The role will be field-based and you will be supplied with a company vehicle (electric). Role /Team overview Sky Business Sky Business is the business-to-business division of Sky. We provide a wide variety of commercial premises across the UK and ROI with unrivalled entertainment, unmissable live sport and breaking news - connecting and entertaining millions of people every day click apply for full job details
Oct 22, 2026
Full time
The role will be field-based and you will be supplied with a company vehicle (electric). Role /Team overview Sky Business Sky Business is the business-to-business division of Sky. We provide a wide variety of commercial premises across the UK and ROI with unrivalled entertainment, unmissable live sport and breaking news - connecting and entertaining millions of people every day click apply for full job details
Role overview As the Process Excellence Lead of Procure to Pay (P2P) within Finance Delivery, you'll be accountable for a consistent design and deployment of P2P end-to-end process transformation initiatives to deliver an efficient, effective process with a great user experience. What you'll do Process Performance & Continuous Improvement: Review end-to-end P2P performance, analyse deviations, pain points and root causes, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness and user experience. Business Cases & Benefits Realisation: Develop detailed P2P business cases, agree value drivers and lead process improvements through implementation, ensuring benefits are measured and realised. Process Documentation & Standardisation: Maintain accurate, accessible end-to-end P2P process maps, procedures and documentation for end users and Finance Operations. Drive standardisation, simplification and automation across the process. Process Operating Committees: Lead the P2P Process Operating Committees, bringing together key stakeholders to share best practice, prioritise improvements, secure buy-in and support delivery of end-to-end transformation. Process Governance, Risk & Compliance: Support the GPO in maintaining effective process governance, ensuring compliance with P2P policies, controls and design principles. Monitor process risks, assess control effectiveness and escalate material issues and exceptions. Data, Reporting & KPIs: Work with Finance Operations and Technology to develop meaningful KPIs, improve data quality and reporting, and leverage process analytics and automation to identify bottlenecks, measure performance and drive continuous improvement. S4Sky Transformation Support: Support the P2P GPO throughout the S4Sky transformation, contributing to end-to-end process design, Fit-Gap assessments, business requirements and Key Design Decisions (KDDs). Support Design Authority Group (DAG) governance, including assessment of design options, impacts and dependencies. Contribute to business testing, UAT, defect resolution, deployment and successful transition into BAU. Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships across Procurement, Finance Operations, Technology and the wider business, ensuring alignment on priorities, effective collaboration, issue resolution and successful delivery of P2P improvements. Change Management & Adoption: Work with Operations, Procurement and Change teams to support effective communication, training and adoption of new processes and systems, ensuring improvements are embedded and sustained. What you'll bring Essential Criteria Qualified Finance & Lean Six Sigma Professional with deep experience in Finance Delivery and Systems. PTP Transformation Lead with a track record of measurable operational and financial impact. SAP Ariba & ERP Specialist experienced in complex financial system environments. Continuous Improvement & Project Manager skilled at process mapping, requirements analysis, and execution. Strong Commercial Communicator adept at managing external networks, industry best practices Desirable Criteria Bachelor's degree Operational experience in managing teams delivering PTP services Experience of SAP S/4 HANA implementation Experience within OTC or A2R end-to-end processes Demonstrate understanding of Sky operations Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the Osterley office per week. Your office base Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.cles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Oct 21, 2026
Full time
Role overview As the Process Excellence Lead of Procure to Pay (P2P) within Finance Delivery, you'll be accountable for a consistent design and deployment of P2P end-to-end process transformation initiatives to deliver an efficient, effective process with a great user experience. What you'll do Process Performance & Continuous Improvement: Review end-to-end P2P performance, analyse deviations, pain points and root causes, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness and user experience. Business Cases & Benefits Realisation: Develop detailed P2P business cases, agree value drivers and lead process improvements through implementation, ensuring benefits are measured and realised. Process Documentation & Standardisation: Maintain accurate, accessible end-to-end P2P process maps, procedures and documentation for end users and Finance Operations. Drive standardisation, simplification and automation across the process. Process Operating Committees: Lead the P2P Process Operating Committees, bringing together key stakeholders to share best practice, prioritise improvements, secure buy-in and support delivery of end-to-end transformation. Process Governance, Risk & Compliance: Support the GPO in maintaining effective process governance, ensuring compliance with P2P policies, controls and design principles. Monitor process risks, assess control effectiveness and escalate material issues and exceptions. Data, Reporting & KPIs: Work with Finance Operations and Technology to develop meaningful KPIs, improve data quality and reporting, and leverage process analytics and automation to identify bottlenecks, measure performance and drive continuous improvement. S4Sky Transformation Support: Support the P2P GPO throughout the S4Sky transformation, contributing to end-to-end process design, Fit-Gap assessments, business requirements and Key Design Decisions (KDDs). Support Design Authority Group (DAG) governance, including assessment of design options, impacts and dependencies. Contribute to business testing, UAT, defect resolution, deployment and successful transition into BAU. Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships across Procurement, Finance Operations, Technology and the wider business, ensuring alignment on priorities, effective collaboration, issue resolution and successful delivery of P2P improvements. Change Management & Adoption: Work with Operations, Procurement and Change teams to support effective communication, training and adoption of new processes and systems, ensuring improvements are embedded and sustained. What you'll bring Essential Criteria Qualified Finance & Lean Six Sigma Professional with deep experience in Finance Delivery and Systems. PTP Transformation Lead with a track record of measurable operational and financial impact. SAP Ariba & ERP Specialist experienced in complex financial system environments. Continuous Improvement & Project Manager skilled at process mapping, requirements analysis, and execution. Strong Commercial Communicator adept at managing external networks, industry best practices Desirable Criteria Bachelor's degree Operational experience in managing teams delivering PTP services Experience of SAP S/4 HANA implementation Experience within OTC or A2R end-to-end processes Demonstrate understanding of Sky operations Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the Osterley office per week. Your office base Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.cles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Role overview As the Process Excellence Lead of Procure to Pay (P2P) within Finance Delivery, you'll be accountable for a consistent design and deployment of P2P end-to-end process transformation initiatives to deliver an efficient, effective process with a great user experience. What you'll do Process Performance & Continuous Improvement: Review end-to-end P2P performance, analyse deviations, pain points and root causes, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness and user experience. Business Cases & Benefits Realisation: Develop detailed P2P business cases, agree value drivers and lead process improvements through implementation, ensuring benefits are measured and realised. Process Documentation & Standardisation: Maintain accurate, accessible end-to-end P2P process maps, procedures and documentation for end users and Finance Operations. Drive standardisation, simplification and automation across the process. Process Operating Committees: Lead the P2P Process Operating Committees, bringing together key stakeholders to share best practice, prioritise improvements, secure buy-in and support delivery of end-to-end transformation. Process Governance, Risk & Compliance: Support the GPO in maintaining effective process governance, ensuring compliance with P2P policies, controls and design principles. Monitor process risks, assess control effectiveness and escalate material issues and exceptions. Data, Reporting & KPIs: Work with Finance Operations and Technology to develop meaningful KPIs, improve data quality and reporting, and leverage process analytics and automation to identify bottlenecks, measure performance and drive continuous improvement. S4Sky Transformation Support: Support the P2P GPO throughout the S4Sky transformation, contributing to end-to-end process design, Fit-Gap assessments, business requirements and Key Design Decisions (KDDs). Support Design Authority Group (DAG) governance, including assessment of design options, impacts and dependencies. Contribute to business testing, UAT, defect resolution, deployment and successful transition into BAU. Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships across Procurement, Finance Operations, Technology and the wider business, ensuring alignment on priorities, effective collaboration, issue resolution and successful delivery of P2P improvements. Change Management & Adoption: Work with Operations, Procurement and Change teams to support effective communication, training and adoption of new processes and systems, ensuring improvements are embedded and sustained. What you'll bring Essential Criteria Qualified Finance & Lean Six Sigma Professional with deep experience in Finance Delivery and Systems. PTP Transformation Lead with a track record of measurable operational and financial impact. SAP Ariba & ERP Specialist experienced in complex financial system environments. Continuous Improvement & Project Manager skilled at process mapping, requirements analysis, and execution. Strong Commercial Communicator adept at managing external networks, industry best practices Desirable Criteria Bachelor's degree Operational experience in managing teams delivering PTP services Experience of SAP S/4 HANA implementation Experience within OTC or A2R end-to-end processes Demonstrate understanding of Sky operations Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the Osterley office per week. Your office base Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.cles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Oct 21, 2026
