Are you an experienced IT professional looking to elevate your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? I'm working with a leading business in Southend that require a dedicated 2nd Line Support Engineer to join their team, on a permanent basis. This role offers a chance to apply your technical expertise and provides a pathway for significant career growth and skill enhancement. The successful candidate will be part of a busy Service Desk, where the ability to work efficiently under pressure and deliver exceptional customer service is prioritised. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is eager to take on new challenges. Key Responsibilities: - Provide 2nd line IT support: Resolve issues and ensure seamless IT operations. - Customer Engagement: Offer professional and effective support to customers. - Team Collaboration: Work with team members to manage and resolve Service Desk tickets. - System Administration: Maintain and administer Microsoft 365, AzureAD/EntraID, and Active Directory. - Windows Support: Support Windows 10 and 11 environments, ensuring systems are up-to-date and secure. - IP Networking: Manage tasks including DNS and DHCP configurations. - Virtualisation Tools: Utilise Hyper-V and VMware. - Email Systems: Administer Exchange Server to maintain robust email communication systems. - Service Desk Systems: Competence in using Service Desk ticketing systems. This role is an excellent fit for an IT professional who is passionate about technology and eager to develop their career. Please apply for more information.
May 31, 2025
Full time
Are you an experienced IT professional looking to elevate your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? I'm working with a leading business in Southend that require a dedicated 2nd Line Support Engineer to join their team, on a permanent basis. This role offers a chance to apply your technical expertise and provides a pathway for significant career growth and skill enhancement. The successful candidate will be part of a busy Service Desk, where the ability to work efficiently under pressure and deliver exceptional customer service is prioritised. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is eager to take on new challenges. Key Responsibilities: - Provide 2nd line IT support: Resolve issues and ensure seamless IT operations. - Customer Engagement: Offer professional and effective support to customers. - Team Collaboration: Work with team members to manage and resolve Service Desk tickets. - System Administration: Maintain and administer Microsoft 365, AzureAD/EntraID, and Active Directory. - Windows Support: Support Windows 10 and 11 environments, ensuring systems are up-to-date and secure. - IP Networking: Manage tasks including DNS and DHCP configurations. - Virtualisation Tools: Utilise Hyper-V and VMware. - Email Systems: Administer Exchange Server to maintain robust email communication systems. - Service Desk Systems: Competence in using Service Desk ticketing systems. This role is an excellent fit for an IT professional who is passionate about technology and eager to develop their career. Please apply for more information.
We are seeking a Financial Controller or Financial Director to take the reins of the financial operations. This is a key leadership position for a hands-on, commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to make an immediate impact. The Role Reporting to senior management, this individual will ensure the financial health of the business through effe click apply for full job details
May 31, 2025
Contractor
We are seeking a Financial Controller or Financial Director to take the reins of the financial operations. This is a key leadership position for a hands-on, commercially minded finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to make an immediate impact. The Role Reporting to senior management, this individual will ensure the financial health of the business through effe click apply for full job details
Company Description Part-Time, Fractional & Interim CEOs, MDs, NEDs; real-world Advisors who have scaled businesses. Boardroom Advisors is a team of part-time people working hard to help Scale-ups and SMEs succeed. We want our Regional Directors and Advisors to achieve the life/work balance they've always wanted. If you are an experienced business person who has run their own company and have experience of being a Consultant or Board Advisor then we want to talk to you. There is no entry or joining fee to this opportunity as this is not a franchise. Directors get the opportunity to run their own region as an Associate, building their team of Advisors, potential partners and clients. You will have a lot of energy and ideas, but ability in business development and sales is absolutely critical. You do not have to do this full time, and most Regional Directors do 2-3 days/week alongside their own company. In return, you get to help build a business and to share in its future as the plan is for the business to be owned by the senior people in the company in a 5-6 year period, probably as an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) or similar. This is like a franchise but there is NO signing on or annual franchise fee this is entirely fee sharing. You operate as an Associate, running your own region. The role is a mix of business development, sales, marketing, networking, recruitment, team management, customer service - but you must be able to sell. Job Description We already have over 150 very senior Advisors throughout the UK who can act as part-time Operations, Commercial or Managing Directors, or Non-Executive Directors. Regional Directors can also be Advisors if they wish. We are looking for Regional Directors in several areas of the UK but especially London, East Midlands and Scotland. If this sounds like a good fit for you, please send a link to your LinkedIn profile. We look forward to hearing from you. Reference ID: GoHire/Aug22 Part-time hours: 15-25 per week Background The company was founded by John G. Courtney. John has started 7 of his own businesses and has been highly ranked on the Top 100 Entrepreneur's List collated by City AM. He was twice shortlisted for Best Mentor/Advisor and also presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 by techSPARK. John has been a Board Director himself for over 40 years, has been involved with placing of Non-Executive Directors for over 25 years, trained as a strategy consultant and ran a Management Consultancy for 10 years, and ran a Digital Agency for another 10 years. John has built an amazing team of senior professionals. Boardroom Advisors are real-world advisors. They are people who have had their own companies, made mistakes, learned from them, and built many successful businesses. Most have grey hairs. Some have none. What they all have is experience. Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Permanent Earning potential: £50,000.00-£100,000.00 per year
May 31, 2025
Full time
Company Description Part-Time, Fractional & Interim CEOs, MDs, NEDs; real-world Advisors who have scaled businesses. Boardroom Advisors is a team of part-time people working hard to help Scale-ups and SMEs succeed. We want our Regional Directors and Advisors to achieve the life/work balance they've always wanted. If you are an experienced business person who has run their own company and have experience of being a Consultant or Board Advisor then we want to talk to you. There is no entry or joining fee to this opportunity as this is not a franchise. Directors get the opportunity to run their own region as an Associate, building their team of Advisors, potential partners and clients. You will have a lot of energy and ideas, but ability in business development and sales is absolutely critical. You do not have to do this full time, and most Regional Directors do 2-3 days/week alongside their own company. In return, you get to help build a business and to share in its future as the plan is for the business to be owned by the senior people in the company in a 5-6 year period, probably as an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) or similar. This is like a franchise but there is NO signing on or annual franchise fee this is entirely fee sharing. You operate as an Associate, running your own region. The role is a mix of business development, sales, marketing, networking, recruitment, team management, customer service - but you must be able to sell. Job Description We already have over 150 very senior Advisors throughout the UK who can act as part-time Operations, Commercial or Managing Directors, or Non-Executive Directors. Regional Directors can also be Advisors if they wish. We are looking for Regional Directors in several areas of the UK but especially London, East Midlands and Scotland. If this sounds like a good fit for you, please send a link to your LinkedIn profile. We look forward to hearing from you. Reference ID: GoHire/Aug22 Part-time hours: 15-25 per week Background The company was founded by John G. Courtney. John has started 7 of his own businesses and has been highly ranked on the Top 100 Entrepreneur's List collated by City AM. He was twice shortlisted for Best Mentor/Advisor and also presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018 by techSPARK. John has been a Board Director himself for over 40 years, has been involved with placing of Non-Executive Directors for over 25 years, trained as a strategy consultant and ran a Management Consultancy for 10 years, and ran a Digital Agency for another 10 years. John has built an amazing team of senior professionals. Boardroom Advisors are real-world advisors. They are people who have had their own companies, made mistakes, learned from them, and built many successful businesses. Most have grey hairs. Some have none. What they all have is experience. Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Permanent Earning potential: £50,000.00-£100,000.00 per year
The world of digital assets is accelerating in speed, magnitude, and complexity, opening the door to new ways for leveraging the blockchain. Fireblocks' platform and network provide the simplest and most secure way for companies to work with digital assets and is trusted by some of the largest financial institutions, banks, globally-recognized brands, and Web3 companies in the world, including BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, ANZ Bank, Revolut, and thousands more. Welcome to Fireblocks , the industry-leading digital asset infrastructure technology company responsible for 15% of all crypto transactions! Here's the bit about us: Fireblocks is an enterprise-grade platform delivering a secure infrastructure for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets & cryptocurrencies. At Fireblocks, we enable businesses to securely build, run and scale digital asset operations through the Fireblocks Network and MPC-based Wallet Infrastructure. Our next-generation multi-layer technology protects digital assets from cyber-attacks, internal collusion, and human error. Fireblocks is the only platform that provides insurance for digital assets in storage, transfer, and E&O. As of January 2025, we serve over 2000 institutional customers, have secured the transfer of over $6 trillion in digital assets, and are the world's highest-valued digital asset infrastructure company, with over $1 billion raised. Our mission is simple: Enable every business to easily and securely support digital assets & cryptocurrencies. Come join us as we Secure. Simplify. Scale Here's the bit about the opportunity: As part of the EMEA Fireblocks sales team, you will own payments sales strategy across EMEA, working to dominate the blockchain payments landscape and playing a meaningful role in scaling one of the fastest-growing companies in the Blockchain and Cybersecurity field. You'll target businesses from the Payments space across EMEA, working closely with the Regional sales teams, Sales Engineers, and the Payments product team. You'll be: Responsible for building and executing the payments sales strategy across EMEA Achieving monthly and quarterly revenue targets Working closely with Fireblocks BDRs and GTM Team Building and maintaining relationships with prospects and customers Prospecting, territory, and account planning Updating and maintaining the Fireblocks CRM You'll bring: Deep knowledge and experience of the Payments space in EMEA Enterprise software (SaaS) sales experience, selling into Payments Experience within financial services, cybersecurity, or cryptocurrency is preferred Experience formalizing and supporting the co-sell motion in working with technology partners is preferred An understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency Track record of over-achievement in an enterprise sales position Entrepreneurial and relentless hunting attitude A willingness to prospect and qualify for new opportunities Thrives in a team-selling environment Fluent in English We have a comprehensive onboarding and training program for all new employees. We are looking for A players who want to work with the best. Track record of success and closing complex deals within the financial services or fintech sectors. Fireblocks' mission is to enable every business to easily and securely access digital assets and cryptocurrencies. In order to do that, we strongly believe our workforce should be as diverse as our clients, and this is why we embrace diversity and inclusion in all its forms. Please see our candidate privacy policy here .
May 31, 2025
Full time
The world of digital assets is accelerating in speed, magnitude, and complexity, opening the door to new ways for leveraging the blockchain. Fireblocks' platform and network provide the simplest and most secure way for companies to work with digital assets and is trusted by some of the largest financial institutions, banks, globally-recognized brands, and Web3 companies in the world, including BNY Mellon, BNP Paribas, ANZ Bank, Revolut, and thousands more. Welcome to Fireblocks , the industry-leading digital asset infrastructure technology company responsible for 15% of all crypto transactions! Here's the bit about us: Fireblocks is an enterprise-grade platform delivering a secure infrastructure for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets & cryptocurrencies. At Fireblocks, we enable businesses to securely build, run and scale digital asset operations through the Fireblocks Network and MPC-based Wallet Infrastructure. Our next-generation multi-layer technology protects digital assets from cyber-attacks, internal collusion, and human error. Fireblocks is the only platform that provides insurance for digital assets in storage, transfer, and E&O. As of January 2025, we serve over 2000 institutional customers, have secured the transfer of over $6 trillion in digital assets, and are the world's highest-valued digital asset infrastructure company, with over $1 billion raised. Our mission is simple: Enable every business to easily and securely support digital assets & cryptocurrencies. Come join us as we Secure. Simplify. Scale Here's the bit about the opportunity: As part of the EMEA Fireblocks sales team, you will own payments sales strategy across EMEA, working to dominate the blockchain payments landscape and playing a meaningful role in scaling one of the fastest-growing companies in the Blockchain and Cybersecurity field. You'll target businesses from the Payments space across EMEA, working closely with the Regional sales teams, Sales Engineers, and the Payments product team. You'll be: Responsible for building and executing the payments sales strategy across EMEA Achieving monthly and quarterly revenue targets Working closely with Fireblocks BDRs and GTM Team Building and maintaining relationships with prospects and customers Prospecting, territory, and account planning Updating and maintaining the Fireblocks CRM You'll bring: Deep knowledge and experience of the Payments space in EMEA Enterprise software (SaaS) sales experience, selling into Payments Experience within financial services, cybersecurity, or cryptocurrency is preferred Experience formalizing and supporting the co-sell motion in working with technology partners is preferred An understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency Track record of over-achievement in an enterprise sales position Entrepreneurial and relentless hunting attitude A willingness to prospect and qualify for new opportunities Thrives in a team-selling environment Fluent in English We have a comprehensive onboarding and training program for all new employees. We are looking for A players who want to work with the best. Track record of success and closing complex deals within the financial services or fintech sectors. Fireblocks' mission is to enable every business to easily and securely access digital assets and cryptocurrencies. In order to do that, we strongly believe our workforce should be as diverse as our clients, and this is why we embrace diversity and inclusion in all its forms. Please see our candidate privacy policy here .
Company Description Who We Are in the UK? Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency. We help brands identify, learn, and respond to opportunities faster than the competition. Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation. We've proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now, we're using it to provide a launchpad for their future. Come be an accelerator with us. How we accelerate Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting-edge campaigns. Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions and uncover actionable insights about real people. Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees. Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief - we are not a 'yes' agency. People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers. Our Commitment We are diverse through our experience, people, and the clients we serve - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs through regular surveys, our grassroots D&I team, The Collective, and our internal next-generation board, Firestarters. We hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives, and educating our team to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency. As part of our dedication to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunities regardless of race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. Job Description About Publicis Media Content (PMC) and the Partnerships team PMC is the content service for Publicis Media, working across Publicis agencies-including Spark Foundry, Starcom, and Zenith-to provide content strategy & planning, creative, production, social, influencers, and partnerships. The Partnerships team, consisting of around 32 members, produces media partnerships and sponsorship deals across various sectors and channels. They work with global brands such as Spotify, Nando's, and Adobe. This pivotal role involves working with a friendly, vibrant team to support media partnership and sponsorship contracts, assisting the Legal and Business Affairs Director and the wider legal team. You will play a key role in the team's contract review process and negotiations, liaising with your manager and the Publicis legal team to ensure smooth operations within tight deadlines. We seek someone with experience in contract review, management, and negotiation, ideally within a media environment. Responsibilities What you'll do: Review commercial and usage terms with the partnerships team, ensuring necessary content usage rights are secured. Review and revise commercial and usage provisions in contracts, collaborating with the Publicis Legal team as needed. Manage and mitigate risks associated with media partnerships and sponsorships, working with the legal team as needed. Identify issues and risks for the media agency or the client, depending on the agency's role. Liaise with the legal team to understand and mitigate risks for clients and agencies. Manage a high volume of correspondence and contracts, prioritizing based on deadlines, client needs, and complexity. Draft statements of work and agency authorization letters for client approval. Build trusted relationships with the Partnerships team, media owners, and the legal team. Escalate contractual risks for review and approval. Qualifications What you'll need: Experience in reviewing and negotiating contracts, preferably media contracts, with a good understanding of principal/agent relationships. Knowledge of the media landscape (channels or production). Understanding of contracting as principal or agent. Awareness of advertising regulations, especially regarding content creation. Excellent communication skills for clear contract issue presentation. Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to represent clients and media agencies professionally. Additional Information PMC offers fantastic benefits, including pension, life assurance, private medical, income protection, and more. Additional perks include: WORK YOUR WORLD: Work anywhere in the world with a Publicis office for up to 6 weeks annually. REFLECTION DAYS: Two paid days off to focus on well-being and self-care. BENEFITS: 24/7 helpline, remote GPs, mental health support, and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY-FRIENDLY POLICIES: 26 weeks of full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave. FLEXIBLE WORKING & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF: Additional day off for your birthday from day one. GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS: Discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants, and retailers. Details of benefits will be shared upon joining. Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working model with employees in the office three days a week. We support all candidates and are committed to fair assessment. If you have circumstances affecting your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. Disclosing this will not impact your process. Check out the Publicis Career Page for our inclusive benefits and Employee Action Groups.
