Harris Federation
WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a Senior Oracle Fusion Programme Manager to lead the delivery, optimisation and expansion of our Oracle Fusion platform across the Harris Federation. This role is offered on an initial six-month fixed term contract, with the potential for extension for a further 12-18 months. You will lead the delivery and optimisation of a portfolio of Oracle Fusion initiatives, overseeing end to end delivery from design through deployment and transition into BAU. Accountable for operational readiness, process improvement and governance, and reporting to the COO, you will ensure Oracle Fusion is effectively embedded across academies and central teams, as well as driving standardised, efficient practices and continuous improvement to deliver sustainable operational value. If you are keen to deliver impact at scale, and your experience and expertise aligns with this role, we'd love to hear from you. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will fall under the areas of: Portfolio planning and control Hands-on delivery leadership Business operations leadership Process architecture and efficiency HCM enhancements, workforce integrity and efficiency For a full list of responsbilities, please download the Job Pack. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: Educated to degree level or equivalent Strong understanding of Process Architecture Strong understanding of Outsourcing Services Previous experience of system re-platforming or ERP transformation PRINCE2/MSP Proven ability to deliver all stages of a programme Strong analytical, reporting, and risk management skills Demonstrated success in delivering business solutions through process improvements and system implementations For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
WORKING WITH US The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve. We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris. To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page. ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY We are seeking a Senior Oracle Fusion Programme Manager to lead the delivery, optimisation and expansion of our Oracle Fusion platform across the Harris Federation. This role is offered on an initial six-month fixed term contract, with the potential for extension for a further 12-18 months. You will lead the delivery and optimisation of a portfolio of Oracle Fusion initiatives, overseeing end to end delivery from design through deployment and transition into BAU. Accountable for operational readiness, process improvement and governance, and reporting to the COO, you will ensure Oracle Fusion is effectively embedded across academies and central teams, as well as driving standardised, efficient practices and continuous improvement to deliver sustainable operational value. If you are keen to deliver impact at scale, and your experience and expertise aligns with this role, we'd love to hear from you. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Your responsibilities will fall under the areas of: Portfolio planning and control Hands-on delivery leadership Business operations leadership Process architecture and efficiency HCM enhancements, workforce integrity and efficiency For a full list of responsbilities, please download the Job Pack. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We would like to hear from you if you have: Educated to degree level or equivalent Strong understanding of Process Architecture Strong understanding of Outsourcing Services Previous experience of system re-platforming or ERP transformation PRINCE2/MSP Proven ability to deliver all stages of a programme Strong analytical, reporting, and risk management skills Demonstrated success in delivering business solutions through process improvements and system implementations For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack. APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation. Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date. When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application. A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received. OUR VISION & VALUES Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed. We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that's why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Safeguarding Notice The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed. Equal Opportunities The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level. You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including: Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression Annual performance and loyalty bonus Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
Boston Consulting Group
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we work closely with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders empowering organizations to grow, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive positive societal impact. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status quo and spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting, technology and design, and corporate and digital ventures. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, fuelled by the goal of helping our clients thrive and enabling them to make the world a better place. About BCG Platinion BCG Platinion's presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. We achieve digital excellence for clients with sustained solutions to the most complex and time-sensitive challenge. We guide clients into the future to push the status quo, overcome tech limitations, and enable our clients to go further in their digital journeys than what has ever been possible in the past. At BCG Platinion, we deliver business value through the innovative use of technology at a rapid pace. We roll up our sleeves to transform business, revolutionize approaches, satisfy customers, and change the game through Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Application and Risk functions. We balance vision with a pragmatic path to change transforming strategies into leading-edge tech platforms, at scale. Practice Area BCG Platinion launched in Germany in 2000 to add deep technical expertise to the Boston Consulting Group's existing capabilities. Today, our presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. Our New York-based North American team began in 2014 and in 2017 acquired MAYA Design, a Pittsburgh-based digital design and innovation lab, to grow our capabilities around technology and design. We support our clients' total digital transformation through technology, design, cybersecurity, and risk management & financial engineering capabilities. And together with BCG, BCG Platinion's interdisciplinary team of technical experts enable customized technical solutions and accelerate delivery value through new business platforms, application consolidations, and major system implementations. What You'll Do We are looking for a Manager with experience in delivering technology transformation programmes, particularly within the UK public sector (NHS, Government, MOD, MOJ, Local or Central Government). You will bring hands-on expertise in systems implementation, functional and technical design, testing, and data migration, with a focus on Oracle Cloud HCM modules such as Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management, Recruiting as well as Oracle ME and other relevant foundational technologies and frameworks. The role will enable you to be part of a team driving meaningful change across the UK public sector. As part of our Public Sector Transformation team, you'll work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and impact - helping to deliver mission-critical programmes that shape the future of services like healthcare, central government, and beyond. You'll be solving complex challenges, from leading Oracle HCM transformations to managing complex data migrations, systems testing or managing full-scale implementations - you'll tackle the challenges that matter. Working alongside passionate experts and forward-thinking public sector leaders, you'll help design the digital foundations of tomorrow's healthcare, government, and public sector services. Besides giving direction on the functional, execution and management of the project you will be given end-to-end responsibility for larger, highly technical and more complex modules within the project and begin to develop specialized knowledge to help you solve our clients' problems. Together with our clients you will develop convincing IT strategies, concepts and solutions, applying your sound technical know-how along with your analytical and conceptual skills. Your role will also be to help team members flourish through thought leadership, team mentoring, knowledge sharing, giving frequent feedback and creating opportunities for team members to learn and grow. You will also personally develop and grow by being exposed to new and complex challenges daily. At times you will also be expected to work on projects outside of the Oracle domain. Finally, as a Manager you will contribute to the Practice Area development and help to build the BCG brand as a digital leader. What You'll Bring We're looking for exceptional talent with experience of working in the consulting industry to join us. You will typically have: • 10 - 15 years' experience in IT Programme management, system delivery, testing, data migration and technology transformation programmes, particularly within the UK public sector (NHS, Government , MOD, MOJ, Local Gov, or Central Government) • Previous Consulting experience is a must (focused on technology, digital initiatives, large-scale transformations) • You will bring hands-on expertise in systems implementation, testing, and data migration, with a focus on Oracle HCM modules such as Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management and Recruiting • You will bring hands-on expertise in leading large-scale systems implementation from a functional and technical perspective, incl. requirements engineering, testing, and data migration, with a focus on Oracle HCM modules • Familiarity with technological foundation of Oracle Cloud / Fusion HCM as well as adjacent relevant technologies such as Oracle DWH and Oracle ME • Ability to manage full programme lifecycles - planning, governance, risk, and stakeholder engagement • Skilled at presenting to C-Level and senior public sector stakeholders. • Confident leading cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships. • Comfortable navigating public sector frameworks, governance, and assurance. • Experience running workshops, defining solution architectures, and managing programme documentation. • Experience of mentoring and managing teams, contributing to practice development, and supporting business development. • Strong understanding of public sector delivery frameworks, especially in NHS or central government. • Excellent communication and client-facing skills. • Willingness to travel within the UK. • A University degree with above average academic performance in a Computer Science or IT related degree. Additional info Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we work closely with clients to embrace a transformational approach aimed at benefiting all stakeholders empowering organizations to grow, build sustainable competitive advantage, and drive positive societal impact. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives that question the status quo and spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting, technology and design, and corporate and digital ventures. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, fuelled by the goal of helping our clients thrive and enabling them to make the world a better place. About BCG Platinion BCG Platinion's presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. We achieve digital excellence for clients with sustained solutions to the most complex and time-sensitive challenge. We guide clients into the future to push the status quo, overcome tech limitations, and enable our clients to go further in their digital journeys than what has ever been possible in the past. At BCG Platinion, we deliver business value through the innovative use of technology at a rapid pace. We roll up our sleeves to transform business, revolutionize approaches, satisfy customers, and change the game through Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Application and Risk functions. We balance vision with a pragmatic path to change transforming strategies into leading-edge tech platforms, at scale. Practice Area BCG Platinion launched in Germany in 2000 to add deep technical expertise to the Boston Consulting Group's existing capabilities. Today, our presence spans across the globe, with offices in Asia, Europe, and South and North America. Our New York-based North American team began in 2014 and in 2017 acquired MAYA Design, a Pittsburgh-based digital design and innovation lab, to grow our capabilities around technology and design. We support our clients' total digital transformation through technology, design, cybersecurity, and risk management & financial engineering capabilities. And together with BCG, BCG Platinion's interdisciplinary team of technical experts enable customized technical solutions and accelerate delivery value through new business platforms, application consolidations, and major system implementations. What You'll Do We are looking for a Manager with experience in delivering technology transformation programmes, particularly within the UK public sector (NHS, Government, MOD, MOJ, Local or Central Government). You will bring hands-on expertise in systems implementation, functional and technical design, testing, and data migration, with a focus on Oracle Cloud HCM modules such as Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management, Recruiting as well as Oracle ME and other relevant foundational technologies and frameworks. The role will enable you to be part of a team driving meaningful change across the UK public sector. As part of our Public Sector Transformation team, you'll work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and impact - helping to deliver mission-critical programmes that shape the future of services like healthcare, central government, and beyond. You'll be solving complex challenges, from leading Oracle HCM transformations to managing complex data migrations, systems testing or managing full-scale implementations - you'll tackle the challenges that matter. Working alongside passionate experts and forward-thinking public sector leaders, you'll help design the digital foundations of tomorrow's healthcare, government, and public sector services. Besides giving direction on the functional, execution and management of the project you will be given end-to-end responsibility for larger, highly technical and more complex modules within the project and begin to develop specialized knowledge to help you solve our clients' problems. Together with our clients you will develop convincing IT strategies, concepts and solutions, applying your sound technical know-how along with your analytical and conceptual skills. Your role will also be to help team members flourish through thought leadership, team mentoring, knowledge sharing, giving frequent feedback and creating opportunities for team members to learn and grow. You will also personally develop and grow by being exposed to new and complex challenges daily. At times you will also be expected to work on projects outside of the Oracle domain. Finally, as a Manager you will contribute to the Practice Area development and help to build the BCG brand as a digital leader. What You'll Bring We're looking for exceptional talent with experience of working in the consulting industry to join us. You will typically have: • 10 - 15 years' experience in IT Programme management, system delivery, testing, data migration and technology transformation programmes, particularly within the UK public sector (NHS, Government , MOD, MOJ, Local Gov, or Central Government) • Previous Consulting experience is a must (focused on technology, digital initiatives, large-scale transformations) • You will bring hands-on expertise in systems implementation, testing, and data migration, with a focus on Oracle HCM modules such as Core HR, Payroll, Talent Management and Recruiting • You will bring hands-on expertise in leading large-scale systems implementation from a functional and technical perspective, incl. requirements engineering, testing, and data migration, with a focus on Oracle HCM modules • Familiarity with technological foundation of Oracle Cloud / Fusion HCM as well as adjacent relevant technologies such as Oracle DWH and Oracle ME • Ability to manage full programme lifecycles - planning, governance, risk, and stakeholder engagement • Skilled at presenting to C-Level and senior public sector stakeholders. • Confident leading cross-functional teams and managing vendor relationships. • Comfortable navigating public sector frameworks, governance, and assurance. • Experience running workshops, defining solution architectures, and managing programme documentation. • Experience of mentoring and managing teams, contributing to practice development, and supporting business development. • Strong understanding of public sector delivery frameworks, especially in NHS or central government. • Excellent communication and client-facing skills. • Willingness to travel within the UK. • A University degree with above average academic performance in a Computer Science or IT related degree. Additional info Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
