Role: Product Manager - Content Management Lifecycle Contract: Full Time Location: London (Hybrid) Hours: 37.5 hours Position Overview: We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Product Manager to join one of our large program teams within technology at base. This hybrid role combines the strategic vision of a product manager, the analytical mindset of a business analyst, and the technical understanding of a product owner. Your primary focus will be on streamlining operations pertaining to content lifecycle and master data management within the overall media supply chains, with particular focus on rights management and content insights. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our systems accurately capture, manage, and utilize master data (including title, rights, and assets) to drive operational efficiency, monetization, and compliance. Key Responsibilities: Product Ownership Support: Client-facing role, driving roadmap and gathering requirements ensuring execution of product rollout that aligns with business goals and company strategy. Translate stakeholder needs into user stories, process diagrams, acceptance criteria, and technical specs Requirements Gathering: Lead discovery sessions with legal, business affairs, content operations, global rights operations, finance and technology teams to gather and document business and system requirements Content Lifecycle Understanding: Analyze the rights and restrictions associated with content throughout its lifecycle - from acquisition, production, and distribution to archiving and monetization Rights Management Systems: Act as the subject matter expert (SME) on rights systems (e.g., Rightsline, or custom platforms), supporting enhancements and integrations with other enterprise systems. Monitor industry trends, competitor performance, and audience preferences to support media product innovation Workflow Optimization: Identify and propose improvements to workflows that handle rights data, ensuring accurate and timely metadata entry, validation, and reporting Data Analysis: Analyze large data sets related to content usage and rights to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for automation or efficiency Stakeholder Collaboration: Bridge communication between technical teams, and client teams to translate needs into actionable features and insights Testing & Validation: Support UAT, system validations, and quality checks to ensure new features or fixes meet business requirements Documentation: Create clear, detailed documentation including process flows, use cases, user stories, and training materials AI: Champion the use of AI and machine learning to automate time-consuming media processes - e.g., audience insights Monetization: Understanding of media monetization strategies (e.g., ad-based, subscription, licensing) Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership to define KPIs and build comprehensive dashboards and reports that track performance across key business areas Market Research: Conduct competitive benchmarking, market research, and trend analysis to identify growth opportunities and areas for innovation Communication: Present insights and recommendations to executive leadership in a clear, strategic, and data-driven manner Required Skills & Experience: Experience: 7+ years in a hybrid Product Manager, Product Owner, or Business Analyst role, ideally within the media, entertainment, or content production/distribution industries Domain Expertise: In-depth knowledge of global Content Rights Management processes and systems; understanding of content licensing, territorial rights, exclusivity, and windows and clearances and releases processes for tracking rights against art/music/sfx/appearances etc. Technical Acumen: Experience with rights management systems and data platforms; comfortable navigating APIs, databases, and workflow automation tools Analytical Thinking: Ability to translate complex legal and business concepts into actionable product requirements Agile and waterfall Product Development: Familiarity with Agile and waterfall methodologies, backlog management, user story creation, and sprint planning Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Tools: Proficient in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Tableau/PowerBI, SQL, and Excel; Familiarity with Rightsline or similar platforms Experience integrating global rights management into global "Digital" and social media platforms and endpoints (e.g. Facebook, Insta, Bluesky, X, other social media, etc.) Hands on experience with: AI-driven automation tools (e.g., transcription, localization, smart clip generation, recommendation engines) Rights & catalogue management systems (e.g., Rightsline) Social media publishing platforms with AI scheduling, optimization, and analytics Clipping and promo tools Post-production platforms Previous experience with the process of integrating into specific enterprise systems like financial platforms and products, royalties, and contract systems for reporting and compliance Ensure seamless integration between MAM/DAM systems, scheduling tools, AI models, metadata pipelines, and streaming infrastructure Familiarity with media platforms (YouTube, TikTok, streaming services) and digital advertising metrics Proficiency with Agile tools like JIRA, Confluence, Figma, Airtable, and Lucidchart Understanding of cloud infrastructure, media file formats, and metadata standards is a plus Change management and transformation experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in media, Computer Science, Business, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in AI or media product development are a bonus Background in media law, intellectual property, or digital asset management (DAM) is a plus Certification in Product Management, Agile (Scrum/SAFe), or Business Analysis (CBAP, PMI-PBA) is desirable Familiarity with global regulators (OFCOM, FCC, etc) and global M&E legal review processes would be beneficial About base Cloud Native Media Services Reimagining workflows in the cloud base is on a mission to democratize cloud services for all businesses helping them to store, process and manage content at scale with integrated online media solutions. base's one provider model offers affordable cloud storage, media asset management, and media workflow integrations. Each solution includes tailored support strengthened with ISO27001-certified security practices at every layer. We enable our customers to centralize, secure and efficiently index media files in one content hub. base provides award-winning cloud services to a range of clients across multiple industries, including global online video brands like LADbible Group, cutting-edge sports podcasts such as High Performance, and prestigious film and broadcast studios such as Twickenham Film Studios and Narrative Entertainment. The culture at base is a core aspect of the business. The following values underpin the day-to-day working culture at the company: We are bold. We are honest. We are empathetic. We are collaborative. We are curious. Application Process: Please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience to .
Nov 26, 2025
Full time
Role: Product Manager - Content Management Lifecycle Contract: Full Time Location: London (Hybrid) Hours: 37.5 hours Position Overview: We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Product Manager to join one of our large program teams within technology at base. This hybrid role combines the strategic vision of a product manager, the analytical mindset of a business analyst, and the technical understanding of a product owner. Your primary focus will be on streamlining operations pertaining to content lifecycle and master data management within the overall media supply chains, with particular focus on rights management and content insights. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our systems accurately capture, manage, and utilize master data (including title, rights, and assets) to drive operational efficiency, monetization, and compliance. Key Responsibilities: Product Ownership Support: Client-facing role, driving roadmap and gathering requirements ensuring execution of product rollout that aligns with business goals and company strategy. Translate stakeholder needs into user stories, process diagrams, acceptance criteria, and technical specs Requirements Gathering: Lead discovery sessions with legal, business affairs, content operations, global rights operations, finance and technology teams to gather and document business and system requirements Content Lifecycle Understanding: Analyze the rights and restrictions associated with content throughout its lifecycle - from acquisition, production, and distribution to archiving and monetization Rights Management Systems: Act as the subject matter expert (SME) on rights systems (e.g., Rightsline, or custom platforms), supporting enhancements and integrations with other enterprise systems. Monitor industry trends, competitor performance, and audience preferences to support media product innovation Workflow Optimization: Identify and propose improvements to workflows that handle rights data, ensuring accurate and timely metadata entry, validation, and reporting Data Analysis: Analyze large data sets related to content usage and rights to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for automation or efficiency Stakeholder Collaboration: Bridge communication between technical teams, and client teams to translate needs into actionable features and insights Testing & Validation: Support UAT, system validations, and quality checks to ensure new features or fixes meet business requirements Documentation: Create clear, detailed documentation including process flows, use cases, user stories, and training materials AI: Champion the use of AI and machine learning to automate time-consuming media processes - e.g., audience insights Monetization: Understanding of media monetization strategies (e.g., ad-based, subscription, licensing) Collaboration: Work closely with senior leadership to define KPIs and build comprehensive dashboards and reports that track performance across key business areas Market Research: Conduct competitive benchmarking, market research, and trend analysis to identify growth opportunities and areas for innovation Communication: Present insights and recommendations to executive leadership in a clear, strategic, and data-driven manner Required Skills & Experience: Experience: 7+ years in a hybrid Product Manager, Product Owner, or Business Analyst role, ideally within the media, entertainment, or content production/distribution industries Domain Expertise: In-depth knowledge of global Content Rights Management processes and systems; understanding of content licensing, territorial rights, exclusivity, and windows and clearances and releases processes for tracking rights against art/music/sfx/appearances etc. Technical Acumen: Experience with rights management systems and data platforms; comfortable navigating APIs, databases, and workflow automation tools Analytical Thinking: Ability to translate complex legal and business concepts into actionable product requirements Agile and waterfall Product Development: Familiarity with Agile and waterfall methodologies, backlog management, user story creation, and sprint planning Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Tools: Proficient in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Tableau/PowerBI, SQL, and Excel; Familiarity with Rightsline or similar platforms Experience integrating global rights management into global "Digital" and social media platforms and endpoints (e.g. Facebook, Insta, Bluesky, X, other social media, etc.) Hands on experience with: AI-driven automation tools (e.g., transcription, localization, smart clip generation, recommendation engines) Rights & catalogue management systems (e.g., Rightsline) Social media publishing platforms with AI scheduling, optimization, and analytics Clipping and promo tools Post-production platforms Previous experience with the process of integrating into specific enterprise systems like financial platforms and products, royalties, and contract systems for reporting and compliance Ensure seamless integration between MAM/DAM systems, scheduling tools, AI models, metadata pipelines, and streaming infrastructure Familiarity with media platforms (YouTube, TikTok, streaming services) and digital advertising metrics Proficiency with Agile tools like JIRA, Confluence, Figma, Airtable, and Lucidchart Understanding of cloud infrastructure, media file formats, and metadata standards is a plus Change management and transformation experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in media, Computer Science, Business, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in AI or media product development are a bonus Background in media law, intellectual property, or digital asset management (DAM) is a plus Certification in Product Management, Agile (Scrum/SAFe), or Business Analysis (CBAP, PMI-PBA) is desirable Familiarity with global regulators (OFCOM, FCC, etc) and global M&E legal review processes would be beneficial About base Cloud Native Media Services Reimagining workflows in the cloud base is on a mission to democratize cloud services for all businesses helping them to store, process and manage content at scale with integrated online media solutions. base's one provider model offers affordable cloud storage, media asset management, and media workflow integrations. Each solution includes tailored support strengthened with ISO27001-certified security practices at every layer. We enable our customers to centralize, secure and efficiently index media files in one content hub. base provides award-winning cloud services to a range of clients across multiple industries, including global online video brands like LADbible Group, cutting-edge sports podcasts such as High Performance, and prestigious film and broadcast studios such as Twickenham Film Studios and Narrative Entertainment. The culture at base is a core aspect of the business. The following values underpin the day-to-day working culture at the company: We are bold. We are honest. We are empathetic. We are collaborative. We are curious. Application Process: Please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience to .
The closing date for applications is 11.59pm 30 Nov 2025. About the National Audit Office The National Audit Office (NAO) is the UK s main public sector audit body. Independent of government, we have responsibility for auditing the accounts of various public sector bodies, examining the propriety of government spending, assessing risks to financial control and accountability, and reviewing the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of programmes, projects and activities. We report directly to Parliament, through the Committee of Public Accounts of the House of Commons which uses our reports as the basis of its own investigations. We employ around 1,000 staff, most of whom are qualified accountants, trainees or technicians. They work in either of our two service lines, financial audit or value for money (VFM) audit or within the corporate enabling group. The NAO welcomes applications from everyone. We value diversity in all its forms and the difference it makes to our organisation. By removing barriers and creating an inclusive culture all our people have the opportunity to develop and maximise their full potential. As members of the Business Disability Forum and the Disability Confident Scheme we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. The NAO supports flexible working and is happy to discuss this with you at application stage. Responsibilities: Organisational Admin & Management •Line manage and coach a small team of specialists; set clear objectives, standards and development plans. •Embed consistent ways of working (SOPs, runbooks, RACI, change/checklists) across infrastructure, cloud and network. •Support structured problem management and continual improvement practices across the team. •Drive capacity planning and workload transparency using agreed tooling (e.g., dashboards/DevOps), supporting prioritisation of proactive work. •Lead partner governance meetings; track SLAs/OLAs, service credits, action logs and improvement plans. •Ensure CMDB/asset lifecycle quality (accuracy, relationships, status transitions, audit readiness) in the ITSM platform. Service Delivery •Own operational outcomes for infrastructure, Azure/M365 platforms and network services to agreed availability, performance and support targets. •Oversee patching, backup, monitoring and disaster recovery readiness; maintain runbooks and test evidence. •Govern release/deployment activity with change enablement; validate handover, documentation and early life support. •Monitor capacity and performance trends; prevent issues through proactive maintenance, telemetry and alert tuning. •Coordinate vendor activities; provide assurance that planned works meet technical, security and documentation standards. Security & Risk •Enforce security baselines across endpoints, infrastructure and cloud (e.g., Intune/Configuration profiles, Azure hardening, identity controls). •Manage the vulnerability remediation queue with agreed OLAs; provide GRC/audit evidence and support certification activities. •Uphold privileged access controls and identity governance (MFA/Conditional Access/PIM where applicable). •Champion secure by design changes via CAB/security gates and ensure operational controls are sustained post change. Strategic •Partner with Service Management and stakeholders to drive adoption of M365 capabilities (Teams, Exchange Online, OneDrive/SharePoint) and endpoint management practices that improve user experience and productivity. •Support communications, guidance and knowledge artefacts that make services discoverable and easy to consume. •Identify opportunities for automation and standardisation (scripts, policy as code, monitoring/alerting improvements). •Define and oversee operational validation (test conditions, acceptance criteria, rollback readiness) for infrastructure/cloud changes. •Shape and maintain the IT Operations roadmap aligned to the Approved Operating Model and DS priorities. •Sponsor or contribute to initiatives that reduce reactive workload (problem eradication, telemetry, self service, standard changes). •Own the Problem & Improvement function, ensuring root cause analysis, automation, and service enhancement initiatives are embedded across infrastructure and cloud domains. •Provide inputs to budget planning and cost optimisation (cloud utilisation, licensing). •Assume lead responsibilities with the design and implementation of digital services. Support •Act as an escalation point for major incidents and high priority service issues; coordinate technical teams and suppliers to restore service and capture follow ups. •Oversee the escalation of recurring incidents and problems; ensure structured troubleshooting and known error documentation is maintained. •Ensure and report on how Problem & Improvement is actively remediating systemic issues and reducing reactive workloads. Development •Contribute to tooling enhancements; participate in pilots for new processes and technologies. Emergency Capacity •Provide capacity for major and urgent incidents. Working Environment & Requirements •You'll work on an agreed support rota to ensure coverage from 08 00, with core hours of 09 00, Monday to Friday, on-site in Victoria, London. Occasional attendance will be required at our Newcastle office with expenses paid for travel and accommodation. •Due to the nature of the role, occasional (paid) weekend work as required, and Time-Off-In-Lieu offered for out-of-hours work during Mon-Fri. Key skills/competencies required: The successful candidate will demonstrate expert-level proficiency in the design, implementation, and management of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. The role requires a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, identity and access management, automation, and security best practices. Leadership & Governance •Proven line management of technical specialists: Setting standards, coaching, and building a proactive, user centred culture. •Strong multi vendor governance: SLAs/OLAs, service reviews, improvement plans, risk/issue management and commercial awareness. •Practical command of ITIL practices: Incident, Problem, Change/Release, Request, and Service/Asset & Configuration Management. •Strong understanding of continual improvement frameworks and automation strategies. Infrastructure, Cloud & Networking Knowledge (managerial depth with technical breadth) •Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365: Core platform services, identity, policy/governance, monitoring and Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive/SharePoint, Intune. •Understanding of on prem infrastructure services: Windows Server/AD, storage/backup, virtualization and enterprise networking concepts. •Familiarity with telemetry/monitoring and event/alert workflows: Support SRE style operational assurance. •Proven experience managing senior technical specialists and problem management functions. •Familiarity with ITSM tooling and CMDB governance: Supporting operational assurance, asset accuracy, and service readiness. Security & Risk •Experience enforcing endpoint and cloud security controls: e.g., Conditional Access/MFA, device compliance, baseline configurations. •Coordinating vulnerability remediation at scale: Provide measurable outcomes; supplying evidence for audits/certifications. •Understanding of privileged access: Segregation of duties and change controls in regulated environments. Data driven Operations •Ability to define and interpret operational metrics and dashboards: Availability, performance, change success, risk posture, user satisfaction. •Comfortable using ITSM and analytics tooling: Prioritisation, forecasting and reporting. Projects & Communication •Stakeholder management and clear communication translating technical topics to nontechnical audiences; producing SOPs/runbooks and user facing guides. •Contributing to business cases/estimates and phased delivery plans: balancing risk, cost and user experience. •Project Leadership: Experience leading cloud migration, modern workplace, or security enhancement projects. •Internal and External collaboration: Proven experience of managing external technical vendors to deliver high quality digital solutions. Key Behaviours •Work in accordance with the NAO s values and champion our diversity and inclusion strategy. •Demonstrate a strong commitment to their own self-development, to delivering the NAO s strategic objectives, and keep themselves up to date on office initiatives and information relevant to their work and specialism. •Use their knowledge and expertise to deliver high-quality work that supports their team objectives and contributes to organisational priorities. •Influence and add value by building their understanding and insight into the challenges and perspectives of stakeholders. •Look for innovative solutions for how we approach work and make suggestions for new ways for how we could deliver work and continuously improve our business processes to make them more efficient and effective. •Demonstrate an ability to balance tasks and priorities to lead a complex, challenging work package, including supporting the work of others. •Enable the NAO to lead by example in the delivery of high-quality, efficient business practices and support their teams to do so. •Comply with corporate responsibilities and support others to do so. •Take ownership of delivering high-quality work to time and quality standards click apply for full job details
