JOB TITLE: Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Strategy LOCATION: Aylesford, Kent WORKING HOURS: 8am - 4.30pm A bit about the role Are you a commercially savvy and strategically driven leader ready to make a big impact? We're looking for someone to take the lead in shaping and advancing our Supply Chain and Customer Service functions. In this high-profile role, you'll be responsible for creating and executing a forward-thinking strategy that delivers commercial value, builds resilience, and drives efficiency across our business and the wider Group. We're seeking someone with a strong commercial mindset and a hands on approach. You'll play a crucial role in optimising our end to end supply chain while enhancing every stage of the customer experience. Some of your responsibilities Develop and lead a long-term, group-wide procurement strategy aligned to mid long-term business goals. Work closely with the COO to forecast and anticipate business needs and ensure the supply chain is future ready, resilient, and aligned with strategic objectives. Work collaboratively across cross functional stakeholders within the Operations, Finance, Product, Executive teams to understand business needs and drive procurement excellence. Drive supplier innovation, risk mitigation, and sustainability across the supply chain. Lead sourcing strategy and supplier evaluation processes, ensuring optimal cost, quality, service, and compliance. Manage and challenge suppliers to deliver the required standards and measure their performance against agreed objectives / SLA's, putting in place corrective actions as necessary. Analyse current and future products to identify supply chain options accordingly in advance of product launch so alleviate any delays in product launch and identify any cost savings. Build strong and long-lasting supplier relationships through regular interaction and onsite in person visits with key contacts. Negotiate high-value, complex contracts and commercial agreements. Conduct thorough audits and risk assessments as required for suppliers to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate any supply chain risk as far as possible. Establish and maintain robust procurement governance, policies, and ethical standards. Analyse and leverage procurement data and insights to drive cost saving, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement. Actively manage NPS scores. Any other reasonable adhoc duties as necessary for the proper fulfilment of the role. Leadership Driving the department to meeting and exceeding set goals. Overseeing the direction of day-to-day activities of the team in close collaboration with the team leader. Utilising your unique expertise and skills to empower the team, evenly distributing knowledge to aid individual and team confidence, growth and development. Motivating the team to achieve business goals. Developing and implementing a timeline to achieve targets. Working with team leaders to monitor productivity and output. Regularly assessing capacity of the team and ensuring resources are in place and planned for forecasted pipeline projects. Coordinating and delegating tasks to team leaders and members. Identifying areas of training needed for individual team members to maximise their potential. Conducting regular one to ones and annual appraisals with direct reports. Contributing to the growth and development of the company through a successful, high performing team. Creating a vibrant and collaborative working environment that inspires the team. Qualifications FCIPS or MCIPS Level 5 or above. Proven experience in a senior, strategic procurement function in a mid-sized or growth business. Deep understanding of the full procurement lifecycle: sourcing, contracting, purchasing, supplier management, and risk mitigation. Familiarity with procurement technology and reporting tools. Ideally a strong background in FMCG or manufacturing. Willingness and ability to travel within the UK and internationally on a regular basis. Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. Commercial thinker with a track record of instigating and driving cost reduction across purchases. Naturally proactive and solutions-oriented; always looking for opportunities to improve. Strong relationship builder who can influence and collaborate across all levels. Strategic thinker with the ability to balance short-term wins with long-term goals. Driven by results, hungry to deliver cost savings and operational efficiencies. Responsive, able to work in a very fast paced, agile environment. Excellent people leadership skills. A confident, rational and practical decision maker. Able to challenge constructively. Flexible and adaptable with the ability to manage operational business change within a fast paced, rapidly expanding company. Persistent and determined when it comes to securing better supplier terms and unlocking value. Positive, can do attitude with a passion for driving change and making an impact. Self motivated and organised with excellent attention to detail and can do attitude. