The Estates department is looking to recruit an experienced individual, skilled in strategic space management and capital project delivery is required to work closely with the Director of Estates Delivery. As well as managing the delivery of capital projects, you will be leading space management policy and policy implementation across the university estate. This is a key role in ensuring that space is managed effectively for the university.

You will need to have extensive knowledge of the planning and management of space in a higher education or similar environment, as well as experience in space needs assessments, management models and processes and procedures with at least four years experience in the field.

You will have excellent IT skills and you will be required to conceive, draft, prepare and present reports and policies for relevant committees.

You will be experienced in project delivery with direct hands-on experience of successful delivery. You will have devised and implemented project management processes and procedures and will have people management experience.

Further Information

Interviews will be held on 19th January 2011.

Additional Job Board TextClicking on the link will take you to Kingston University’s website where you will be able to apply online.

Article source: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ADQ929/strategic-space-and-delivery-manager/

Closing date for applications: 23 December 2012

The University of East London is a dynamic and rapidly expanding university at the heart of Europe’s largest regeneration area and adjacent to the site of the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.

‘Capital Men’ – The Mayor of London’s Mentoring Project – is a £1.3 million Greater London Authority (GLA)-funded and UEL-led project, aimed at preventing serious youth violence and gang-related crime across seven priority London boroughs. We are seeking a new colleague to provide high-quality administrative support to the Mentoring Project, as well as general assistance in the development and delivery of the Project’s aims.

Educated to A level standard or equivalent, degree desirable, you will have proven administrative experience in higher education and excellent IT, communication and organisational skills. Experience of project administration and delivery is desirable.

To obtain further details about this vacancy, visit our website at http://jobs.uel.ac.uk or email jobs@uel.ac.uk quoting reference number 130s2011.  The closing date for applications is 23 December 2012.   

CVs without completed application forms will not be accepted.

We are working actively to improve the diversity of our staff

Article source: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ADQ730/temporary-administrator/

The University of East London is a dynamic and rapidly expanding university at the heart of Europe’s largest regeneration area and adjacent to the site of the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.

‘Capital Men’ – The Mayor of London’s Mentoring Project – is a £1.3 million Greater London Authority (GLA)-funded and UEL-led project, aimed at preventing serious youth violence and gang-related crime across seven priority London boroughs. We are seeking a new colleague to support the local delivery partners in the seven priority London Boroughs with regard to service delivery and quality assurance /best practice.

Educated to A level standard or equivalent, degree desirable, you will have excellent organisational, IT and communication skills. Experience of working with a diverse range of young people, adults and organisations in a variety of community settings.is essential.

This post is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.

To obtain further details about this vacancy, visit our website at http://jobs.uel.ac.uk or email jobs@uel.ac.uk quoting reference number  131s2011. 

The closing date for applications is 23 December 2012.  

CVs without completed application forms will not be accepted.

We are working actively to improve the diversity of our staff

Article source: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ADQ731/temporary-part-time-project-assistant/

The Guildhall School is seeking a dynamic, experienced and confident fundraiser to help lead on the capital fundraising campaign for its new building at Milton Court (due to open autumn 2013). The successful candidate will have experience of working on successful capital campaigns and with Campaign Boards of senior volunteers. They will be a self-starter with excellent communications skills, the ability to build relationships and manage a portfolio of significant 50,000+ donors and will have a proven track record of securing major gifts at this level. The Campaign Manager will act as the central point of co-ordination for all campaign-related activities and will work closely with the Principal and Head of Development.

Among the key responsibilities are:

• Making and supporting face-to-face asks for donations from 50,000 to 1,000,000
• Writing major fundraising applications/proposals
• Developing and servicing the Campaign Board of senior fundraising leaders/volunteers
• Developing and managing a programme of fundraising events for the Campaign
• Developing and leading the planned Seat-Naming Campaign (target 350,000) through print and telephone appeals
• Developing prospect lists and devising strategies for approaches to all constituencies
• Evolving the case(s) for support and all Campaign collateral materials
• Supporting the development and implementation of the media (press/PR) strategy and assisting the development of the internal communications strategy

The successful candidate will be educated to graduate level or equivalent and have substantial fundraising experience. The candidate will also have experience of using a relational database (e.g. Raiser’s Edge) and of reporting regularly on fundraising activity. The candidate will have a proactive and creative approach to fundraising.

This post will be offered on a fixed-term contract of two years. First-round interviews will be held on Thursday 12 January 2012 and second-round interviews on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 January.

The Guildhall School of Music Drama is a vibrant, international community of young musicians, actors and theatre technicians in the heart of the City of London. We produce outstanding graduates whose talents light up stages and concert platforms throughout the world. As well as providing professional training at junior, undergraduate and postgraduate level, the School has an impressive programme of regular performances, encompassing concerts, recitals, plays, operas and musicals which are all open to the general public. A new building to extend the School’s facilities and provide additional performance spaces is scheduled to open in 2013 on the nearby site of Milton Court.

