Reporting to: Commercial & Industrial Sales Director Location: Remote -South West England & Wales Package: Salary dependent on experience up to £55k, Quarterly bonuses, Company Car and fuel card, IT equipment, Company Pension, 25 days annual leave, Health Assured EAP, Boost Works discount platform for supermarkets, high street retailers and more. Breathing Buildings, part of the Volution Ventilation Group, is a low energy Natural Ventilation company. The business is continually developing and investing in existing and new technologies and markets. We help engineers and designers to offer a full turnkey solution to develop low energy sustainable buildings. We work with the UK's leading retailers, architects, consultants, contractors and shopping mall developers as well as providing sustainable design solutions using our e-Stack equipment in the education, leisure, commercial and healthcare sectors. Job Profile: We are seeking a high calibre Area Sales Manager to promote, develop and increase sales of the company's range of Low Energy Natural Ventilation products and consultancy services through specification by Consulting Engineers, Architects, Developers and Contractors. Products and services include our award winning and patented e-Stack equipment, roof terminals, control systems, thermal wall systems and other technologies as well consultancy, service and maintenance agreements for new and existing projects. As an Area Sales Manager, your responsibilities will include: Identifying and exploiting new business opportunities, generating new leads whilst building and maintaining relationships with customers at various levels. Ensure that the relevant information is passed onto and received from clients, quotations are produced and submitted and followed up in a timely and professional manner. Maintain customer contact with personal visits, telephone or written communications to ensure maximum customer satisfaction and relationship building. Ensure that customer requirements are correctly interpreted and identify and utilise the company's internal specialists to help meet customer needs. Maintain regular market intelligence on competitive pricing policies, product ranges and/or special promotions which is to be reported at regular sales meetings and help provide any appropriate recommendations for action. To be successful the following experience and skills will be required: Technical sales experience - high end specifications Experience of selling into the construction sector A proven track record of specification sales through contractors, consulting engineers or architects Experience of working directly with Consultants, Contractors or Architects Project management. Commercial sales - Education sector predominantly. Logical thinker and problem solver Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills CRM database. Established relevant customer base in the South West and Wales i.e. Arup, Hoare Lea, WSP, Aecom. Equal opportunities: All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc.
May 17, 2024
Full time
Reporting to: Commercial & Industrial Sales Director Location: Remote -South West England & Wales Package: Salary dependent on experience up to £55k, Quarterly bonuses, Company Car and fuel card, IT equipment, Company Pension, 25 days annual leave, Health Assured EAP, Boost Works discount platform for supermarkets, high street retailers and more. Breathing Buildings, part of the Volution Ventilation Group, is a low energy Natural Ventilation company. The business is continually developing and investing in existing and new technologies and markets. We help engineers and designers to offer a full turnkey solution to develop low energy sustainable buildings. We work with the UK's leading retailers, architects, consultants, contractors and shopping mall developers as well as providing sustainable design solutions using our e-Stack equipment in the education, leisure, commercial and healthcare sectors. Job Profile: We are seeking a high calibre Area Sales Manager to promote, develop and increase sales of the company's range of Low Energy Natural Ventilation products and consultancy services through specification by Consulting Engineers, Architects, Developers and Contractors. Products and services include our award winning and patented e-Stack equipment, roof terminals, control systems, thermal wall systems and other technologies as well consultancy, service and maintenance agreements for new and existing projects. As an Area Sales Manager, your responsibilities will include: Identifying and exploiting new business opportunities, generating new leads whilst building and maintaining relationships with customers at various levels. Ensure that the relevant information is passed onto and received from clients, quotations are produced and submitted and followed up in a timely and professional manner. Maintain customer contact with personal visits, telephone or written communications to ensure maximum customer satisfaction and relationship building. Ensure that customer requirements are correctly interpreted and identify and utilise the company's internal specialists to help meet customer needs. Maintain regular market intelligence on competitive pricing policies, product ranges and/or special promotions which is to be reported at regular sales meetings and help provide any appropriate recommendations for action. To be successful the following experience and skills will be required: Technical sales experience - high end specifications Experience of selling into the construction sector A proven track record of specification sales through contractors, consulting engineers or architects Experience of working directly with Consultants, Contractors or Architects Project management. Commercial sales - Education sector predominantly. Logical thinker and problem solver Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and influencing skills CRM database. Established relevant customer base in the South West and Wales i.e. Arup, Hoare Lea, WSP, Aecom. Equal opportunities: All current employees and potential employees are provided equal employment opportunities by Volution Group Plc.
Assistant Project Manager - Packaging Location - Trafford Park (Some travel involved) Salary - 13ph - 20ph 1 Year Contract My client is a global FMCG company that produces well-known brands in health and beauty, cleaning products, and food and beverages. They are now looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join their team on a year-long project focusing on a specific UK-based project. Your responsibilities in the role Providing support to the Europe Packaging manager on a daily basis as needed From time to time acting as Technical project leader / Packaging workstream leader for key packaging projects in the UK Developing and designing packaging to the packaging action standards for each packaging material Responsible for the creation, development and completion of packaging specifications and P&Ps (Packaging & Palletisation specs) in the company data system for all key innovations, redesigns or activities for packaging. Daily interactions with the factory teams and Europe packaging manager Reporting to the Packaging Director with a dotted line to the Europe Packaging Manager Managing key contacts and connections with key packaging suppliers Skills and experience Experienced packaging engineer/developer/ designer for 3+ years. Experienced in dealing with different packaging materials particularly paper and board, flexibles, and aseptic packaging. Basic awareness of business acumen e.g. cost of goods, gross margins, etc Minimum 3+ years in FMCG/Retail Minimum Bachelors Degree in packaging materials, engineering, design, or equivalent Further details are provided upon application. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 17, 2024
Contractor
Assistant Project Manager - Packaging Location - Trafford Park (Some travel involved) Salary - 13ph - 20ph 1 Year Contract My client is a global FMCG company that produces well-known brands in health and beauty, cleaning products, and food and beverages. They are now looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join their team on a year-long project focusing on a specific UK-based project. Your responsibilities in the role Providing support to the Europe Packaging manager on a daily basis as needed From time to time acting as Technical project leader / Packaging workstream leader for key packaging projects in the UK Developing and designing packaging to the packaging action standards for each packaging material Responsible for the creation, development and completion of packaging specifications and P&Ps (Packaging & Palletisation specs) in the company data system for all key innovations, redesigns or activities for packaging. Daily interactions with the factory teams and Europe packaging manager Reporting to the Packaging Director with a dotted line to the Europe Packaging Manager Managing key contacts and connections with key packaging suppliers Skills and experience Experienced packaging engineer/developer/ designer for 3+ years. Experienced in dealing with different packaging materials particularly paper and board, flexibles, and aseptic packaging. Basic awareness of business acumen e.g. cost of goods, gross margins, etc Minimum 3+ years in FMCG/Retail Minimum Bachelors Degree in packaging materials, engineering, design, or equivalent Further details are provided upon application. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
As a Staff Software Engineer within the Identity Engineering organisation, you will be responsible for: identifying, or introducing best practices within the organisation; setting technical, and architectural direction across the organisation; helping squads, and individuals execute on that direction; and providing subject matter expertise to help accelerate project delivery. You will do this in collaboration with your peers in the Identity Engineering architecture group, and by partnering with engineering and product leaders throughout the organisation. You will contribute to, and be part of an engaging, dynamic, and inclusive engineering organisation. You, and the engineering organisation you will be part of, will: advocate, and promote agile practices; encourage collaboration, and teamwork; provide expert guidance on object-oriented programming (OOP), functional programming (FP), and Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD); and be committed to continuous learning and improvement. Identity Engineering delivers Consumer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) capabilities across The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) including but not limited to: Disney+, ESPN, Hulu, Parks, and Cruises. Identity Engineering squads build and run high-traffic and globally replicated systems which form an integral and visible part of every user's journey on Disney sites and applications. Responsibilities Discover, define, and refine best practices for the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of stateful microservices and lambdas in a multi-region cloud environment. Promote and support Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban by leading regular ceremonies such as stand-up, retrospectives and sprint planning. Provide guidance to engineering leaders and their teams to help them improve their technical ability and build their understanding of the products and platform that we are responsible for. Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, QA, Operations, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and articulate technical solutions and architectures. Technical Skills Experience with one of the following Java Virtual Machine (JVM) languages: Java, Scala, or Kotlin. Experience with at least one of the following cloud providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Compute (GCP), or Microsoft Azure. Spark, Hive, or Presto. Desirable Skills Familiarity with the Scala programming language and popular frameworks such as: Cats, Cats Effect, ZIO, and http4s. Familiarity with both object oriented programming (OOP) and functional programming (FP) best practices. Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Terraform, and infrastructure as code (IaC) best practices. Familiarity with Python programming language when applied to Spark and machine learning. Familiarity with Databricks and Apache Airflow products. Required Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience. About Disney Streaming This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment. Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. About The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished. Equal opportunity The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
May 17, 2024
Full time
As a Staff Software Engineer within the Identity Engineering organisation, you will be responsible for: identifying, or introducing best practices within the organisation; setting technical, and architectural direction across the organisation; helping squads, and individuals execute on that direction; and providing subject matter expertise to help accelerate project delivery. You will do this in collaboration with your peers in the Identity Engineering architecture group, and by partnering with engineering and product leaders throughout the organisation. You will contribute to, and be part of an engaging, dynamic, and inclusive engineering organisation. You, and the engineering organisation you will be part of, will: advocate, and promote agile practices; encourage collaboration, and teamwork; provide expert guidance on object-oriented programming (OOP), functional programming (FP), and Continuous Integration and Deployment (CI/CD); and be committed to continuous learning and improvement. Identity Engineering delivers Consumer Identity and Access Management (CIAM) capabilities across The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) including but not limited to: Disney+, ESPN, Hulu, Parks, and Cruises. Identity Engineering squads build and run high-traffic and globally replicated systems which form an integral and visible part of every user's journey on Disney sites and applications. Responsibilities Discover, define, and refine best practices for the design, development, testing, deployment, and support of stateful microservices and lambdas in a multi-region cloud environment. Promote and support Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, and Scrumban by leading regular ceremonies such as stand-up, retrospectives and sprint planning. Provide guidance to engineering leaders and their teams to help them improve their technical ability and build their understanding of the products and platform that we are responsible for. Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, QA, Operations, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and articulate technical solutions and architectures. Technical Skills Experience with one of the following Java Virtual Machine (JVM) languages: Java, Scala, or Kotlin. Experience with at least one of the following cloud providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Compute (GCP), or Microsoft Azure. Spark, Hive, or Presto. Desirable Skills Familiarity with the Scala programming language and popular frameworks such as: Cats, Cats Effect, ZIO, and http4s. Familiarity with both object oriented programming (OOP) and functional programming (FP) best practices. Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Terraform, and infrastructure as code (IaC) best practices. Familiarity with Python programming language when applied to Spark and machine learning. Familiarity with Databricks and Apache Airflow products. Required Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software, Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or comparable field of study, and/or equivalent work experience. About Disney Streaming This position is with Disney Streaming Technology LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment. Disney Streaming Technology LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world. About The Walt Disney Company The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with the following business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, Disney Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished. Equal opportunity The Walt Disney Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