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You embody our company people values: Teamwork - Collaborate effectively with humility, appreciating and integrating individual skills and perspectives to achieve collective goals. Committed - Dedicate yourself fully to your role, going above and beyond with self motivation and loyalty to achieve individual, team, and company goals. Ownership - Take full responsibility for your work, performance, and conduct, acting with integrity, staying organised, and learning from feedback and mistakes. Positive - Approach tasks with optimism and innovation, viewing challenges as opportunities, and bringing energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate others. Responsive - React quickly and effectively to needs and feedback, prioritising tasks with urgency, embracing change, and maintaining a proactive approach. Why work for us Pineapple is a leader in designing and manufacturing innovative furniture solutions for challenging environments. A family run company started in 1975, Pineapple is now a global business with headquarters in Kent (UK) and offices in France, Germany and the USA. Pineapple still runs by its original ethos of creating mindfully designed furniture that not only works effortlessly and looks great but also helps foster a calm and supportive environment. Join Pineapple and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference through quality, innovation, sustainability and exceptional customer care. What we offer you We were proudly featured in The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025 Competitive pay Pension scheme A Healthcare Cash Plan - You can claim for medical expenses, dental or optical services, as well as access to 100s of deals and discounts 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays An extra day's leave for your birthday All new starters, we'll plant a tree in your honour. We currently have trees planted in the UK, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Madagascar Sustainability focused - We're committed to reducing our environmental impact through low carbon operations, renewable energy, and recycled materials Regular team socials and events, including summer and Christmas parties. As well as football and netball teams, and other ad hoc events Monthly pizza Friday Enjoy free fruit, snacks, hot drinks, and cold beverages Employee referrals bonus scheme Access to our Learning & Development platform, offering a wide range of online courses, certifications, and professional development tools to support your career growth and skill enhancement High quality office environment Free onsite parking / within walking distance from the train station We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Agencies we know where you are if we need any support, thank you for your interest in working with Pineapple.
Nov 19, 2025
Full time
JOB TITLE: Head of Procurement & Supply Chain Strategy LOCATION: Aylesford, Kent WORKING HOURS: 8am - 4.30pm A bit about the role Are you a commercially savvy and strategically driven leader ready to make a big impact? We're looking for someone to take the lead in shaping and advancing our Supply Chain and Customer Service functions. In this high-profile role, you'll be responsible for creating and executing a forward-thinking strategy that delivers commercial value, builds resilience, and drives efficiency across our business and the wider Group. We're seeking someone with a strong commercial mindset and a hands on approach. You'll play a crucial role in optimising our end to end supply chain while enhancing every stage of the customer experience. Some of your responsibilities Develop and lead a long-term, group-wide procurement strategy aligned to mid long-term business goals. Work closely with the COO to forecast and anticipate business needs and ensure the supply chain is future ready, resilient, and aligned with strategic objectives. Work collaboratively across cross functional stakeholders within the Operations, Finance, Product, Executive teams to understand business needs and drive procurement excellence. Drive supplier innovation, risk mitigation, and sustainability across the supply chain. Lead sourcing strategy and supplier evaluation processes, ensuring optimal cost, quality, service, and compliance. Manage and challenge suppliers to deliver the required standards and measure their performance against agreed objectives / SLA's, putting in place corrective actions as necessary. Analyse current and future products to identify supply chain options accordingly in advance of product launch so alleviate any delays in product launch and identify any cost savings. Build strong and long-lasting supplier relationships through regular interaction and onsite in person visits with key contacts. Negotiate high-value, complex contracts and commercial agreements. Conduct thorough audits and risk assessments as required for suppliers to ensure regulatory compliance and mitigate any supply chain risk as far as possible. Establish and maintain robust procurement governance, policies, and ethical standards. Analyse and leverage procurement data and insights to drive cost saving, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement. Actively manage NPS scores. Any other reasonable adhoc duties as necessary for the proper fulfilment of the role. Leadership Driving the department to meeting and exceeding set goals. Overseeing the direction of day-to-day activities of the team in close