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Global Crisis Management (GCM), an organization within Global Security (GS), establishes and oversees the crisis management process which exists to allow the organisation to assess and respond to a crisis, minimize disruption to the firm, escalate appropriately, and return to business-as-usual (BAU) status as quickly and as efficiently as possible. GCM is responsible for providing 24 hours a day, seven days a week monitoring of incidents potentially impacting the operation of the Firm, and for coordinating with our Resiliency, Real Estate, Human Resources and Technology groups, among others, to respond to events that may affect our employees, clients and customers. As a Crisis Management and GSOC Lead within Global Security Team, you will be responsible and accountable for the regional operational and tactical delivery of two core product lines and deliverables for Global Security: Global Crisis Management and Global Security Operations Centres (GSOCs). Reporting to the Head of EMEA Security and Chief Administrative Officer, you will drive global consistency, ensure operational delivery, oversee governance, and lead continuous improvement efforts across the GCM and GSOC product lines. Job responsibilities Deliver all operational facets of GSOC and GCM processes to all EMEA entities, ensuring consistency, timeliness and quality of execution Lead GCM and GSOC team members in the EMEA region to drive the strategic agenda refine operational delivery Foster, mature and sustain relationships and interdependencies with key partners and stakeholders to GCM and GSOC product lines across the firm Act as the GCM partner to the EMEA Regional Crisis Management Team (RCMT), in support of Global Security senior leadership Lead the scoping, drafting and creation of standards, procedures and job aides related to GCM and GSOC outputs Drive technology integrations, streamlining and adoption across GSOC and GCM processes to enhance service delivery and outputs Strive for continuous improvement and standardisation of the global crisis management, including the ownership of controls, governance, KPI and QA processes Oversee internal and external examinations to deliver high quality responses to crisis management enquiries Oversee financial and budgetary obligations related to GSOC and GCM programs to ensure optimal expenditure and cost management Design, implement and maintain measures, metrics and tolerances to measure GCM and GSOC risk and readiness Lead, manage and sustain third-party, vendor and outsourced relationships and dependencies to GCM and GSOC processes Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Extensive experience in a crisis management and security operations centre management (or demonstrably similar) domain Demonstrable experience and expertise in delivering large-scale crisis management programs in global organisations Recognised post-graduate qualifications or certifications in risk, crisis and disaster management Security related accreditations (e.g. Physical Security Professional, Certified Protection Professional etc.) A confident and seasoned leader, able to define, drive and communicate the strategic direction and intent of the team while maintaining alignment with global perspectives, requirements and priorities Accountable for profit, loss, headcount and budget. Able to face facts, act swiftly on issues, remove roadblocks and eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy Able to drive development of solutions, products and outcomes aligned to stakeholder requirements and continually identify process improvements and efficiencies Able to leverage experience and market knowledge to drive value-added solutions and dialogue. An established and trusted individual with significant ability to influence a diverse body of stakeholders Able to balance stakeholder needs and requirements with the needs and requirements of the firm, deeply cognizant of budgetary resources and control frameworks Able to understand and apply knowledge of role-related risks while utilizing knowledge and lessons learned to proactively consider potential emerging and broader risks to the firm Able to analyse, interpret and resolve regulatory issues and findings in a timely and sustainable manner to prevent recurrence Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success. The Global Security (GS) team protects the firm's people and assets, ensuring the safety of business operations through the implementation of technology, best-in-class talent and client collaboration. Teams are responsible for developing safety policies and procedures, customer safety, pre-employment screening, fraud investigations and security operations on a global basis.