Full time
Role overview As the Process Excellence Lead of Procure to Pay (P2P) within Finance Delivery, you'll be accountable for a consistent design and deployment of P2P end-to-end process transformation initiatives to deliver an efficient, effective process with a great user experience. What you'll do Process Performance & Continuous Improvement: Review end-to-end P2P performance, analyse deviations, pain points and root causes, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness and user experience. Business Cases & Benefits Realisation: Develop detailed P2P business cases, agree value drivers and lead process improvements through implementation, ensuring benefits are measured and realised. Process Documentation & Standardisation: Maintain accurate, accessible end-to-end P2P process maps, procedures and documentation for end users and Finance Operations. Drive standardisation, simplification and automation across the process. Process Operating Committees: Lead the P2P Process Operating Committees, bringing together key stakeholders to share best practice, prioritise improvements, secure buy-in and support delivery of end-to-end transformation. Process Governance, Risk & Compliance: Support the GPO in maintaining effective process governance, ensuring compliance with P2P policies, controls and design principles. Monitor process risks, assess control effectiveness and escalate material issues and exceptions. Data, Reporting & KPIs: Work with Finance Operations and Technology to develop meaningful KPIs, improve data quality and reporting, and leverage process analytics and automation to identify bottlenecks, measure performance and drive continuous improvement. S4Sky Transformation Support: Support the P2P GPO throughout the S4Sky transformation, contributing to end-to-end process design, Fit-Gap assessments, business requirements and Key Design Decisions (KDDs). Support Design Authority Group (DAG) governance, including assessment of design options, impacts and dependencies. Contribute to business testing, UAT, defect resolution, deployment and successful transition into BAU. Stakeholder & Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships across Procurement, Finance Operations, Technology and the wider business, ensuring alignment on priorities, effective collaboration, issue resolution and successful delivery of P2P improvements. Change Management & Adoption: Work with Operations, Procurement and Change teams to support effective communication, training and adoption of new processes and systems, ensuring improvements are embedded and sustained. What you'll bring Essential Criteria Qualified Finance & Lean Six Sigma Professional with deep experience in Finance Delivery and Systems. PTP Transformation Lead with a track record of measurable operational and financial impact. SAP Ariba & ERP Specialist experienced in complex financial system environments. Continuous Improvement & Project Manager skilled at process mapping, requirements analysis, and execution. Strong Commercial Communicator adept at managing external networks, industry best practices Desirable Criteria Bachelor's degree Operational experience in managing teams delivering PTP services Experience of SAP S/4 HANA implementation Experience within OTC or A2R end-to-end processes Demonstrate understanding of Sky operations Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the Osterley office per week. Your office base Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles.cles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Role overview You'll deliver accurate, timely and controlled accounting across the month-end close for your assigned entities and balance sheet areas. You'll be the main contact for your process area, linking the offshore RTR delivery team with UK finance stakeholders. You'll make sure the general ledger is complete and accurate, that it's reconciled, and that it's supported by strong controls. What you'll do: Month-end close and reporting Prepare and review month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, provisions, recharges and reclassifications, in line with the close timetable. Make sure ledger results for your assigned entities are complete, accurate and on time, and explain material movements to stakeholders. Prepare balance sheet and P&L analysis, with commentary on key variances. Balance sheet integrity Own or review balance sheet reconciliations for your areas, such as cash, intercompany, fixed assets, accruals and suspense accounts. Make sure reconciling items are investigated and cleared promptly. Manage intercompany balances and settlement, and resolve mismatches with counterparties. Support fixed asset accounting, including capitalisation, depreciation and disposals. Controls and compliance Run key financial controls in your process area, keep evidence audit-ready, and flag any control weaknesses. Support external and internal audit requests, statutory accounts preparation and tax queries for your entities. Keep desktop procedures and process documentation up to date. Stakeholder and team support Act as the first escalation point for the offshore RTR team. Review their output, answer their queries and help them build capability. Work with FP&A, business partners, Treasury, Tax, Payments and other GAO towers to resolve issues. Coach and support junior colleagues and new starters. Continuous improvement Find and deliver improvements to the close, such as standardising journals, automation, and greater use of BlackLine and SAP functionality. Support system upgrades, testing and finance transformation projects when needed. What you'll bring: Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) or qualified by experience Experience in month-end close, journals and balance sheet reconciliations in a large or complex organisation Good understanding of double-entry accounting and financial controls Strong Excel skills and experience with an ERP system (SAP preferred) Attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality Clear communication with both finance and non-finance stakeholders Benefits and perks: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week. Your office base: Livingston Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it's a great place to work and connect. The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day. Plus, there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are : We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Oct 21, 2026
Full time
Role overview You'll deliver accurate, timely and controlled accounting across the month-end close for your assigned entities and balance sheet areas. You'll be the main contact for your process area, linking the offshore RTR delivery team with UK finance stakeholders. You'll make sure the general ledger is complete and accurate, that it's reconciled, and that it's supported by strong controls. What you'll do: Month-end close and reporting Prepare and review month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, provisions, recharges and reclassifications, in line with the close timetable. Make sure ledger results for your assigned entities are complete, accurate and on time, and explain material movements to stakeholders. Prepare balance sheet and P&L analysis, with commentary on key variances. Balance sheet integrity Own or review balance sheet reconciliations for your areas, such as cash, intercompany, fixed assets, accruals and suspense accounts. Make sure reconciling items are investigated and cleared promptly. Manage intercompany balances and settlement, and resolve mismatches with counterparties. Support fixed asset accounting, including capitalisation, depreciation and disposals. Controls and compliance Run key financial controls in your process area, keep evidence audit-ready, and flag any control weaknesses. Support external and internal audit requests, statutory accounts preparation and tax queries for your entities. Keep desktop procedures and process documentation up to date. Stakeholder and team support Act as the first escalation point for the offshore RTR team. Review their output, answer their queries and help them build capability. Work with FP&A, business partners, Treasury, Tax, Payments and other GAO towers to resolve issues. Coach and support junior colleagues and new starters. Continuous improvement Find and deliver improvements to the close, such as standardising journals, automation, and greater use of BlackLine and SAP functionality. Support system upgrades, testing and finance transformation projects when needed. What you'll bring: Part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) or qualified by experience Experience in month-end close, journals and balance sheet reconciliations in a large or complex organisation Good understanding of double-entry accounting and financial controls Strong Excel skills and experience with an ERP system (SAP preferred) Attention to detail, and the ability