May 31, 2025
Full time
Company Description Who We Are in the UK? Spark Foundry, the Acceleration Agency. We help brands identify, learn, and respond to opportunities faster than the competition. Every client has an area of their business they need to accelerate, from short-term goals to long-term transformation. We've proven our approach during the most difficult year on record. Now, we're using it to provide a launchpad for their future. Come be an accelerator with us. How we accelerate Planning: an approach that works in practice rather than theory, arming planners with the ability to create cutting-edge campaigns. Intelligence: a suite of tools that give definitive answers to big questions and uncover actionable insights about real people. Trading: a model built on flexibility and trusted relationships, underpinned with bold guarantees. Relationships: a culture of asking challenging questions to better understand the brief - we are not a 'yes' agency. People: a strong history of recruiting talent from diverse backgrounds and accelerating their careers. Our Commitment We are diverse through our experience, people, and the clients we serve - and we celebrate that diversity. Our people hold us accountable to our beliefs through regular surveys, our grassroots D&I team, The Collective, and our internal next-generation board, Firestarters. We hold regular events and work continually towards generating ideas, initiatives, and educating our team to ensure we are a diverse and inclusive agency. As part of our dedication to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, Spark Foundry is committed to equal access to opportunities regardless of race, age, sex, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. Job Description About Publicis Media Content (PMC) and the Partnerships team PMC is the content service for Publicis Media, working across Publicis agencies-including Spark Foundry, Starcom, and Zenith-to provide content strategy & planning, creative, production, social, influencers, and partnerships. The Partnerships team, consisting of around 32 members, produces media partnerships and sponsorship deals across various sectors and channels. They work with global brands such as Spotify, Nando's, and Adobe. This pivotal role involves working with a friendly, vibrant team to support media partnership and sponsorship contracts, assisting the Legal and Business Affairs Director and the wider legal team. You will play a key role in the team's contract review process and negotiations, liaising with your manager and the Publicis legal team to ensure smooth operations within tight deadlines. We seek someone with experience in contract review, management, and negotiation, ideally within a media environment. Responsibilities What you'll do: Review commercial and usage terms with the partnerships team, ensuring necessary content usage rights are secured. Review and revise commercial and usage provisions in contracts, collaborating with the Publicis Legal team as needed. Manage and mitigate risks associated with media partnerships and sponsorships, working with the legal team as needed. Identify issues and risks for the media agency or the client, depending on the agency's role. Liaise with the legal team to understand and mitigate risks for clients and agencies. Manage a high volume of correspondence and contracts, prioritizing based on deadlines, client needs, and complexity. Draft statements of work and agency authorization letters for client approval. Build trusted relationships with the Partnerships team, media owners, and the legal team. Escalate contractual risks for review and approval. Qualifications What you'll need: Experience in reviewing and negotiating contracts, preferably media contracts, with a good understanding of principal/agent relationships. Knowledge of the media landscape (channels or production). Understanding of contracting as principal or agent. Awareness of advertising regulations, especially regarding content creation. Excellent communication skills for clear contract issue presentation. Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to represent clients and media agencies professionally. Additional Information PMC offers fantastic benefits, including pension, life assurance, private medical, income protection, and more. Additional perks include: WORK YOUR WORLD: Work anywhere in the world with a Publicis office for up to 6 weeks annually. REFLECTION DAYS: Two paid days off to focus on well-being and self-care. BENEFITS: 24/7 helpline, remote GPs, mental health support, and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY-FRIENDLY POLICIES: 26 weeks of full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave. FLEXIBLE WORKING & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF: Additional day off for your birthday from day one. GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS: Discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants, and retailers. Details of benefits will be shared upon joining. Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working model with employees in the office three days a week. We support all candidates and are committed to fair assessment. If you have circumstances affecting your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. Disclosing this will not impact your process. Check out the Publicis Career Page for our inclusive benefits and Employee Action Groups.
Employee Relations & HR Compliance Director Apply: locations London time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R Job Description: Dentsu is at the cutting edge of the industry, producing new ways of working and generating growth through the power of technology and creativity. For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of dentsu's offering - exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Innovation is a key priority for brands, but few have the tools and systems in place to make it happen. They need a partner like dentsu. Through innovation, we ensure the impact our clients need to drive growth in their business, while also generating a positive effect on the industry, society, and the world. Innovation at dentsu is always in pursuit of an outcome, meaning we are always focused on the end impact that we'll have for a client and their communities. For some businesses this might be hard return on marketing investment or increasing revenues, but for others it may be driving behavioural change, building positive culture or connecting disparate communities. Purpose of the Role The Employee Relations and HR Compliance Director will collaborate with senior business leaders, senior HR Business Partners and the dentsu Legal & Compliance team to set the ER strategy and provide expertise, advice and guidance to senior HR Business Partners and senior business leaders (where required), review and revise our HR policies, ensure consistent application of such policies, facilitate compliance with employment laws, and oversee the successful investigation and resolution of complex or sensitive employee relations issues in dentsu's businesses and operations located in the UK (approximately 4,000 employees). This population includes employees within dentsu's Global and Regional management structures as well as its UK market business ("UK Located Population"). The time split will be approximately 70% supporting the UK Located Population and 30% supporting EMEA regional and market best practice by leading a "Centre of Excellence". Additionally, this role will utilize data and analytics to identify employee relations trends, diagnose challenges, and collaborate cross-functionally to implement proactive business solutions. Key Responsibilities Provide guidance to senior HRBPs and managers to ensure fair and consistent application of policies. Partner with senior HRBPs and the Legal & Compliance team on investigations and resolution of employee relations issues, grievances, and complaints. Analyze employee relations issues and trends to identify root causes and recommend interventions. Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, collaborating with legal teams and external counsel. Lead the design and delivery of employee relations training and processes. Advise on complex employee relations matters such as performance management, terminations, restructurings, and workplace issues. Use metrics and data to identify trends and develop action plans to improve employee engagement and reduce risks. Update UK & HR Group policies to ensure legal compliance, in collaboration with stakeholders. Manage the Policy Sub Committee for reviewing and amending UK policies. Lead and develop a small ER team, ensuring continuous upskilling. Handle HR-related speak-ups across EMEA markets, ensuring alignment with policies and timely resolution. Establish best practices for managing contingent employees and ensure compliance with local legislation. Qualifications + Skills Extensive experience in Employment Law (10+ years) and Employee Relations in the UK, managing complex issues and policies. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. Strong policy drafting skills and knowledge of UK employment laws. Proven success in building collaborative relationships across organizational levels. Experience supporting multiple locations. Excellent project management, organizational, and analytical skills. Ability to handle sensitive information professionally. Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel. Leadership experience in managing a small ER team. Preferred Legal Practice Course (LPC) qualification and legal training experience (advantageous). Experience with M&A, TUPE, divestments, and outsourcing. Strong business orientation and commitment to a positive work environment. Knowledge of Irish employment law (desirable). What we offer Permanent role with flexible working arrangements. Competitive salary and benefits package. Inclusion and Diversity Our culture promotes bringing your whole self to work, fostering innovation and better outcomes. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities. About dentsu We are a global company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with 65,000 employees across four regions. Our focus is on innovation, sustainability, and building a fair society. Location: London Brand: Dentsu Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent
May 31, 2025
Full time
Employee Relations & HR Compliance Director Apply: locations London time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R Job Description: Dentsu is at the cutting edge of the industry, producing new ways of working and generating growth through the power of technology and creativity. For over 120 years, innovation has been a core tenet of dentsu's offering - exploring new ways to reach, engage and nurture relationships with audiences. Innovation is a key priority for brands, but few have the tools and systems in place to make it happen. They need a partner like dentsu. Through innovation, we ensure the impact our clients need to drive growth in their business, while also generating a positive effect on the industry, society, and the world. Innovation at dentsu is always in pursuit of an outcome, meaning we are always focused on the end impact that we'll have for a client and their communities. For some businesses this might be hard return on marketing investment or increasing revenues, but for others it may be driving behavioural change, building positive culture or connecting disparate communities. Purpose of the Role The Employee Relations and HR Compliance Director will collaborate with senior business leaders, senior HR Business Partners and the dentsu Legal & Compliance team to set the ER strategy and provide expertise, advice and guidance to senior HR Business Partners and senior business leaders (where required), review and revise our HR policies, ensure consistent application of such policies, facilitate compliance with employment laws, and oversee the successful investigation and resolution of complex or sensitive employee relations issues in dentsu's businesses and operations located in the UK (approximately 4,000 employees). This population includes employees within dentsu's Global and Regional management structures as well as its UK market business ("UK Located Population"). The time split will be approximately 70% supporting the UK Located Population and 30% supporting EMEA regional and market best practice by leading a "Centre of Excellence". Additionally, this role will utilize data and analytics to identify employee relations trends, diagnose challenges, and collaborate cross-functionally to implement proactive business solutions. Key Responsibilities Provide guidance to senior HRBPs and managers to ensure fair and consistent application of policies. Partner with senior HRBPs and the Legal & Compliance team on investigations and resolution of employee relations issues, grievances, and complaints. Analyze employee relations issues and trends to identify root causes and recommend interventions. Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, collaborating with legal teams and external counsel. Lead the design and delivery of employee relations training and processes. Advise on complex employee relations matters such as performance management, terminations, restructurings, and workplace issues. Use metrics and data to identify trends and develop action plans to improve employee engagement and reduce risks. Update UK & HR Group policies to ensure legal compliance, in collaboration with stakeholders. Manage the Policy Sub Committee for reviewing and amending UK policies. Lead and develop a small ER team, ensuring continuous upskilling. Handle HR-related speak-ups across EMEA markets, ensuring alignment with policies and timely resolution. Establish best practices for managing contingent employees and ensure compliance with local legislation. Qualifications + Skills Extensive experience in Employment Law (10+ years) and Employee Relations in the UK, managing complex issues and policies. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. Strong policy drafting skills and knowledge of UK employment laws. Proven success in building collaborative relationships across organizational levels. Experience supporting multiple locations. Excellent project management, organizational, and analytical skills. Ability to handle sensitive information professionally. Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel. Leadership experience in managing a small ER team. Preferred Legal Practice Course (LPC) qualification and legal training experience (advantageous). Experience with M&A, TUPE, divestments, and outsourcing. Strong business orientation and commitment to a positive work environment. Knowledge of Irish employment law (desirable). What we offer Permanent role with flexible working arrangements. Competitive salary and benefits package. Inclusion and Diversity Our culture promotes bringing your whole self to work, fostering innovation and better outcomes. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities. About dentsu We are a global company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with 65,000 employees across four regions. Our focus is on innovation, sustainability, and building a fair society. Location: London Brand: Dentsu Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent
Our client is a leading independent telecoms infrastructure provider, operating in high-growth markets across Africa. Specializing in owning and managing telecom assets, the company delivers reliable infrastructure solutions to mobile network operators and technology partners. With a strong presence across multiple African countries, they are committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, supporting digital transformation across the continent. Recruitment Summit: The selected candidate must be available to attend the Recruitment Summit in London on the 8th and 9th of May (exact venue to be confirmed). Job Summary The Financial Director will oversee the financial strategy, planning, and management of the company's operations within their designated region. This senior leadership role requires a highly skilled finance professional with deep expertise in corporate finance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial planning. Reporting to the executive leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving financial performance, optimizing profitability, and ensuring the company's long-term sustainability. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute financial strategies to support business objectives and growth initiatives. Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to ensure accuracy and alignment with corporate goals. Manage cash flow, capital allocation, and financial risk, optimising resource allocation for efficiency and profitability. Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations, tax laws, and corporate governance standards. Drive financial performance through cost control, operational efficiencies, and revenue optimisation strategies. Lead financial analysis and investment decision-making, providing data-driven insights to executive management. Manage relationships with investors, banks, auditors, and regulatory bodies. Oversee financial systems and internal controls, ensuring transparency, integrity, and compliance. Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team to enhance overall business capabilities. Personal Specification Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master's degree or MBA preferred). Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CFA) is highly desirable. Minimum of 10 years of senior financial leadership experience, preferably within telecoms, infrastructure, or related industries. Strong understanding of financial regulations, tax compliance, and risk management within African markets. Proven track record in corporate finance, financial modeling, and strategic planning. Experience working in a multinational environment with cross-border financial operations. Hard & Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills. Strong leadership and people management capabilities. High level of integrity, professionalism, and business acumen. Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to stakeholders at all levels. Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and data analysis tools. Adaptability to fast-paced, dynamic environments with an ability to navigate challenges effectively. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven finance leader to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of a market-leading organisation operating in some of Africa's most dynamic and high-potential regions. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving financial excellence and supporting the company's long-term strategic goals.
May 31, 2025
Full time
Our client is a leading independent telecoms infrastructure provider, operating in high-growth markets across Africa. Specializing in owning and managing telecom assets, the company delivers reliable infrastructure solutions to mobile network operators and technology partners. With a strong presence across multiple African countries, they are committed to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, supporting digital transformation across the continent. Recruitment Summit: The selected candidate must be available to attend the Recruitment Summit in London on the 8th and 9th of May (exact venue to be confirmed). Job Summary The Financial Director will oversee the financial strategy, planning, and management of the company's operations within their designated region. This senior leadership role requires a highly skilled finance professional with deep expertise in corporate finance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and strategic financial planning. Reporting to the executive leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for driving financial performance, optimizing profitability, and ensuring the company's long-term sustainability. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute financial strategies to support business objectives and growth initiatives. Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to ensure accuracy and alignment with corporate goals. Manage cash flow, capital allocation, and financial risk, optimising resource allocation for efficiency and profitability. Ensure compliance with local and international financial regulations, tax laws, and corporate governance standards. Drive financial performance through cost control, operational efficiencies, and revenue optimisation strategies. Lead financial analysis and investment decision-making, providing data-driven insights to executive management. Manage relationships with investors, banks, auditors, and regulatory bodies. Oversee financial systems and internal controls, ensuring transparency, integrity, and compliance. Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team to enhance overall business capabilities. Personal Specification Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (Master's degree or MBA preferred). Professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CFA) is highly desirable. Minimum of 10 years of senior financial leadership experience, preferably within telecoms, infrastructure, or related industries. Strong understanding of financial regulations, tax compliance, and risk management within African markets. Proven track record in corporate finance, financial modeling, and strategic planning. Experience working in a multinational environment with cross-border financial operations. Hard & Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills. Strong leadership and people management capabilities. High level of integrity, professionalism, and business acumen. Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to stakeholders at all levels. Proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and data analysis tools. Adaptability to fast-paced, dynamic environments with an ability to navigate challenges effectively. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven finance leader to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of a market-leading organisation operating in some of Africa's most dynamic and high-potential regions. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving financial excellence and supporting the company's long-term strategic goals.
