DBS Engagement and Tech Optimisation Support Lead

Do you have an exceptional eye for accuracy and detail? 

Do you enjoy planning and owning ongoing community and engagement initiatives?

Location: Oxford or London

About our team  

The Technology Optimisation team at Elsevier is dedicated to enhancing the efficiency, effectiveness, and performance of our systems, processes, and people. Established in mid-2024, the team collaborates across various technology verticals and business units to drive continuous improvement and standardize best practices. Our mission is to maximize the alignment of technology resources with Elsevier's goals, ensuring an optimized and inclusive working experience. By leveraging innovative solutions and a solution-focused mindset, we aim to provide the best possible employee experience and an optimized workplace. Our team is committed to transparency and regularly updates stakeholders on our progress and initiatives

About the role 

The DBS Community & Engagement Lead will work with the DBS Optimisation Director and the wider DBS Management Team to build plans and own ongoing community and engagement initiatives, such as EOS analysis and action plans and the DBS Trusted Partner Survey.  They will also support the TechX optimisation activities in DBS through creating and owning new communications and engagement approaches aiding the rollout of tools to help teams in their optimisation 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 that is essential for a highly performing technology organisation.  This role will also provide support to the DBS MT to enable effective leadership across the department.  
 

Responsibilities 

Own the planning and support implementation of DBS EOS action plans, including proposing and supporting innovation events to help further develop DBS skills and build community

Develop and maintain strategy for communication within DBS, ensuring best practice is shared amongst employees and alignment maintained with the overall Technology communication strategy

Represent DBS at internal communications and community forums, maintaining stakeholder expectations and raise appropriate issues to management as necessary

Confidently develop “trusted advisor” relationship with stakeholders through effective communication and efficient, quality execution on initiatives

Perform moderately complex data analysis on extensive and confidential data sets, including EOS, OfficeVibe and Trusted Partner Survey results

Supporting the DBS Optimisation Director, in their capacity as TechX representative,  with roll out and embedding of new tools to DBS colleagues aimed at supporting optimisation, efficiency and productivity. This will include leading on comms plans, training rollout plans (including proposing appropriate training activities and owning scheduling and coordination for speakers and experts) and other responsibilities as appropriate.

Requirements 

Have an Understanding of recognized development methodologies e.g., Agile, SCRUM, KANBAN - experience in one or more beneficial

Have an excellent understanding of community and engagement practices and the value they bring to a global organisation

Have the ability to build and leverage network across DBS and wider the Technology organisation, to support delivery of DBS and TechX goals

Be experienced in using project management skills, including planning, tracking agreed deliverables against timelines and managing multiple stakeholders

Have a proactive approach to, and genuine interest for, problem-solving

Strong verbal and written communication skills that allow for effective communication across all levels of the organization, including experience of facilitating workshops/ large meetings

If you are interested in the role, please apply with a cover letter and CV.  

Work in a way that works for you 

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals. 

Working with us 

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it. 

Working in a hybrid way from both the office and at home  

Working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day 

Working for you 

At Elsevier, 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 

Long service awards 

Save As You Earn share option scheme 

Travel Season ticket loan 

Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave 

Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children 

RE CARES 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 via Perks at Work 

About Us 

A global leader in information and analytics, we help 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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