Recruiter

Edustaff - Birmingham

Salary

From £44,525 to £49,130 per year + Leadership pay scale

Location

Nuneaton and Bedworth

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Director of Learning – English and Literacy (L8 - 12) September 2013

Are you looking for a Leadership role within a Warwickshire Secondary School?

Are you an experienced English Teacher with Middle Management experience or an existing senior leader looking for their next challenge?

This North Warwickshire secondary school are looking to appoint a Director of Learning with responsibility for English & Literacy.

***Director for Learning
***North Warwickshire Secondary School
***Leadership Post – L8-12
***Responsibility for English & Literacy
***September 2013 Start
***Permanent Post

This North Warwickshire School is a vibrant, exciting, innovative and mixed 11-18 comprehensive school with over 1400 students. The school feels strongly that every child really matters and that ‘Excellence Opens All Doors’. Students are keen to do well, parents are very supportive and the staff are highly committed to the further success of the school.

The school is looking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated Director of Learning for English and Literacy on a full time basis. Applicants should have a proven track record of teaching across the age and ability range and have the capability to raise standards across the school through developing exciting and engaging learning experiences for all students.

As Director of Learning you will have responsibility for:

• The subject leadership of English
• The line management of agreed curriculum areas
• Developing and implementing a school-wide literacy strategy
• Being part of the Extended School Leadership Team
• Contributing to the successful strategic leadership and management of the school

The school are currently going through a programme of development and have seen a large number of recent changes which has seen a significant impact on results and behaviour. The school are committed to continuing this program and are keen to recruit dedicated professionals to their team who can support them in their continuing improvements. The school have recently developed their Key Stage 3 curriculum to provide a greater focus on skills acquisition and at Key Stage 4 they offer a very wide choice of GCSE and Diploma subjects. They are committed to ensuring that they meet the needs of all students in order to prepare them for life in the 21st century.

This education establishment provides a full range of learning activities within and beyond the National Curriculum and they are working successfully to meet the rapid changes that are taking place within education. Last year the school opened a fully operational Hair Salon which is backed by local Hairdressers who offer work placements and workshops. The schools Skills Centre is well established in the field of construction, where students learn essential skills such as bricklaying, plumbing and electrical work which will see them fill much needed roles or go on to further education.

The schools emphasis is on raising achievement and they have a number of initiatives developing that include the sharing of good practice. As one of the first schools to affiliate to the University of the First Age (UFA); the school are part of a London University Project linked to ‘Learning Cultures. They have students from Years 7 and 12 linked with to the local University as researchers (into learning) and link with NASA and the Globe Project which includes working closely with the National Space Centre, Leicester. Recent developments have seen staff being asked to lead LA and national initiatives.

If you wish to continue to make a difference to the lives of young people and work within a forward thinking and exciting school, then this school would like to hear from you. Please send a copy of your CV to Patrick at Edustaff.

Recruiter

Toner Graham

Salary

Competitive

Location

Warwickshire

Job term

Contract

Job hours

Full time

Our Major Client is looking to recruit a Financial Analyst for their South Warwickshire site. This is a rapidly growing company with a great future and offer a rewarding role in an iconic brand. This role would be dealing with the finance team and with wider external partners. a good understanding of month-end Journals, Account reconciliation and inventory accounting is a must in this role alongside the flexibility to work in a changing environment.

you must be CIMA qualified for this role and the ability to identify solutions to data analysis and process mapping and documentation of this area and issues that may arise is a distinct advantage.

this role is to start ASAP for the right candidate and will be paying between £11 - £14ph for a 40 hour week.

To be successful you must have the following attributes:

* Assist the Operations Manager with the logistics for e-Commerce and Merchandise Global Roll-out Plan.
* Assist the Global Marketing Manager with communication requirements and arrange the stock logistics for all events and shows that take place.
* Create and maintain Inventory Reports, Sales Reports and Presentations for Managers
* Take minutes in the Directors’ weekly meetings and maintain the agenda and action points for the team.
* Coordinate all other actions as required from the team, Managers and Directors.
* Raise all PO’s for fixed costs and merchandise, liaising with the purchasing department.
* Set up all products and suppliers in the system and maintain all master data and legal records.
* Proficient in liaising with internal and external companies, suppliers and our warehouse daily.