Group Carbon and Sustainability Manager 50,000 - 60,000 + Car allowance and Benefits Midlands Hybrid with Site travel Are you a passionate sustainability professional eager to make a real impact in the housing and construction industry? Do you want to take the next step in your career and join a FTSE-100 company to deliver their Net-Zero Carbon Strategy and transition plans throughout their operations? If the answer to the above is yes, then you may be interested in the Group Carbon and Sustainability Manager role I am currently recruiting for. The company are keeping sustainability at the heart of their operations and this role will be working across the business to deliver their carbon transition plan and manage their sustainability data and reporting. Responsibilities of the Group Carbon and Sustainability Manager will include: Lead the delivery and progression of Net Zero Carbon strategy and transition plans, including emissions modelling, performance tracking, and internal reporting across scopes 1, 2, and 3. Support business units in their carbon reduction efforts by providing carbon expertise as well as engagement with the supply chain. Also contributing to external working group and TCFD reporting. Manage and enhance sustainability data systems and controls, ensuring high-quality data collection and accurate internal and external sustainability reporting. Oversee assurance and verification of non-financial metrics, and support disclosures for ESG ratings, CDP, and other sustainability benchmarks and standards. The successful Group Carbon and Sustainability Manager will have: Proven background in sustainability ideally in construction or reporting, with knowledge of carbon management, net-zero strategies, and carbon measurement practices. Familiarity with sustainability data management and reporting processes, with an understanding of frameworks such as ESG indices and CDP. Comfortable working with data, including using Excel and sustainability software with an eye for accuracy and quality. Comfortable working with data, including Excel and sustainability software, with an eye for accuracy and quality. A relevant degree or equivalent experience in sustainability, environmental science, economics, data, or a related field, along with strong communication and collaboration skills. For further information or to discuss the next step in your environmental career, please contact Jessica Rowe on or (phone number removed). Reference 3723 Irwin and Colton are a specialist Environment, Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the environment, health and safety industry from Environment, Health and Safety Manager, Health and safety Director through to Environment, Health and Safety Advisor positions. Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website irwinandcolton. Com. Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
May 31, 2025
Full time
Group Carbon and Sustainability Manager 50,000 - 60,000 + Car allowance and Benefits Midlands Hybrid with Site travel Are you a passionate sustainability professional eager to make a real impact in the housing and construction industry? Do you want to take the next step in your career and join a FTSE-100 company to deliver their Net-Zero Carbon Strategy and transition plans throughout their operations? If the answer to the above is yes, then you may be interested in the Group Carbon and Sustainability Manager role I am currently recruiting for. The company are keeping sustainability at the heart of their operations and this role will be working across the business to deliver their carbon transition plan and manage their sustainability data and reporting. Responsibilities of the Group Carbon and Sustainability Manager will include: Lead the delivery and progression of Net Zero Carbon strategy and transition plans, including emissions modelling, performance tracking, and internal reporting across scopes 1, 2, and 3. Support business units in their carbon reduction efforts by providing carbon expertise as well as engagement with the supply chain. Also contributing to external working group and TCFD reporting. Manage and enhance sustainability data systems and controls, ensuring high-quality data collection and accurate internal and external sustainability reporting. Oversee assurance and verification of non-financial metrics, and support disclosures for ESG ratings, CDP, and other sustainability benchmarks and standards. The successful Group Carbon and Sustainability Manager will have: Proven background in sustainability ideally in construction or reporting, with knowledge of carbon management, net-zero strategies, and carbon measurement practices. Familiarity with sustainability data management and reporting processes, with an understanding of frameworks such as ESG indices and CDP. Comfortable working with data, including using Excel and sustainability software with an eye for accuracy and quality. Comfortable working with data, including Excel and sustainability software, with an eye for accuracy and quality. A relevant degree or equivalent experience in sustainability, environmental science, economics, data, or a related field, along with strong communication and collaboration skills. For further information or to discuss the next step in your environmental career, please contact Jessica Rowe on or (phone number removed). Reference 3723 Irwin and Colton are a specialist Environment, Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the environment, health and safety industry from Environment, Health and Safety Manager, Health and safety Director through to Environment, Health and Safety Advisor positions. Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website irwinandcolton. Com. Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Locations : Boston Canary Wharf Atlanta Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS BCG is looking for a director level Lead Solution Architect to help us accelerate into the next generation of 24 7, worldwide services that power every employee and client interaction. Your leadership will advance our journey to cloud-first infrastructure and security, ensuring fast, reliable, and secure digital experiences everywhere. Set the strategy. Define and champion a clear, modern infrastructure vision-cloud-first, secure-by-design, highly available. Lead Solution architects. Inspire, coach, and coordinate a team of specialist architects to deliver against that vision. Build & run. Design, scale, and operate global platforms across identity, networking, compute, containers, and DevSecOps. Optimize delivery. Shape architectures that boost application performance on any device-online or offline. Drive decisions. Own roadmaps, investment cases, and KPIs for a sizable infrastructure estate. Tell the story. Craft concise, compelling materials for stakeholders up to C-suite, turning complex ideas into clear action. HOW YOU WILL SUCCEED Visionary leadership - Energize teams to see possibilities in modern tech and act quickly. Analytical clarity - Tackle ambiguous problems and balance functional and non-functional needs. Hands-on execution - Produce high-quality artefacts and lead by example. Influence & collaboration - Guide architects and engineers across a matrixed organization. Modern mindset - Apply Kanban, Scrum, Lean, and product thinking to increase velocity and reduce risk. Continuous learning - Stay curious about DDD, APIs, micro-services, cloud security, and identity. YOU'RE GOOD AT Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English is required; command of additional languages will be considered a plus You can successfully interface and connect with skilled technologists and non-technical stakeholders, including members of the C-suite Ability to work in an Agile environment leveraging strong work management, organizational and planning skills You have an ability to work as part of a geographically dispersed team bringing a sense of urgency to the tasks at hand Must have well-honed and credible influencing skills including the ability to negotiate and gain consensus between involved parties where competing priorities exist You're able to effectively handle difficult and stressful situations with poise, tact and patience, while demonstrating a sense of urgency What You'll Bring 8+ years owning end-to-end solution architecture and/or security engineering experience with large-scale infrastructure portfolios. Proven success planning and rationalizing global estates, optimizing value, cost, and risk. Extensive experience in a globally distributed environment spanning multiple platforms such as AWS, Azure and GCP Experience of cloud security techniques in a DevSecOps and agile working environment Experience in understanding and capturing requirements, continuously improve and develop technical policies and processes Experience leading and mentoring fellow team members, across internal and vendor teams Record of steering investment decisions and securing executive buy-in. Confident communicator with polished C-suite presentations. NICE TO HAVE Proven leadership in Zero Trust architecture for hybrid and multi-cloud environments Strong background in secure, software-defined networking and micro-segmentation Hands-on with modern engineering practices-Agile, DevSecOps, automated testing Familiarity with secrets management / certificate lifecycle automation Solid grasp of cryptographic key management and enterprise PKI operations Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines with integrated security gates Practical use of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi) for secure, repeatable builds Familiarity with configuration-orchestration tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) to enforce baseline hardening Relevant certifications-CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, SABSA, ITIL, or equivalent Who You'll Work With You will be part of a diverse and dynamic team of protection specialists located across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, working in a highly collaborative environment with like-minded colleagues. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
May 31, 2025
Full time
Locations : Boston Canary Wharf Atlanta Who We Are Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact. To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive. What You'll Do WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS BCG is looking for a director level Lead Solution Architect to help us accelerate into the next generation of 24 7, worldwide services that power every employee and client interaction. Your leadership will advance our journey to cloud-first infrastructure and security, ensuring fast, reliable, and secure digital experiences everywhere. Set the strategy. Define and champion a clear, modern infrastructure vision-cloud-first, secure-by-design, highly available. Lead Solution architects. Inspire, coach, and coordinate a team of specialist architects to deliver against that vision. Build & run. Design, scale, and operate global platforms across identity, networking, compute, containers, and DevSecOps. Optimize delivery. Shape architectures that boost application performance on any device-online or offline. Drive decisions. Own roadmaps, investment cases, and KPIs for a sizable infrastructure estate. Tell the story. Craft concise, compelling materials for stakeholders up to C-suite, turning complex ideas into clear action. HOW YOU WILL SUCCEED Visionary leadership - Energize teams to see possibilities in modern tech and act quickly. Analytical clarity - Tackle ambiguous problems and balance functional and non-functional needs. Hands-on execution - Produce high-quality artefacts and lead by example. Influence & collaboration - Guide architects and engineers across a matrixed organization. Modern mindset - Apply Kanban, Scrum, Lean, and product thinking to increase velocity and reduce risk. Continuous learning - Stay curious about DDD, APIs, micro-services, cloud security, and identity. YOU'RE GOOD AT Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English is required; command of additional languages will be considered a plus You can successfully interface and connect with skilled technologists and non-technical stakeholders, including members of the C-suite Ability to work in an Agile environment leveraging strong work management, organizational and planning skills You have an ability to work as part of a geographically dispersed team bringing a sense of urgency to the tasks at hand Must have well-honed and credible influencing skills including the ability to negotiate and gain consensus between involved parties where competing priorities exist You're able to effectively handle difficult and stressful situations with poise, tact and patience, while demonstrating a sense of urgency What You'll Bring 8+ years owning end-to-end solution architecture and/or security engineering experience with large-scale infrastructure portfolios. Proven success planning and rationalizing global estates, optimizing value, cost, and risk. Extensive experience in a globally distributed environment spanning multiple platforms such as AWS, Azure and GCP Experience of cloud security techniques in a DevSecOps and agile working environment Experience in understanding and capturing requirements, continuously improve and develop technical policies and processes Experience leading and mentoring fellow team members, across internal and vendor teams Record of steering investment decisions and securing executive buy-in. Confident communicator with polished C-suite presentations. NICE TO HAVE Proven leadership in Zero Trust architecture for hybrid and multi-cloud environments Strong background in secure, software-defined networking and micro-segmentation Hands-on with modern engineering practices-Agile, DevSecOps, automated testing Familiarity with secrets management / certificate lifecycle automation Solid grasp of cryptographic key management and enterprise PKI operations Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) and Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines with integrated security gates Practical use of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi) for secure, repeatable builds Familiarity with configuration-orchestration tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) to enforce baseline hardening Relevant certifications-CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, SABSA, ITIL, or equivalent Who You'll Work With You will be part of a diverse and dynamic team of protection specialists located across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, working in a highly collaborative environment with like-minded colleagues. Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
Enterprise Architect, Transformation Strategy & Solutions (TSS) , Transformation Strategy & Solutions (TSS) Job ID: AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch) We are seeking Principal Enterprise Architects to join our Strategic Customer Engagements (SCE) team to work on AWS's most complex commercial pursuits. The ideal candidate has experience in leading global technology strategies with enterprise companies, demonstrated experience in defining strategic technology initiatives, bringing together multiple solutions together to create a holistic solution. You are a proven expert and thought-leader in complex business-IT transformations including platform modernization, enterprise systems, digital transformation, cloud deployment and migrations, transformational outsourcing, governance, software development, and enterprise architecture. You have a sales background that enables you to drive a pursuit engagement. You are a well-rounded and broad architect that is able to easily interact with builders, architects, and C-suite leadership. Customers we engage with are looking to be disruptive and leaders in their markets and industries. You will advise them on how they can reimagine, re-invent and transform their business to create new business models and economic value, using modern digital technologies. Key job responsibilities • Work with senior customer leaders (CIO and CTO) to build a common vision and architecture based on the transformation strategy • Engage in pursuits that span across multiple Amazon businesses • Define end-to-end holistic outcome-based solution in collaboration with sales, strategy, and business development teams • Ensure multiple solutions work together, align to enterprise architecture standards, leverage common solutions and services, and meet financial targets (cost and benefits) • Serve as the AWS executive technical sponsor for the strategic transformation initiative • Engage with system integrators, multiple ISVs and other partners and provide oversight • Create board ready presentations articulating the transformation strategy, solution vision and value case • Present the strategy and vision to the C-suite including CEOs, COO, CFO, CIO and CTO • Partner closely with Sales Leadership teams and Field Sales organization Partner with cross functional teams across Amazon and partners - legal, product, engineering, architecture, structuring, and professional services to help execute a winning pursuit About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • 10+ years of experience building and implementing technical infrastructure and services, and/or consulting experience advising such operations • 5+ years in a technical leadership role e.g. CTO, Head of Technology, Engineering/Technology Director, General Manager, Principal Solutions Architect, Lead Architect/Engineer, etc. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade architectures for Fortune 1000 companies. Demonstrated ability to engage and influence C-level executives. • Broad based technology experience including cloud computing, applications development, DevOps, IoT, relational databases, NoSQL databases, analytics, networking, security, storage, compute, continuous deployment, containers, and management and monitoring. • Visible IT Industry thought leadership on relevant topics related to enterprise IT infrastructure and adoption. Experience in driving and successfully closing large complex deals in a highly matrixed organization. International technical sales and delivery experience w/ global F500 enterprise customers and partners. Use of AWS services in distributed environments with Enterprise Software. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Posted: May 12, 2025 (Updated about 9 hours ago) Posted: May 12, 2025 (Updated about 9 hours ago) Posted: March 31, 2025 (Updated about 12 hours ago) Posted: May 22, 2025 (Updated about 15 hours ago) Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability or other legally protected status.