For more details please go to http://www.gsmd.ac.uk/jobs.

To apply online, please visit www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/jobs. If you are interested in applying please complete the application form and return it to cru@cityoflondon.gov.uk. Alternatively, please contact the Corporate Recruitment Unit on 020 7332 3978 (24hr answerphone) quoting GS116. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Duncan Barker, Head of Development, on 020 7382 2313.

Closing date: Tuesday, 3^rd January 2012, 12pm.

Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Article source: http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ADP543/capital-campaign-manager/

The significant number of charge points provided by GE will ensure ample power supply, provided by EDF Energy, for the London 2012 fleet of 200 BMW and Mini electric vehicles, helping to create the most sustainable Games ever. After the sporting events, the charge points will become part of Source London, a lasting legacy benefiting electric car drivers in the Capital and especially those living or visiting the regenerated east of the city.

The announcement was made ahead of EcoVelocity, Europe’s largest low carbon motor show running from 8-11 September. The outdoor motoring festival, sponsored by EDF Energy, is being held at Battersea Power Station. Londoners will have the chance to have a hands-on test drive of an electric vehicle, and ask queries and questions answered about electric driving. To coincide with this event, annual membership for Source London, which normally costs £100, will be discounted to just £10 for those who sign up during EcoVelocity. A team from Source London will be at the show throughout to assist in registrations and answer any questions about Source London.

Source London, launched by the Mayor in May 2011, already boasts over 200 charge points making it the Capital’s largest charge point network. By 2013, 1,300 charging points will be installed. Membership of Source London allows for limitless re-charging of its publicly accessible network in locations across the city.

Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: “It is my goal to lengthen London’s lead as the electric vehicle capital of Europe, so it is fitting that this city is hosting the largest motor show dedicated to greener vehicles. I encourage people to come along, have a test drive on the EcoVelocity test track and get a cracking deal on Source London membership to boot.

“As a greater choice of electric cars come onto the market, more and more Londoners will want to buy them. So it is great news that a network of charge points set to support the Olympic electric fleet next year, will go on to bolster Source London, creating a superb legacy for the Capital’s growing army of eco-drivers.”

Source London has a range of public and private sector partners that are committed to introducing charge points which includes: Asda, Capital Shopping Centres, Enterprise, Gatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, Hertz, Ikea, NCP, Nissan, Old Ford Housing Association, Sainsbury’s, Scottish and Southern Energy, Southern Railway, the Whittington NHS Trust and 13 London boroughs.

Electric vehicles deliver a number of benefits including lower carbon emissions and improved air quality.

Leon Daniels, Managing Director for Surface Transport at Transport for London (TfL) said: “Momentum for Source London is building and this on top of the legacy from the 2012 Games will mean we make charge points for electric vehicles more accessible than ever in London.”

As part of its ongoing commitment to the environment TfL recently added another four electric Smith Vans vehicles to its low carbon fleet bring the total number to 16. The vehicles are used by TfL in its work to maintain and improve London’s red route.

The organisation, which represents the capital’s 33 local authorities, is backing recommendations from a recent Whitehall review which suggested that savings on operating costs could help to keep fares more affordable, and help find the money from efficiencies for much-needed investment in the railways.

Last October, the government announced it would raise the cap on controlled fares – meaning season tickets and off-peak returns – from one to three percentage points above July’s Retail Price Index (RPI), which was announced at 5% earlier this week.

This means that rail fares could go up by an average of 8 per cent – with some individual routes potentially seeing price rises of as much as 13 per cent.

If implemented, some commuters will see as much as £1,300 added onto the price of their season tickets.

Employers in the capital have previously warned that high rail fares may have an impact on jobs and the economy.   Train fares in the UK already surpass the rest of Europe with Londoners paying twice as much for season tickets than their European counterparts.

Higher fares will both add to pressures for wage inflation and reduce the pool of labour available for London businesses.

The organisation believes that such an increase will place an unnecessary burden on working families in and around London – many of whom may already be struggling to cope with increases in energy prices, changes to their benefits and wage freezes as a result of the current economic climate.

Transport Secretary, Philip Hammond said earlier this week that the extra money generated from fares would be invested in improvements including new carriages, line electrification and London’s Crossrail and Thameslink projects – and that investment would simply not have been possible without the difficult decision to increase fares.

Earlier this year, Sir Roy McNulty produced his report which recommended, among other points, that the Department for Transport should undertake a full review of fares policy and current fares structure.

He added that this should address the complexity, anomalies and regional imbalances in the system, along with the season ticket pricing and all the other relevant factors affected by regulation.