Algolia is on a mission to empower every company to create delightful Search & Discovery experiences. We power over 1.5 trillion searches a year, for more than 17,000 customers from 100+ countries. We're looking for a Sr Manager for Product Design to lead our talented design organisation, shape and mature our craft, and work hand-in-hand with Product, Research, and Engineering teams to make user-centric and business impactful decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for you to own a mission-critical team which has a huge impact on the company. Join our team and take ownership of this initiative, work collaboratively with your partners, and drive it to success with a clear vision and strategy. Your role will consist of: Lead the Product Design team and oversee all aspects of product design, including interaction design, information architecture, writing, visual design, service design, design systems, and prototyping. Be a strong partner in assessing the usability, viability, and feasibility of Algolia's products and features. Coach, sponsor, and mentor a globally distributed team of product designers, providing guidance, support and interventional assistance to ensure they meet their goals and objectives. Be a strong ally in developing their career and craft. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align and execute on shared business goals through user-centric work. Define and maintain design standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across all products and platforms. Be a foundational partner in uplevelling our design system and UX infrastructure. Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our product, market, and competitors to ensure our design solutions are innovative and effective Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and ensure they are delivered on time and with buy-in of your cross functional team. Present design solutions and progress to stakeholders and senior management, soliciting feedback and buy-in as needed Use transversal leadership skills to influence all relevant stakeholders to drive success for the customer and promote a customer-first culture throughout the organisation. Collaborate with other teams within UX to build a strong, cross-functional User Experience practice at Algolia. You might be a fit if you have: 4+ years of experience in management, with a track record of success leading and managing technical design teams. 7+ years of experience in product design. An understanding of user-centric design principles and methodologies, with experience in interaction design, information architecture, writing, design systems, visual design, service design, prototyping, and user research. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively and strategically Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver successful product launches and achieve business goals. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and influence stakeholders at all levels. Big picture thinking, while still applying attention to the details. Drive, with an ownership mentality. Ability to thoughtfully escalate issues and reconcile multiple viewpoints to drive alignment that benefits the business and our customers. Experience at our current stage and beyond (10,000+ customers, $200-500M ARR range, high growth, lots of change and building internal infrastructure). Ideally, you would also have: Experience managing remote teams is a plus Familiarity with search and discovery technologies. Familiarity with ML/AI technologies. We're looking for someone who can live our values: GRIT - Problem-solving and perseverance capability in an ever-changing and growing environment. TRUST - Willingness to trust our co-workers and to take ownership. CANDOR - Ability to receive and give constructive feedback. CARE - Genuine care about other team members, our clients and the decisions we make in the company. HUMILITY - Aptitude for learning from others, putting ego aside. REMOTE STRATEGY: Algolia's flexible workplace model is designed to empower all Algolians to fulfill our mission to power search and discovery with ease. We place an emphasis on an individual's impact, contribution, and output, over their physical location. Algolia is a high-trust environment and our team members have the autonomy to choose where they want to work and when. We know community comes in many forms and strive to create opportunities for intentional in-person connection in our offices and virtually for our remote colleagues around the world. We have a global presence with physical offices in San Francisco, NYC, Paris, London, Sydney and Bucharest. ABOUT US: Algolia prides itself on being a pioneer and market leader offering an AI Search solution that empowers 17,000+ businesses to compose customer experiences at internet scale that predict what their users want with blazing fast search and web browse experience. Algolia powers more than 30 billion search requests a week - four times more than Microsoft Bing, Yahoo, Baidu, Yandex and DuckDuckGo combined. Algolia is part of a cadre of innovative new companies that are driving the next generation of software development, creating APIs that make developers' lives easier; solutions that are better than building from scratch and better than having to tweak monolithic SaaS solutions. In 2021, the company closed $150 million in series D funding and quadrupled its post-money valuation of $2.25 billion. Being well capitalized enables Algolia to continue to invest in its market leading platform, to better serve its thousands of customers-including Under Armor, Petsmart, Stripe, Gymshark, and Walgreens, to name just a few. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: We're looking for talented, passionate people to build the world's best search & discovery technology. As an ownership-driven company, we seek team members who thrive within an environment based on autonomy and diversity. We're committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. We care about each other and the world around us, and embrace talented people regardless of their race, age, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, color, veteran status, disability and socioeconomic background. READY TO APPLY? If you share our values and our enthusiasm for building the world's best search & discovery technology, we'd love to review your application! Current city and state where you reside. How did you initially hear about this job? Please select If you chose Algolia Employee, Conference / Event / Career Fair, or Other, please specify here:
May 17, 2024
Full time
Algolia is on a mission to empower every company to create delightful Search & Discovery experiences. We power over 1.5 trillion searches a year, for more than 17,000 customers from 100+ countries. We're looking for a Sr Manager for Product Design to lead our talented design organisation, shape and mature our craft, and work hand-in-hand with Product, Research, and Engineering teams to make user-centric and business impactful decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for you to own a mission-critical team which has a huge impact on the company. Join our team and take ownership of this initiative, work collaboratively with your partners, and drive it to success with a clear vision and strategy. Your role will consist of: Lead the Product Design team and oversee all aspects of product design, including interaction design, information architecture, writing, visual design, service design, design systems, and prototyping. Be a strong partner in assessing the usability, viability, and feasibility of Algolia's products and features. Coach, sponsor, and mentor a globally distributed team of product designers, providing guidance, support and interventional assistance to ensure they meet their goals and objectives. Be a strong ally in developing their career and craft. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align and execute on shared business goals through user-centric work. Define and maintain design standards and guidelines to ensure consistency and quality across all products and platforms. Be a foundational partner in uplevelling our design system and UX infrastructure. Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our product, market, and competitors to ensure our design solutions are innovative and effective Manage multiple design projects simultaneously and ensure they are delivered on time and with buy-in of your cross functional team. Present design solutions and progress to stakeholders and senior management, soliciting feedback and buy-in as needed Use transversal leadership skills to influence all relevant stakeholders to drive success for the customer and promote a customer-first culture throughout the organisation. Collaborate with other teams within UX to build a strong, cross-functional User Experience practice at Algolia. You might be a fit if you have: 4+ years of experience in management, with a track record of success leading and managing technical design teams. 7+ years of experience in product design. An understanding of user-centric design principles and methodologies, with experience in interaction design, information architecture, writing, design systems, visual design, service design, prototyping, and user research. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think creatively and strategically Experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver successful product launches and achieve business goals. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and influence stakeholders at all levels. Big picture thinking, while still applying attention to the details. Drive, with an ownership mentality. Ability to thoughtfully escalate issues and reconcile multiple viewpoints to drive alignment that benefits the business and our customers. Experience at our current stage and beyond (10,000+ customers, $200-500M ARR range, high growth, lots of change and building internal infrastructure). Ideally, you would also have: Experience managing remote teams is a plus Familiarity with search and discovery technologies. Familiarity with ML/AI technologies. We're looking for someone who can live our values: GRIT - Problem-solving and perseverance capability in an ever-changing and growing environment. TRUST - Willingness to trust our co-workers and to take ownership. CANDOR - Ability to receive and give constructive feedback. CARE - Genuine care about other team members, our clients and the decisions we make in the company. HUMILITY - Aptitude for learning from others, putting ego aside. REMOTE STRATEGY: Algolia's flexible workplace model is designed to empower all Algolians to fulfill our mission to power search and discovery with ease. We place an emphasis on an individual's impact, contribution, and output, over their physical location. Algolia is a high-trust environment and our team members have the autonomy to choose where they want to work and when. We know community comes in many forms and strive to create opportunities for intentional in-person connection in our offices and virtually for our remote colleagues around the world. We have a global presence with physical offices in San Francisco, NYC, Paris, London, Sydney and Bucharest. ABOUT US: Algolia prides itself on being a pioneer and market leader offering an AI Search solution that empowers 17,000+ businesses to compose customer experiences at internet scale that predict what their users want with blazing fast search and web browse experience. Algolia powers more than 30 billion search requests a week - four times more than Microsoft Bing, Yahoo, Baidu, Yandex and DuckDuckGo combined. Algolia is part of a cadre of innovative new companies that are driving the next generation of software development, creating APIs that make developers' lives easier; solutions that are better than building from scratch and better than having to tweak monolithic SaaS solutions. In 2021, the company closed $150 million in series D funding and quadrupled its post-money valuation of $2.25 billion. Being well capitalized enables Algolia to continue to invest in its market leading platform, to better serve its thousands of customers-including Under Armor, Petsmart, Stripe, Gymshark, and Walgreens, to name just a few. WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: We're looking for talented, passionate people to build the world's best search & discovery technology. As an ownership-driven company, we seek team members who thrive within an environment based on autonomy and diversity. We're committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. We care about each other and the world around us, and embrace talented people regardless of their race, age, ancestry, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, color, veteran status, disability and socioeconomic background. READY TO APPLY? If you share our values and our enthusiasm for building the world's best search & discovery technology, we'd love to review your application! Current city and state where you reside. How did you initially hear about this job? Please select If you chose Algolia Employee, Conference / Event / Career Fair, or Other, please specify here:
WHAT YOU'LL DO To realize our digital transformation, we need to constantly transform and adapt our products, experiences, processes, technology, and how we operate. Delivering our clients unrivaled experience of exceptional service, value and flexibility is part of our DNA. We are looking for people who are passionate about driving adoption of digital products and innovation in this space as well as agile ways of working. We need people within our Change Management Center of Expertise (CoE) who will develop and deploy Change Management and Communication expertise to support product portfolio and squad objectives and outcomes. The Senior Change & Communication Specialist role brings change management knowledge and experience collaborating with product delivery teams. You will work with a team of highly specialized experts to support the delivery of BCG's digital products across different squads. You will partner with other change agents in the change management CoE to identify, use and contribute to best practices and lessons learned. Basic job responsibilities include: Deliver on agile change management approaches for digital products, focused on embedding the products into the and driving adoption Conduct stakeholder assessments, identifying key stakeholders and areas of focus; develop stakeholder engagement plans. Conduct change impact assessments, identifying risks to delivery/adoption; articulate practical and actionable mitigation activities. Develop and deliver tactical and strategic communication plans, aligned to the change management approach Write, review, and send tactical and strategic communications Track Change Management KPIs and metrics Engage with squads to understand roadmaps. Proactively identify and clearly articulate upcoming change to support the roadmaps. Manage stakeholder expectations while working across multiple workstreams Collaborate with cross-functional teams, designers and vendors to facilitate change activities YOU'RE GOOD AT Dealing with ambiguity Change Management delivery, ideally in an Agile context as well as product communication Adopting the end users' perspectives and bringing that lens to the table Excellent communication skills (fluency in English language - written and oral) Working with a virtual team spread-out across time zones Learning new skills and capabilities, e.g. products, technology platforms Accuracy and strong attention to detail Prioritizing and working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and service-oriented environment Strong presence and communications as well as listening skills, with an ability engage effectively both in 1:1 and large group settings Effectively presenting and facilitating discussions in-person and virtually Passionate about driving change and enabling employees A flexible, adaptive, and creative mindset YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) 4-6 years of experience in project management-based change management role Change management professional certification a plus Experience operating in an Agile operating model preferred Excellent verbal and written communication. Fluent in English (writing, reading, speaking) University degree with demonstrated high academic achievement preferred Consulting experience a plus but not required YOU'LL WORK WITH Our teams drive adoption and use of digital tools across BCG. The team engages end users through direct communications and change management activities. They also drive the enablement agenda via training approaches. The team provides end-to-end product marketing, change management, communications and enablement support to the product portfolio leaders and product owners-from strategy development to detailed planning and execution. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Digital Workplace, Knowledge Management and Product Enablement (WKE) team members are the gatekeepers to both internal and external knowledge at BCG. We deliver end-to-end content lifecycle as well as enable unparalleled collaboration across BCG and its clients. We create opportunities for BCGers to increase productivity, efficiency and connectivity by delivering a suite of knowledge and collaboration tools and leverage digital product management, data science and analytics to do so. WKE is made up of a diverse and cross functional team of specialists, project managers, and change agents who provide BCG with seamless access to a fully integrated knowledge ecosystem and a portfolio of digital collaboration tools allowing BCG to work smarter while driving commercial excellence and empowering innovation. We rely on team members with a diversity of talents, skills and experiences to keep BCG in the know.