Nov 26, 2025
Full time
The closing date for applications is 11.59pm 30 Nov 2025. About the National Audit Office The National Audit Office (NAO) is the UK s main public sector audit body. Independent of government, we have responsibility for auditing the accounts of various public sector bodies, examining the propriety of government spending, assessing risks to financial control and accountability, and reviewing the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of programmes, projects and activities. We report directly to Parliament, through the Committee of Public Accounts of the House of Commons which uses our reports as the basis of its own investigations. We employ around 1,000 staff, most of whom are qualified accountants, trainees or technicians. They work in either of our two service lines, financial audit or value for money (VFM) audit or within the corporate enabling group. The NAO welcomes applications from everyone. We value diversity in all its forms and the difference it makes to our organisation. By removing barriers and creating an inclusive culture all our people have the opportunity to develop and maximise their full potential. As members of the Business Disability Forum and the Disability Confident Scheme we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. The NAO supports flexible working and is happy to discuss this with you at application stage. Responsibilities: Organisational Admin & Management •Line manage and coach a small team of specialists; set clear objectives, standards and development plans. •Embed consistent ways of working (SOPs, runbooks, RACI, change/checklists) across infrastructure, cloud and network. •Support structured problem management and continual improvement practices across the team. •Drive capacity planning and workload transparency using agreed tooling (e.g., dashboards/DevOps), supporting prioritisation of proactive work. •Lead partner governance meetings; track SLAs/OLAs, service credits, action logs and improvement plans. •Ensure CMDB/asset lifecycle quality (accuracy, relationships, status transitions, audit readiness) in the ITSM platform. Service Delivery •Own operational outcomes for infrastructure, Azure/M365 platforms and network services to agreed availability, performance and support targets. •Oversee patching, backup, monitoring and disaster recovery readiness; maintain runbooks and test evidence. •Govern release/deployment activity with change enablement; validate handover, documentation and early life support. •Monitor capacity and performance trends; prevent issues through proactive maintenance, telemetry and alert tuning. •Coordinate vendor activities; provide assurance that planned works meet technical, security and documentation standards. Security & Risk •Enforce security baselines across endpoints, infrastructure and cloud (e.g., Intune/Configuration profiles, Azure hardening, identity controls). •Manage the vulnerability remediation queue with agreed OLAs; provide GRC/audit evidence and support certification activities. •Uphold privileged access controls and identity governance (MFA/Conditional Access/PIM where applicable). •Champion secure by design changes via CAB/security gates and ensure operational controls are sustained post change. Strategic •Partner with Service Management and stakeholders to drive adoption of M365 capabilities (Teams, Exchange Online, OneDrive/SharePoint) and endpoint management practices that improve user experience and productivity. •Support communications, guidance and knowledge artefacts that make services discoverable and easy to consume. •Identify opportunities for automation and standardisation (scripts, policy as code, monitoring/alerting improvements). •Define and oversee operational validation (test conditions, acceptance criteria, rollback readiness) for infrastructure/cloud changes. •Shape and maintain the IT Operations roadmap aligned to the Approved Operating Model and DS priorities. •Sponsor or contribute to initiatives that reduce reactive workload (problem eradication, telemetry, self service, standard changes). •Own the Problem & Improvement function, ensuring root cause analysis, automation, and service enhancement initiatives are embedded across infrastructure and cloud domains. •Provide inputs to budget planning and cost optimisation (cloud utilisation, licensing). •Assume lead responsibilities with the design and implementation of digital services. Support •Act as an escalation point for major incidents and high priority service issues; coordinate technical teams and suppliers to restore service and capture follow ups. •Oversee the escalation of recurring incidents and problems; ensure structured troubleshooting and known error documentation is maintained. •Ensure and report on how Problem & Improvement is actively remediating systemic issues and reducing reactive workloads. Development •Contribute to tooling enhancements; participate in pilots for new processes and technologies. Emergency Capacity •Provide capacity for major and urgent incidents. Working Environment & Requirements •You'll work on an agreed support rota to ensure coverage from 08 00, with core hours of 09 00, Monday to Friday, on-site in Victoria, London. Occasional attendance will be required at our Newcastle office with expenses paid for travel and accommodation. •Due to the nature of the role, occasional (paid) weekend work as required, and Time-Off-In-Lieu offered for out-of-hours work during Mon-Fri. Key skills/competencies required: The successful candidate will demonstrate expert-level proficiency in the design, implementation, and management of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 environments. The role requires a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, identity and access management, automation, and security best practices. Leadership & Governance •Proven line management of technical specialists: Setting standards, coaching, and building a proactive, user centred culture. •Strong multi vendor governance: SLAs/OLAs, service reviews, improvement plans, risk/issue management and commercial awareness. •Practical command of ITIL practices: Incident, Problem, Change/Release, Request, and Service/Asset & Configuration Management. •Strong understanding of continual improvement frameworks and automation strategies. Infrastructure, Cloud & Networking Knowledge (managerial depth with technical breadth) •Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365: Core platform services, identity, policy/governance, monitoring and Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive/SharePoint, Intune. •Understanding of on prem infrastructure services: Windows Server/AD, storage/backup, virtualization and enterprise networking concepts. •Familiarity with telemetry/monitoring and event/alert workflows: Support SRE style operational assurance. •Proven experience managing senior technical specialists and problem management functions. •Familiarity with ITSM tooling and CMDB governance: Supporting operational assurance, asset accuracy, and service readiness. Security & Risk •Experience enforcing endpoint and cloud security controls: e.g., Conditional Access/MFA, device compliance, baseline configurations. •Coordinating vulnerability remediation at scale: Provide measurable outcomes; supplying evidence for audits/certifications. •Understanding of privileged access: Segregation of duties and change controls in regulated environments. Data driven Operations •Ability to define and interpret operational metrics and dashboards: Availability, performance, change success, risk posture, user satisfaction. •Comfortable using ITSM and analytics tooling: Prioritisation, forecasting and reporting. Projects & Communication •Stakeholder management and clear communication translating technical topics to nontechnical audiences; producing SOPs/runbooks and user facing guides. •Contributing to business cases/estimates and phased delivery plans: balancing risk, cost and user experience. •Project Leadership: Experience leading cloud migration, modern workplace, or security enhancement projects. •Internal and External collaboration: Proven experience of managing external technical vendors to deliver high quality digital solutions. Key Behaviours •Work in accordance with the NAO s values and champion our diversity and inclusion strategy. •Demonstrate a strong commitment to their own self-development, to delivering the NAO s strategic objectives, and keep themselves up to date on office initiatives and information relevant to their work and specialism. •Use their knowledge and expertise to deliver high-quality work that supports their team objectives and contributes to organisational priorities. •Influence and add value by building their understanding and insight into the challenges and perspectives of stakeholders. •Look for innovative solutions for how we approach work and make suggestions for new ways for how we could deliver work and continuously improve our business processes to make them more efficient and effective. •Demonstrate an ability to balance tasks and priorities to lead a complex, challenging work package, including supporting the work of others. •Enable the NAO to lead by example in the delivery of high-quality, efficient business practices and support their teams to do so. •Comply with corporate responsibilities and support others to do so. •Take ownership of delivering high-quality work to time and quality standards click apply for full job details
Overview Because we strive to put people first. Culture, our way. The Category Specialist will lead the activities across categories of spend with the accountability for developing and executing effective procurement strategies for the categories and actively contributing to the development of the procurement function's service to Primark. What You'll Do as a Packaging Category Specialist You will lead and contribute to the development and execution of strategic category management, sourcing and supplier and risk management for assigned categories of goods and services across both business-as-usual and strategic investments / programmes, actively increasing spend under management and value for Primark You will lead and contribute to the development and execution of comprehensive, multi-year category plans, that deliver the category strategy and align with business goals, market dynamics, and internal demand, to ensure optimal performance, cost savings, and risk. You will generate ideas, identify opportunities and lead initiatives that drive long-term cost efficiency and value creation within your category, contributing towards the overarching multi-year cost efficiency programme. Using insights and analytics, you will create cost savings plans and sourcing strategies that align with business goals and represent a culture of innovation and dynamic agility. You will work with senior stakeholders to ensure agreement and alignment to all delivery plans (category, sourcing and cost efficiency programmes). You will nurture effective category relationships with GBS offshore partner, supporting the integration of our GBS partner offshore team into category ways of working with procurement and the business, within the assigned category. You will engage and align with business stakeholders to ensure that the GBS partner is equipped with the relevant information, data and requirements to execute against the agreed go-to market and sourcing plans You will manage the GBS partner for your projects to ensure project execution and delivery on time and in accordance with the agreed timings set out in the sourcing plan. You will monitor supplier performance for strategic partnerships, maintaining strong supplier relationships to drive cost savings, continuous improvement, innovation, sustainability, and other value beyond price. You will track cost savings and other benefits accurately and on time every period You will be required to monitor market trends, supply dynamics, and emerging risks to adjust category strategies accordingly. You will promote and adopt the use of digital tools and analytics to drive insights, process efficiency, and spend transparency. You will support the category manager in identifying and mitigating risks within assigned categories to ensure resilience and efficiency. Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold corporate governance standards. What You'll Bring Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued - so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular; 5+ years related experience in a Procurement role. Be able to establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external), ensuring business alignment on critical objectives. Experience and knowledge in category management is highly advantageous. Strong knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems. Experience of working within fast-paced and matrixed organisations. Experience of developing strategic partnerships with key suppliers. Ability to meet deadlines and prepare regular reports to share progress and performance. Knowledge of financial, legal and commercial contracts, sustainability/CSR and ethical sourcing. Ability to travel as required (15%). Ready? Good - because we can't wait to see what you can offer. You'll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and talented individuals where you'll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our function and connect our colleagues, customers and communities. About Primark At Primark, people matter. They're the beating heart of our business and the reason we've grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss. Our fashion isn't one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together. If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at . REQ ID: JR-1803
Nov 26, 2025
Full time
Overview Because we strive to put people first. Culture, our way. The Category Specialist will lead the activities across categories of spend with the accountability for developing and executing effective procurement strategies for the categories and actively contributing to the development of the procurement function's service to Primark. What You'll Do as a Packaging Category Specialist You will lead and contribute to the development and execution of strategic category management, sourcing and supplier and risk management for assigned categories of goods and services across both business-as-usual and strategic investments / programmes, actively increasing spend under management and value for Primark You will lead and contribute to the development and execution of comprehensive, multi-year category plans, that deliver the category strategy and align with business goals, market dynamics, and internal demand, to ensure optimal performance, cost savings, and risk. You will generate ideas, identify opportunities and lead initiatives that drive long-term cost efficiency and value creation within your category, contributing towards the overarching multi-year cost efficiency programme. Using insights and analytics, you will create cost savings plans and sourcing strategies that align with business goals and represent a culture of innovation and dynamic agility. You will work with senior stakeholders to ensure agreement and alignment to all delivery plans (category, sourcing and cost efficiency programmes). You will nurture effective category relationships with GBS offshore partner, supporting the integration of our GBS partner offshore team into category ways of working with procurement and the business, within the assigned category. You will engage and align with business stakeholders to ensure that the GBS partner is equipped with the relevant information, data and requirements to execute against the agreed go-to market and sourcing plans You will manage the GBS partner for your projects to ensure project execution and delivery on time and in accordance with the agreed timings set out in the sourcing plan. You will monitor supplier performance for strategic partnerships, maintaining strong supplier relationships to drive cost savings, continuous improvement, innovation, sustainability, and other value beyond price. You will track cost savings and other benefits accurately and on time every period You will be required to monitor market trends, supply dynamics, and emerging risks to adjust category strategies accordingly. You will promote and adopt the use of digital tools and analytics to drive insights, process efficiency, and spend transparency. You will support the category manager in identifying and mitigating risks within assigned categories to ensure resilience and efficiency. Ensure regulatory compliance and uphold corporate governance standards. What You'll Bring Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued - so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular; 5+ years related experience in a Procurement role. Be able to establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders (internal and external), ensuring business alignment on critical objectives. Experience and knowledge in category management is highly advantageous. Strong knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems. Experience of working within fast-paced and matrixed organisations. Experience of developing strategic partnerships with key suppliers. Ability to meet deadlines and prepare regular reports to share progress and performance. Knowledge of financial, legal and commercial contracts, sustainability/CSR and ethical sourcing. Ability to travel as required (15%). Ready? Good - because we can't wait to see what you can offer. You'll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and talented individuals where you'll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our function and connect our colleagues, customers and communities. About Primark At Primark, people matter. They're the beating heart of our business and the reason we've grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist. All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss. Our fashion isn't one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together. If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at . REQ ID: JR-1803
