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Cramlington, Northumberland
Reporting to the Central Administration Manager, the successful candidate will have experience in the Telecommunications or utility industry, specifically in a Streetworks or a permitting role. This role is office based, the successful candidate will be responsible for liaising with the field based engineering teams to ensure the monitoring, permit coordination & the implementation & tracking of ro click apply for full job details
May 18, 2024
Full time
Reporting to the Central Administration Manager, the successful candidate will have experience in the Telecommunications or utility industry, specifically in a Streetworks or a permitting role. This role is office based, the successful candidate will be responsible for liaising with the field based engineering teams to ensure the monitoring, permit coordination & the implementation & tracking of ro click apply for full job details
Investment Sales Analyst Are you keen to embark on an exciting journey to learn and grow, gaining valuable experience on all aspects of a proposal development lifecycle? We are looking for someone to join our Investment Pursuit sales team to oversee all aspects of a proposal lifecycle from RFPs (Request for Proposal) to presentation/pitch decks to presentation coaching for Aon's UK investment department. If you're eager to develop new skills, we want to hear from you! The investment sales team oversee all aspects of the proposal development lifecycle. We collaborate with portfolio managers, operations teams, client consultants, actuaries, insurance specialists among others to ensure that we showcase the best of Aon to our clients. We are looking for someone who is passionate about distilling Aon's knowledge and experience into the key points that matter for a client. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like The role will encompass all sales channels within the investment department, including advisory and fiduciary services, as well as providing assistance in emerging areas such as insurance and responsible investment. This role provides an unparalleled opportunity to: Learn about our diverse client base and the latest innovative ideas and solutions Collaborate with some of the most senior members of the investment, retirement and commercial teams, especially for larger or collaborative bids Learn about our specialist functions such as delegated operations, manager selection, risk settlement etc Learn about our client-focused investment sales process and develop persuasive writing skills Provide guidance to junior members of the investment pursuit and bid teams Over time, this role will provide opportunity for development in many areas across the investment and commercial teams. How this opportunity is different Our Investment Pursuit Consultants are actively involved in the sales processes, gaining early exposure to crafting RFPs and presentation/pitch materials. They build networks with senior stakeholders gaining first-hand experience through presentation/pitch rehearsals, acquiring valuable tools and techniques for future use. They are then able to take leading roles in other areas of the business using the skills they have developed. We have a robust and healthy sales pipeline and are seeking an individual to oversee investment sales projects, manage stakeholders, draft content and produce charts and tables following data analysis. Skills and experience that will lead to success Working within a busy, focused and collaborative team key tasks will include: IMC or CFA qualification or willingness to pursue with study support Collaborating with all the teams within the investment department (including lead consultants, portfolio management, risk, legal, ODD, manager research, asset allocation, middle office, reporting etc) to obtain accurate information and compelling case studies for bid documents Preparing first drafts of Executive Summaries Coordinating content from the bid team for standard RFP responses Preparing tailored answers to key questions under the direction of lead advisors/consultants. Helping to prepare due diligence questionnaires for intermediaries such as Third Party Evaluators (TPEs) Articulating the key points for a bid in a clear and concise manner to ensure consistency of messaging and emphasise competitive advantages Preparing the first draft of slides for a client pitch Coordinating pitch rehearsals and providing feedback to the pitch teams Working on ad hoc projects to further our success in sales How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email
May 18, 2024
Full time
Investment Sales Analyst Are you keen to embark on an exciting journey to learn and grow, gaining valuable experience on all aspects of a proposal development lifecycle? We are looking for someone to join our Investment Pursuit sales team to oversee all aspects of a proposal lifecycle from RFPs (Request for Proposal) to presentation/pitch decks to presentation coaching for Aon's UK investment department. If you're eager to develop new skills, we want to hear from you! The investment sales team oversee all aspects of the proposal development lifecycle. We collaborate with portfolio managers, operations teams, client consultants, actuaries, insurance specialists among others to ensure that we showcase the best of Aon to our clients. We are looking for someone who is passionate about distilling Aon's knowledge and experience into the key points that matter for a client. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. What the day will look like The role will encompass all sales channels within the investment department, including advisory and fiduciary services, as well as providing assistance in emerging areas such as insurance and responsible investment. This role provides an unparalleled opportunity to: Learn about our diverse client base and the latest innovative ideas and solutions Collaborate with some of the most senior members of the investment, retirement and commercial teams, especially for larger or collaborative bids Learn about our specialist functions such as delegated operations, manager selection, risk settlement etc Learn about our client-focused investment sales process and develop persuasive writing skills Provide guidance to junior members of the investment pursuit and bid teams Over time, this role will provide opportunity for development in many areas across the investment and commercial teams. How this opportunity is different Our Investment Pursuit Consultants are actively involved in the sales processes, gaining early exposure to crafting RFPs and presentation/pitch materials. They build networks with senior stakeholders gaining first-hand experience through presentation/pitch rehearsals, acquiring valuable tools and techniques for future use. They are then able to take leading roles in other areas of the business using the skills they have developed. We have a robust and healthy sales pipeline and are seeking an individual to oversee investment sales projects, manage stakeholders, draft content and produce charts and tables following data analysis. Skills and experience that will lead to success Working within a busy, focused and collaborative team key tasks will include: IMC or CFA qualification or willingness to pursue with study support Collaborating with all the teams within the investment department (including lead consultants, portfolio management, risk, legal, ODD, manager research, asset allocation, middle office, reporting etc) to obtain accurate information and compelling case studies for bid documents Preparing first drafts of Executive Summaries Coordinating content from the bid team for standard RFP responses Preparing tailored answers to key questions under the direction of lead advisors/consultants. Helping to prepare due diligence questionnaires for intermediaries such as Third Party Evaluators (TPEs) Articulating the key points for a bid in a clear and concise manner to ensure consistency of messaging and emphasise competitive advantages Preparing the first draft of slides for a client pitch Coordinating pitch rehearsals and providing feedback to the pitch teams Working on ad hoc projects to further our success in sales How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognise that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Our Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Tax team works with a range of clients, from entrepreneurial start-ups to recognised high street names and global corporations. We offer services including tax strategy and governance, tax technology, banking and insurance, diligence, tax structuring and more. So, there's plenty of variety from one day to the next. Whether building great relationships with clients or colleagues, you'll be supported by a team that brings out the best in you. Responsibilities: This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Provide assistance to Director/Principals/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about, any new business opportunities arising on existing and new clients. Provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Support, train, mentor and advise more junior colleagues. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead complex projects We're looking for someone with: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues In depth knowledge of tax accounting and audit of tax for groups Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change Demonstrable post qualified experience You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Our Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Tax team works with a range of clients, from entrepreneurial start-ups to recognised high street names and global corporations. We offer services including tax strategy and governance, tax technology, banking and insurance, diligence, tax structuring and more. So, there's plenty of variety from one day to the next. Whether building great relationships with clients or colleagues, you'll be supported by a team that brings out the best in you. Responsibilities: This role will provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients. The primary responsibility will be to deal with all matters relating to the management of a portfolio of clients. Provide assistance to Director/Principals/Partners in both client work and in the management of the group and on occasions the practice. Will be involved in special assignments on an ad hoc basis. A key part of the role requires the individual to actively seek, and keep the Partner informed about, any new business opportunities arising on existing and new clients. Provide Tax compliance and advisory services to a wide range of clients using resource from a shared service team or via technology tools. Manage a substantial portfolio of clients including control of client take on and engagement, billings, and identification of opportunities to improve recoveries, together with cash collection. Pays attention to self-development and continuing professional education with a view to progressing within practice. Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience. Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person. Support, train, mentor and advise more junior colleagues. Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change. Take personal responsibility for own decisions and actions and those of others. Lead complex projects We're looking for someone with: An in depth, up to date, knowledge of taxation with specialist knowledge and the ability to deal with complex tax issues In depth knowledge of tax accounting and audit of tax for groups Develops professional relationships with clients and within the Firm and adapts the approach for the relevant audience Understands potential risks to the Firm in relation to the Firm's quality control procedures and raising to the appropriate person Project and staff management experience Ability to manage a substantial client portfolio profitably whilst being able to actively seek opportunities for developing new clients and for selling new services to existing clients Experience of dealing with client senior management Educated to degree level and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Support, train, mentor and advise others in own area Challenge current practice - driving improvements and championing change Demonstrable post qualified experience You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Procurement Heads are working with a leading law enforcement agency to recruit a Commercial Manager to join their Service Delivery team, focusing specifically on digital infrastructure. Currently, the organisation is working on 3 major contracts within this category, as well as a host of smaller spend contracts, to help shape the digital, data and technology (DDaT) strategy of the organisation. This role will have you working on a 50:50 split between contract management and sourcing within the infrastructure category, and you will be working with high-profile suppliers to support their most recent objectives in areas such as networks, data centres and application management. Within this organisation, there are excellent career development opportunities, having seen people promoted with 12-18 months. You are able to diversify your experience by moving fluidly across categories and departments, gaining knowledge through different projects to make a real difference. This role will see you based out of one of the London offices twice a week Key Responsibilities: Managing and supporting on key spends within the infrastructure category Balancing your time between contract management and renewals as well as sourcing. Managing contracts with values up to £10m Influencing and advising stakeholders of all levels Required experience: Excellent understanding of sourcing and procurement methodologies within a regulated public sector environment Experience developing and implementing category strategies Experience leading on negotiations with suppliers Experience effectively influencing stakeholders Benefits: Salary of £54-57,000 £2,800 allowance Public Sector pension contribution
May 18, 2024
Full time
Procurement Heads are working with a leading law enforcement agency to recruit a Commercial Manager to join their Service Delivery team, focusing specifically on digital infrastructure. Currently, the organisation is working on 3 major contracts within this category, as well as a host of smaller spend contracts, to help shape the digital, data and technology (DDaT) strategy of the organisation. This role will have you working on a 50:50 split between contract management and sourcing within the infrastructure category, and you will be working with high-profile suppliers to support their most recent objectives in areas such as networks, data centres and application management. Within this organisation, there are excellent career development opportunities, having seen people promoted with 12-18 months. You are able to diversify your experience by moving fluidly across categories and departments, gaining knowledge through different projects to make a real difference. This role will see you based out of one of the London offices twice a week Key Responsibilities: Managing and supporting on key spends within the infrastructure category Balancing your time between contract management and renewals as well as sourcing. Managing contracts with values up to £10m Influencing and advising stakeholders of all levels Required experience: Excellent understanding of sourcing and procurement methodologies within a regulated public sector environment Experience developing and implementing category strategies Experience leading on negotiations with suppliers Experience effectively influencing stakeholders Benefits: Salary of £54-57,000 £2,800 allowance Public Sector pension contribution