Chair of London Councils Transport and Environment Committee, Councillor Catherine West (PICTURED) said:

“London’s economy relies on its workforce and in the current economic climate, the last thing we should be doing is discouraging people from getting to work.

“We welcome the need for investment in the railway network but increasing fares at a risk to London’s workforce is not the way to go about things.  The government should instead have a full review of fares policy to ensure that these improvements can be made out of savings instead of increased fares for commuters.”

Thousands of residents and businesses are being sent information and detailed maps about the Central London Zone, which will be based around Hyde Park, Green Park and St James Park, to help them plan for when the London 2012 Games arrive on their doorstep. Numerous Games venues will be based in central locations such as Horse Guards Parade, and free to view cycling and athletics events will take place on some of central London’s most famous streets. Several “National Houses” are proposed to be located in the area and Hyde Park will also host a Live Site where people will be able to soak up the Games atmosphere on giant screens.

The events will attract many thousands of spectators and additional visitors, and there will be significantly more pedestrians in the already busy area.

In order to ensure the extra pedestrians are able to get around safely and that the Games can run effectively – with the minimum of disruption for those who live and work in the Capital – some temporary changes will need to be made to roads in the Central London Zone. TfL will be putting in place additional pedestrian and road traffic management in central London during the 2012 Games which may include restricting turns into roads, suspending parking and loading bays, and changing bus lanes and stops.

In addition, parts of the Olympic Route Network (ORN) will run through key areas of central London. It is expected to begin operation just a couple of days before the Games begin, and TfL plans to end the operation of the ORN as soon as possible after the Olympic Games. The Paralympic Route Network (PRN), which will be significantly reduced in size, will similarly be installed just a couple of days before the Paralympic Games.

In addition, a small number of the events, such as the Olympic Cycling Road Races and Marathons, will take place on roads that are part of central London’s ORN. On those days a small number of additional road closures will be needed and an Alternative ORN (AORN) will be used to keep London moving’. All but one of the road events, the men’s Triathlon on 7 August, will take place at weekends.

Peter Hendy, London’s Transport Commissioner, said: “Next summer will be a tremendously exciting time to be in central London. Shops, restaurants and other retail outlets in the area are set to benefit from the thousands of extra visitors, while local residents will have the world’s most important and exciting sporting and cultural event on their doorsteps.

“Central London’s transformation into a major sporting venue does mean that some changes need to be made to roads and footways, and the maps and other information we’ve published today are the result of the work TfL and Westminster City Council have done to find the safest and most effective way to manage the area during the Games.”

LOCOG Chair Sebastian Coe said, “London as an Olympic city is going to be magical place to be next summer.  The world’s greatest city will take on an added dimension and this is particularly true in central London.  With sporting events, cultural events and other Games-related celebrations on top of the vibrancy you’d find on any day of the week, there will be challenges.  However by talking to residents and businesses now, I hope we can get everyone prepared so people can enjoy the special atmosphere the Games bring and continue with their everyday lives with minimal disruption.”

Leader of Westminster Council, Cllr Colin Barrow said: “Westminster is used to hosting major sporting events but the 2012 Games will present a unique set of challenges and will involve changes to the transport network. We are working closely with TfL and other agencies to ensure that the needs of residents and businesses are balanced with the important task of keeping London and the Games family moving.

“Test events this summer give us an important opportunity to gain insight into how Westminster will deal with this great occasion. We would ask businesses and residents to plan ahead and contact us if they have any concerns.”

Richard Dickinson, Chief Executive of The New West End Company, said: “According to a recent survey by Visa, the 2012 Games will provide a much needed £5bn boost to the UK economy including 18,000 new jobs every year until 2015.  That’s great for both Londoners and London’s business but to maximise the benefits and minimise the problems we need really robust plans that are also well communicated – especially on areas like transport.  These plans usefully kick start the process to make sure London is at the top of its game in 2012.”

TfL is continuing to work with Westminster City Council and other partners to find the safest and most effective way to put in the temporary road changes in the Central London Zone, and are about to begin engaging with businesses and residents. All 68,000 businesses and homes in the affected area, which will be centred around Horse Guards Parade, The Mall and Hyde Park venues, will be sent information, including detailed maps, during the coming week.

The 30-strong, Transport for London (TfL) funded  Metropolitan Police Cycle Task Force hit the Capital’s streets in June 2010, investigating and tackling cycle theft and criminal damage to bicycles.

Of the 200 arrests made by the Cycle Task Force in their first year, 175 have been for offences related to theft, with 74 per cent of those resulting in a positive outcome.

The Cycle Task Force is part of the Mayor’s Cycling Revolution, whereby the Mayor and TfL have worked closely with the police to drive down theft and make cycling safer and more secure.