Head of Technology Change & Transformation Number of Direct Reports: 0 Job Purpose The Senior Project Manager ensures that the projects within their remit deliver the agreed business benefits on time, to budget, to the required quality standard, all within the CLS Project Governance framework. Essential Functions Major duties and responsibilities of the job Strategic Defines plans through a rigorous and highly interactive process of defining business requirements, project specifications, managing resources and environments. Agrees and formalizes plans, conducts or co-ordinates required business analysis where necessary. Presents plans and business cases and gains their sign off from sponsors and other stakeholders. Relationship/Vendor management; develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external. Create project business case for all projects and ensure the benefits are measurable and agreed by all stakeholders. Responsible for demonstrating that stated benefits have been realised once the project has been delivered. Operational Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a portfolio of projects, scope and budget Manage and maintain interlock of projects with other project managers Effectively apply, support and champion the CLS Governance methodology and enforce project standards Review deliverables prepared by the project teams before company-wide review Identify and lead the virtual project team Where required, recruiting project staff and consultants Managing co-ordination of the partners and working groups engaged in project work Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately Detailed portfolio planning and control including: Developing and maintaining a detailed project roadmap. Managing project deliverables in line with the project roadmap. Act as an escalation point for project risk and issues. Resolving cross-functional issues at project level where necessary. Strong oversight of project scope and change control. Monitoring project progress and performance from a benefit realisation, time, cost and quality perspective. Providing status reports in line with CLS' internal standards and regulatory requirements. Financial management across the portfolio of projects. Partnering with the finance department and ePMO Liaison with, and updates progress to, project steering board/senior management From time to time, provide cover for peers and assist in the creation and issuance of departmental reports Understand basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections, apply analysis to this data to make project decisions and provide reporting of this data (Earned Value Reporting) Leadership Coach and mentor junior members of staff Display complete ownership for projects leading by example Capable of managing a project team effectively through matrix management. Need to be able to get the best out of a team of people who may not be direct reports. Experienced at managing stakeholders ensuring strong communication and governance is in place. Influence and manage the project managers and project teams (internal and external) to deliver to the required constraints of time, budget and quality. A "self starter" who does not wait to be asked, prepared and thorough in all aspects of the role. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Significant practical experience of leading and managing Infrastructure change programs across an end-to-end project lifecycle Strong history of managing third party service providers to deliver a range of change activities Extensive hands-on experience of delivering complex IT change projects in a high performance organisation Have had responsibility of delivering book of work with budget in excess of £5m Extensive knowledge of delivering with vendor organisations and suppliers Excellent communication skills with practical experience of supporting technical teams to formulate and articulate business benefits through the construction of business cases Demonstrable experience of quantifying the effort required to deliver a solution whilst articulating any implications of any proposed solution on the wider business and existing systems Experience delivering a wide range of Infrastructure projects - Networks, Storage, AIX, Microsoft Proficient in creating well-structured and good quality project documentation with excellent skills in the use of the MS Office suite of tools and MS Project Experience of using Microsoft Project to produce and maintain high quality project plans Strong personal work ethic with a "can-do" attitude Motivated delivery focused individual Proven ability managing projects in a complex & demanding environment. Desired Qualifications Experience, education and any certifications as necessary for successful job performance 10+ years of project management experience 5+ year of program/portfolio management experience Success Factors Personal characteristics contributing to an individual's ability to excel in the position Proactive Leader - Strong management skills which make you effective at leading a project team, negotiating with Senior Managers, stakeholders and external suppliers and contractors. You should be able to positively influence all stakeholders to ensure a cost effective quality deliverable whilst ensuring effective time management to get the job done. Strong communicator - Be able to demonstrate a number of years of experience of communicating clearly at all levels within a business and with senior sponsors and internal and external stakeholders. Be well experienced in both the "Art" as well as the "Science" of project management to ensure that CLS obtains the maximum value for its investment. Delivery of Business Benefits - A comprehensive understanding and demonstrable experience in ensuring that all projects deliver quantified business benefits. Excellent Problem solving skills - Demonstrable competencies in solving problems. Always challenging 'facts' in order to find the best plan to deliver the project. Where and when necessary, elevate early and appropriately to management prior to avoid issues and deviations to plan. Consultative relationship management - Gets to the heart of the issues with a presence and gravitas and clarity of presentation across all forms of communication. Strong People Management Skills - Able to bring the best out of people and a team through leading by example and by coaching and mentoring staff members and developing personalised self-development plans. Delivery focused - Understands that delivery is the overarching principle for the role of a portfolio manager and maintains focus on delivery across the wider reaching portfolio.
Nov 26, 2025
Full time
Head of Technology Change & Transformation Number of Direct Reports: 0 Job Purpose The Senior Project Manager ensures that the projects within their remit deliver the agreed business benefits on time, to budget, to the required quality standard, all within the CLS Project Governance framework. Essential Functions Major duties and responsibilities of the job Strategic Defines plans through a rigorous and highly interactive process of defining business requirements, project specifications, managing resources and environments. Agrees and formalizes plans, conducts or co-ordinates required business analysis where necessary. Presents plans and business cases and gains their sign off from sponsors and other stakeholders. Relationship/Vendor management; develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external. Create project business case for all projects and ensure the benefits are measurable and agreed by all stakeholders. Responsible for demonstrating that stated benefits have been realised once the project has been delivered. Operational Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a portfolio of projects, scope and budget Manage and maintain interlock of projects with other project managers Effectively apply, support and champion the CLS Governance methodology and enforce project standards Review deliverables prepared by the project teams before company-wide review Identify and lead the virtual project team Where required, recruiting project staff and consultants Managing co-ordination of the partners and working groups engaged in project work Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately Detailed portfolio planning and control including: Developing and maintaining a detailed project roadmap. Managing project deliverables in line with the project roadmap. Act as an escalation point for project risk and issues. Resolving cross-functional issues at project level where necessary. Strong oversight of project scope and change control. Monitoring project progress and performance from a benefit realisation, time, cost and quality perspective. Providing status reports in line with CLS' internal standards and regulatory requirements. Financial management across the portfolio of projects. Partnering with the finance department and ePMO Liaison with, and updates progress to, project steering board/senior management From time to time, provide cover for peers and assist in the creation and issuance of departmental reports Understand basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections, apply analysis to this data to make project decisions and provide reporting of this data (Earned Value Reporting) Leadership Coach and mentor junior members of staff Display complete ownership for projects leading by example Capable of managing a project team effectively through matrix management. Need to be able to get the best out of a team of people who may not be direct reports. Experienced at managing stakeholders ensuring strong communication and governance is in place. Influence and manage the project managers and project teams (internal and external) to deliver to the required constraints of time, budget and quality. A "self starter" who does not wait to be asked, prepared and thorough in all aspects of the role. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Significant practical experience of leading and managing Infrastructure change programs across an end-to-end project lifecycle Strong history of managing third party service providers to deliver a range of change activities Extensive hands-on experience of delivering complex IT change projects in a high performance organisation Have had responsibility of delivering book of work with budget in excess of £5m Extensive knowledge of delivering with vendor organisations and suppliers Excellent communication skills with practical experience of supporting technical teams to formulate and articulate business benefits through the construction of business cases Demonstrable experience of quantifying the effort required to deliver a solution whilst articulating any implications of any proposed solution on the wider business and existing systems Experience delivering a wide range of Infrastructure projects - Networks, Storage, AIX, Microsoft Proficient in creating well-structured and good quality project documentation with excellent skills in the use of the MS Office suite of tools and MS Project Experience of using Microsoft Project to produce and maintain high quality project plans Strong personal work ethic with a "can-do" attitude Motivated delivery focused individual Proven ability managing projects in a complex & demanding environment. Desired Qualifications Experience, education and any certifications as necessary for successful job performance 10+ years of project management experience 5+ year of program/portfolio management experience Success Factors Personal characteristics contributing to an individual's ability to excel in the position Proactive Leader - Strong management skills which make you effective at leading a project team, negotiating with Senior Managers, stakeholders and external suppliers and contractors. You should be able to positively influence all stakeholders to ensure a cost effective quality deliverable whilst ensuring effective time management to get the job done. Strong communicator - Be able to demonstrate a number of years of experience of communicating clearly at all levels within a business and with senior sponsors and internal and external stakeholders. Be well experienced in both the "Art" as well as the "Science" of project management to ensure that CLS obtains the maximum value for its investment. Delivery of Business Benefits - A comprehensive understanding and demonstrable experience in ensuring that all projects deliver quantified business benefits. Excellent Problem solving skills - Demonstrable competencies in solving problems. Always challenging 'facts' in order to find the best plan to deliver the project. Where and when necessary, elevate early and appropriately to management prior to avoid issues and deviations to plan. Consultative relationship management - Gets to the heart of the issues with a presence and gravitas and clarity of presentation across all forms of communication. Strong People Management Skills - Able to bring the best out of people and a team through leading by example and by coaching and mentoring staff members and developing personalised self-development plans. Delivery focused - Understands that delivery is the overarching principle for the role of a portfolio manager and maintains focus on delivery across the wider reaching portfolio.
Our Production Managers have a big job, it's down to them to ensure our manufacturing operation runs smoothly, ensuring we deliver great quality products to our customers, on time. It's demanding, pacey and ever-changing. Reporting into the Site Manager, you will manage a team of Shift Managers who are responsible for a large number of operators and technicians. You will also be responsible for: Ensuring the Health & Safety of all colleagues whilst maintaining and making improvements in all areas Maintaining a balanced scorecard against KPIs to drive further growth across the site Maximising profits and drive performance improvement Working with our current teams to drive the Continuous Improvement Strategy, through colleague involvement and engagement Why not take a look around one of our Manufacturing sites? Click here. About you As well as strong leadership skills you will also: Be working as a Production Manager/Operations Manager, or equivalent, within a large scale, fast-paced production environment - ideally across Food Manufacturing. Have a proven track record in an operational management role in particular delivering results, with a strong emphasis on leading, motivating and developing. Have experience in leading and coaching managers to drive forward results and step change operational performance would also be a great advantage, and would be in line with the expectations of our current managers Have a good working knowledge of the tools and techniques of Continuous Improvement and how to integrate them into a business In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member Career progression and development opportunities Subsidised staff canteen Free parking Market leading pension and life assurance Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more Long Service Awards Optional Payroll charity donations Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave About us You'll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets. At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We're British farming's biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we're passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more. We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we're especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.
Nov 26, 2025
Full time
Our Production Managers have a big job, it's down to them to ensure our manufacturing operation runs smoothly, ensuring we deliver great quality products to our customers, on time. It's demanding, pacey and ever-changing. Reporting into the Site Manager, you will manage a team of Shift Managers who are responsible for a large number of operators and technicians. You will also be responsible for: Ensuring the Health & Safety of all colleagues whilst maintaining and making improvements in all areas Maintaining a balanced scorecard against KPIs to drive further growth across the site Maximising profits and drive performance improvement Working with our current teams to drive the Continuous Improvement Strategy, through colleague involvement and engagement Why not take a look around one of our Manufacturing sites? Click here. About you As well as strong leadership skills you will also: Be working as a Production Manager/Operations Manager, or equivalent, within a large scale, fast-paced production environment - ideally across Food Manufacturing. Have a proven track record in an operational management role in particular delivering results, with a strong emphasis on leading, motivating and developing. Have experience in leading and coaching managers to drive forward results and step change operational performance would also be a great advantage, and would be in line with the expectations of our current managers Have a good working knowledge of the tools and techniques of Continuous Improvement and how to integrate them into a business In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member Career progression and development opportunities Subsidised staff canteen Free parking Market leading pension and life assurance Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more Long Service Awards Optional Payroll charity donations Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave About us You'll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets. At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We're British farming's biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we're passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more. We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we're especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.
Labor Relations Manager, Global Corporate Employee Relations (GCER) Job ID: AWS EMEA SARL (Poland Branch) - G95 This role can be based in any of our EU corporate office locations which include The Netherlands (Amsterdam), Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, UK, Poland, Ireland, France, or Spain. Are you ready to shape the future of labor relations at scale in one of the world's most customer-obsessed companies? Amazon's Global Corporate Employee Relations (GCER) team seeks an experienced labor relations leader to drive our regional strategy and elevate employee experience across EMEA. As EMEA Labor Relations (LR) Manager within the GCER team, you'll provide single-threaded leadership for one of the seven Corporate Amazon lines of business (AWS; D&S; AGI; AIGC; Stores; G&A; Entertainment) while managing cross functional labor relations initiatives across multiple geographies. Reporting to the EMEA Amazon Corp LR leader, you'll develop and execute strategic programs that put our employees first while delivering scalable results. This role may require up to 30% travel within EMEA. Key Job Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Risk Management: Drive end to end ownership of labor relations strategy for assigned line of business, lead proactive risk identification and mitigation across multiple geographies, develop and execute strategic initiatives that scale, partner with key stakeholders to drive operational excellence. Project Excellence & Change Management: Own GCER labor relations frameworks for critical corporate initiatives, design and implement strategic roadmaps for regional programs, lead data driven continuous improvement efforts, drive effective change management across diverse stakeholder groups. Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership, partner across functions to drive innovative solutions, balance employee experience with business needs, influence in a matrix environment. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree Experience in employee/labor relations or employment law Deep understanding of EU labor laws and collective regulations Experience managing complex, matrix environment projects Fluent in written and spoken English (C2) and at least one other European language Preferred Qualifications MBA or relevant advanced degree Demonstrated success leading EU wide labor relations initiatives Strong bias for action with proven problem solving abilities Experience with data driven decision making Track record of influencing senior leadership Ability to deliver results in fast paced, ambiguous environments Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Nov 26, 2025
Full time
Labor Relations Manager, Global Corporate Employee Relations (GCER) Job ID: AWS EMEA SARL (Poland Branch) - G95 This role can be based in any of our EU corporate office locations which include The Netherlands (Amsterdam), Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, UK, Poland, Ireland, France, or Spain. Are you ready to shape the future of labor relations at scale in one of the world's most customer-obsessed companies? Amazon's Global Corporate Employee Relations (GCER) team seeks an experienced labor relations leader to drive our regional strategy and elevate employee experience across EMEA. As EMEA Labor Relations (LR) Manager within the GCER team, you'll provide single-threaded leadership for one of the seven Corporate Amazon lines of business (AWS; D&S; AGI; AIGC; Stores; G&A; Entertainment) while managing cross functional labor relations initiatives across multiple geographies. Reporting to the EMEA Amazon Corp LR leader, you'll develop and execute strategic programs that put our employees first while delivering scalable results. This role may require up to 30% travel within EMEA. Key Job Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Risk Management: Drive end to end ownership of labor relations strategy for assigned line of business, lead proactive risk identification and mitigation across multiple geographies, develop and execute strategic initiatives that scale, partner with key stakeholders to drive operational excellence. Project Excellence & Change Management: Own GCER labor relations frameworks for critical corporate initiatives, design and implement strategic roadmaps for regional programs, lead data driven continuous improvement efforts, drive effective change management across diverse stakeholder groups. Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership: Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership, partner across functions to drive innovative solutions, balance employee experience with business needs, influence in a matrix environment. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree Experience in employee/labor relations or employment law Deep understanding of EU labor laws and collective regulations Experience managing complex, matrix environment projects Fluent in written and spoken English (C2) and at least one other European language Preferred Qualifications MBA or relevant advanced degree Demonstrated success leading EU wide labor relations initiatives Strong bias for action with proven problem solving abilities Experience with data driven decision making Track record of influencing senior leadership Ability to deliver results in fast paced, ambiguous environments Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
A leading retailer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior General Manager for a large distribution center in Erith. The successful candidate will have over 8 years of experience in distribution within a FMCG environment, managing a significant budget and operational workforce. Responsibilities include overseeing a 675,000 square foot warehouse servicing 120 stores in the South of England. This role demands prior experience in a unionised environment.
