Very Group

Internal use only - Grade D About us. We are The Very Group and we're here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That's why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We're just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing. About the role The Data Management & Quality Lead is a key leadership role to support our group wide data strategy. As such, you will be responsible for transforming and improving data management practices across TVG, including both operational business domains and TVG Data & Analytics landscape; Ensuring that data governance and data quality standards are upheld and reported against. You and your team will own and run the lifecycle of data, including regular data retention treatments, and disposal, in accordance with organisational policies around PII data treatments. You will be accountable for the data catalogue and master data model across TVG, defining the key roles to ensure metadata is regularly updated. You will also ensure data stewardship is defined and applied to ensure data is curated and profiled for search and discovery. You will define and measure data quality across TVG, providing regular KPIs on the health of data across the systems and tribes, highlighting where data is costing the business or affecting customer behaviour. You will work with data owners/stewards in operational business domains to inform them of their accountabilities and responsibilities for the management and treatment of data, reporting data governance policies and standards alignment, recommending any remedial action, and tracking and reporting progress to data owners and the central data governance function. You will represent the team at Tech CARM, Commercial Triage, and Data Risk Committees, providing regular updates to external regulators on data risk mitigations, initiatives, and measurement against data management best practices. You will play a critical role in setting the vision and strategy for data management across the group, by providing a roadmap for key capabilities such as the data catalogue and data quality linked to the component catalogue. Scope of Role Leadership: Ability to motivate and inspire within a matrix team. Key stakeholder management skills. The role has line management responsibilities. Lead multi-disciplined data management teams. Nature and Area of impact: Operational responsibility for running and maintaining the group data management catalogue and meta data platform. Implementation and strategic operating model for group wide data quality framework and tooling. Champion data management and data stewardship through the organisation increasing the use of the Data Management applications and increasing data OKR's and KPI's. Key Responsibilities Passionate about driving data excellence and ensuring regulatory compliance Accountable for the Data Catalogue across the data estate, owning 3rd party relationships ensuring they are managed in accordance with the commercial agreements. Managing the lifecycle of data, including archiving, retention treatments, and disposal, in accordance with organisational policies around PII data treatments. Implementing processes to monitor and improve data accuracy, consistency, and reliability. Accountable for the Master Data Model, working with data owners/stewards across the group to ensure that any change is reflected. Defining and overseeing data stewardship roles to ensure data is curated, profiled, and managed effectively. Enforce data policies and standards for data management, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry best practices. Responsible for the central Master Data Model and catalogue including CRUD matric and business glossary. Work with data owners and stewards in business operational domains to assure compliance with data governance policy and standards Providing thought leadership to data owners and stewards in the management of data Providing reports required to track data management compliance with policy and standards and identifying areas of improvement Work with Information security to ensuring data is protected from unauthorised access and breaches through encryption, access controls, and compliance with security standards. Drive data quality initiatives, including the creation of metrics and ongoing KPI performance reporting. Ensuring data practices comply with relevant regulations, such as GDPR, PECR Coordination and support the data risk framework in alignment with group policy Essential knowledge and skills A strategic problem solver. Experience in data governance and data management practices including trusted data, data protection and data policies. Proven experience in leading data governance / data management initiatives, developing and implementing data governance frameworks. Experience with tools for data management / governance, master data management and data quality. Familiarity with data analysis and visualization tools such as Python and Power BI. Leadership skills with the ability to influence and inspire others, fostering a collaborative and motivated team environment. Ability to communicate, translate and present critical information to multi-skilled people and teams at different levels in the organisation understanding their differing needs. Data domain skills and an understanding of the technology as well as understanding how it is built. Some of our benefits Flexible, hybrid working model Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews £6500 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs 30days holiday + bank holidays Udemy learning access Bonus potential (performance and business-related) Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk Matched pension up to 6% More benefits can be found on our career site How to apply Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions. What happens next? Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful so keep an eye on your emails! We'll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we're a good match, we'll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely. You can expect a two stage interview process after meeting the TA team, First stage - A one-hourface to face or MS Teams interview. Second stage - A final stage 1 hour session with some different Stakeholders within the Team. As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments. If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here . Equal opportunities We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About us. We are The Very Group and we're here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That's why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We're just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing. About the role. Are you ready to sprinkle some sparkle on your PR career? At The Very Group, we're on a mission to make our brand shine brighter than ever. With a fresh brand strategy and an award-winning creative platform in place, we're looking for a passionate and ambitiousPress Office Executiveto join our team and help us deliver best-in-class PR across our diverse department store categories. This is your chance to play a key role in growing brand awareness, consideration, and desire through standout media relations, events, and coverage. If you're a PR pro with a knack for storytelling, a black book of media contacts, and a love for all things fashion, home, and beauty, we want to hear from you! What you'll be doing: Securing consistent, high-quality press coverage across print, broadcast, online, and social media. Spotting PR opportunities and creating buzzworthy hooks to keep Very top of mind. Owning the PR calendar, ensuring it aligns with campaign and product launches. Collaborating with our buying teams to fulfil media call-ins and supporting the wider Press Team. Managing the day-to-day press office functions, including influencer gifting and media monitoring. Building strong relationships with journalists, editors, and stylists through regular face-to-face meetings. Pitching news stories and new collections to target media. Organising and overseeing press events, from intimate gatherings to larger-scale activations. Assisting with celebrity campaign management and PR coverage. Keeping the team in the loop with weekly updates and monthly reports. About you. Proven experience in a fashion PR role. A strong network of media and influencer contacts, particularly in fashion, home, and beauty. A creative thinker with a flair for storytelling and a results-driven mindset. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. Confidence in writing media materials, pitching to journalists, and managing media monitoring tools like Cision. A team player who's open to travel, attending events, and building relationships. Knowledge of analytics and media monitoring to measure success and share insights. Some of our benefits. Flexible, hybrid working model Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews £250 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs 27 days holiday + bank holidays Udemy learning access Bonus potential (performance and business-related) Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk Matched pension up to 6% More benefits can be found on our career site How to apply Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions. What happens next? Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful so keep an eye on your emails! We'll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we're a good match, we'll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely. You can expect a one-stage interview process for this position: 1st stage - An informal 30 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have. 2nd stage - A one-hour formal task based interview. This will be held in-person at our London office. As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments. If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here . Equal opportunities We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About us. We are The Very Group and we're here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That's why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We're just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing. About the role. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and strategic thinker to take the lead in shaping the future of social media at Very. As Social Strategy Lead, you'll be responsible for setting the strategic direction for our organic social and influencer channels, ensuring that our content is not only engaging and relevant but also rooted in customer insight, cultural trends, and performance data. You'll work closely with brand, marketing, category, and VMG teams to deliver best-in-class social storytelling that builds brand equity, drives engagement, and aligns with our broader business goals. From turning insights into actionable briefs to championing social-first thinking across the business, you'll play a key role in establishing Very as a lifestyle brand. This is the perfect role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, has a sharp, insight-led perspective on content planning, and is passionate about driving innovation in the ever-evolving world of social media. What you'll be doing: Own and deliver the overarching social media strategy across brand, category, and campaign levels, ensuring alignment and consistency across all channels (paid, organic, and influencer). Lead quarterly and annual content planning in partnership with the Social Media Lead, brand, VMG, and category teams, aligning social content with commercial and marketing priorities. Define social audience segments and content needs based on research, performance data, and evolving behaviours, ensuring strategies are always customer-first. Translate consumer, competitor, and cultural insights into actionable strategic frameworks and clear, inspiring content briefs. Drive content innovation by testing emerging formats, piloting new platform features, and identifying opportunities to evolve our approach. Collaborate with influencer, PR, paid social, and analytics teams to create integrated strategies that amplify campaign reach and impact. Partner with social platforms to stay ahead of algorithmic changes, best practices, and shifting audience behaviours. Work closely with the Influencer Lead to ensure strategic alignment across influencer campaigns and complement the broader social strategy. Champion social-first thinking across the business, advocating for the customer and influencing product, brand, and category decisions with insights and trend forecasting. About you. A strong background in strategic social media roles, ideally within retail or lifestyle sectors, with a proven ability to deliver impactful results. Demonstrates a track record of creating long-term, insight-led social strategies that deliver measurable outcomes. Deep knowledge of content planning, optimisation, and multi-platform storytelling. Confident in interpreting data to drive performance and uncover opportunities for growth. A forward-thinker with a keen eye on emerging social trends and technologies. Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and embraces adaptability and continuous improvement. Skilled at managing teams and external partners, fostering collaborative and high-performing environments. Capable of aligning social media activity with trading goals and ROI expectations. Adept at crafting compelling narratives, building presentations, and engaging stakeholders at all levels. Comfortable using analytics tools (e.g., Sprinklr), influencer platforms, and reporting systems. Knowledgeable about ASA guidelines, platform regulations, and content compliance requirements. Open to frequent travel between London and Liverpool to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Some of our benefits. Flexible, hybrid working model Inclusive culture and environment, check out our Glassdoor reviews £1,000 flexible benefits allowance to suit your needs 30 days holiday + bank holidays Udemy learning access Bonus potential (performance and business-related) Up to 25% discount on Very.co.uk Matched pension up to 6% More benefits can be found on our career site How to apply Please note that the talent acquisition team are managing this vacancy directly, and if successful in securing this role, you will be required to undertake a credit, CIFAS, Right to Work checks and if a specific requirement of your role a DBS (criminal records) check. Should your application progress we require you to let the team know if there is anything you need to disclose in relation to any of these checks prior to them being undertaken, including any unspent criminal convictions. What happens next? Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful so keep an eye on your emails! We'll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we're a good match, we'll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely. You can expect a one-stage interview process for this position: 1st stage - An informal 30 minute video call with the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have. 2nd stage - A one-hour formal task based interview. This will be held in-person at our London office. As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments. If you'd like to know more about our interviews, you can find out here . Equal opportunities We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About us We are The Very Group and we're here to help families get more out of life. We know that our customers work hard for their families and have a lot to balance in their busy lives. That's why we combine amazing brands and products with flexible payment options on Very.co.uk to help them say yes to the things they love. We're just as passionate about helping our people get more out of life too; building careers with real growth, a sense of purpose, belonging and wellbeing. Role Purpose As an ML Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting machine learning projects from inception through to deployment. You will work with cross-functional teams to develop data pipelines and implement models in production. This role is ideal for those with foundational experience in machine learning, eager to grow and learn in a supportive environment. About the role Technical Contribution Assist in developing machine learning models by preparing data, conducting experiments, and contributing to model evaluation. Build and maintain data pipelines to support machine learning workflows. Collaborate with senior team members to ensure models are deployed and maintained effectively in production environments. Collaboration Work closely with mid-level and senior engineers on model development and deployment tasks. Support data engineers and analysts in building robust data pipelines for machine learning. Nature and Area of impact Machine Learning has a direct and indirect influence on the way we interact with customers, from customer campaign selection to product recommendation to credit decisioning. Successful machine learning models significantly improve business performance through increases in sales and return and/or reduction in risk. Through accurate, robust, ethical, secure, and sustainable machine learning deliveries we ensure that our business and customers are served and protected. Part of this role is to ensure the strategic roadmap of machine learning within the retail business is in line with Financial Services development. Key Responsibilities Prepare datasets and perform data pre-processing, including cleaning, transformation, and feature engineering. Implement basic machine learning models under the supervision of senior engineers. Support model deployment, testing, and maintenance in production environments. Contribute to the monitoring and troubleshooting of deployed machine learning systems. Document code, processes, and best practices to ensure knowledge sharing across the team. Required skills and experience Foundational knowledge of machine learning techniques and concepts. Basic understanding of data structures, algorithms, and statistical methods. Experience with Python and machine learning libraries (e.g., Scikit-Learn, Pandas). Familiarity with SQL and database querying. Understanding of cloud-based environments, preferably AWS, for model development and deployment. A degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, or related fields (or relevant experience). A strong willingness to learn and grow in the field of machine learning. Benefits On Target bonus (Business and Personal performance) of 4% £250 of flexible benefits allowance. 27 days holiday + bank holidays + option to purchase 5 additional days 6% matched pension Hybrid working - 3 days per week from our Speke HQ. Brand discount up to 25% Ongoing training and development. Hiring Process What happens next? Our talent acquisition team will be in touch if you're successful so keep an eye on your emails! We'll arrange a short call to learn more about you, as well as answer any questions you have. If it feels like we're a good match, we'll share your CV with the hiring manager to review. Our interview process is tailored to each role and can be in-person or held remotely. You can expect a three-stage interview process for this position: 1st Stage - An initial informal chat with a member of our TA Team. 2nd Stage - A 30-45 minute video call with a member of the hiring team to discuss your skills and relevant experience. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the role and to ask any questions you may have. 3rd Stage - A more formal interview which is split into behavioural and technical questions, this will be with a number of the team and is likely to last around 2 hours. As an inclusive employer please do let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments. Equal opportunities We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.