collaboration with the team leader. Utilising your unique expertise and skills to empower the team, evenly distributing knowledge to aid individual and team confidence, growth and development. Motivating the team to achieve business goals. Developing and implementing a timeline to achieve targets. Working with team leaders to monitor productivity and output. Regularly assessing capacity of the team and ensuring resources are in place and planned for forecasted pipeline projects. Coordinating and delegating tasks to team leaders and members. Identifying areas of training needed for individual team members to maximise their potential. Conducting regular one to ones and annual appraisals with direct reports. Contributing to the growth and development of the company through a successful, high performing team. Creating a vibrant and collaborative working environment that inspires the team. Qualifications FCIPS or MCIPS Level 5 or above. Proven experience in a senior, strategic procurement function in a mid-sized or growth business. Deep understanding of the full procurement lifecycle: sourcing, contracting, purchasing, supplier management, and risk mitigation. Familiarity with procurement technology and reporting tools. Ideally a strong background in FMCG or manufacturing. Willingness and ability to travel within the UK and internationally on a regular basis. Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. Commercial thinker with a track record of instigating and driving cost reduction across purchases. Naturally proactive and solutions-oriented; always looking for opportunities to improve. Strong relationship builder who can influence and collaborate across all levels. Strategic thinker with the ability to balance short-term wins with long-term goals. Driven by results, hungry to deliver cost savings and operational efficiencies. Responsive, able to work in a very fast paced, agile environment. Excellent people leadership skills. A confident, rational and practical decision maker. Able to challenge constructively. Flexible and adaptable with the ability to manage operational business change within a fast paced, rapidly expanding company. Persistent and determined when it comes to securing better supplier terms and unlocking value. Positive, can do attitude with a passion for driving change and making an impact. Self motivated and organised with excellent attention to detail and can do attitude. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You embody our company people values: Teamwork - Collaborate effectively with humility, appreciating and integrating individual skills and perspectives to achieve collective goals. Committed - Dedicate yourself fully to your role, going above and beyond with self motivation and loyalty to achieve individual, team, and company goals. Ownership - Take full responsibility for your work, performance, and conduct, acting with integrity, staying organised, and learning from feedback and mistakes. Positive - Approach tasks with optimism and innovation, viewing challenges as opportunities, and bringing energy and enthusiasm to inspire and motivate others. Responsive - React quickly and effectively to needs and feedback, prioritising tasks with urgency, embracing change, and maintaining a proactive approach. Why work for us Pineapple is a leader in designing and manufacturing innovative furniture solutions for challenging environments. A family run company started in 1975, Pineapple is now a global business with headquarters in Kent (UK) and offices in France, Germany and the USA. Pineapple still runs by its original ethos of creating mindfully designed furniture that not only works effortlessly and looks great but also helps foster a calm and supportive environment. Join Pineapple and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference through quality, innovation, sustainability and exceptional customer care. What we offer you We were proudly featured in The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025 Competitive pay Pension scheme A Healthcare Cash Plan - You can claim for medical expenses, dental or optical services, as well as access to 100s of deals and discounts 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays An extra day's leave for your birthday All new starters, we'll plant a tree in your honour. We currently have trees planted in the UK, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, and Madagascar Sustainability focused - We're committed to reducing our environmental impact through low carbon operations, renewable energy, and recycled materials Regular team socials and events, including summer and Christmas parties. As well as football and netball teams, and other ad hoc events Monthly pizza Friday Enjoy free fruit, snacks, hot drinks, and cold beverages Employee referrals bonus scheme Access to our Learning & Development platform, offering a wide range of online courses, certifications, and professional development tools to support your career growth and skill enhancement High quality office environment Free onsite parking / within walking distance from the train station We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Agencies we know where you are if we need any support, thank you for your interest in working with Pineapple.