Founded in 2003 Wasabi's vision is to lovingly create and serve delicious Asian food for a busy nation. Wasabi now has 40 thriving restaurants across London and major UK cities and 4 in New York and in 2019, we introduced Wasabi Home Bento, launched exclusively in Sainsbury s. Building on that success, the grocery business broadened its reach to Tesco in September 2022, followed by exciting launches in Co-op and Morrisons in 2024. Today, Wasabi proudly stands as the No. 2 chilled ready-meal brand, setting new standards for quality and innovation. Wasabi s menu is celebrated for its unique character, exceptional freshness, and bold flavours. Our diverse range is designed to delight a wide audience, delivering both comfort and excitement with every bite. We have an ambitious 5-year growth strategy, focusing on new restaurants, franchise partnerships, and international expansion. As we embark on our next phase of growth and innovation, we re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for a Acquisitions Manager to join our Property Team based in Park Royal . The Role: The Acquisition Manager is responsible for identifying, evaluating, and securing new sites for Wasabi s UK expansion. This includes market analysis, managing property agents, leading negotiations, and ensuring successful site development in alignment with the company s growth objectives. Key Responsibilities: Learn and understand Wasabi trading models, formats, brand positioning, new restaurant performance criteria, competitors and the existing estate to inform the targeting of optimum new sites. Support the Head of Property in developing and refining the network strategy and pipeline programme in line with Wasabi growth objectives. Maintain pipeline trackers, reports and presenters. Use industry and market knowledge, industry resources and data, working closely with external location mapping suppliers and software to identify, interrogate and verify potential new sites. Manage property agents to identify and deliver targets. Use a network of national property contacts (landlords, occupiers, developers) in order optimise opportunities. Carry out all appropriate due diligence regarding new site assessments, taking advice from legal and other professionals prior to preparing for internal review and approvals. Work with the Restaurant Operations & Finance teams to analyse opportunities. Prepare detailed reports, financial appraisals and presentations for internal review and board approval. Support the Head of Property in negotiations to secure new premises and achieve optimum terms. Process through Heads of Terms to legal completion, utilising legal and professional advisors as necessary. Lead appropriate processes to obtain all necessary permissions, planning consents and licenses, to enable fitting out and operations in line with lease terms and statutory conditions. Collaborate with internal functions; Design, Project Management, Operations, Marketing, Facilities, Finance through feasibility, development, planning and through to completion of fit-out and openings. Supplying advice and information to ensure on time, on budget on brand success of new sites. Our Requirements: MRICS qualified with extensive experience within a retail, hospitality, F&B or QSR multi-site environment Working knowledge of property law and legislation Commercially astute and aware of business imperatives, with a growth mind set and clear focus on delivering results and exceeding customer expectations. Professional, open and friendly with the ability to represent the business to external parties at all levels. Proactive, flexible and able to manage a broad range of responsibilities and priorities in a fast-paced environment. Approachable and able to thrive in a team environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organisational, administrative and numerical skills with exemplary attention to detail. Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office suite. In Return we provide: A great working environment Pension scheme Target Bonus Refer A Friend Scheme Free Sushi or hot food (vegan options available) 50% discount in our Branches Employee Assistant Programme (a service providing health and wellbeing support) Long Service Awards Wagestream - a financial wellbeing benefit that lets you access your pay as you earn it in real time and manage savings Life Assurance Cycle To Work Free on-site parking A variety of discounts (shopping, food & drink, entertainment and health & fitness) through Perkbox and The opportunity to develop your skills within a growing company. Our people make us who we are. If you're looking for an exciting challenge and this sounds like the job for you please apply today as we can't wait to hear from you. COME ROLL WITH US!

Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Root Cause and Internal Insights Lead About the role We're looking for an experienced Root Cause Analyst to join our UK Risk Office In this role, you will be responsible for identifying, analysing and addressing the underlying causes of risk related issues within a regulated environment. Pulling together insights across multiple programmes of work across the business to support the UK Leadership team in it's investment decisions. As a new role within the team, you'll have an opportunity to make it your own, leading conversations with senior stakeholders to developing insights, recommending solutions and striving for continuous improvement. What you'll do Leverage insights across multiple other programmes across the business to suggest long term solutions and investment decisions Create proposals that allow informed choices of both cost and benefit grounded in analysis insight gathering and root cause analysis Investigate high-severity risk events and regulatory issues to identify true root causes not just surface-level symptoms Work with business areas to understand processes, people, systems and controls contributing to issues Produce clear, concise RCA reports that highlight themes, systemic weaknesses, and actionable fixes Partner with business leaders to help them interpret findings and build effective remediation plans - including investment proposals Track and report the impact of root cause insights showing how your work reduces repeat issues and improves control design Help define what great looks like for RCA at Capital One What we're looking for Proven experience performing root cause analysis in a complex, regulated environment (e.g. financial services, risk, operations or audit) Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills - you know how to connect the dots Excellent communication - you're able to translate complexity into clear, business-friendly insights Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders - you're comfortable challenging and influencing at all levels A passion for improving processes and preventing future failures - you're driven by impact, not just output Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Job Title: Temporary Office Manager - Wednesday 14 th May (to complete handover) until Thursday 22 nd May. 7 days cover. Location: London - West end Contract Type: Temporary Industry: Luxury Retail - ECommerce Salary: £20.00 per hour Hours: 09.00 - 17.30 Fully office based - 5 days per week - no hybrid working Brand new stunning office! Our client, a leading luxury retail company, is seeking a skilled and experienced Temporary Office Manager to join their team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to be the face and voice of our client's brand at their Head Office, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the office and facilities. This is 7 days holiday cover for the current Office Manager. As the Temporary Office Manager, you will play a vital role in creating an exceptional working environment and visitor experience that reflects the luxury and sophistication of our client's brand. You will be responsible for the daily operations of the office, pre-empting any issues and proactively addressing them to ensure a seamless and efficient working environment. Responsibilities: Impeccably present the London office to reflect our client's luxury aesthetic standards. Act as the first point of contact for incoming calls, guests, and visitors, providing a warm welcome and professional assistance. Manage post and handle couriers for all staff. Independently coordinate office projects, including office moves and renovations, while maintaining a high standard of luxury. Create and maintain project plans, ensuring cost, quality, and time objectives are met. Support the senior management team by organising travel arrangements and coordinating meetings. Handle confidential information with discretion, including managing confidential documents. Provide out of hours support for urgent calls and emails from key stakeholders. Manage security and alarm systems, coordinating with security services when needed. Coordinate repairs and facility issues outside of normal business hours. Collaborate with the finance and IT manager to manage IT support, budgeting, and expense tracking. Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting our client's company values and culture. Skills and Experience: Previous experience as an Office Manager or in a similar role. Well-presented with a keen eye for aesthetics. Excellent interpersonal skills and high degree of professionalism and integrity. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Proven knowledge of general administration procedures. Highly efficient in resource planning, budget management, and task assignment. Driven attitude with a focus on the best interests of the organisation. Ability to thrive under pressure, manage conflicting priorities, and meet deadlines. Resourceful with the ability to solve problems independently. Adaptable and open to change. Proficient in Microsoft Office software. If you are a proactive and organised individual looking for an exciting opportunity with a leading luxury retail company, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team as their Temporary Office Manager and become an integral part of their vibrant and dynamic work environment. Please note that this is a temporary position based in London. Please email your CV directly to me: Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Hybrid work arrangement: 4 days in office (Monday to Thursday) and 1 day remote. The offices and team are fantastic-you're going to want to be there! Working hours: 09:00 - 17:00 at Covent Garden. Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy managing relationships with senior stakeholders while coordinating events? If so, this is an excellent opportunity for you! Our client, a prominent name in the drinks industry and a preferred employer, is seeking an exceptional PA to support three dynamic Directors. This role offers a chance to join a collaborative, innovative, and ambitious team in a vibrant office environment. The benefits? Exceptional-more details to be shared during the interview process. The Role This is a highly visible and diverse position where you'll manage the daily schedules of the Directors and support broader departmental operations. Your organisational skills will be crucial in diary management, coordinating team offsites, and ensuring smooth operations. Manage diaries for the Finance Director, Head of People, and Operations Director Plan agendas, prepare for meetings, and follow up on action points Assist the people team with training administration, events, and early careers programs Support the MD's PA with local and international UK events Manage and oversee budgets Organise and facilitate Management Team meetings and offsite events Coordinate departmental training programs This role goes beyond administrative tasks-it's about enabling success. You'll ensure everything runs smoothly and play a key role in planning and executing high-energy, on-brand events that make a lasting impression. We're Looking For Someone Who: Has solid PA experience supporting senior leadership Is a natural organiser and multitasker, always proactive Brings energy, professionalism, and polish Has experience in event coordination, from small offsites to large company-wide events Can build strong relationships quickly and work effectively across teams Thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment Salary range will be based on experience. Love Success is a leading recruitment agency in London, dedicated to connecting top administrative and office support professionals with premier businesses across London and the UK. We provide tailored recruitment services for candidates seeking PA roles and employers hiring administrative staff. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, integrating these values into our operations, recruitment practices, and training programs. We partner with organizations that promote inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive. Love Success is proud to act as the Employment Agency for this vacancy.