Software Engineering Manager II, Site Reliability Engineering corporate_fare Google place London, UK Apply Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Candidates will typically have 8 years of experience with data structures or algorithms. Typically 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages. Typically 3 years of people management experience, and experience designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting distributed systems. Preferred qualifications: Experience working in computing, distributed systems, storage, or networking. Expertise in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems. Ability to debug, optimize code, and to automate routine tasks. Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with effective verbal and written communication skills. About the job Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) combines software and systems engineering to build and run large-scale, massively distributed, fault-tolerant systems. SRE ensures that Google's services-both our internally critical and our externally-visible systems-have reliability, uptime appropriate to users' needs and a fast rate of improvement. Additionally SRE's will keep an ever-watchful eye on our systems capacity and performance. Much of our software development focuses on optimizing existing systems, building infrastructure and eliminating work through automation. On the SRE team, you'll have the opportunity to manage the complex challenges of scale which are unique to Google, while using your expertise in coding, algorithms, complexity analysis and large-scale system design. SRE's culture of diversity, intellectual curiosity, problem solving and openness is key to its success. Our organization brings together people with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We encourage them to collaborate, think big and take risks in a blame-free environment. We promote self-direction to work on meaningful projects, while we also strive to create an environment that provides the support and mentorship needed to learn and grow. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead a team and be responsible for products globally, providing technical leadership to key projects and empowering and developing teams to do the same. Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible. Responsibilities Lead a team of Software/Systems Engineers on projects for users and be directly responsible for uptime. Own end-to-end availability and performance of key services and build automation to prevent problem recurrence. Automate response to all non-exceptional service conditions. Lead by example, mentor the team and establish credibility through quality technical execution. Manage on-call rotations across continents, using a follow-the-sun model. Design, write and deliver software to improve the availability, scalability, latency and efficiency of Google's services. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire . Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Software Engineering Manager II, Site Reliability Engineering corporate_fare Google place London, UK Apply Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Candidates will typically have 8 years of experience with data structures or algorithms. Typically 5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages. Typically 3 years of people management experience, and experience designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting distributed systems. Preferred qualifications: Experience working in computing, distributed systems, storage, or networking. Expertise in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems. Ability to debug, optimize code, and to automate routine tasks. Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with effective verbal and written communication skills. About the job Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) combines software and systems engineering to build and run large-scale, massively distributed, fault-tolerant systems. SRE ensures that Google's services-both our internally critical and our externally-visible systems-have reliability, uptime appropriate to users' needs and a fast rate of improvement. Additionally SRE's will keep an ever-watchful eye on our systems capacity and performance. Much of our software development focuses on optimizing existing systems, building infrastructure and eliminating work through automation. On the SRE team, you'll have the opportunity to manage the complex challenges of scale which are unique to Google, while using your expertise in coding, algorithms, complexity analysis and large-scale system design. SRE's culture of diversity, intellectual curiosity, problem solving and openness is key to its success. Our organization brings together people with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We encourage them to collaborate, think big and take risks in a blame-free environment. We promote self-direction to work on meaningful projects, while we also strive to create an environment that provides the support and mentorship needed to learn and grow. As an Engineering Manager, you'll lead a team and be responsible for products globally, providing technical leadership to key projects and empowering and developing teams to do the same. Behind everything our users see online is the architecture built by the Technical Infrastructure team to keep it running. From developing and maintaining our data centers to building the next generation of Google platforms, we make Google's product portfolio possible. We're proud to be our engineers' engineers and love voiding warranties by taking things apart so we can rebuild them. We keep our networks up and running, ensuring our users have the best and fastest experience possible. Responsibilities Lead a team of Software/Systems Engineers on projects for users and be directly responsible for uptime. Own end-to-end availability and performance of key services and build automation to prevent problem recurrence. Automate response to all non-exceptional service conditions. Lead by example, mentor the team and establish credibility through quality technical execution. Manage on-call rotations across continents, using a follow-the-sun model. Design, write and deliver software to improve the availability, scalability, latency and efficiency of Google's services. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire . Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting. To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
UM is a media agency designed to Futureproof our clients' businesses for the now and the next. We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximize growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections - all rooted in culture. We believe in purposeful growth, and our Better World Media philosophy puts diversity, equity and sustainability at the heart of our business operations. We are committed to investing in diverse and responsible media partners, in order to drive more meaningful and authentic messaging for our clients. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people innovating on a roster of global clients. Here in the UK we are proud to work with some of the world's most exciting brands, including Accenture, American Express, Just Eat Takeaway, Johnson & Johnson, Mattel, MoneySuperMarket and Spotify. London is also the home of our UM EMEA Headquarters, providing the full spectrum of integrated media and marketing services to global clients across the region. Our in-house tools and technology capabilities, driven by a truly multi-national, talented and passionate team of people, makes us perfectly placed to create tailored, regional solutions for a diverse range of clients. As a regional hub, we act as a catalyst to integrate and connect - fuelling central strategies with both local insights and regional expertise. We have specialists across brand strategy, research & insight, data-driven analytics, 360 digital media planning and content creation, and we bring all of these disciplines together to provide frameworks that optimise our clients' advertising investment in each market. ABOUT THE ROLE This role is an exciting opportunity for you to join the team as an Account Director, delivering campaigns across UM's client - Ithra. You will play a significant role in the team, driving forward innovative thinking, as well as media planning excellence across digital and offline channels. KEY CAPABILITIES As the Account Director, you will be tasked with playing a vital role in the client-facing account management team. This role focuses on the full campaign lifecycle, from taking in new briefs, to creating exciting media plans across all online and offline channels, through to overseeing activation and post-campaign analyses. You will work with the Account Managers and Account Executive (across all disciplines) to deliver innovative and effective media plans, whilst having autonomy to develop cross channel planning skills within the team. You will have excellent people skills, be confident in planning online and offline campaigns, and have a good understanding of reporting and measurement requirements. You will need to build excellent relationships with clients, media owners, internal activation team specialists, and those working within your own team. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Client & Account Management Gain the respect and trust of client by demonstrating knowledge, commitment, and enthusiasm for the business. Work with internal specialist units to deliver the best response/service to clients. Create and maintain relationship with external agencies and key media partners. Help ensure the smooth management of account finances and administrative tasks. Escalate issues quickly to the Managing Partner Planning Champion excellence in all aspects of of media planning & buying in online and offline channels . Demonstrate understanding of online and offline channels. Fully understand the brief and help challenge the clients. Work seamlessly with Strategy and Specialist teams to ensure brilliant thinking is turned into brilliant implementation. Understand and utilise Mediabrands' planning tools. Implementation of campaigns - e.g.: Request/check/deliver accurate timelines and ensuring on-time delivery Deliver live campaign updates Campaign updates, asset production requests, checking asset supply, reporting etc Collaborate closely with media partners to align performance against client expectation and new opportunities. Support the team in administrative and finance tasks ( Prisma, all billing based tasks including reconciliation at the end of the campaign) Compiling trafficking sheets Any additional pixel creation briefing to AdOps Coordination 3rd party agency comms, creative agency, analytics agency etc ABOUT YOU You are professional in front of clients. You have experience working on a range of brands, and across a wide range of media channels, ideally someone with digital first experience who has been responsible for the implantation and management of campaigns. You are a dedicated and motivated individual, who helps create and maintain a powerful team dynamic. You have a collaborative spirit and enjoys developing good working relationships internally and externally. You have good communications skills. You are a self-motivated and driven person who has an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to succeed and achieve. Strong admin skills and great attention to detail. Employee Transparency At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at email protected if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. The Perks We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year Free breakfast and free lunch Early finish Fridays Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme Interest free season ticket loan Paid time off for Volunteering Group Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% Generous Parental Leave & Pay Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more! Analytics and Customization These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. 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May 18, 2024
Full time
UM is a media agency designed to Futureproof our clients' businesses for the now and the next. We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximize growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections - all rooted in culture. We believe in purposeful growth, and our Better World Media philosophy puts diversity, equity and sustainability at the heart of our business operations. We are committed to investing in diverse and responsible media partners, in order to drive more meaningful and authentic messaging for our clients. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people innovating on a roster of global clients. Here in the UK we are proud to work with some of the world's most exciting brands, including Accenture, American Express, Just Eat Takeaway, Johnson & Johnson, Mattel, MoneySuperMarket and Spotify. London is also the home of our UM EMEA Headquarters, providing the full spectrum of integrated media and marketing services to global clients across the region. Our in-house tools and technology capabilities, driven by a truly multi-national, talented and passionate team of people, makes us perfectly placed to create tailored, regional solutions for a diverse range of clients. As a regional hub, we act as a catalyst to integrate and connect - fuelling central strategies with both local insights and regional expertise. We have specialists across brand strategy, research & insight, data-driven analytics, 360 digital media planning and content creation, and we bring all of these disciplines together to provide frameworks that optimise our clients' advertising investment in each market. ABOUT THE ROLE This role is an exciting opportunity for you to join the team as an Account Director, delivering campaigns across UM's client - Ithra. You will play a significant role in the team, driving forward innovative thinking, as well as media planning excellence across digital and offline channels. KEY CAPABILITIES As the Account Director, you will be tasked with playing a vital role in the client-facing account management team. This role focuses on the full campaign lifecycle, from taking in new briefs, to creating exciting media plans across all online and offline channels, through to overseeing activation and post-campaign analyses. You will work with the Account Managers and Account Executive (across all disciplines) to deliver innovative and effective media plans, whilst having autonomy to develop cross channel planning skills within the team. You will have excellent people skills, be confident in planning online and offline campaigns, and have a good understanding of reporting and measurement requirements. You will need to build excellent relationships with clients, media owners, internal activation team specialists, and those working within your own team. KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Client & Account Management Gain the respect and trust of client by demonstrating knowledge, commitment, and enthusiasm for the business. Work with internal specialist units to deliver the best response/service to clients. Create and maintain relationship with external agencies and key media partners. Help ensure the smooth management of account finances and administrative tasks. Escalate issues quickly to the Managing Partner Planning Champion excellence in all aspects of of media planning & buying in online and offline channels . Demonstrate understanding of online and offline channels. Fully understand the brief and help challenge the clients. Work seamlessly with Strategy and Specialist teams to ensure brilliant thinking is turned into brilliant implementation. Understand and utilise Mediabrands' planning tools. Implementation of campaigns - e.g.: Request/check/deliver accurate timelines and ensuring on-time delivery Deliver live campaign updates Campaign updates, asset production requests, checking asset supply, reporting etc Collaborate closely with media partners to align performance against client expectation and new opportunities. Support the team in administrative and finance tasks ( Prisma, all billing based tasks including reconciliation at the end of the campaign) Compiling trafficking sheets Any additional pixel creation briefing to AdOps Coordination 3rd party agency comms, creative agency, analytics agency etc ABOUT YOU You are professional in front of clients. You have experience working on a range of brands, and across a wide range of media channels, ideally someone with digital first experience who has been responsible for the implantation and management of campaigns. You are a dedicated and motivated individual, who helps create and maintain a powerful team dynamic. You have a collaborative spirit and enjoys developing good working relationships internally and externally. You have good communications skills. You are a self-motivated and driven person who has an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to succeed and achieve. Strong admin skills and great attention to detail. Employee Transparency At Mediabrands and Kinesso, we celebrate difference and believe this makes us stronger. Mediabrands and Kinesso are equal opportunity employers and committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at email protected if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application. The Perks We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued - and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits: Flexi-leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year Free breakfast and free lunch Early finish Fridays Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times) Electric vehicle salary sacrifices car scheme Interest free season ticket loan Paid time off for Volunteering Group Income Protection Life Assurance Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level) Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6% Generous Parental Leave & Pay Employee Assistance Programme Free eye tests Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more! Analytics and Customization These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources, so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. 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Head of Strategic Transport & Highways 3 months, Inside IR35 Lewisham About the role To provide strategic leadership, direction, management and control in the delivery of the Council's Strategic Transport & Highways service, within a performance, risk management and value for money framework. Responsibilities To be responsible for the effective management, planning and monitoring of large and complex budgets associated with all Strategic Transport functions including: Deliver effective monitoring of service providers to ensure that contracts and associated services are delivered on time and within budget and monitored via the councils' performance and finance systems. To provide corporate advice on strategic Transport related matters, represent the Council on cross Borough and London-wide transport groups and initiatives including being the key point of liaison with Transport for London (including production of the Borough's Local Implementation Plan). To manage the highway network by developing, introducing and maintaining policies and standards that support with the delivery of the Council's strategic objectives. To brief and engage consultants, contractors, specialists and suppliers to ensure services are effectively and compliantly commissioned and delivered. Provide, advice, support and leadership to these activities in support of business activities, ensuring that objectives are achieved. Take ultimate responsibility for the management, direction and control of both directly employed staff, consultants and other service providers in the delivery of the service, establishing and negotiating options and solutions and resolving conflict. To ensure effective design and delivery of routine work and capital work programmes including effective contract management of service providers. To develop, maintain and implement the Council's Highway Asset management plan; to develop appropriate highway investment programmes that will utilise available resources to maximise efficiency, address issues through customer feedback and maintain a safe and high quality network for the borough. About the Candidate Educated to degree level or equivalent with evidence of continuous professional or managerial development. To hold corporate membership of either a highways and transport related professional body, and/or relevant experience A demonstrable track record of managing a highways service in a London Local Authority and a knowledge of the interrelationship between London Boroughs and Transport for London Extensive knowledge of transport and highways processes and asset management A successful track record of leading and managing complex and rigorous organisational change and driving though new ways of working in a large, complex organisation as a senior manager. Excellent understanding of the issues facing the management of a public sector organisation in the current climate. Extensive knowledge of local authority budgetary arrangements, accounting systems and financial management. Significant experience of managing complex budgets and delivering challenging savings targets in a public sector environment. Knowledge and practical application of procurement procedures and tender evaluation techniques. A knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Highways Act, Traffic Management Act and associated legislation. If interested in the role, please contact me at