Simple Machines is a global technology consultancy that helps the world's leading enterprises engineer data, AI, and software to life. From designing intelligent data platforms to enabling enterprise-scale AI solutions, we combine technical depth with real-world execution to deliver measurable business impact. We operate across the UK, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, and the US, with a team made up entirely of senior professionals who thrive on solving complex problems with clarity, precision, and purpose. We believe in craftsmanship over scale, elegance over excess, and substance over slogans. About the TA function Our success depends on hiring exceptional people - and we're looking for a high-performing Senior Technical Recruiter who can hunt, engage, and manage top-tier talent with precision. You'll be joining a fast-paced, high-accountability environment where autonomy, organisation, and results matter. This role sits at the heart of our Talent function - blending deep sourcing capability with flawless coordination execution The Role As a Senior Technical Recruiter , you'll take ownership of the full front-end talent acquisition process - from identifying and engaging technical talent , to orchestrating interviews, managing candidate experience , and maintaining impeccable operational discipline . You'll work closely with Global Leadership, Technology Directors, and report into the TA Leadership team in Sydney, to build proactive pipelines, execute sourcing campaigns, and keep our recruitment operations running like a machine. This role suits someone who's strategic, obsessive about detail , and thrives in an environment where precision and pace are non-negotiable. This will be initially a 6 month-contract, with a view to convert to perm. You must reside near London, as this is a hybrid role and requires in-office meetings and in-person interviews. Sponsorship is not currently an option for this role. Salary range: 60,000 - 80,000 GBP Base + benefits. What You will Bring 6+ years' experience in full-cycle Technical Recruitment within Recruitment Agency, Technology Consulting and/or Professional Services. Must have extensive experience in Software Engineering (Java, JVM, Kotlin, Full stack Engineers) Proven success in identifying, engaging, and converting passive candidates in competitive technical markets. Exceptional organisational and coordination skills - can manage 10+ pipelines and multiple interview schedules simultaneously without dropping detail. Highly autonomous - able to self-prioritise and deliver outcomes without constant direction. Deep understanding of technology roles (Data, Cloud, Software Engineering, Delivery, Product Management, DevOps, AI, etc.) Strong stakeholder communication - able to influence, push back, and manage expectations confidently. Proficiency in ATS/CRM systems (Workable similar) and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, SeekOut, AI search tools). Driven by metrics and performance - measured by quality, speed, and candidate experience , not just activity volume. Why Join Us Be part of a strategic, high-performance Talent function embedded within a world-class consulting business. Operate with genuine autonomy and accountability - no micromanagement, just clear outcomes. Partner directly with leadership and delivery teams on mission-critical hiring . A culture that values precision, growth, and excellence in everything we do. Real measurable impact in a fast growing global consulting business.
Nov 11, 2025
Full time
Simple Machines is a global technology consultancy that helps the world's leading enterprises engineer data, AI, and software to life. From designing intelligent data platforms to enabling enterprise-scale AI solutions, we combine technical depth with real-world execution to deliver measurable business impact. We operate across the UK, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, and the US, with a team made up entirely of senior professionals who thrive on solving complex problems with clarity, precision, and purpose. We believe in craftsmanship over scale, elegance over excess, and substance over slogans. About the TA function Our success depends on hiring exceptional people - and we're looking for a high-performing Senior Technical Recruiter who can hunt, engage, and manage top-tier talent with precision. You'll be joining a fast-paced, high-accountability environment where autonomy, organisation, and results matter. This role sits at the heart of our Talent function - blending deep sourcing capability with flawless coordination execution The Role As a Senior Technical Recruiter , you'll take ownership of the full front-end talent acquisition process - from identifying and engaging technical talent , to orchestrating interviews, managing candidate experience , and maintaining impeccable operational discipline . You'll work closely with Global Leadership, Technology Directors, and report into the TA Leadership team in Sydney, to build proactive pipelines, execute sourcing campaigns, and keep our recruitment operations running like a machine. This role suits someone who's strategic, obsessive about detail , and thrives in an environment where precision and pace are non-negotiable. This will be initially a 6 month-contract, with a view to convert to perm. You must reside near London, as this is a hybrid role and requires in-office meetings and in-person interviews. Sponsorship is not currently an option for this role. Salary range: 60,000 - 80,000 GBP Base + benefits. What You will Bring 6+ years' experience in full-cycle Technical Recruitment within Recruitment Agency, Technology Consulting and/or Professional Services. Must have extensive experience in Software Engineering (Java, JVM, Kotlin, Full stack Engineers) Proven success in identifying, engaging, and converting passive candidates in competitive technical markets. Exceptional organisational and coordination skills - can manage 10+ pipelines and multiple interview schedules simultaneously without dropping detail. Highly autonomous - able to self-prioritise and deliver outcomes without constant direction. Deep understanding of technology roles (Data, Cloud, Software Engineering, Delivery, Product Management, DevOps, AI, etc.) Strong stakeholder communication - able to influence, push back, and manage expectations confidently. Proficiency in ATS/CRM systems (Workable similar) and sourcing tools (LinkedIn Recruiter, Gem, SeekOut, AI search tools). Driven by metrics and performance - measured by quality, speed, and candidate experience , not just activity volume. Why Join Us Be part of a strategic, high-performance Talent function embedded within a world-class consulting business. Operate with genuine autonomy and accountability - no micromanagement, just clear outcomes. Partner directly with leadership and delivery teams on mission-critical hiring . A culture that values precision, growth, and excellence in everything we do. Real measurable impact in a fast growing global consulting business.