Nov 26, 2025
Full time
A leading retailer in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior General Manager for a large distribution center in Erith. The successful candidate will have over 8 years of experience in distribution within a FMCG environment, managing a significant budget and operational workforce. Responsibilities include overseeing a 675,000 square foot warehouse servicing 120 stores in the South of England. This role demands prior experience in a unionised environment.
CLS helps clients navigate the changing FX marketplace - reducing risk and creating efficiencies. Our extensive network and deep market intelligence enable CLS specialists to lead the development of standardized solutions to real market problems. Our innovative, forward-looking products make the trading process faster, easier, safer and more cost-effective - empowering our clients' success. Functional title Senior Project Manager Location London Permanent Report to Department Technology Change and Transformation No. of direct reports 0 Job purpose The Senior Project Manager ensures that the project delivers the agreed business benefits on time, to budget, to the required quality standard, all within the CLS Project Governance framework. The Senior Project Manager will work on the Galileo Program which is a multi-year program to modernise the CLS Settlement estate. The PM will be: Responsible and accountable for the project management of the Application Development and Testing delivery streams within the Galileo Program Responsible for developing, in conjunction with the Program Manager, a definition of the project(s) and ensures the project is effectively resourced and manages the relationships with a wide range of groups. Responsible for managing the work of a large third party vendor, allocating and utilising internal resources in an efficient manner and maintaining a co-operative, motivated and successful team. Responsible and accountable for the delivery of several projects which report into the overall Galileo Program. Responsible for detailed project reporting and governance adherence Essential Function / major duties and responsibilities of the job Strategic Defines plans through a rigorous and highly interactive process partnering with internal and external stakeholders, managing resources and environments. Agrees and formalizes plans, conducts or co-ordinates required business analysis where necessary. Presents plans and business cases and gains their sign off from sponsors and other stakeholders. Relationship management; develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external. Create project business case for all projects and ensure the benefits are measurable and agreed by all stakeholders. Responsible for demonstrating that stated benefits have been realised once the project has been delivered. Operational Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project, scope and budget Manage and maintain interlock of projects with other project managers Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements Effectively apply, support and champion the CLS Governance methodology and enforce project standards Best in class RAID management throughout the lifecycle of projects Review deliverables prepared by the project team before company-wide review Identify all project resources and where necessary work with the ePMO to secure project support resources Identify and lead the virtual project team Manage, mitigate and report project risks and issues Managing co-ordination of the partners and working groups engaged in project work Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately Detailed project planning and control including: Developing and maintaining a detailed project plan. Managing project deliverables in line with the project plan. Recording and managing project risks & issues and escalating where necessary. Resolving cross-functional issues at project level. Managing project scope and change control. Monitoring project progress and performance from a benefit realisation, time, cost and quality perspective. Liaison with, and updates progress to, project board and senior management Leadership Coach and mentor junior members of staff Display complete ownership for projects leading by example Capable of managing a project team effectively through matrix management. Need to be able to get the best out of a team of people who are not direct reports. Experienced at managing stakeholders ensuring strong communication and governance is in place. Influence and manage the project teams (internal and external) to deliver to the required constraints of time, budget and quality. Experience / essential and desired for successful job performance Significant practical experience of leading and managing complete projects within a program of work Significant experience working with a third party to deliver against a fixed price contract. Strong commercial acumen and experience. Demonstrates a detailed understanding of the difference between the objectives of internal and external parties. Expert at navigating the detailed governance requirements of a highly regulated organisation. First class RAID management Highly experienced delivering in a Three Lines of Defence model having daily interaction with the Second Line. Extensive hands-on experience of delivering complex IT change projects in a critical business Have responsibility of delivering change projects with personal accountability for budgets in excess of £1m Excellent communication skills with practical experience of supporting technical teams to formulate and articulate business benefits through the construction of business cases Demonstrable experience of quantifying the effort required to deliver a solution whilst articulating any implications of any proposed solution on the wider business and existing systems Experienced in creating well-structured and good quality project documentation with excellent skills in the use of the MS Office suite of tools and MS Project Experience of using Microsoft Project Server or similar, to produce and maintain high quality project plans Strong personal work ethic Motivated delivery focused individual Excellent interpersonal skills Proven ability managing projects in complex environment and a strong ability to solve problems through influence and negotiation. Qualifications / certifications Formal training or certification in Project Management Certification (MSP/PRINCE2/PMI/APM/SIX SIGMA) Success factors / 'How'. Personal characteristics contributing to an individual's ability to excel in the position Proactive Leader - Strong management skills which make you effective at leading a project team, negotiating with Senior Managers, stakeholders and external suppliers and contractors. You should be able to positively influence all stakeholders to ensure a cost-effective quality deliverable whilst ensuring effective time management to get the job done. Strong communicator - Be able to demonstrate several years of experience of communicating clearly at all levels within a business and with senior sponsors and internal and external stakeholders. Be well experienced in both the "Art" as well as the "Science" of project management to ensure that CLS obtains the maximum value for its investment. Delivery of Business Benefits - A comprehensive understanding and demonstrable experience in ensuring that all projects deliver quantified business benefits. Excellent Problem-solving skills - Demonstrable competencies in solving problems. Always challenging 'facts' in order to find the best plan to deliver the project. Where and when necessary, elevate early and appropriately to management prior to avoid issues and deviations to plan. Consultative relationship management - Gets to the heart of the issues with a presence and gravitas and clarity of presentation across all forms of communication. Strong People Management Skills - Able to bring the best out of people and a team through leading by example and by coaching and mentoring staff members and developing personalised self-development plans.
Nov 25, 2025
Full time
CLS helps clients navigate the changing FX marketplace - reducing risk and creating efficiencies. Our extensive network and deep market intelligence enable CLS specialists to lead the development of standardized solutions to real market problems. Our innovative, forward-looking products make the trading process faster, easier, safer and more cost-effective - empowering our clients' success. Functional title Senior Project Manager Location London Permanent Report to Department Technology Change and Transformation No. of direct reports 0 Job purpose The Senior Project Manager ensures that the project delivers the agreed business benefits on time, to budget, to the required quality standard, all within the CLS Project Governance framework. The Senior Project Manager will work on the Galileo Program which is a multi-year program to modernise the CLS Settlement estate. The PM will be: Responsible and accountable for the project management of the Application Development and Testing delivery streams within the Galileo Program Responsible for developing, in conjunction with the Program Manager, a definition of the project(s) and ensures the project is effectively resourced and manages the relationships with a wide range of groups. Responsible for managing the work of a large third party vendor, allocating and utilising internal resources in an efficient manner and maintaining a co-operative, motivated and successful team. Responsible and accountable for the delivery of several projects which report into the overall Galileo Program. Responsible for detailed project reporting and governance adherence Essential Function / major duties and responsibilities of the job Strategic Defines plans through a rigorous and highly interactive process partnering with internal and external stakeholders, managing resources and environments. Agrees and formalizes plans, conducts or co-ordinates required business analysis where necessary. Presents plans and business cases and gains their sign off from sponsors and other stakeholders. Relationship management; develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, both internal and external. Create project business case for all projects and ensure the benefits are measurable and agreed by all stakeholders. Responsible for demonstrating that stated benefits have been realised once the project has been delivered. Operational Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project, scope and budget Manage and maintain interlock of projects with other project managers Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements Effectively apply, support and champion the CLS Governance methodology and enforce project standards Best in class RAID management throughout the lifecycle of projects Review deliverables prepared by the project team before company-wide review Identify all project resources and where necessary work with the ePMO to secure project support resources Identify and lead the virtual project team Manage, mitigate and report project risks and issues Managing co-ordination of the partners and working groups engaged in project work Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately Detailed project planning and control including: Developing and maintaining a detailed project plan. Managing project deliverables in line with the project plan. Recording and managing project risks & issues and escalating where necessary. Resolving cross-functional issues at project level. Managing project scope and change control. Monitoring project progress and performance from a benefit realisation, time, cost and quality perspective. Liaison with, and updates progress to, project board and senior management Leadership Coach and mentor junior members of staff Display complete ownership for projects leading by example Capable of managing a project team effectively through matrix management. Need to be able to get the best out of a team of people who are not direct reports. Experienced at managing stakeholders ensuring strong communication and governance is in place. Influence and manage the project teams (internal and external) to deliver to the required constraints of time, budget and quality. Experience / essential and desired for successful job performance Significant practical experience of leading and managing complete projects within a program of work Significant experience working with a third party to deliver against a fixed price contract. Strong commercial acumen and experience. Demonstrates a detailed understanding of the difference between the objectives of internal and external parties. Expert at navigating the detailed governance requirements of a highly regulated organisation. First class RAID management Highly experienced delivering in a Three Lines of Defence model having daily interaction with the Second Line. Extensive hands-on experience of delivering complex IT change projects in a critical business Have responsibility of delivering change projects with personal accountability for budgets in excess of £1m Excellent communication skills with practical experience of supporting technical teams to formulate and articulate business benefits through the construction of business cases Demonstrable experience of quantifying the effort required to deliver a solution whilst articulating any implications of any proposed solution on the wider business and existing systems Experienced in creating well-structured and good quality project documentation with excellent skills in the use of the MS Office suite of tools and MS Project Experience of using Microsoft Project Server or similar, to produce and maintain high quality project plans Strong personal work ethic Motivated delivery focused individual Excellent interpersonal skills Proven ability managing projects in complex environment and a strong ability to solve problems through influence and negotiation. Qualifications / certifications Formal training or certification in Project Management Certification (MSP/PRINCE2/PMI/APM/SIX SIGMA) Success factors / 'How'. Personal characteristics contributing to an individual's ability to excel in the position Proactive Leader - Strong management skills which make you effective at leading a project team, negotiating with Senior Managers, stakeholders and external suppliers and contractors. You should be able to positively influence all stakeholders to ensure a cost-effective quality deliverable whilst ensuring effective time management to get the job done. Strong communicator - Be able to demonstrate several years of experience of communicating clearly at all levels within a business and with senior sponsors and internal and external stakeholders. Be well experienced in both the "Art" as well as the "Science" of project management to ensure that CLS obtains the maximum value for its investment. Delivery of Business Benefits - A comprehensive understanding and demonstrable experience in ensuring that all projects deliver quantified business benefits. Excellent Problem-solving skills - Demonstrable competencies in solving problems. Always challenging 'facts' in order to find the best plan to deliver the project. Where and when necessary, elevate early and appropriately to management prior to avoid issues and deviations to plan. Consultative relationship management - Gets to the heart of the issues with a presence and gravitas and clarity of presentation across all forms of communication. Strong People Management Skills - Able to bring the best out of people and a team through leading by example and by coaching and mentoring staff members and developing personalised self-development plans.