May 31, 2025
Full time
Enterprise Architect, Transformation Strategy & Solutions (TSS) , Transformation Strategy & Solutions (TSS) Job ID: AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch) We are seeking Principal Enterprise Architects to join our Strategic Customer Engagements (SCE) team to work on AWS's most complex commercial pursuits. The ideal candidate has experience in leading global technology strategies with enterprise companies, demonstrated experience in defining strategic technology initiatives, bringing together multiple solutions together to create a holistic solution. You are a proven expert and thought-leader in complex business-IT transformations including platform modernization, enterprise systems, digital transformation, cloud deployment and migrations, transformational outsourcing, governance, software development, and enterprise architecture. You have a sales background that enables you to drive a pursuit engagement. You are a well-rounded and broad architect that is able to easily interact with builders, architects, and C-suite leadership. Customers we engage with are looking to be disruptive and leaders in their markets and industries. You will advise them on how they can reimagine, re-invent and transform their business to create new business models and economic value, using modern digital technologies. Key job responsibilities • Work with senior customer leaders (CIO and CTO) to build a common vision and architecture based on the transformation strategy • Engage in pursuits that span across multiple Amazon businesses • Define end-to-end holistic outcome-based solution in collaboration with sales, strategy, and business development teams • Ensure multiple solutions work together, align to enterprise architecture standards, leverage common solutions and services, and meet financial targets (cost and benefits) • Serve as the AWS executive technical sponsor for the strategic transformation initiative • Engage with system integrators, multiple ISVs and other partners and provide oversight • Create board ready presentations articulating the transformation strategy, solution vision and value case • Present the strategy and vision to the C-suite including CEOs, COO, CFO, CIO and CTO • Partner closely with Sales Leadership teams and Field Sales organization Partner with cross functional teams across Amazon and partners - legal, product, engineering, architecture, structuring, and professional services to help execute a winning pursuit About the team Diverse Experiences Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying. Why AWS Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses. Work/Life Balance We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud. Inclusive Team Culture Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness. Mentorship and Career Growth We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS • 10+ years of experience building and implementing technical infrastructure and services, and/or consulting experience advising such operations • 5+ years in a technical leadership role e.g. CTO, Head of Technology, Engineering/Technology Director, General Manager, Principal Solutions Architect, Lead Architect/Engineer, etc. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Experience designing and implementing enterprise-grade architectures for Fortune 1000 companies. Demonstrated ability to engage and influence C-level executives. • Broad based technology experience including cloud computing, applications development, DevOps, IoT, relational databases, NoSQL databases, analytics, networking, security, storage, compute, continuous deployment, containers, and management and monitoring. • Visible IT Industry thought leadership on relevant topics related to enterprise IT infrastructure and adoption. Experience in driving and successfully closing large complex deals in a highly matrixed organization. International technical sales and delivery experience w/ global F500 enterprise customers and partners. Use of AWS services in distributed environments with Enterprise Software. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you're applying in isn't listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. Posted: May 12, 2025 (Updated about 9 hours ago) Posted: May 12, 2025 (Updated about 9 hours ago) Posted: March 31, 2025 (Updated about 12 hours ago) Posted: May 22, 2025 (Updated about 15 hours ago) Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability or other legally protected status.
We can consider fully or hybrid work in the UK. We're looking for a self-motivated and driven individual with a passion for technology risk management who is looking for an exciting role within Aztec's second line of defence (2LoD) Chief Risk Office. The purpose of this role is to be a technology risk SME, supporting the evolution, maintenance and delivery of Aztec's Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) to ensure that we understand and manage the risks arising from the use of technology. You will provide expertise, advice and independent challenge around the Technology risk and control environment and play a crucial role in developing the technology risk strategy to protect Aztec from potential threats while enabling business growth and innovation. This role offers the successful candidate extensive development opportunities and the opportunity to apply their knowledge at a leadership level within a financial services environment. Key responsibilities: Development and delivery of Aztec's technology risk strategy in line with the ERMF, Chief Risk Office roadmap, regulatory requirements and industry best practice, such as COBIT5 / ITIL. Ensure that key Technology related strategic risks are appropriately covered within the ERMF. Develop, monitor and challenge the effectiveness of risk appetite and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs). Work with the Chief Risk Office and Technology Leadership to establish robust risk governance for managing Technology risks. Risk Identification, Assessment and Mitigation Lead the 2LoD oversight of the Technology risk and control environment including the identification, assessment, mitigation and monitoring of key strategic risks related to cyber security, cloud infrastructure, AI, data management and wider digital transformation. Conduct independent assurance reviews where necessary to assess the design and application effectiveness of technology controls. Responsible for 2LoD oversight of the management of technology vendor risks ensuring that key technology vendors have appropriate controls in place to maintain their robustness and resilience. Oversee the technology issues management and risk acceptance processes. Lead on the review of material Technology Risk Events ensuring that actual / potential losses, fix details and root cause analysis is reported in a timely and accurate manner within risk governance. Take a lead role in the identification and evaluation of risks associated with technology regulatory change and compliance (e.g., DORA, EU Artificial Intelligence Act). Risk Reporting and Insights Timely and meaningful production of 2LoD risk reports to various levels of risk governance highlighting key Technology risks and the appropriateness of mitigation strategies. Escalate material technology risks and issues within the Chief Risk Office and to wider risk governance and recommend appropriate mitigation. Provide insightful data driven technology risk analysis to support risk-based decision-making. Provide subject matter expertise on emerging technology risks and report emerging technology risks within risk governance as part of integrated risk reporting. Risk Culture and Awareness Take a lead role in embedding a strong risk culture across Technology functions. Drive risk maturity within Technology functions and regularly assess against Aztec's Risk Maturity Model, reporting outcomes / areas of focus within risk governance. Make risk meaningful and relevant to key stakeholders through training and awareness materials and sharing of best practice in a clear easy to understand language. Take a lead role in the challenge of Aztec's technology, data, AI and cyber security strategies, and be able to articulate and assess the associated risks. Lead the 2LoD oversight on Technology related transformation initiatives including attendance at project SteerCo's to provide independent risk-based challenge and advice. Act as a subject matter expert on AI including providing effective 2LoD oversight and challenge on the implementation of Aztec's AI strategy and AI Risk Management Framework. Stakeholder Management / Line Management Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, business contacts and senior stakeholders and be seen as an escalation point for technology risk related queries and advice. Partner with 1LoD Technology functions to enhance resilience, mitigate technology and cyber risks, and integrate risk considerations into Technology strategy and operations. Provide thought leadership to clients and other senior stakeholders. Attend senior risk governance committees as a Chief Risk Office representative including the Information Security Forum and the Data Governance and AI Committee. As required, represent the Chief Risk Office as the technology risk SME at executive and board level risk committees. Be a 2LoD contact point for auditors, clients, and other external stakeholders. Actively manage the performance and development of direct reports ensuring a structured and motivating environment and results driven approach. Skills, knowledge, expertise: Qualifications and experience Prior experience within a financial services environment. Educated to degree level in a relevant subject and / or hold a technology or risk related professional qualification. Deep technical knowledge of technology related regulation (e.g., DORA, GDPR, EU AI Act). Experience with third-party and outsourcing risk, AI and digital transformation risks. Experience of developing and operating Technology Risk Management Frameworks such as ITIL, COBIT, NIST, ISO. Demonstrable extensive relevant experience of technology risk management in either a 1LoD or 2 LoD capacity (2LoD preferrable). Experience in scenario analysis and resilience impact assessments would be advantageous. Core skills and competencies A strong working knowledge of Microsoft products including Excel and Word, strong analytical skills and ability to provide risk intelligence analysis. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and demonstrable experience interfacing with senior stakeholder to establish relationships and become a trusted advisor. An ability to apply technical knowledge in a practical manner and balance commercial issues and business objectives within the confines of the ERMF. Independently minded and able to challenge constructively and professionally. Result orientated, self-motivated, and capable of planning and managing own workload Ability to negotiate, influence and build consensus in a challenging environment. Advanced presentation skills including the use of Microsoft PowerPoint and ability to produce concise executive and board level risk reports. We will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.
May 31, 2025
Full time
We can consider fully or hybrid work in the UK. We're looking for a self-motivated and driven individual with a passion for technology risk management who is looking for an exciting role within Aztec's second line of defence (2LoD) Chief Risk Office. The purpose of this role is to be a technology risk SME, supporting the evolution, maintenance and delivery of Aztec's Enterprise Risk Management Framework (ERMF) to ensure that we understand and manage the risks arising from the use of technology. You will provide expertise, advice and independent challenge around the Technology risk and control environment and play a crucial role in developing the technology risk strategy to protect Aztec from potential threats while enabling business growth and innovation. This role offers the successful candidate extensive development opportunities and the opportunity to apply their knowledge at a leadership level within a financial services environment. Key responsibilities: Development and delivery of Aztec's technology risk strategy in line with the ERMF, Chief Risk Office roadmap, regulatory requirements and industry best practice, such as COBIT5 / ITIL. Ensure that key Technology related strategic risks are appropriately covered within the ERMF. Develop, monitor and challenge the effectiveness of risk appetite and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs). Work with the Chief Risk Office and Technology Leadership to establish robust risk governance for managing Technology risks. Risk Identification, Assessment and Mitigation Lead the 2LoD oversight of the Technology risk and control environment including the identification, assessment, mitigation and monitoring of key strategic risks related to cyber security, cloud infrastructure, AI, data management and wider digital transformation. Conduct independent assurance reviews where necessary to assess the design and application effectiveness of technology controls. Responsible for 2LoD oversight of the management of technology vendor risks ensuring that key technology vendors have appropriate controls in place to maintain their robustness and resilience. Oversee the technology issues management and risk acceptance processes. Lead on the review of material Technology Risk Events ensuring that actual / potential losses, fix details and root cause analysis is reported in a timely and accurate manner within risk governance. Take a lead role in the identification and evaluation of risks associated with technology regulatory change and compliance (e.g., DORA, EU Artificial Intelligence Act). Risk Reporting and Insights Timely and meaningful production of 2LoD risk reports to various levels of risk governance highlighting key Technology risks and the appropriateness of mitigation strategies. Escalate material technology risks and issues within the Chief Risk Office and to wider risk governance and recommend appropriate mitigation. Provide insightful data driven technology risk analysis to support risk-based decision-making. Provide subject matter expertise on emerging technology risks and report emerging technology risks within risk governance as part of integrated risk reporting. Risk Culture and Awareness Take a lead role in embedding a strong risk culture across Technology functions. Drive risk maturity within Technology functions and regularly assess against Aztec's Risk Maturity Model, reporting outcomes / areas of focus within risk governance. Make risk meaningful and relevant to key stakeholders through training and awareness materials and sharing of best practice in a clear easy to understand language. Take a lead role in the challenge of Aztec's technology, data, AI and cyber security strategies, and be able to articulate and assess the associated risks. Lead the 2LoD oversight on Technology related transformation initiatives including attendance at project SteerCo's to provide independent risk-based challenge and advice. Act as a subject matter expert on AI including providing effective 2LoD oversight and challenge on the implementation of Aztec's AI strategy and AI Risk Management Framework. Stakeholder Management / Line Management Build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, business contacts and senior stakeholders and be seen as an escalation point for technology risk related queries and advice. Partner with 1LoD Technology functions to enhance resilience, mitigate technology and cyber risks, and integrate risk considerations into Technology strategy and operations. Provide thought leadership to clients and other senior stakeholders. Attend senior risk governance committees as a Chief Risk Office representative including the Information Security Forum and the Data Governance and AI Committee. As required, represent the Chief Risk Office as the technology risk SME at executive and board level risk committees. Be a 2LoD contact point for auditors, clients, and other external stakeholders. Actively manage the performance and development of direct reports ensuring a structured and motivating environment and results driven approach. Skills, knowledge, expertise: Qualifications and experience Prior experience within a financial services environment. Educated to degree level in a relevant subject and / or hold a technology or risk related professional qualification. Deep technical knowledge of technology related regulation (e.g., DORA, GDPR, EU AI Act). Experience with third-party and outsourcing risk, AI and digital transformation risks. Experience of developing and operating Technology Risk Management Frameworks such as ITIL, COBIT, NIST, ISO. Demonstrable extensive relevant experience of technology risk management in either a 1LoD or 2 LoD capacity (2LoD preferrable). Experience in scenario analysis and resilience impact assessments would be advantageous. Core skills and competencies A strong working knowledge of Microsoft products including Excel and Word, strong analytical skills and ability to provide risk intelligence analysis. Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and demonstrable experience interfacing with senior stakeholder to establish relationships and become a trusted advisor. An ability to apply technical knowledge in a practical manner and balance commercial issues and business objectives within the confines of the ERMF. Independently minded and able to challenge constructively and professionally. Result orientated, self-motivated, and capable of planning and managing own workload Ability to negotiate, influence and build consensus in a challenging environment. Advanced presentation skills including the use of Microsoft PowerPoint and ability to produce concise executive and board level risk reports. We will provide the training, both in-house for relevant technical knowledge and also professional qualifications to enhance your professional development. You will need to be quick to learn new systems and great with people, as close working relationships between our colleagues and clients is at the heart of what we do.
Director, Employee Relations Apply locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 28 Days Ago job requisition id R ABOUT US: LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG's ticker symbol is LSEG. OUR PEOPLE: People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Role profile: Develop, implement and maintain the Employee Relations strategy for the UK, as a key part of our Global COE. ROLE SUMMARY: Reporting to the Global Leader for Employee Relations, this role will be a key member of our Global Employee Relations (ER) COE. Working within a supportive and inclusive People function, you will develop and implement our ER approach for the UK, with the opportunity to also work across our global business, focussing on tailoring our global approach, using progressive ER practice to drive positive workplace relations between LSEG and our colleagues, balancing strategic delivery, risk mitigation and colleague experience to support a sustainable high-performance environment. You will build ER knowledge across LSEG while providing complex technical ER advice & guidance to our people leaders: ensuring an equitable and consistent colleague experience, aligned with our values. In partnership with Country and Business People Partners, People Operations and other People COEs, you will use internal and external insights to identify and implement process improvements, driving simplification through inclusive, sustainable and impactful change. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Develop and implement ER strategy, and support the wider COE in the creation of Global policies and processes. Lead complex and sensitive ER cases, advising on all steps of relevant processes, bringing in employment counsel and support from the Global ER COE when required. End-to-end support to global and local projects, policies and processes, bringing a local voice to global project plans to facilitate effective implementation. Ownership of local ER policies and practices, with responsibility for ensuring these remain in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, People Leaders, Unions, and other stakeholders, promoting dialogue and ensuring colleague experience is effectively considered in relevant decision-making processes. Champion Integrity by advising People Leaders on policy in line with current legislation and driving consistent application of policy and procedure, holding teams accountable and maintain appropriate escalations for significant issues. Monitor and analyse ER trends and metrics, identifying areas of improvement and recommending solutions. Remain updated on the latest developments in employment laws and best practices, sharing this knowledge to support compliance and risk mitigation. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: Significant previous ER experience, with knowledge of developing ER practice within global organisations preferred, together with a commercially focused, pragmatic approach to resolving business issues. Proven ability to advise, coach and develop People Leaders at all levels. Ability to work on high-pressure topics and manage potential conflicts while maintaining a focus on effective resolution and achievement of business priorities. Clear communication skills, able to engage with a range of collaborators clearly and persuasively. An active listener keen to understand needs and simplify complex messages. A collaborative approach to building partnership throughout LSEG, with the ability to become a trusted member of management teams and the People Function. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to champion and support your own team, and influence the wider organisation. Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, alongside enthusiasm to inspire others to develop their ER knowledge and capability. You are likely to spend the majority of your time on UK matters, but experience of working globally, particularly for Northern Europe and the Middle East would be an advantage. WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN: An opportunity to work in a progressive global ER team, using innovative solutions to improve colleague experience. We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take hybrid approach to workplace, this role is Blended, with an expectation that you will be in the office three days per week. HOW TO APPLY? If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.