to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality Clear communication with both finance and non-finance stakeholders Benefits and perks: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week. Your office base: Livingston Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it's a great place to work and connect. The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day. Plus, there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are : We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Role overview You'll own the end-to-end accounting for a group of more complex business areas. This means making sure the ledger is accurate, well controlled and properly explained, from month-end close through to year-end and supporting statutory reporting. You'll be the subject matter expert for your process area. You may review manage an Assistant Analyst and you will support the offshore RTR team. A key element will be to lead improvements that make the close faster and more robust. What you'll do: Entity and process ownership Own the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close for your entities or process area, and sign off results before they're submitted to Group. Review journals, accruals, provisions and complex judgement areas prepared by the team. Check that the accounting treatment follows SOX, IFRS and group policy. Analyse and explain P&L and balance sheet movements to Financial Controllers, FP&A and senior finance stakeholders. Balance sheet integrity and review Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, challenge aged or unexplained items, and drive them to resolution. Oversee intercompany matching, settlement and disputes for your entities. Look after your process area's technical accounting questions, such as new contracts, unusual transactions and policy changes, and escalate when needed. Statutory reporting, audit and controls Act as the main contact for external auditors on your areas. Make sure key controls in your area are designed and operating effectively. Own the remediation of any control deficiencies. Team leadership and development Act as the escalation point and reviewer for Senior Assistant Analysts as necessary and the offshore RTR team. Set clear standards for quality and documentation. Coach and develop colleagues through knowledge sharing, training and onboarding new team members. Continuous improvement and change Lead improvement initiatives across the close, such as journal automation, reconciliation standardisation, and making better use of SAP, Power Automation and AI Represent A2R on finance transformation, system and organisational change projects. Assess the accounting and controls impact of each change. Track and report KPIs for your process area, such as timeliness, accuracy and aged items. What you'll bring: Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) Strong record-to-report experience in a large, multi-entity organisation, including review responsibility Sound knowledge of IFRS and financial controls Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP experience (SAP preferred) Confident communicator who can explain accounting issues clearly and challenge stakeholders constructively Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise effectively Benefits and perks: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week. Your office base: Livingston Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it's a great place to work and connect. The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day. Plus, there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are : We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Oct 21, 2026
Full time
Role overview You'll own the end-to-end accounting for a group of more complex business areas. This means making sure the ledger is accurate, well controlled and properly explained, from month-end close through to year-end and supporting statutory reporting. You'll be the subject matter expert for your process area. You may review manage an Assistant Analyst and you will support the offshore RTR team. A key element will be to lead improvements that make the close faster and more robust. What you'll do: Entity and process ownership Own the month-end, quarter-end and year-end close for your entities or process area, and sign off results before they're submitted to Group. Review journals, accruals, provisions and complex judgement areas prepared by the team. Check that the accounting treatment follows SOX, IFRS and group policy. Analyse and explain P&L and balance sheet movements to Financial Controllers, FP&A and senior finance stakeholders. Balance sheet integrity and review Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, challenge aged or unexplained items, and drive them to resolution. Oversee intercompany matching, settlement and disputes for your entities. Look after your process area's technical accounting questions, such as new contracts, unusual transactions and policy changes, and escalate when needed. Statutory reporting, audit and controls Act as the main contact for external auditors on your areas. Make sure key controls in your area are designed and operating effectively. Own the remediation of any control deficiencies. Team leadership and development Act as the escalation point and reviewer for Senior Assistant Analysts as necessary and the offshore RTR team. Set clear standards for quality and documentation. Coach and develop colleagues through knowledge sharing, training and onboarding new team members. Continuous improvement and change Lead improvement initiatives across the close, such as journal automation, reconciliation standardisation, and making better use of SAP, Power Automation and AI Represent A2R on finance transformation, system and organisational change projects. Assess the accounting and controls impact of each change. Track and report KPIs for your process area, such as timeliness, accuracy and aged items. What you'll bring: Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) Strong record-to-report experience in a large, multi-entity organisation, including review responsibility Sound knowledge of IFRS and financial controls Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP experience (SAP preferred) Confident communicator who can explain accounting issues clearly and challenge stakeholders constructively Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise effectively Benefits and perks: There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work: We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week. Your office base: Livingston Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it's a great place to work and connect. The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day. Plus, there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are : We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Role/Team overview Our HR team is all about making Sky a great place to work that's both fair and inclusive for our people. We do OUR best to help everyone be at THEIR best. From hiring fantastic people to offering great benefits, from supporting learning and careers to making sure everyone gets paid on time - it all makes a difference. We want our people to have everything they need to design awesome products, create amazing TV, deliver the best customer service and much, much, more. We are looking for an experienced senior professional to lead critical workforce compliance, employment tax and payroll activity across major business integration and transformation programmes. The role will support key projects, working alongside Sky's existing Employment Tax and Payroll subject matter experts. The successful candidate will combine strong technical judgement with practical delivery capability. They will lead complex, data-driven reviews of contractor and contingent workforce arrangements, develop process, governance and controls, and help ensure that new businesses and workforce populations can be integrated into Sky in a compliant and sustainable way. What you'll do : M&A integration and due diligence Lead employment tax, payroll and workforce compliance workstreams supporting acquisitions, integrations, separations and other corporate change. Assess risks identified through due diligence and translate findings into clear integration, remediation and assurance plans. Develop practical and scalable approaches for bringing acquired businesses into Sky governance frameworks, controls and operating processes. Partner with Legal, Finance, People, Payroll, Procurement and external advisers to manage dependencies, decisions and risk mitigation. Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to programme leaders and senior governance forums. Worker population, data and payment analysis Establish complete and accurate populations across employee and non-employee worker categories, including self-employed workers, PSC directors, freelancers, agency workers and Statement of Work arrangements. Lead data gathering and reconciliation across Workday, Accounts Payable, payroll, procurement, contract records and other relevant systems. Build a reliable view of worker identity, engagement route, payment history, contractual basis and hiring manager ownership. Undertake payment profiling, ranking and risk segmentation to support targeted sampling and further review. Validate data completeness and accuracy, identify discrepancies and maintain a clear audit trail of sources, assumptions and decisions. Escalate promptly any previously unidentified populations or gross payments operating outside expected processes. Contractor and off-payroll compliance reviews Lead reviews of engagement and onboarding arrangements for off payroll workers, including freelancers, self-employed individuals, PSCs, agency workers and Statement of Work suppliers. Design proportionate, risk-based sampling approaches, including selection of higher-value or otherwise higher-risk engagements. Coordinate the collection and review of contracts and supporting evidence to confirm alignment with the basis on which workers are engaged and paid. Work with technical specialists to assess compliance with employment status, off-payroll working and relevant HMRC requirements. Bring practical understanding of TV, production or media workforce models, or quickly develop this sector knowledge. Employment tax and payroll governance Review and strengthen governance and controls across key employment tax and payroll risks, including PAYE and NIC, PSA and P11D reporting, travel and expenses, share schemes and payroll controls. Identify process gaps and design sustainable policies, control frameworks, roles and responsibilities, approval routes and monitoring arrangements. Ensure integration plans consider data, systems, process, ownership, documentation and ongoing assurance requirements. Support internal audit, external audit and HMRC enquiries where required. Essential Criteria : Significant experience in workforce compliance, employment tax, payroll compliance, internal audit, risk and controls, workforce advisory or a closely related field. Experience gained in a large in-house function, professional services firm or specialist consultancy. Strong understanding of contingent workforce and worker engagement models, with sufficient employment tax and payroll knowledge to identify risks and work effectively with technical specialists. Proven experience leading complex, data-driven compliance, governance or transformation reviews. Strong data analysis and reconciliation capability, with confidence working across fragmented HR, finance, payroll, procurement and contract data. Ability to design and execute risk-based sampling, evidence gathering, controls testing and remediation activity. Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Ability to operate independently, structure ambiguous problems and deliver at pace with a high degree of technical credibility and practical judgement. Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex issues simply and make actions and decisions explicit. Desirable skills and experience: Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, separations or business integrations. Workday experience and familiarity with Accounts Payable, procurement, payroll or contingent workforce systems. Experience of UK off-payroll working, employment status, PAYE and NIC, PSA/P11D, travel and expenses or share scheme compliance. Experience in media, broadcasting, production, entertainment or another sector with significant freelance and project-based populations. Experience supporting HMRC reviews or other regulatory enquiries. A relevant professional qualification in tax, accountancy, payroll, audit, risk, project management or a related discipline. Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Osterley/Livingston Watermark Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re- energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Livingston Watermark Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it's a great place to work and connect. The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day. Plus, there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and Bicycles. Additional information This is an initial 12 month fixed-term role. The balance of activity will evolve across Project Iron and Project Keystone, so the successful candidate must be comfortable moving between detailed review work, technical and operational problem solving, stakeholder leadership and programme delivery. Diversity and inclusion It's our people that make Sky Europe's leading entertainment company. That's why we work hard to be an inclusive employer, so everyone can be their best. We welcome different perspectives and experiences and aim to make our recruitment process accessible. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer . click apply for full job details
Oct 14, 2026
Full time
Role/Team overview Our HR team is all about making Sky a great place to work that's both fair and inclusive for our people. We do OUR best to help everyone be at THEIR best. From hiring fantastic people to offering great benefits, from supporting learning and careers to making sure everyone gets paid on time - it all makes a difference. We want our people to have everything they need to design awesome products, create amazing TV, deliver the best customer service and much, much, more. We are looking for an experienced senior professional to lead critical workforce compliance, employment tax and payroll activity across major business integration and transformation programmes. The role will support key projects, working alongside Sky's existing Employment Tax and Payroll subject matter experts. The successful candidate will combine strong technical judgement with practical delivery capability. They will lead complex, data-driven reviews of contractor and contingent workforce arrangements, develop process, governance and controls, and help ensure that new businesses and workforce populations can be integrated into Sky in a compliant and sustainable way. What you'll do : M&A integration and due diligence Lead employment tax, payroll and workforce compliance workstreams supporting acquisitions, integrations, separations and other corporate change. Assess risks identified through due diligence and translate findings into clear integration, remediation and assurance plans. Develop practical and scalable approaches for bringing acquired businesses into Sky governance frameworks, controls and operating processes. Partner with Legal, Finance, People, Payroll, Procurement and external advisers to manage dependencies, decisions and risk mitigation. Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to programme leaders and senior governance forums. Worker population, data and payment analysis Establish complete and accurate populations across employee and non-employee worker categories, including self-employed workers, PSC directors, freelancers, agency workers and Statement of Work arrangements. Lead data gathering and reconciliation across Workday, Accounts Payable, payroll, procurement, contract records and other relevant systems. Build a reliable view of worker identity, engagement route, payment history, contractual basis and hiring manager ownership. Undertake payment profiling, ranking and risk segmentation to support targeted sampling and further review. Validate data completeness and accuracy, identify discrepancies and maintain a clear audit trail of sources, assumptions and decisions. Escalate promptly any previously unidentified populations or gross payments operating outside expected processes. Contractor and off-payroll compliance reviews Lead reviews of engagement and onboarding arrangements for off payroll workers, including freelancers, self-employed individuals, PSCs, agency workers and Statement of Work suppliers. Design proportionate, risk-based sampling approaches, including selection of higher-value or otherwise higher-risk engagements. Coordinate the collection and review of contracts and supporting evidence to confirm alignment with the basis on which workers are engaged and paid. Work with technical specialists to assess compliance with employment status, off-payroll working and relevant HMRC requirements. Bring practical understanding of TV, production or media workforce models, or quickly develop this sector knowledge. Employment tax and payroll governance Review and strengthen governance and controls across key employment tax and payroll risks, including PAYE and NIC, PSA and P11D reporting, travel and expenses, share schemes and payroll controls. Identify process gaps and design sustainable policies, control frameworks, roles and responsibilities, approval routes and monitoring arrangements. Ensure integration plans consider data, systems, process, ownership, documentation and ongoing assurance requirements. Support internal audit, external audit and HMRC enquiries where required. Essential Criteria : Significant experience in workforce compliance, employment tax, payroll compliance, internal audit, risk and controls, workforce advisory or a closely related field. Experience gained in a large in-house function, professional services firm or specialist consultancy. Strong understanding of contingent workforce and worker engagement models, with sufficient employment tax and payroll knowledge to identify risks and work effectively with technical specialists. Proven experience leading complex, data-driven compliance, governance or transformation reviews. Strong data analysis and reconciliation capability, with confidence working across fragmented HR, finance, payroll, procurement and contract data. Ability to design and execute risk-based sampling, evidence gathering, controls testing and remediation activity. Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills. Ability to operate independently, structure ambiguous problems and deliver at pace with a high degree of technical credibility and practical judgement. Clear written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex issues simply and make actions and decisions explicit. Desirable skills and experience: Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, carve-outs, separations or business integrations. Workday experience and familiarity with Accounts Payable, procurement, payroll or contingent workforce systems. Experience of UK off-payroll working, employment status, PAYE and NIC, PSA/P11D, travel and expenses or share scheme compliance. Experience in media, broadcasting, production, entertainment or another sector with significant freelance and project-based populations. Experience supporting HMRC reviews or other regulatory enquiries. A relevant professional qualification in tax, accountancy, payroll, audit, risk, project management or a related discipline. Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Osterley/Livingston Watermark Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re- energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Livingston Watermark Sky Watermark is our central site for Livingston, sitting between Glasgow and Edinburgh. With vibrant office spaces, chill-out areas, and an onsite canteen, it's a great place to work and connect. The nearest train station is Livingston North. A Sky shuttle bus runs between the station and campus every 20 minutes throughout the day. Plus, there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and Bicycles. Additional information This is an initial 12 month fixed-term role. The balance of activity will evolve across Project Iron and Project Keystone, so the successful candidate must be comfortable moving between detailed review work, technical and operational problem solving, stakeholder leadership and programme delivery. Diversity and inclusion It's our people that make Sky Europe's leading entertainment company. That's why we work hard to be an inclusive employer, so everyone can be their best. We welcome different perspectives and experiences and aim to make our recruitment process accessible. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the process. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer . click apply for full job details