May 18, 2024
Full time
Head of Strategic Transport & Highways 3 months, Inside IR35 Lewisham About the role To provide strategic leadership, direction, management and control in the delivery of the Council's Strategic Transport & Highways service, within a performance, risk management and value for money framework. Responsibilities To be responsible for the effective management, planning and monitoring of large and complex budgets associated with all Strategic Transport functions including: Deliver effective monitoring of service providers to ensure that contracts and associated services are delivered on time and within budget and monitored via the councils' performance and finance systems. To provide corporate advice on strategic Transport related matters, represent the Council on cross Borough and London-wide transport groups and initiatives including being the key point of liaison with Transport for London (including production of the Borough's Local Implementation Plan). To manage the highway network by developing, introducing and maintaining policies and standards that support with the delivery of the Council's strategic objectives. To brief and engage consultants, contractors, specialists and suppliers to ensure services are effectively and compliantly commissioned and delivered. Provide, advice, support and leadership to these activities in support of business activities, ensuring that objectives are achieved. Take ultimate responsibility for the management, direction and control of both directly employed staff, consultants and other service providers in the delivery of the service, establishing and negotiating options and solutions and resolving conflict. To ensure effective design and delivery of routine work and capital work programmes including effective contract management of service providers. To develop, maintain and implement the Council's Highway Asset management plan; to develop appropriate highway investment programmes that will utilise available resources to maximise efficiency, address issues through customer feedback and maintain a safe and high quality network for the borough. About the Candidate Educated to degree level or equivalent with evidence of continuous professional or managerial development. To hold corporate membership of either a highways and transport related professional body, and/or relevant experience A demonstrable track record of managing a highways service in a London Local Authority and a knowledge of the interrelationship between London Boroughs and Transport for London Extensive knowledge of transport and highways processes and asset management A successful track record of leading and managing complex and rigorous organisational change and driving though new ways of working in a large, complex organisation as a senior manager. Excellent understanding of the issues facing the management of a public sector organisation in the current climate. Extensive knowledge of local authority budgetary arrangements, accounting systems and financial management. Significant experience of managing complex budgets and delivering challenging savings targets in a public sector environment. Knowledge and practical application of procurement procedures and tender evaluation techniques. A knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the Highways Act, Traffic Management Act and associated legislation. If interested in the role, please contact me at
Captify is the leading Search Intelligence Platform for the open web and the largest independent holder of first-party search data outside of Google, connecting the real-time searches from over 2 billion devices globally. Its Search Intelligence technology powers omnichannel programmatic advertising and real-time insights for the world's biggest brands, such as Disney, Unilever, eBay, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Nestlé, GSK, Uber, Mars, P&G, Sony and Toyota-without reliance on third-party cookies. Captify brings brands more customers, publishers greater yield and consumers the most relevant digital experiences. OUR CULTURE AND VALUES: Here at Captify we are proud of our culture - It's contagious. Pass it on. Step inside any of our global offices and one thing that is blissfully obvious is that while we're putting blood, sweat and tears into disrupting the Search game, we're having a seriously good time doing it. We've travelled the world together, enjoyed Captify Festivals, parties and our famous events across every market. We always take time to stop to celebrate milestones and wins. We champion diversity and inclusion. Our 'BeTheChange' programme and internal D&I Taskforce brings our teams together to challenge, learn and build a more equal Captify. OVERVIEW Captify is looking for a Client Director (sales) to fuel our business in the UK. The Client Director will be based in our London office working with some of the most talented, hardworking & best characters in the media industry. As an integral member of the UK commercial team, you will play a major role in driving new business and account development revenue into the business and shaping the perception of the Captify business across Publicis, Omnicom and Indies. ABOUT YOU You are a skilled sales professional with over four years of experience in the programmatic market and a robust network of agency partners. Ideally, you are a Senior Sales Manager in a comparable Ad Tech business, ready to take the next step in your career. To give you an idea of the seniority level, our Sales team's career progression is as follows: Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Senior Sales Manager, Client Director, Group Head, Sales Director,UK Proficient in confidently pitching and closing programmatic revenue opportunities, with a background in collaborating with agency trading desks. You'll be an out-going and fun team member, with exceptional organisational and communication skills, coupled with a self-starter mindset and intuitive motivation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES What you'll be doing: Leading trading deals and discussions with the Sales team to hit 2024 growth targets Work closely with other Dept Heads at Captify including Studio, Marketing, Sight, Product, and more Sales collateral and messaging your own pitch at a high level Consistently opening doors at agencies and clients (Partner and above) Sales strategy for new product releases and upskilling of team to take to market Driving Captify brand and perception externally - building Captify brand fame! Consistent presence at Industry events Escalation point for conflict resolution Product feedback on what needs to be fixed/escalated Forecasting budgets internally REQUIREMENTS: What you need to be successful: 4+ years of Sales experience within Ad Tech / Programmatic landscape Experience working with cross-functional teams and building relationships across internal teams Strong senior contacts across Publicis, Omnicom and key Independent agencies Understanding of the HoldCo and agencies, and their key objectives and challenges for 2024 Strong programmatic knowledge Highly motivated individual with track record of outperforming revenue targets Highly experienced in digital advertising, enterprise solutions, online media buying and selling processes, and advertising technologies. Exceptional organisational and communication skills Confident in forecasting & budgeting using Salesforce and other internal tools Ability to work well under pressure whilst steering multiple workstreams A team player with an entrepreneurial attitude and strong will to succeed YOU WILL ENJOY Regular shut down days, including the festive period UK Private Healthcare Plan with AXA Access to SPILL - instant therapy support Access to Mental Health First Aiders Access to Capti-Academy, bespoke learning platform Sport and wellbeing activities; yoga and softball Financial wellbeing support Work from home and flexible/core working hours Work from any Captify office in the world Capti-Family Benefits: including Child Nursery Savings Cycle to work scheme Free breakfast Beer, bubbles and non-alcoholic alternatives every Thursday at the Captify Bar Legendary Summer and End of Year Festive parties EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES You are welcome at Captify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what your search history says about you. At Captify, equality is at the core of our culture and we are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact. We don't want you to fit in with our culture, we want you to add to our culture. For candidates, view our EU HR Candidate Privacy Notice here . More than a decade of innovation and growth Frompartnering with the world's biggest advertisers, launching game-changing tech &products toexpanding to 13 markets across the globe-hearfrom our team of Captifyers about their unforgettable memories and our biggest milestonesover the past decade, here . We pride ourselves on having a culture and product that are truly unique and have big plans for the future. Sales London Loading application form Already working at Captify? Let's recruit together and find your next colleague.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Captify is the leading Search Intelligence Platform for the open web and the largest independent holder of first-party search data outside of Google, connecting the real-time searches from over 2 billion devices globally. Its Search Intelligence technology powers omnichannel programmatic advertising and real-time insights for the world's biggest brands, such as Disney, Unilever, eBay, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Nestlé, GSK, Uber, Mars, P&G, Sony and Toyota-without reliance on third-party cookies. Captify brings brands more customers, publishers greater yield and consumers the most relevant digital experiences. OUR CULTURE AND VALUES: Here at Captify we are proud of our culture - It's contagious. Pass it on. Step inside any of our global offices and one thing that is blissfully obvious is that while we're putting blood, sweat and tears into disrupting the Search game, we're having a seriously good time doing it. We've travelled the world together, enjoyed Captify Festivals, parties and our famous events across every market. We always take time to stop to celebrate milestones and wins. We champion diversity and inclusion. Our 'BeTheChange' programme and internal D&I Taskforce brings our teams together to challenge, learn and build a more equal Captify. OVERVIEW Captify is looking for a Client Director (sales) to fuel our business in the UK. The Client Director will be based in our London office working with some of the most talented, hardworking & best characters in the media industry. As an integral member of the UK commercial team, you will play a major role in driving new business and account development revenue into the business and shaping the perception of the Captify business across Publicis, Omnicom and Indies. ABOUT YOU You are a skilled sales professional with over four years of experience in the programmatic market and a robust network of agency partners. Ideally, you are a Senior Sales Manager in a comparable Ad Tech business, ready to take the next step in your career. To give you an idea of the seniority level, our Sales team's career progression is as follows: Sales Executive, Sales Manager, Senior Sales Manager, Client Director, Group Head, Sales Director,UK Proficient in confidently pitching and closing programmatic revenue opportunities, with a background in collaborating with agency trading desks. You'll be an out-going and fun team member, with exceptional organisational and communication skills, coupled with a self-starter mindset and intuitive motivation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES What you'll be doing: Leading trading deals and discussions with the Sales team to hit 2024 growth targets Work closely with other Dept Heads at Captify including Studio, Marketing, Sight, Product, and more Sales collateral and messaging your own pitch at a high level Consistently opening doors at agencies and clients (Partner and above) Sales strategy for new product releases and upskilling of team to take to market Driving Captify brand and perception externally - building Captify brand fame! Consistent presence at Industry events Escalation point for conflict resolution Product feedback on what needs to be fixed/escalated Forecasting budgets internally REQUIREMENTS: What you need to be successful: 4+ years of Sales experience within Ad Tech / Programmatic landscape Experience working with cross-functional teams and building relationships across internal teams Strong senior contacts across Publicis, Omnicom and key Independent agencies Understanding of the HoldCo and agencies, and their key objectives and challenges for 2024 Strong programmatic knowledge Highly motivated individual with track record of outperforming revenue targets Highly experienced in digital advertising, enterprise solutions, online media buying and selling processes, and advertising technologies. Exceptional organisational and communication skills Confident in forecasting & budgeting using Salesforce and other internal tools Ability to work well under pressure whilst steering multiple workstreams A team player with an entrepreneurial attitude and strong will to succeed YOU WILL ENJOY Regular shut down days, including the festive period UK Private Healthcare Plan with AXA Access to SPILL - instant therapy support Access to Mental Health First Aiders Access to Capti-Academy, bespoke learning platform Sport and wellbeing activities; yoga and softball Financial wellbeing support Work from home and flexible/core working hours Work from any Captify office in the world Capti-Family Benefits: including Child Nursery Savings Cycle to work scheme Free breakfast Beer, bubbles and non-alcoholic alternatives every Thursday at the Captify Bar Legendary Summer and End of Year Festive parties EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES You are welcome at Captify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what your search history says about you. At Captify, equality is at the core of our culture and we are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact. We don't want you to fit in with our culture, we want you to add to our culture. For candidates, view our EU HR Candidate Privacy Notice here . More than a decade of innovation and growth Frompartnering with the world's biggest advertisers, launching game-changing tech &products toexpanding to 13 markets across the globe-hearfrom our team of Captifyers about their unforgettable memories and our biggest milestonesover the past decade, here . We pride ourselves on having a culture and product that are truly unique and have big plans for the future. Sales London Loading application form Already working at Captify? Let's recruit together and find your next colleague.