May 31, 2025
Full time
Director, Employee Relations Apply locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 28 Days Ago job requisition id R ABOUT US: LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is more than a diversified global financial markets infrastructure and data business. We are dedicated, open-access partners with a dedication to excellence in delivering the services our customers expect from us. With extensive experience, deep knowledge and worldwide presence across financial markets, we enable businesses and economies around the world to fund innovation, manage risk and create jobs. It's how we've contributed to supporting the financial stability and growth of communities and economies globally for more than 300 years. LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across EMEA, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. We employ 25,000 people globally, more than half located in Asia Pacific. LSEG's ticker symbol is LSEG. OUR PEOPLE: People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shape how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We break down barriers and encourage teamwork, enabling innovation and rapid development of solutions that make a difference. Role profile: Develop, implement and maintain the Employee Relations strategy for the UK, as a key part of our Global COE. ROLE SUMMARY: Reporting to the Global Leader for Employee Relations, this role will be a key member of our Global Employee Relations (ER) COE. Working within a supportive and inclusive People function, you will develop and implement our ER approach for the UK, with the opportunity to also work across our global business, focussing on tailoring our global approach, using progressive ER practice to drive positive workplace relations between LSEG and our colleagues, balancing strategic delivery, risk mitigation and colleague experience to support a sustainable high-performance environment. You will build ER knowledge across LSEG while providing complex technical ER advice & guidance to our people leaders: ensuring an equitable and consistent colleague experience, aligned with our values. In partnership with Country and Business People Partners, People Operations and other People COEs, you will use internal and external insights to identify and implement process improvements, driving simplification through inclusive, sustainable and impactful change. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Develop and implement ER strategy, and support the wider COE in the creation of Global policies and processes. Lead complex and sensitive ER cases, advising on all steps of relevant processes, bringing in employment counsel and support from the Global ER COE when required. End-to-end support to global and local projects, policies and processes, bringing a local voice to global project plans to facilitate effective implementation. Ownership of local ER policies and practices, with responsibility for ensuring these remain in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, People Leaders, Unions, and other stakeholders, promoting dialogue and ensuring colleague experience is effectively considered in relevant decision-making processes. Champion Integrity by advising People Leaders on policy in line with current legislation and driving consistent application of policy and procedure, holding teams accountable and maintain appropriate escalations for significant issues. Monitor and analyse ER trends and metrics, identifying areas of improvement and recommending solutions. Remain updated on the latest developments in employment laws and best practices, sharing this knowledge to support compliance and risk mitigation. WHAT YOU'LL BRING: Significant previous ER experience, with knowledge of developing ER practice within global organisations preferred, together with a commercially focused, pragmatic approach to resolving business issues. Proven ability to advise, coach and develop People Leaders at all levels. Ability to work on high-pressure topics and manage potential conflicts while maintaining a focus on effective resolution and achievement of business priorities. Clear communication skills, able to engage with a range of collaborators clearly and persuasively. An active listener keen to understand needs and simplify complex messages. A collaborative approach to building partnership throughout LSEG, with the ability to become a trusted member of management teams and the People Function. Strong leadership skills, with the ability to champion and support your own team, and influence the wider organisation. Curiosity and commitment to continuous learning, alongside enthusiasm to inspire others to develop their ER knowledge and capability. You are likely to spend the majority of your time on UK matters, but experience of working globally, particularly for Northern Europe and the Middle East would be an advantage. WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN: An opportunity to work in a progressive global ER team, using innovative solutions to improve colleague experience. We recognize that to attract the best talent, we need to be flexible and we are open to discussing work arrangements with you. We take hybrid approach to workplace, this role is Blended, with an expectation that you will be in the office three days per week. HOW TO APPLY? If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.
You are here: Home / News / News / RMA - The Royal Marines Charity - Senior Operations Manager RMA - The Royal Marines Charity - Senior Operations Manager Location: Scotland, UK Type of employment: Full-time About the Role : This is a new, Scotland-based role reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The purpose of the role is to develop and improve the RMA-TRMC (the Charity's) concept of operations in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and prescribed population areas of northern England (collectively known as the region). The incumbent will develop the strategic intent of the charity with guidance from the CEO and deputise for him and the SLT in the region where necessary. They should be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the Charity, its operations, the wider military charity sector, how veterans' affairs are managed in the region and enable the adoption of better practice where necessary. The role involves strategic planning, relationship management, and operational oversight to ensure the charity's mission is effectively carried out in the region. Key Responsibilities : Primary Responsibilities : Liaison and Advocacy : Act as the primary liaison between the charity and the Veterans Commissioner (Scotland), RBL Group, SSAFA, and other military third sector organisations. Advocate on behalf of Royal Marines veterans' affairs in the region, ensuring their needs and concerns are represented and addressed. Develop and maintain strong relationships with philanthropic High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs), working closely with the Director of Fundraising and Communications and the Development Director to drive income growth. Support major events as needed, actively participating, guiding, and advising to maximise engagement, strengthen connections, and secure long-term support. Membership Activities : Lead all membership activities in the region in collaboration with the Membership Director, ensuring effective communication and support for RMA-TRMC branches. Provide a link between the serving Corps and the charity, offering help and assistance when necessary. Serve as the primary point of contact for Royal Marines veterans and their families in the region, providing guidance and support through existing RMA-TRMC channels and pillars. Operational Management : Develop and improve the charity's concept of operations in the region, aligning with the strategic intent set by the CEO. Deputise for the CEO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in the region when necessary, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making. Manage, guide, and advise the Fundraising Manager and Transition Support Officer (North), ensuring their activities align with the charity's goals and objectives. Secondary Responsibilities : Communication and PR : Ensure regional activities are communicated throughout RMA-TRMC and shared across all media channels and PR opportunities, enhancing the charity's visibility and impact. Work with the community fundraising team to support regional fundraising events, ensuring they are well-organised and successful. Skills and Experience : Interpersonal and Communication Skills : Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with beneficiaries, benefactors, partners, and other stakeholders. Demonstrate empathy and manage conflicts effectively, ensuring a supportive and collaborative environment. Organisational and Planning Skills : Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to meet deadlines without close supervision. Knowledge of data protection and database record keeping, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Financial and Budget Management : Financial budget monitoring experience, ensuring effective use of resources and alignment with the charity's financial goals. Flexibility and Travel : Willingness to travel region-wide for meetings and conferences when required, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to the role. Qualities : Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and sound judgement in all interactions. Independent thinker with the ability to act for the charity at a senior level in the region. Attention to detail and the ability to drive issues to successful conclusions. Organised with the ability to prioritise and fulfil numerous tasks. Effective negotiating and influencing skills. Ability to develop, motivate, and manage individuals and groups of supporters. Passionate about the cause with a strong desire to help others. Comfortable working in a military environment. Highly flexible with working hours to support wider charity activities. Performance Metrics : Success in this role will be measured by the ability to meet fundraising targets, improve member engagement, and enhance the charity's operations in the region. Diversity and Inclusion : RMA-TRMC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Benefits 30 Days Annual leave, plus bank holidays Non-Contributory Pension Scheme Gym Access Workplace pension and life assurance after qualifying period Employee assistance scheme Personal development scheme Access to charity healthcare scheme (at cost) after qualifying period Salary: On Application If you are a confident self-starter with a passion for supporting veterans and their families, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those who have served. How to Apply : To arrange an informal conversation about the role email Si Wright Chief Operating Officer Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Wendy Sheen at . Closing date Friday 11 April 2025.
May 31, 2025
Full time
You are here: Home / News / News / RMA - The Royal Marines Charity - Senior Operations Manager RMA - The Royal Marines Charity - Senior Operations Manager Location: Scotland, UK Type of employment: Full-time About the Role : This is a new, Scotland-based role reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO). The purpose of the role is to develop and improve the RMA-TRMC (the Charity's) concept of operations in Scotland, Northern Ireland, and prescribed population areas of northern England (collectively known as the region). The incumbent will develop the strategic intent of the charity with guidance from the CEO and deputise for him and the SLT in the region where necessary. They should be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the Charity, its operations, the wider military charity sector, how veterans' affairs are managed in the region and enable the adoption of better practice where necessary. The role involves strategic planning, relationship management, and operational oversight to ensure the charity's mission is effectively carried out in the region. Key Responsibilities : Primary Responsibilities : Liaison and Advocacy : Act as the primary liaison between the charity and the Veterans Commissioner (Scotland), RBL Group, SSAFA, and other military third sector organisations. Advocate on behalf of Royal Marines veterans' affairs in the region, ensuring their needs and concerns are represented and addressed. Develop and maintain strong relationships with philanthropic High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs), working closely with the Director of Fundraising and Communications and the Development Director to drive income growth. Support major events as needed, actively participating, guiding, and advising to maximise engagement, strengthen connections, and secure long-term support. Membership Activities : Lead all membership activities in the region in collaboration with the Membership Director, ensuring effective communication and support for RMA-TRMC branches. Provide a link between the serving Corps and the charity, offering help and assistance when necessary. Serve as the primary point of contact for Royal Marines veterans and their families in the region, providing guidance and support through existing RMA-TRMC channels and pillars. Operational Management : Develop and improve the charity's concept of operations in the region, aligning with the strategic intent set by the CEO. Deputise for the CEO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in the region when necessary, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making. Manage, guide, and advise the Fundraising Manager and Transition Support Officer (North), ensuring their activities align with the charity's goals and objectives. Secondary Responsibilities : Communication and PR : Ensure regional activities are communicated throughout RMA-TRMC and shared across all media channels and PR opportunities, enhancing the charity's visibility and impact. Work with the community fundraising team to support regional fundraising events, ensuring they are well-organised and successful. Skills and Experience : Interpersonal and Communication Skills : Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with beneficiaries, benefactors, partners, and other stakeholders. Demonstrate empathy and manage conflicts effectively, ensuring a supportive and collaborative environment. Organisational and Planning Skills : Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to meet deadlines without close supervision. Knowledge of data protection and database record keeping, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Financial and Budget Management : Financial budget monitoring experience, ensuring effective use of resources and alignment with the charity's financial goals. Flexibility and Travel : Willingness to travel region-wide for meetings and conferences when required, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to the role. Qualities : Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and sound judgement in all interactions. Independent thinker with the ability to act for the charity at a senior level in the region. Attention to detail and the ability to drive issues to successful conclusions. Organised with the ability to prioritise and fulfil numerous tasks. Effective negotiating and influencing skills. Ability to develop, motivate, and manage individuals and groups of supporters. Passionate about the cause with a strong desire to help others. Comfortable working in a military environment. Highly flexible with working hours to support wider charity activities. Performance Metrics : Success in this role will be measured by the ability to meet fundraising targets, improve member engagement, and enhance the charity's operations in the region. Diversity and Inclusion : RMA-TRMC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Benefits 30 Days Annual leave, plus bank holidays Non-Contributory Pension Scheme Gym Access Workplace pension and life assurance after qualifying period Employee assistance scheme Personal development scheme Access to charity healthcare scheme (at cost) after qualifying period Salary: On Application If you are a confident self-starter with a passion for supporting veterans and their families, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those who have served. How to Apply : To arrange an informal conversation about the role email Si Wright Chief Operating Officer Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Wendy Sheen at . Closing date Friday 11 April 2025.
Job ID: Location: London Reports to Director for Technology for Group and Operations The Enterprise Solution Architect for Technology plays a critical role in shaping Aztec Group's technology landscape, ensuring that systems, integrations, and data architectures align with business objectives and market needs. Reporting to the Director for Group and Operations, you will define and govern enterprise-wide technology strategies, focusing on scalability, security, and interoperability across applications used in client-facing and operational functions. Your remit will include designing modern architectures that optimize the efficiency of Aztec's portfolio, ensuring seamless integration across platforms such as eFront, Yardi, Viewpoint, Fenergo, and Aztec Connect (Client Portal). You will also play a key role in evaluating emerging technologies and establishing best practices for system architecture, data management, and cloud adoption. As a key advisor to senior stakeholders, the Enterprise Solution Architect will bridge business needs with technology capabilities, contributing to the transformation of legacy systems and integrating cutting-edge solutions to optimize operational workflows and processes. Key responsibilities: Enterprise Architecture & Strategy Define and maintain the technology architecture for Technology, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirements. Develop and implement an enterprise-wide integration framework to enable seamless connectivity between Aztec's key applications, third-party services, and client-facing platforms. Establish architectural principles, standards, and governance models that promote best practices across system development and operations. Drive the adoption of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and API-first strategies where relevant to enhance scalability and performance. Ensure security, compliance, and resilience are embedded in all architectural designs, addressing key risks in financial services technology. Design and implement robust data management strategies, ensuring high-quality, secure, and accessible data across Aztec's ecosystem. Oversee the development of data pipelines, master data management (MDM), and ETL processes to streamline data flows between key platforms. Establish governance frameworks to improve data integrity, lineage, and compliance with industry standards. Lead initiatives to enhance reporting and analytics capabilities by ensuring clean, structured, and well-integrated data sources. Technology Selection & Innovation Evaluate emerging technologies, trends, and vendors to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge in financial services technology. Provide architectural guidance on new system implementations and integrations, ensuring they align with the enterprise roadmap. Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to identify gaps, assess risks, and recommend solutions that support business growth. Define proof-of-concept initiatives to test and validate new technologies before enterprise-wide adoption. Governance & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the architectural authority for Markets Technology, ensuring technical decisions align with strategic objectives and operational needs. Partner with technology and business leaders to drive alignment across applications, infrastructure, and data strategies. Support the governance of third-party platforms, ensuring vendor solutions adhere to Aztec's security, integration, and data management standards. Provide architectural oversight for technology investments, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and cost efficiency. Operational & Performance Excellence Oversee architecture reviews, ensuring system designs support reliability, performance, and maintainability. Define KPIs and success metrics for technology initiatives, tracking their impact on business performance and efficiency. Collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams to implement best practices in CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), and cloud operations. Working with the TLT, establish and maintain the IT strategy in line with Group's business goals and objectives Skills, knowledge, expertise: Data Management & Governance: Experience with data modelling, data lakes, MDM, and regulatory compliance in financial services. Integration Knowledge: Proficiency in API management, microservices, middleware platforms, and ETL processes. Cloud & Infrastructure Strategy: Expertise in cloud architectures (Azure, AWS, or GCP), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and hybrid cloud models. Security & Compliance Awareness: Understanding of financial services security frameworks, data privacy regulations (GDPR, SOC 2, etc.), and risk management principles. Business & Technology Alignment: Ability to translate business needs into technology solutions, balancing innovation with operational stability. Stakeholder Management: Strong collaboration skills to engage with technology leaders, business executives, and external partners. Integration and Automation: Design and implement integrations and automations to streamline business processes and improve efficiency. Cloud Management: Oversee the deployment and management of solutions in the Azure cloud environment, leveraging complementary cloud services. Vendor Management: Collaborate with vendors to integrate their solutions into our technology ecosystem, ensuring seamless interoperability. Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring best practices and high-quality deliverables. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive initiatives to enhance the overall technology landscape. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field. Enterprise Solution Architecture Expertise: 10 years + experience as a Enterprise / Senior Solution Architect within a global/national organisation, Strong knowledge of modern enterprise architectures, integration patterns, and cloud technologies. Strong experience in financial services technology, particularly private equity, fund administration, or related industries. Expertise in system integration, cloud adoption, and data management strategies. Familiarity with Aztec's key platforms (eFront, Yardi, Viewpoint, Fenergo) is a plus but not essential. Strong understanding of data management, integration patterns (e.g., ETL, API), and security frameworks Design experience or qualifications i.e. TOGAF, COBIT, Zachman, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect etc. an advantage ERP, Financial Services Systems and associated architectures experience along with relevant platform certifications (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) highly desirable Design experience in composable and microservices architecture an advantage This role provides an opportunity to lead the evolution of Aztec's technology landscape, driving innovation and operational excellence in a fast-growing, client-focused environment. As Enterprise Solution Architect, you will have a significant impact on Aztec's digital transformation journey, shaping the future of financial services technology.