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e -commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our Hendon Factory continues to grow, we are looking for a Technical Manager to join our team. We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. We Care about Nature: We're committed to sustainability across our supply chain-from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Own and implement site QA/QC strategies in alignment with wider business goals. Monitor and report on quality KPIs in collaboration with production teams. Lead quality investigations, customer complaint analysis, and corrective action planning. Maintain HACCP programs and ensure all staff receive appropriate training. Manage core quality protocols (e.g., Metal Detection, PQC, Quality Reports). Drive reduction in non-conformances and ensure specification adherence. Coordinate internal and external audits, achieving AA/Green status across all. Promote best practices in food safety, hygiene, and risk management. Support hygiene improvement plans and cross-functional innovation efforts. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you: BSc in Food Safety or related field (required) 5+ years' experience in Food Manufacturing, ideally in a technical role Level 3 HACCP Certification or higher Lead Auditor qualification (preferred) Strong knowledge of Retailer Codes of Practice Experience with high care environments and bakery/ambient products Proven track record in leading BRCGS and regulatory audits Expertise in root cause analysis, microbiological data interpretation, and non-conformance management Effective at influencing senior stakeholders and driving change Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel What's in it for you? Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 23 days holiday (pro-rata) Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme
Nov 25, 2025
Full time
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e -commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our Hendon Factory continues to grow, we are looking for a Technical Manager to join our team. We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. We Care about Nature: We're committed to sustainability across our supply chain-from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Own and implement site QA/QC strategies in alignment with wider business goals. Monitor and report on quality KPIs in collaboration with production teams. Lead quality investigations, customer complaint analysis, and corrective action planning. Maintain HACCP programs and ensure all staff receive appropriate training. Manage core quality protocols (e.g., Metal Detection, PQC, Quality Reports). Drive reduction in non-conformances and ensure specification adherence. Coordinate internal and external audits, achieving AA/Green status across all. Promote best practices in food safety, hygiene, and risk management. Support hygiene improvement plans and cross-functional innovation efforts. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you: BSc in Food Safety or related field (required) 5+ years' experience in Food Manufacturing, ideally in a technical role Level 3 HACCP Certification or higher Lead Auditor qualification (preferred) Strong knowledge of Retailer Codes of Practice Experience with high care environments and bakery/ambient products Proven track record in leading BRCGS and regulatory audits Expertise in root cause analysis, microbiological data interpretation, and non-conformance management Effective at influencing senior stakeholders and driving change Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel What's in it for you? Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 23 days holiday (pro-rata) Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e -commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our Hendon Factory continues to grow, we are looking for a Technical Manager to join our team. We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. We Care about Nature: We're committed to sustainability across our supply chain-from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Own and implement site QA/QC strategies in alignment with wider business goals. Monitor and report on quality KPIs in collaboration with production teams. Lead quality investigations, customer complaint analysis, and corrective action planning. Maintain HACCP programs and ensure all staff receive appropriate training. Manage core quality protocols (e.g., Metal Detection, PQC, Quality Reports). Drive reduction in non-conformances and ensure specification adherence. Coordinate internal and external audits, achieving AA/Green status across all. Promote best practices in food safety, hygiene, and risk management. Support hygiene improvement plans and cross-functional innovation efforts. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you: BSc in Food Safety or related field (required) 5+ years' experience in Food Manufacturing, ideally in a technical role Level 3 HACCP Certification or higher Lead Auditor qualification (preferred) Strong knowledge of Retailer Codes of Practice Experience with high care environments and bakery/ambient products Proven track record in leading BRCGS and regulatory audits Expertise in root cause analysis, microbiological data interpretation, and non-conformance management Effective at influencing senior stakeholders and driving change Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel What's in it for you? Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 23 days holiday (pro-rata) Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme
Nov 25, 2025
Full time
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e -commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our Hendon Factory continues to grow, we are looking for a Technical Manager to join our team. We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. We Care about Nature: We're committed to sustainability across our supply chain-from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Own and implement site QA/QC strategies in alignment with wider business goals. Monitor and report on quality KPIs in collaboration with production teams. Lead quality investigations, customer complaint analysis, and corrective action planning. Maintain HACCP programs and ensure all staff receive appropriate training. Manage core quality protocols (e.g., Metal Detection, PQC, Quality Reports). Drive reduction in non-conformances and ensure specification adherence. Coordinate internal and external audits, achieving AA/Green status across all. Promote best practices in food safety, hygiene, and risk management. Support hygiene improvement plans and cross-functional innovation efforts. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you: BSc in Food Safety or related field (required) 5+ years' experience in Food Manufacturing, ideally in a technical role Level 3 HACCP Certification or higher Lead Auditor qualification (preferred) Strong knowledge of Retailer Codes of Practice Experience with high care environments and bakery/ambient products Proven track record in leading BRCGS and regulatory audits Expertise in root cause analysis, microbiological data interpretation, and non-conformance management Effective at influencing senior stakeholders and driving change Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel What's in it for you? Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 23 days holiday (pro-rata) Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e -commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our Hendon Factory continues to grow, we are looking for a Technical Manager to join our team. We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. We Care about Nature: We're committed to sustainability across our supply chain-from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Own and implement site QA/QC strategies in alignment with wider business goals. Monitor and report on quality KPIs in collaboration with production teams. Lead quality investigations, customer complaint analysis, and corrective action planning. Maintain HACCP programs and ensure all staff receive appropriate training. Manage core quality protocols (e.g., Metal Detection, PQC, Quality Reports). Drive reduction in non-conformances and ensure specification adherence. Coordinate internal and external audits, achieving AA/Green status across all. Promote best practices in food safety, hygiene, and risk management. Support hygiene improvement plans and cross-functional innovation efforts. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you: BSc in Food Safety or related field (required) 5+ years' experience in Food Manufacturing, ideally in a technical role Level 3 HACCP Certification or higher Lead Auditor qualification (preferred) Strong knowledge of Retailer Codes of Practice Experience with high care environments and bakery/ambient products Proven track record in leading BRCGS and regulatory audits Expertise in root cause analysis, microbiological data interpretation, and non-conformance management Effective at influencing senior stakeholders and driving change Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel What's in it for you? Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 23 days holiday (pro-rata) Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme
Nov 25, 2025
Full time
The Bread Factory is London's leading Artisan Bakery, known for award-winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top-quality products across e -commerce, grocery, foodservices, and retailers such as our GAIL's Bakeries nationwide. As our Hendon Factory continues to grow, we are looking for a Technical Manager to join our team. We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way. We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all. We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers. We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food. We Care about Nature: We're committed to sustainability across our supply chain-from reducing waste and reusing surplus to supporting regenerative farming that helps restore the planet. Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing: Own and implement site QA/QC strategies in alignment with wider business goals. Monitor and report on quality KPIs in collaboration with production teams. Lead quality investigations, customer complaint analysis, and corrective action planning. Maintain HACCP programs and ensure all staff receive appropriate training. Manage core quality protocols (e.g., Metal Detection, PQC, Quality Reports). Drive reduction in non-conformances and ensure specification adherence. Coordinate internal and external audits, achieving AA/Green status across all. Promote best practices in food safety, hygiene, and risk management. Support hygiene improvement plans and cross-functional innovation efforts. Our team tells us you will be a great addition if you: BSc in Food Safety or related field (required) 5+ years' experience in Food Manufacturing, ideally in a technical role Level 3 HACCP Certification or higher Lead Auditor qualification (preferred) Strong knowledge of Retailer Codes of Practice Experience with high care environments and bakery/ambient products Proven track record in leading BRCGS and regulatory audits Expertise in root cause analysis, microbiological data interpretation, and non-conformance management Effective at influencing senior stakeholders and driving change Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel What's in it for you? Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends. 50% discount at GAIL's and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets. 23 days holiday (pro-rata) Discounts and Savings from high-street retailers and restaurants 24-hour GP service Cycle to work scheme
Commercial Finance Manager - Digital Argos Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits Location: Farringdon Store Support Centre, London, EC1M 4BH Contract type: Permanent Business area: Finance & Business Development Closing date: 28 November 2025 Requisition ID: We'd all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That's waiting for you at Sainsbury's. For a FTSE business, we move incredibly fast. When we're not handling projects, we're helping all corners of the wider group with what they're trying to achieve. And around here, you can see the results of your work as soon as you walk into a store, which gives you a real sense of purpose and responsibility. Better still, the team around you will listen to your ideas and opinions, and you'll have every chance to try something new. The sheer scale and complexity of our set-up means there's always something else around the corner, and we'll help and support you every step of the way. We're trusted to get on with it. So get ready to make things happen here. Please note, this role is based out of our London Store Support Centre & Home. Colleagues go into the office 2 days per week on average. Joining the Finance team at Sainsbury's as a Finance Manager for the Digital Argos division offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of strategic decision-making and financial planning within a dynamic and innovative environment. As a key finance business partner, you will play a vital role in providing valuable financial insights, supporting stakeholder decision-making, and influencing commercial performance across the Digital division. With a focus on driving excellence in financial and commercial performance, this role presents a chance to showcase your expertise, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to the continuous growth and success of the organisation. What you'll do As the Finance Manager - Digital Argos, you will play a vital role in supporting the Digital Division to achieve their strategic and financial objectives. Acting as a Finance Business Partner, you will provide financial insight and analysis to stakeholders, contribute to the development of the Digital proposition, and collaborate with various divisions to ensure alignment of financial projections. Your responsibilities will include supporting to build digital latest views, story tell key performance indicators, identifying risks and opportunities, support building business cases for investment opportunities, attending department meetings to advocate for Finance whilst working closely with Digital teams and engaging with data and marketing teams to resolve business challenges. Success in this role will require delivering accurate analysis, translating data into valuable business insights, and effectively communicating financial and non-financial information to drive performance across Sales, Operating Profit, and Customer metrics. Who you are You are a professionally qualified accountant with a strong focus on driving excellent financial and commercial performance. With your proven track record of financial control and ability to provide valuable financial insight, you play a crucial role in supporting the Digital Division to deliver their strategic and financial plans. Your effective communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with ambiguity enable you to build business cases, prioritise deliverables, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance financial performance across various divisions. Your resilience, commercial acumen, and commitment to accuracy make you a valuable asset in driving successful outcomes and decision making processes within the organisation. Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) Demonstrable experience in business partnering within a commercial finance team Demonstrable ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders, including those with varying levels of financial understanding Proven experience in financial control and maintaining a robust financial environment Advanced Excel skills with the ability to convert data into actionable analysis and insights Evidence of effective prioritisation and decision making in complex or ambiguous situations We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance related bonus of up to 20% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, interest free car loan of up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well as access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an Employee Assistance Programme, you will also be eligible for private healthcare too. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. Please see for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).
Nov 24, 2025
Full time
Commercial Finance Manager - Digital Argos Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits Location: Farringdon Store Support Centre, London, EC1M 4BH Contract type: Permanent Business area: Finance & Business Development Closing date: 28 November 2025 Requisition ID: We'd all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That's waiting for you at Sainsbury's. For a FTSE business, we move incredibly fast. When we're not handling projects, we're helping all corners of the wider group with what they're trying to achieve. And around here, you can see the results of your work as soon as you walk into a store, which gives you a real sense of purpose and responsibility. Better still, the team around you will listen to your ideas and opinions, and you'll have every chance to try something new. The sheer scale and complexity of our set-up means there's always something else around the corner, and we'll help and support you every step of the way. We're trusted to get on with it. So get ready to make things happen here. Please note, this role is based out of our London Store Support Centre & Home. Colleagues go into the office 2 days per week on average. Joining the Finance team at Sainsbury's as a Finance Manager for the Digital Argos division offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of strategic decision-making and financial planning within a dynamic and innovative environment. As a key finance business partner, you will play a vital role in providing valuable financial insights, supporting stakeholder decision-making, and influencing commercial performance across the Digital division. With a focus on driving excellence in financial and commercial performance, this role presents a chance to showcase your expertise, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to the continuous growth and success of the organisation. What you'll do As the Finance Manager - Digital Argos, you will play a vital role in supporting the Digital Division to achieve their strategic and financial objectives. Acting as a Finance Business Partner, you will provide financial insight and analysis to stakeholders, contribute to the development of the Digital proposition, and collaborate with various divisions to ensure alignment of financial projections. Your responsibilities will include supporting to build digital latest views, story tell key performance indicators, identifying risks and opportunities, support building business cases for investment opportunities, attending department meetings to advocate for Finance whilst working closely with Digital teams and engaging with data and marketing teams to resolve business challenges. Success in this role will require delivering accurate analysis, translating data into valuable business insights, and effectively communicating financial and non-financial information to drive performance across Sales, Operating Profit, and Customer metrics. Who you are You are a professionally qualified accountant with a strong focus on driving excellent financial and commercial performance. With your proven track record of financial control and ability to provide valuable financial insight, you play a crucial role in supporting the Digital Division to deliver their strategic and financial plans. Your effective communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work with ambiguity enable you to build business cases, prioritise deliverables, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance financial performance across various divisions. Your resilience, commercial acumen, and commitment to accuracy make you a valuable asset in driving successful outcomes and decision making processes within the organisation. Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) Demonstrable experience in business partnering within a commercial finance team Demonstrable ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders, including those with varying levels of financial understanding Proven experience in financial control and maintaining a robust financial environment Advanced Excel skills with the ability to convert data into actionable analysis and insights Evidence of effective prioritisation and decision making in complex or ambiguous situations We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you'll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there's always the chance to try something new - whether that's as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we'll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury's every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance related bonus of up to 20% of salary, depending on how we perform. Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, interest free car loan of up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well as access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an Employee Assistance Programme, you will also be eligible for private healthcare too. Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave. Please see for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).
Our Restructuring practice serve as a financial advisor to companies, financial sponsors, lenders, creditors and other interested parties in distressed situations across virtually every industry and every situation. At Kroll, your work will help deliver clarity to our clients' most complex governance, risk, and transparency challenges. Apply now to join One team, One Kroll. RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Senior Manager you will be driven and take risks. You will solve problems, be a team player and influence others in our Restructuring business. Work with the current management teams for London Advisory which focus upon non-formal restructuring and advisory assignments across The UK including: Independent Business Reviews ("IBR's"). Long-term integrated forecast appraisals. Pre-lending reviews. Options reviews. HMRC Time To Pay Arrangements. Accelerated M&A. Prepare and provide reports to Managing Directors where appropriate, delegating tasks as required to other members of the team and ensuring their timely completion. Undertake the supervision of the detailed financial analysis of statutory accounts, management information, short term cash flow forecasts and longer term integrated forecast models, including the identification of key trends and performance drivers. Assume responsibility for stakeholder management, client relations and liaise with clients, clients' employees, agents and solicitors as necessary. Ensure all timescales are met and dealt with as appropriate. With the assistance of clients and historic financial information, create forecasts in Microsoft Excel and other financial forecast programs. Provide guidance, motivation, mentoring and assistance to the team, assisting them with their training and progression in Kroll and undertake appraisals and other actions as required. REQUIREMENTS: Experience assuming direct responsibility for advisory cases running the assignments from the initial client meeting through to final review stage. Previous experience of being responsible for ensuring quality control, managing recoveries, billings, career development and resource management. The candidate needs an understanding and experience of working on formal insolvencies and ideally JIEB qualified in order to provide advice to stakeholders on the various insolvency options available. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the firms continued growth and should therefore have strong business development skills and personal network. The successful candidate will also be required to assist in the production of tender documents, undertaking sector analysis and support and develop other marketing initiatives as applicable. The ideal candidate will have experience in a senior managerial role within an advisory team at a top 20 UK accountancy practice or equivalent and will have a strong academic background, including relevant accounting qualification. Insolvency qualifications and experience would also be beneficial. ABOUT KROLL: Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions-Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients' value? Your journey begins with Kroll. Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits people based on merit. In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via Job Info Job Identification Posting Date 05/15/2025, 01:31 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Nov 24, 2025
Full time
Our Restructuring practice serve as a financial advisor to companies, financial sponsors, lenders, creditors and other interested parties in distressed situations across virtually every industry and every situation. At Kroll, your work will help deliver clarity to our clients' most complex governance, risk, and transparency challenges. Apply now to join One team, One Kroll. RESPONSIBILITIES: As a Senior Manager you will be driven and take risks. You will solve problems, be a team player and influence others in our Restructuring business. Work with the current management teams for London Advisory which focus upon non-formal restructuring and advisory assignments across The UK including: Independent Business Reviews ("IBR's"). Long-term integrated forecast appraisals. Pre-lending reviews. Options reviews. HMRC Time To Pay Arrangements. Accelerated M&A. Prepare and provide reports to Managing Directors where appropriate, delegating tasks as required to other members of the team and ensuring their timely completion. Undertake the supervision of the detailed financial analysis of statutory accounts, management information, short term cash flow forecasts and longer term integrated forecast models, including the identification of key trends and performance drivers. Assume responsibility for stakeholder management, client relations and liaise with clients, clients' employees, agents and solicitors as necessary. Ensure all timescales are met and dealt with as appropriate. With the assistance of clients and historic financial information, create forecasts in Microsoft Excel and other financial forecast programs. Provide guidance, motivation, mentoring and assistance to the team, assisting them with their training and progression in Kroll and undertake appraisals and other actions as required. REQUIREMENTS: Experience assuming direct responsibility for advisory cases running the assignments from the initial client meeting through to final review stage. Previous experience of being responsible for ensuring quality control, managing recoveries, billings, career development and resource management. The candidate needs an understanding and experience of working on formal insolvencies and ideally JIEB qualified in order to provide advice to stakeholders on the various insolvency options available. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the firms continued growth and should therefore have strong business development skills and personal network. The successful candidate will also be required to assist in the production of tender documents, undertaking sector analysis and support and develop other marketing initiatives as applicable. The ideal candidate will have experience in a senior managerial role within an advisory team at a top 20 UK accountancy practice or equivalent and will have a strong academic background, including relevant accounting qualification. Insolvency qualifications and experience would also be beneficial. ABOUT KROLL: Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions-Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients' value? Your journey begins with Kroll. Kroll is committed to equal opportunity and diversity, and recruits people based on merit. In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via Job Info Job Identification Posting Date 05/15/2025, 01:31 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations Manchester, Lancashire, United Kingdom
Tax Assurance and Risk Management Associate page is loaded Tax Assurance and Risk Management Associatelocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R18604 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 Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team has experienced consistent and strong growth for a number of years, now having three dedicated tax partners and over 20 individuals supporting over 300 clients from fast growth entrepreneurial businesses to large FTSE 100 clients.Tax governance and risk management is on the agenda of a wide range of stakeholders - from Boards of Directors to Governments, Regulators and wider society. Our work helps provide assurance to those stakeholders over the tax operations of our clients, as well as assisting in optimising our clients' tax performance. The work is a great combination of helping our clients meet relevant compliance obligations (eg Senior Accounting Officer / Corporate Criminal Offences) as well as advisory work in developing best in class, global tax functionsOur team at all levels are recognised specialists in the area of tax risk, tax governance, economic crime and the development of tax control frameworks. Members of the team also present nationally and internationally at client tax conferences and webinars.Technology is also very important to us and BDO provides the intellectual freedom at all levels to encourage initiative in the development of tools and training and some of these can be seen on our BDO Store. 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 pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior management at our clients, as well as Managers to Partners at BDO across the Firm. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: Working towards CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Experience of Tax Risk work an advantage (including tax process, strategy, SAO and CCO) - definitely a keen interest in governance and risk management. Strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars Excellent communication skills to participate in the management of the group, contact with clients and to recognise business development opportunities. Able to lead on projects and produce high quality reports. Personal responsibility for own decisions and actions of others.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 ambitionsWe'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.