Client Management Apprentice Programme Closing Date: 20th May 2024 We're hiring in Leeds and Manchester! Join Aon as a Client Management Apprentice and you'll provide vital support to senior team members in their client management activities, ensuring employers pension schemes are run efficiently and professionally. We recognise the learning, development, and social value for our Early Career colleagues of being in the office environment from the start of their programme. All our apprentices will spend most of their time in the office and occasional time working from home. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Wealth Solutions: Client Management Hundreds of UK employers, from FTSE 100 companies to smaller firms, turn to our Retirement and Investment Business for advice in many areas of running a pension scheme - making theirs more effective, reviewing fund managers, communicating benefit changes, or reducing costs. Everything we do at Aon is built around delivering great client service and value. Your role will be no different. As a Client Management Apprentice, you'll get involved in a full range of client issues and learn the skills needed to become a valued advisor to our clients. If you can demonstrate a real passion for customer service, you can make an immediate impact. What your day could look like: Supporting the delivery of client plans and project management Assisting in day-to-day retirement services, including drafting reports and newsletters for trustees Attending and planning face-to-face client meetings or conference calls, taking minutes, and managing the follow up actions Playing an active part in delivering client satisfaction, retention and profitability Carrying out administrative tasks contributing to the retirement and investment consulting process Inputting data accurately to maintain management information Your Development As an Aon Apprentice you will be enrolled onto our development Programme when you join. This programme is built around 3 core elements : Business learning - on the job learning and experiences giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the team and solution line you have joined Centralised learning - UK apprentices complete in an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops; all designed to help you develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business Professional Qualifications - we want you to be as successful as possible, so we'll fully support your study towards your professional qualification with the Pensions Management Institute through the level 4 Junior Management Consultant programme. A Junior Management Consultant plays a critical role in managing the day-to-day operation of workplace pension schemes who is likely to be involved in a variety of tasks supporting more senior consultants. To support you as you study for your exams, you'll receive paid study leave, plus access to an extensive range of study and tuition materials provided by the PMI. Building Relationships With Aon business leaders playing an active role in our development, you're encouraged to make the most of every networking opportunity open to you. The early relationships you build will include: Your Apprentice network - you'll meet Apprentices from all areas of Aon in the UK, helping you navigate our business and grow a support network from day one. Your mentor - an experienced colleague who can help you out with career guidance, specific issues or any general thoughts or queries you have. Business seniors - many experienced colleagues will be actively interested and involved in your development. The Early Careers Team - here to help smooth the way, open doors and advise you on developing your knowledge, skills and prospects. Your career beyond your Apprenticeship Once you've completed the formal apprenticeship programme, you'll continue to receive lots of support at Aon. We would expect you to be promotion ready within 24 months and you will continue to grow your career at Aon. You will also be able to continue your studies within the Junior Management Consultant career path. Alongside the interactive development programme we've mentioned above, you'll have the chance to explore different career paths. Once you have completed your 18-month Apprenticeship, your training and development doesn't stop there, you will continue your professional development taking on more client responsibilities. Next Steps If you are interested in this apprenticeship programme and would like to apply, here are some things to help you: Entry Requirements: 104 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels (or equivalent) or 260 UCAS points for exams sat prior to 2017 (excluding General Studies) i.e. BCC Five grade A - C GCSEs including Maths and English What are we looking for? Motivation and ambition - you will need to be able to articulate why you want to join the Client Management Apprenticeship Understand the value of and be passionate about delivering excellent Client Service
May 18, 2024
Full time
Client Management Apprentice Programme Closing Date: 20th May 2024 We're hiring in Leeds and Manchester! Join Aon as a Client Management Apprentice and you'll provide vital support to senior team members in their client management activities, ensuring employers pension schemes are run efficiently and professionally. We recognise the learning, development, and social value for our Early Career colleagues of being in the office environment from the start of their programme. All our apprentices will spend most of their time in the office and occasional time working from home. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Wealth Solutions: Client Management Hundreds of UK employers, from FTSE 100 companies to smaller firms, turn to our Retirement and Investment Business for advice in many areas of running a pension scheme - making theirs more effective, reviewing fund managers, communicating benefit changes, or reducing costs. Everything we do at Aon is built around delivering great client service and value. Your role will be no different. As a Client Management Apprentice, you'll get involved in a full range of client issues and learn the skills needed to become a valued advisor to our clients. If you can demonstrate a real passion for customer service, you can make an immediate impact. What your day could look like: Supporting the delivery of client plans and project management Assisting in day-to-day retirement services, including drafting reports and newsletters for trustees Attending and planning face-to-face client meetings or conference calls, taking minutes, and managing the follow up actions Playing an active part in delivering client satisfaction, retention and profitability Carrying out administrative tasks contributing to the retirement and investment consulting process Inputting data accurately to maintain management information Your Development As an Aon Apprentice you will be enrolled onto our development Programme when you join. This programme is built around 3 core elements : Business learning - on the job learning and experiences giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the team and solution line you have joined Centralised learning - UK apprentices complete in an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops; all designed to help you develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business Professional Qualifications - we want you to be as successful as possible, so we'll fully support your study towards your professional qualification with the Pensions Management Institute through the level 4 Junior Management Consultant programme. A Junior Management Consultant plays a critical role in managing the day-to-day operation of workplace pension schemes who is likely to be involved in a variety of tasks supporting more senior consultants. To support you as you study for your exams, you'll receive paid study leave, plus access to an extensive range of study and tuition materials provided by the PMI. Building Relationships With Aon business leaders playing an active role in our development, you're encouraged to make the most of every networking opportunity open to you. The early relationships you build will include: Your Apprentice network - you'll meet Apprentices from all areas of Aon in the UK, helping you navigate our business and grow a support network from day one. Your mentor - an experienced colleague who can help you out with career guidance, specific issues or any general thoughts or queries you have. Business seniors - many experienced colleagues will be actively interested and involved in your development. The Early Careers Team - here to help smooth the way, open doors and advise you on developing your knowledge, skills and prospects. Your career beyond your Apprenticeship Once you've completed the formal apprenticeship programme, you'll continue to receive lots of support at Aon. We would expect you to be promotion ready within 24 months and you will continue to grow your career at Aon. You will also be able to continue your studies within the Junior Management Consultant career path. Alongside the interactive development programme we've mentioned above, you'll have the chance to explore different career paths. Once you have completed your 18-month Apprenticeship, your training and development doesn't stop there, you will continue your professional development taking on more client responsibilities. Next Steps If you are interested in this apprenticeship programme and would like to apply, here are some things to help you: Entry Requirements: 104 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels (or equivalent) or 260 UCAS points for exams sat prior to 2017 (excluding General Studies) i.e. BCC Five grade A - C GCSEs including Maths and English What are we looking for? Motivation and ambition - you will need to be able to articulate why you want to join the Client Management Apprenticeship Understand the value of and be passionate about delivering excellent Client Service
Job Description Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Our rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business. We've established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global clients. We're looking for someone with: Maintain an in depth, up to date, knowledge of relevant aspects of Private Client taxation. Acknowledged as an expert in their specialist field and able to deal with complex tax issues. Educated to degree level; and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent. Demonstrable appropriate post qualified experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Job Description Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Working, achieving, and thriving together, our Tax team move with every challenge. Friendly, driven and diverse, they service our clients across the country and around the world. By providing expertise in many different specialist areas of tax, they collaborate across BDO to deliver wider business solutions. From meeting clients' evolving business needs to managing changes to legislation, there are always fresh challenges to face in the Tax team. If you're after a career that will keep you on your toes, we'll give you the autonomy to drive your career forward. Tax is a dynamic, ever-changing industry. As our clients' needs and the regulatory environment evolve, you'll encounter new problems to solve and new opportunities for growth. Whether it's advising clients on high-profile specialisms like Corporation Tax or leading the implementation of intelligent technology solutions, you'll enjoy variety as well as stretch in your role. BDO supports all kinds of different businesses in different sectors across the UK and around the world. You'll be providing Tax Advisory services to start-ups and scale-ups, to private businesses and FTSE listed multinationals. Each of our clients has different needs and in applying your expertise in different contexts, you'll develop your skills and gain valuable experience that will serve you throughout your career. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. Our rapidly growing Private Client Team manage funds, businesses and trusts of individuals, families and entrepreneurs. Alongside solving a constantly evolving range of technical challenges, working in this team means building strong relationships with individuals so you can become their trusted advisor and oversee their tax affairs in line with what they want to achieve as an individual or business. We've established a strong global network that is recognised as a leader especially in looking after entrepreneurs and owner-managed businesses. You'll need excellent people skills and strong technical ability as you visit clients across the world. In return, you'll have unparalleled access to partners and opportunities to develop your career in many different directions as you work across a truly diverse portfolio of global clients. We're looking for someone with: Maintain an in depth, up to date, knowledge of relevant aspects of Private Client taxation. Acknowledged as an expert in their specialist field and able to deal with complex tax issues. Educated to degree level; and/or CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent. Demonstrable appropriate post qualified experience. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Shift Supervisor - Bedford Branston Way DT We're looking for leaders at Starbucks. Join us for coffee, stay for the community, connections and opportunities. At Starbucks, we're not just about brewing great coffee, we're about brewing great leaders too. Immerse yourself in a community of connection, opportunity, and creativity, all stirred up with the aroma of our world-class coffee. We've got an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a store supervisor. Find your place as a leader at Starbucks and help us build the brand's future. Here your voice is brewed into everything we do. Here you'll take the lead of the shift, working with your team of baristas to create our Starbucks Experience for our customers with high quality service, beverages and products, whilst creating our third place environment. We're looking for candidates with previous coaching or supervisory experience in a customer facing role. You'll spend your time running shifts with our customers at the core, through coaching your team and creating a positive learning environment to your partners on shift. You'll be solving problems in the moment, so any experience you have in leading operational activities in a retail or hospitality environment would be beneficial, as you'll be responsible, alongside the store management team, to achieve results through making an impact and achieving goals and creating our best moments through operational excellence. You'll be an ambassador for our partner networks, making sure our partners know, here they belong. The best part about this role is that no two days are ever the same! Working in one of our fast-paced stores, a typical day could include: Collaborating with the Store Manager, leading great shifts, supporting partners and inspiring best moments and the Starbucks Experience for our partners and customers Setting priorities by leveraging existing tools and resources to determine roles and delegate tasks, looking at ways to drive the profitability of your store Inspiring and motivating the store team to make every moment right for our partners and customers, including pre-empting and adapting to any potential issues and addressing/resolving any that arise to optimise the customer experience Identifying teachable moments to share best practices with the team Seeing challenges as opportunities for continuous improvement to drive operational excellence. Executing store operations during scheduled shifts, including organising opening and closing duties. Ensuring all partners follow Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security, to ensure the safety of all partners during each shift. Providing quality beverages and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards. Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products. Given the nature of our stores, our working hours could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays. All our retail store partners begin their careers with us by undertaking an introductory training programme which are led by our amazing in store trainers and coaches and are designed to immerse you in the Starbucks culture and set you up for success. These training programmes are delivered in our stores and provide partners with the opportunity to learn on the job supported by their manager. In return, we'll offer you a competitive starting salary and benefits that include: 28 days holiday a year (including Bank Holidays) + an additional special day for you to take to celebrate a special moment in your life each year Free drinks and food when you're on shift Our store bonus program Bean stock options for all partners (own part of Starbucks!) Comprehensive training (including coffee knowledge!) and access to Starbucks Global Academy (our online learning platform to help continuously develop yourself) A free bag of coffee each week and a 30% partner discounts on food, beverages, and merchandise Discounts with local and national retailers (cell phones, gym memberships, entertainment tickets, hotels, etc.) through Perks at Work platform Life assurance Home Sweet Loan (Interest-free loans that can be paid back over 12 months to help pay your rental deposit) A free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme available to you and your family Recognition schemes and monetary awards for long service, WOWing customers and your fellow Partners Great long-term career opportunities in store and support center So, if you're looking for a new opportunity, with us you'll be welcomed, you'll be challenged, you'll be inspired. Here you'll be heard. Because here, you're a part of it all. Here you belong. What is our process? Application > CV review > first stage interview > second stage interview > offer and onboarding Starbucks is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All applicants and partners will be treated fairly, without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression. Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Share this opportunity with them! At Starbucks, there's always room for one more.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Shift Supervisor - Bedford Branston Way DT We're looking for leaders at Starbucks. Join us for coffee, stay for the community, connections and opportunities. At Starbucks, we're not just about brewing great coffee, we're about brewing great leaders too. Immerse yourself in a community of connection, opportunity, and creativity, all stirred up with the aroma of our world-class coffee. We've got an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a store supervisor. Find your place as a leader at Starbucks and help us build the brand's future. Here your voice is brewed into everything we do. Here you'll take the lead of the shift, working with your team of baristas to create our Starbucks Experience for our customers with high quality service, beverages and products, whilst creating our third place environment. We're looking for candidates with previous coaching or supervisory experience in a customer facing role. You'll spend your time running shifts with our customers at the core, through coaching your team and creating a positive learning environment to your partners on shift. You'll be solving problems in the moment, so any experience you have in leading operational activities in a retail or hospitality environment would be beneficial, as you'll be responsible, alongside the store management team, to achieve results through making an impact and achieving goals and creating our best moments through operational excellence. You'll be an ambassador for our partner networks, making sure our partners know, here they belong. The best part about this role is that no two days are ever the same! Working in one of our fast-paced stores, a typical day could include: Collaborating with the Store Manager, leading great shifts, supporting partners and inspiring best moments and the Starbucks Experience for our partners and customers Setting priorities by leveraging existing tools and resources to determine roles and delegate tasks, looking at ways to drive the profitability of your store Inspiring and motivating the store team to make every moment right for our partners and customers, including pre-empting and adapting to any potential issues and addressing/resolving any that arise to optimise the customer experience Identifying teachable moments to share best practices with the team Seeing challenges as opportunities for continuous improvement to drive operational excellence. Executing store operations during scheduled shifts, including organising opening and closing duties. Ensuring all partners follow Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those for cash handling and safety and security, to ensure the safety of all partners during each shift. Providing quality beverages and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to all recipe and presentation standards. Follows health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products. Given the nature of our stores, our working hours could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays. All our retail store partners begin their careers with us by undertaking an introductory training programme which are led by our amazing in store trainers and coaches and are designed to immerse you in the Starbucks culture and set you up for success. These training programmes are delivered in our stores and provide partners with the opportunity to learn on the job supported by their manager. In return, we'll offer you a competitive starting salary and benefits that include: 28 days holiday a year (including Bank Holidays) + an additional special day for you to take to celebrate a special moment in your life each year Free drinks and food when you're on shift Our store bonus program Bean stock options for all partners (own part of Starbucks!) Comprehensive training (including coffee knowledge!) and access to Starbucks Global Academy (our online learning platform to help continuously develop yourself) A free bag of coffee each week and a 30% partner discounts on food, beverages, and merchandise Discounts with local and national retailers (cell phones, gym memberships, entertainment tickets, hotels, etc.) through Perks at Work platform Life assurance Home Sweet Loan (Interest-free loans that can be paid back over 12 months to help pay your rental deposit) A free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme available to you and your family Recognition schemes and monetary awards for long service, WOWing customers and your fellow Partners Great long-term career opportunities in store and support center So, if you're looking for a new opportunity, with us you'll be welcomed, you'll be challenged, you'll be inspired. Here you'll be heard. Because here, you're a part of it all. Here you belong. What is our process? Application > CV review > first stage interview > second stage interview > offer and onboarding Starbucks is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All applicants and partners will be treated fairly, without regard to race, religion, sex, nationality, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity and expression. Know someone who would be a perfect fit? Share this opportunity with them! At Starbucks, there's always room for one more.