May 31, 2025
Full time
Job ID: Location: London Reports to Director for Technology for Group and Operations The Enterprise Solution Architect for Technology plays a critical role in shaping Aztec Group's technology landscape, ensuring that systems, integrations, and data architectures align with business objectives and market needs. Reporting to the Director for Group and Operations, you will define and govern enterprise-wide technology strategies, focusing on scalability, security, and interoperability across applications used in client-facing and operational functions. Your remit will include designing modern architectures that optimize the efficiency of Aztec's portfolio, ensuring seamless integration across platforms such as eFront, Yardi, Viewpoint, Fenergo, and Aztec Connect (Client Portal). You will also play a key role in evaluating emerging technologies and establishing best practices for system architecture, data management, and cloud adoption. As a key advisor to senior stakeholders, the Enterprise Solution Architect will bridge business needs with technology capabilities, contributing to the transformation of legacy systems and integrating cutting-edge solutions to optimize operational workflows and processes. Key responsibilities: Enterprise Architecture & Strategy Define and maintain the technology architecture for Technology, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirements. Develop and implement an enterprise-wide integration framework to enable seamless connectivity between Aztec's key applications, third-party services, and client-facing platforms. Establish architectural principles, standards, and governance models that promote best practices across system development and operations. Drive the adoption of cloud-native architectures, microservices, and API-first strategies where relevant to enhance scalability and performance. Ensure security, compliance, and resilience are embedded in all architectural designs, addressing key risks in financial services technology. Design and implement robust data management strategies, ensuring high-quality, secure, and accessible data across Aztec's ecosystem. Oversee the development of data pipelines, master data management (MDM), and ETL processes to streamline data flows between key platforms. Establish governance frameworks to improve data integrity, lineage, and compliance with industry standards. Lead initiatives to enhance reporting and analytics capabilities by ensuring clean, structured, and well-integrated data sources. Technology Selection & Innovation Evaluate emerging technologies, trends, and vendors to drive innovation and maintain a competitive edge in financial services technology. Provide architectural guidance on new system implementations and integrations, ensuring they align with the enterprise roadmap. Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to identify gaps, assess risks, and recommend solutions that support business growth. Define proof-of-concept initiatives to test and validate new technologies before enterprise-wide adoption. Governance & Stakeholder Engagement Act as the architectural authority for Markets Technology, ensuring technical decisions align with strategic objectives and operational needs. Partner with technology and business leaders to drive alignment across applications, infrastructure, and data strategies. Support the governance of third-party platforms, ensuring vendor solutions adhere to Aztec's security, integration, and data management standards. Provide architectural oversight for technology investments, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and cost efficiency. Operational & Performance Excellence Oversee architecture reviews, ensuring system designs support reliability, performance, and maintainability. Define KPIs and success metrics for technology initiatives, tracking their impact on business performance and efficiency. Collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams to implement best practices in CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), and cloud operations. Working with the TLT, establish and maintain the IT strategy in line with Group's business goals and objectives Skills, knowledge, expertise: Data Management & Governance: Experience with data modelling, data lakes, MDM, and regulatory compliance in financial services. Integration Knowledge: Proficiency in API management, microservices, middleware platforms, and ETL processes. Cloud & Infrastructure Strategy: Expertise in cloud architectures (Azure, AWS, or GCP), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and hybrid cloud models. Security & Compliance Awareness: Understanding of financial services security frameworks, data privacy regulations (GDPR, SOC 2, etc.), and risk management principles. Business & Technology Alignment: Ability to translate business needs into technology solutions, balancing innovation with operational stability. Stakeholder Management: Strong collaboration skills to engage with technology leaders, business executives, and external partners. Integration and Automation: Design and implement integrations and automations to streamline business processes and improve efficiency. Cloud Management: Oversee the deployment and management of solutions in the Azure cloud environment, leveraging complementary cloud services. Vendor Management: Collaborate with vendors to integrate their solutions into our technology ecosystem, ensuring seamless interoperability. Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring best practices and high-quality deliverables. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive initiatives to enhance the overall technology landscape. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field. Enterprise Solution Architecture Expertise: 10 years + experience as a Enterprise / Senior Solution Architect within a global/national organisation, Strong knowledge of modern enterprise architectures, integration patterns, and cloud technologies. Strong experience in financial services technology, particularly private equity, fund administration, or related industries. Expertise in system integration, cloud adoption, and data management strategies. Familiarity with Aztec's key platforms (eFront, Yardi, Viewpoint, Fenergo) is a plus but not essential. Strong understanding of data management, integration patterns (e.g., ETL, API), and security frameworks Design experience or qualifications i.e. TOGAF, COBIT, Zachman, AWS/Azure Solutions Architect etc. an advantage ERP, Financial Services Systems and associated architectures experience along with relevant platform certifications (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) highly desirable Design experience in composable and microservices architecture an advantage This role provides an opportunity to lead the evolution of Aztec's technology landscape, driving innovation and operational excellence in a fast-growing, client-focused environment. As Enterprise Solution Architect, you will have a significant impact on Aztec's digital transformation journey, shaping the future of financial services technology.
Business Development Director - UK & Ire Department: CRO Employment Type: Full Time Location: London Description Encompass enables fast, accurate identity validation and verification of corporate customers, and a gold standard approach to KYC. Our award-winning corporate digital identity (CDI) platform incorporates real-time data and documents from authoritative global public data sources and private customer information, to create and maintain digital risk profiles. Utilising the expertise of a global transformation team of KYC and banking industry experts, as well as strategic data, technology and consulting partnerships, enables seamless integration of Encompass into existing workflows and systems. With Encompass the world's leading banks improve customer experience and increase business opportunities through consistent regulatory compliance and risk mitigation. With offices in Amsterdam, Glasgow, London, New York, and Sydney, we are a rapidly growing international company offering a chance to be part of our success - read on if you think you're up for the challenge About the role As a Business Development Director, you will take a leadership role in securing new logo deals with Tier 1 and Tier 2 banks, focusing on high-value enterprise sales within the fintech space. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to close complex deals, exceed quotas, and develop long-term client relationships. Key Responsibilities: Achieve New Business Revenue Targets: Consistently meet or exceed a quota of £1m-£1.5m within an assigned territory. New Logo Acquisition: Focus on securing new business by identifying and engaging prospective Tier 1 and Tier 2 banking clients. Lead the Sales Process: Take ownership of the full sales cycle - from prospecting through to negotiation and contract close - ensuring a smooth and professional client experience throughout. Strategic Account Planning: Create and deliver strategic account plans aligned with client priorities to drive long-term, sustainable growth. Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a healthy, well-qualified sales pipeline, enabling accurate forecasting and consistent deal progression. Market Expertise: Maintain strong knowledge of the fintech sector to position yourself as a trusted advisor to clients. Collaboration and Alignment: Work collaboratively with sales leadership, pre-sales, marketing, product, consulting, and delivery teams to ensure alignment across the sales process and customer journey. Ambassadorship: Represent Encompass in client meetings and at industry events, helping to position the business as a leader in the fintech space. Sales Tools and Methodology: Effectively use Encompass's sales tools, processes, and methodologies to support productivity and performance. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Proven Track Record in Complex Sales Cycles: Demonstrated success navigating 6-12+ month sales processes, involving multiple stakeholders across enterprise clients, specifically selling to global banking institutions Deep Market Understanding: Insight into vertical-specific challenges, SaaS buying behaviours, and emerging trends that can influence client needs and buying cycles. Regtech/Fincrime: Experience in selling KYC, AML, Risk, or Compliance solutions Operational Excellence: Mastery of sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDPICC, Challenger, SPIN), forecasting accuracy, pipeline management, and leading sales team operations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills: With a history of engaging and influencing C-level stakeholders. Customer-Centric Thinking: Experience building value-based narratives and driving long-term strategic partnerships, not just transactions. In addition to expertise, we place high value on the core behaviours that define elite performance in sales: Be deeply curious - constantly seek to understand the customer, market trends, and your team's challenges. Be accountable - take full ownership of outcomes, both wins and setbacks. Be execution-focused - translate strategy into clear actions and drive them through to results. Be trustworthy - act with integrity, build confidence with stakeholders, and earn long-term trust. Be collaborative - work cross-functionally to align teams and deliver a seamless customer experience. Be an inspiring communicator - clearly articulate vision, motivate your team, and influence executive-level stakeholders. Be driven to win - bring energy, ambition, and resilience to lead your team in a competitive market. How to Apply: If you're an experienced sales professional passionate about fintech and new business development, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in this role. Equal Opportunities We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure an equitable experience, please let us know. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can contribute their best work. Please note, we are not looking for agency assistance on these roles and will not accept any speculative CVs shared. We offer a rewarding and challenging place to work, a transparent and collaborative culture and a well rounded benefits package. Below are some of what we currently offer: Participation in our industry leading share options scheme Private Medical Plan 20 days a year Work From Anywhere policy for all staff Flexible-first working policy Enhanced annual, personal and parental leave schemes. Paid volunteering leave programme Employer recognition and employee assistance programmes
May 31, 2025
Full time
Business Development Director - UK & Ire Department: CRO Employment Type: Full Time Location: London Description Encompass enables fast, accurate identity validation and verification of corporate customers, and a gold standard approach to KYC. Our award-winning corporate digital identity (CDI) platform incorporates real-time data and documents from authoritative global public data sources and private customer information, to create and maintain digital risk profiles. Utilising the expertise of a global transformation team of KYC and banking industry experts, as well as strategic data, technology and consulting partnerships, enables seamless integration of Encompass into existing workflows and systems. With Encompass the world's leading banks improve customer experience and increase business opportunities through consistent regulatory compliance and risk mitigation. With offices in Amsterdam, Glasgow, London, New York, and Sydney, we are a rapidly growing international company offering a chance to be part of our success - read on if you think you're up for the challenge About the role As a Business Development Director, you will take a leadership role in securing new logo deals with Tier 1 and Tier 2 banks, focusing on high-value enterprise sales within the fintech space. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to close complex deals, exceed quotas, and develop long-term client relationships. Key Responsibilities: Achieve New Business Revenue Targets: Consistently meet or exceed a quota of £1m-£1.5m within an assigned territory. New Logo Acquisition: Focus on securing new business by identifying and engaging prospective Tier 1 and Tier 2 banking clients. Lead the Sales Process: Take ownership of the full sales cycle - from prospecting through to negotiation and contract close - ensuring a smooth and professional client experience throughout. Strategic Account Planning: Create and deliver strategic account plans aligned with client priorities to drive long-term, sustainable growth. Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a healthy, well-qualified sales pipeline, enabling accurate forecasting and consistent deal progression. Market Expertise: Maintain strong knowledge of the fintech sector to position yourself as a trusted advisor to clients. Collaboration and Alignment: Work collaboratively with sales leadership, pre-sales, marketing, product, consulting, and delivery teams to ensure alignment across the sales process and customer journey. Ambassadorship: Represent Encompass in client meetings and at industry events, helping to position the business as a leader in the fintech space. Sales Tools and Methodology: Effectively use Encompass's sales tools, processes, and methodologies to support productivity and performance. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Proven Track Record in Complex Sales Cycles: Demonstrated success navigating 6-12+ month sales processes, involving multiple stakeholders across enterprise clients, specifically selling to global banking institutions Deep Market Understanding: Insight into vertical-specific challenges, SaaS buying behaviours, and emerging trends that can influence client needs and buying cycles. Regtech/Fincrime: Experience in selling KYC, AML, Risk, or Compliance solutions Operational Excellence: Mastery of sales methodologies (e.g., MEDDPICC, Challenger, SPIN), forecasting accuracy, pipeline management, and leading sales team operations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills: With a history of engaging and influencing C-level stakeholders. Customer-Centric Thinking: Experience building value-based narratives and driving long-term strategic partnerships, not just transactions. In addition to expertise, we place high value on the core behaviours that define elite performance in sales: Be deeply curious - constantly seek to understand the customer, market trends, and your team's challenges. Be accountable - take full ownership of outcomes, both wins and setbacks. Be execution-focused - translate strategy into clear actions and drive them through to results. Be trustworthy - act with integrity, build confidence with stakeholders, and earn long-term trust. Be collaborative - work cross-functionally to align teams and deliver a seamless customer experience. Be an inspiring communicator - clearly articulate vision, motivate your team, and influence executive-level stakeholders. Be driven to win - bring energy, ambition, and resilience to lead your team in a competitive market. How to Apply: If you're an experienced sales professional passionate about fintech and new business development, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in this role. Equal Opportunities We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure an equitable experience, please let us know. Join us in creating an environment where everyone can contribute their best work. Please note, we are not looking for agency assistance on these roles and will not accept any speculative CVs shared. We offer a rewarding and challenging place to work, a transparent and collaborative culture and a well rounded benefits package. Below are some of what we currently offer: Participation in our industry leading share options scheme Private Medical Plan 20 days a year Work From Anywhere policy for all staff Flexible-first working policy Enhanced annual, personal and parental leave schemes. Paid volunteering leave programme Employer recognition and employee assistance programmes
Title: Director, Learning Operations Discipline: Choreograph Product Deployment & Operations Location: London WHO WE ARE Choreograph is WPP's global data products and technology company. We're on a mission to transform marketing by building the fastest, most connected data platform that bridges marketing strategy to scaled activation. We work with agencies and clients to transform the value of data by bringing together technology, data and analytics capabilities. We deliver this through the Open Media Studio, an AI-enabled media and data platform for the next era of advertising. We're endlessly curious. Our team of thinkers, builders, creators and problem solvers are over 1,000 strong, across 20 markets around the world. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR The Director, Learning Operations will be responsible for the strategic direction and deployment of product training across Open Media Studio (OMS). They are someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, demonstrates excellence in project management, and is passionate about elevating learning experiences. The role requires the alignment of training initiatives with broader organizational goals to ensure that we deliver timely and relevant training content in a learning style that resonates. The role will report to the VP, Product Training and will work in partnership with the Training Directors and in collaboration with other operation/enablement functions such as Program Management, Product Comms and Pillar Enablement to deliver a consistent and compelling training offering. WHAT WILL YOU DO? Develop, execute, and continuously refine a comprehensive product training strategy for Open Media Studio and associated hero products. Ensure that all training initiatives are meticulously planned, executed, and tracked to drive measurable outcomes. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that live and self-paced learning paths complement the broader user training schedule. Align session content with strategic business objectives to maximize engagement and learning impact. Oversee the deployment and continuous improvement of the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring it meets best-in-class standards. Manage the collaboration with external partners and vendors to ensure that training content remains current, engaging, and timely. Monitor and analyze training metrics to assess program effectiveness. Recommend data-driven improvements to content and delivery methods, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs. Provide regular updates to senior leadership on training initiatives and course performance, user adoption and business impact. WHAT WILL YOU NEED? Minimum of 5-8 years in learning operations, training program development, or a related field. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams. Solid understanding of adult learning principles, modern training techniques and training measurement frameworks. Familiarity with product development lifecycles, agile working structures, project management. Strong analytical skills to assess training effectiveness through metrics and KPIs. Display high energy and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work effectively in a global setting across localities and time zones. Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution. If you are ready to be at the forefront of the AdTech industry, shaping its future, and driving success for both Choreograph and our clients, we encourage you to apply and join our team. Choreograph is the beating heart of data inside WPP's media investment group, GroupM, the world's leading media investment company responsible for more than $60 billion in annual media investment. Discover more about Choreograph at . GroupM and all its affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the more great work we can create together.