Simple Machines is a leading independent boutique technology firm with a global presence, including teams in London, Sydney, San Francisco, and New Zealand. We specialise in creating technology solutions at the intersection of data, AI, machine learning, data engineering, and software engineering. Our mission is to help enterprises, technology companies, and governments better connect with and understand their organisations, their people, their customers, and citizens. We are a team of creative engineers and technologists dedicated to unleashing the potential of data in new and impactful ways. We design and build bespoke data platforms and unique software products, create and deploy intelligent systems, and bring engineering expertise to life by transforming data into actionable insights and tangible outcomes. We engineer data to life. The Role: As a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Simple Machines , you'll be at the heart of groundbreaking projects, collaborating closely with both our talented internal team and forward-thinking clients. In this hands-on role, you'll drive the development of sophisticated, scalable solutions across the full technology stack-from intuitive frontends and robust backends to powerful data pipelines and resilient infrastructure. If you're passionate about solving complex problems and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, this role offers the perfect platform for you to make a real impact. Technical Responsibilities: Responsible for design and technical development of backend services for a highly scalable marketing platform. Responsible for designing the APIs, applications, and infrastructure the team develops, and documenting the technical requirements and design for the client. Responsible for end-to-end delivery and support, including build, automation, deployment, and operations, for everything that is developed. Partner with client stakeholders, and team members, to gather business requirements, collaborate on design decisions, and translate them into technical and design requirements. Operate within an iterative delivery team using Agile delivery tools and practices. Hybrid remote and in-person collaboration with the delivery team and client stakeholders. About the team: At Simple Machines we are passionate about technology and engineering, we have a strong engineering culture and this is an opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team working on an exciting project building a large-scale machine learning platform for a global telecommunications company. Each team member has varying degrees of strength in each area, but all work together across the full stack and assist one another to learn and contribute. The engineering team enjoys a high degree of autonomy over technical design and actively engages with stakeholders to design solutions. They also actively engage with data scientists and other teams to design and document cross-system solutions. What we are looking for: A consultative approach to software development and software engineering. Core foundation in programming, especially in JVM languages (particularly Kotlin or Java). Experience designing and implementing data-driven APIs. Exposure to frontend development (particularly React.js, Tailwind, REDUX, Typescript) Past project experience with large scale webservices. Cloud infrastructure experience with AWS and/or Google Cloud , Azure, etc. Infrastructure-as-code experience, such as with Terraform or Cloud Formation. In-depth experience with unit and integration testing, and test automation generally. Ideally TAA and/or BDD Experience working with SQL databases in the context of implementing data-driven APIs, and designing database schemas and queries to meet business requirements. A passion and proven background in picking up and adopting new technologies on the fly. Exposure to Scala, or functional programming generally. Exposure with highly concurrent, asynchronous backend technologies, such as Ktor, http4k, http4s, Play, RxJava, etc. Exposure with DynamoDB or similar NoSQL databases, such as Cassandra, HBase, BigTable, or Cosmos DB. Exposure with Git workflows, and the ability to tailor the workflow to project needs. Exposure with containerised application deployment using Docker, Amazon ECS, Kubernetes, etc. What We Offer in the UK: Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package. Join a fast growing team - 30% growth in the last 12 months. Hybrid working environment, 1-2 days in the London office. Pension: Up to 5% employer contribution, matching up to a 5% employee contribution, for a total of up to 10%. Annual Leave: 4 weeks standard + 1 week additional annual leave over Christmas shut down period, plus public holidays. Health and Wellbeing Allowance: £1,250 allowance per year to be used for any food and non-alcoholic beverages during business hours, healthcare, gym memberships, sporting goods and accessories, and any wellness appointments. Professional Development: £1,500 annual budget for training, courses, and conferences, with potential for additional funding. Certifications: £2,500 annual budget for certifications and related courses. Equipment Allowance: £1,500 for UK team members, plus Apple MacBook Pro laptops and necessary accessories. Company Sick Leave: 10 days per annum, includes coverage for employee's family. Antenatal Support: Paid time off for antenatal appointments, including classes recommended by health professionals. Terminal Illness Benefit: Three months' continuance of salary at full pay.