Shape the Future of Finance at ABRSM ABRSM is the UK s leading music education body and a globally respected charity, supporting millions of learners and teachers across 90+ countries through world-renowned music exams, publications, and digital learning tools. With a turnover of approximately £50 million, ABRSM is undertaking an ambitious programme of digital transformation modernising systems, operations, and ways of working to better serve its global community. They are now seeking a dynamic Head of Transactional Finance to lead the evolution of finance operations and define the future of this function within a modern, collaborative finance team. The Role Reporting directly to the CFO, the Head of Transactional Finance as a pivotal leadership role that oversees payroll, accounts payable, and finance systems. It has a strong relationship to accounts receivable in an adjacent team. It s a unique opportunity to lead a function through significant change. You ll be instrumental in driving automation, improving processes, and ensuring seamless integration between finance systems (UNIT4) and wider business platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment and is passionate about delivering operational excellence and strategic impact: • Driving automation and process improvement across transactional finance • Managing the successful deployment and optimisation of UNIT4 and its integration with wider business systems (notably Microsoft Dynamics) • Enhancing financial compliance, policy, and controls • Ensuring underlying data is clean and timely for reporting • Supporting change management across finance and the broader organisation The Person We re looking for a confident and forward-thinking finance professional who thrives in change-oriented environments and wants to put their stamp on a high-impact function. You'll play a critical role in bridging systems, processes, and people bringing structure, clarity, and innovation to a function that underpins ABRSM s financial strength and strategic direction. You ll bring: • A recognised finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) • Demonstrated leadership in finance operations, including payroll and accounts payable • A track record of managing or supporting finance system implementations and integrations (experience with UNIT4 is essential) • Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills • A mindset geared toward continuous improvement, digital transformation, and cross-functional collaboration • The ability to shape and position transactional finance as a partner to teams such as financial accounting and FP&A • This role is not for a pure systems accountant but for someone who thinks systemically, understands how to embed finance within digital workflows, and can bring a modern, strategic lens to transactional processes. Why Join ABRSM? This is a rare opportunity to lead change in an organisation with a global reach and a purpose-driven mission. You ll have the autonomy to define the transactional finance function and be part of a broader transformation journey that s reshaping how ABRSM delivers value internally and externally. A high-impact leadership role in a purpose-driven organisation The opportunity to shape and modernise finance operations A chance to contribute to a global mission in music education A competitive salary and benefits package including matched pension contribution plus 2% (employer contribution capped at 10%), 25 days annual leave plus Xmas closure days, Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Contract: Permanent or 18-Month Fixed Term Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning. A collaborative and supportive work environment. How to Apply ABRSM are working in partnership with Hays Senior Finance to identify the right person for this role. Please contact Peter O Sullivan at Hays if you have any queries, but the first step towards being considered is to make your application. If suitable, Peter will follow up with a call to discuss next steps. Closing date: 4th June 2025 Interviews: 18th and 19th June

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Deputy Head of Finance and Payroll Manager 12 Months Fixed Term (Hybrid) Length of contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Hybrid working: 2 days a week is required at their offices based in Wandsworth, London Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £57,000 per annum The purpose of the payroll role is The role is to lead on payroll, both ensuring an accurate payroll is delivered each month and being proactive in suggesting improvements and efficiencies. Working with the HR operations team, to ensure the monthly payroll is accurate and efficient. Manage the monthly payrolls payments, including checking the salaries, deductions, statutory payments and pension contributions. Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and, including RTI submissions, PAYE, NICs, and statutory deductions, while overseeing auto-enrolment processes and liaising with the pension provider(s). Be the primary point of contact for payroll queries, resolving issues efficiently, and act as a liaison between the employer and the external payroll bureau. To support the Finance Director with the mapping of the payroll system and to provide suggestions to improve efficiency, reduce risks, and strengthen internal controls. The purpose of the finance role is To produce first draft management accounts with associated balance sheet reconciliation and profit and loss data. To maintain the cash flow Manage two finance staff, acting as a role model, ensuring their development through supervision and appraisal to fulfil their role and to meet the departments Key Performance Indicators. To update the forward cashflow Prepare year end management account including the balance sheets reconciliation As part of the Finance Team, work collaboratively to produce the year end statutory accounts.