May 16, 2024
Full time
WHAT YOU'LL DO To realize our digital transformation, we need to constantly transform and adapt our products, experiences, processes, technology, and how we operate. Delivering our clients unrivaled experience of exceptional service, value and flexibility is part of our DNA. We are looking for people who are passionate about driving adoption of digital products and innovation in this space as well as agile ways of working. We need people within our Change Management Center of Expertise (CoE) who will develop and deploy Change Management and Communication expertise to support product portfolio and squad objectives and outcomes. The Senior Change & Communication Specialist role brings change management knowledge and experience collaborating with product delivery teams. You will work with a team of highly specialized experts to support the delivery of BCG's digital products across different squads. You will partner with other change agents in the change management CoE to identify, use and contribute to best practices and lessons learned. Basic job responsibilities include: Deliver on agile change management approaches for digital products, focused on embedding the products into the and driving adoption Conduct stakeholder assessments, identifying key stakeholders and areas of focus; develop stakeholder engagement plans. Conduct change impact assessments, identifying risks to delivery/adoption; articulate practical and actionable mitigation activities. Develop and deliver tactical and strategic communication plans, aligned to the change management approach Write, review, and send tactical and strategic communications Track Change Management KPIs and metrics Engage with squads to understand roadmaps. Proactively identify and clearly articulate upcoming change to support the roadmaps. Manage stakeholder expectations while working across multiple workstreams Collaborate with cross-functional teams, designers and vendors to facilitate change activities YOU'RE GOOD AT Dealing with ambiguity Change Management delivery, ideally in an Agile context as well as product communication Adopting the end users' perspectives and bringing that lens to the table Excellent communication skills (fluency in English language - written and oral) Working with a virtual team spread-out across time zones Learning new skills and capabilities, e.g. products, technology platforms Accuracy and strong attention to detail Prioritizing and working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and service-oriented environment Strong presence and communications as well as listening skills, with an ability engage effectively both in 1:1 and large group settings Effectively presenting and facilitating discussions in-person and virtually Passionate about driving change and enabling employees A flexible, adaptive, and creative mindset YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS) 4-6 years of experience in project management-based change management role Change management professional certification a plus Experience operating in an Agile operating model preferred Excellent verbal and written communication. Fluent in English (writing, reading, speaking) University degree with demonstrated high academic achievement preferred Consulting experience a plus but not required YOU'LL WORK WITH Our teams drive adoption and use of digital tools across BCG. The team engages end users through direct communications and change management activities. They also drive the enablement agenda via training approaches. The team provides end-to-end product marketing, change management, communications and enablement support to the product portfolio leaders and product owners-from strategy development to detailed planning and execution. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Digital Workplace, Knowledge Management and Product Enablement (WKE) team members are the gatekeepers to both internal and external knowledge at BCG. We deliver end-to-end content lifecycle as well as enable unparalleled collaboration across BCG and its clients. We create opportunities for BCGers to increase productivity, efficiency and connectivity by delivering a suite of knowledge and collaboration tools and leverage digital product management, data science and analytics to do so. WKE is made up of a diverse and cross functional team of specialists, project managers, and change agents who provide BCG with seamless access to a fully integrated knowledge ecosystem and a portfolio of digital collaboration tools allowing BCG to work smarter while driving commercial excellence and empowering innovation. We rely on team members with a diversity of talents, skills and experiences to keep BCG in the know.
Graphic Designer / 3D Modeller Wokingham Permanent - Monday to Friday £30,000 per annum Are you seeking a vibrant, hands-on work environment with ample opportunities for professional development? Are you a graphic designer with experience of designing and developing 3D concepts? Our client, a leading provider of security solutions has an exciting opportunity available. We are seeking a skilled Graphic Designer / 3D Modeller to join our client's dynamic team. In this role, you will support various marketing initiatives aimed at enhancing awareness of our client's brand. Your responsibilities will include crafting 3D product renders and producing photography/video content for use in digital platforms such as email newsletters, webinars, and product launches. Key Responsibilities Develop visually engaging assets encompassing 3D renders, product testing, customer case studies, and event photography/videos. Collaborate with Sales, Technical, and Production teams to produce technically accurate 3D product renders for marketing collateral. Ensure consistency and accuracy of visual content across various platforms, including websites and marketing materials. Provide support for other marketing endeavours as part of the Marketing Team. Requirements Demonstrated expertise in designing 3D concepts using Blender or similar software. Proficiency in video editing using After Effects or Premiere Pro. Ability to grasp stakeholder requirements and tailor designs accordingly. Strong interpersonal skills and confident communication abilities. Proven track record of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. Meticulous attention to detail and a thorough approach. Adaptability, composure under pressure, and a proactive attitude. Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. If you have the necessary experience please apply now Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we're sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck!1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency & Business.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Graphic Designer / 3D Modeller Wokingham Permanent - Monday to Friday £30,000 per annum Are you seeking a vibrant, hands-on work environment with ample opportunities for professional development? Are you a graphic designer with experience of designing and developing 3D concepts? Our client, a leading provider of security solutions has an exciting opportunity available. We are seeking a skilled Graphic Designer / 3D Modeller to join our client's dynamic team. In this role, you will support various marketing initiatives aimed at enhancing awareness of our client's brand. Your responsibilities will include crafting 3D product renders and producing photography/video content for use in digital platforms such as email newsletters, webinars, and product launches. Key Responsibilities Develop visually engaging assets encompassing 3D renders, product testing, customer case studies, and event photography/videos. Collaborate with Sales, Technical, and Production teams to produce technically accurate 3D product renders for marketing collateral. Ensure consistency and accuracy of visual content across various platforms, including websites and marketing materials. Provide support for other marketing endeavours as part of the Marketing Team. Requirements Demonstrated expertise in designing 3D concepts using Blender or similar software. Proficiency in video editing using After Effects or Premiere Pro. Ability to grasp stakeholder requirements and tailor designs accordingly. Strong interpersonal skills and confident communication abilities. Proven track record of managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. Meticulous attention to detail and a thorough approach. Adaptability, composure under pressure, and a proactive attitude. Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. If you have the necessary experience please apply now Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we're sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck!1st Choice Staff Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and acts as both an Employment Agency & Business.
Our Sales Representatives are vital for our business to grow. You will need to build strong relationships with existing and potential new account holders to gain new accounts through a variety of methods in order to achieve and exceed targets. It is down to our Sales Representatives to ensure that the account base across each of the depots continues to consistently grow and give new customers a full understanding of the Howdens model and how this benefits them. You will collaborate with the Business Developers and Kitchen Sales Designers to convert sales, ensuring a higher sale per account and more frequent trading is achieved from the account base. You will actively participate in sales meetings chaired by the Lead Sales Representative to Share best demonstrable practices with other Sales Representatives in the Area Our Sales Representatives have a lot of autonomy within the role. You will be seeking new business opportunities the business where you see fit whilst organising your own diary to develop the customer base in each depot within the territory. Skills and attributes you need to be a successful Sales Representative: Influencing and sales skills Customer-focused Strong communicator Results driven Prioritise own workload Flexible and approachable Thrive in fast-paced environments Be a Howdens Ambassador Full UK driving license What you get from us as a Sales Representative: Competitive salary Company Vehicle - Hybrid/Electric Car Monthly depot bonus OTE Team incentives and outings Matched contribution pension scheme, with Howdens contributing a minimum of 8% and up to 12% if you pay more 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years Staff discount on Howdens products Buy as you earn share scheme About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For . How to apply: When you apply, you will need to attach a CV. If this is your first time applying for a role with us, you will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account. Good luck with your application. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Our Sales Representatives are vital for our business to grow. You will need to build strong relationships with existing and potential new account holders to gain new accounts through a variety of methods in order to achieve and exceed targets. It is down to our Sales Representatives to ensure that the account base across each of the depots continues to consistently grow and give new customers a full understanding of the Howdens model and how this benefits them. You will collaborate with the Business Developers and Kitchen Sales Designers to convert sales, ensuring a higher sale per account and more frequent trading is achieved from the account base. You will actively participate in sales meetings chaired by the Lead Sales Representative to Share best demonstrable practices with other Sales Representatives in the Area Our Sales Representatives have a lot of autonomy within the role. You will be seeking new business opportunities the business where you see fit whilst organising your own diary to develop the customer base in each depot within the territory. Skills and attributes you need to be a successful Sales Representative: Influencing and sales skills Customer-focused Strong communicator Results driven Prioritise own workload Flexible and approachable Thrive in fast-paced environments Be a Howdens Ambassador Full UK driving license What you get from us as a Sales Representative: Competitive salary Company Vehicle - Hybrid/Electric Car Monthly depot bonus OTE Team incentives and outings Matched contribution pension scheme, with Howdens contributing a minimum of 8% and up to 12% if you pay more 24 days holiday, rising to 26 days after 5 years Staff discount on Howdens products Buy as you earn share scheme About Howdens: Howdens Joinery is the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 900 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we have an ambitious growth agenda. There is a strong entrepreneurial ethos and the opportunity to develop within a fast-paced and commercial environment. That, along with a competitive salary, development opportunities, and exciting rewards, are among the reasons why our people enjoy working for Howdens - and why we have been named one of the 10 Best Big Companies to Work For . How to apply: When you apply, you will need to attach a CV. If this is your first time applying for a role with us, you will need to activate your account when you apply for this role. Please check your email carefully to ensure that you have completed this step. We are unable to view your application if you have not activated your account. Good luck with your application. Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We're working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you. Please note that candidates applying for this role must have a valid right to work in the UK, we do not offer sponsorship of employment for any depot positions at this time. We appreciate your understanding.
Job Title - Service Management Lead - Finance Shared Services Location - Newcastle Upon Tyne - Hybrid (3 dpw on-site) Salary - £40 - £45K Per Annum Benefits - Excellent Benefits The Client - Curo are Partnering with a Global Organisation, consisting of Designers, Engineers and Consultants, dedicated to sustainable development. They support their clients to solve the most complex challenges, turning their ideas into reality, leveraging the latest technology. The Candidate - This role requires a candidate with excellent commercial acumen, who can ensure consistency with professional and clear formatted documents. This role will be focused on the on the process of on boarding of new client accounts, including monthly reporting packs, service review documents, and documenting financial processes. There will be no team or stakeholder management, this is a project based role in support of the Delivery Managers. There will be involvement in client review meetings, however this will be from the perspective of governance and risk, and ensuring that actions and follow up's are recorded. This role requires a natural rapport builder with the ability to manage up and down, as well as being able to take stock and document current processes, and support in change management. The key deliverable is a Service Catalogue, with new uniform processes and procedures, to maximise efficiency, and streamline where possible. The Role - The Service Management Lead, in Finance Shared Services is responsible for leading the global implementation and operation of processes and activities to facilitate the effective governance of services provided by the Finance SSC teams. This includes the documentation and definition of the services provided to each country supported, the establishment and agreement of targets to be delivered from the services, the establishment and coordination of a consistent service review process with agreed stakeholders and SSC members, the tracking of actions and status and effective change control to manage changes in scope of services. The Service Management Lead enables and facilitates the governance processes as a support to the SSC leadership, but accountability for the services and outcomes sits with the operational teams in the SSC. Key responsibilities: Establish and maintain a service definition to ensure ongoing clarity in scope of service expected outcomes for all countries supported Develop RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed) documentation for the activities supported, clarifying respective responsibilities between the SSC and its partners. Facilitate review between SSC managers and SSC stakeholders to align on definition of service Work with the SSC managers to propose appropriate Service Levels and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for the services delivered and support the agreement of these metrics with Stakeholders. Establish and oversee a program of standardized service review meetings between SSC and internal customers to discuss service progress, process performance, issues, and challenges, ensuring the outcomes to the meetings are captured and actions followed up on both the customer and SSC sides. Establish a change control process to allow for appropriate review of services provided and changes requested with a view to maximizing standardization, ensuring effective resourcing and realistic deliverables. Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and global standard policies and procedures including tax and accounting regulations. Define, implement, and maintain documentation online to maximize the transparency of all aspects of the services provided and processes supported. Requirements: Experience in a highly governed or regulated environment such as financial services or shared services or outsourcing Expertise in stakeholder management, preferably in a complex environment Excellent understanding of finance processes Background in process mapping and documentation, with expertise in production of service definition/contractual scoping documentation. First-hand experience of operational environments where the governance of service has been necessary to ensure successful delivery Expert in the production of RACI documentation Excellent relationship builder, maximizing trust and reliability Superb communicator Advanced MS Office skills with the ability to present information in a credible and professional structure and format to support buy in. Curious and interested mindset who will constantly seek to understand and improve the understanding of others A partner and supportive approach to the work aimed at promoting and recognizing the efforts and achievements of SSC teams to support building their confidence and sense of fulfilment. To apply for this Service Management Lead - Finance Shared Services permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Job Title - Service Management Lead - Finance Shared Services Location - Newcastle Upon Tyne - Hybrid (3 dpw on-site) Salary - £40 - £45K Per Annum Benefits - Excellent Benefits The Client - Curo are Partnering with a Global Organisation, consisting of Designers, Engineers and Consultants, dedicated to sustainable development. They support their clients to solve the most complex challenges, turning their ideas into reality, leveraging the latest technology. The Candidate - This role requires a candidate with excellent commercial acumen, who can ensure consistency with professional and clear formatted documents. This role will be focused on the on the process of on boarding of new client accounts, including monthly reporting packs, service review documents, and documenting financial processes. There will be no team or stakeholder management, this is a project based role in support of the Delivery Managers. There will be involvement in client review meetings, however this will be from the perspective of governance and risk, and ensuring that actions and follow up's are recorded. This role requires a natural rapport builder with the ability to manage up and down, as well as being able to take stock and document current processes, and support in change management. The key deliverable is a Service Catalogue, with new uniform processes and procedures, to maximise efficiency, and streamline where possible. The Role - The Service Management Lead, in Finance Shared Services is responsible for leading the global implementation and operation of processes and activities to facilitate the effective governance of services provided by the Finance SSC teams. This includes the documentation and definition of the services provided to each country supported, the establishment and agreement of targets to be delivered from the services, the establishment and coordination of a consistent service review process with agreed stakeholders and SSC members, the tracking of actions and status and effective change control to manage changes in scope of services. The Service Management Lead enables and facilitates the governance processes as a support to the SSC leadership, but accountability for the services and outcomes sits with the operational teams in the SSC. Key responsibilities: Establish and maintain a service definition to ensure ongoing clarity in scope of service expected outcomes for all countries supported Develop RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed) documentation for the activities supported, clarifying respective responsibilities between the SSC and its partners. Facilitate review between SSC managers and SSC stakeholders to align on definition of service Work with the SSC managers to propose appropriate Service Levels and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for the services delivered and support the agreement of these metrics with Stakeholders. Establish and oversee a program of standardized service review meetings between SSC and internal customers to discuss service progress, process performance, issues, and challenges, ensuring the outcomes to the meetings are captured and actions followed up on both the customer and SSC sides. Establish a change control process to allow for appropriate review of services provided and changes requested with a view to maximizing standardization, ensuring effective resourcing and realistic deliverables. Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and global standard policies and procedures including tax and accounting regulations. Define, implement, and maintain documentation online to maximize the transparency of all aspects of the services provided and processes supported. Requirements: Experience in a highly governed or regulated environment such as financial services or shared services or outsourcing Expertise in stakeholder management, preferably in a complex environment Excellent understanding of finance processes Background in process mapping and documentation, with expertise in production of service definition/contractual scoping documentation. First-hand experience of operational environments where the governance of service has been necessary to ensure successful delivery Expert in the production of RACI documentation Excellent relationship builder, maximizing trust and reliability Superb communicator Advanced MS Office skills with the ability to present information in a credible and professional structure and format to support buy in. Curious and interested mindset who will constantly seek to understand and improve the understanding of others A partner and supportive approach to the work aimed at promoting and recognizing the efforts and achievements of SSC teams to support building their confidence and sense of fulfilment. To apply for this Service Management Lead - Finance Shared Services permanent job, please click the button below and submit your latest CV. Curo Services endeavours to respond to all applications, however this may not always be possible during periods of high volume. Thank you for your patience. Curo Services is a trading name of Curo Resourcing Ltd and acts as an Employment Business for contract and temporary recruitment as well as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.