Nov 24, 2025
Full time
Tax Assurance and Risk Management Associate page is loaded Tax Assurance and Risk Management Associatelocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R18604 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 Tax Assurance & Risk Management ('TA&RM') team has experienced consistent and strong growth for a number of years, now having three dedicated tax partners and over 20 individuals supporting over 300 clients from fast growth entrepreneurial businesses to large FTSE 100 clients.Tax governance and risk management is on the agenda of a wide range of stakeholders - from Boards of Directors to Governments, Regulators and wider society. Our work helps provide assurance to those stakeholders over the tax operations of our clients, as well as assisting in optimising our clients' tax performance. The work is a great combination of helping our clients meet relevant compliance obligations (eg Senior Accounting Officer / Corporate Criminal Offences) as well as advisory work in developing best in class, global tax functionsOur team at all levels are recognised specialists in the area of tax risk, tax governance, economic crime and the development of tax control frameworks. Members of the team also present nationally and internationally at client tax conferences and webinars.Technology is also very important to us and BDO provides the intellectual freedom at all levels to encourage initiative in the development of tools and training and some of these can be seen on our BDO Store. 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 pro-actively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior management at our clients, as well as Managers to Partners at BDO across the Firm. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. You'll be someone with: Working towards CTA and/or ACA qualified or equivalent Experience of Tax Risk work an advantage (including tax process, strategy, SAO and CCO) - definitely a keen interest in governance and risk management. Strong presentation style, and confidence in hosting workshops, training sessions and webinars Excellent communication skills to participate in the management of the group, contact with clients and to recognise business development opportunities. Able to lead on projects and produce high quality reports. Personal responsibility for own decisions and actions of others.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 ambitionsWe'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.
Location This position is located at 13-17 Calverley Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN11XU United Kingdom Role Summary The main objective of this role is to oversee the operations of the store and be strategic in short and long term planning. Assume total store accountability for sales, service, profitability and loss prevention. To achieve a store community that fosters creativity and inspires the Urban Outfitters customer. Ensure appropriate feedback and guidance is given in order to execute a high rate of succession and employee development. Participate in building community relationships that directly reflect the Urban culture. To uphold the Urban Outfitters "Peers Teaching Peers" philosophy. What You'll Be Doing People: Strategically recruit, train and develop managers to increase the day to day productive of the business Develop Assistant Store Manager and high-level Department Managers to support succession planning for the future growth of the business Manage all aspects of people development (Performance Appraisals, Individual Development Plans, Coaching and Counselling and Disciplinary actions) for a productive and successful workforce Uphold Company standards and act as strong leader to the team Leadership & Communication: Empower management to conduct and execute productive daily and department meetings by ensuring there is a comprehensive structure in place i.e. agenda Model the way for the store team and inspires a shared vision Responsible for the roll-out of new training and operational initiatives Possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form Managing the Environment: Coach management to take the initiative as leaders to oversee all levels of customer service and set daily goals and expectations to create a positive store environment Exhibit excellent floor presence by training and coaching the store team on customer service, standards, product placement and time management Achieve Company-average mystery shop results by guiding the team to uphold the Company's customer service standard Operations: Conduct walkthroughs with the Visual Merchandising Manager and Department Managers on a regular basis with constructive feedback and obtainable goals Lead the team to perform all store-level operational procedures accurately and in a timely fashion, in accordance with all Company policies and procedures Achieve the store stock loss goals by training loss prevention awareness and overseeing adherence to loss prevention practices Develop and implement a functional shipment processing system to ensure that merchandise is placed promptly and the sales floor is fully stocked Possess excellent organisational skills and have the ability to plan, organise and execute projects by priority Assume total accountability for store Health & Safety by overseeing and upholding Company Health & Safety procedures at all times in order to protect employees and customers against accidents and incidents Merchandising & Display: In conjunction with the Visual Merchandising Manager and Display Artist, facilitate a working relationship between the management and visual teams in order to enhance the store environment and efficiently execute all merchandising projects Coach management to understand and interpret current fashion trends in local markets in order to generate creative solutions Work with the Visual Merchandising Manager, Display Artist and management team to ensure floor sets are well organised, schedules appropriately, cleanly executed and completed timely Commercial Awareness: Lead the team to maximise store sales through analytical and creative management of merchandise from receipt to sales Assume total accountability for the store's profitability and guide the management team to utilise Company reports to react to trends and drive business Stay abreast of current trends and have a sound knowledge of customer profile by keeping up to date with external influences i.e. media and local community Manage stock levels appropriately (taking into consideration the store environment) through the understanding of relevant reports and market trends Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills to achieve and exceed store targets What You'll Need Experience in a senior management role working in a fast paced, high volume fashion retail environment Upholding excellent VIBE and a service-orientated culture Ability to positively impact statistical results in sales, payroll and stock loss Proven record of developing talented individuals at Department Manager level Can demonstrate the ability to identify problems and implement creative solutions (back of house, scheduling, organisation) An appreciation and understanding of the Urban Outfitters culture and its appeal to the local market The Perks Work Life Balance: 'Life Leave' - one day a year to take time off for those big events in life, in addition to your annual leave entitlement Wellbeing: Employee Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health Discount off external gym memberships Private Medical Insurance for eligible employees Employee Discounts: Up to 40% employee discount at all URBN Brands Travel: Season ticket loan for eligible employees Cycle to work scheme for eligible employees Continued Development: We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development Equal Opportunity Statement URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
Nov 24, 2025
Full time
Location This position is located at 13-17 Calverley Rd, Tunbridge Wells TN11XU United Kingdom Role Summary The main objective of this role is to oversee the operations of the store and be strategic in short and long term planning. Assume total store accountability for sales, service, profitability and loss prevention. To achieve a store community that fosters creativity and inspires the Urban Outfitters customer. Ensure appropriate feedback and guidance is given in order to execute a high rate of succession and employee development. Participate in building community relationships that directly reflect the Urban culture. To uphold the Urban Outfitters "Peers Teaching Peers" philosophy. What You'll Be Doing People: Strategically recruit, train and develop managers to increase the day to day productive of the business Develop Assistant Store Manager and high-level Department Managers to support succession planning for the future growth of the business Manage all aspects of people development (Performance Appraisals, Individual Development Plans, Coaching and Counselling and Disciplinary actions) for a productive and successful workforce Uphold Company standards and act as strong leader to the team Leadership & Communication: Empower management to conduct and execute productive daily and department meetings by ensuring there is a comprehensive structure in place i.e. agenda Model the way for the store team and inspires a shared vision Responsible for the roll-out of new training and operational initiatives Possess excellent communication skills in both written and verbal form Managing the Environment: Coach management to take the initiative as leaders to oversee all levels of customer service and set daily goals and expectations to create a positive store environment Exhibit excellent floor presence by training and coaching the store team on customer service, standards, product placement and time management Achieve Company-average mystery shop results by guiding the team to uphold the Company's customer service standard Operations: Conduct walkthroughs with the Visual Merchandising Manager and Department Managers on a regular basis with constructive feedback and obtainable goals Lead the team to perform all store-level operational procedures accurately and in a timely fashion, in accordance with all Company policies and procedures Achieve the store stock loss goals by training loss prevention awareness and overseeing adherence to loss prevention practices Develop and implement a functional shipment processing system to ensure that merchandise is placed promptly and the sales floor is fully stocked Possess excellent organisational skills and have the ability to plan, organise and execute projects by priority Assume total accountability for store Health & Safety by overseeing and upholding Company Health & Safety procedures at all times in order to protect employees and customers against accidents and incidents Merchandising & Display: In conjunction with the Visual Merchandising Manager and Display Artist, facilitate a working relationship between the management and visual teams in order to enhance the store environment and efficiently execute all merchandising projects Coach management to understand and interpret current fashion trends in local markets in order to generate creative solutions Work with the Visual Merchandising Manager, Display Artist and management team to ensure floor sets are well organised, schedules appropriately, cleanly executed and completed timely Commercial Awareness: Lead the team to maximise store sales through analytical and creative management of merchandise from receipt to sales Assume total accountability for the store's profitability and guide the management team to utilise Company reports to react to trends and drive business Stay abreast of current trends and have a sound knowledge of customer profile by keeping up to date with external influences i.e. media and local community Manage stock levels appropriately (taking into consideration the store environment) through the understanding of relevant reports and market trends Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills to achieve and exceed store targets What You'll Need Experience in a senior management role working in a fast paced, high volume fashion retail environment Upholding excellent VIBE and a service-orientated culture Ability to positively impact statistical results in sales, payroll and stock loss Proven record of developing talented individuals at Department Manager level Can demonstrate the ability to identify problems and implement creative solutions (back of house, scheduling, organisation) An appreciation and understanding of the Urban Outfitters culture and its appeal to the local market The Perks Work Life Balance: 'Life Leave' - one day a year to take time off for those big events in life, in addition to your annual leave entitlement Wellbeing: Employee Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health Discount off external gym memberships Private Medical Insurance for eligible employees Employee Discounts: Up to 40% employee discount at all URBN Brands Travel: Season ticket loan for eligible employees Cycle to work scheme for eligible employees Continued Development: We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development Equal Opportunity Statement URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Multi-Site Store Manager - Sussex (Full-time) City: Brighton Country/Region: GB Application Deadline: - Highly competitive salary, monthly bonus of 10% if sales targets achieved (with the potential of 20% if stretch targets achieved), generous employee discount, annual jewellery uniform allowance and other excellent benefits! We are currently seeking a pro-active, results driven multi-site store manager to join our team in Sussex. If you thrive on taking the lead on retail operations, inspiring high performing teams to beat their targets and provide a world-class service, then we'd love to have you join us! In the UK, we are very proud to have been recognised in the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work 2023', one of only 11 in the 'very large' employers category. The role Store managers are our brand ambassadors and responsible for the store's overall commercial success. You will be responsible for managing assistant managers and a team of supervisors and sales assistants and support them in creating special memories for our customers. What to expect from the role Support and motivate in-store teams on a day-to-day basis to achieve the store's targets by identifying and maximising on opportunities to achieve and surpass KPIs, whilst setting the example in exemplary Pandora customer service Having a strong retail floor presence, educating and influencing the stores, as well as ensuring back-of-house activities enable the store's successful commercial execution You will be trained thoroughly in our hand-crafted luxury product to become a Pandora product expert. With the support from the regional sales manager, you will nurture and develop your team to unlock their full potential and support their succession The successful candidate Our store managers are the ambassadors of the Pandora brand. Therefore, the ideal candidate will be a highly capable leader and a passionate team player who will confidently support their team to provide an unforgettable Pandora in-store experience. Prior experience with a leading brand and/or desirable consumer product retailing is preferred. If you are a store manager or currently a senior assistant manager looking for your next challenge then this could be the opportunity for you. We look for people who demonstrate the ability to apply our company core values of dreaming, daring, caring and delivering in their role. An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in driving sales and profitability in store A passion for driving a culture of exemplary customer service An ability to understand the importance of Pandora's local and global business strategy, and can translate this in to the delivery of store, regional and division KPIs Experience in using data to identify trends, issues and root causes, and has the ability to take action to deliver when such opportunities are identified Strong communication skills in order to establish and coach a high performing team The ability to be adaptable and flexible to changing business needs A positive, can-do attitude with a contagious enthusiasm for Pandora product and core values A well-presented appearance with a taste for desirable products and a passion for retail Why work with us? O ur people are an integral part of our success. Our commitment to unforgettable career progression is just the start. We offer a competitive rewards package that is second to none. A highly competitive salary Monthly bonus of 10% if sales targets achieved (with the potential of 20% if stretch targets are achieved!) A generous annual jewellery uniform allowance that you can spend on jewellery to express yourself and your individuality! Access to our online benefits platform with plentiful retail, hospitality and entertainment discounts Free support for you and your loved ones through 'Retail Trust' on all things health and wellbeing, financial advice, legal aid and lots more Parties, incentives and gifts throughout the year If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the relevant skills then don't miss out! Please click apply to submit your application. Pandora's recruitment procedures are designed to be transparent and clear for all candidates. This helps us ensure that applicants are provided with a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills by removing blocking factors, possible biases, and risks of discrimination. We encourage everyone applying to our vacancies to refrain from adding identity-related elements such as a photo, marital status and age. If you require reasonable adjustments in place during your interview(s), please make us aware as soon as possible About Pandora Pandora is the world's largest jewellery brand, specialising in the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self-expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningful jewellery. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 6,800 points of sale, including more than 2,700 concept stores. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 37,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery using only recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue of DKK 31.7 billion (EUR 4.2 billion) in 2024.