Agency : Havas Play Job Description : The Senior Account Manager is the central "cog" of the team. It is the responsibility of the SAM to both manage up and delegate to ensure their accounts run as smoothly as possible. Through identifying actions and completing in a timely manner, the SAM must be across the day-to-day workload of the account and ensure junior team members (AM, SAE & AEs) are working to the same standard. It is vital for the Senior Account Manager to build and display strong working relationships not only with your core team but also with the other agency divisions (strategy, creative & social). Job Title Senior Account Manager (Partnerships & Activation) Reports To Account Director / Business Director Role Summary Senior Account Manager role that sits within the Account Management Team at Havas Play. An integrated role spanning sponsorship activation, integrated comms, digital content and as well as an understanding of brand marketing experiential and events. To work as account lead on BKT Tires and EE. Purpose of Role The Senior Account Manager is the central "cog" of the team. It is the responsibility of the SAM to both manage up and delegate to ensure their accounts run as smoothly as possible. Through identifying actions and completing in a timely manner, the SAM must be across the day-to-day workload of the account and ensure junior team members (AM, SAE & AEs) are working to the same standard. It is vital for the Senior Account Manager to build and display strong working relationships not only with your core team but also with the other agency divisions (strategy, creative & social). As the main day-to-day contact for the client, the client should have complete confidence in the SAMs ability to run the account and work in the best interests of their brand. The client should trust your opinion/counsel and see you as a vital member of the team, and a key person to drive projects forwards. The SAM requires strong interpersonal skills, managing the demands of both clients, rights holders and suppliers - collecting and prioristising requests, briefs and actions; as well as being abreast of the demands of the team. The SAM must then establish a plan of action and mobilse the appropriate expertise within the agence to deliver. Key Responsibilities As a Senior Account Manager, you should be confident in all of the areas laid out below: Multiple Account Management: Ability to take on multiple accounts and increased workloads through proof of delegation (both upwards and downwards) of other tasks and responsibilities. Working across multiple clients and projects at one time whilst maintaining a high work standard. Staying calm and displaying a positive attitude whilst under pressure, and successfully delegating in order to keep work manageable. Ability to proactively drive projects forward, bringing in wider agency expertise & personnel in the process; ensuring all steps & stakeholders are factored into project timelines. Writing and Presentation Skills: Have strong creative, formatting and corporate writing skills, to be used across external documents such as client proposals and reports, as well as internal documents such as toolkits and case studies Ability to adapt your communications based on the needs of your clients & your team. Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to be clear & concise in client-facing comms as well as when briefing suppliers and the internal team Have great attention to detail and ensure all written work is delivered to a high standard of quality Demonstrate confidence in competently talking clients though a document or pitching an idea, outlining the process you've taken to answer the brief Instill confidence by showcasing your understanding of the client's brand/business when "selling" the idea to them. Approach, initiative & problem solving: Be positive, proactive and solutions-driven - always think one step ahead Take ownership and be fully accountable for day-to-day operations including supporting junior team members Develop the ability to both identify and solve problems before your ADs or clients do. When highlighting a problem always have a view of what a solution might be. Always think ahead having your clients and brands front of mind. Relationships: Upmost importance is a strong working relationship with your client and being seen as a trusted point of counsel. Be an active listener to really understand your clients world. Beginning to learn how to challenge & press the agency view but always with a solution-based mindest. SAMs must have solid day-to-day working relationships with all teams within the agency, knowing how to work with different departments such as strategy, insights and creative, and following the processes of these teams In addition to this, the SAM needs to develop strong relationships with external contacts such as tech and other suppliers and invest time into nurturing and growing these to maximise opportunities Manage line reports and development needs, while proactively managing senior reports. Sets a great example & high standard for your AE, SAE & AMs to learn & develop