Role/Team overview The Credit Risk team protects customers from taking on unsustainable debt while supporting Sky's commercial ambitions across the UK and Ireland. We work across product, commercial, finance, trading and operational teams to understand portfolio performance and improve outcomes for customers and the business. This is an exciting time to join us. You will have the opportunity to shape how the team communicates performance, supports decisions and works together. We are moving towards clearer, insight-led storytelling and simpler reporting, giving you scope to bring ideas, build effective approaches and make a visible difference. What you'll do Deliver monthly performance reporting: Report on the monthly Credit Risk performance cycle, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely, well controlled and focused on the decisions stakeholders need to make. Create the narrative: Move beyond describing the numbers. Connect trends, drivers and customer outcomes to explain what is happening, why it matters and what should happen next. Deliver actionable insight: Identify emerging risks and opportunities, commission or complete deeper analysis, and translate findings into clear recommendations. Shape senior conversations : Produce and present concise, engaging performance updates for governance forums and senior stakeholders, simplifying complex credit risk topics without losing the detail that matters. Improve reporting: Challenge duplication and manual effort, strengthen reporting standards and controls, and develop clearer self-service views where appropriate. Collaborate across teams : Build strong relationships across Credit Risk, Commercial, Trading, Finance, Product, Operations and Technology, bringing different perspectives together to land decisions. Support change: Help shape new reporting and governance approaches as the team develops, adapting quickly and bringing others with you. Develop capability: Share good practice in analysis, data visualisation and storytelling. Essential Criteria - Relevant experience: Performance reporting experience, management information or portfolio insight in a bank, lender, credit provider or similarly data-led regulated environment. Strong performance storytelling: A track record of turning complex information into a clear, balanced narrative with implications, recommendations and next steps, rather than simply reporting figures. Credit or lending knowledge: A good understanding of consumer credit performance, portfolio monitoring and the relationship between customer outcomes, commercial growth and bad debt. Tableau capability: Practical experience using Tableau to explore data, develop or improve dashboards and create effective visualisations for different audiences. Analytical judgement: The curiosity to investigate root causes, test assumptions and distinguish genuine movement from noise. Influence and collaboration: The ability to build trusted relationships, listen to different perspectives, challenge constructively and help teams reach clear decisions. You can adapt your communication for senior audiences and bring people together around a shared outcome. Delivery focus: The organisation and resilience to manage a recurring reporting cycle alongside deeper analysis and change activity. Clear communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to make technical or analytical topics easy to understand Technical skills Tableau: strong working knowledge is essential. Excel and PowerPoint : strong capability for analysis, quality assurance and senior-level communication. Experience working with large datasets, reporting controls and data-quality checks. Desirable skills and experience: SQL: desirable, with the ability to query, validate and explore data independently. Knowledge of Python or other analytical tools would be useful but is not essential. How you'll work - At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Benefits and perks Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution. Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Your office base Osterley/Dublin: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Burlington Plaza is the home of Sky Ireland, a central, well-connected base for our Dublin teams. We're just a 20-minute walk to Dublin's city centre with connections via Dublin Bus, Luas and DART. Our nearest train station is Grand Canal Dock Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Oct 09, 2026
Full time
Role/Team overview The Credit Risk team protects customers from taking on unsustainable debt while supporting Sky's commercial ambitions across the UK and Ireland. We work across product, commercial, finance, trading and operational teams to understand portfolio performance and improve outcomes for customers and the business. This is an exciting time to join us. You will have the opportunity to shape how the team communicates performance, supports decisions and works together. We are moving towards clearer, insight-led storytelling and simpler reporting, giving you scope to bring ideas, build effective approaches and make a visible difference. What you'll do Deliver monthly performance reporting: Report on the monthly Credit Risk performance cycle, ensuring reporting is accurate, timely, well controlled and focused on the decisions stakeholders need to make. Create the narrative: Move beyond describing the numbers. Connect trends, drivers and customer outcomes to explain what is happening, why it matters and what should happen next. Deliver actionable insight: Identify emerging risks and opportunities, commission or complete deeper analysis, and translate findings into clear recommendations. Shape senior conversations : Produce and present concise, engaging performance updates for governance forums and senior stakeholders, simplifying complex credit risk topics without losing the detail that matters. Improve reporting: Challenge duplication and manual effort, strengthen reporting standards and controls, and develop clearer self-service views where appropriate. Collaborate across teams : Build strong relationships across Credit Risk, Commercial, Trading, Finance, Product, Operations and Technology, bringing different perspectives together to land decisions. Support change: Help shape new reporting and governance approaches as the team develops, adapting quickly and bringing others with you. Develop capability: Share good practice in analysis, data visualisation and storytelling. Essential Criteria - Relevant experience: Performance reporting experience, management information or portfolio insight in a bank, lender, credit provider or similarly data-led regulated environment. Strong performance storytelling: A track record of turning complex information into a clear, balanced narrative with implications, recommendations and next steps, rather than simply reporting figures. Credit or lending knowledge: A good understanding of consumer credit performance, portfolio monitoring and the relationship between customer outcomes, commercial growth and bad debt. Tableau capability: Practical experience using Tableau to explore data, develop or improve dashboards and create effective visualisations for different audiences. Analytical judgement: The curiosity to investigate root causes, test assumptions and distinguish genuine movement from noise. Influence and collaboration: The ability to build trusted relationships, listen to different perspectives, challenge constructively and help teams reach clear decisions. You can adapt your communication for senior audiences and bring people together around a shared outcome. Delivery focus: The organisation and resilience to manage a recurring reporting cycle alongside deeper analysis and change activity. Clear communication: Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to make technical or analytical topics easy to understand Technical skills Tableau: strong working knowledge is essential. Excel and PowerPoint : strong capability for analysis, quality assurance and senior-level communication. Experience working with large datasets, reporting controls and data-quality checks. Desirable skills and experience: SQL: desirable, with the ability to query, validate and explore data independently. Knowledge of Python or other analytical tools would be useful but is not essential. How you'll work - At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Benefits and perks Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution. Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences Your office base Osterley/Dublin: Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There's also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Burlington Plaza is the home of Sky Ireland, a central, well-connected base for our Dublin teams. We're just a 20-minute walk to Dublin's city centre with connections via Dublin Bus, Luas and DART. Our nearest train station is Grand Canal Dock Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