In the 12 months since the Cycle Task Force launched, the Capital has seen a three per cent reduction in the number of bikes stolen in London, compared to the previous 12 months.

Cycle Task Force officers use various tactics to deter cycle crime in London. They gather valuable intelligence on suspected cycle theft-related cases, conduct high-visibility patrols and advise cyclists on issues such as security, safety and how to protectively mark their bikes.

In September 2010, ten additional Traffic Officers who hold advanced driving and riding qualifications became part of the Cycle Task Force. These officers focus on road user behaviour and breaches of traffic regulations, including cyclists who go through red lights and motorists who encroach past advanced stop lines (ASLs) which are reserved for cyclists.

As part of their efforts to raise awareness of safety issues involving cyclists, the Cycle Task Force have also engaged with over 6000 people through ‘Exchanging Places’ events. These events allow people to sit in the driver’s seat of an HGV (heavy goods vehicle) or bus to get a better understanding of what the driver can and can’t see, especially in regards to cyclists on the nearside and directly in front of the vehicle.

During a recent Cycle Task Force investigation, officers returned eight stolen bikes to their rightful owner after the bikes were spotted for sale online. The Cycle Task Force officers collaborated with Ealing’s MPS burglary squad after a report from the victim that her unique bikes, which had been stolen during a burglary, where listed on an auction site. The Cycle Task Force made enquiries with the website and as a result carried out a search warrant at a house in Sutton in March this year. A total of 14 bikes were found at the location, including the eight stolen during the burglary.

The victim, Charlotte Barnes, said: “We are profoundly grateful to the Metropolitan Police Service… My biggest vote of thanks though, goes out to the fabulous members of the Cycle Task Force. These guys are out there day in, day out, working for cycling and for cyclists in London, preventing and solving cycle crime.”

In addition to the successful introduction of the Cycle Task Force, TfL has also been working with road safety and cycling organisations and the freight industry to develop and deliver a Cycle Safety Action Plan.

The safety of London’s cyclists is a key priority for the Mayor and TfL and they are committed to making cycling in London as safe as possible. The Cycle Safety Action Plan sets out a range of actions to improve cycle safety in London. One initiative is to work with the freight industry to identify the most appropriate cycle safety devices for a variety of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). TfL has completed a technology trial with products designed specifically to alert HGV drivers to the presence of cyclists in close proximity of their vehicles. The final report documenting the results of the trial will be published later this summer, and is intended to be used as a guide for freight operators when selecting safety devices. TfL offers discounts for Freight Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) members for various technology devices including side-scan sensors and close proximity camera systems.

Kulveer Ranger, the Mayor of London’s Director for Environment, said: “Our Cycle Task Force has made a real impact and I’m delighted with the progress they’ve made in tackling bike thefts and road safety so far. They are playing a key part in the cycle revolution the Mayor is bringing to the capital and I believe their efforts will give even more Londoners the confidence to take to two wheels.”

Cycle Task Force Chief Inspector Ian Vincent, said: “Since the introduction of the Cycle Task Force, London has seen a reduction in bike thefts and an increased awareness of cycle safety and security. However, we are not complacent and we will continue to create an environment where all cyclists and potential cyclists feel safe and secure to enjoy cycling in the Capital.”

Siwan Hayward, Deputy Director of Community Safety, Enforcement and Policing at TfL, said: “The hard work by the MPS Cycle Task Force unit over the past year shows that TfL, the Metropolitan Police and the Mayor take cycle theft seriously, and will continue to make cycle safety and security a priority as numbers continue to grow in the Capital.”

The MPS have recently selected BikeRegister as the preferred cycle register and bike marking product for London. BikeRegister, run by Selectamark will now supply police officers and local councils in London’s 32 boroughs with its bike marking kits and secure online registration service – www.bikeregister.com.

The Three R’s:

There are three simple steps that all cyclists should take so that if there bike is stolen they stand a good chance of being reunited with it:

Record – Keep a record for yourself of the frame number, make and any other marks that can identify your bike if it is stolen. The Cycle Taskforce run a number of bike marking events, details can be found at http://www.met.police.uk/transport/cycle_marking.html

Register – There are a number of websites where cyclists can register the details of their bikes and any distinguishing features/ frame numbers etc. The MPS have recently selected BikeRegister as the preferred cycle online registration service – www.bikeregister.com.

Report – If your bike is stolen then please make sure that you report it to the police. Bike theft is a significantly under reported crime. Reporting the theft will enable us to check databases and contact the owner once the bike is recovered.

As part of the continuing campaign against cycle theft, TfL and the MPS Safer Transport Command have produced a video that advises cyclists on how to protect their bike, available from the TfL and MPS YouTube pages. You can also find the ‘Exchanging Places’ video on the MPS YouTube page, which raises awareness of the dangers of collisions between cyclists and large vehicles.