Technology Excellence Engagement Lead
Do you enjoy navigating complex problems to support teams to excel?
Do you enjoy working with colleagues in a global team to create an engaged and innovative environment?
Location: Oxford/London
About our Team
Our team at Elsevier drives technology excellence and fosters continuous improvement and innovation. We collaborate with the Digital Business Solutions (DBS) division to optimize processes and enhance efficiency. We leverage best practices and cutting-edge tools to support Elsevier's agile and sustainable culture. We engage with global teams, organizing workshops and events to promote knowledge sharing. By building strong relationships and maintaining open communication, we align our technology initiatives with organizational goals and deliver impactful results.
About the Role
The Technology Excellence Engagement Lead will work with the DBS Optimisation Director to build, plan and own ongoing community and engagement initiatives, as well as supporting strategic TechX optimisation in DBS through aiding the rollout of tools to help teams in their efficiency efforts. The role will focus on working with colleagues within DBS as well as equivalent SMEs across Technology, building relationships and leveraging best practice to support the Elsevier goal of building an agile and sustainable culture.
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Responsibilities
Supporting DBS Optimisation Director, in their capacity as TechX representative, with initiatives aimed at supporting optimisation, efficiency and productivity.
Owning key DBS engagement activities that support strategic OKRs, including global team meeting coordination, local learning and knowledge-sharing activities (e.g. highlighting and encouraging reuse) and driving implementation of DBS EOS action plans through leading colleague working group.
Developing and maintaining strategy for communication within DBS and represent DBS at internal communications forums, identifying opportunities to showcase DBS successes.
Performing moderately complex data analysis on extensive and confidential data sets, including EOS, OfficeVibe and Trusted Partner Survey results
Supporting Optimisation Director in coordination of DBS-wide learning initiatives and tracking of completion, including support for embedding Accessibility skills
Working between on-site, remote and global DBS teams to ensure requirements are being met
Requirements
Have an in depth understanding of the importance of strategic change for culture and engagement and the value they bring to a global organisation - demonstrates high EQ
Be goal-focused, self-motivated and resilient individual, able to work independently and bring well-considered proposals for consideration
Be highly adaptable to changing needs of organisation - and able to pivot their approach to meet those evolving needs
Proactive and 'big-picture' approach to, and genuine curiosity for, problem-solving - energised by spotting opportunities for continuous improvement
Highly adaptable verbal and written communication and facilitation skills that allow for effective engagement across all levels of the organization, including confidence engaging with senior leaders
Ability to build trust quickly and with authenticity, leveraging network across DBS and wider the Technology organisation to support delivery of DBS and TechX goals
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organization. We offer numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals to help you meet your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days.
Health screening, eye care vouchers, and private medical benefits.
Wellbeing programs.
Life assurance.
Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme.
Save As You Earn share option scheme.
Travel season ticket loan.
Electric Vehicle Scheme.
Optional dental insurance.
Maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children.
RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you.
Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer.
Access to extensive learning and development resources.
Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work.
About the Business
We are part of a global leader in information and analytics, helping researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education, and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
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