Nov 11, 2025
Full time
Simple Machines is a leading independent boutique technology firm with a global presence, including teams in London, Sydney, San Francisco, and New Zealand. We specialise in creating technology solutions at the intersection of data, AI, machine learning, data engineering, and software engineering. Our mission is to help enterprises, technology companies, and governments better connect with and understand their organisations, their people, their customers, and citizens. We are a team of creative engineers and technologists dedicated to unleashing the potential of data in new and impactful ways. We design and build bespoke data platforms and unique software products, create and deploy intelligent systems, and bring engineering expertise to life by transforming data into actionable insights and tangible outcomes. We engineer data to life. The Role: As a Senior Full Stack Engineer at Simple Machines , you'll be at the heart of groundbreaking projects, collaborating closely with both our talented internal team and forward-thinking clients. In this hands-on role, you'll drive the development of sophisticated, scalable solutions across the full technology stack-from intuitive frontends and robust backends to powerful data pipelines and resilient infrastructure. If you're passionate about solving complex problems and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, this role offers the perfect platform for you to make a real impact. Technical Responsibilities: Responsible for design and technical development of backend services for a highly scalable marketing platform. Responsible for designing the APIs, applications, and infrastructure the team develops, and documenting the technical requirements and design for the client. Responsible for end-to-end delivery and support, including build, automation, deployment, and operations, for everything that is developed. Partner with client stakeholders, and team members, to gather business requirements, collaborate on design decisions, and translate them into technical and design requirements. Operate within an iterative delivery team using Agile delivery tools and practices. Hybrid remote and in-person collaboration with the delivery team and client stakeholders. About the team: At Simple Machines we are passionate about technology and engineering, we have a strong engineering culture and this is an opportunity to join a high-performing engineering team working on an exciting project building a large-scale machine learning platform for a global telecommunications company. Each team member has varying degrees of strength in each area, but all work together across the full stack and assist one another to learn and contribute. The engineering team enjoys a high degree of autonomy over technical design and actively engages with stakeholders to design solutions. They also actively engage with data scientists and other teams to design and document cross-system solutions. What we are looking for: A consultative approach to software development and software engineering. Core foundation in programming, especially in JVM languages (particularly Kotlin or Java). Experience designing and implementing data-driven APIs. Exposure to frontend development (particularly React.js, Tailwind, REDUX, Typescript) Past project experience with large scale webservices. Cloud infrastructure experience with AWS and/or Google Cloud , Azure, etc. Infrastructure-as-code experience, such as with Terraform or Cloud Formation. In-depth experience with unit and integration testing, and test automation generally. Ideally TAA and/or BDD Experience working with SQL databases in the context of implementing data-driven APIs, and designing database schemas and queries to meet business requirements. A passion and proven background in picking up and adopting new technologies on the fly. Exposure to Scala, or functional programming generally. Exposure with highly concurrent, asynchronous backend technologies, such as Ktor, http4k, http4s, Play, RxJava, etc. Exposure with DynamoDB or similar NoSQL databases, such as Cassandra, HBase, BigTable, or Cosmos DB. Exposure with Git workflows, and the ability to tailor the workflow to project needs. Exposure with containerised application deployment using Docker, Amazon ECS, Kubernetes, etc. What We Offer in the UK: Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package. Join a fast growing team - 30% growth in the last 12 months. Hybrid working environment, 1-2 days in the London office. Pension: Up to 5% employer contribution, matching up to a 5% employee contribution, for a total of up to 10%. Annual Leave: 4 weeks standard + 1 week additional annual leave over Christmas shut down period, plus public holidays. Health and Wellbeing Allowance: £1,250 allowance per year to be used for any food and non-alcoholic beverages during business hours, healthcare, gym memberships, sporting goods and accessories, and any wellness appointments. Professional Development: £1,500 annual budget for training, courses, and conferences, with potential for additional funding. Certifications: £2,500 annual budget for certifications and related courses. Equipment Allowance: £1,500 for UK team members, plus Apple MacBook Pro laptops and necessary accessories. Company Sick Leave: 10 days per annum, includes coverage for employee's family. Antenatal Support: Paid time off for antenatal appointments, including classes recommended by health professionals. Terminal Illness Benefit: Three months' continuance of salary at full pay.