May 31, 2025
Full time
Title: Director, Learning Operations Discipline: Choreograph Product Deployment & Operations Location: London WHO WE ARE Choreograph is WPP's global data products and technology company. We're on a mission to transform marketing by building the fastest, most connected data platform that bridges marketing strategy to scaled activation. We work with agencies and clients to transform the value of data by bringing together technology, data and analytics capabilities. We deliver this through the Open Media Studio, an AI-enabled media and data platform for the next era of advertising. We're endlessly curious. Our team of thinkers, builders, creators and problem solvers are over 1,000 strong, across 20 markets around the world. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR The Director, Learning Operations will be responsible for the strategic direction and deployment of product training across Open Media Studio (OMS). They are someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, demonstrates excellence in project management, and is passionate about elevating learning experiences. The role requires the alignment of training initiatives with broader organizational goals to ensure that we deliver timely and relevant training content in a learning style that resonates. The role will report to the VP, Product Training and will work in partnership with the Training Directors and in collaboration with other operation/enablement functions such as Program Management, Product Comms and Pillar Enablement to deliver a consistent and compelling training offering. WHAT WILL YOU DO? Develop, execute, and continuously refine a comprehensive product training strategy for Open Media Studio and associated hero products. Ensure that all training initiatives are meticulously planned, executed, and tracked to drive measurable outcomes. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that live and self-paced learning paths complement the broader user training schedule. Align session content with strategic business objectives to maximize engagement and learning impact. Oversee the deployment and continuous improvement of the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring it meets best-in-class standards. Manage the collaboration with external partners and vendors to ensure that training content remains current, engaging, and timely. Monitor and analyze training metrics to assess program effectiveness. Recommend data-driven improvements to content and delivery methods, ensuring alignment with evolving business needs. Provide regular updates to senior leadership on training initiatives and course performance, user adoption and business impact. WHAT WILL YOU NEED? Minimum of 5-8 years in learning operations, training program development, or a related field. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams. Solid understanding of adult learning principles, modern training techniques and training measurement frameworks. Familiarity with product development lifecycles, agile working structures, project management. Strong analytical skills to assess training effectiveness through metrics and KPIs. Display high energy and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work effectively in a global setting across localities and time zones. Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution. If you are ready to be at the forefront of the AdTech industry, shaping its future, and driving success for both Choreograph and our clients, we encourage you to apply and join our team. Choreograph is the beating heart of data inside WPP's media investment group, GroupM, the world's leading media investment company responsible for more than $60 billion in annual media investment. Discover more about Choreograph at . GroupM and all its affiliates embrace and celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the more great work we can create together.
Job Description Global Client Compliance Team Team overview GroupM, part of WPP plc (FTSE and NASDAQ listed), is a leading global media investment group with over 40,000 employees operating in over 60 countries. Our client-facing media agencies include EssenceMediacom, Mindshare, T&Pm, and Wavemaker. Global Client Compliance falls within the wider Global Commercial team which plays a crucial role in driving the financial and operational success of GroupM's international client accounts. We manage contract negotiations, revenue forecasting, profitability analysis, and contract compliance while supporting profitable growth. The team collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, including client teams and finance, as well as external partners such as our clients' media and procurement teams. Job Title: Senior Manager, Global Client Compliance Reporting to: Director, Global Client Compliance Location: London Role Overview: This role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in a highly experienced Global Client Compliance team emanating from a variety of disciplines. Managing commercial audit across GroupM's global agencies is fundamental to the role. However, additionally, a key focus is on cultivating a best in class compliance structure for agencies and clients alike, implementing media focused processes and procedures and associated systems. As a Senior Manager, you will help to ensure contract compliance across the portfolio, protect client profitability, and manage client satisfaction. You will be heavily involved in "contract application" and negotiating contractual findings. Success in the compliance arena has a tangible impact on GroupM's reputation within the industry and contributes to its commercial success across its multi-million-dollar international client base. You will have the opportunity to manage your own client portfolio and partner with Commercial/Compliance Directors on complex negotiations, gaining valuable experience and developing your commercial/compliance expertise. Key Responsibilities: Robust knowledge of key commercial contracts and relationships Co-management of agency client audit program with specific responsibility for a portfolio of key clients. To include: Coordination of the markets/auditors Negotiation of scopes of audit, NDAs and MRLs Audit briefings Maintenance of the annual agency client certification program Negotiation of post-audit settlement/makegoods Implementation of post-audit remedial plans Tracking of results and correction of any noncompliance issues Provision of "consultancy services": Ad hoc commercial contractual advice Contractual know-how for pitches Market specific commercial know-how Financial/audit best practice Working with the Global Commercial team, responsible for onboarding new clients/contracts globally, communicating key commercial and operational terms, assessing commercial risk and implementing countermeasures Development of tailored compliance programs to meet changing market practices and specific client contractual requirements Oversight of the media performance audits, working strictly within the agency best practice requirements, and control of any media process/digital audits Development of training and best practice programs to include commercial contractual knowledge Maintenance of up-to-date agency commercial guidance documentation and systems Hands-on engagement in any agency commercial/contractual projects Skills and Behaviours: Strong financial acumen including analytical and quantitative skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to navigate challenging conversations e.g., with client procurement Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently with ownership over assignments Excellent organizational and project management skills Strong time management skills Proactive problem-solver with continuous improvement mindset Qualifications: Qualified accountant/auditor and/or a bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Commercial, Accounting, Finance, International Business, or a related field Demonstrable experience interpreting and applying contract terms in a client-facing role would be an advantage 8 years plus of industry commercial/financial experience Robust experience of managing and negotiating contracts Demonstrable multi-market hands-on experience Knowledge of core agency concepts - agency benefits, disclosed buying models, undisclosed inventory, vendor contracts & remuneration models Why join us? Be part of a market-leading organization within the WPP network Work on high-profile international client accounts in a dynamic and fast-paced industry Collaborate with experienced industry professionals and gain exposure to international media operations Be part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you'll constantly be learning and benefit from ongoing training and development programs
May 31, 2025
Full time
Job Description Global Client Compliance Team Team overview GroupM, part of WPP plc (FTSE and NASDAQ listed), is a leading global media investment group with over 40,000 employees operating in over 60 countries. Our client-facing media agencies include EssenceMediacom, Mindshare, T&Pm, and Wavemaker. Global Client Compliance falls within the wider Global Commercial team which plays a crucial role in driving the financial and operational success of GroupM's international client accounts. We manage contract negotiations, revenue forecasting, profitability analysis, and contract compliance while supporting profitable growth. The team collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, including client teams and finance, as well as external partners such as our clients' media and procurement teams. Job Title: Senior Manager, Global Client Compliance Reporting to: Director, Global Client Compliance Location: London Role Overview: This role offers an exciting opportunity to be involved in a highly experienced Global Client Compliance team emanating from a variety of disciplines. Managing commercial audit across GroupM's global agencies is fundamental to the role. However, additionally, a key focus is on cultivating a best in class compliance structure for agencies and clients alike, implementing media focused processes and procedures and associated systems. As a Senior Manager, you will help to ensure contract compliance across the portfolio, protect client profitability, and manage client satisfaction. You will be heavily involved in "contract application" and negotiating contractual findings. Success in the compliance arena has a tangible impact on GroupM's reputation within the industry and contributes to its commercial success across its multi-million-dollar international client base. You will have the opportunity to manage your own client portfolio and partner with Commercial/Compliance Directors on complex negotiations, gaining valuable experience and developing your commercial/compliance expertise. Key Responsibilities: Robust knowledge of key commercial contracts and relationships Co-management of agency client audit program with specific responsibility for a portfolio of key clients. To include: Coordination of the markets/auditors Negotiation of scopes of audit, NDAs and MRLs Audit briefings Maintenance of the annual agency client certification program Negotiation of post-audit settlement/makegoods Implementation of post-audit remedial plans Tracking of results and correction of any noncompliance issues Provision of "consultancy services": Ad hoc commercial contractual advice Contractual know-how for pitches Market specific commercial know-how Financial/audit best practice Working with the Global Commercial team, responsible for onboarding new clients/contracts globally, communicating key commercial and operational terms, assessing commercial risk and implementing countermeasures Development of tailored compliance programs to meet changing market practices and specific client contractual requirements Oversight of the media performance audits, working strictly within the agency best practice requirements, and control of any media process/digital audits Development of training and best practice programs to include commercial contractual knowledge Maintenance of up-to-date agency commercial guidance documentation and systems Hands-on engagement in any agency commercial/contractual projects Skills and Behaviours: Strong financial acumen including analytical and quantitative skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to navigate challenging conversations e.g., with client procurement Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently with ownership over assignments Excellent organizational and project management skills Strong time management skills Proactive problem-solver with continuous improvement mindset Qualifications: Qualified accountant/auditor and/or a bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in Commercial, Accounting, Finance, International Business, or a related field Demonstrable experience interpreting and applying contract terms in a client-facing role would be an advantage 8 years plus of industry commercial/financial experience Robust experience of managing and negotiating contracts Demonstrable multi-market hands-on experience Knowledge of core agency concepts - agency benefits, disclosed buying models, undisclosed inventory, vendor contracts & remuneration models Why join us? Be part of a market-leading organization within the WPP network Work on high-profile international client accounts in a dynamic and fast-paced industry Collaborate with experienced industry professionals and gain exposure to international media operations Be part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you'll constantly be learning and benefit from ongoing training and development programs
Home Head of Business & Client Development Head of Business & Client Development Location: London Salary: Market Rate Salary band: Dependant upon experience Contract type: Contract/Temporary Date posted: 29th April 2025 A leading solicitor firm are recruiting for a Head of Business & Client Development to join their London office on a Maternity Cover basis. The roleholder will be responsible for day to day operations and leadership of the BD team, including preparation and submission of formal written tenders, and providing competitor and market analysis to inform the direction and strategy of future BD initiatives across the firm. The Responsibilities: Provide advisory support to develop and manage annual Business and Client Development (B&CD) plans aligned with departmental budgets, ensuring accountability and prioritisation of opportunities. Lead and support the B&CD team, ensuring consistent review, reporting, and delivery of initiatives, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. Utilise data and market intelligence to drive growth opportunities such as cross-selling, client sharing, and service improvements, and establish firmwide programmes for client feedback and relationship insights. Oversee strategic use of memberships, partnerships, and sponsorships to enhance the Firm's visibility and connections in key growth sectors. Lead best practices in tender processes, post-tender delivery, legal directory submissions, and follow-up activities to ensure value delivery and measurable results. Work closely with the Head of Marketing to align campaigns, improve reporting and data quality, support brand reputation, and drive continuous improvement in collaboration and efficiency. The Candidate: Senior business development professional with a strong track record of leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams, ideally within a professional or legal services environment. Skilled in building collaborative relationships with stakeholders and peers, with excellent communication and influencing abilities. Experienced in project management and highly organised, with strong IT skills across Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, InDesign, and CRM systems. The Recruitment Process - How to get it right! The cost and time spent recruiting can vary dramatically depending on the recruitment process you adopt. It's important to know how to get the most out of your recruitment specialists London New York
May 31, 2025
Full time
Home Head of Business & Client Development Head of Business & Client Development Location: London Salary: Market Rate Salary band: Dependant upon experience Contract type: Contract/Temporary Date posted: 29th April 2025 A leading solicitor firm are recruiting for a Head of Business & Client Development to join their London office on a Maternity Cover basis. The roleholder will be responsible for day to day operations and leadership of the BD team, including preparation and submission of formal written tenders, and providing competitor and market analysis to inform the direction and strategy of future BD initiatives across the firm. The Responsibilities: Provide advisory support to develop and manage annual Business and Client Development (B&CD) plans aligned with departmental budgets, ensuring accountability and prioritisation of opportunities. Lead and support the B&CD team, ensuring consistent review, reporting, and delivery of initiatives, while fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. Utilise data and market intelligence to drive growth opportunities such as cross-selling, client sharing, and service improvements, and establish firmwide programmes for client feedback and relationship insights. Oversee strategic use of memberships, partnerships, and sponsorships to enhance the Firm's visibility and connections in key growth sectors. Lead best practices in tender processes, post-tender delivery, legal directory submissions, and follow-up activities to ensure value delivery and measurable results. Work closely with the Head of Marketing to align campaigns, improve reporting and data quality, support brand reputation, and drive continuous improvement in collaboration and efficiency. The Candidate: Senior business development professional with a strong track record of leading, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams, ideally within a professional or legal services environment. Skilled in building collaborative relationships with stakeholders and peers, with excellent communication and influencing abilities. Experienced in project management and highly organised, with strong IT skills across Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, InDesign, and CRM systems. The Recruitment Process - How to get it right! The cost and time spent recruiting can vary dramatically depending on the recruitment process you adopt. It's important to know how to get the most out of your recruitment specialists London New York
Job Role: Retail Strategy & Consulting Consultant Location: London Career Level: Consultant The team: Our Retail Strategy & Consulting team brings together deep industry knowledge and functional expertise to provide innovative, data-driven solutions for our retail clients. In order to win in the long-term, companies must not only understand the challenges of today, but prepare for multiple potential tomorrows. Accenture Strategy helps companies think beyond existing models and see around corners, to build resilience, embrace change and shape new futures-applying the lens of 360 value to everything we do. Accenture Consulting helps our clients transform their organisations, business functions and cross-industry ecosystems, leveraging cutting edge technology, platforms and data to navigate change and accelerate growth. Retailcontinues to be one of theprime industries for Accenture, witha strongglobal presenceand acrediblemarketleadershipposition. Retail Strategy & Consulting is a diverse team of driven individuals, who share a common passion for reinventing the future of retail. From delivering new, innovative technologies, to reinventing supply chain and stores, and enabling organisational and operational excellence, we are committed to helping our clients transform to meet their challenges today and the future. Our team pride themselves on being retail specialists with a relentless focus on knowing what is happening in the market, understanding the client context and identifying value and delivering solutions that are both differentiated and practical as we often get involved in implementing our solutions and recommendations. We thrive on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and the opportunities that drive our careers in new and exciting ways. As part of our team, you will learn grow and advance in a culture that embraces your individuality. You will be challenged and rewarded, while surrounded by a team that is passionate about retail. In our team you will learn to: Solve our retail clients' most challenging problems Deliver outstanding work that exceeds client expectations Work with project teams of highly talented consultants from across Accenture Leverage cutting edge data analytics to support data-driven insights and decisions Embrace the extensive global retail ecosystem that Accenture can provide to our clients delivering end-to-end solutions from strategy through to implementation and execution In this role you will: Work with leading retailers and brands across all retail categories including grocery, apparel, electronics, homewares and home improvement Deliver project work focused on retail with the opportunity to work across other consumer industries e.g. consumer goods and travel Seek knowledge of key trendsand drivers in theindustry;including market,customers, suppliers andcompetitors to add to projectdelivery Play a supporting role in business development, including proposals and thought leadership, working closely with the practice Managing Directors and Senior Managers Build deep understanding of retail organisations, their operations, and enablers Hone your skills in designing and delivering cutting edge solutions that unlock value for our clients We are looking for experience in the following skills: Experience delivering projects and driving business outcomes Experience working in a consulting or in transformation in a retailer Ability to grasp new concepts and problems quickly Ability to analyse and solve complex problems Ability to remain value focused; drive recommendations and/or outcomes that create value for our clients Ability to connect business objectives and outcomes to operational and technology enablers Potential to form strong client relationships particularly at senior levels Strong written and oral communication skills Set yourself apart: 3+ years' experience in Strategy consulting, Consulting and/or experience in transformation work in a retailer Proven experience working on projects; identifying solutions that deliver high ROI and being part of ensuring that value is created in execution Experience in customer & digital; stores; supply chain; commercial, product development and merchandising; or operating model Understanding of retail enablement and how technology drives business value Experience in helping retailers create value through technology, digital disruption, future trends and/or innovation Data driven, analytical and logical thinking skills needed to help solve our client's biggest challenges What's in it for you At Accenture, in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days of vacation per year, access to app-based fitness classes and discounts on range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! We strive to help our people create the right work-life balance that allows them to realise their full potential. Please speak to your recruiter about the working pattern that works best for you. Closing Date for Applications 31/08/2025 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