If you fee that you are the right candidate for this role, please click the 'Apply Now' button for a fast response. Otherwise, please feel free to Contact Ray Harris on [contact details removed] for more information

Please note that Toner Graham is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Recruiter

OPM Response Ltd

Salary

Competitive

Location

Leamington

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Associate Producer, Publisher-Owned Studio - Midlands

Job Title –Associate Producer
Job Location – Leamington Spa
Job Type – Permanent
Job Salary – Negotiable dependent on experience

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

Summary / Overview

The role of Associate Producer will have management responsibility on specific assignments and development pathways for project development. You will be expected to own specific production elements delegated to you by the Project Director.
The role will also require working with department leads to generate task breakdowns and oversee focussed areas of production.
The nature of production roles can change with the type of project and at various stages of production, so the role responsibilities below give a broad outline of the responsibilities expected.

Role Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning, facilitation and tracking/documentation of early R&D and prototyping.
• Facilitate communication and take ownership on key production aspects with external partners, as determined by the Project Director e.g. 1st Party, external producers, legal teams, marketing etc.
• Support any 3rd Party/outsourced development including any outsourced motion-capture, art assets, audio recording, music production etc.
• Lead the creation and support of certain production and/or asset pipelines for the project’s development to ensure timely delivery of the production as a whole e.g. localisation, music production, gameplay, art assets etc.
• Attend regular leads/development meetings and participate in future project/milestone planning and strategy. Ensure action points recorded, assigned and completed.
• Co-Ordinate and prepare project related documentation, for example, risk assessment documentation, critical path strategies, task breakdown schedules, etc.
• Prepare submissions for First Party Evaluation at key milestones.
• Liaise and co-ordinate between teams designated by the Project Director, in order to facilitate and support key production requirements and processes.
• Manage and track the tasks lists and responsibilities of certain teams/departments.
• Prioritise bug databases and development during Alpha, Beta and submission phases.
• Represent the project to other parties as required, e.g. PR events.
• Cultivate a cohesive team, and inspire the cooperation and confidence of others.
• Undertake other duties as required in representing or aiding the projects development.


Role Requirements (Knowledge, Skills Experience)
Key Attributes

• 2+ years in a creative industry production based role.
• Organised, driven and self-motivated.
• Able to identify/assess risks and strategies to mitigate.
• Project management experience with a good understanding of scheduling, planning, tracking and resource allocation.
• Problem solver. You will be aware of potential and current issues and formulate plans to solve them.
• The ability to cope well and perform under pressure working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• A team thinker - able to work within a team and to actively work to make that team perform cohesively and collaboratively
• Excellent working knowledge and experience of all MS Office applications.
• Understanding of agile methodologies.
• Passionate about games
• College degree in related field preferred such as Computer Science, Computer Graphic Art, Business Management, Engineering or Mathematics

Key Contacts:
• Project Director
• Senior Project Manager
• Production

Benefits:
• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Childcare Voucher Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Group Life Assurance
• Access to employee store
• 25 days holiday per annum
• A great working environment

Salary : Negotiable DOE


The studio is an award winning developer with an established reputation for excellence and is home to an outstanding team of passionate individuals working within an environment that actively promotes creativity and personal ownership.

Being part of a publisher group allows them to offer the benefits of working within a large, world renowned publisher whilst maintaining an independent studio culture.

Their growth is based on proven success and they are currently working on a new ground-breaking Multi-Platform and Mobile project.

To apply for this position, please send your CV for my attention to [contact details removed] or contact me via the details below:

Nadja Lindacher | Senior Development Management Consultant
Direct Line: + [contact details removed] |
Email: [contact details removed] |
Skype: nadja.lindacher.opm
LinkedIn: [contact details removed]
Twitter: NadjaLindacher

Recruiter

Hot Recruitment Consultants

Salary

From £50,000 to £55,400 per year

Location

Stratford-on-Avon

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Business Manager . An excellent position has arisen in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, for a highly motivated and experienced motor trade Business Manager to join our clients' successful Land Rover dealership.

ARE YOU; struggling with getting quality and timely referrals from your sales team?

DO YOU ; want to be able to control the whole deal from start to finish?

WOULD YOU ; like to be able to coach your sales team throughout the whole enquiry?

CAN YOU ; still close a deal better than your sales team?

If so, then our client would like to talk to you as they are looking for a Business Manager to look after all the deals and lead management in their very busy expanding sales department.

The Role
As Business Manager you will construct and control the whole deal from start to finish, guiding the Sales Executives to completing the job correctly and thoroughly.

The applicant must be able to show an in depth knowledge in constructing a deal and selling the car as a complete package, always looking to maximise both volumes and profit in the cars and the finance and insurance.