We are growing! This is a great opportunity for an employment lawyer as a Senior Legal Counsel within Sky's in house HR Legal team. We seek a motivated, collaborative and commercially minded lawyer who is able to support across the full breadth of employment law issues, primarily in UK & Ireland but with scope across Sky's footprint in other jurisdictions. The role will offer a wide variety of cutting-edge work and provide first-class opportunities for development and growth, both within the team and more broadly across the department and the Sky Group. Our team is part of the Sky Legal team with around 200 UK based lawyers. Sky is fast paced and challenging, but it's also a people first business with friendly, amazing colleagues and real opportunities to grow your career. You will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of work for multiple clients and stakeholders across the Sky Group. The variety of work is unique in the UK - ranging across the entire TMT sector from market leading Sports and News issues, to Sky Studios productions, to our key volume areas including our engineers, retail and contact centre populations. This is an exciting time to join the HR Legal team. Our business is increasingly focused on large and strategic projects, and HR Legal are a growing team with a key seat at the table in guiding and delivering this change. Sky has recently made significant announcements around its future, and you will play a major part in shaping that. The role will report into Stephen Hall, Head Counsel of the HR Legal team based in our West London offices. What you'll do Provide clear, commercial and practical advice to HR, business leaders and internal lawyers regarding the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues - primarily in UK&I but with an international scope. Support HR and the business to deliver Sky's ambitious transformation and M&A programme, working on and driving key strategic projects and other commercial priorities. Exposure to senior leadership providing timely, concise and effective advice on key HR projects and risks - with accountability for providing creative and risk-based solutions, and driving positive outcomes. Opportunity to work both independently and as a team - building effective relationships with HR and legal colleagues and the wider Sky businesses (including Sky Group and NBC Universal). Coach and develop other team members within the HR Legal team and broader Sky Legal team - including supervising our Paralegals who conduct our employment tribunal litigation in house. Retain, instruct and manage the work of outside counsel in a manner which promotes efficiency and cost-effectiveness What you'll bring Essential criteria: Extensive experience in UK employment law issues within a highly regarded law firm or equivalent in-house Experience of managing i) large scale restructuring and M&A projects, ii) reputational management issues, and ii) trade union issues Ability to effectively supervise on tribunal claims Commerciality - Ability to cut through complexity and provide creative, practical and risk based solutions Exceptional communication skills - Ability to clearly and effectively communicate advice to and manage a complex network of senior stakeholders Independent and pro-active - Ability to give legal advice quickly and independently, escalating at the appropriate time and driving matters forward Great team player - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and establish trust and business partnering at all levels Growth - Optimistic, open minded and willing to support others in their development. Desirable skills and experience: In house experience Exposure to Telecommunications, Media, Technology, and/or Entertainment industries Experience of working with external and overseas counsel Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
We are growing! This is a great opportunity for an employment lawyer as a Senior Legal Counsel within Sky's in house HR Legal team. We seek a motivated, collaborative and commercially minded lawyer who is able to support across the full breadth of employment law issues, primarily in UK & Ireland but with scope across Sky's footprint in other jurisdictions. The role will offer a wide variety of cutting-edge work and provide first-class opportunities for development and growth, both within the team and more broadly across the department and the Sky Group. Our team is part of the Sky Legal team with around 200 UK based lawyers. Sky is fast paced and challenging, but it's also a people first business with friendly, amazing colleagues and real opportunities to grow your career. You will have the opportunity to experience a wide range of work for multiple clients and stakeholders across the Sky Group. The variety of work is unique in the UK - ranging across the entire TMT sector from market leading Sports and News issues, to Sky Studios productions, to our key volume areas including our engineers, retail and contact centre populations. This is an exciting time to join the HR Legal team. Our business is increasingly focused on large and strategic projects, and HR Legal are a growing team with a key seat at the table in guiding and delivering this change. Sky has recently made significant announcements around its future, and you will play a major part in shaping that. The role will report into Stephen Hall, Head Counsel of the HR Legal team based in our West London offices. What you'll do Provide clear, commercial and practical advice to HR, business leaders and internal lawyers regarding the full range of contentious and non-contentious employment law issues - primarily in UK&I but with an international scope. Support HR and the business to deliver Sky's ambitious transformation and M&A programme, working on and driving key strategic projects and other commercial priorities. Exposure to senior leadership providing timely, concise and effective advice on key HR projects and risks - with accountability for providing creative and risk-based solutions, and driving positive outcomes. Opportunity to work both independently and as a team - building effective relationships with HR and legal colleagues and the wider Sky businesses (including Sky Group and NBC Universal). Coach and develop other team members within the HR Legal team and broader Sky Legal team - including supervising our Paralegals who conduct our employment tribunal litigation in house. Retain, instruct and manage the work of outside counsel in a manner which promotes efficiency and cost-effectiveness What you'll bring Essential criteria: Extensive experience in UK employment law issues within a highly regarded law firm or equivalent in-house Experience of managing i) large scale restructuring and M&A projects, ii) reputational management issues, and ii) trade union issues Ability to effectively supervise on tribunal claims Commerciality - Ability to cut through complexity and provide creative, practical and risk based solutions Exceptional communication skills - Ability to clearly and effectively communicate advice to and manage a complex network of senior stakeholders Independent and pro-active - Ability to give legal advice quickly and independently, escalating at the appropriate time and driving matters forward Great team player - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and establish trust and business partnering at all levels Growth - Optimistic, open minded and willing to support others in their development. Desirable skills and experience: In house experience Exposure to Telecommunications, Media, Technology, and/or Entertainment industries Experience of working with external and overseas counsel Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
As a Business Development Executive, you will drive profitable growth across TV and Communications within a defined territory. You will win new customers, grow multi-product penetration, and build long-term value by delivering insight-led, structured sales conversations that clearly demonstrate return on investment. Sky Business Sky Business is the business-to-business division of Sky. No matter their size or sector, we keep businesses connected and customers entertained with our next generation network and unrivalled sports and entertainment. With an exciting, fast-paced environment, we're looking for exceptional people, who are restless to innovate and build the future, helping Sky Business and our customers to grow. And with the support of a truly trusting and collaborative team, you'll grow alongside our business. What you'll do Consistently achieve or exceed TV and Communications sales targets (quarterly and annual). Deliver strong new business acquisition while protecting and growing existing customers. Identify and convert multi-product opportunities across TV, Stream and Connectivity (DIA, BB, SIMO, CV). Manage a defined territory with full accountability for performance and results through E2E selling. Conduct high-quality, value-based customer conversations aligned to Sky sales structure (PITCH). Maintain accurate and timely updates in Salesforce to manage pipeline and forecasting. Understand installation, supply chain and commercial considerations to manage customer journey. Role-model Sky Values by acting with integrity, inclusivity and accountability What you'll bring: Proven face-to-face sales experience in a fast-paced environment portfolio selling Communication sales experience within DIA, BB or Mobile is desirable Strong commercial awareness with confidence selling on value. Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively. Comfortable using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred). Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work The role will be field based (Derby/Leicester), and you will be supplied with a company vehicle (electric). Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
