2014 is a memorable sporting year for Scotland and TBR Global

In terms of sporting events, 2014 has been a memorable year for both Scotland and TBR Global. The year 2014 was dominated by the triumphant Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles both of which TBR Global were honoured to have provided transport at the events. This year’s events calendar will be topped off next month by the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year in Glasgow. 

The event itself will be held in Glasgow on Sunday, 14th December at the SSE Hydro in front of an estimated 12,000 audience. Gary Lineker, Clare Balding and Gabby Logan will be presenting the awards on BBC One, with the overall winner being voted for by the public. This is another great chance for Scotland to show the world that they really know how to put on a great show!

TBR Global have played a huge part in managing transport for the Commonwealth Games and the Ryder Cup. We can arrange transportation for 1 to 10,000 people and are available 24/7 to organise any of your requirements for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2014 awards. For further information and booking transport to the BBC Sports Personality of the Year please contact us on +44 141 580 3000 or email events@tbrglobal.com

Look Out For Each Other

We are more than halfway through Road Safety Week and so far it has been a huge success in TBR Global and the local schools we have been working with.

Yesterday we attended St Rose of Lima Primary school in Glasgow to see how they were getting on with making their pupils and parents more aware of the dangers on the road.

The pupils managed to get over 200 people to sign the Brake Pledge to say they will slow down on the roads and look out for each other.  Also during their lessons in class the carried out various workshops to learn more about the key issues.

MSP Paul Martin came along yesterday to see the children's work and to be the last person to sign the Brake Pledge in St Rose of Lima.

As a reward for all the children's hard work TBR Global arranged for one of our chauffeur to go along and park the car in the playground so all the children could have a look inside and find out about any important people who had been in that car.

But our work for Brake is not over yet as we are now getting ready to do some fundraising in the TBR Global office tomorrow.

TBR Global HR Interview

Susan Knox our HR manager has been part of the TBR team for over three years now and has over ten years’ experience in human resources.  With the TBR Global team growing at such a rapid rate we wanted to catch up with Susan and find out what she looks for in new employees.   

Thanks Susan for giving up some of your time, we know how busy you are so we are going to ask you just five questions.  It’s now our turn to interview you.

1)      With you receiving so many different applications everyday what makes a CV stand out on your desk?

A structured CV for me is always a good sign. It also stands out to me if an individual has tailored their application for the position they have applied for, rather than sending a generic CV with irrelevant information.

A strong personal statement will stand out but remember to be succinct with this.

2)      Do you have to have past experience in the industry to work for TBR?

Personally before joining TBR Global Ltd I had no experience of working within the transport industry.  Depending on the role we are recruiting industry experience is not always essential, as long as you have drive, ambition and are willing to learn you can be successful at TBR Global.

3)      How much research do you expect someone to do on TBR before their interview?

I would expect someone to have taken the time to look through the company website to gain an understanding of what TBR Global specialise in.

The tips I would give as are follows;

·         Company History

·         Find out what we do

·         Why we do it

·         Our culture and environment (core values)

·         Current Events/ Clients

Remember learning about the company is also a great way to tailor your interview as you can give examples of areas where your experience could be useful.

4)      At the end of an interview when you ask “Do you have any questions”, what do you like to hear?

I think it’s always good when an individual asks about training and where their role would fit in with the overall company goals.  I like it when people are keen to learn about the culture and want to understand more about the working environment.

5)      Any other tips for people wanting to work for TBR Global?

Some of the key strengths we look for would be as follows;

       ·         Outstanding attention to detail

       ·         Hard working

       ·         Team Player

       ·         Focused

       ·         Excellent communication

       ·         Good IT skills

      

      TBR are obsessed with quality and we want all staff to be trained to become industry experts allowing for the production of top quality work.

Thanks for your time Susan!

I'm sure Susan has some horror/funny interview stories to tell us but we will leave that till another blog.  

Brake launches ‘look out for each other’ campaign as extent of selfish driving across UK is revealed

Road safety charity Brake is today launching a campaign calling on all road users to look out for each other, to help stop the five deaths and 61 serious injuries that happen every day on UK roads, and particularly to protect people on foot and bike. The call comes at the start of Road Safety Week, coordinated by Brake, during which police across the country will be stepping up traffic enforcement to deter and catch drivers putting others at risk.

As part of the campaign, Brake and partners RSA and Specsavers are today (17 Nov) revealing statistics showing shocking numbers of UK drivers senselessly risking lives by flouting traffic laws. Almost one million fixed penalty notices were issued for 'careless driving' and speeding offences in 2013 –almost two a minute. 950,505 were for speeding and 17,483 for careless driving (a fixed penalty newly introduced in August 2013). Embargoed figures are available by region and postcode, including the top 10 worst postcode areas.

This lack of patience and consideration towards other road users can and does result in tragedy (see case studies below). It can also stop the most vulnerable from exercising their right to healthy, active, sustainable travel. Results of Brake's survey of 5,000 primary school children, released today, show:

• two thirds (67%) think roads in their community can be dangerous for walking and cycling;
• two in five (41%) say they have been hit or nearly hit by a vehicle while on foot or bike.

That's why Brake is calling on all road users to look out for each other, and particularly urging drivers to protect people on foot and bike – by slowing down to 20mph in communities, looking longer and taking it slow at junctions and bends, and giving people plenty of room and consideration. See below for more advice and facts showing why these steps are important.