The attributes our client is looking for would be a Manager who can instil discipline into the sales process, provide a flair for coaching and also have creative skills financially when putting a deal together.

The Person
The successful candidate will have a motor trade Business Manager background, be enthusiastic, energetic and demonstrate a commitment to delivering great customer service.

This would be a great opportunity for an existing Business Manager with a proven track record at the highest level or a sales executive who can demonstrate a natural F&I aptitude along with strong closing skills.

An ability to communicate at all levels and to build outstanding relationships with customers and other team members is essential.

Remuneration
For the role of Business Manager you will receive £18,000 per annum basic with an ote to £55,400 per annum plus a Company Car

The Company
Our client is the leading retailer of prestige vehicles in the UK and they are just as passionate about their people as they are about their customers and the cars they sell. They are very proud to have achieved 'Sunday Times Best Company to Work For' status six years in a row and their aim is to 'Delight our Employees', through honesty, respect, celebrating success together and having lots of fun along the way!

How to apply
Please note that in accordance with Hot Recruitment Consultants recruitment and consultancy processes, if you are shortlisted your CV may be sent to the Hiring Manager at our Clients' business and by applying for this position you give your consent for us to do so.

You must have eligibility to work in the UK and a full valid UK Driving Licence. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted and incomplete CVs will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Motor, Automotive, Car, Retail, Business Manager, Sales Executive, Vehicles, Finance, Insurance,

Recruiter

OPM Response Ltd

Salary

Competitive

Location

Warwickshire

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Lead UI Artist - £DOE - Midlands - Racing Developer

Location: Leamington Spa
Salary: £DOE
Role Type: Permanent

OPM are working with a client founded in 2009 by industry veterans with the declared aim to produce AAA titles on next-gen platforms.

As the Lead UI Artist you will be responsible for driving the presentational style of products, working closely with the Art Director to develop and maintain the artistic vision. You will also lead the UI Art Team on a day-to-day basis, working with both Design and Engineering teams to ensure that UI artwork meets requirements on all sides. You must be flexible, highly motivated, organised and detail conscious.

Requirements:
Exceptional Graphic Design experience backed up by a strong portfolio.
Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar design packages.
A strong understanding of technical and workflow considerations.
Proven leadership experience with superb organisational skills.
A proven understanding of typography and colour theory.
Excellent communication skills.
A passion for games!

This is an excellent opportunity for exceptional UI artists who are looking to further their career with an ambitious developer.

The studio will reward the successful candidate with an excellent salary and benefits package for the area.

If this sounds like your next role then email your CV along with demo work (max 5mg) to [contact details removed] (MS Word format)

Claire Ramshaw | Senior Art Consultant
OPM Response Ltd
Direct Line: + [contact details removed] |
Email: [contact details removed] |
Skype: claire.ramshaw.opm
LinkedIn: [contact details removed]
Twitter: OPMCreative

The salary bracket shown is approximate and is no guarantee of the income on offer. Salary and benefits will be discussed with candidates at interview with the company and are individually negotiated by OPM.

Recruiter

OPM Response Ltd

Salary

Competitive

Location

Warwickshire

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Audio Visual Content Manager - £Competitive Salary - Midlands - Games

Permanent
Console Games Project
Midlands

OPM’s client is seeking an experienced Audio Visual Content Manager to be responsible for the organisation and tracking of all audio-visual deliveries required for their game production, who will be expected to oversee and facilitate audio-visual department’s production work.
They will be extremely organised and used to working within a cross-functional game production team. They will also have to manage any external party’s key to the production of all audio visual requirements.

Role Responsibilities:
• During early project phases, act as a guide and lead for the audio-visual development of the project, ensuring any audio-visual team work is prioritised and keeping within core game expectations.
• Identify the audio-visual production requirements for the game and plan the overall project scope and requirements needed to deliver audio-visual goals on time, budget and to the best quality possible.
• Liaise with design, production teams and leads to ensure audio-visual requirements are identified and can be scheduled and planned to fit production needs.
• Create and manage any formal pipelines required for audio-visual delivery into the game.
• As required, identify best production techniques and solutions to produce audio-visual content for game projects.
• Produce regular reports, milestone reports etc. as required by senior management and project stakeholders.
• Ensure that each member of the audio-visual team is working from a tracked schedule/critical path and has a strong sense of ownership, responsibility and accountability for the quality and timeliness of their work.
• Oversee communications and facilitate work with external audio-visual production and partners.
• Keep abreast of all audio-visual project requirements and actions, helping to resolve any conflicts/impediments.
• Continuously assess risk and work with Project Director to keep scope of audio-visual production in line with key requirements, budget & schedule.
• Support other production team members.

