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Valueworks® is built upon its people and its commitment to recruiting and retaining talented individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds
Why join Valueworks® ?
Valueworks® is an exciting company that is changing the landscape of many industries. Our success is based on our employees who share a common commitment to innovation and creativity and work together in a dynamic, rewarding environment.
Valueworks® has experienced leadership, excellent technology and product expertise, and strong relationships with a broad base of customers and partners.
Valueworks® continues to seek entrepreneurial, talented, creative and driven individuals to join our team. We encourage you to learn more about Valueworks® and contact us. The right position could be waiting for you.
We are currently looking to recruit in the following areas
Category Buyer
- Support the Category Manager in
the development, implementation and delivery
of clear strategies for the supply management
of expenditure.
- Assist in the development of supply
chain management with clients.
- Assist in the development of systems,
measures and procedures / processes to enable
objectives to be met.
- Assist in the development of cross
functional team working with clients and suppliers
- Product / Service ongoing cost
management.
- Reduce total Supply Chain expenditure
through Strategic Cost Management.
- Ensuring long-term security of
supply.
- Operating within a disciplined
- closed loop - purchasing environment.
Requirements are: Educated to degree level (2:1
or above), experience working within a blue chip
company with a supply chain / procurement background.
Computer literate to intermediate level, analytical
skills, good communication skills, good teamworking
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Software Developer
- Java
- Maintain and enhance existing
systems and develop new modules when required.
- The role covers all areas of the
software development life cycle.
- Ability to analyse and evaluate
complex processes.
- Have a professional, confident,
open and inclusive approach.
- Be willing and able to interact
internally and externally, and at all levels
within the company.
- The role will require working
with senior managers for requirements capture.
- Be organised and a pro-active
self starter.
- Have the ability to perform under
pressure.
- Experience of up to date J2EE
technologies including core Java, HTML, Hibernate,
Spring and Struts
- Experience of development processes
similar to Agile methodologies.
- Have excellent written and verbal
communcation skills.
Requirements are: 2:1 or above in a software related
degree; 18 / 240 UCAS points (or equivalent) in
three subjects. Commercial experience of some of
the aforementioned J2EE technologies and the full
development lifecycle. |
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Consultant
- Performing commercial analysis
of detailed data on client organisations historic
spend and analysing supply markets.
- Understanding, mapping and evaluating
client organisations processes in respect of
sourcing, procurement and strategic cost management.
- Project Management responsibility
in key projects, (providing updates, maintaining
timescales, resolving problems, monitoring budget/profitability),
and liaising internally and externally to deliver
innovative solutions.
- Working with cross-departmental
and/or cross-organisational project teams to
obtain and disseminate sourcing information,
facilitate the agreement of standard product
specifications and draft tender documents.
- Undertaking sourcing activities
on behalf of client organisations, including
negotiating contracts and evaluating tenders.
- Working in internal project teams
to develop the Valueworks Group offering, including
software development, process improvement and
marketing material.
Requirements are: Educated to degree level (2:1
or above), 18 / 240 UCAS points (or equivalent)
in three subjects. 2-4 years purchasing / supply
chain experience gained with a blue-chip, professional
or consultative environment, strong project and
time management skills, analytical skills, good
communication and team working skills. |
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Receptionist / Administrator
Reporting to the Office Manager, the role encompasses
the following:
Responsible for all Incoming & Outgoing Phone Calls,
General Office Duties, Meeting & Greeting Clients,
Booking Meeting Rooms, Deliveries & Collections,
Incoming & Outgoing Post, Ordering Stationery, ad
hoc duties.
The hours of work are 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to
Friday, and the starting salary is £12K - £15K
dependent on experience. Previous experience of working
as a receptionist / administrator in an office environment
is preferred.
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E-procurement Administrator
Reporting to the Support and Maintenance Team Leader,
the role encompasses the following:
- Working alongside the existing Helpdesk team, supporting
internal colleagues and external system users, with
varied administrative tasks. Good time management
and organizational skills are essential, as is the
ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Previous experience of using internal IT systems
and/or web-based systems would be an advantage, but
is not essential.
Working hours are 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
with part time / job share applications considered.
Salary will be dependent on previous experience.
Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal and
written / spoken communication skills; be organised
with high attention to detail, high level of IT literacy,
enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable.
Requirements are: Educated to degree level (2:1 or above),
18 / 240 UCAS points (or equivalent) in three subjects.
2-4 years purchasing / supply chain experience gained
with a blue-chip, professional or consultative environment,
strong project and time management skills, analytical
skills, good communication and team working skills. |
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Web / Prototype Designer
Working as part of the group's central support team
we are looking to recruit a Web / Prototype Designer
with strong graphic design abilities. The principal
responsibility of the role will be to support user interface
designs of the group's proprietary web-based application
solutions and websites.
Candidates must possess a strong background in the
development of web pages using CSS, HTML 4.01 / 5,
XHTML 1.0 and client-side JavaScript. Applicants will
also possess excellent graphic design / image editing
abilities and will be able to respond to design briefs
for graphic elements to be used within Valueworks
solutions, ensuring that a professional and consistent
visual brand is maintained throughout all customer
facing systems and websites. It is expected that the
role will also involve sourcing, management and IP
compliance for third-party content and experience
in this area will be beneficial.
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Social Care Client Account Manager
The principal responsibilities of the Social Care Client
Account Manager will be to:
- Manage the relationships with a group of new clients
who are crucial to the success of the Valueworks Group.
The clients are Local Authorities and Social Care
Service Providers.
This project is a new initiative for Valueworks which
involves implementing a new software product within
a new market. There will be a requirement to help develop
the project into a profitable income stream for the
group.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake
the following:
- Assisting the current pilot groups with the implementation
of the software.
- Running user groups to gather feedback jointly with
the software Business Analyst.
- Assist in the development of training and support
plans with the Training and Helpdesk Managers.
- Holding regular reviews with clients and suppliers.
- Providing input into new product developments, services
and processes for the Group.
- Assisting in the launch of the project after pilot
phase into full implementation.
Qualifications: Must be educated to degree level.
Business or IT related subject a benefit but not essential.
Previous Experience: Have good knowledge of
the Social Care environment either public sector or
private service provider and current initiatives.
Must demonstrate an understanding of how technology
can be applied to improve efficiencies / controls and
preferably have worked on the implementation of an IT
system / project previously.
Have held a managerial level job within a public sector
or private organisation previously or be able to demonstrate
the ability to work with clients at all levels.
Key Skills: Excellent interpersonal and written
/ spoken communication skills. High level of IT literacy
(must be able to demonstrate ability to understand and
utilise online technologies) and analytical skills.
The ability to solve problems effectively and be able
to work autonomously. Ability to deliver projects to
tight deadlines and on budget.
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