Job description - Design Engineer Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year Benefits: Company car On-site gym On-site parking Ability to commute/relocate: Wakefield, WF2 7AL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) My client is a leading Design and Installation supplier of Fire Sprinkler and Low Pressure Water Mist systems. Due to our continued growth, we are looking to add an experienced Designer to our team, to work on a range of residential and commercial schemes. About us Established in 2012, successfully growing year-on-year to the stable and ambitious company we are today, My client is one of the region's leading Fire Sprinkler contractors. With a host of blue-chip clients and a vast portfolio of hotels, tower blocks, schools care homes and more, with a sizeable orderbook already secured for the remainder of 2022, we offer a varied workload with great opportunities for education and progression. Our existing Design department is very strong, and whether you are already very experienced or are looking to progress, you will be working with like-minded people with a common goal. Responsibilities- Utilise mechanical knowledge, schematics, and CAD skills to design and develop engineering solutions.- Conduct root cause analysis and utilise premium skills such as Simulink, programmable logic controllers, GD&T, SolidWorks, and MATLAB to optimize designs.- Collaborate with team members to implement system designs using relevant skills like LabView.- Utilise NavisWorks, Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office for project documentation and design reviews.- Possess a valid driving license to travel to project sites for on-site assessments and meetings. What we're looking for We are looking for candidates with existing Design experience within the Sprinkler industry, preferably those with or working towards LPCB qualifications. Must be a skilled user of AutoCAD and be able to communicate well with clients and colleagues alike. Ideally: Previous experience of fire sprinkler design Knowledge of LPC Rules/ BS EN 12845 and BS9251 Proficient in AutoCAD, Canute FHC and the Microsoft Office suite of products. Ability to read and effectively interpret architectural/engineering plans. Excellent communications skills and ability to work to/ adapt to changing deadlines. Ability to work well under pressure. Knowledge/ Experience of Revit and Navisworks LPCB Basic Design Competency Exam Knowledge of NFPA/ FM codes Hold a UK Driving Licence
May 16, 2024
Full time
Job description - Design Engineer Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year Benefits: Company car On-site gym On-site parking Ability to commute/relocate: Wakefield, WF2 7AL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) My client is a leading Design and Installation supplier of Fire Sprinkler and Low Pressure Water Mist systems. Due to our continued growth, we are looking to add an experienced Designer to our team, to work on a range of residential and commercial schemes. About us Established in 2012, successfully growing year-on-year to the stable and ambitious company we are today, My client is one of the region's leading Fire Sprinkler contractors. With a host of blue-chip clients and a vast portfolio of hotels, tower blocks, schools care homes and more, with a sizeable orderbook already secured for the remainder of 2022, we offer a varied workload with great opportunities for education and progression. Our existing Design department is very strong, and whether you are already very experienced or are looking to progress, you will be working with like-minded people with a common goal. Responsibilities- Utilise mechanical knowledge, schematics, and CAD skills to design and develop engineering solutions.- Conduct root cause analysis and utilise premium skills such as Simulink, programmable logic controllers, GD&T, SolidWorks, and MATLAB to optimize designs.- Collaborate with team members to implement system designs using relevant skills like LabView.- Utilise NavisWorks, Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office for project documentation and design reviews.- Possess a valid driving license to travel to project sites for on-site assessments and meetings. What we're looking for We are looking for candidates with existing Design experience within the Sprinkler industry, preferably those with or working towards LPCB qualifications. Must be a skilled user of AutoCAD and be able to communicate well with clients and colleagues alike. Ideally: Previous experience of fire sprinkler design Knowledge of LPC Rules/ BS EN 12845 and BS9251 Proficient in AutoCAD, Canute FHC and the Microsoft Office suite of products. Ability to read and effectively interpret architectural/engineering plans. Excellent communications skills and ability to work to/ adapt to changing deadlines. Ability to work well under pressure. Knowledge/ Experience of Revit and Navisworks LPCB Basic Design Competency Exam Knowledge of NFPA/ FM codes Hold a UK Driving Licence
Assistant Project Manager - Packaging Location - Trafford Park (Some travel involved) Salary - £13ph - £20ph 1 Year Contract My client is a global FMCG company that produces well-known brands in health and beauty, cleaning products, and food and beverages. They are now looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join their team on a year-long project focusing on a specific UK-based project. Your responsibilities in the role Providing support to the Europe Packaging manager on a daily basis as needed From time to time acting as Technical project leader/Packaging workstream leader for key packaging projects in the UK Developing and designing packaging to the packaging action standards for each packaging material Responsible for the creation, development and completion of packaging specifications and P&Ps (Packaging & Palletisation specs) in the company data system for all key innovations, redesigns or activities for packaging. Daily interactions with the factory teams and Europe packaging manager Reporting to the Packaging Director with a dotted line to the Europe Packaging Manager Managing key contacts and connections with key packaging suppliers Skills and experience Experienced packaging engineer/developer/designer for 3+ years. Experienced in dealing with different packaging materials particularly paper and board, flexibles, and aseptic packaging. Basic awareness of business acumen eg cost of goods, gross margins, etc Minimum 3+ years in FMCG/Retail Minimum Bachelors Degree in packaging materials, engineering, design, or equivalent Further details are provided upon application. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 16, 2024
Contractor
Assistant Project Manager - Packaging Location - Trafford Park (Some travel involved) Salary - £13ph - £20ph 1 Year Contract My client is a global FMCG company that produces well-known brands in health and beauty, cleaning products, and food and beverages. They are now looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join their team on a year-long project focusing on a specific UK-based project. Your responsibilities in the role Providing support to the Europe Packaging manager on a daily basis as needed From time to time acting as Technical project leader/Packaging workstream leader for key packaging projects in the UK Developing and designing packaging to the packaging action standards for each packaging material Responsible for the creation, development and completion of packaging specifications and P&Ps (Packaging & Palletisation specs) in the company data system for all key innovations, redesigns or activities for packaging. Daily interactions with the factory teams and Europe packaging manager Reporting to the Packaging Director with a dotted line to the Europe Packaging Manager Managing key contacts and connections with key packaging suppliers Skills and experience Experienced packaging engineer/developer/designer for 3+ years. Experienced in dealing with different packaging materials particularly paper and board, flexibles, and aseptic packaging. Basic awareness of business acumen eg cost of goods, gross margins, etc Minimum 3+ years in FMCG/Retail Minimum Bachelors Degree in packaging materials, engineering, design, or equivalent Further details are provided upon application. ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Senior UX Designer - Enterprise Competitive salary Welwyn Garden City About the role As a Senior UX designer at the UK's second biggest employer, you'll be shaping experiences that help our diverse colleague and supplier base work better. You'll discover new opportunities, crafting intuitive and effortless solutions that improve every stage of the colleague and supplier experience. We have a wide range of specialisms covering 270 different role types, across 84 departments and 10 business divisions. So, it's all about adapting, growing and embracing challenges. Our current work includes a fascinating variety of platforms, technologies and experiences, including: Lifecycle of a product from development to ranging in stores Stock, service, and security operations within our stores Colleague lifecycle, capability and development Internal communications and colleague networks Our impact in numbers Our colleagues use a wide range of devices, applications and systems to do their jobs. We cover broad aspects of our business, including distribution, office, and stores. Our teams are global with many colleagues working in different parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, India and Central Europe. There are: 360,000 colleagues at Tesco globally 1,720 colleagues using myProduct suite of apps in UK food, home and clothing 270 different role types, across 84 departments and 10 business divisions 34 user groups and 17 tools in the Product & Supplier space You will be responsible for Redefine complicated colleague experiences into simple and intuitive solutions' - emphasising the colleague. Own the end-to-end design process including discovery, service/user mapping, sketching, wire-framing, low-fidelity prototyping, and testing. Champion human-centred design with your stakeholders and the wider business. Work within and across agile squads to design, develop and improve the user experience across our digital products. Collaborate with UX researchers to help your team develop empathy for our users, including those with a disability, and advocate for their needs. Run light-weight research, such as validating designs via A/B testing, unmoderated, usability testing and more. Use quantitative data and partner with the analytics team to help inform your work. Promote inclusive design practices and deliver accessible designs. Measure the impact of your design and contribute to creating a culture that's making evidence-driven decisions. Work together with multiple specialists and stakeholders to find the best opportunities and deliver effective solutions. Facilitate partner (business and user) workshops, run appropriate conceptualisation and participatory design sessions. Deliver valuable, high-quality and consistent work without sacrificing speed by using our digital design system and its standardised foundations, components, and patterns. With support from UI designers in the team, be happy using Figma to create UI designs using the digital design system, build prototypes and test functionality. Collaborate with the design system team to help evolve the design system based on user needs. Help other disciplines understand the value design can bring to a project to build the best products. Provide feedback to other designers to help strengthen your team and Tesco as a whole. You will help your teammates build context, strong decision-making skills, and empathy for our users and customers. Embrace the opportunity to line manage other designers and help with their learning and development. Work with the Design Manager to cultivate a positive, supportive and inclusive team culture. You will need A strong, well-curated portfolio demonstrating your expertise across web, responsive and native design Prior involvement in high-profile design projects ideally in an enterprise environment Passion for solving product problems while balancing all facets of a user experience (strategy and research, information architecture, interaction design, accessibility) A good understanding of the end-to-end iterative design process including how to develop and use design research, journey mapping, wire-framing, prototyping, and user testing to achieve human-centred design solutions Proficiency in interaction design for web (desktop and mobile) and native applications Experience of designing with accessibility in mind and meeting WCAG 2.1 level AA Experience collaborating closely with multiple disciplines including product and engineering Self-motivated and organised with good time management skills Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills to all levels of seniority and subject areas within the organisation Ability to coach, mentor and set standards for ways of working for more junior team members Proficiency with current industry design and collaboration tools such as Figma, Miro, etc. A working knowledge of: Jira, Confluence, Adobe Creative Suite Previous experience in the retail sector is an advantage. What's in it for you We're all about the little helps. That's why we give our wonderful colleagues bags of benefits. Including wellbeing services, an award-winning pension scheme and much, much more, our colleague reward package keeps on giving. And helps make every day a little better for you and your family. These include but are not limited to: Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays) Buy holiday salary sacrifice scheme (for salaried roles) Private medical insurance Retirement savings plan - save between 4% and 7.5% and Tesco will match your contribution Life Assurance - 5 x contractual pay 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave The right to request flexible working from your first day with us Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing A Colleague Clubcard for you & a family member (after 3 months of service), giving you access to lots of discounts in-store & online Great colleague deals and discounts, saving you money on everyday purchases, eating out and utility bills for the home Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds. For more information about our colleague networks please click here Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and award-winning training, to help you achieve the job and career you want Click Here to read more about the full range of benefits we have available for our colleagues About us Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet. We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here. We're a big business and we can offer a range of diverse full-time & part-time working patterns across our many business areas, which means that we can find something that works for you. We work in a more blended pattern - combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. If you are applying internally, please speak to the Hiring Manager about how this can work for you - Everyone is welcome at Tesco.