Role Requirements (Knowledge, Skills Experience):
Excellent experience and knowledge of MS office applications and music and audio-visual production software.
• Experience coordinating medium size teams
• 3 years of similar or related experience in an audio-visual focussed role.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Great communication and interpersonal skills;
• Positive, open-minded and keen to solve problems.
• Tenacious, questioning and able to handle macro & micro level management tasks within a game project.
• Ability to inspire respect from others.

To ensure a speedy application please email your up to date CV in MS WORD FORMAT and Show Reel to [contact details removed]

So what are you waiting for? Don't miss out on this great career opportunity!

Jon Norfolk | Art & Animation Consultant
OPM Response Ltd
Direct Line: + [contact details removed] |
Email: [contact details removed] |
Skype: jon.norfolk.opm
LinkedIn: [contact details removed]
Twitter: AnimationOPM

The salary bracket shown is approximate and is no guarantee of the income on offer. Salary and benefits will be discussed with candidates at interview with the company and are individually negotiated by OPM.

Recruiter

OPM Response Ltd

Salary

Competitive

Location

Warwickshire

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Job Title – Online Producer
Job Location – Midlands
Job Type – Permanent
Job Salary – Negotiable dependent on experience

ONLINE PRODUCER

Summary / Overview

An experienced Online Producer is required to take responsibility for leading the development of a major new Online game. The Online Producer will work closely with other stakeholders to ensure the best game is produced on-time and within budget.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead development of of server-side infrastructure and game clients across all major platforms
• Organise deployment of online servers for load-testing and closed-beta programs.
• Research and develop strategies to leverage online enabled business models including Free to Play and Freemium
• Lead game development team in overall vision, priorities, and long term product schedule
• Manage information pipeline between engineers, live operations, infrastructure and console and mobile development teams
• Create features to bridge Online, Console and Mobile games to create a connected product
• Design and maintain tracking reports to communicate the progress and health of the project
• Ensure schedule reports and updates for internal and publisher stakeholders regarding project status are correct and proper
• Create flexible project plan including milestone deliverables, requirements definition, team member assignment, capacity planning and release planning
• Help develop the vision for web-based and mobile games, which must be viral, engaging and highly monetizeable
• Constantly optimize games post-launch for additional virility, engagement and monetization



Role Requirements (Knowledge, Skills Experience)
Key Attributes

• Experience of leading the development of an online infrastructure-heavy game
• At least 2 relevant published titles as a Producer or Project Manager
• High-level understanding of online game development, from concept to alpha to beta and post launch
• Exemplory written and verbal communication skills
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to focus on priorities, manage change and deliver against agreed deadlines
• Proven ability to work under rapid development cycles
• Track record of project planning being successfully executed leading to the timely delivery of quality projects.
• Experience of managing cross team projects developing content both on console and web





Major pluses


• College degree in related field preferred such as Computer Science, Computer Graphic Art, Business Management, Engineering or Mathematics
• Be able to clearly report Management Information
• Excellent MS Office skills and preferably experience with other project management enterprise solutions e.g. Hansoft, Jira, Grasshopper
• Track record of project planning being successfully executed leading to the timely delivery of quality projects.
• Passion for games and game development

Key Contacts:
• Project Director
• Senior Project Manager
• Studio Heads
• Design Manager
• Production
• QA Team Leader
• QA Staff

Benefits:
• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Childcare Voucher Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Permanent Health Insurance
• Group Life Assurance
• Access to employee store
• 25 days holiday per annum
• A great working environment

Salary : Negotiable DOE

The studio is an award winning developer with an established reputation for excellence and is home to an outstanding team of passionate individuals working within an environment that actively promotes creativity and personal ownership.
Being part of a publisher group allows them to offer the benefits of working within a large, world renowned publisher whilst maintaining an independent studio culture.
Their growth is based on proven success and they are currently working on a new ground-breaking Multi-Platform and Mobile project.

To apply for this position, please send your CV for my attention to [contact details removed] or contact me via the details below:

Nadja Lindacher | Senior Development Management Consultant
Direct Line: + [contact details removed] |
Email: [contact details removed] |
Skype: nadja.lindacher.opm
LinkedIn: [contact details removed]
Twitter: NadjaLindacher