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Our Treetops Holmes Park Day Nursery in Sonning is looking for an experienced Nursery Manager who is committed to ensuring that all children receive the very...

A leading engineering company are seeking a Electro Mechanical Assemblers to join their team of technicians. As an Electro Mechanical Assembler you will have the chance to work on bespoke products used in a variety of industries including Defence and Aerospace sectors Job Title: Electro Mechanical Assembler Pay Rate: £10.00 P/H Paye to £13 P/H Ltd or Umbrella (Overtime is available) Employment Type: 6-12 Months Start Date: Immediately Location: Aldermaston, Reading The Electro Mechanical Assembler must have experience of the following: - Working to engineering drawings - Good manual dexterity - Experience with building small assemblies - Experience of soldering is also a must This role will require you working individually and as part of a team and you maybe required to work over time to fulfill company orders. Orion Electrotech Ltd acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency and complies with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations Act 2003

Our Treetops Holmes Park Day Nursery in Sonning is looking for an experienced Nursery Manager who is committed to ensuring that all children receive the very...

Considerable practical laboratory experience in wet chemistry analyses, ideally within a contract research organisation or pharmaceutical laboratory,...

Huntswood is seeking PPI Complaint Handlers to join a large complaint handling project. Huntswood can offer excellent daily rates on a long term contract based in Central Reading. Working within a fast paced environment, you will be handling customers' complaints in line with fixed regulations and procedures. Required skills and experience include: * Excellent writing skills and the ability to use MS Office and navigate through a number of in house databases * Outstanding telephone and written communication skills * Good organisation skills, with the ability to manage workload efficiently and take ownership of complaint cases * Flexibility to accommodate change according to the business need * An ability to work quickly and accurately in a target-driven environment * Excellent attention to detail * Financial Services qexperience(desirable) Interested? Please apply for consideration

I am currently supporting a FM Company who is recruiting for a carpenter for a school in Reading, this role will require someone with Strong carpentry skills as hanging doors and fitting windows will be part of this role. Omega Resource Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Our client is a Managed Services provider in the broadband and telecommunications market operating mobile and fixed line/wireline services and networks as well as provides information and entertainment services. The company serves mass market, business, government, and wholesale customers by delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations. The Advanced Network Consultant needs to have CCIE level expertise in LAN/WAN/WLAN/Data Centre network design and architecture with demonstrable experience in delivering new data network / data centre network solutions/migrations/transformations in real-world global / enterprise environments. Have a demonstrable track record in design, implementation, testing and transformation of advanced network infrastructures in global / enterprise environments. The role requires strong technical, consultancy and communication skills with significant hands-on discovery, analysis, design, delivery and transformation experience in advanced networking technologies from leading manufacturers (e.g. Cisco, Juniper, F5, Check Point, etc.). They need to be able to create and develop all related design, implementation, configuration test documentations to support the project/customer needs. Responsibilities: Planning, design, configuration, implementation, transformation, operation and optimisation of enterprise level data centre networks. This will include remote or on-site: Advanced Network strategy creation and roadmap development Advanced Network Infrastructure audit, review, design and systems sizing Migration planning, risk assessments, impact analysis Implementation, configuration, testing and transformation Test plan/strategy development Pre and post deployment support Detailed troubleshooting and problem resolution Performance engineering and optimisation Knowledge transfer and mentoring To quickly understand and be able to articulate business impacts of technical decisions and drive solutions to specific business problems through the effective use of technology Creation and development of documentation, including detailed technical documentation, test documentation and appropriate policies and procedures for assigned projects. Identify and assess customer requirements for development of advanced data centre network infrastructures and recommend appropriate solutions. Understanding of IT disaster recovery planning and testing of Advanced Network infrastructures, including design and provisioning of high quality, high availability Advanced Network solutions for data centres – including Software Defined Networking (SDN) architectures and Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI) in particular. Providing technical consulting expertise to customer project teams. Sharing knowledge and experience through formal and informal knowledge management initiatives Providing technical leadership in design and administration decisions for advanced network infrastructures, systems and solutions in relation to data centre network design and migration Ability to perform network assessments and development of assessment deliverables. Understanding of capacity planning and capacity management Perform and document network operations processes and procedures including installation and testing of network upgrades, fail over, and configuration documentation troubleshoot technical problems and design, recommend and implement long term solutions Communicate issues clearly to business and technical groups within the company Required: BSc/BEng in Communications, Networks, Computer Science or equivalent experience required. 7+ years of experience with all aspects of router and switch network design, installation and configuration for a large-scale, heterogeneous, Internet service environment with a focus on data network and data centre network design 5+ years of increasing practical experience in systems architecture, network design, delivery and transformation responsibility in Advanced Network Infrastructure 5+ years of experience in a consulting role working on customer sites for prolonged durations and working with the customer at all levels from CIO to end-users Broad range of experiences designing and architecting complex structures and networks. Proven track record of leading multiple large networking projects Thorough knowledge of and in depth experience with LAN and WAN architectures including Ethernet, PDH TDM & SDH Networks. Knowledge and design/implementation experience of SD-WAN, SDN, SDP, ACI and advanced networking techniques and technologies Knowledge and design/implementation experience of IPv4 & IPv6 address schemas, layout and migration techniques Experience In network assessment techniques and using the information obtained to develop advanced network solutions including development of SDN, SD-WAN, SPD, ACI IPv6 network engineering solutions and detailed designs of LAN/WAN/Data Centre architecture Thorough understanding of LAN/WAN/WLAN network and routing protocols including BGP, OSPF, STP, HSRP, VRRP, ACLs, 801.1Q, MPLS, QoS, Multicast Capabilities and competency in QoS and flow data - across multiple vendors and manufacturers Experienced in: OSPFv3, EIGRPv6, RIPng, MP-BGP, MPLS 6PE & 6VPE, DHCP6 Experienced in web related protocols such as, HTTP, HTTPS, TCP/IP, IPSEC, and other routing protocols Knowledge of transition mechanisms such as: 6RD, 6to6, ISATAP, Teredo, DS-Lite NAT64, NAT464 Experienced in developing network test cases, test plans and performing tests. Experienced in Firewall and network security solutions: Check Point, Cisco ASA, IDS, IPS, Filtering, Radius, VPN, Riverbed Steelhead Experienced in network troubleshooting using various tools: Wireshark, Sniffer, Solarwinds, etc. Experienced in network management platforms and protocols such as SNMP and RMON and tools (CiscoWorks, HPOV, Tivoli). VoIP and knowledge of IP based protocols (SIP) desirable. Expertise in network performance assessment and network performance tools. Knowledge of and experience with network management platforms and protocols such as SNMP and RMON Experience with Juniper and F5 products a plus Knowledge of international circuit provisioning a plus Ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment Strong written and oral communication skills Strong organisation skills and ability to work as part of a team and as a team lead - as an individual contributor in a team environment and individually on own initiative Able to host and facilitate meetings attended by client business and technical stakeholders Communication Skills Excellent writing skills and comfortable with presenting before large groups of people Proficient in developing documentations of solution/configuration/operations Ability to lead training and education relative to Advanced Networking techniques technology, concepts and troubleshooting for the team Ability to create consistent high quality documentation (e.g. high and low level designs, implementation and test plans, network diagrams and other related documentation) in Visio and MS Office products The ability to prepare, review and present technical reports, client presentations, design documentation, and manuals. Ability to articulate and present solutions to such diverse constituencies as project managers, clients, business stakeholders and engineers, and to coordinate (with both project management and engineering) major systems events such as application upgrades, launches, load tests and deployments