Members of the public can show their support for the look out for each other campaign by:

• showing their support on social media using hashtags, #RoadSafetyWeek and #LookOutForEachOther (@Brakecharity, www.facebook.com/brakecharity); 
• going to www.roadsafetyweek.org.uk to make the Brake Pledge and find out how they can support Brake;
• asking their MP to sign Early Day Motion 462 in support of Road Safety Week.

Julie Townsend, deputy chief executive, Brake, said: "When drivers use roads without care for others the consequences can be tragic and horrific – people killed and badly injured, lives ruined forever, because of a moment of impatience or selfishness. At Brake we witness the suffering that results, daily, through our work supporting people affected by road death and injury. And there are wider consequences if we don't look out for each other on roads – people afraid to walk and cycle or let their kids walk and cycle, and unable to get out and enjoy their community and live active lifestyles. That's why, instead of making our streets stressful, risky places, we're asking all road users to look out for and protect each other, particularly the most vulnerable – that means drivers sticking to 20 or below in towns and villages, looking carefully at junctions, and being considerate. Ultimately, we're all just human beings trying to get around, with equal right to use the roads, not competing tribes."

Chief Constable Suzette Davenport, the Association of Chief Police Officers' national lead for roads policing, added: "Our officers and staff do a vital job in enforcing important safety laws and protecting the public on the roads. Road Safety Week is a great opportunity for forces and partners to engage with their local communities to deliver important road safety messages and undertake enforcement activities in support of Brake's week."

Global Finance Director

We are currently looking for an outstanding Finance Director with experience of working within a global company to join our team.

You will oversee all financial aspects of this multi million global business that has 30% year on year growth. You will be responsible for company strategy and have full control of the flow of financial information to the chief executive, the board and, where necessary, external parties such as financial institutions.

With over 160 staff globally, the head office in Glasgow and other offices located in London, Boston, Hong Kong & we are currently in the process of opening an office in Switzerland. We Trade in over 6000 cities and are growing at a rapid rate.

We are constantly innovating and found our success on strong IT investment and in-house software development. Our software is used by over 6000 affiliates globally and has to be available 24/7.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competative salary and a great benefits package.

About TBR Global

TBR is a global ground transportation management company with an obsession for quality control and customer service. Our dedication to quality flows through our company, and due to a unique combination of quality control programmes, innovation, dedication and passion, we have raised the chauffeuring industry standard globally.

Initially focusing on ground transportation for financial roadshow clients, TBR quickly gained rare insight into our clients’ challenges and frustrations and identified the need to develop a highly trained team of industry specific staff, supported by a revolutionary reservation management system.

The application of this system ensures TBR consistently surpasses client expectations and provides the service model for TBR Roadshows, TBR Events, TBR Corporate and TBR Secure.


Main Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Overall control of the company’s global accounting function 
• Financial planning and related ongoing advice for the owner and senior management 
• Overall control of all financial transactions and accountancy matters, including audit systems 
• Corporate finance: managing company policies regarding capital requirements, debt, taxation, equity and acquisitions, as appropriate 
• Preparing annual accounts 
• Ensuring that the regulatory requirements of all statutory bodies are met regarding all the company’s financial affairs 
• Ensure team SLA’s are met in line with company expectations 
• Keeping abreast of changes in financial regulations and legislation. 
• Analysing competitors and market trends 
• Liaising with auditors to ensure annual monitoring is carried out 
• Manage working capital tightly 
• Ensure creditors are paid in line with agreed terms 
• Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines 
• Prepare and maintain KPI reports as required by the owner

Payroll 

Oversee all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and accurate manner
Negotiate and manage the employee insurance and benefits plans
Process and submit statutory and benefits remittances on time
Issue annual T4s and T4As


Budget Preparation 

Formulating financial targets and budgets in accordance with the strategy determined by the board
Work closely with US and Asia offices to agree budgets and prepare business plans


Project Management Accounting 

Maintain financial records for each project in a manner that facilitates management reports
Ensure that accurate and timely financial statements are prepared in accordance with contract agreements
Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual projects
High level procurement


Risk Management 

Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that program and organisational risks are minimized
Advise the organisation's leadership on appropriate insurance coverage for the organisation and the Board of Directors
Maximize income where possible and appropriate
Liaise / report & negotiate with Bank for lines of credit or other financial services as required and appropriate


Information Technology 

Evaluate the need for new technology to meet the organization's financial data processing, control, and reporting requirements
Advise on appropriate technology that meets the organization's information requirements and financial resources


Office Admin

 
Oversee and supervise the administrative function of the finance department
Oversee the management of all leases, contracts and other financial commitments
Monitor all legislation relevant to the organisation and all regulations on professional certification to ensure that the organisation is compliant


Performance Management 

Support and encourage accounts staff in further education & development
Ensure that all team employees receive a minimum of one documented coaching session per week leading to quarterly performance reviews when possible

Desired Skills and Experience

Skills required

• Good commercial and business awareness 
• Excellent people skills 
• Sound IT skills 
• An analytical, enquiring mind 
• Excellent problem solving skills 
• Excellent management skills 
• Excellent prioritisation 
• An ability to make quick but good decisions 
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles 

Education and Experience

• Degree-level education 
• Qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification 
• Significant experience in finance, with at least five years in senior management. 
• Experience of managing professional staff 

How To Apply

Find out more details by viewing the job on LinkedIn. Please send your CV and completed CV cover letter through LinkedIn or by email to careers@tbrglobal.com. You can find out more about TBR Global on our website or by following us on Twitter.