May 31, 2025
Full time
Job Role: Retail Strategy & Consulting Consultant Location: London Career Level: Consultant The team: Our Retail Strategy & Consulting team brings together deep industry knowledge and functional expertise to provide innovative, data-driven solutions for our retail clients. In order to win in the long-term, companies must not only understand the challenges of today, but prepare for multiple potential tomorrows. Accenture Strategy helps companies think beyond existing models and see around corners, to build resilience, embrace change and shape new futures-applying the lens of 360 value to everything we do. Accenture Consulting helps our clients transform their organisations, business functions and cross-industry ecosystems, leveraging cutting edge technology, platforms and data to navigate change and accelerate growth. Retailcontinues to be one of theprime industries for Accenture, witha strongglobal presenceand acrediblemarketleadershipposition. Retail Strategy & Consulting is a diverse team of driven individuals, who share a common passion for reinventing the future of retail. From delivering new, innovative technologies, to reinventing supply chain and stores, and enabling organisational and operational excellence, we are committed to helping our clients transform to meet their challenges today and the future. Our team pride themselves on being retail specialists with a relentless focus on knowing what is happening in the market, understanding the client context and identifying value and delivering solutions that are both differentiated and practical as we often get involved in implementing our solutions and recommendations. We thrive on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and the opportunities that drive our careers in new and exciting ways. As part of our team, you will learn grow and advance in a culture that embraces your individuality. You will be challenged and rewarded, while surrounded by a team that is passionate about retail. In our team you will learn to: Solve our retail clients' most challenging problems Deliver outstanding work that exceeds client expectations Work with project teams of highly talented consultants from across Accenture Leverage cutting edge data analytics to support data-driven insights and decisions Embrace the extensive global retail ecosystem that Accenture can provide to our clients delivering end-to-end solutions from strategy through to implementation and execution In this role you will: Work with leading retailers and brands across all retail categories including grocery, apparel, electronics, homewares and home improvement Deliver project work focused on retail with the opportunity to work across other consumer industries e.g. consumer goods and travel Seek knowledge of key trendsand drivers in theindustry;including market,customers, suppliers andcompetitors to add to projectdelivery Play a supporting role in business development, including proposals and thought leadership, working closely with the practice Managing Directors and Senior Managers Build deep understanding of retail organisations, their operations, and enablers Hone your skills in designing and delivering cutting edge solutions that unlock value for our clients We are looking for experience in the following skills: Experience delivering projects and driving business outcomes Experience working in a consulting or in transformation in a retailer Ability to grasp new concepts and problems quickly Ability to analyse and solve complex problems Ability to remain value focused; drive recommendations and/or outcomes that create value for our clients Ability to connect business objectives and outcomes to operational and technology enablers Potential to form strong client relationships particularly at senior levels Strong written and oral communication skills Set yourself apart: 3+ years' experience in Strategy consulting, Consulting and/or experience in transformation work in a retailer Proven experience working on projects; identifying solutions that deliver high ROI and being part of ensuring that value is created in execution Experience in customer & digital; stores; supply chain; commercial, product development and merchandising; or operating model Understanding of retail enablement and how technology drives business value Experience in helping retailers create value through technology, digital disruption, future trends and/or innovation Data driven, analytical and logical thinking skills needed to help solve our client's biggest challenges What's in it for you At Accenture, in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days of vacation per year, access to app-based fitness classes and discounts on range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! We strive to help our people create the right work-life balance that allows them to realise their full potential. Please speak to your recruiter about the working pattern that works best for you. Closing Date for Applications 31/08/2025 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
Join the Web3 revolution at Ramp Network! A few words about us At Ramp Network, we provide a powerful fiat crypto toolkit that enables anyone - from established brands to blockchain pioneers - to easily onboard their next million users into Web3. Bridging the gap between today's financial system and the emerging crypto economy is our lifelong mission. Driven by our vision, sense of community, and passion for excellence, we relentlessly work to make this dream come true and bring Web3 to the mainstream. From day one, our founders have built a purpose-led organisation where a culture of high performance, receptive minds, and collaboration is at the core. If you're looking to accelerate your career, grow at pace, and have a meaningful impact, you'll find a home at Ramp Network. We have huge ambitions and want people to join us on our quest to become a world-leading Web3 organisation. What you will be doing As a Product Director at Ramp Network, you will lead a high-performing team in shaping our transition from a crypto-fiat on/off-ramp service to a comprehensive, consumer-focused financial platform. You will drive the strategic vision, execution, and growth of our product offerings, ensuring a seamless user experience for millions of customers. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee and mentor a team of product managers, designers, data analysts, user researcher, and product marketer while working cross-functionally with engineering, customer operations, and compliance teams to bring our ambitious vision to life. Your leadership will be instrumental in scaling Ramp into a world-class financial services provider. In practice, you will: Define and execute a compelling product strategy that accelerates Ramp's evolution into a consumer-focused financial platform. Lead, mentor and inspire a high-performing team of Product Managers, Designers and Data Analysts, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Own all user-facing experiences, ensuring best-in-class usability, conversion and engagement. Drive the development of intuitive, user-friendly financial products that simplify crypto-fiat interactions. Develop robust decision-making frameworks, leveraging data and analytics to optimise product performance and drive growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, compliance and customer operations, to ensure seamless execution of product initiatives. Champion user research and data-driven decision-making to refine product features and enhance customer satisfaction. Ensure our products meet regulatory and compliance requirements while maintaining an exceptional user experience. What you will be working on Scaling our consumer product offerings: You will lead the development of our new consumer facing proposition that lets users buy, earn and spend their crypto all in one place. Building a best-in-class user experience: You will work closely with design and engineering teams to create seamless, intuitive user journeys that drive adoption and retention. Expanding into new market segments: Identify opportunities to broaden Ramp's product suite into new categories and geographies, adapting offerings to local regulations and customer needs. Enhancing compliance and infrastructure: Oversee the development of robust payment and compliance rails, ensuring our platform is secure, scalable and regulation-compliant. Leveraging data to drive growth: Utilise analytics and user insights to refine product strategies, improve conversion rates and maximise engagement. Building and leading a high-performing team: Develop a talented team of product managers, designers and data analysts, creating an environment where they can do their best work. What you will bring B2C Product leadership experience: Proven track record of building and launching consumer-facing financial products, ideally within fintech, neobanking, or crypto. Strategic vision and execution: Ability to define and communicate a clear, compelling product roadmap and execute against it to drive measurable business impact. A user-centric approach: Passion for creating polished, delightful user experiences that solve real customer pain points. Regulatory and compliance expertise: Experience building products in regulated markets, ensuring compliance while maintaining a seamless user experience. Data-driven decision making: Strong analytical skills, with experience using data to inform product development, optimise conversion and validate hypotheses. Cross-functional leadership: Ability to collaborate with diverse teams, aligning stakeholders across product, design, engineering and business functions. A growth mindset and adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with the resilience to navigate ambiguity and lead through change. Strong communication and stakeholder management: Ability to influence and align teams at all levels, from executives to engineers. What's in it for you? Health and wellbeing Dedicated time off for yearly health check-ups Development and growth Self-development and conference budget Internal workshops and activities supporting growth and mental health Great working environment Modern and comfy office in London Flexible hybrid working The best laptops and kit to work on Internal Tech meetups on-site and online Team socials funded by us If you're excited about revolutionising the intersection of crypto and traditional finance and want to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital finance, we'd love to hear from you! We are fueled by a strong sense of community, purpose, and the drive to build a sustainable business. Together, we nurture a culture of high performance, low egos, receptive minds, and collaboration. We provide space for ambition, trust and empowerment to allow you to be your best self. Our culture has been founder-driven from the start, it is defined by our shared values and behaviours, which are distinctly Ramp Network and represent the organisation that we have built. This is our recipe for success that we all believe in this is how we will win! Check out this short video to learn more about Life working at Ramp Network Diversity and Inclusivity Statement At Ramp Network, inclusivity and equality are core to our mission, and we strive to embed these values in every aspect of our operations. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters innovation, collaboration, and success. One of our core values, Radically Inclusive , is enacted daily. We create a space of belonging and support, fostering a tightly-knit team that embraces diversity in all its forms. Being different isn't just welcomed; it unites us and gives us our edge. We give space for all peculiarities, nerdiness, and quirkiness! We are proud of the progress we have made as a fast-growing start-up, but we recognize that our journey is ongoing. We look forward to evolving our diversity, equity, and inclusion practices further in 2025 and beyond, creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
May 31, 2025
Full time
Join the Web3 revolution at Ramp Network! A few words about us At Ramp Network, we provide a powerful fiat crypto toolkit that enables anyone - from established brands to blockchain pioneers - to easily onboard their next million users into Web3. Bridging the gap between today's financial system and the emerging crypto economy is our lifelong mission. Driven by our vision, sense of community, and passion for excellence, we relentlessly work to make this dream come true and bring Web3 to the mainstream. From day one, our founders have built a purpose-led organisation where a culture of high performance, receptive minds, and collaboration is at the core. If you're looking to accelerate your career, grow at pace, and have a meaningful impact, you'll find a home at Ramp Network. We have huge ambitions and want people to join us on our quest to become a world-leading Web3 organisation. What you will be doing As a Product Director at Ramp Network, you will lead a high-performing team in shaping our transition from a crypto-fiat on/off-ramp service to a comprehensive, consumer-focused financial platform. You will drive the strategic vision, execution, and growth of our product offerings, ensuring a seamless user experience for millions of customers. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee and mentor a team of product managers, designers, data analysts, user researcher, and product marketer while working cross-functionally with engineering, customer operations, and compliance teams to bring our ambitious vision to life. Your leadership will be instrumental in scaling Ramp into a world-class financial services provider. In practice, you will: Define and execute a compelling product strategy that accelerates Ramp's evolution into a consumer-focused financial platform. Lead, mentor and inspire a high-performing team of Product Managers, Designers and Data Analysts, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. Own all user-facing experiences, ensuring best-in-class usability, conversion and engagement. Drive the development of intuitive, user-friendly financial products that simplify crypto-fiat interactions. Develop robust decision-making frameworks, leveraging data and analytics to optimise product performance and drive growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, compliance and customer operations, to ensure seamless execution of product initiatives. Champion user research and data-driven decision-making to refine product features and enhance customer satisfaction. Ensure our products meet regulatory and compliance requirements while maintaining an exceptional user experience. What you will be working on Scaling our consumer product offerings: You will lead the development of our new consumer facing proposition that lets users buy, earn and spend their crypto all in one place. Building a best-in-class user experience: You will work closely with design and engineering teams to create seamless, intuitive user journeys that drive adoption and retention. Expanding into new market segments: Identify opportunities to broaden Ramp's product suite into new categories and geographies, adapting offerings to local regulations and customer needs. Enhancing compliance and infrastructure: Oversee the development of robust payment and compliance rails, ensuring our platform is secure, scalable and regulation-compliant. Leveraging data to drive growth: Utilise analytics and user insights to refine product strategies, improve conversion rates and maximise engagement. Building and leading a high-performing team: Develop a talented team of product managers, designers and data analysts, creating an environment where they can do their best work. What you will bring B2C Product leadership experience: Proven track record of building and launching consumer-facing financial products, ideally within fintech, neobanking, or crypto. Strategic vision and execution: Ability to define and communicate a clear, compelling product roadmap and execute against it to drive measurable business impact. A user-centric approach: Passion for creating polished, delightful user experiences that solve real customer pain points. Regulatory and compliance expertise: Experience building products in regulated markets, ensuring compliance while maintaining a seamless user experience. Data-driven decision making: Strong analytical skills, with experience using data to inform product development, optimise conversion and validate hypotheses. Cross-functional leadership: Ability to collaborate with diverse teams, aligning stakeholders across product, design, engineering and business functions. A growth mindset and adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with the resilience to navigate ambiguity and lead through change. Strong communication and stakeholder management: Ability to influence and align teams at all levels, from executives to engineers. What's in it for you? Health and wellbeing Dedicated time off for yearly health check-ups Development and growth Self-development and conference budget Internal workshops and activities supporting growth and mental health Great working environment Modern and comfy office in London Flexible hybrid working The best laptops and kit to work on Internal Tech meetups on-site and online Team socials funded by us If you're excited about revolutionising the intersection of crypto and traditional finance and want to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital finance, we'd love to hear from you! We are fueled by a strong sense of community, purpose, and the drive to build a sustainable business. Together, we nurture a culture of high performance, low egos, receptive minds, and collaboration. We provide space for ambition, trust and empowerment to allow you to be your best self. Our culture has been founder-driven from the start, it is defined by our shared values and behaviours, which are distinctly Ramp Network and represent the organisation that we have built. This is our recipe for success that we all believe in this is how we will win! Check out this short video to learn more about Life working at Ramp Network Diversity and Inclusivity Statement At Ramp Network, inclusivity and equality are core to our mission, and we strive to embed these values in every aspect of our operations. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters innovation, collaboration, and success. One of our core values, Radically Inclusive , is enacted daily. We create a space of belonging and support, fostering a tightly-knit team that embraces diversity in all its forms. Being different isn't just welcomed; it unites us and gives us our edge. We give space for all peculiarities, nerdiness, and quirkiness! We are proud of the progress we have made as a fast-growing start-up, but we recognize that our journey is ongoing. We look forward to evolving our diversity, equity, and inclusion practices further in 2025 and beyond, creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.