Senior Consultant/Design Engineer with a demonstrable track record in consulting and delivering Enterprise and/or Telco grade UC solutions from opportunity identification through to final project closure. The role requires strong technical and communication skills with significant hands-on design, delivery and transformation experience in: UCC, IPT, VoIP, IM&P, collaboration tools, audio/video/web conferencing, voice gateways, SIP/TDM trunking, SBCs, federation, IP, routing and switching and contact centres. The ideal candidate for this role should have a strong background (5+ years) in, and hands on design and delivery of, UCC solutions using one or more of the following manufacturer technology sets: Candidates should have broad and deep experience-based knowledge of UC gained through genuine involvement in the scoping, design and implementation of multiple vendor solutions on large scale, complex, multi-technology projects for enterprise customers. In addition to understanding UC technologies through genuine project delivery experience, candidates should be able to articulate the business benefits as well as the technical benefits and be able to prioritise these benefits amidst other decisions and options facing Verizon customers. The successful candidates will be able to express themselves well in writing, as well as demonstrating proficiency in presentations along with good consultative, workshop and facilitation skills. They will be able to engage effectively with a wide variety of individuals, both within a project team, and especially with the customer at all levels of seniority. Candidates should demonstrate a proven willingness to share knowledge and support colleagues. Experience of project management tools and methodologies is desirable and candidates should demonstrate an ability to be self-driven and organised. Knowledge & Experience of Cisco Full suite of IP Communications solutions including Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) Cloud Collaboration Unity & Unity Connection Expressway Unified Border Element (CUBE) Unified Contact Centre Express (UCCX) Unified Contact Centre Enterprise (UCCE) Microsoft Enterprise communications capabilities Lync 2013/2010 S4B Exchange Active Directory SQL Oracle Acme Packet Session Border Controllers (SBCs) Sonus Sonus Session Border Controllers (SBCs) Avaya Aura (Application Server, Communications Manager, Conferencing, Messaging, Virtualisation, Breeze), Scopia (Applications and Video Conferencing) Session Border Controller Communications Server IP Office Experience in design/configuration of SIP trunking, SBCs, voice gateways and routing / switching solutions is essential. The ideal candidate would also be skilled in designing, installing, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting advanced SBC solutions (based on Oracle / Acme Packet and Sonus products) in single and High Availability environments. Manufacturer accreditations are also desirable, in particular: Cisco - CCIE, CCNP, CCNA; Microsoft - MCSE; Oracle - Session Border Controller Certified Implementation Specialist This role would suit someone experienced in detailed hands on technical design and delivery and looking to advance their consulting skills and capabilities, leading consulting engagements and team installations while still maintaining detailed practical hands-on delivery experience. The candidate will be proactive when dealing with customer issues, have excellent customer facing and service skills, a flexible attitude and ability to perform under pressure, and have strong communication skills especially when communicating with a globally dispersed team. Responsibilities: Planning, design, configuration, implementation, operation and optimisation of UC technologies. This will include remote or on-site: Infrastructure strategy creation and roadmap development Infrastructure design and systems sizing Migration planning, risk assessments, impact analysis Implementation, configuration, testing and transformation Pre and post deployment support Detailed troubleshooting and problem resolution Performance engineering and optimisation Knowledge transfer and mentoring Test plan/strategy development Network auditing/sizing Creation and development of documentation, including detailed technical documentation and appropriate policies and procedures for assigned projects. Assess customer requirements for data and voice technology initiatives and recommend appropriate solutions. Assist with IT disaster recovery planning and testing for telecommunications and UC technologies including data and system backup and restore functions. Help to provide a high quality, high availability computing and telephony/UC environment. Assist in the optimisation of technology in telecommunications/UC environment for the client's IT Services department. Maintain knowledge of existing network and applications, including new products and technologies, relating to telephony and UC products Providing technical consulting expertise to internal project teams and customers. Sharing knowledge and experience through formal and informal knowledge management initiatives Proactively maintain knowledge/awareness of existing network and applications, including new products and technologies, relating to both Cisco/Microsoft/Oracle and other UC products Required: Five (5) years of increased design, delivery and transformation responsibility in an IPT/UC environment. Demonstrable experience in in design, implementing, transforming, troubleshooting, testing and supporting UC technologies including : IPT, VoIP, IM and Presence, collaboration tools, audio/video/web conferencing, SBCs, voice gateways, SIP/TDM trunking, IP, routing and switching, Demonstrable expertise and experience with one or more leading manufacturer’s UC products and adjunct applications (Cisco, Microsoft, Oracle, Sonus, Avaya, Unify) Detailed knowledge and understanding of protocols (SIP, H.323, QSIG, SCCP, etc.) and codec’s (G.722, G.711, G.729, H.264 and Microsoft Real-time adaptive codec's (RTC)) Experience in implementing SBCs, integration gateways and applications Experience in voice/video/data networking, telephony IPPBX management and voice applications. Experience in implementing and supporting other voice technologies including contact centre, IVR, predictive dialler, call recording and CTI technologies Demonstrable experience in legacy telephony (PSTN, TDM, PRI, Key Systems, TDM PBX and C7) Analytical consultative and methodical support skills and the ability to lead users and staff through business requirements and delivering business and technical solutions. Demonstrable experience in the identifying and maintaining the voice dependencies of local and wide-area networks. Large enterprise, high availability design skills

