits   Background At a time of buoyant activity and growth for the business, we’re looking for a talented, energetic and  commercial Head of Legal to lead our in house Legal Team through the next phase of growth. Orchard’s Legal team consists also of an In-House Solicitor and a Contracts Administrator. In this role you will provide leadership and counsel at all levels of the business and help to protect and drive Orchard forward in an increasingly complex and technical marketplace. Job Summary and Responsibilities Reporting to the COO, the Head of Legal has full responsibility for all legal and contractual matters relating to new and existing business tenders, suppliers, customers and professional advisera. The Head of Legal will be a key member of Orchard’s Co-Executive Team and will attend monthly Co-Executive meetings. In addition, this role will have key exposure to the Board, Executive Team and Heads of Service on all legal matters. The Head of Legal will also have responsibility for ensuring the Group complies with data protection legislation. Principal Responsibilities Legal and Contractual This is a high impact, commercially focused, senior legal role. In this role you will have full responsibility for all legal issues in the business, including: Assisting and supporting the Board in all legal and contractual matters Leading, drafting and the negotiation of the full range of Orchard contracts for software development and licencing, SaaS, PaaS, hosting, consultancy and service level agreements Responsibility for the continuous improvement and updating of Orchard’s legal agreements and processes Supporting due diligence projects and providing commercial analysis for any partnership arrangements and / or acquisitions Instructing and liaising with professional advisers and insurers as required Working with the In-house Solicitor to review and propose changes to contracts proposed by suppliers and prospects to ensure they best meet the requirements of Orchard and comply with obligations to third parties Providing company secretarial support as required Maintain a current knowledge of relevant developments in contractual law Leadership You will be responsible for leading and managing the Legal Team. You will support and develop the team and manage the allocation of work. Pre-requisites You should: Be a UK qualified lawyer with at least 7 years relevant PQE experience ideally with an IT/Software background, gained from either private practice or in-house positions. Have relevant experience of contract law in a commercial environment, ideally within the  IT/ Software domain. Be a strategic leader and have managed significant corporate initiatives. Be a capable and respected people manager (leader) who is also capable of rolling your sleeves up and getting things done. Be able to influence at the highest level internally and externally Be confident and professional when dealing with suppliers and customers Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be able to work under pressure and to tight timescales Have significant knowledge and understanding of data protection and intellectual property law Salary and Other Benefits Package commensurate with skills and experience Company pension scheme Permanent health insurance and life assurance Westfield Health Cash Plan Scheme 25 days holiday and an additional Birthday holiday To apply for this role, please email hr@orchard-systems.co.uk with a CV and covering letter. The company reserves the right to vary or amend the duties and responsibilities of the post holder at any time according to the needs of the company’s business