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Senior UX Designer - Enterprise Competitive salary Welwyn Garden City About the role As a Senior UX designer at the UK's second biggest employer, you'll be shaping experiences that help our diverse colleague and supplier base work better. You'll discover new opportunities, crafting intuitive and effortless solutions that improve every stage of the colleague and supplier experience. We have a wide range of specialisms covering 270 different role types, across 84 departments and 10 business divisions. So, it's all about adapting, growing and embracing challenges. Our current work includes a fascinating variety of platforms, technologies and experiences, including: Lifecycle of a product from development to ranging in stores Stock, service, and security operations within our stores Colleague lifecycle, capability and development Internal communications and colleague networks Our impact in numbers Our colleagues use a wide range of devices, applications and systems to do their jobs. We cover broad aspects of our business, including distribution, office, and stores. Our teams are global with many colleagues working in different parts of the world, including the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, India and Central Europe. There are: 360,000 colleagues at Tesco globally 1,720 colleagues using myProduct suite of apps in UK food, home and clothing 270 different role types, across 84 departments and 10 business divisions 34 user groups and 17 tools in the Product & Supplier space You will be responsible for Redefine complicated colleague experiences into simple and intuitive solutions' - emphasising the colleague. Own the end-to-end design process including discovery, service/user mapping, sketching, wire-framing, low-fidelity prototyping, and testing. Champion human-centred design with your stakeholders and the wider business. Work within and across agile squads to design, develop and improve the user experience across our digital products. Collaborate with UX researchers to help your team develop empathy for our users, including those with a disability, and advocate for their needs. Run light-weight research, such as validating designs via A/B testing, unmoderated, usability testing and more. Use quantitative data and partner with the analytics team to help inform your work. Promote inclusive design practices and deliver accessible designs. Measure the impact of your design and contribute to creating a culture that's making evidence-driven decisions. Work together with multiple specialists and stakeholders to find the best opportunities and deliver effective solutions. Facilitate partner (business and user) workshops, run appropriate conceptualisation and participatory design sessions. Deliver valuable, high-quality and consistent work without sacrificing speed by using our digital design system and its standardised foundations, components, and patterns. With support from UI designers in the team, be happy using Figma to create UI designs using the digital design system, build prototypes and test functionality. Collaborate with the design system team to help evolve the design system based on user needs. Help other disciplines understand the value design can bring to a project to build the best products. Provide feedback to other designers to help strengthen your team and Tesco as a whole. You will help your teammates build context, strong decision-making skills, and empathy for our users and customers. Embrace the opportunity to line manage other designers and help with their learning and development. Work with the Design Manager to cultivate a positive, supportive and inclusive team culture. You will need A strong, well-curated portfolio demonstrating your expertise across web, responsive and native design Prior involvement in high-profile design projects ideally in an enterprise environment Passion for solving product problems while balancing all facets of a user experience (strategy and research, information architecture, interaction design, accessibility) A good understanding of the end-to-end iterative design process including how to develop and use design research, journey mapping, wire-framing, prototyping, and user testing to achieve human-centred design solutions Proficiency in interaction design for web (desktop and mobile) and native applications Experience of designing with accessibility in mind and meeting WCAG 2.1 level AA Experience collaborating closely with multiple disciplines including product and engineering Self-motivated and organised with good time management skills Strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills to all levels of seniority and subject areas within the organisation Ability to coach, mentor and set standards for ways of working for more junior team members Proficiency with current industry design and collaboration tools such as Figma, Miro, etc. A working knowledge of: Jira, Confluence, Adobe Creative Suite Previous experience in the retail sector is an advantage. What's in it for you We're all about the little helps. That's why we give our wonderful colleagues bags of benefits. Including wellbeing services, an award-winning pension scheme and much, much more, our colleague reward package keeps on giving. And helps make every day a little better for you and your family. These include but are not limited to: Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays) Buy holiday salary sacrifice scheme (for salaried roles) Private medical insurance Retirement savings plan - save between 4% and 7.5% and Tesco will match your contribution Life Assurance - 5 x contractual pay 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave The right to request flexible working from your first day with us Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing A Colleague Clubcard for you & a family member (after 3 months of service), giving you access to lots of discounts in-store & online Great colleague deals and discounts, saving you money on everyday purchases, eating out and utility bills for the home Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds. For more information about our colleague networks please click here Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and award-winning training, to help you achieve the job and career you want Click Here to read more about the full range of benefits we have available for our colleagues About us Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet. We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here. We're a big business and we can offer a range of diverse full-time & part-time working patterns across our many business areas, which means that we can find something that works for you. We work in a more blended pattern - combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. If you are applying internally, please speak to the Hiring Manager about how this can work for you - Everyone is welcome at Tesco.
Senior UX/UI Designer required to play a crucial role in enhancing the User Experience of B2B Software products for this expanding SaaS provider to work remotely. You will have worked in a senior UX position for a software provider or solutions provider and be keen on the opportunity to progress into a Lead role. You will take responsibility for ensuring their platform is intuitive, visually appealing and aligns with the diverse needs and preferences of the user base. Collaboration with internal teams to design and delivery high quality features and enhancements, user research, wireframes, user flows and interactive prototypes will all be part of this job. You will also mentor UI/UX Designers to further develop their skills. Salary : To £65K + benefits (25 days holiday, plus bank holidays & birthday day off, pension, WFH allowance. Medical insurance, life insurance, tech loan scheme and regular social events.) Location : Remote (UK based as required to attend company events from time to time). Your skills and experience Proven background as a UX Designer including a strong portfolio of designing B2B software products with any B2C experience also beneficial. Any software product design experience in HR, HCM, Payroll, LMS or Recruitment industries ideal. Design tools such as Ketch, Adobe XD, Figma or similar. Solid understanding of user-centric design principles and methodologies. Knowledge of HMTL, CSS and JavaScript is a plus. Excellent communication and collaboration skills - able to effectively articulate design decisions, rationale and to positively influence decision-making. Must have worked in an Agile development environment. Enjoy working in a remote environment and can prioritise your time and workload. Have led projects and wants to continue helping team members to improve the quality of their designs and the product. Environment : They are a collaborative, friendly and supportive team that enjoy working on challenging technology solutions. It's a flexible, diverse and trusting culture that helps their people and business thrive. Zorba Consulting is operating as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for supplying temporary workers.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Senior UX/UI Designer required to play a crucial role in enhancing the User Experience of B2B Software products for this expanding SaaS provider to work remotely. You will have worked in a senior UX position for a software provider or solutions provider and be keen on the opportunity to progress into a Lead role. You will take responsibility for ensuring their platform is intuitive, visually appealing and aligns with the diverse needs and preferences of the user base. Collaboration with internal teams to design and delivery high quality features and enhancements, user research, wireframes, user flows and interactive prototypes will all be part of this job. You will also mentor UI/UX Designers to further develop their skills. Salary : To £65K + benefits (25 days holiday, plus bank holidays & birthday day off, pension, WFH allowance. Medical insurance, life insurance, tech loan scheme and regular social events.) Location : Remote (UK based as required to attend company events from time to time). Your skills and experience Proven background as a UX Designer including a strong portfolio of designing B2B software products with any B2C experience also beneficial. Any software product design experience in HR, HCM, Payroll, LMS or Recruitment industries ideal. Design tools such as Ketch, Adobe XD, Figma or similar. Solid understanding of user-centric design principles and methodologies. Knowledge of HMTL, CSS and JavaScript is a plus. Excellent communication and collaboration skills - able to effectively articulate design decisions, rationale and to positively influence decision-making. Must have worked in an Agile development environment. Enjoy working in a remote environment and can prioritise your time and workload. Have led projects and wants to continue helping team members to improve the quality of their designs and the product. Environment : They are a collaborative, friendly and supportive team that enjoy working on challenging technology solutions. It's a flexible, diverse and trusting culture that helps their people and business thrive. Zorba Consulting is operating as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for supplying temporary workers.
This is an area with great potential for development and growth. We are looking for an experienced person to drive this area of the business forward. This is an exciting opportunity to build a career with the largest independent builders' merchant in the UK. Working in our showroom in Colchester you will bring a passion for design and customer service; a driving licence is preferred. Duties and Responsibilities Guide customers through the full bathroom design and sales process Listen to customer needs and ensure their requirements are met Identify and recommend products best suited to customer needs Ensure customer satisfaction Pro-actively generate new business Provide excellent customer service. This role will involve working alternate Saturday mornings Qualifications and Skills Previous experience working in a similar role Sound knowledge of bathroom products Experience using 20-20 Fusion planning software or similar Confident dealing with customers The ability to build great customer relationships Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits In return, you can be a part of the UK's largest independent Builders Merchant and winner of many industry awards. Some of the benefits we offer include: A competitive pay package Generous discretionary bonus scheme Substantial staff discounts Training and development opportunities Holiday scheme which rewards length of service Perkbox discounts Contributory pension scheme Financial Planning Support Cycle to work scheme Free parking Enhanced Maternity Enhanced Paternity Substantial Employee Discount Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health Support MKM is the leading independent builders' merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 127 branches and over 3000 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the 'MKM family' for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!
May 16, 2024
Full time
This is an area with great potential for development and growth. We are looking for an experienced person to drive this area of the business forward. This is an exciting opportunity to build a career with the largest independent builders' merchant in the UK. Working in our showroom in Colchester you will bring a passion for design and customer service; a driving licence is preferred. Duties and Responsibilities Guide customers through the full bathroom design and sales process Listen to customer needs and ensure their requirements are met Identify and recommend products best suited to customer needs Ensure customer satisfaction Pro-actively generate new business Provide excellent customer service. This role will involve working alternate Saturday mornings Qualifications and Skills Previous experience working in a similar role Sound knowledge of bathroom products Experience using 20-20 Fusion planning software or similar Confident dealing with customers The ability to build great customer relationships Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Benefits In return, you can be a part of the UK's largest independent Builders Merchant and winner of many industry awards. Some of the benefits we offer include: A competitive pay package Generous discretionary bonus scheme Substantial staff discounts Training and development opportunities Holiday scheme which rewards length of service Perkbox discounts Contributory pension scheme Financial Planning Support Cycle to work scheme Free parking Enhanced Maternity Enhanced Paternity Substantial Employee Discount Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health Support MKM is the leading independent builders' merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 127 branches and over 3000 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the 'MKM family' for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!
M. K. M. BUILDING SUPPLIES
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Our successfu l GLOUCESTER branch is looking to recruit for the following role: Kitchen Sales Designer This is an area with great potential for development and growth. We are looking for an experienced person to drive this part of the business forward. This is an exciting opportunity to build a career with the largest independent builders' merchant in the UK. There is a requirement to work alternate Saturday mornings and a driving licence is preferred. Duties and Responsibilities Guide customers through the full kitchen design and sales process Listen to customer needs and ensure their requirements are met Identify and recommend products best suited to customer needs Ensure customer satisfaction Pro-actively generate new business Provide excellent customer service Qualifications and Skills Previous experience working in a similar role Sound knowledge of kitchen products Experience using 20-20 Fusion planning software or similar Confident dealing with customers The ability to build great customer relationships Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Benefits In return, you can be a part of the UK's largest independent Builders Merchant and winner of many industry awards. Some of the benefits we offer include: A competitive pay package Generous discretionary bonus scheme Substantial staff discounts Training and development opportunities Holiday scheme which rewards length of service Perkbox discounts Contributory pension scheme Financial Planning Support Cycle to work scheme Free parking Enhanced Maternity Enhanced Paternity Substantial Employee Discount Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health Support MKM is the leading independent builders' merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 127 branches and over 3000 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the 'MKM family' for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!