A lucrative opportunity has arisen for a professional and highly conscientious individual to join a global corporate organisation with superb facilities. Initially the role is for 6 months but could be extended. To provide Executive Administration support/assistance to the Senior Vice President EMEA Consulting. Act as an ambassador for the SVP's office, both internally and externally; the EA will need to demonstrate a high degree of customer facing and interpersonal skills. The EA is to ensure smooth and seamless integration and management of the SVP's office, applying pro-activity, initiative, discretion and confidentiality to all tasks. The role of the EA will be to ensure that the SVP operates as effectively as possible. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: -To manage the SVP's office in an efficient, effective and professional manner with complete confidentiality on matters where it is required -Proactive diary and email management *Responsible for keeping an overall view of the diary and forward planning to ensure an optimum schedule for the meetings and use of the SVP's time in accordance with his priorities for the business. *Ensure the provision of all briefing papers and supporting information to the SVP in a timely manner. *Logistical support and ensuring that all travel arrangements are identified and made well in advance and in compliance with company travel policy *Manage regular weekly/ monthly/quarterly calls for the management team and key stakeholders. This will be at a regional and global level and include confirmation of agenda and follow up items *Action, escalate and delegate all incoming email as appropriate *Daily monitoring and action of approval requests -Execution and delivery of management team and extended team off-site meetings including : *Ensuring costs are monitored and managed within budget *Optimising the opportunity for motivation and networking *Attendance at off-site events to support the SVP's agenda as required -SPOC for the SVP's office for communications & reporting *Facilitate information flow between SVPs' office and other internal/external groups *Help support & co-ordinate country communities communication *Review monthly KPI data and flag findings to SVP *Maintain contact and relevant data for example - organisation charts, customer profiles & statistics Tracking of POs & cost centre expenses by quarter and any necessary follow up with budget owners *Participate as a highly trusted and involved member of the management team, responsible for issuing agendas and pre-reading, issuing minutes in a timely manner, monitoring actions, follow-up of actions, and scheduling all management team activities *Support in creating media content for both internal and external social media sharing. This may include imaging, video content and various text based advertisements - Ensure timely submission of expenses, iProcurement requests, HR transaction in compliance with company's policies and procedures - Provide support with any internal/external job postings working with Talent Advisory teams and HR - Management of ad-hoc projects and project management to solution on behalf of the SVP SUCCESS CRITERIA: - Enable the SVP to work as efficiently and effectively as possible - Effective management of the SVP's Office - Presents a professional image both internally and externally at all times, ensuring the reputation of the SVP is maintained at a high level -Exceptional time management skills -Strong communication skills -Error free and timely correspondence -Uses initiative appropriate to the position and demonstrates a high degree of pro-activity -Eyes and ears for the SVP across the business -Ability to grasp future trends in digital technologies and act proactively EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: -Operated at EA level in a large corporate environment -Excellent written and spoken command of English -Excellent communication skills -Social media competence -Multitasking and analytical skills -High level of practical knowledge of tools and applications -Understanding of managerial, financial and administrative processes -Mature and professional behaviour -Able to act autonomously with limited supervision, working on own initiative -Able to take effective action without always knowing the total picture -Creative thinker and problem solution finder -Project Management skills -Intermediate level skills in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint -Able to work in confidence with confidential matters -Ability to work under pressured deadlines -Ability to make decisions and be assertive where appropriate -Diplomatic and tactful