Investment Consulting Apprenticeship Closing Date: 20th May 2024 We're hiring in Edinburgh! Join Aon as an Investment Apprentice as a permanent colleague from day one and be play a vital role in meeting the expectations of our global clients through the delivery of high-quality service and advice. Our consultants have been advising employers and governments on their pension schemes and other assets - totalling over $4 trillion - for over 60 years. At Aon, we provide a wide range of clients with expertise that extends from setting their investment strategies and the day-to-day management of their investment portfolios, through to corporate transactions and transfers of assets from one Investment Manager to another. We recognise the learning, development, and social value for our Early Career colleagues of being in the office environment from the start of their programme. All our apprentices will spend most of their time in the office and occasional time working from home. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Your role as an Investment Apprentice: Delivering client value drives everything we do at Aon. Likewise, it will drive everything you do as an Apprentice here. Your role will focus on assisting colleagues in preparing investment advice, market insights and detailed analysis for your clients. What your day could look like: Supporting client-facing advisory activities through accurate investment calculations Preparing and checking data, carrying out audit trails and supporting one-off projects Carrying out administrative tasks contributing to the retirement and investment consulting process Inputting data accurately to maintain management information Supporting the delivery of client-facing plan management activities and project deliverables Over time, helping to ensure our work complies with external professional requirements and our own internal quality standards Learning quickly on the job, through formal training and from senior colleagues around you Your Development As an Aon Apprentice you will be enrolled onto our development programme when you join. This programme is built around 3 core elements: Business learning - on the job learning and experiences giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the team and solution line you have joined Centralised learning - UK apprentices complete in an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops; all designed to help you develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business Professional Qualifications - we want you to be as successful as possible, so we'll fully support your study towards your Level 4 Investment Consultant Apprentice Programme. This will provide you with the communication and client facing skills for a long running career as an Investment Consultant, as well supporting you through the IMC (Investment Management Certificate) qualification. To support you as you study for your exams, you'll receive paid study leave, plus an extensive range of study and tuition materials. Building Relationships With Aon business leaders playing an active role in our development, you're encouraged to make the most of every networking opportunity open to you. The early relationships you build will include: Your Apprentice network - you'll meet Apprentices from all areas of Aon in the UK, helping you navigate our business and grow a support network from day one Your Buddy - a recent apprentice colleague who can help you out with day-to-day questions, support you with networking, specific issues or any general thoughts or queries you have Business mentors - many experienced colleagues will be actively interested and involved in your development The Early Careers Team - here to help smooth the way, open doors, and advise you on developing your knowledge, skills and prospects Your career beyond your Apprenticeship Once you've completed the formal apprenticeship programme, you'll continue to receive lots of support at Aon. We would expect you to be promotion ready within 24 months and you will continue to grow your career at Aon. You will also be able to continue your studies for the CFA1 qualifications. Alongside the interactive development programme we've mentioned above, you'll have the chance to explore different career paths. Once you have completed your 18-month Apprenticeship, your training and development doesn't stop there, you will continue your professional development taking on more client responsibilities. Next Steps If you are interested in this apprenticeship programme and would like to apply, here are some things to help you: Entry Requirements: 104 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels (or equivalent) or 260 UCAS points for exams sat prior to 2017 (excluding General Studies) i.e. BCC Five grade A - C GCSEs including Maths and English What are we lookin
May 18, 2024
Full time
Investment Consulting Apprenticeship Closing Date: 20th May 2024 We're hiring in Edinburgh! Join Aon as an Investment Apprentice as a permanent colleague from day one and be play a vital role in meeting the expectations of our global clients through the delivery of high-quality service and advice. Our consultants have been advising employers and governments on their pension schemes and other assets - totalling over $4 trillion - for over 60 years. At Aon, we provide a wide range of clients with expertise that extends from setting their investment strategies and the day-to-day management of their investment portfolios, through to corporate transactions and transfers of assets from one Investment Manager to another. We recognise the learning, development, and social value for our Early Career colleagues of being in the office environment from the start of their programme. All our apprentices will spend most of their time in the office and occasional time working from home. Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. Your role as an Investment Apprentice: Delivering client value drives everything we do at Aon. Likewise, it will drive everything you do as an Apprentice here. Your role will focus on assisting colleagues in preparing investment advice, market insights and detailed analysis for your clients. What your day could look like: Supporting client-facing advisory activities through accurate investment calculations Preparing and checking data, carrying out audit trails and supporting one-off projects Carrying out administrative tasks contributing to the retirement and investment consulting process Inputting data accurately to maintain management information Supporting the delivery of client-facing plan management activities and project deliverables Over time, helping to ensure our work complies with external professional requirements and our own internal quality standards Learning quickly on the job, through formal training and from senior colleagues around you Your Development As an Aon Apprentice you will be enrolled onto our development programme when you join. This programme is built around 3 core elements: Business learning - on the job learning and experiences giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the team and solution line you have joined Centralised learning - UK apprentices complete in an Aon Induction, monthly webinars, business skills training and workshops; all designed to help you develop your knowledge of Aon, build your confidence and your network across our business Professional Qualifications - we want you to be as successful as possible, so we'll fully support your study towards your Level 4 Investment Consultant Apprentice Programme. This will provide you with the communication and client facing skills for a long running career as an Investment Consultant, as well supporting you through the IMC (Investment Management Certificate) qualification. To support you as you study for your exams, you'll receive paid study leave, plus an extensive range of study and tuition materials. Building Relationships With Aon business leaders playing an active role in our development, you're encouraged to make the most of every networking opportunity open to you. The early relationships you build will include: Your Apprentice network - you'll meet Apprentices from all areas of Aon in the UK, helping you navigate our business and grow a support network from day one Your Buddy - a recent apprentice colleague who can help you out with day-to-day questions, support you with networking, specific issues or any general thoughts or queries you have Business mentors - many experienced colleagues will be actively interested and involved in your development The Early Careers Team - here to help smooth the way, open doors, and advise you on developing your knowledge, skills and prospects Your career beyond your Apprenticeship Once you've completed the formal apprenticeship programme, you'll continue to receive lots of support at Aon. We would expect you to be promotion ready within 24 months and you will continue to grow your career at Aon. You will also be able to continue your studies for the CFA1 qualifications. Alongside the interactive development programme we've mentioned above, you'll have the chance to explore different career paths. Once you have completed your 18-month Apprenticeship, your training and development doesn't stop there, you will continue your professional development taking on more client responsibilities. Next Steps If you are interested in this apprenticeship programme and would like to apply, here are some things to help you: Entry Requirements: 104 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels (or equivalent) or 260 UCAS points for exams sat prior to 2017 (excluding General Studies) i.e. BCC Five grade A - C GCSEs including Maths and English What are we lookin
Senior Key Account Manager - Haematology/Oncology - North West England Our client ensures the reliability, availability and quality of proven medicines that millions of patients depend on. During the past four years, they have acquired different products in various therapeutic areas and have established a solid base to secure patient access. They supply products throughout Europe and are expanding their footprint to serve the needs of more patients around the world. Thanks to their ongoing success and in line with our continued strategic growth plan, a new position has been created for a Senior Key Account Manager. The role will continue to grow existing business and have the ability to identify and drive new business opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to join this small, dedicated team. They are seeking a professional and strategic SKAM to lead the sales activity for their assigned territory. Ensuring revenue objectives are met whilst maintaining compliance with all industry and company requirements. The SKAM is the primary point of commercial contact with oncology and haematology departments within target accounts as well regional/national haematology groups and networks. This critical role will perform all responsibilities of account management, including developing and maintaining strategic business relationships with various stakeholders in key accounts and networks with the goals of bringing value to providers and patients, developing new business, maximizing resource utilization, and increasing sales of their product portfolio. Candidate profile: Extensive pharmaceutical sales experience in the specialist care arena preferably oncology Proven relationships with key stakeholders within haematology/oncology accounts in the defined geography Comprehensive understanding of the NHS structure across the region, with a knowledge of funding streams and policies Self-motivated, possess a high degree of technical expertise and have exceptional selling and presentation skills Ability to adapt to the post-Covid working practices, requiring a hybrid approach to customer interaction Demonstrated strategic thinking, ability to balance short and long-term goals Personal integrity, teamwork abilities, collaboration skills and a customer focus are necessary An exceptional remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate, including car allowance, pension and healthcare. Please apply online or contact CHASE for more details on . Reference number: 33940
May 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Key Account Manager - Haematology/Oncology - North West England Our client ensures the reliability, availability and quality of proven medicines that millions of patients depend on. During the past four years, they have acquired different products in various therapeutic areas and have established a solid base to secure patient access. They supply products throughout Europe and are expanding their footprint to serve the needs of more patients around the world. Thanks to their ongoing success and in line with our continued strategic growth plan, a new position has been created for a Senior Key Account Manager. The role will continue to grow existing business and have the ability to identify and drive new business opportunities. This is an exciting opportunity to join this small, dedicated team. They are seeking a professional and strategic SKAM to lead the sales activity for their assigned territory. Ensuring revenue objectives are met whilst maintaining compliance with all industry and company requirements. The SKAM is the primary point of commercial contact with oncology and haematology departments within target accounts as well regional/national haematology groups and networks. This critical role will perform all responsibilities of account management, including developing and maintaining strategic business relationships with various stakeholders in key accounts and networks with the goals of bringing value to providers and patients, developing new business, maximizing resource utilization, and increasing sales of their product portfolio. Candidate profile: Extensive pharmaceutical sales experience in the specialist care arena preferably oncology Proven relationships with key stakeholders within haematology/oncology accounts in the defined geography Comprehensive understanding of the NHS structure across the region, with a knowledge of funding streams and policies Self-motivated, possess a high degree of technical expertise and have exceptional selling and presentation skills Ability to adapt to the post-Covid working practices, requiring a hybrid approach to customer interaction Demonstrated strategic thinking, ability to balance short and long-term goals Personal integrity, teamwork abilities, collaboration skills and a customer focus are necessary An exceptional remuneration package is on offer for the successful candidate, including car allowance, pension and healthcare. Please apply online or contact CHASE for more details on . Reference number: 33940