At Naked Wines, our customers (we call them Angels) trust us with their stories, their orders, and their support for our Winemakers. Protecting that trust is just as important as discovering the next great Pinot Noir. That's where you come in. We're looking for a mid-level Data Privacy Lawyer to join our small but mighty legal team. You'll be the go to person for all things data protection, AI, and digital innovation, helping us grow responsibly while keeping our Angels' data safe. And because we like to keep things interesting, you'll also get stuck into broader commercial legal work, from contracts to everyday business challenges. If you're excited by the idea of mixing legal expertise with commercial pragmatism - and doing it in a business that moves fast and doesn't always color inside the lines - we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing Be the friendly face (and sharp mind) advising on data protection across the UK, Australia, and the US. Serve as the primary point of contact with privacy regulators. Partner with our product, tech, and commercial teams to bake privacy into what we build - without slowing things down. Advise our procurement and tech teams on evolving AI policy and regulatory frameworks. Roll up your sleeves to draft, review and negotiate contracts with a privacy lens. Keep our privacy policies, data processes, and training fresh and practical. Spot changes in the law before they land on our doorstep and help us navigate them. Translate complex legal issues into plain English that makes sense to non lawyers. Jump in on other commercial projects and deals when Naked needs you. You are who we are looking for, if You love wine. Ideally, you are UK qualified (but if you're qualified elsewhere and pragmatic, we're listening). You have 3 5 years of experience, working on data protection and privacy. You have a sharp pen, and are fluent in English (written and spoken). Bonus points if you have some in house experience or experience counseling consumer good clients. Extra bonus points if you've thrived in a fast paced, entrepreneurial setting. You will thrive here, if You are curious, adaptable and can translate a "no" into a "but what if". You are comfortable with the messy, creative, unstructured nature of a company set out to disrupt an established industry. You're disciplined and love thinking strategically as much as putting structure in place to see strategy coming to life. You're practical, not preachy, and you're not afraid to say "I don't know, but I'll find out." You're comfortable making judgment calls without endless precedent. You can hold your own with senior leaders, but you're just as happy coaching teammates. You have a strong sense of integrity and understand that how we deliver matters just as much as what we deliver. Why you'll love working with us At Naked Wines, you'll be part of a company that's rewriting the rules of the wine world. We give winemakers the backing they need, and customers access to wines they can't find anywhere else. You'll get freedom, flexibility, and the chance to shape how our people function grows. And because we're a close knit bunch, you'll see the impact of your work every day. And of course, wine. As part of the Naked Wines team, we want you to know we've got your back. Here are a few of the perks you'll enjoy when you join us A competitive salary - we're very proud to be a Real Living Wage employer 26 days holiday and bank holidays (you can buy or sell holiday too) A £300 annual personal development budget - we're passionate about supporting people to follow their dreams inside or outside of Naked £450 every year to treat yourself to some of our delicious wines all in the name of research, of course We want to do our bit for the community and give everyone paid leave to volunteer We have Wellbeing Champions and access to mindfulness resources including the Headspace app Enhanced parental leave Honeymoon leave - newlyweds get an extra week of annual leave We like to surprise and delight you with lovely thoughtful gifts including Naked Wine and lots more Equal Opportunities At Naked Wines, we recognise the value of diversity and inclusivity in fostering a truly remarkable experience for all our winemakers and customers. Our commitment extends beyond wine to building a workforce that reflects the wide array of perspectives and experiences found across the UK. We believe that embracing diversity in our teams enables us to provide exceptional service and innovation. We are dedicated to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work, with a strong commitment to promoting equity in both physical and mental health for everyone. To achieve this, Naked Wines encourages applications from individuals of disadvantaged socio economic backgrounds, disabled persons, LGBTQ+ community members, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, and those with lived experiences of discrimination. Accessibility and Adjustments Naked Wines is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We strive to be as accommodating as possible to ensure all candidates can participate fully. If you have specific requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please do not hesitate to get in touch. In your application, feel free to indicate your preferred pronouns (for example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.) to help us better address and respect your identity throughout the process.