May 16, 2024
Full time
Our successfu l GLOUCESTER branch is looking to recruit for the following role: Kitchen Sales Designer This is an area with great potential for development and growth. We are looking for an experienced person to drive this part of the business forward. This is an exciting opportunity to build a career with the largest independent builders' merchant in the UK. There is a requirement to work alternate Saturday mornings and a driving licence is preferred. Duties and Responsibilities Guide customers through the full kitchen design and sales process Listen to customer needs and ensure their requirements are met Identify and recommend products best suited to customer needs Ensure customer satisfaction Pro-actively generate new business Provide excellent customer service Qualifications and Skills Previous experience working in a similar role Sound knowledge of kitchen products Experience using 20-20 Fusion planning software or similar Confident dealing with customers The ability to build great customer relationships Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Benefits In return, you can be a part of the UK's largest independent Builders Merchant and winner of many industry awards. Some of the benefits we offer include: A competitive pay package Generous discretionary bonus scheme Substantial staff discounts Training and development opportunities Holiday scheme which rewards length of service Perkbox discounts Contributory pension scheme Financial Planning Support Cycle to work scheme Free parking Enhanced Maternity Enhanced Paternity Substantial Employee Discount Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health Support MKM is the leading independent builders' merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 127 branches and over 3000 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the 'MKM family' for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!
Bókun, a fast-growing subsidiary of TripAdvisor Inc., is a leading reservation system and marketing platform for tours and activities operators globally that enables them to streamline their back-end operations and connect to an ecosystem of online travel websites to grow their business. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Senior Product Manager with a strong focus on delivering tangible outcomes through data-driven strategies. Collaborating intimately with our design and engineering teams, this individual will take the reins in propelling the growth of Bokun. With a particular focus on consumer-facing products and enhancing user experiences, this role stands as a pivotal driver of our company's success. What You'll Do Manage the core product lifecycle which includes feature iterations and new feature development): from ideation, discovery, design & development to release. Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create wireframes, user flows, and prototypes that meet user needs and business requirements. Work with engineering teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of features and enhancements. Leverage user research, conduct user testing, and gather feedback to continuously improve the experience and champion the voice of the customer. Find and evaluate problems to solve, rather than just document stakeholder requirements. Communicate the state of projects across teams, stakeholders as well as executives. Manage and prioritize the team's feature backlog to ensure focus on key objectives. Partner with the rest of the Product organization to continuously improve our processes. Skills & Experience 4+ years' experience in a product role for a consumer facing products A passion for creating user-centric products. Desire to work in a fast-paced, results drive environment with a diverse set of responsibilities. Proven ability to create, analyze and communicate analytics and performance metrics. Outstanding verbal, written and presentation skills. Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize. Proficiency with agile development Familiarity with UI/UX tech stack - Figma, Miro etc Solid analytical capability and experience in A/B testing Ability to collaborate with a global team, across multiple time zones. Open to travel for work Location: The ideal candidate would be located in Iceland or United Kingdom (hybrid or remote) Tripadvisor collects your personal data for the purposes of managing Tripadvisor's recruitment related activities as well as for organizational planning purposes globally. Consequently, Tripadvisor may use your personal data in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants including for example setting up and conducting interviews and tests, evaluating and assessing the results thereto and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes including the final recruitment. If you join Tripadvisor, the personal data collected will become part of your employment record. In all cases, Tripadvisor will retain your information for a period after your application. Tripadvisor retains this information for various reasons, including in case Tripadvisor faces a legal challenge in respect of a recruitment decision, to consider you for other current or future jobs and also to help us better understand, analyze and improve our recruitment processes. Tripadvisor does not disclose your personal data to unauthorized third parties. However, as a global corporation consisting of multiple affiliated companies in various countries, Tripadvisor has international sites and Tripadvisor uses resources located throughout the world. Tripadvisor may from time to time also use third parties to act on Tripadvisor's behalf. You agree to the fact that to the extent necessary your personal data may be transferred and/or disclosed to any company within Tripadvisor group of companies as well as to third parties acting on Tripadvisor's behalf, including also transfers to servers and databases outside the country where you provided Tripadvisor with your personal data. Such transfers may include for example transfers and/or disclosures outside the European Economic Area and to the United States of America, in order to contact your referees or to detect, prevent or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues, or to protect against harm to the rights, property or safety of Tripadvisor, our users, applicants, candidates, employees or the public or as otherwise required by law. We have put in place adequate safeguards with respect to the protection of your privacy, rights and freedoms, and the exercise of your rights.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Bókun, a fast-growing subsidiary of TripAdvisor Inc., is a leading reservation system and marketing platform for tours and activities operators globally that enables them to streamline their back-end operations and connect to an ecosystem of online travel websites to grow their business. We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Senior Product Manager with a strong focus on delivering tangible outcomes through data-driven strategies. Collaborating intimately with our design and engineering teams, this individual will take the reins in propelling the growth of Bokun. With a particular focus on consumer-facing products and enhancing user experiences, this role stands as a pivotal driver of our company's success. What You'll Do Manage the core product lifecycle which includes feature iterations and new feature development): from ideation, discovery, design & development to release. Collaborate with UX/UI designers to create wireframes, user flows, and prototypes that meet user needs and business requirements. Work with engineering teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of features and enhancements. Leverage user research, conduct user testing, and gather feedback to continuously improve the experience and champion the voice of the customer. Find and evaluate problems to solve, rather than just document stakeholder requirements. Communicate the state of projects across teams, stakeholders as well as executives. Manage and prioritize the team's feature backlog to ensure focus on key objectives. Partner with the rest of the Product organization to continuously improve our processes. Skills & Experience 4+ years' experience in a product role for a consumer facing products A passion for creating user-centric products. Desire to work in a fast-paced, results drive environment with a diverse set of responsibilities. Proven ability to create, analyze and communicate analytics and performance metrics. Outstanding verbal, written and presentation skills. Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize. Proficiency with agile development Familiarity with UI/UX tech stack - Figma, Miro etc Solid analytical capability and experience in A/B testing Ability to collaborate with a global team, across multiple time zones. Open to travel for work Location: The ideal candidate would be located in Iceland or United Kingdom (hybrid or remote) Tripadvisor collects your personal data for the purposes of managing Tripadvisor's recruitment related activities as well as for organizational planning purposes globally. Consequently, Tripadvisor may use your personal data in relation to the evaluation and selection of applicants including for example setting up and conducting interviews and tests, evaluating and assessing the results thereto and as is otherwise needed in the recruitment processes including the final recruitment. If you join Tripadvisor, the personal data collected will become part of your employment record. In all cases, Tripadvisor will retain your information for a period after your application. Tripadvisor retains this information for various reasons, including in case Tripadvisor faces a legal challenge in respect of a recruitment decision, to consider you for other current or future jobs and also to help us better understand, analyze and improve our recruitment processes. Tripadvisor does not disclose your personal data to unauthorized third parties. However, as a global corporation consisting of multiple affiliated companies in various countries, Tripadvisor has international sites and Tripadvisor uses resources located throughout the world. Tripadvisor may from time to time also use third parties to act on Tripadvisor's behalf. You agree to the fact that to the extent necessary your personal data may be transferred and/or disclosed to any company within Tripadvisor group of companies as well as to third parties acting on Tripadvisor's behalf, including also transfers to servers and databases outside the country where you provided Tripadvisor with your personal data. Such transfers may include for example transfers and/or disclosures outside the European Economic Area and to the United States of America, in order to contact your referees or to detect, prevent or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues, or to protect against harm to the rights, property or safety of Tripadvisor, our users, applicants, candidates, employees or the public or as otherwise required by law. We have put in place adequate safeguards with respect to the protection of your privacy, rights and freedoms, and the exercise of your rights.
Job Title: Creative Director Salary: £70k-£90k Location: London (hybrid) role requires occasional travel to the Middle East Do you crave shaping the future of creative experiences through cutting-edge technology? Are you a visionary leader who thrives on inspiring and fostering exceptional creative talent? If so, then we want to hear from you! I am working with a creative technology agency that pushes the boundaries of creativity by merging exceptional design with cutting-edge technology to craft unforgettable experiences for their clients, working across retail, property development and workspaces. They are looking for a passionate and experienced Creative Director to join their growing team and lead the charge in crafting the future of creative technology. Requirements: Lead and manage a mixed team of developers, designers, and creative professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in a creative leadership role, ideally within a creative technology agency. Have a proven track record of developing and delivering high-impact creative campaigns across various platforms, including AR/VR, interactive installations, and digital experiences. Hold a deep understanding of the latest design trends and technologies and how they can be leveraged to achieve marketing and branding goals. Thrive in a collaborative environment and have exceptional interpersonal skills to lead, inspire, and mentor a talented team of designers, developers, and technologists. Are an effective communicator who can contribute to the creative process by offering technical insights and solutions that elevate the creative vision. Have a strong understanding of project management principles and the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. Translate creative concepts into achievable technical plans and strategies, ensuring projects align with the agency's goals. Work closely with project managers, designers, and developers to oversee the technical aspects of projects from the initial concept right through to completion. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to fully understand their needs and vision, ensuring the final product surpasses their expectations. Contribute to the creative process by offering technical insights and solutions that elevate the creative vision. Senior Leadership Experience: Proven track record of contributing to a senior leadership team. Experience leading development for shorter-term, project-based work. Experience with physical, interactive applications. Understanding of hardware integration, touchscreens, and various HCI devices. Champions best practices and empowers team members for success. Pragmatic in finding solutions amidst multiple constraints and viewpoints, ensuring on-time/budget delivery and acting as a voice for the team. Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of work across diverse digital platforms, highlighting contributions to both creative and technical aspects. Expertise in modern web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) and familiarity with server-side programming languages and frameworks. Experience with digital media software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite), interactive design, and user experience best practices. Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team. Ideally holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Digital Media, or a related field. Understanding of digital production methodologies. 12+ years of experience in a similar role within a creative agency or digital production environment. We Offer The opportunity to be at the forefront of creative technology, shaping the future of how brands connect with audiences. A collaborative and dynamic work environment where your creativity will be valued and celebrated. Competitive salary and benefits package. The chance to work on a diverse range of projects with some of the world's leading brands. If you're a creative visionary with a passion for technology and a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your CV and portfolio showcasing your most relevant work.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Creative Director Salary: £70k-£90k Location: London (hybrid) role requires occasional travel to the Middle East Do you crave shaping the future of creative experiences through cutting-edge technology? Are you a visionary leader who thrives on inspiring and fostering exceptional creative talent? If so, then we want to hear from you! I am working with a creative technology agency that pushes the boundaries of creativity by merging exceptional design with cutting-edge technology to craft unforgettable experiences for their clients, working across retail, property development and workspaces. They are looking for a passionate and experienced Creative Director to join their growing team and lead the charge in crafting the future of creative technology. Requirements: Lead and manage a mixed team of developers, designers, and creative professionals, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Possess a minimum of 10 years of experience in a creative leadership role, ideally within a creative technology agency. Have a proven track record of developing and delivering high-impact creative campaigns across various platforms, including AR/VR, interactive installations, and digital experiences. Hold a deep understanding of the latest design trends and technologies and how they can be leveraged to achieve marketing and branding goals. Thrive in a collaborative environment and have exceptional interpersonal skills to lead, inspire, and mentor a talented team of designers, developers, and technologists. Are an effective communicator who can contribute to the creative process by offering technical insights and solutions that elevate the creative vision. Have a strong understanding of project management principles and the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. Translate creative concepts into achievable technical plans and strategies, ensuring projects align with the agency's goals. Work closely with project managers, designers, and developers to oversee the technical aspects of projects from the initial concept right through to completion. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to fully understand their needs and vision, ensuring the final product surpasses their expectations. Contribute to the creative process by offering technical insights and solutions that elevate the creative vision. Senior Leadership Experience: Proven track record of contributing to a senior leadership team. Experience leading development for shorter-term, project-based work. Experience with physical, interactive applications. Understanding of hardware integration, touchscreens, and various HCI devices. Champions best practices and empowers team members for success. Pragmatic in finding solutions amidst multiple constraints and viewpoints, ensuring on-time/budget delivery and acting as a voice for the team. Strong portfolio showcasing a variety of work across diverse digital platforms, highlighting contributions to both creative and technical aspects. Expertise in modern web technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) and familiarity with server-side programming languages and frameworks. Experience with digital media software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite), interactive design, and user experience best practices. Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team. Ideally holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Digital Media, or a related field. Understanding of digital production methodologies. 12+ years of experience in a similar role within a creative agency or digital production environment. We Offer The opportunity to be at the forefront of creative technology, shaping the future of how brands connect with audiences. A collaborative and dynamic work environment where your creativity will be valued and celebrated. Competitive salary and benefits package. The chance to work on a diverse range of projects with some of the world's leading brands. If you're a creative visionary with a passion for technology and a proven track record of leading high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your CV and portfolio showcasing your most relevant work.