Nov 24, 2025
Full time
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Multi-Site Store Manager - Sussex (Full-time) City: Brighton Country/Region: GB Application Deadline: - Highly competitive salary, monthly bonus of 10% if sales targets achieved (with the potential of 20% if stretch targets achieved), generous employee discount, annual jewellery uniform allowance and other excellent benefits! We are currently seeking a pro-active, results driven multi-site store manager to join our team in Sussex. If you thrive on taking the lead on retail operations, inspiring high performing teams to beat their targets and provide a world-class service, then we'd love to have you join us! In the UK, we are very proud to have been recognised in the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work 2023', one of only 11 in the 'very large' employers category. The role Store managers are our brand ambassadors and responsible for the store's overall commercial success. You will be responsible for managing assistant managers and a team of supervisors and sales assistants and support them in creating special memories for our customers. What to expect from the role Support and motivate in-store teams on a day-to-day basis to achieve the store's targets by identifying and maximising on opportunities to achieve and surpass KPIs, whilst setting the example in exemplary Pandora customer service Having a strong retail floor presence, educating and influencing the stores, as well as ensuring back-of-house activities enable the store's successful commercial execution You will be trained thoroughly in our hand-crafted luxury product to become a Pandora product expert. With the support from the regional sales manager, you will nurture and develop your team to unlock their full potential and support their succession The successful candidate Our store managers are the ambassadors of the Pandora brand. Therefore, the ideal candidate will be a highly capable leader and a passionate team player who will confidently support their team to provide an unforgettable Pandora in-store experience. Prior experience with a leading brand and/or desirable consumer product retailing is preferred. If you are a store manager or currently a senior assistant manager looking for your next challenge then this could be the opportunity for you. We look for people who demonstrate the ability to apply our company core values of dreaming, daring, caring and delivering in their role. An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in driving sales and profitability in store A passion for driving a culture of exemplary customer service An ability to understand the importance of Pandora's local and global business strategy, and can translate this in to the delivery of store, regional and division KPIs Experience in using data to identify trends, issues and root causes, and has the ability to take action to deliver when such opportunities are identified Strong communication skills in order to establish and coach a high performing team The ability to be adaptable and flexible to changing business needs A positive, can-do attitude with a contagious enthusiasm for Pandora product and core values A well-presented appearance with a taste for desirable products and a passion for retail Why work with us? O ur people are an integral part of our success. Our commitment to unforgettable career progression is just the start. We offer a competitive rewards package that is second to none. A highly competitive salary Monthly bonus of 10% if sales targets achieved (with the potential of 20% if stretch targets are achieved!) A generous annual jewellery uniform allowance that you can spend on jewellery to express yourself and your individuality! Access to our online benefits platform with plentiful retail, hospitality and entertainment discounts Free support for you and your loved ones through 'Retail Trust' on all things health and wellbeing, financial advice, legal aid and lots more Parties, incentives and gifts throughout the year If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the relevant skills then don't miss out! Please click apply to submit your application. Pandora's recruitment procedures are designed to be transparent and clear for all candidates. This helps us ensure that applicants are provided with a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills by removing blocking factors, possible biases, and risks of discrimination. We encourage everyone applying to our vacancies to refrain from adding identity-related elements such as a photo, marital status and age. If you require reasonable adjustments in place during your interview(s), please make us aware as soon as possible About Pandora Pandora is the world's largest jewellery brand, specialising in the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self-expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningful jewellery. Pandora jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries through 6,800 points of sale, including more than 2,700 concept stores. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 37,000 people worldwide and crafts its jewellery using only recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue of DKK 31.7 billion (EUR 4.2 billion) in 2024.
Our Production Managers have a big job, it's down to them to ensure our manufacturing operation runs smoothly, ensuring we deliver great quality products to our customers, on time. It's demanding, pacey and ever-changing. Reporting into the Site Manager, you will manage a team of Shift Managers who are responsible for a large number of operators and technicians. You will also be responsible for: Ensuring the Health & Safety of all colleagues whilst maintaining and making improvements in all areas Maintaining a balanced scorecard against KPIs to drive further growth across the site Maximising profits and drive performance improvement Working with our current teams to drive the Continuous Improvement Strategy, through colleague involvement and engagement Why not take a look around one of our Manufacturing sites? Click here. About you As well as strong leadership skills you will also: Be working as a Production Manager/Operations Manager, or equivalent, within a large scale, fast-paced production environment - ideally across Food Manufacturing. Have a proven track record in an operational management role in particular delivering results, with a strong emphasis on leading, motivating and developing. Have experience in leading and coaching managers to drive forward results and step change operational performance would also be a great advantage, and would be in line with the expectations of our current managers Have a good working knowledge of the tools and techniques of Continuous Improvement and how to integrate them into a business In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member Career progression and development opportunities Subsidised staff canteen Free parking Market leading pension and life assurance Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more Long Service Awards Optional Payroll charity donations Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave About us You'll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets. At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We're British farming's biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we're passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more. We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we're especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.
Nov 24, 2025
Full time
Our Production Managers have a big job, it's down to them to ensure our manufacturing operation runs smoothly, ensuring we deliver great quality products to our customers, on time. It's demanding, pacey and ever-changing. Reporting into the Site Manager, you will manage a team of Shift Managers who are responsible for a large number of operators and technicians. You will also be responsible for: Ensuring the Health & Safety of all colleagues whilst maintaining and making improvements in all areas Maintaining a balanced scorecard against KPIs to drive further growth across the site Maximising profits and drive performance improvement Working with our current teams to drive the Continuous Improvement Strategy, through colleague involvement and engagement Why not take a look around one of our Manufacturing sites? Click here. About you As well as strong leadership skills you will also: Be working as a Production Manager/Operations Manager, or equivalent, within a large scale, fast-paced production environment - ideally across Food Manufacturing. Have a proven track record in an operational management role in particular delivering results, with a strong emphasis on leading, motivating and developing. Have experience in leading and coaching managers to drive forward results and step change operational performance would also be a great advantage, and would be in line with the expectations of our current managers Have a good working knowledge of the tools and techniques of Continuous Improvement and how to integrate them into a business In return for your hard work we will offer you: Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays) 15% discount in our stores available from the day you join us Additional 10% discount More Card for a friend or family member Career progression and development opportunities Subsidised staff canteen Free parking Market leading pension and life assurance Healthcare/Well-being benefits including Aviva Digital GP Morrisons MyPerks with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more Long Service Awards Optional Payroll charity donations Enhanced Family/maternity/parental leave About us You'll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - the part of our business that looks after manufacturing, whilst maintaining strong roots within Morrisons Supermarkets. At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We're British farming's biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we're passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 19 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets, bread and lots more. We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we're especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain. Read more about what we do at our Myton Food Group website.
Store Manager - Aberdeen Union Square (Full-time) Country/Region: GB Application Deadline: - Highly competitive salary, monthly bonus of 10% if sales targets achieved (with the potential of 20% if stretch targets achieved), generous employee discount, annual jewellery uniform allowance and other excellent benefits! We are currently seeking a pro-active, results driven store manager to join the team in our store. If you thrive on taking the lead on retail operations, inspiring a high performing team to beat their targets and provide a world-class service, then we'd love to have you join us! In the UK, we are very proud to have recently been recognised in the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work 2023', one of only 11 in the 'very large' employers category. The role The store manager is our brand ambassador and responsible for the store's overall commercial success. You will be responsible for managing the assistant manager and a team of supervisors and sales assistants and support them in creating special memories for our customers. What to expect from the role Support and motivate the in-store team on a day-to-day basis to achieve the store's targets by identifying and maximising on opportunities to achieve and surpass KPIs, whilst setting the example in exemplary Pandora customer service Having a strong retail floor presence, educating and influencing the store, as well as ensuring back-of-house activities enable the store's successful commercial execution You will be trained thoroughly in our hand-crafted luxury product to become a Pandora product expert. With the support from the regional sales manager, you will nurture and develop your team to unlock their full potential and support their succession The successful candidate Our store managers are the ambassadors of the Pandora brand. Therefore, the ideal candidate will be a highly capable leader and a passionate team player who will confidently support their team to provide an unforgettable Pandora in-store experience. Prior experience with a leading brand and/or desirable consumer product retailing is preferred. If you are a senior supervisor, or current assistant manager looking for your next challenge then this could be the opportunity for you. We look for people who demonstrate the ability to apply our company core values of dreaming, daring, caring and delivering in their role. An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in driving sales and profitability in store A passion for driving a culture of exemplary customer service An ability to understand the importance of Pandora's local and global business strategy, and can translate this in to the delivery of store, regional and division KPIs Experience in using data to identify trends, issues and root causes, and has the ability to take action to deliver when such opportunities are identified Strong communication skills in order to establish and coach a high performing team The ability to be adaptable and flexible to changing business needs A positive, can-do attitude with a contagious enthusiasm for Pandora product and core values A well-presented appearance with a taste for desirable products and a passion for retail Why work with us? Our people are an integral part of our success. Our commitment to unforgettable career progression is just the start. We offer a competitive rewards package that is second to none. A highly competitive salary Monthly bonus of 10% if sales targets achieved (with the potential of 20% if stretch targets are achieved!) A generous annual jewellery uniform allowance that you can spend on jewellery to express yourself and your individuality! Access to our online benefits platform with plentiful retail, hospitality and entertainment discounts Free support for you and your loved ones through 'Retail Trust' on all things health and wellbeing, financial advice, legal aid and lots more Parties, incentives and gifts throughout the year If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the relevant skills then don't miss out! Please click apply to submit your application. Pandora's recruitment procedures are designed to be transparent and clear for all candidates. This helps us ensure that applicants are provided with a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills by removing blocking factors, possible biases, and risks of discrimination. We encourage everyone applying to our vacancies to refrain from adding identity-related elements such as a photo, marital status and age. If you require reasonable adjustments in place during your interview(s), please make us aware as soon as possible About Pandora Pandora is the world'slargestjewellery brand,specialisingin the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self-expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningful jewellery. Pandora jewellery is sold inmore than 100 countriesthrough6,800 points of sale, includingmore than 2,700concept stores. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs37,000people worldwide and crafts its jewellery using only recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue ofDKK 31.7 billion (EUR 4.2 billion) in 2024.
Nov 23, 2025
Full time
Store Manager - Aberdeen Union Square (Full-time) Country/Region: GB Application Deadline: - Highly competitive salary, monthly bonus of 10% if sales targets achieved (with the potential of 20% if stretch targets achieved), generous employee discount, annual jewellery uniform allowance and other excellent benefits! We are currently seeking a pro-active, results driven store manager to join the team in our store. If you thrive on taking the lead on retail operations, inspiring a high performing team to beat their targets and provide a world-class service, then we'd love to have you join us! In the UK, we are very proud to have recently been recognised in the Sunday Times 'Best Places to Work 2023', one of only 11 in the 'very large' employers category. The role The store manager is our brand ambassador and responsible for the store's overall commercial success. You will be responsible for managing the assistant manager and a team of supervisors and sales assistants and support them in creating special memories for our customers. What to expect from the role Support and motivate the in-store team on a day-to-day basis to achieve the store's targets by identifying and maximising on opportunities to achieve and surpass KPIs, whilst setting the example in exemplary Pandora customer service Having a strong retail floor presence, educating and influencing the store, as well as ensuring back-of-house activities enable the store's successful commercial execution You will be trained thoroughly in our hand-crafted luxury product to become a Pandora product expert. With the support from the regional sales manager, you will nurture and develop your team to unlock their full potential and support their succession The successful candidate Our store managers are the ambassadors of the Pandora brand. Therefore, the ideal candidate will be a highly capable leader and a passionate team player who will confidently support their team to provide an unforgettable Pandora in-store experience. Prior experience with a leading brand and/or desirable consumer product retailing is preferred. If you are a senior supervisor, or current assistant manager looking for your next challenge then this could be the opportunity for you. We look for people who demonstrate the ability to apply our company core values of dreaming, daring, caring and delivering in their role. An ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in driving sales and profitability in store A passion for driving a culture of exemplary customer service An ability to understand the importance of Pandora's local and global business strategy, and can translate this in to the delivery of store, regional and division KPIs Experience in using data to identify trends, issues and root causes, and has the ability to take action to deliver when such opportunities are identified Strong communication skills in order to establish and coach a high performing team The ability to be adaptable and flexible to changing business needs A positive, can-do attitude with a contagious enthusiasm for Pandora product and core values A well-presented appearance with a taste for desirable products and a passion for retail Why work with us? Our people are an integral part of our success. Our commitment to unforgettable career progression is just the start. We offer a competitive rewards package that is second to none. A highly competitive salary Monthly bonus of 10% if sales targets achieved (with the potential of 20% if stretch targets are achieved!) A generous annual jewellery uniform allowance that you can spend on jewellery to express yourself and your individuality! Access to our online benefits platform with plentiful retail, hospitality and entertainment discounts Free support for you and your loved ones through 'Retail Trust' on all things health and wellbeing, financial advice, legal aid and lots more Parties, incentives and gifts throughout the year If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the relevant skills then don't miss out! Please click apply to submit your application. Pandora's recruitment procedures are designed to be transparent and clear for all candidates. This helps us ensure that applicants are provided with a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their competencies and skills by removing blocking factors, possible biases, and risks of discrimination. We encourage everyone applying to our vacancies to refrain from adding identity-related elements such as a photo, marital status and age. If you require reasonable adjustments in place during your interview(s), please make us aware as soon as possible About Pandora Pandora is the world'slargestjewellery brand,specialisingin the design, crafting and marketing of accessible luxury jewellery made from high-quality materials. Each piece is created to inspire self-expression, allowing people to share their stories and passions through meaningful jewellery. Pandora jewellery is sold inmore than 100 countriesthrough6,800 points of sale, includingmore than 2,700concept stores. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs37,000people worldwide and crafts its jewellery using only recycled silver and gold. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and has set out to halve greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2030. Pandora is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange and generated revenue ofDKK 31.7 billion (EUR 4.2 billion) in 2024.