As a Business Development Executive, you will drive profitable growth across TV and Communications within a defined territory. You will win new customers, grow multi-product penetration, and build long-term value by delivering insight-led, structured sales conversations that clearly demonstrate return on investment. Sky Business Sky Business is the business-to-business division of Sky. No matter their size or sector, we keep businesses connected and customers entertained with our next generation network and unrivalled sports and entertainment. With an exciting, fast-paced environment, we're looking for exceptional people, who are restless to innovate and build the future, helping Sky Business and our customers to grow. And with the support of a truly trusting and collaborative team, you'll grow alongside our business. What you'll do Consistently achieve or exceed TV and Communications sales targets (quarterly and annual). Deliver strong new business acquisition while protecting and growing existing customers. Identify and convert multi-product opportunities across TV, Stream and Connectivity (DIA, BB, SIMO, CV). Manage a defined territory with full accountability for performance and results through E2E selling. Conduct high-quality, value-based customer conversations aligned to Sky sales structure (PITCH). Maintain accurate and timely updates in Salesforce to manage pipeline and forecasting. Understand installation, supply chain and commercial considerations to manage customer journey. Role-model Sky Values by acting with integrity, inclusivity and accountability What you'll bring: Proven face-to-face sales experience in a fast-paced environment portfolio selling Communication sales experience within DIA, BB or Mobile is desirable Strong commercial awareness with confidence selling on value. Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively. Comfortable using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred). Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work The role will be field based (Derby/Leicester), and you will be supplied with a company vehicle (electric). Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Senior Legal Counsel - Data Protection & Privacy This is a senior legal role within Sky's Group Data Privacy function, supporting the delivery of Sky's data protection strategy and governance framework. Reporting to the Head Counsel - Data Protection & Privacy, you will play a key role in advising on complex UK and EU data protection matters, translating legal requirements into practical, operational guidance and supporting the implementation of scalable governance across the business. You will work across a broad range of data, digital and AI-related issues, partnering closely with Legal, Data Protection Operations, Cyber, Technology, Sky Data and Commercial teams to ensure that Sky's data use is compliant, responsible and enables innovation and growth. The role also supports cross-market alignment across the UK, Ireland and Italy, helping to embed consistent legal standards while recognising local regulatory requirements. What You'll Do Legal Advice & Support Provide high-quality, pragmatic legal advice on UK GDPR, EU GDPR, ePrivacy, AI-related privacy issues and related data protection laws in connection with Sky's use of customer, workforce and contributor data. Lead or support the Head Counsel on complex, high-risk and strategic matters, including product launches, commercial initiatives and regulatory issues. Advise on complex AI, data, cyber and emerging digital regulatory issues, translating legal requirements into practical business guidance. Provide practical, risk-based advice to business stakeholders on BAU data protection issues. Support the development of clear, defensible legal positions and documentation. Legal Governance & Framework Implementation Support the implementation of the Group's data protection legal framework across business areas. Advise on DPIAs, LIAs, data sharing, international transfers, retention and high-risk processing activities. Help ensure consistency and quality in legal advice and decision-making across teams. Identify recurring risk themes and support remediation and process improvement. Partnership with Data Protection Operations Work closely with the DPO and DP Operations teams and related business operational teams to align legal requirements with operational processes. Support the embedding of scalable policies, controls and governance mechanisms. Advise on data incident and breach response where required. Help define and apply legal guardrails and escalation thresholds in practice. Contribute to a "one privacy function" approach across legal and operational teams. Consent, Marketing & Digital Advise on consent frameworks, customer preferences and marketing practices. Support legal oversight of digital products, advertising technology and data-driven use cases. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory expectations on transparency, fairness and customer rights. Cross-Market Collaboration Work with local market legal and DP teams in Ireland and Italy to support consistent application of standards. Provide input on cross-border data protection issues and regulatory developments. Help promote best practice and knowledge sharing across markets. Regulatory & Risk Support Support engagement with regulators (e.g. ICO, DPC) including responses to queries and investigations. Assist with regulatory submissions and documentation. Ensure robust record-keeping and defensible decision-making. Team Contribution & Development Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing and inclusive team culture aligned with Sky's Values. Provide coaching and support to junior team members where appropriate. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Legal and the wider business. Support delivery of the Data Privacy team's objectives and broader Legal priorities. What You'll Bring Essential: UK or equivalent qualified lawyer with significant post-qualification experience advising on complex UK and EU data protection matters in-house and/or in private practice. Demonstrable experience influencing senior stakeholders and shaping strategic decisions on high-profile, business-critical privacy, data and AI initiatives. Deep expertise in UK GDPR, EU GDPR, ePrivacy and related regulatory frameworks, with the ability to apply legal principles creatively and pragmatically to complex business, technology and AI use cases. Experience advising on privacy issues relating to content services, advertising technology (AdTech), audience measurement, marketing technologies, digital products and data-driven customer experiences. Experience providing practical, risk-based legal advice to business stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear guidance. Ability to work collaboratively across functions in a fast-paced environment. Commercial awareness and interest in data-driven business models. A positive, collaborative approach and enjoyment of working with stakeholders across the business. Desirable: Experience in media, telecommunications, technology or digital sectors. Experience advising within a media, telecommunications or technology organisation operating across a broad range of services and products. Experience working in a large, matrixed organisation. Familiarity with cross-border data protection issues. Experience advising on AI, machine learning, advanced analytics or other complex data-driven use cases. Familiarity with emerging cyber and digital regulation. Experience advising on data protection issues in the content space (e.g. news, production, sports) Experience supporting governance frameworks or transformation programmes. Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds: time working at home, as well as time in the office. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media . Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Legal Counsel - Data Protection & Privacy This is a senior legal role within Sky's Group Data Privacy function, supporting the delivery of Sky's data protection strategy and governance framework. Reporting to the Head Counsel - Data Protection & Privacy, you will play a key role in advising on complex UK and EU data protection matters, translating legal requirements into practical, operational guidance and supporting the implementation of scalable governance across the business. You will work across a broad range of data, digital and AI-related issues, partnering closely with Legal, Data Protection Operations, Cyber, Technology, Sky Data and Commercial teams to ensure that Sky's data use is compliant, responsible and enables innovation and growth. The role also supports cross-market alignment across the UK, Ireland and Italy, helping to embed consistent legal standards while recognising local regulatory requirements. What You'll Do Legal Advice & Support Provide high-quality, pragmatic legal advice on UK GDPR, EU GDPR, ePrivacy, AI-related privacy issues and related data protection laws in connection with Sky's use of customer, workforce and contributor data. Lead or support the Head Counsel on complex, high-risk and strategic matters, including product launches, commercial initiatives and regulatory issues. Advise on complex AI, data, cyber and emerging digital regulatory issues, translating legal requirements into practical business guidance. Provide practical, risk-based advice to business stakeholders on BAU data protection issues. Support the development of clear, defensible legal positions and documentation. Legal Governance & Framework Implementation Support the implementation of the Group's data protection legal framework across business areas. Advise on DPIAs, LIAs, data sharing, international transfers, retention and high-risk processing activities. Help ensure consistency and quality in legal advice and decision-making across teams. Identify recurring risk themes and support remediation and process improvement. Partnership with Data Protection Operations Work closely with the DPO and DP Operations teams and related business operational teams to align legal requirements with operational processes. Support the embedding of scalable policies, controls and governance mechanisms. Advise on data incident and breach response where required. Help define and apply legal guardrails and escalation thresholds in practice. Contribute to a "one privacy function" approach across legal and operational teams. Consent, Marketing & Digital Advise on consent frameworks, customer preferences and marketing practices. Support legal oversight of digital products, advertising technology and data-driven use cases. Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory expectations on transparency, fairness and customer rights. Cross-Market Collaboration Work with local market legal and DP teams in Ireland and Italy to support consistent application of standards. Provide input on cross-border data protection issues and regulatory developments. Help promote best practice and knowledge sharing across markets. Regulatory & Risk Support Support engagement with regulators (e.g. ICO, DPC) including responses to queries and investigations. Assist with regulatory submissions and documentation. Ensure robust record-keeping and defensible decision-making. Team Contribution & Development Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing and inclusive team culture aligned with Sky's Values. Provide coaching and support to junior team members where appropriate. Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Legal and the wider business. Support delivery of the Data Privacy team's objectives and broader Legal priorities. What You'll Bring Essential: UK or equivalent qualified lawyer with significant post-qualification experience advising on complex UK and EU data protection matters in-house and/or in private practice. Demonstrable experience influencing senior stakeholders and shaping strategic decisions on high-profile, business-critical privacy, data and AI initiatives. Deep expertise in UK GDPR, EU GDPR, ePrivacy and related regulatory frameworks, with the ability to apply legal principles creatively and pragmatically to complex business, technology and AI use cases. Experience advising on privacy issues relating to content services, advertising technology (AdTech), audience measurement, marketing technologies, digital products and data-driven customer experiences. Experience providing practical, risk-based legal advice to business stakeholders. Strong analytical skills and ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear guidance. Ability to work collaboratively across functions in a fast-paced environment. Commercial awareness and interest in data-driven business models. A positive, collaborative approach and enjoyment of working with stakeholders across the business. Desirable: Experience in media, telecommunications, technology or digital sectors. Experience advising within a media, telecommunications or technology organisation operating across a broad range of services and products. Experience working in a large, matrixed organisation. Familiarity with cross-border data protection issues. Experience advising on AI, machine learning, advanced analytics or other complex data-driven use cases. Familiarity with emerging cyber and digital regulation. Experience advising on data protection issues in the content space (e.g. news, production, sports) Experience supporting governance frameworks or transformation programmes. Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here's a taster: Free Sky TV, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds: time working at home, as well as time in the office. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. Your office base Osterley Our Sky Group HQ. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and workspaces, there's plenty of space to see your big ideas come to life. Here you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants and cafes. You can re-energise at our gym, catch the latest films at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.Our Osterley Campus is just a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station, or you can get one of our free shuttle buses from Osterley, Gunnersbury and Ealing Broadway stations. Plus, there's free onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society. We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media . Please note: We reserve the right to close this advertisement at any time once we have received a sufficient number of applications
The role will be field-based and you will be supplied with a company vehicle (electric). Role /Team overview Sky Business Sky Business is the business-to-business division of Sky. We provide a wide variety of commercial premises across the UK and ROI with unrivalled entertainment, unmissable live sport and breaking news - connecting and entertaining millions of people every day. We also provide communication services to its customers including Business Broadband, Dedicated Internet Access, Cloud Voice and Sky Business Mobile. Our heartland is the licensed trade - pubs, bars and hotels - but we also provide entertainment and connectivity services to oil rigs, sports stadiums, offices, care homes and hospitals, just to name a few. The Business Development Executive role is an opportunity to join a fun, fast-paced and dynamic team that sell our portfolio of products across the UK and Ireland. We're looking for people who are motivated to succeed, consultative in their approach, have a passion for working in a field sales environment and can do all that with a smile on their face! If that's you - we'd love to hear from you" Chris Bowden, Regional Sales Manager What you'll do: As a Business Development Executive, you will drive profitable growth across TV and Communications within a defined territory. You will win new customers, grow multi-product penetration, and build long-term value by delivering insight-led, structured sales conversations that clearly demonstrate return on investment. Consistently achieve or exceed TV and Communications sales targets (quarterly and annual). Deliver strong new business acquisition while protecting and growing existing customers. Identify and convert multi-product opportunities across TV, Stream and Connectivity (DIA, BB, SIMO, CV). Manage a defined territory with full accountability for performance and results through E2E selling. Conduct high-quality, value-based customer conversations aligned to Sky sales structure (PITCH). Maintain accurate and timely updates in Salesforce to manage pipeline and forecasting. Understand installation, supply chain and commercial considerations to manage customer journey. Role-model Sky Values by acting with integrity, inclusivity and accountability What you'll bring: Proven face-to-face sales experience in a fast-paced environment portfolio selling Communication sales experience within DIA, BB or Mobile is desirable Strong commercial awareness with confidence selling on value. Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively. Comfortable using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred). Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to l ife a t S ky: the perks . Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky M obile, Sky B roadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work The role will be field-based and you will be supplied with a company vehicle (electric). Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society . We ' re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
The role will be field-based and you will be supplied with a company vehicle (electric). Role /Team overview Sky Business Sky Business is the business-to-business division of Sky. We provide a wide variety of commercial premises across the UK and ROI with unrivalled entertainment, unmissable live sport and breaking news - connecting and entertaining millions of people every day. We also provide communication services to its customers including Business Broadband, Dedicated Internet Access, Cloud Voice and Sky Business Mobile. Our heartland is the licensed trade - pubs, bars and hotels - but we also provide entertainment and connectivity services to oil rigs, sports stadiums, offices, care homes and hospitals, just to name a few. The Business Development Executive role is an opportunity to join a fun, fast-paced and dynamic team that sell our portfolio of products across the UK and Ireland. We're looking for people who are motivated to succeed, consultative in their approach, have a passion for working in a field sales environment and can do all that with a smile on their face! If that's you - we'd love to hear from you" Chris Bowden, Regional Sales Manager What you'll do: As a Business Development Executive, you will drive profitable growth across TV and Communications within a defined territory. You will win new customers, grow multi-product penetration, and build long-term value by delivering insight-led, structured sales conversations that clearly demonstrate return on investment. Consistently achieve or exceed TV and Communications sales targets (quarterly and annual). Deliver strong new business acquisition while protecting and growing existing customers. Identify and convert multi-product opportunities across TV, Stream and Connectivity (DIA, BB, SIMO, CV). Manage a defined territory with full accountability for performance and results through E2E selling. Conduct high-quality, value-based customer conversations aligned to Sky sales structure (PITCH). Maintain accurate and timely updates in Salesforce to manage pipeline and forecasting. Understand installation, supply chain and commercial considerations to manage customer journey. Role-model Sky Values by acting with integrity, inclusivity and accountability What you'll bring: Proven face-to-face sales experience in a fast-paced environment portfolio selling Communication sales experience within DIA, BB or Mobile is desirable Strong commercial awareness with confidence selling on value. Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively. Comfortable using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred). Benefits and perks There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to l ife a t S ky: the perks . Here's a taster: Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution Private healthcare with mental health support Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance Discounts on Sky products, including Sky M obile, Sky B roadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect Sharesave and Tech schemes A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences How you'll work The role will be field-based and you will be supplied with a company vehicle (electric). Who we are We're Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you'll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society . We ' re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate . Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer. To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position. To find out more about working with us, search on social media.