from. Management of creative team, studio and outputs: SAM must be confident in managing the creative studio and outputs including static and moving assets Work with the studio booking team to secure creative time, and work with team and client to secure sign off and delivery of assets as needed Work with client to critique and feedback on creative assets, and brief creative team appropriately Strategic skills & answering briefs: Be a champion for the agency's processes - set an example for your team on how to interrogate and answer a brief creatively, and how to position and articulate ideas to the client Be confident in supporting the response to a brief process from interrogating the brief, to insight, strategy and creative briefing, with senior reports & team leads Demonstrate how you are thinking strategically in your day-to-day work across your accounts and how this is helping with the client's campaign/business objectives. Assume the role of the client and objectively challenge both strategic and creative work as required Campaign execution & administration: Be confident to plan, organise and manage activations, including rights activation, management of live events, content generation, influencer engagement and coordinating suppliers Show how you galvanise your team to ensure everyone is aligned on the objectives for the client and as an agency team Oversee the administrative processes on your accounts (status reports, campaign reporting, budget trackers) and ensure they are being updated and delivered to the client on time Client services & industry knowledge: Show genuine interest in your client's business Flag anything that may be of interest to your clients - competitor activity, news relating to brand ambassadors, media insights etc. Stay abreast of new innovations within the industry to be able to contribute effectively in brainstorms and take new opportunities/ideas to your AD/SAD Demonstrate a strong understanding of the sponsorship landscape identifying trends and bringing new ideas to your client People Management Management of day-to-day running of the team including keeping all members of the account team up-to-date with account work and ensure that regular internal status meetings and/or check-ins are arranged. Giving clear guidance to your AE, SAE & AMs, from initial briefing, through to providing feedback and support along the way. Time Management SAM encompasses good logical planning, strong communication and the ability to manage expectations both internally and externally. Efficient time management is essential. Ensure that you and the team are delivering work on time and are conscientious with deadlines. Flag any pinch points on your accounts to your AD/SAD to ensure that the standard of your work is not being affected. Be aware of time across other team members/AEs and support them in managing their time to ensure tasks are completed to a high standard. Finance Be fully competent with the finance processes; including setting up new job numbers, processing POs and invoices. Working with suppliers to obtain cost estimates and supporting your AD/SAD to generate SOW documents for client sign off. Negotiating with suppliers and interrogating costs to ensure best options for both Cake and our clients. Basic understanding of driving client account profitability, particularly on production. Work with you AD/SAD to start learning how to prepare fee proposals. Be inquisitive about your clients and where there could be opportunities to grow existing scopes or additional projects. Identify and work with your AD/SAD on how to approach & progress it with the client. Contract Type : Permanent . click apply for full job details

Job title: Head of Finance and Pensions Hours: Full time 35 hours a week Location: W6 0LR Pattern of work: Hybrid Are you an experience hands on finance professional who is eager to get into a number one finance role? If so the working for this small international not for profit organisation is the ideal role for you. Working as part of finance team of two people you will oversee the work of part time Finance Assistant whilst you ensure that all financial reports and operations are completed and delivered in a timely manner. Your day to day duties at Head of Finance and Pensions include; Overseeing and ensuring operations are completed accurately and in a timely manner including purchase and sales ledger Oversee month end process including bank and supplier statements Complete the month payroll run for 8 staff Complete financial reports including forecasts and budgets Ensure timely completion year end audit process including a backlog Present quarterly financial reports to audit and finance committee This is a very busy and hands on role, and excellent stakeholder skills is an essential part of this role. Other skills that you will bring to the position of Head of Finance and Pension; Knowledge of financial reporting Prior experience in delivering year end audit Knowledge of SORP and FRS 102 reports Good working knowledge of accounting systems such as Quickbooks We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.