About The Company: OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment. About The Role: Days of Working: Monday - Friday - 09:00am-17:00pm Key Responsibilities: To assist in organising all staffing levels in line with the budgeted hours. Assist with recruitment inducting, training, and development of cleaning staff / supervisors in line with Company procedures, including mandatory training. Maintenance of all employee attendance records for holiday & sickness. Assist with the management of the AIP for all employees and a monthly report forwarded to the Service Manager on the absence levels. To direct activities of all subordinates, ensuring that they are properly trained to competently carry out their duties and responsibilities as well as ensuring that they acknowledge and accept a personal responsibility for safety. Standard of discipline, ensuring staff report for duty at the correct times and breaks are adhered to. Complete counselling notes, file notes, and investigatory hearings when required. Ordering and control of all materials within site budgets. Meet with the FM on an agreed basis to discuss issues of the site. Joint quality monitoring in partnership with the Client. Complete joint audits with the Team Leaders on a weekly basis and forward to the Facilities Manager. Assist with the preparation of wage information on a daily basis and forwarded to Facilities Manager on a weekly basis. Completion and collating of monthly stocktaking at sites for consumables, chemicals, catering & uniforms. Ensure helpdesk jobs are responded to and closed out in the allocated time. Along with discussing continuing issues with the supervisors and plan for improvement. Ensure periodic cleaning is carried out correctly and in accordance with the agreed schedule and the associated forms are complete (Periodic cleaning carried on Saturday) Take responsibility for ensuring that a safe system of work is produced and communicated to employees (subordinates) prior to the commencement of the work activity. Report any defects to the helpdesk for action. Ensure that work activities are properly managed and supervised. To ensure that all equipment is cleaned, maintained, and stored to the required standards. Cover Team Leader's holidays Skills & Qualifications: The jobholder must be fluent in English both oral and written. The jobholder's role is pressurised at times. The jobholder is expected to identify areas where the service could be improved and determine ways in which this could be done. The jobholder is required to be flexible in his/her approach. The jobholder should ensure that he/she understands all functions and roles of others relevant to his/her own. The jobholder must present a professional image at all times uniform will be provided and must be worn at all times whilst on duty. The Jobholder must clear all DBS checks How to Apply: If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available. We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
Nov 22, 2025
Full time
About The Company: OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment. About The Role: Days of Working: Monday - Friday - 09:00am-17:00pm Key Responsibilities: To assist in organising all staffing levels in line with the budgeted hours. Assist with recruitment inducting, training, and development of cleaning staff / supervisors in line with Company procedures, including mandatory training. Maintenance of all employee attendance records for holiday & sickness. Assist with the management of the AIP for all employees and a monthly report forwarded to the Service Manager on the absence levels. To direct activities of all subordinates, ensuring that they are properly trained to competently carry out their duties and responsibilities as well as ensuring that they acknowledge and accept a personal responsibility for safety. Standard of discipline, ensuring staff report for duty at the correct times and breaks are adhered to. Complete counselling notes, file notes, and investigatory hearings when required. Ordering and control of all materials within site budgets. Meet with the FM on an agreed basis to discuss issues of the site. Joint quality monitoring in partnership with the Client. Complete joint audits with the Team Leaders on a weekly basis and forward to the Facilities Manager. Assist with the preparation of wage information on a daily basis and forwarded to Facilities Manager on a weekly basis. Completion and collating of monthly stocktaking at sites for consumables, chemicals, catering & uniforms. Ensure helpdesk jobs are responded to and closed out in the allocated time. Along with discussing continuing issues with the supervisors and plan for improvement. Ensure periodic cleaning is carried out correctly and in accordance with the agreed schedule and the associated forms are complete (Periodic cleaning carried on Saturday) Take responsibility for ensuring that a safe system of work is produced and communicated to employees (subordinates) prior to the commencement of the work activity. Report any defects to the helpdesk for action. Ensure that work activities are properly managed and supervised. To ensure that all equipment is cleaned, maintained, and stored to the required standards. Cover Team Leader's holidays Skills & Qualifications: The jobholder must be fluent in English both oral and written. The jobholder's role is pressurised at times. The jobholder is expected to identify areas where the service could be improved and determine ways in which this could be done. The jobholder is required to be flexible in his/her approach. The jobholder should ensure that he/she understands all functions and roles of others relevant to his/her own. The jobholder must present a professional image at all times uniform will be provided and must be worn at all times whilst on duty. The Jobholder must clear all DBS checks How to Apply: If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available. We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. IRC UK IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in the UK. Job Overview The External Relations (ER) department is comprised of three main but complementary functional areas: Private fundraising, Communications, and Advocacy. The main objective of the department is to enable the organisation to have the resources needed to continue serving millions of people worldwide in places affected by war and disaster.The Director of UK Philanthropy will provide leadership and strategic direction for individual high net worth fundraising activities focused on the UK market, ensuring the delivery of significant, multi-year resources for the IRC's global mission. The Director will also serve as the primary high-value fundraising partner to the UK Executive Director as they facilitate cross-team collaboration, accountability, and success among all private fundraising teams in the UK (Philanthropy, Global Corporate Partnerships, Foundations & Trusts, and Mass Markets). The Director will play a leadership role in IRC UK more widely as a member of the UK Senior Management Team (UKSMT). The UKSMT is collectively responsible for achieving the cross-functional goals of IRC UK's strategy and actively fostering an inclusive workplace at IRC UK. This role will be responsible for: • Leading a team of fundraising professionals focused on raising unrestricted and restricted contributions from High-Net-Worth Individuals. • Managing a personal portfolio of significant donors and partners focused on securing six and seven-figure commitments. • Facilitating cross-functional collaboration, ensuring strong coordination and accountability across all UK-based high-value fundraising teams as well as with other team leaders in the UK (e.g. Communications, Advocacy, and Programmes). • Serve as the high-value fundraising representative on the UK Senior Management Team, directing and progressing strategic goals in fundraising as well as advising on the wider management of IRC UK. • Serving as the primary fundraising/partnerships contact for the IRC's UK Board, leveraging their networks and influence to advance the team's revenue targets. • Directly driving the UK Executive Director's engagement in fundraising and external partnership activities. • Interfacing closely with US-based and other international colleagues in External Relations to ensure global strategic alignment.The Director will craft and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies for the UK market, mentor and guide the team to optimise the size and impact of gifts and ensure donor-centric fundraising practices are consistently deployed. This critical role involves developing and implementing strategies informed by bold revenue targets. Major Responsibilities Fundraising and Partnerships • Manage a focused, complex portfolio of individual high-value prospects and supporters that results in increasing gifts at the six and seven-figure level. • Design and execute customised fundraising and partnership strategies for their personal portfolio, to maximise size and impact of gifts to the IRC. • Travel and meet with donors and prospects across the UK and occasionally internationally as required. • Achieve personal and team-wide goals and metrics related to visits, solicitations, gifts/pledges closed, and other critical key performance indicators. • Serve as the primary staff liaison and resource for the IRC's UK Board on all matters relating to philanthropy and partnerships, ensuring their engagement is maximised for fundraising impact. Leadership and Management • Lead and directly supervise a team of approximately 3 individuals across the UK-based Philanthropy team, inspiring, motivating and challenging them through active mentorship and fostering an environment that supports new ideas and innovative approaches to donor relationship management. • Provide comprehensive thought leadership for the team's efforts towards increased financial revenue and other modes of private sector engagement that support the impactful delivery of the IRC's mission. • Partner with the Senior Director of International Philanthropy to develop a strategic plan, including setting annual goals and key outcomes for the team. This will include but is not limited to collaborating with the UK Board and Senior IRC leadership in identifying, cultivating, and stewarding donors through strategic engagement opportunities such as meetings and events. • Provide strategic oversight and manage collaboration between the UK-based leads of the Foundations and Trusts, Global Corporate Partnerships, and Mass Markets teams, ensuring strong coordination in executing comprehensive donor engagement strategies across the UK market. • Collaborate as a peer with other UK leaders on the UK Senior Management Team, holding collective accountability for achieving the goals of the UK strategy and advising on the wider management of IRC UK to support those goals. Executive and Global Collaboration • Proactively drive the UK Executive Director's fundraising activities, including identifying and vetting high-level engagement opportunities, preparing briefing materials, and ensuring excellent donor/partner stewardship. • Interface and collaborate superbly with US-based colleagues in External Relations to ensure consistent messaging, coordinated prospect management, and alignment with global fundraising priorities. • Facilitate the deployment of IRC leaders (including the UK ED and global Executive Board and programme leadership) throughout the donor life cycle to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward five, six, and seven-figure commitments. Candidate Requirements • Significant demonstrable years progressive experience or proven background of non-profit fundraising experience and expertise in high-net-worth individual fundraising, and/or foundation/trust/corporate partnership development. • Demonstrated history of being an empowering and supportive manager to front-line fundraisers. • Outstanding communication skills, including writing, listening, verbal presentation, and speaking. Preferred Experience & Skills • Consistent track record of securing 6 and 7+ figure gifts/partnerships from a complex portfolio of diverse donors and prospects, including qualifying prospects and upgrading donors. • Proven organisational leadership experience, for example on senior management teams. • Experience in international organisational collaboration, including interfacing effectively with leadership and colleagues based in other countries. • Proven experience leading and directly supervising front-line fundraisers. • Experience in leveraging and managing a Board or high-level volunteer leadership for fundraising
Nov 22, 2025
Full time
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. IRC UK IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in the UK. Job Overview The External Relations (ER) department is comprised of three main but complementary functional areas: Private fundraising, Communications, and Advocacy. The main objective of the department is to enable the organisation to have the resources needed to continue serving millions of people worldwide in places affected by war and disaster.The Director of UK Philanthropy will provide leadership and strategic direction for individual high net worth fundraising activities focused on the UK market, ensuring the delivery of significant, multi-year resources for the IRC's global mission. The Director will also serve as the primary high-value fundraising partner to the UK Executive Director as they facilitate cross-team collaboration, accountability, and success among all private fundraising teams in the UK (Philanthropy, Global Corporate Partnerships, Foundations & Trusts, and Mass Markets). The Director will play a leadership role in IRC UK more widely as a member of the UK Senior Management Team (UKSMT). The UKSMT is collectively responsible for achieving the cross-functional goals of IRC UK's strategy and actively fostering an inclusive workplace at IRC UK. This role will be responsible for: • Leading a team of fundraising professionals focused on raising unrestricted and restricted contributions from High-Net-Worth Individuals. • Managing a personal portfolio of significant donors and partners focused on securing six and seven-figure commitments. • Facilitating cross-functional collaboration, ensuring strong coordination and accountability across all UK-based high-value fundraising teams as well as with other team leaders in the UK (e.g. Communications, Advocacy, and Programmes). • Serve as the high-value fundraising representative on the UK Senior Management Team, directing and progressing strategic goals in fundraising as well as advising on the wider management of IRC UK. • Serving as the primary fundraising/partnerships contact for the IRC's UK Board, leveraging their networks and influence to advance the team's revenue targets. • Directly driving the UK Executive Director's engagement in fundraising and external partnership activities. • Interfacing closely with US-based and other international colleagues in External Relations to ensure global strategic alignment.The Director will craft and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies for the UK market, mentor and guide the team to optimise the size and impact of gifts and ensure donor-centric fundraising practices are consistently deployed. This critical role involves developing and implementing strategies informed by bold revenue targets. Major Responsibilities Fundraising and Partnerships • Manage a focused, complex portfolio of individual high-value prospects and supporters that results in increasing gifts at the six and seven-figure level. • Design and execute customised fundraising and partnership strategies for their personal portfolio, to maximise size and impact of gifts to the IRC. • Travel and meet with donors and prospects across the UK and occasionally internationally as required. • Achieve personal and team-wide goals and metrics related to visits, solicitations, gifts/pledges closed, and other critical key performance indicators. • Serve as the primary staff liaison and resource for the IRC's UK Board on all matters relating to philanthropy and partnerships, ensuring their engagement is maximised for fundraising impact. Leadership and Management • Lead and directly supervise a team of approximately 3 individuals across the UK-based Philanthropy team, inspiring, motivating and challenging them through active mentorship and fostering an environment that supports new ideas and innovative approaches to donor relationship management. • Provide comprehensive thought leadership for the team's efforts towards increased financial revenue and other modes of private sector engagement that support the impactful delivery of the IRC's mission. • Partner with the Senior Director of International Philanthropy to develop a strategic plan, including setting annual goals and key outcomes for the team. This will include but is not limited to collaborating with the UK Board and Senior IRC leadership in identifying, cultivating, and stewarding donors through strategic engagement opportunities such as meetings and events. • Provide strategic oversight and manage collaboration between the UK-based leads of the Foundations and Trusts, Global Corporate Partnerships, and Mass Markets teams, ensuring strong coordination in executing comprehensive donor engagement strategies across the UK market. • Collaborate as a peer with other UK leaders on the UK Senior Management Team, holding collective accountability for achieving the goals of the UK strategy and advising on the wider management of IRC UK to support those goals. Executive and Global Collaboration • Proactively drive the UK Executive Director's fundraising activities, including identifying and vetting high-level engagement opportunities, preparing briefing materials, and ensuring excellent donor/partner stewardship. • Interface and collaborate superbly with US-based colleagues in External Relations to ensure consistent messaging, coordinated prospect management, and alignment with global fundraising priorities. • Facilitate the deployment of IRC leaders (including the UK ED and global Executive Board and programme leadership) throughout the donor life cycle to qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward five, six, and seven-figure commitments. Candidate Requirements • Significant demonstrable years progressive experience or proven background of non-profit fundraising experience and expertise in high-net-worth individual fundraising, and/or foundation/trust/corporate partnership development. • Demonstrated history of being an empowering and supportive manager to front-line fundraisers. • Outstanding communication skills, including writing, listening, verbal presentation, and speaking. Preferred Experience & Skills • Consistent track record of securing 6 and 7+ figure gifts/partnerships from a complex portfolio of diverse donors and prospects, including qualifying prospects and upgrading donors. • Proven organisational leadership experience, for example on senior management teams. • Experience in international organisational collaboration, including interfacing effectively with leadership and colleagues based in other countries. • Proven experience leading and directly supervising front-line fundraisers. • Experience in leveraging and managing a Board or high-level volunteer leadership for fundraising