Job Type: Full-time Location: Guildford Salary: £30k - £40k Reed Marketing and Creative are on the hunt for a Graphic Designer with 3-5 years of experience to join the team at a rapidly growing consumer brand. As the Graphic Designer, you will play a pivotal role in developing the brand across various mediums, enhancing communication with customers, and establishing their presence as the UK's leading specialists. Day to Day of the role: Collaborate with the Brand Director and current Graphic Designer on a range of creative projects. Design print artwork, including product packaging and instruction manuals for multiple markets. Produce graphics for sales materials, exhibition stands, presentations, marketing campaigns, and email newsletters. Work on enhancing both the UK and EU websites and blog with creative graphical content. Create and produce content for key social platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, including images, videos, stories, and reels. Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years' experience in Graphic Design. Proficient in Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Familiarity with Figma. Social media savvy, with an understanding of Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Experience in product photography and editing is ideal but not required. Knowledge of product renders and video editing would be advantageous. Benefits: 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays per year. An extra day off for your birthday. An additional 2 days of holiday to use between Christmas and New Year. Monthly team socials. Pension - standard government Nest scheme. This permanent position offers the chance to be involved in a variety of exciting projects. The ideal candidate would be expected to come into the office twice a week. To apply for this Graphic Designer role, please submit your CV and portfolio.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Job Type: Full-time Location: Guildford Salary: £30k - £40k Reed Marketing and Creative are on the hunt for a Graphic Designer with 3-5 years of experience to join the team at a rapidly growing consumer brand. As the Graphic Designer, you will play a pivotal role in developing the brand across various mediums, enhancing communication with customers, and establishing their presence as the UK's leading specialists. Day to Day of the role: Collaborate with the Brand Director and current Graphic Designer on a range of creative projects. Design print artwork, including product packaging and instruction manuals for multiple markets. Produce graphics for sales materials, exhibition stands, presentations, marketing campaigns, and email newsletters. Work on enhancing both the UK and EU websites and blog with creative graphical content. Create and produce content for key social platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, including images, videos, stories, and reels. Required Skills & Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years' experience in Graphic Design. Proficient in Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator. Familiarity with Figma. Social media savvy, with an understanding of Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Experience in product photography and editing is ideal but not required. Knowledge of product renders and video editing would be advantageous. Benefits: 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays per year. An extra day off for your birthday. An additional 2 days of holiday to use between Christmas and New Year. Monthly team socials. Pension - standard government Nest scheme. This permanent position offers the chance to be involved in a variety of exciting projects. The ideal candidate would be expected to come into the office twice a week. To apply for this Graphic Designer role, please submit your CV and portfolio.
Job Title: Systems Engineer Location: Bristol / Stevenage / Bolton (Hybrid) Pay Range: Up to £55,000, company bonus, 14% pension, overtime pay, flexi leave (up to 15 days), enhanced parental leave, and loads more. Contract Type: Permanent Do you want to work on vital defence industry projects, helping bring big ideas to life? Do you want to work on end-to-end System Engineering, working on projects from concept, through to delivery? If so, Omega is now supporting this world-leading weapons systems designer, developer, and manufacturer, searching for a Systems Engineer to join them in this exciting period of growth and transformation, with innovation at the heart of their operations. Founded in 2001, after the merger of four key, global weapons manufacturers joining forces and having backing from three of the world's most well recognised and successful brands within the industry, they have gone on to become a well-respected business joining forces with various government organisations globally to enable armed forces across Land, Air, and Sea. They offer a catalogue of various systems and solutions, all in active use within operations worldwide, and are always developing new programs and solutions to drive reliability, excellence, and experience for their customers. The Systems Engineer will be working on cutting-edge and groundbreaking solutions and will be able to adapt to new engineering solutions and work across a range of product lifecycles including requirements definition, design generation, as well as supporting the product into delivery. Key Responsibilities Systems Engineer Requirements and Use Case analysis Carry out concept assessments, and design trade studies System architecture design and functional modelling Performance assessment and systems behaviour analysis Verification, Validation, and Certification Model-based engineering techniques Work across the product lifecycle If applicable, lead a team of engineers or assist in mentorship Qualifications & Requirements Systems Engineer Strong Systems Engineering background, with an appreciation for full product lifecycle Great Communication skills, with a strong desire to build relationships System Engineering practitioner, with a proven record working with requirements and design Experience within the Defence, or similar, industry, would be desirable Experience using; DOORS, IMB Engineering Workflow Management, or other relevant tools, is desirable What we can offer Systems Engineer Competitive salary of £55,000 (DOE) A company bonus, up to £2,500 per annum 14% Pension Dynamic Working and Flexi Leave Enhanced Parental Leave Overtime pay outside of 37.5 hours On-site facilities such as Gym, Canteens, and more Learning budgets, financial advice, and more If you re looking for a rewarding, challenging, but rewarding and interesting Systems Engineer position, then click APPLY today and one of our team will be in touch. For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website (url removed) Omega is an employment business specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Systems Engineer Location: Bristol / Stevenage / Bolton (Hybrid) Pay Range: Up to £55,000, company bonus, 14% pension, overtime pay, flexi leave (up to 15 days), enhanced parental leave, and loads more. Contract Type: Permanent Do you want to work on vital defence industry projects, helping bring big ideas to life? Do you want to work on end-to-end System Engineering, working on projects from concept, through to delivery? If so, Omega is now supporting this world-leading weapons systems designer, developer, and manufacturer, searching for a Systems Engineer to join them in this exciting period of growth and transformation, with innovation at the heart of their operations. Founded in 2001, after the merger of four key, global weapons manufacturers joining forces and having backing from three of the world's most well recognised and successful brands within the industry, they have gone on to become a well-respected business joining forces with various government organisations globally to enable armed forces across Land, Air, and Sea. They offer a catalogue of various systems and solutions, all in active use within operations worldwide, and are always developing new programs and solutions to drive reliability, excellence, and experience for their customers. The Systems Engineer will be working on cutting-edge and groundbreaking solutions and will be able to adapt to new engineering solutions and work across a range of product lifecycles including requirements definition, design generation, as well as supporting the product into delivery. Key Responsibilities Systems Engineer Requirements and Use Case analysis Carry out concept assessments, and design trade studies System architecture design and functional modelling Performance assessment and systems behaviour analysis Verification, Validation, and Certification Model-based engineering techniques Work across the product lifecycle If applicable, lead a team of engineers or assist in mentorship Qualifications & Requirements Systems Engineer Strong Systems Engineering background, with an appreciation for full product lifecycle Great Communication skills, with a strong desire to build relationships System Engineering practitioner, with a proven record working with requirements and design Experience within the Defence, or similar, industry, would be desirable Experience using; DOORS, IMB Engineering Workflow Management, or other relevant tools, is desirable What we can offer Systems Engineer Competitive salary of £55,000 (DOE) A company bonus, up to £2,500 per annum 14% Pension Dynamic Working and Flexi Leave Enhanced Parental Leave Overtime pay outside of 37.5 hours On-site facilities such as Gym, Canteens, and more Learning budgets, financial advice, and more If you re looking for a rewarding, challenging, but rewarding and interesting Systems Engineer position, then click APPLY today and one of our team will be in touch. For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website (url removed) Omega is an employment business specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Digital Designer - Motion & Video - Luxury Jewellery Brand Location: London (Hendon Central), Days in Office: Hybrid - 1 or 2 times a week depending on meetings Salary: £25k - £40k Benefits: Associated Benefits When was the last time a business you engaged with or bought something from a brand advertising on Instagram or Tiktok? What made it stand out? I'm willing to bet, you can't really remember. And yet you're a Motion & Video Designer. So you should know better. Right? Heck, you could do better! You just want the right brand to go do it with. Right? How about this: A jewellery retailer which specialises in high-quality luxury goods Fast growth firm, offering a sustainable product They've already got around 1 million customers, and are looking to add more customers to their family. A full remit to create engaging motion on video content that's predominantly delivered across social. Your audience will be discerning with expectations for high-quality content with similarly high production values. So an understanding of the luxury market and how customers tend to purchase is essential to the needs of this role. This is retail, so the environment will be fast-paced with quick turnarounds to meet certain trading deadlines. Especially around specific calendar trading points like Black Friday, Christmas, Valentines, etc. Projects can vary in complexity and scale, and can run between 2 weeks and be quite large. To be quite quick and fast and need just a couple of days to turn around. But with each, the output has to be on point and align to the brand. The environment itself really similar to what you might find in a Growth Marketing or an eCommerce agency but in-house, working directly for the brand. It's a well-oiled machine which functions day-to-day very effectively and well organised. ABOUT THE ROLE The role is going to be working directly with the Marketing Director, she is a truly inspiring leader with a great marketing pedigree within premium and luxury brands. You will work with them to help create a portfolio of engaging motion/video content, with the ambition to make Social Media a major customer acquisition channel. Your role has a roadmap to grow and expand once you've hit key milestones in the company's Digital Transformation. The sky is the limit, with the opportunity for you to develop into becoming a Motion/Video expert who will keep an eye on trends and constantly be coming to the table with new ideas. The brand is particularly focused on short form video content and educating its customers on the world of sustainable diamonds and jewellery. Another key part of this role will be to look at the business' Social holistically. They have a great foundation of Digital Design activity internally but are now looking for a dedicated professional who is an expert in Motion/Video to join the team. They want to build long term relationships with their customers, as jewellery is bought to mark life occasions. So they want to be front of mind when those occasions arise. RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with the Senior Digital Designer to conceptualise and design print and digital media, emphasising video editing and motion design for paid advertising campaigns across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Develop animations, videos, and multimedia content that adhere to brand guidelines and project objectives, with a specific emphasis on optimising content for each platform's unique audience and requirements. Lead the editing and post-production process for video content, ensuring that each piece is polished and optimised for maximum impact across all paid advertising platforms. Craft visually appealing designs that effectively communicate with our target audience, leveraging your expertise in video editing to create compelling narratives. Stay abreast of design trends and best practices in video advertising across various platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, to ensure our content remains innovative and competitive. Manage multiple projects concurrently and consistently meet deadlines, adapting quickly to the fast-paced nature of digital advertising. Support on other ad hoc digital design requirements and requests. EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro), with a strong focus on video editing and motion design for paid advertising campaigns across multiple platforms. Deep understanding of video editing principles and techniques, including the ability to tailor content for specific platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Experience with creating content optimised for each platform's unique specifications and audience preferences, ensuring maximum engagement and effectiveness. Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, where quick turnarounds and tight deadlines are common in the world of digital advertising. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for working within a creative team and effectively executing paid advertising campaigns. Ability to take direction effectively while also demonstrating independent initiative, particularly in exploring innovative approaches to video advertising across various platforms. Outstanding organisational skills with the capacity to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring that deadlines are consistently met in the dynamic world of digital advertising. Relevant experience in a design role. TO APPLY If you think you've got what it takes, you can share your Linkedin profile or email me a CV - it doesn't have to be up to date, we can work on that once you decide you want to take this forward. Or, for a chat and more information please contact me on: Max Tullis-Turner Practice Lead, DigitalBlue m
May 15, 2024
Full time