Audit Director opportunity with clear pathway to Partner Will also consider Senior Audit Manager seeking that next step up Six figure salary plus benefits and career progression This is a great opportunity to advance your career with an ambitious and forward-thinking firm. With a fantastic client base and a clear path to Partnership, this role offers significant professional growth and the chance to make a substantial impact. With a culture of innovation, growth and a genuine focus on work-life balance, this business has more than doubled its revenues in the last 5 years, including a 19% year-on-year increase last year alone, growing both organically and via a number of strategic acquisitions - it's an exciting time to join! The client base is rich and diverse. Being the UK member firm of top tier global network, my client is able to pitch for larger clients and business including International audit and tax work. In addition, they are ahead of the curve in terms of cloud technology, AI and BI software. As an Audit Director, you will play a key role in shaping the firm's future. Ideal for an experienced Senior Manager or Audit Director ready to advance their career, this is a significant career opportunity allowing for you to start thinking more as an owner of a Firm, rather than an employee. Key Responsibilities: Implement the firm's strategy and direction in support of the Partners Lead by example Client Delivery Drive profitability. Key requirements: Qualified Accountant, ACA / ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent External audit experience gained in an Accountancy Practice at Manager level or above Strong client and commercial awareness Exceptional leadership skills Proficiency in networking and fee generation Ability to think more like an owner of a Practice, rather than an employee. What's on offer: Pathway to Partner Bonus Hybrid working Car lease scheme for you and your family Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental plan And much, much more Worth finding out more? Apply today to register your interest or call Ashley on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, always private and in complete confidence . Addington Ball is a specialist accounting and finance recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/(phone number removed) - Audit Director
May 18, 2024
Full time
Audit Director opportunity with clear pathway to Partner Will also consider Senior Audit Manager seeking that next step up Six figure salary plus benefits and career progression This is a great opportunity to advance your career with an ambitious and forward-thinking firm. With a fantastic client base and a clear path to Partnership, this role offers significant professional growth and the chance to make a substantial impact. With a culture of innovation, growth and a genuine focus on work-life balance, this business has more than doubled its revenues in the last 5 years, including a 19% year-on-year increase last year alone, growing both organically and via a number of strategic acquisitions - it's an exciting time to join! The client base is rich and diverse. Being the UK member firm of top tier global network, my client is able to pitch for larger clients and business including International audit and tax work. In addition, they are ahead of the curve in terms of cloud technology, AI and BI software. As an Audit Director, you will play a key role in shaping the firm's future. Ideal for an experienced Senior Manager or Audit Director ready to advance their career, this is a significant career opportunity allowing for you to start thinking more as an owner of a Firm, rather than an employee. Key Responsibilities: Implement the firm's strategy and direction in support of the Partners Lead by example Client Delivery Drive profitability. Key requirements: Qualified Accountant, ACA / ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent External audit experience gained in an Accountancy Practice at Manager level or above Strong client and commercial awareness Exceptional leadership skills Proficiency in networking and fee generation Ability to think more like an owner of a Practice, rather than an employee. What's on offer: Pathway to Partner Bonus Hybrid working Car lease scheme for you and your family Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental plan And much, much more Worth finding out more? Apply today to register your interest or call Ashley on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, always private and in complete confidence . Addington Ball is a specialist accounting and finance recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/(phone number removed) - Audit Director
You will need Experience relevant for this job: Experience in large scale e-commerce business and have led end-to-end user journeys across different digital products Recognized as a champion and a domain expert in creating engaging User-Experience across different digital channels and customer propositions, for e-commerce business You are acknowledged as an important thought leader in your domain and are able to influence and innovate through defined specialisms and proven successes Have proven expertise in seeking out and dealing with ambiguous, unstructured challenges, quick to find opportunities and shape strategies and resources around them as an individual contributor Took multiple ideas (at least one new product/ idea) from conception to go-live, through standard software product development lifecycle and got measurable success across defined KPIs Knowledge and experience of product management best practice and methodologies and strong technical acumen Experience in appraising and analysing the findings of customer and market research and using the results to influence product outcomes and strategic goals. Skills relevant for the job A challenger s mindset and being brave in taking informed risk, influencing new ideas and new methodologies Curiosity and awareness of the competitive landscape, market trends and technology innovations, with an ability to leverage those for defining and executing product strategies Strong decision making and prioritization skills, especially when multiple trade-offs are involved, and faster decision are required Excellent written and verbal communication skills A methodical/ analytical approach and great problem-solving skills Ability to evangelise a product domain to the wider business Team player who could work collaboratively with other members of the team Ownership, responsiveness, and commitment towards assigned work Empathy and good listening skills to understand the needs/pain points of your customers/ stakeholders Knowledge of Agile methodologies, writing effective user stories/acceptance criterions 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. v 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 18, 2024
Full time
You will need Experience relevant for this job: Experience in large scale e-commerce business and have led end-to-end user journeys across different digital products Recognized as a champion and a domain expert in creating engaging User-Experience across different digital channels and customer propositions, for e-commerce business You are acknowledged as an important thought leader in your domain and are able to influence and innovate through defined specialisms and proven successes Have proven expertise in seeking out and dealing with ambiguous, unstructured challenges, quick to find opportunities and shape strategies and resources around them as an individual contributor Took multiple ideas (at least one new product/ idea) from conception to go-live, through standard software product development lifecycle and got measurable success across defined KPIs Knowledge and experience of product management best practice and methodologies and strong technical acumen Experience in appraising and analysing the findings of customer and market research and using the results to influence product outcomes and strategic goals. Skills relevant for the job A challenger s mindset and being brave in taking informed risk, influencing new ideas and new methodologies Curiosity and awareness of the competitive landscape, market trends and technology innovations, with an ability to leverage those for defining and executing product strategies Strong decision making and prioritization skills, especially when multiple trade-offs are involved, and faster decision are required Excellent written and verbal communication skills A methodical/ analytical approach and great problem-solving skills Ability to evangelise a product domain to the wider business Team player who could work collaboratively with other members of the team Ownership, responsiveness, and commitment towards assigned work Empathy and good listening skills to understand the needs/pain points of your customers/ stakeholders Knowledge of Agile methodologies, writing effective user stories/acceptance criterions 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. v 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.
Director, Applied Data Science page is loaded Director, Applied Data Science Apply locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-216397 Our Purpose We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results. Title and Summary Director, Applied Data ScienceOverview Reporting to the Vice President of Analytics and Metrics and working with the TST Applied Data Science team, the Director will drive enterprise-level impact from data science solutions by leading a team of data scientists and engineers; managing delivery and scaling of existing data science models; and lead experimentation and innovation to develop new capabilities. The Role 1/ Lead a team of data scientists and engineers • Recruit, hire, and train distinctive data science and ML engineering talent • Serve as a senior technical leader on the team, guiding individual contributors in their development of data science and ML engineering solutions • Engage business and technical stakeholders across Mastercard to co-create solutions and collaboratively solve data science problems • Continuously raise the bar on the capabilities and impact of our data science solutions 2/ Manage delivery and scaling of existing models • Architect and lead the design and implementation of sophisticated data models and algorithms, steering complex data science initiatives from conception through to execution. • Implement Agile practices to scale development of individual solutions across distributed cross-functional teams • Lead the engineering team to deploy and manage critical models in production 3/ Lead experimentation and innovation • Develop and refine advanced analytical solutions, utilizing Mastercard's extensive global data assets and software platforms. • Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, continually applying new techniques to enhance analytical capabilities. • Manage long-term development of market-differentiating capabilities alongside day-to-day value delivery All about you • 7+ years of experience in data science with at least 2 as a people manager • Strong experience in Python • Extensive expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics. • Highly structured and organized with the ability to plan work to maximize the team's productivity and effectiveness. • Deep understanding of the AI development lifecycle • Proficiency in big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, or similar frameworks. • Excellent skills in data visualization and interpretation. • Demonstrated history of successfully delivering high-quality, data-driven solutions, including deploying production-level machine learning models and executing complex business intelligence projects. • Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex data concepts in simple terms. • Experience in working with cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. • Proven track record of delivering data products in environments with strict adherence to security and model governance standards. • Bachelor's degree in computer science, analytics, mathematics, statistics, economics, industrial engineering, or physical sciences. Master's degree in one of these disciplines preferred. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines. About Us Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Director, Applied Data Science page is loaded Director, Applied Data Science Apply locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R-216397 Our Purpose We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results. Title and Summary Director, Applied Data ScienceOverview Reporting to the Vice President of Analytics and Metrics and working with the TST Applied Data Science team, the Director will drive enterprise-level impact from data science solutions by leading a team of data scientists and engineers; managing delivery and scaling of existing data science models; and lead experimentation and innovation to develop new capabilities. The Role 1/ Lead a team of data scientists and engineers • Recruit, hire, and train distinctive data science and ML engineering talent • Serve as a senior technical leader on the team, guiding individual contributors in their development of data science and ML engineering solutions • Engage business and technical stakeholders across Mastercard to co-create solutions and collaboratively solve data science problems • Continuously raise the bar on the capabilities and impact of our data science solutions 2/ Manage delivery and scaling of existing models • Architect and lead the design and implementation of sophisticated data models and algorithms, steering complex data science initiatives from conception through to execution. • Implement Agile practices to scale development of individual solutions across distributed cross-functional teams • Lead the engineering team to deploy and manage critical models in production 3/ Lead experimentation and innovation • Develop and refine advanced analytical solutions, utilizing Mastercard's extensive global data assets and software platforms. • Stay abreast of the latest advancements in data science, continually applying new techniques to enhance analytical capabilities. • Manage long-term development of market-differentiating capabilities alongside day-to-day value delivery All about you • 7+ years of experience in data science with at least 2 as a people manager • Strong experience in Python • Extensive expertise in statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics. • Highly structured and organized with the ability to plan work to maximize the team's productivity and effectiveness. • Deep understanding of the AI development lifecycle • Proficiency in big data technologies like Hadoop, Spark, or similar frameworks. • Excellent skills in data visualization and interpretation. • Demonstrated history of successfully delivering high-quality, data-driven solutions, including deploying production-level machine learning models and executing complex business intelligence projects. • Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex data concepts in simple terms. • Experience in working with cloud computing platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. • Proven track record of delivering data products in environments with strict adherence to security and model governance standards. • Bachelor's degree in computer science, analytics, mathematics, statistics, economics, industrial engineering, or physical sciences. Master's degree in one of these disciplines preferred. Corporate Security Responsibility All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must: Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices; Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed; Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines. About Us Everyone wants easier ways to pay; we invent them. Checkout lines are slow; we speed them along. Merchants want more sales; we give them data and insights. People need financial access; we connect them. Corporate purchasing is complicated; we make it simple. Commuters are busy; we speed them on their way. we help create them. Small businesses are virtual; we give them access to a world of buyers.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) works closely with global institutions such as UN agencies, the European Commission, Foundations and other Development Agencies, particularly those involved in international development. IIDA provides assurance services, including financial and systems audits, certifications, internal control assessments, technical assistance, and consultancy services to international institutions The audit manager will take the lead in engagement meetings (virtually and in person). You'll prepare audit plans based on a full understanding of the terms of reference and the applicable grant contractual conditions. You'll coordinate and lead audit teams, write and review audit reports. You'll be someone with: A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / DEC or equivalent) is preferred Bilingual Spanish with excellent verbal and written English a minimum requirement Audit experience A genuine interest in international development and this sector An ability to communicate in a professional, constructive way Proven track record in audit and assurance work international travel for assignments (travel can include, but not be limited to, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high-growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our Advisory team provide a wide variety of services that deliver value-led advice and outcomes. They have an in-depth knowledge of business, industry sectors and markets and understand the constantly changing risks and opportunities at the heart of affairs. The team work across strategy, operations and improvement as well as at a transactional and defined project level. From technology to risk advisory, they're experts in following through on top-level instructions and resolving the finer details - all in one straight-forward package. When you join them, you'll work on some of the world's most exciting financial operations and business deals, building your experience and expertise alongside the brightest minds in the industry We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. International Institutions and Donor Assurance (IIDA) works closely with global institutions such as UN agencies, the European Commission, Foundations and other Development Agencies, particularly those involved in international development. IIDA provides assurance services, including financial and systems audits, certifications, internal control assessments, technical assistance, and consultancy services to international institutions The audit manager will take the lead in engagement meetings (virtually and in person). You'll prepare audit plans based on a full understanding of the terms of reference and the applicable grant contractual conditions. You'll coordinate and lead audit teams, write and review audit reports. You'll be someone with: A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / DEC or equivalent) is preferred Bilingual Spanish with excellent verbal and written English a minimum requirement Audit experience A genuine interest in international development and this sector An ability to communicate in a professional, constructive way Proven track record in audit and assurance work international travel for assignments (travel can include, but not be limited to, Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Social Worker- Children with Disabilities Team Job Description L2 or L3 Social Worker- Children with Disabilities (CWD) £37,336 to £45,442 (dependant on experience) Permanent- full or part-time considered Excellent relocation package up to £10,000 Countywide Who Cares? We Do! WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube We are recruiting Social Workers to work within our Children with Disabilities Teams across Norfolk. To help achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families. There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. About us: The Children with Disabilities teams support children and young people who have a substantial and permanent disability. The needs of the child or young person impacts how their family functions. Family support and early help services cannot meet the family's need. We have established a highly ambitious and successful transformation and improvement programme and already have lots to be proud of; our new 'front door' model has been glowingly endorsed as 'transformed' by Ofsted, our new edge of care services are reducing the need for children to be looked after and we have secured a multi-million-pound investment in our core social care service model. Through Vital Signs, our vision for Children in Norfolk, we use Signs of Safety practice to work with whole family networks and across the whole system to support families to build on their strengths and to achieve the best possible outcomes. What our Social Workers think: "Our team are supportive, we look out for each other, we rise to high challenge and expect high support from our team manager which is always available. We are passionate and driven to achieve high standards in our work and this is supported by a team manager who has commitment, positive leadership, focus and high expectations. In return we receive autonomy, flexible working for our individual situations, good quality and structured supervision and case discussion with a focus on analysis and best outcomes for the children and families. We all agree we are committed to making a difference to children, young people and the families in Norfolk through the vision and steer of a fab team manager" Jennifer, Senior Social Worker You will have: Honours Degree or Diploma in Social Work or CQSW. Registration with Social Work England. Completion of all post qualifying professional requirements including the ASYE. Minimum of one years' experience of direct working with children and families. Experience of the application of theoretical models and relevant research including Vital Signs Experience of best practice. In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Job Description and Personal Specification Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW. Norfolk is a beautiful county, a real hidden gem with over 90 miles of unspoilt coastline, beautiful countryside, the unique Norfolk Broads, amazing wildlife, picturesque market towns and the fabulous seaside resorts of Hunstanton, Cromer and Great Yarmouth. At the heart is the vibrant city of Norwich with excellent shopping, a vast array of restaurants and a pub for everyday of the year. Travel links are extensive with direct rail links to London and Cambridge and Norwich International Airport with flights to Europe and beyond. Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES).
May 18, 2024
Full time
Social Worker- Children with Disabilities Team Job Description L2 or L3 Social Worker- Children with Disabilities (CWD) £37,336 to £45,442 (dependant on experience) Permanent- full or part-time considered Excellent relocation package up to £10,000 Countywide Who Cares? We Do! WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube We are recruiting Social Workers to work within our Children with Disabilities Teams across Norfolk. To help achieve the best possible outcomes for children, young people and their families. There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. About us: The Children with Disabilities teams support children and young people who have a substantial and permanent disability. The needs of the child or young person impacts how their family functions. Family support and early help services cannot meet the family's need. We have established a highly ambitious and successful transformation and improvement programme and already have lots to be proud of; our new 'front door' model has been glowingly endorsed as 'transformed' by Ofsted, our new edge of care services are reducing the need for children to be looked after and we have secured a multi-million-pound investment in our core social care service model. Through Vital Signs, our vision for Children in Norfolk, we use Signs of Safety practice to work with whole family networks and across the whole system to support families to build on their strengths and to achieve the best possible outcomes. What our Social Workers think: "Our team are supportive, we look out for each other, we rise to high challenge and expect high support from our team manager which is always available. We are passionate and driven to achieve high standards in our work and this is supported by a team manager who has commitment, positive leadership, focus and high expectations. In return we receive autonomy, flexible working for our individual situations, good quality and structured supervision and case discussion with a focus on analysis and best outcomes for the children and families. We all agree we are committed to making a difference to children, young people and the families in Norfolk through the vision and steer of a fab team manager" Jennifer, Senior Social Worker You will have: Honours Degree or Diploma in Social Work or CQSW. Registration with Social Work England. Completion of all post qualifying professional requirements including the ASYE. Minimum of one years' experience of direct working with children and families. Experience of the application of theoretical models and relevant research including Vital Signs Experience of best practice. In return we will offer you: A supportive team who cares about your wellbeing and professional development We offer flexible working arrangements including condensed four-day week working, nine-day fortnights and other options We offer a generous annual leave entitlement - plus the opportunity to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave through our salary sacrifice scheme We offer maternity, paternity and adoption pay and time off to support you as your family grows. There is an independently run nursery within the Norfolk County Council grounds which offers priority spaces to our employees We offer support if you care for relatives or friends who are older, disabled or seriously ill We are committed to promoting the health, safety and wellbeing of our social workers. We provide access to services that support your health and wellbeing, such as confidential counselling and advice, fast-track physiotherapy and NHS Health Checks for employees over 40 We have a great offer waiting for you, not to mention a great lifestyle in Norfolk to help you with your work life balance. All our office-based roles are currently working in a hybrid way between home and office as part of our Smarter Working plans and to support the health and safety of all our colleagues. We anticipate that working remotely will be a key feature of this role and your office base will be in Sprowston, Norwich. Our technology platform and equipment are first class, enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We ask that you have in place good Broadband connectivity. We are recruiting experienced social workers to our teams countywide. We'd love to tell you more about being a Social Worker in Norfolk! Please call Deborah our Recruitment Business Partner on or email Job Description and Personal Specification Applications will be reviewed once submitted so please apply NOW. Norfolk is a beautiful county, a real hidden gem with over 90 miles of unspoilt coastline, beautiful countryside, the unique Norfolk Broads, amazing wildlife, picturesque market towns and the fabulous seaside resorts of Hunstanton, Cromer and Great Yarmouth. At the heart is the vibrant city of Norwich with excellent shopping, a vast array of restaurants and a pub for everyday of the year. Travel links are extensive with direct rail links to London and Cambridge and Norwich International Airport with flights to Europe and beyond. Living and working in Norfolk - Norfolk County Council We are committed to equality and inclusion and welcome applications irrespective of gender identity, disability, marital status, ethnic origin, age, pregnancy status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We are proud to have achieved Carer Friendly Employer Status, Disability Confident Leader Status, the Employer Recognition Scheme award for the Armed Forces Covenant and to be one of the authorities piloting the workforce race equality standard (WRES).