Nov 09, 2025
Full time
At Naked Wines, our customers (we call them Angels) trust us with their stories, their orders, and their support for our Winemakers. Protecting that trust is just as important as discovering the next great Pinot Noir. That's where you come in. We're looking for a mid-level Data Privacy Lawyer to join our small but mighty legal team. You'll be the go to person for all things data protection, AI, and digital innovation, helping us grow responsibly while keeping our Angels' data safe. And because we like to keep things interesting, you'll also get stuck into broader commercial legal work, from contracts to everyday business challenges. If you're excited by the idea of mixing legal expertise with commercial pragmatism - and doing it in a business that moves fast and doesn't always color inside the lines - we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing Be the friendly face (and sharp mind) advising on data protection across the UK, Australia, and the US. Serve as the primary point of contact with privacy regulators. Partner with our product, tech, and commercial teams to bake privacy into what we build - without slowing things down. Advise our procurement and tech teams on evolving AI policy and regulatory frameworks. Roll up your sleeves to draft, review and negotiate contracts with a privacy lens. Keep our privacy policies, data processes, and training fresh and practical. Spot changes in the law before they land on our doorstep and help us navigate them. Translate complex legal issues into plain English that makes sense to non lawyers. Jump in on other commercial projects and deals when Naked needs you. You are who we are looking for, if You love wine. Ideally, you are UK qualified (but if you're qualified elsewhere and pragmatic, we're listening). You have 3 5 years of experience, working on data protection and privacy. You have a sharp pen, and are fluent in English (written and spoken). Bonus points if you have some in house experience or experience counseling consumer good clients. Extra bonus points if you've thrived in a fast paced, entrepreneurial setting. You will thrive here, if You are curious, adaptable and can translate a "no" into a "but what if". You are comfortable with the messy, creative, unstructured nature of a company set out to disrupt an established industry. You're disciplined and love thinking strategically as much as putting structure in place to see strategy coming to life. You're practical, not preachy, and you're not afraid to say "I don't know, but I'll find out." You're comfortable making judgment calls without endless precedent. You can hold your own with senior leaders, but you're just as happy coaching teammates. You have a strong sense of integrity and understand that how we deliver matters just as much as what we deliver. Why you'll love working with us At Naked Wines, you'll be part of a company that's rewriting the rules of the wine world. We give winemakers the backing they need, and customers access to wines they can't find anywhere else. You'll get freedom, flexibility, and the chance to shape how our people function grows. And because we're a close knit bunch, you'll see the impact of your work every day. And of course, wine. As part of the Naked Wines team, we want you to know we've got your back. Here are a few of the perks you'll enjoy when you join us A competitive salary - we're very proud to be a Real Living Wage employer 26 days holiday and bank holidays (you can buy or sell holiday too) A £300 annual personal development budget - we're passionate about supporting people to follow their dreams inside or outside of Naked £450 every year to treat yourself to some of our delicious wines all in the name of research, of course We want to do our bit for the community and give everyone paid leave to volunteer We have Wellbeing Champions and access to mindfulness resources including the Headspace app Enhanced parental leave Honeymoon leave - newlyweds get an extra week of annual leave We like to surprise and delight you with lovely thoughtful gifts including Naked Wine and lots more Equal Opportunities At Naked Wines, we recognise the value of diversity and inclusivity in fostering a truly remarkable experience for all our winemakers and customers. Our commitment extends beyond wine to building a workforce that reflects the wide array of perspectives and experiences found across the UK. We believe that embracing diversity in our teams enables us to provide exceptional service and innovation. We are dedicated to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work, with a strong commitment to promoting equity in both physical and mental health for everyone. To achieve this, Naked Wines encourages applications from individuals of disadvantaged socio economic backgrounds, disabled persons, LGBTQ+ community members, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, and those with lived experiences of discrimination. Accessibility and Adjustments Naked Wines is committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We strive to be as accommodating as possible to ensure all candidates can participate fully. If you have specific requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please do not hesitate to get in touch. In your application, feel free to indicate your preferred pronouns (for example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc.) to help us better address and respect your identity throughout the process.