Client- Global technology Company £400 to £500 Dayrate{based upon experience} Sales Operations Director BUSINESS AREA: This role is based in Reading, within the Sales Operations function. Reports to the Senior Director of Sales Operations, EMEA who is based in the United Kingdom. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: o 10+ years working in a combination of Sales and Operations roles in the technology sector o 5-10 years of experience across operations roles, demonstrating fundamental ops skills o Demonstrated experience business-partnering with senior sales leaders o Experience working in or with the EMEA Markets o Ability to influence key stakeholders across a broad range of functions o Must have strong achievement in a Bachelors Degree o Direct field sales or inside-sales experience is a strong plus o High achievement in an MBA or other relevant post-graduate qualifications is a strong plus KEY OBJECTIVES: * Act as key business partner and trusted advisor to the Regional Vice President * Performance Management of the Region Business and Sales Teams * Lead an effective and efficient pipeline and forecasting process * Drive a consistent Sales Methodology and robust deal management processes * Lead the Region Sales Operations Team RESPONSIBILITIES: * Act as key business partner to the Regional Vice President and support to the EMEA HQ o Own the role of the RVP's go-to person for all business related support o Act as chief-of-staff for the RVP region o Drive an action-oriented culture, ensuring others deliver on their promises o Create strategic analyses to drive the evolution of the business * Performance Management of the Region Business and Sales Teams o Track the business to reach planned growth targets o Conduct all planning and business management activities for the region o Ensure the weekly forecast process evolves to measure the business correctly o Construct and support the region quarterly business reviews o Conduct the coverage model planning and quota setting for the regions * Lead an effective and efficient pipeline and forecasting process o Own and drive the weekly forecasting process o Ensure the business is predictable using a 90-day forecast o Be responsible for the accurate presentation of the business o Maintain standards and discipline to underpin a robust forecast o Ensure effective CRM hygiene is undertaken by the sales team o Drive alignment between the region, and the geo / worldwide * Drive a consistent Sales Methodology and robust deal management processes o Drive a discipline of continuous improvement at the deal-level o Ensure regular deal and account reviews are scheduled and conducted o Facilitate change management in the process as required o Ensure close-plans are being created and tracked CRITICAL SKILLS: o Excellence communication skills, both oral and written form o Develop market-based ROI business case analyses to aid strategic decision making o Advanced Microsoft Excel (v-lookup, pivot tables, data analysis with >10k rows) o Mastery of Microsoft PPT, able to craft decks for effective executive communication o Oracle CRM skills to an intermediate level and extensive CRM experience o Work with a virtual team, geographically separated across the three geographies Another other Western European language a plus