THE ROLE The Head of Auction Sales will focus on maximizing the growth of Sotheby's Wine business in the UK, with an emphasis on driving sales from the region to auction (and retail), both locally and internationally. You will have specialist knowledge and experience, be a highly-motivated independent self-starter, tasked with sourcing high value collections, negotiating profitable sales, meeting P&L plan and margin targets across the business. He or she will have and develop a significant private client and trade network, negotiate deals, inspect and catalogue wines, provide advice to buyers both for drinking and investment, create and attend Wine events, and provide general organization and administration as the business requires. As part of the global wine & spirits leadership team, you will be expected to contribute to and implement the growth strategy focusing on the UK. RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership Enhance the visibility of Sotheby's Wine as part of the Sotheby's brands, and drive profitable growth of Sotheby's Wine to secure its short- and long-term success Apply your innate understanding of the wine trade to further create a Sotheby's Wine brand in the UK that is commercially appealing, consistent with the brand and priced sensibly Secure profitable consignments for auction and direct acquisition through retail, meeting individual revenue targets and help the local and global teams meet annual plan Contribute to the success of the business plan by meeting and exceeding assigned sales goals Develop and implement the agreed auction, retail (including e-Commerce) and storage (including virtual storage) vision for Sotheby's Wine in Europe, collaborating equally with the Continental European Wine and global Wine management teams Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the wider business as well as the global Sotheby's Wine team to compose, produce and execute interesting, innovative and profitable sale formats and concepts across the Sotheby's sales channels Develop strong and collaborative relationships both within Sotheby's Wine and within the auction house generally Contribute to the global leadership of the wine business by helping shape the strategy for growth in the UK and help implement initiatives Provide support to other parts of the Auction and Retail wine business as and when required Expertise Sourcing and securing profitable consignments for auction and direct selling opportunities through retail, meeting individual revenue targets and helping the team meet annual budget targets Secure profitable consignments for auction and direct selling opportunities through retail, meeting individual revenue targets and help the local and global teams meet annual plan Setting an example of scholarship providing expertise, researching and cataloguing wines to the highest standard Perform property inspection for wine at Sotheby's Wine warehouses and on-site at client's premises Proofing digital catalogues and listings Valuing property to provide auction/retail/fair market/insurance estimates as required by the client Assisting with inspection and research/cataloguing of wines for sale in New York and Hong Kong when required Client Relationship Management Grow Sotheby's Wine private client and trade network in the UK Drive a long-term client development strategy across private, trade and winery clients Using Specialist knowledge and expertise on strategic long-term business getting focused on high level opportunities and their requirements. Act as a client contact for this client base and develop strong relationships with revenue opportunities Act as an ambassador for the Wine business within Sotheby's, promoting its services, products and expertise to internal stakeholders, cross selling the Sotheby's Wine business to all Sotheby's clients Provide advice to buyers across both auction & retail Responsible for selling wine to clients via telephone, email, in-person and at events Events composition/participation to include client development and entertaining Work with the wider business to streamline processes and ensure efficient client service, engaging with operations, marketing, events, and regional Chairman / business development to create consistently exceptional client experience Team and Sale Management Develop, train, manage, incentivise and retain the UK Wine team Working with Specialist, Operations team, oversee preparation of marketing and communication strategies in conjunction with the Marketing, Press and Editorial teams to sell sales. Ensure that the Specialist Operations team manages sale production and deadlines: Ensure that all photography is completed in a timely manner Researching and writing catalogue entries, Proof-reading Liaising with Catalogue Production and Sale Creation teams as appropriate Produce and manage appraisal and proposal coordination Responsible for having business getting spreadsheet updated to current status Work with the wider business to streamline processes and ensure efficient client service, engaging with operations, marketing, events, and regional Chairman / business development to create consistently exceptional client experience Manage wine auctions and related events IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES 10+ years of Specialist experience in fine wine and the Global wine market People Management experience in a fine wine business preferred Proven ability to operate in a start-up or similar environment, providing dynamic, strategic leadership combined with hands-on operational drive Capable of identifying obstacles to growth and success, and translating expertise into results Proven manager, inspirational and dynamic leader, with experience of global teams Commit to uphold ethical standards at the highest level, consistent with Sotheby's reputation. Understand and demonstrate a "no compromise" attitude towards luxury: protecting the Sotheby's Wine vision and brand equity while achieving short term sales goals Experience in developing HNW and trade network and converting relationships into revenue Strong ability to network and convert social connections into business opportunitiesHigh level of attention to detail Professional, discreet and commercial client service skills Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and SAP preferred
May 18, 2024
Full time
THE ROLE The Head of Auction Sales will focus on maximizing the growth of Sotheby's Wine business in the UK, with an emphasis on driving sales from the region to auction (and retail), both locally and internationally. You will have specialist knowledge and experience, be a highly-motivated independent self-starter, tasked with sourcing high value collections, negotiating profitable sales, meeting P&L plan and margin targets across the business. He or she will have and develop a significant private client and trade network, negotiate deals, inspect and catalogue wines, provide advice to buyers both for drinking and investment, create and attend Wine events, and provide general organization and administration as the business requires. As part of the global wine & spirits leadership team, you will be expected to contribute to and implement the growth strategy focusing on the UK. RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership Enhance the visibility of Sotheby's Wine as part of the Sotheby's brands, and drive profitable growth of Sotheby's Wine to secure its short- and long-term success Apply your innate understanding of the wine trade to further create a Sotheby's Wine brand in the UK that is commercially appealing, consistent with the brand and priced sensibly Secure profitable consignments for auction and direct acquisition through retail, meeting individual revenue targets and help the local and global teams meet annual plan Contribute to the success of the business plan by meeting and exceeding assigned sales goals Develop and implement the agreed auction, retail (including e-Commerce) and storage (including virtual storage) vision for Sotheby's Wine in Europe, collaborating equally with the Continental European Wine and global Wine management teams Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the wider business as well as the global Sotheby's Wine team to compose, produce and execute interesting, innovative and profitable sale formats and concepts across the Sotheby's sales channels Develop strong and collaborative relationships both within Sotheby's Wine and within the auction house generally Contribute to the global leadership of the wine business by helping shape the strategy for growth in the UK and help implement initiatives Provide support to other parts of the Auction and Retail wine business as and when required Expertise Sourcing and securing profitable consignments for auction and direct selling opportunities through retail, meeting individual revenue targets and helping the team meet annual budget targets Secure profitable consignments for auction and direct selling opportunities through retail, meeting individual revenue targets and help the local and global teams meet annual plan Setting an example of scholarship providing expertise, researching and cataloguing wines to the highest standard Perform property inspection for wine at Sotheby's Wine warehouses and on-site at client's premises Proofing digital catalogues and listings Valuing property to provide auction/retail/fair market/insurance estimates as required by the client Assisting with inspection and research/cataloguing of wines for sale in New York and Hong Kong when required Client Relationship Management Grow Sotheby's Wine private client and trade network in the UK Drive a long-term client development strategy across private, trade and winery clients Using Specialist knowledge and expertise on strategic long-term business getting focused on high level opportunities and their requirements. Act as a client contact for this client base and develop strong relationships with revenue opportunities Act as an ambassador for the Wine business within Sotheby's, promoting its services, products and expertise to internal stakeholders, cross selling the Sotheby's Wine business to all Sotheby's clients Provide advice to buyers across both auction & retail Responsible for selling wine to clients via telephone, email, in-person and at events Events composition/participation to include client development and entertaining Work with the wider business to streamline processes and ensure efficient client service, engaging with operations, marketing, events, and regional Chairman / business development to create consistently exceptional client experience Team and Sale Management Develop, train, manage, incentivise and retain the UK Wine team Working with Specialist, Operations team, oversee preparation of marketing and communication strategies in conjunction with the Marketing, Press and Editorial teams to sell sales. Ensure that the Specialist Operations team manages sale production and deadlines: Ensure that all photography is completed in a timely manner Researching and writing catalogue entries, Proof-reading Liaising with Catalogue Production and Sale Creation teams as appropriate Produce and manage appraisal and proposal coordination Responsible for having business getting spreadsheet updated to current status Work with the wider business to streamline processes and ensure efficient client service, engaging with operations, marketing, events, and regional Chairman / business development to create consistently exceptional client experience Manage wine auctions and related events IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES 10+ years of Specialist experience in fine wine and the Global wine market People Management experience in a fine wine business preferred Proven ability to operate in a start-up or similar environment, providing dynamic, strategic leadership combined with hands-on operational drive Capable of identifying obstacles to growth and success, and translating expertise into results Proven manager, inspirational and dynamic leader, with experience of global teams Commit to uphold ethical standards at the highest level, consistent with Sotheby's reputation. Understand and demonstrate a "no compromise" attitude towards luxury: protecting the Sotheby's Wine vision and brand equity while achieving short term sales goals Experience in developing HNW and trade network and converting relationships into revenue Strong ability to network and convert social connections into business opportunitiesHigh level of attention to detail Professional, discreet and commercial client service skills Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and SAP preferred
Great opportunity to join our market-leading Integrated and Global Solutions (IGS) Practise based out of our London office as a Global Benefits Actuarial Consultant - part qualified /newly qualified. Our mission is to advise multinational companies' headquarters on all aspects of pensions and benefits provided to workforces around the world. This covers both strategic and operational activity.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, diverse and successful team. We have an enviable client portfolio that focuses on multi-national companies across all sectors, including Pharmaceutical, Financial Services, Oil & Gas/Natural Resources, Retail, Construction and Engineering and Manufacturing.Multinational companies face a variety of business, cultural, language and regulatory environments. We help companies to navigate these challenges in relation to pensions, benefits and employment structures. We advise multinational companies on certain specialist topics where the IGS has unique experience, and we also act as a single point of contact to help solve client questions where we draw on the expertise of all our colleagues from around the world. The Role will entail supporting lead consultants and our multinational clients in the delivery of global actuarial, M&A support and other consulting services relating to employee benefits, this role includes: Coordinating and delivering global pensions accounting consolidation projects under internationally recognized financial reporting standards and advising multinational clients in relation to these accounting requirements (typically IAS19 and ASC 715). Including consulting with the client around project management, accounting policy, assumption setting, special events reporting, coordination of the results and production of disclosures and reports to support these disclosures. Working in diverse client teams to support the lead consultant in delivering advice to the headquarters of our multinational clients on employee benefit matters around the world. This includes working in broad teams from across WTW to support on the IGS elements of wider client engagements. Areas of advice could include benefit design, local compliance, local and global governance process, merger & acquisition activity, provider selection and benefit delivery, global benefit financing and risk management structures. Coordinating and project managing multi-country projects such as global benefits benchmarking exercises, merger & acquisition activity, total rewards alignment and cost savings projects, data analytics and governance processes. Coordinating WTW client teams to deliver to clients, often by acting as the project manager and as the key resource for the junior colleagues on the team, as well as the main support for the lead consultant. Our work style: At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution. You can also benefit from flexible working opportunities, such as part-time working, and will have control over your work-life balance. The Requirements Part qualified/newly qualified actuary with strong evidence of working with clients to prepare IFRS and/or US GAAP pensions accounting disclosures. A keen interest in the international benefits arena and comfortable working in a global environment. Strong project management and organisational skills allowing the individual to multi-task and prioritise tasks Although the role requires technical skills, an ability to interpret and use the technical information available to effectively consult with clients is important An ability to engage in a consulting relationship with clients at the headquarters and local country level, including excellent consulting skills such as listening and facilitating discussions with clients Understands the nuances of working across borders, with different cultures and with multinational organizations. Self-motivation and the ability to work effectively in teams, including remotely with clients and colleagues in other countries. An attention to detail in the review and delivery of consistent high-quality results to clients and colleagues and a proactive approach to working with clients. An ability to build a network with WTW colleagues around the world, reflecting modern ways of working. A positive and friendly approach to work. A keen desire to learn and, over time, to contribute ideas to evolve our offering and efficiency initiatives. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity
May 18, 2024
Full time
Great opportunity to join our market-leading Integrated and Global Solutions (IGS) Practise based out of our London office as a Global Benefits Actuarial Consultant - part qualified /newly qualified. Our mission is to advise multinational companies' headquarters on all aspects of pensions and benefits provided to workforces around the world. This covers both strategic and operational activity.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large, diverse and successful team. We have an enviable client portfolio that focuses on multi-national companies across all sectors, including Pharmaceutical, Financial Services, Oil & Gas/Natural Resources, Retail, Construction and Engineering and Manufacturing.Multinational companies face a variety of business, cultural, language and regulatory environments. We help companies to navigate these challenges in relation to pensions, benefits and employment structures. We advise multinational companies on certain specialist topics where the IGS has unique experience, and we also act as a single point of contact to help solve client questions where we draw on the expertise of all our colleagues from around the world. The Role will entail supporting lead consultants and our multinational clients in the delivery of global actuarial, M&A support and other consulting services relating to employee benefits, this role includes: Coordinating and delivering global pensions accounting consolidation projects under internationally recognized financial reporting standards and advising multinational clients in relation to these accounting requirements (typically IAS19 and ASC 715). Including consulting with the client around project management, accounting policy, assumption setting, special events reporting, coordination of the results and production of disclosures and reports to support these disclosures. Working in diverse client teams to support the lead consultant in delivering advice to the headquarters of our multinational clients on employee benefit matters around the world. This includes working in broad teams from across WTW to support on the IGS elements of wider client engagements. Areas of advice could include benefit design, local compliance, local and global governance process, merger & acquisition activity, provider selection and benefit delivery, global benefit financing and risk management structures. Coordinating and project managing multi-country projects such as global benefits benchmarking exercises, merger & acquisition activity, total rewards alignment and cost savings projects, data analytics and governance processes. Coordinating WTW client teams to deliver to clients, often by acting as the project manager and as the key resource for the junior colleagues on the team, as well as the main support for the lead consultant. Our work style: At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a "hybrid" style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and "hybrid" is not a one-size-fits-all solution. You can also benefit from flexible working opportunities, such as part-time working, and will have control over your work-life balance. The Requirements Part qualified/newly qualified actuary with strong evidence of working with clients to prepare IFRS and/or US GAAP pensions accounting disclosures. A keen interest in the international benefits arena and comfortable working in a global environment. Strong project management and organisational skills allowing the individual to multi-task and prioritise tasks Although the role requires technical skills, an ability to interpret and use the technical information available to effectively consult with clients is important An ability to engage in a consulting relationship with clients at the headquarters and local country level, including excellent consulting skills such as listening and facilitating discussions with clients Understands the nuances of working across borders, with different cultures and with multinational organizations. Self-motivation and the ability to work effectively in teams, including remotely with clients and colleagues in other countries. An attention to detail in the review and delivery of consistent high-quality results to clients and colleagues and a proactive approach to working with clients. An ability to build a network with WTW colleagues around the world, reflecting modern ways of working. A positive and friendly approach to work. A keen desire to learn and, over time, to contribute ideas to evolve our offering and efficiency initiatives. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. At WTW, we believe difference makes us stronger. We want our workforce to reflect the different and varied markets we operate in and to build a culture of inclusivity that makes colleagues feel welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive work environment throughout our organisation. We embrace all types of diversity