Digital Designer - Motion & Video - Luxury Jewellery Brand Location: London (Hendon Central), Days in Office: Hybrid - 1 or 2 times a week depending on meetings Salary: £25k - £40k Benefits: Associated Benefits When was the last time a business you engaged with or bought something from a brand advertising on Instagram or Tiktok? What made it stand out? I'm willing to bet, you can't really remember. And yet you're a Motion & Video Designer. So you should know better. Right? Heck, you could do better! You just want the right brand to go do it with. Right? How about this: A jewellery retailer which specialises in high-quality luxury goods Fast growth firm, offering a sustainable product They've already got around 1 million customers, and are looking to add more customers to their family. A full remit to create engaging motion on video content that's predominantly delivered across social. Your audience will be discerning with expectations for high-quality content with similarly high production values. So an understanding of the luxury market and how customers tend to purchase is essential to the needs of this role. This is retail, so the environment will be fast-paced with quick turnarounds to meet certain trading deadlines. Especially around specific calendar trading points like Black Friday, Christmas, Valentines, etc. Projects can vary in complexity and scale, and can run between 2 weeks and be quite large. To be quite quick and fast and need just a couple of days to turn around. But with each, the output has to be on point and align to the brand. The environment itself really similar to what you might find in a Growth Marketing or an eCommerce agency but in-house, working directly for the brand. It's a well-oiled machine which functions day-to-day very effectively and well organised. ABOUT THE ROLE The role is going to be working directly with the Marketing Director, she is a truly inspiring leader with a great marketing pedigree within premium and luxury brands. You will work with them to help create a portfolio of engaging motion/video content, with the ambition to make Social Media a major customer acquisition channel. Your role has a roadmap to grow and expand once you've hit key milestones in the company's Digital Transformation. The sky is the limit, with the opportunity for you to develop into becoming a Motion/Video expert who will keep an eye on trends and constantly be coming to the table with new ideas. The brand is particularly focused on short form video content and educating its customers on the world of sustainable diamonds and jewellery. Another key part of this role will be to look at the business' Social holistically. They have a great foundation of Digital Design activity internally but are now looking for a dedicated professional who is an expert in Motion/Video to join the team. They want to build long term relationships with their customers, as jewellery is bought to mark life occasions. So they want to be front of mind when those occasions arise. RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with the Senior Digital Designer to conceptualise and design print and digital media, emphasising video editing and motion design for paid advertising campaigns across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Develop animations, videos, and multimedia content that adhere to brand guidelines and project objectives, with a specific emphasis on optimising content for each platform's unique audience and requirements. Lead the editing and post-production process for video content, ensuring that each piece is polished and optimised for maximum impact across all paid advertising platforms. Craft visually appealing designs that effectively communicate with our target audience, leveraging your expertise in video editing to create compelling narratives. Stay abreast of design trends and best practices in video advertising across various platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, to ensure our content remains innovative and competitive. Manage multiple projects concurrently and consistently meet deadlines, adapting quickly to the fast-paced nature of digital advertising. Support on other ad hoc digital design requirements and requests. EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro), with a strong focus on video editing and motion design for paid advertising campaigns across multiple platforms. Deep understanding of video editing principles and techniques, including the ability to tailor content for specific platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Experience with creating content optimised for each platform's unique specifications and audience preferences, ensuring maximum engagement and effectiveness. Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, where quick turnarounds and tight deadlines are common in the world of digital advertising. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for working within a creative team and effectively executing paid advertising campaigns. Ability to take direction effectively while also demonstrating independent initiative, particularly in exploring innovative approaches to video advertising across various platforms. Outstanding organisational skills with the capacity to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring that deadlines are consistently met in the dynamic world of digital advertising. Relevant experience in a design role. TO APPLY If you think you've got what it takes, you can share your Linkedin profile or email me a CV - it doesn't have to be up to date, we can work on that once you decide you want to take this forward. Or, for a chat and more information please contact me on: Max Tullis-Turner Practice Lead, DigitalBlue m
Would you like to be part of an employee-owned, multi award- winning architecture practice whose desire is to make spaces and places that improve lives? We are a UK & Ireland practice with strong connections across all of our studios in Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Sheffield, Cardiff and London. We work collaboratively as one team structured by sector, sharing resources, knowledge and skills. Ranked as one of the top 25 largest practices in the UK this year, other recent accolades include: Best Companies Top 50 Best Mid Sized Companies to work for 2023 Winner Building Awards: Architectural Practice of the Year2022 Winner Building Awards: Every Person Counts, the people strategy award Winner AJ100 Sustainability Innovation of the Year 2022 Winner AJ100 Awards Employer of the Year Award 2021 We are looking for a Head of Sustainability to lead our inhouse team to drive our sustainability ambitions and provide leadership for our talented multidisciplinary designers across our studios in the UK and Eire. The individual should have a background in sustainability and architecture to align with our ambitions for an integrated approach to design and research. This is an exciting time to join HLM Architects with several high-profile projects underway including the large-scale Passivhaus CHATIC development, a deep retrofit for new sustainable Chemistry facilities and a Passivhaus SEN school. These add to an extensive built portfolio including low-carbon designs for the National Manaufacturing Insititure of Scotland (NMIS), The Wave for the University of Sheffield and Pencoedtre School. The successful candidate will exhibit the following skills/ experience: Experience working in a UK architecture/ environmental design practice. Ability to lead current and future sustainability initiatives with inhouse and external teams Technical capability and understanding of UK legislation and guidance in relation to environmental sustainability issues. Self-motivated with a passion for design, the quality of the environment and client satisfaction Great communication skills, verbal, written and presentation - and experience of delivering high-profile speaking engagements on environmental topics A sound understanding of sustainable building design and delivery Recent experience of working on wholelife net zero carbon buildings and of delivering/ managing the production of thermal, overheating, daylighting and embodied carbon models/analysis using standard industry methodologies. Responsibilities of the role include: Develop, monitor, and measure performance against our Strategic Objectives and Sustainability Roadmap. Working with the board and marketing team on key PR material. Develop a sustainability platform within the company project information systems. Create and maintain resources for teams Assisting project teams Identify key team members to support our objectives Be part of the business strategic plan to make HLM's business operations zero carbon by 2030. We offer a blended work model with a flexible approach to studio and remote working, along with a friendly studio environment, an award-winning lifestyle package, and a commitment to your personal development through the HLM Academy. Diversity, inclusion and belonging (DIB) is at the core of our business. We advocate equal opportunities, creating an inclusive working environment for all. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different mode please contact our HR team for assistance If you think this role could be for you, please send your CV and examples of your work. HLM Architects is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Locations London, Sheffield, Belfast, Cardiff, Glasgow Remote status Hybrid Remote We provide a comprehensive Lifestyle Package to everyone which includes , paid subscriptions, bike to work scheme, Season ticket travel loans, additional maternity and parental leave, rewards and discount shopping vouchers and an annual training allowance. Health Cash Plan We also provide a health cash plan with over £1,000 to spend on optical and dental treatments, wellbeing and complementary therapies, chiropody, health screening, 24 hour confidential advice line and 6 face to face counselling sessions each year. SMARTBlend Recognising lifestyles are complex and we all have competing responsibilities, we offer a blended work model with a flexible approach to studio and remote working. This flexible approach supports job sharing, part time, term time and staggered hours, home working, back to work schemes for parents, keeping in touch days, career breaks, sabbaticals and condensed hours.We recognise no one size fits all. Providing a great studio environment is only part of the equation and flexible ways of working gives us more richness, diversity and choice for how we can work most effectively. We're a sociable bunch and have a full social calendar providing a chance to further connect and involve families too. Our enthusiastic social committee organise a range of events to suit everyone from Angling to Zorbing. The HLM Academy supports everyone along their career journey, capturing passions, driving innovation and equipping individuals with skills to navigate an ever-evolving world. It's underpinned by a skills and behaviour framework and centred around our core values. Everyone is enrolled on day one, stepping into a bespoke learning pathway with insight from a profiling tool called PROPHET; recognising that all individuals are unique. Workplace & culture We would not be able to achieve what we do without the passion, commitment and enthusiasm of our team. Over 200 talented individuals fill our studios, connected at both regional and national level, bringing diversity of thought to every aspect of our business. We work as one team across our studios, collaborating and sharing new ideas and best practice through open and honest communication, creating strong relationships and great friendships along the way. Our nurturing culture encourages thoughtfulness and creativity, and we surround everyone with the right mix of resources and a working environment to energise and inspire; supporting everyone to grow and flourish. About HLM Architects We're architecture, landscape and interior specialists with deep sector insight. We listen and respond to the ambitions of our clients and understand the needs of the people who use the places and spaces we create. Places of education that inspire, healthcare environments that nurture, homes that are part of thriving communities, and infrastructure that is sustainable in every sense. It is this sense of social purpose that drives us on and is at the heart of everything we do. Founded in 1964 Co-workers 180 Multiple locations Hybrid Remote Head of Sustainability Would you like to be part of an employee-owned, multi award- winning architecture practice whose desire is to make spaces and places that improve lives?
May 15, 2024
Full time
Would you like to be part of an employee-owned, multi award- winning architecture practice whose desire is to make spaces and places that improve lives? We are a UK & Ireland practice with strong connections across all of our studios in Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow, Sheffield, Cardiff and London. We work collaboratively as one team structured by sector, sharing resources, knowledge and skills. Ranked as one of the top 25 largest practices in the UK this year, other recent accolades include: Best Companies Top 50 Best Mid Sized Companies to work for 2023 Winner Building Awards: Architectural Practice of the Year2022 Winner Building Awards: Every Person Counts, the people strategy award Winner AJ100 Sustainability Innovation of the Year 2022 Winner AJ100 Awards Employer of the Year Award 2021 We are looking for a Head of Sustainability to lead our inhouse team to drive our sustainability ambitions and provide leadership for our talented multidisciplinary designers across our studios in the UK and Eire. The individual should have a background in sustainability and architecture to align with our ambitions for an integrated approach to design and research. This is an exciting time to join HLM Architects with several high-profile projects underway including the large-scale Passivhaus CHATIC development, a deep retrofit for new sustainable Chemistry facilities and a Passivhaus SEN school. These add to an extensive built portfolio including low-carbon designs for the National Manaufacturing Insititure of Scotland (NMIS), The Wave for the University of Sheffield and Pencoedtre School. The successful candidate will exhibit the following skills/ experience: Experience working in a UK architecture/ environmental design practice. Ability to lead current and future sustainability initiatives with inhouse and external teams Technical capability and understanding of UK legislation and guidance in relation to environmental sustainability issues. Self-motivated with a passion for design, the quality of the environment and client satisfaction Great communication skills, verbal, written and presentation - and experience of delivering high-profile speaking engagements on environmental topics A sound understanding of sustainable building design and delivery Recent experience of working on wholelife net zero carbon buildings and of delivering/ managing the production of thermal, overheating, daylighting and embodied carbon models/analysis using standard industry methodologies. Responsibilities of the role include: Develop, monitor, and measure performance against our Strategic Objectives and Sustainability Roadmap. Working with the board and marketing team on key PR material. Develop a sustainability platform within the company project information systems. Create and maintain resources for teams Assisting project teams Identify key team members to support our objectives Be part of the business strategic plan to make HLM's business operations zero carbon by 2030. We offer a blended work model with a flexible approach to studio and remote working, along with a friendly studio environment, an award-winning lifestyle package, and a commitment to your personal development through the HLM Academy. Diversity, inclusion and belonging (DIB) is at the core of our business. We advocate equal opportunities, creating an inclusive working environment for all. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different mode please contact our HR team for assistance If you think this role could be for you, please send your CV and examples of your work. HLM Architects is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Locations London, Sheffield, Belfast, Cardiff, Glasgow Remote status Hybrid Remote We provide a comprehensive Lifestyle Package to everyone which includes , paid subscriptions, bike to work scheme, Season ticket travel loans, additional maternity and parental leave, rewards and discount shopping vouchers and an annual training allowance. Health Cash Plan We also provide a health cash plan with over £1,000 to spend on optical and dental treatments, wellbeing and complementary therapies, chiropody, health screening, 24 hour confidential advice line and 6 face to face counselling sessions each year. SMARTBlend Recognising lifestyles are complex and we all have competing responsibilities, we offer a blended work model with a flexible approach to studio and remote working. This flexible approach supports job sharing, part time, term time and staggered hours, home working, back to work schemes for parents, keeping in touch days, career breaks, sabbaticals and condensed hours.We recognise no one size fits all. Providing a great studio environment is only part of the equation and flexible ways of working gives us more richness, diversity and choice for how we can work most effectively. We're a sociable bunch and have a full social calendar providing a chance to further connect and involve families too. Our enthusiastic social committee organise a range of events to suit everyone from Angling to Zorbing. The HLM Academy supports everyone along their career journey, capturing passions, driving innovation and equipping individuals with skills to navigate an ever-evolving world. It's underpinned by a skills and behaviour framework and centred around our core values. Everyone is enrolled on day one, stepping into a bespoke learning pathway with insight from a profiling tool called PROPHET; recognising that all individuals are unique. Workplace & culture We would not be able to achieve what we do without the passion, commitment and enthusiasm of our team. Over 200 talented individuals fill our studios, connected at both regional and national level, bringing diversity of thought to every aspect of our business. We work as one team across our studios, collaborating and sharing new ideas and best practice through open and honest communication, creating strong relationships and great friendships along the way. Our nurturing culture encourages thoughtfulness and creativity, and we surround everyone with the right mix of resources and a working environment to energise and inspire; supporting everyone to grow and flourish. About HLM Architects We're architecture, landscape and interior specialists with deep sector insight. We listen and respond to the ambitions of our clients and understand the needs of the people who use the places and spaces we create. Places of education that inspire, healthcare environments that nurture, homes that are part of thriving communities, and infrastructure that is sustainable in every sense. It is this sense of social purpose that drives us on and is at the heart of everything we do. Founded in 1964 Co-workers 180 Multiple locations Hybrid Remote Head of Sustainability Would you like to be part of an employee-owned, multi award- winning architecture practice whose desire is to make spaces and places that improve lives?